Diary Date AGM WILL BE ON THE FEBRUARY RALLY WE MUST HAVE ONE PARENT FROM EACH FAMILY TO ATTEND.

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1 Clintons Road, Smiths Gully P.O. Box 59 St Andrews 3761 w w w.s t a n d rews.p ony c lubv ic.org. a u December 2015 President Peter Stuart Vice President Ray Lavery District Commissioner Pam Stuart or Assistant District Commissioner Heather Pain Secretary Helen Powell Ass. Secretary Jackie Scott Treasurer Craig Spratling Zone Representative Tania Vascon Adult Riders Agistment Canteen Certificates Events Sec. First Aid Kerry Uden Pam Stuart Karen Tung Helen Powell Jayde Stuart Greg Hunter Fundraising Sue Laurie, Kerry Cooke, Megan Fox, Maureen Orders & Heather Pain Grounds Newsletter Robyn Hunter and Lisa Terry Rally Organiser Pam Stuart Uniforms Julie Mill General committee Kerry Uden, Ron Phippen, Karen & Gordon Findlay, Sue Dahlblom, Tania Vascon, Fiona Portman, Andrea Bebbington, Winton Terry, Anjie Grisold, Megan Fox & Bec Wilson Rally Saturday 5 th December, 2015 My Bit On behalf of the committee I wish everyone a very merry Christmas & a safe and happy New Year s & hope to see you all back next year for another wonderful year. Our AGM will be on our February rally unless our heat policy applies which then means the AGM will be in April. Please think about joining the committee as we always need more people. Talking about the committee I would like to thank them all for all of their hard work over the year as they always help out whenever they can. Huge thanks to Helen our Secretary who does an amazing amount of work running around behind the scenes to help out the club. Also to Jackie who has been helping Helen out this year. To Craig our new not yet suffering Treasurer who always gets money thrown at him (lucky man) with a comment of you know what to do with it & lots of notes to decipher. Thanks to Heather for all of her help especially making our coffee. Thanks to Karen Tung for doing all the shopping every month & making sure the canteen runs smoothly along with the maintenance. Thank you very much for your commitment to our club. To all of the families who have come to working bees, Bunnings & helped out this year, thank you. To the families who don t have children riding at the club but help out, thank you Macca for parking our cars at every event. To my wonderful, hardworking, tireless family thanks for your support & endurance to see us through another year. See you all at the next rally. Pam Stuart Diary Date AGM WILL BE ON THE FEBRUARY RALLY WE MUST HAVE ONE PARENT FROM EACH FAMILY TO ATTEND. Canteen and Maintenance December Roster: Somers, Vascon, Cooke As from the 1 st June, 2014 the State government has banned smoking where children play, smoking is prohibited within 10mts of public places that children use which host under 18 s sports. NO SMOKING ON THE GROUNDS AT ALL. February Roster: The Committee For canteen details only please ring Karen Tung So she can fill you in on what you need to bring. Don t forget if you cannot do your Maintenance Duties or Canteen it is up to YOU to organise to swap with someone else.

2 General Interest THANKS Cup Day HUGE THANK YOU TO THE SCOTT FAMILY FOR THE NEW TV IT WAS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE TO WATCH!Public Notice! Happy December Birthday to Montana Spicer & Teagan Nuttall Happy January Birthday to Matilda Baldwin, Cassie Bebbington, Emily Lavery & Sienna McKie-Post ST ANDREWS PC WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! DON T DRINK THE WATER The water out of the tap is not drinkable at the moment. Once we get our new tank it will be OK again. There are 5Lt containers of water provided for everyone to drink from. When the tank comes please don t wash your horses till we get more rain. January Rally We will be holding a January rally & this will be held either on a weekend or on a week day & will be weather dependent. We haven t decided on a date yet but will everyone in the New Year once we have booked instructors. Please Note: Grounds are closed on Sunday March 27 th for private function. No one is to ride on Pony Club grounds unless they are insured

