WOODEND PONY CLUB INC. June 2012 THE WOODEND WHINNY. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER S REPORT By Melissa Cowburn

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1 THEWOODENDWHINNY DISTRICT COMMISSIONER S REPORT By Melissa Cowburn Hi Kids, Hope you and your ponies are all doing well and you are all looking forward to huge fun filled rally. We have the wonderful Kristy joining us for handy mount, a class we all need to practice in preparation for the Lowden Shield in July. J Jenny s class will be mounted and she will be running you through your paces for your certificates. There are quite a few of you who will be sitting your C Certificates so at Pauline s request we have popped you in your own C cobs group so this will give you the best opportunity to prepare for your exams. Don t forget gear check is at the gates of the sand arena from 9am and if you have theory or a free first the gear checkers will meet you down there at 10.00am YOU MUST BE GEAR CHECKED BEFORE YOU ENTER YOUR CLASS. Again, DO NOT GO NEAR THE WATER JUMP this rally as it is not finished and it needs more work and the edges need to be stabilised but it will be fantastic when it is done. It should be ready to be used by the August rally. We now have the best water jump in the whole of the Macedon Ranges! Can all members remember to tell Judy Francis if they are not coming back to pony club after this rally (the end of the pony club year) There are a number of people on our waiting list itching to come to pony club so please, if you aren t coming back, make sure you let Judy know. That way, you won t be rostered on for the coming months either! The pony club year begins in July. All fees - $250 for one child, $470 for two members in the same family MUST be paid by the end of June. You will not be able to ride at the July rally unless you are paid up. Judy will come and remove you if you are riding and are not paid up, as you won t be covered by insurance. Fingers crossed that this beautiful weather continues into the weekend! Happy riding. Melissa Woodend Pony Club Inc., P.O. Box 277, Woodend, Victoria, Association No. A D Page1

2 PRESIDENT S REPORT By Ellie Pfeiffer First of all I would like to thank everyone for electing me to be the President of Woodend Pony Club. Our family joined the club in 1999 and have been on the committee ever since. Craig has been one of our Mr Fix-It grounds committee helpers and the water jump man and I have been on the general, and event committee every year. I have also had a stint as the secretary and chief instructor. I do have some huge shoes or should I say BOOTS to fill after Russ but I will do my best as I have become very passionate about our great club. When we joined where our ménage is today was the site of our clubrooms - an old shipping container that was used as our kitchen/clubroom/storage shed. There was one porta-loo and no running water or electricity - a huge difference from what we have today and we are still improving every year! WPC has really come a long way in these years and I ve enjoyed watching it evolve into what it is today - the best club in Central Zone! That brings me to my next point. Please see Judy and bring your membership forms (go to downloaditbyclickingonjoinus,andthenapplicationform.fillitinandgiveittojudyfrancis with your fees - $250 for 1 child & $470 for 2 by the end of June. The new pony club year begins in July and I would hate to tell your child that they are unable to ride. Please also remember that if you are not attending this or any rally, please let Melissa know as it is a pain in the butt to organise the groups and instructors only to find some groups are empty because people are away. We are holding our Awards night in July (location to advised on Sunday) so if all those families with perpetual trophies at home could bring them on Sunday and hand them to Melissa that would be appreciated. I will be working alongside Russ to finalise the long list of jobs that need completion including the new theory room, relocating existing buildings and of course finishing the cross country area. The water jump is still out of bounds as the sides need stabilising and sand leveled. I have a huge job ahead of me and I know that if I need help in areas it will only be a phone call away. So thanks again and I will see you Sunday! Cheers Ellie Page2

3 WPC COMMITTEE 2012/13 President: Ellie Pfeiffer Vice President: Glen Rivers Secretary : Judy Francis D.C. Melissa Cowburn melissa@kilchurnwines.com.au Treasurer : Petar Gagic Minutes Sec.: Helen Breier Card Secretary: Nicola Stuart General C tee: Donna Cogger Russ Manton Tim Stobie Nicola Stuart Canteen C tee: Frith Szigethy-Gyula Sarah Mahon First Aid Officer: Tim Stobie Events Co tee: Jenny Reeves Singles Lisa Cartwright Melissa Cowburn Julie Morris Ellie Pfeiffer Grievance Officer: Milton Collins New Member Co-ordinator: Melissa Cowburn Public Officer: Paul Stuart Grounds Committee: Craig Pfeiffer Glen Rivers Milton Collins Phil Desmet Russ Manton Newsletter & Website: Sue Peacock sue@suepeacock.net.au HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hannah Gagic 8 Hannah Winter.12 Ifyouwishtosellsecondhandgear,putyournameandapriceonitand bringalongtotheclubroomstohangonthenewsecondhandclothing rack(atthesecretary soffice) PleaseNote:AdsarefreeforWPCmembersbutfor nonmembersadsare$15(validforathreemonthperiod) AnyenquiriestoSecretary,JudyFrancis,on Page3