3 General Interest/Diary Dates Interzone Mounted Games November 21 st We had two teams head out to Gladysdale for the games. Team A: Ethan, Ingrid, Molly, Monique & Sharna. Team B: Leigh, Tahlei, Shenae, Briony & Montana. An that was passed on from one of our proud mums. Good Sportsmanship Hello, My name is Barry Wieneroider and I was one of the organisers of the Yarra Glen Horse Trials on Sunday. My daughter was judging one of the cross country jumps and witnessed Monique's Excellent sportsmanship. Whilst riding her cross country course, she caught up to another girl who was crying. She helped her by encouraging her to keep going and made sure she was ok on numerous occasions before continuing on with her own ride. I wish all kids behaved like Monique. I just wanted to give credit where credit is due and wish I had of known at the time. I would of given her some sort of prize for her excellent behaviour. Please let her know that her efforts did not go un-noticed. Thanks Barry Team A came in 5 th & Team B had a great day especially Montana s first time doing games. We are very proud of you Monique & it s a credit to our wonderful members wherever they are.

4 Pony Club stuff P PC Committee Meeting The next PC Committee meeting will be held at the clubroom on Monday at 8pm Gossip spot: Who was bouncing on Julie s box again? KU & LL *Diary Date for next year* Next year s gymkhana breakup to be the 10 th December the 2 nd Saturday in December? Put it in your diaries now Welcome To Our New Member PACKING UP AFTER RALLIES Whilst a few help, and that help is always greatly appreciated, many make a bee line for their floats and the gate. All of us want to go home and all of us want to keep our equipment from the weather. So please, all members need to help pack up the main arena at the end of the day, not just the group that is last off. What is the gymkhana and Awards Night? Many of you have questions as to how the Gymkhana and Awards Night works. Over the next couple of pages we have tried our very best to explain it to you. It is a fun day where everyone gets to have a go at everything. The children really enjoy themselves and many look forward to it all year. After the Gymkhana finishes usually about 1.30pm-2pm we all pack up then go home with the ponies and get changed and return to Pony Club for a 6pm start for our awards night. The Awards night runs much like any football or cricket presentation night where we recognise children s and parents achievements and contributions throughout the year. Everyone is encouraged to attend as most of the children are in the presentations. Please bring along a chair & your own drinks. Maddison Serraro Who will be in the Thellwell s group Good Luck to the kids competing at the NMZ Dressage and SJ Qualifiers at Wesburn Park on 29 th November. Jacinta West Jumping C Grade Eva Livesey Jumping B Grade We wish you all the very best.

5 End of Year Break Up/Gymkhana! Costumes/Horses/Awards Pony Club Gymkhana Dec 5th Fancy Dress Rules from PCAV 18 Fancy Dress 18.1 Helmets Always required Boots Always required Armband Always required Horse Leg Wear Leg wear of any description is not permitted Spurs Not permitted. Please also try your Fancy Dress Costumes on your horses before you come to the rally. Fancy Dress This is very competitive & you will need to think hard on what you can do. Past winners have included a London Needle in hay stack, Humpty Dumpty & Little Bo Peep. Bareback Rider This is without a saddle on your horse. For those that are not comfortable without a saddle can ride with no stirrups instead. Handy Mount An obstacle course is set up with activities like trotting through some poles carrying things etc. Each child rides through the obstacle course and the fastest time wins. You will be competing in your groups for scoring purposes however you may go to this activity at any time during your allocated time. The presentation for Handy mount will be during the fancy dress or at the awards night. Showjumping Will be done will be a Freshman s course for the 4 bottom groups but you will still be expected to jump in your allocated grades as per the December Groups List. All riders have their grading marked beside their names. If they are incorrect please let Pam know before the rally. You may go to this activity at any time during your allocated time. The presentation for Showjumping will be during the fancy dress or at the awards night. We would really like to have more results & photos in our newsletter if you have results along with photos please send to Robyn Hamper Hunter for and Raffle Lisa Terry Could each rgmhunter@bigpond.com family bring one thing either to the Gymkhana or wterry3@bigpond.com the night, so we can make up some hampers for a raffle. Tickets will be sold during the day as well as the night. Gymkhana 2015 What is our break up Gymkhana? A Gymkhana is a fun day for every child and horse. The activities organised have been designed so that every child can have a go at everything. PLEASE NOTE: ALL HORSES/PONIES DOING SHOWING CLASSES MUST WEAR A SNAFFLE BIT am start ON YOUR HORSE Best Presented We start the day with best presented for all groups. This is where you line up on the main ménage in your allocated groups and are gear checked. You are also checked for cleanliness of your horse, cleanliness of your gear and cleanliness of the rider. Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Pony Club Rider Class This class is judged on the riders NOT the Horses. The riders will ride in the ring until the judge asks them to do things i.e. walk, trot, canter etc. this is focusing on the rider and their position. They will look for things like heels down holding the reins properly asking for the up and down transitions correctly (in older classes they will also look at whether the rider is on the correct diagonals/canter leads etc.) Then the judge may line you all up and ask you to do a workout, which will be a bit of walk/trot/canter (depending on ability). Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Pairs This is a fun activity whereby riders are asked to pair up. Usually they choose friends or horses that are similar in height etc. The judge will ask you to do activities together i.e. walk trot etc. so try to choose a pair of horses that like each other. Maybe even organise it before hand and have a little practice in the morning. Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Pony Club Mount Much like the rider class except this is judged on the HORSE and the suitability of the horse for Pony Club. In this class you will be asked to work your horses out and may be asked to go over a small obstacle or jump. Ribbons are given out at the end of each class. Best Trick Get your imaginations flowing & see what you can come up with & maybe a quick practice before coming to the gymkhana. Pleasure Mount This is judged on the HORSE, they will need to go around on a loose rein at walk, trot, canter, halt & over a jump.

6 End of Year Break Up/Gymkhana! What Happens on the awards night? Everyone takes their horses home after the Gymkhana and returns by 5.30pm. We start off with our tea then we then have our awards presentation for the night where we present, the Instructors Awards, Most Improved Awards, our Zone Awards and State Awards amongst others. The cost of the awards night is $20.00 per family and everyone is asked to provide a small offering of nominated food. We also present our Major Awards The Riddle Family Award The Riddle family have been involved with our club for 30+ years & Linda was the DC when our club formed she is also one of our Life Members. All of her children rode at the club & both the girls have been instructors as well. The Riddle family felt they should have a perpetual trophy to the family who shows great commitment & involvement to the club over the year. The family that will win this award have shown a huge involvement since they joined our club. They have put in more than most & are always helping out at EVERY event & more than happy to be involved in the club in anyway. Stan Finch Award To most of you who didn't know Stan he was an extremely devoted worker for our club who always was thinking of ways to help improve the grounds, he was always standing behind a shovel not necessarily using it but guiding (maybe telling) those around him how to get it how HE wanted it. He taught a lot of our children who have now left over the years & gave them all a special amount of time & understanding. We hold this award very highly as he taught our children that anything you did was always good enough just because you had tried your best. The award is given to someone who has shown they have tried but not necessarily achieved anything. Also to a showjumper or eventer as that s what Stan liked the most. Jan Bell Horsemanship Award This is for someone who has been committed to their horse & has achieved results not necessarily in leaps & bounds but in small steps. They have taken a step forward with their horse & found the achievement to be rewarding. They have also maintained consistent horsemanship with their horse. (Mainly about horse & rider). President s Award. For someone who has helped the club out a lot behind the scenes. Brenda Mitton Pony Club Service Award. Recognition of our riding members who regularly help at the club at events, pony club rallies & junior committee events. Itchy Award. This award was in memory of one of our ex members pony who was sadly lost in the 2009 bushfires. This award recognises ponies who have been a valued representative for our Pony Club. Junior Committee Pony Club Spirit Award The Junior committee vote on who they feel has represented the Pony club throughout their pony club years in the true Pony Club spirit. Some of the qualities of the Pony Club Spirit are encouraging other pony club members, being part of a team & never giving up. Junior Committee Encouragement Award. The Junior committee vote on who they feel needs a little extra encouragement as things haven t always been easy. SET UP FOR GYMKHANA This will be on Friday afternoon from 5pm we will be raking all menage s, setting up a Showjumping ring on the Main menage & a handimount course on the small red arena. The more helpers we have the quicker we get home to clean our horses. DC s Award This Award is about encouragement. Not everyone can get their horse to do all the right moves & not everyone has the right horse. This award recognises this achievement they have put in over not just this year but in years gone on. They have been involved with the club events & encourage the younger children as well. helped the club out a lot behind the scenes.