4 DUTY ROSTER 2012: CANTEEN DUTIES : June: CANTEEN Rivers Pennyfather Lawler BBQ Nelson SET-UP/PACK-UP Hewitt Koliba TRAILER Roberts Moore July: CANTEEN Manton Sisk Sell BBQ Stuart SET UP/PACK UP Stobie Reeve Singles TRAILER Winter Baboth August: CANTEEN Harney James Johns BBQ Morham SET UP/PACK UP Pfieffer Banner TRAILER Baxter Brabham If you are on canteen duty, please be available at 10am. The Canteen cannot be organised for the day if you are late. Please provide a cake or slice for sale (wrapped individually). These are also given to instructors for morning & afternoon tea. Thanks. Please note those on BBQ duty are to cook the BBQ and then help organize lunch & serve at the canteen counter. Please ensure at the end of canteen duty that you 1 wipe down tables and chairs; 2 pick up any rubbish lying around the clubrooms; 3 place tables and chairs back in order; and 4 bag all rubbish and leave in male toilets. The rubbish is collected by the council during the week. SETUP/PACKUP DUTIES : Please try to set-up by 8:30am. For instructions for what is required, please Speak to the D.C. or an instructor. Trailer duty involves towing the jumps and other equipment trailer to the required area for set-up and then assistance loading/unloading. Don t forget, we need you to pack-up at the end of the rally also. Thanks. **Any member who is unable to fulfill their roster duties, please arrange a replacement member and let the Canteen Manager or the D.C. know, so that the roster can be changed accordingly. ***PLEASE NOTE*** *The above roster is designed to ensure that all members share the duties of organising our rally days. We try to rotate the duties as fairly as possible. Unfortunately, some of our members have not been sharing the duties fairly by not making themselves available when rostered on. It is perfectly understandable that sometimes the selected dates do not suit some of us. However, we all get the same amount of notice via the newsletter to arrange our personal calendars. If you are not going to be available for a rostered duty, please make alternative arrangements by swapping with another member. A phone call is all it takes to ensure our rally days are catered for!! Page4

5 JUNE RALLY SCHEDULE GROUP Cross Country Jo Showjumping Certificate Work Jenny Theory Pauline Games Rebecca Dressage Jason Handymount Kirsty FREE 9.30am am 10.15am-11am 11am am pm L U N C H 1pm-1.45pm 1.45pm- 2.30pm 2.30pm- 3.15pm Page5

6 JUNE RALLY GROUPS WARMBLOODS Emma C., Emily S., Kelsey, Kyle, Paige C, Sophie, Tanya, Tahnee THOROUGHBREDS Annabel, Jemma, Lily, Lotti, Lucy, Greta, Lola WELSH Bree, Courtney, Emily J, Jayde, Jimmy, Jacinta, Sebastian COBS Tayla, Caitlin, Paige, Lauren, Madeleine QUARTERHORSES Aliyah, Hannah W, Hannah G., Laura S., Mia, Imogen FRIESIANS Annabel S., Alexandra, Eliza, Kate, Max, Rebecca, Tilly ARABS Courtney B., Hannah Gaj., Isidore, Paige K, Montana, Sarah S., Sophie M, Ella MINIATURES Amber, Ashley, Charlotte, Gemma, Lincoln, Mina, Patrick GEAR CHECK IN YOUR FIRST CLASS FROM 9.15AM THOSE WITH THEORY OR FREE FOR LESSON 1 ARE TO HAVE THEIR MOUNTS READY FOR GEAR CHECK AT 10AM ****PLEASE NOTE*** The schedule, times and groups are subject to change. Please check the whiteboard in the clubrooms before the rally begins. REMEMBER, WALK BETWEEN CLASSES NO TROTTING OR CANTERING! Your gear checker will be your Instructor in the first group of the day. Please be at your class promptly to be gear checked by your Instructor. **Parents: Please Remember to Sign Guardian Book before your child s class. ***Please present yourself to Gear Check UNMOUNTED, as we need to check All helmets, to ensure they comply with standards*** Please Note: Riders are permitted to warm up their mounts prior to 9:15am But as this is not Rally time, they ride at their own risk and this time does not come under Pony Club Insurance. Parents, please be aware of this. Your Rally starts at 9:15 am, when all Rules must then be adhered to. Page6

7 UPCOMING CTDS & COMPETITIONS IN CENTRAL ZONE!!! To see what pony club events are on in the zone, go to and click onto Events in CZ at the top. Or click on the 2011 Calendar for a full calendar of events. To find out about upcoming agricultural shows, go to NEXT WPC MEETING Usually the first Tuesday after each rally, 7.30pm, at the clubrooms NO DOGS! According to WPC rules, NO DOGS are allowed on pony club Grounds during rallies, even if they are on a leash. This is a health & safety issue, so please to leave your dogs at home on rally day AND for competition days. SAFETY FIRST! Pony club is an environment where we have many young children walking around so please drive slowly in the grounds and keep a watchful eye out for any pedestrians before driving off. WOODEND PONY CLUB JUNIOR COMMITTEE The junior committee is up and running. Office bearers for this year are: PRESIDENT: Tahnee Pfeiffer SECRETARY: Breanne Francis TREASURER: Tess Hegarty Committee members are: Tayla Desmet, Madeleine Manton, Rebecca Evans, Courtney Johns, Emily Stuart, Caitlin Francis, Jacinta Cook, Kelsey Pfeiffer, Emma Collins The committee will usually meet for a short time at the start of the lunchtime break. Tahnee will communicate via with you so if you could please provide her with your personal address if you have one (and with the permission of your parents, of course, if you are under 18). Page7

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