7 Whats On - Clinics & More! Dates for the Diary These event dates are taken straight from the Pony Club Victoria website follow the link below for more information: Future Events 1 Nov - Lilydale/Mooroolbark Derby Showjumping Day nmz 8 Nov - Mount Evelyn Combined Training Day NMZ 13 Nov - Mount Evelyn Twilight Show Jumping Day NMZ 14 Nov - Upper Yarra P.C.Show Jumping Day NMZ 15 Nov - Donvale & Templestowe PC Spring Fling NMZ 22 Nov - Yarra Glen Horse Trials NMZ 27 Nov - Mount Evelyn Twilight Show Jumping Day NMZ 29 Nov - Show Jumping & Dressage Qualifier NMZ NMZ Zone Clinics Zone Clinic - Formerly Brenda s Clinics - these are great for the younger riders in the club up to Grade 4 level and including the Pre Grade 5 riders. It gives every child the opportunity to understand how competitions work and every child who goes to these gets so much out of them. Protocol for using our grounds: 1. You must be insured by either PCAV, HRCAV or EA. 2. If not affiliated with either St Andrews Adult Riders or our Pony Club they must call the DC to ask permission to ride on the grounds. 3. If there is any injuries our club will be responsible for a huge amount of money, so no riding without insurance. June Rally We are going to change the June rally to the 3 rd weekend unless someone wants to run the rally for us as most of us will be at a wedding. Dates for Brenda s clinics for th & 31 st Lilydale & Mooroolbark PC 29 th &30 th North Eastern PC 30 th & 3st Eltham PC 21 st & 22 nd Yarra Glen PC 29 th & 30 th Kangaroo Ground PC Helmets Please check your helmets regularly especially after a fall. Also the new EN1384 helmets can be bought but they must have a new sticker applied to them. New Water Tank New tank is coming so please when it is installed don t wash your horses over summer.

8 More Out & About Photo s courtesy of Jayde Yarra Glen Horse Trials Jacinta on Bobby On Sunday 21 st November the following riders participated in the Horse Trials held at the Yarra Glen Pony Club. The weather was beautiful sunshine but was a long day for most of our riders. Results Eva Livesey (Grade 2) riding Buddy placed 3rd Lucy Mill riding Rosie, Ingrid Muller riding Katmandu, Tamara Stewart riding Blaze, Megan Tung riding Tyler, Jacinta West riding Bobby and Molly Hunter riding Fly all in Grade 4 Briony Scott riding Simon, Monique Ramsay riding Shekeeta and Tahlei Spratling riding Pepper and Bob in grade 5. Tahlei finished 7th on Pepper. Molly on Fly Lucy on Rosie Tahlei on Pepper Ingrid on Mandu Sorry Monique we didn t get any photos of you, if you have some send them to me & we will put it in next month.

9 Briony on Simon Megan on Tylar Tamara on Blaze Tahlei on Bob Molly and Fly at Upper Yarra Showjumping Day on 14 th November..

10 Your Pony Club! Diary Dates Working Bees **Our last setup for this year will be on Friday 4 th December starting at 5pm to set up for the Gymkhana.** AGM Our AGM is going to be held at our February Rally during lunchtime. The nominations forms will be posted out to you in January in keeping with PCAV and our incorporated Policy. So have a think about whether you would like to be a part of our great committee. Please remember that 1 member from each family must attend the AGM. If you made any of the working bees or helped out at an event you won t be charged a $150** Colouring In Spot! Changes to Horse Trials Rules This has been taken straight from the PCAV website: Horse Trials Rules 2015 click here Please note: Jump Specifications for Horse Trials have changed. (Page 14) Jump Specifications for Short Course/Super Cross/Derby have NOT changed. (Page 44) WE HAVE ENTRIES!!! If you would like to challenge the current competitors for the end of year prize.then get colouring!! Each month you will find at the bottom of this newsletter a picture to colour in to bring back to the following month s rally. We will have a gallery spot in the clubrooms for their display and announce the winners at the end of year presentation night. This Rule book must be read in conjunction with the current edition Handbook of By Laws, Gear and Dressage Rules. Handbook of By Laws Gear Rules Dressage Rules

11 What s On & Extra Info Adult Riders If you are thinking about joining adult riders pop down to one of their rallies or call Russell Farrell on the number listed below. The Adult Riders meet for two weekend rallies per month so please do not use the grounds at the following times: 1 st Sunday and the 3 rd Saturday of each month between 9am and 12 noon Also, every Friday morning, please contact Julie Mill on for more information. The times might be extended to facilitate all of our new members. St Andrews Accessible Riding (RDA) The St Andrews Accessible Riding (RDA) continues to bring joy to its participants each week. Maggie and her crew held an information stall at the On the Hill Festival last Sunday to raise more public awareness of the RDA. Seeking new horses and volunteers to help out on a Monday, Thursday & maybe Wednesday afternoon. If you are willing to help or bring your horse please contact Maggie urgently on: to: rdastandrews@gmail.com Contact Russell Farrell on or kayecruse@optusnet.com.au by Wed prior. New members always welcome (new membership year begins on 1 st November 2015) - See Kerry Uden at PC rallies). All ages from 16 years and all standards catered for. Pony Club parents and Pony Club Members 16 years and over receive a discount on membership. The monthly newsletter is available on our website and posted on our new board in the clubrooms. Reminder Just a reminder to all pony club members - if your horse kicks, or has kicked before, you must put a red ribbon in their tail at every rally, camp, event, in the yards etc. Also, make sure you let the instructor know so everyone in the group is safe. FIND US ON FACEBOOK

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13 GROUPS December 2015 Kangaroos Jacinta West (C) Tania Vascon Isobel Pain Chelsea Mill (E) Tylar Findlay (E) Danielle Laurie (E) Jemima Portman (D) Kasey Woods (D) Tiahn Woods (E) Insurance Only Riders: Aiden Somers, Lachlan Somers & Emily Lavery. Koalas Maddison Cooke (F) Paige Rowsell (D) Eva Livesey (B) Sophie Ballard (C) Sharna Uden (D) Ethan Stuart Cassie Bebbington (C) Teagan Nuttall (D) Wedgetails Tamara Stewart (E) Megan Tung (E) Lucy Mill (E) Ingrid Muller (E) Molly Hunter (E) Tanner McCurdy (E) Isabella Figgins (D) Fairy Penguins Monique Ramsay (F) Amie Grisold (F) Jasmine Grisold (E) Lucy Spranger (E) Madeleine Fox (E) Ava Braniff (F) Jessica Terry (E) JUMPING FRESHMANS Tassie Devils Can jump if you want to in your grades Leigh Uden (F) Sienna Figgins (E) Paige McCurdy Claudia Figgins (E) Tahlei Spratling (F) Bethany McGill (New) Not Graded Sugargliders Seanna Hubbert Lana Rumble Kasey Wilson Briony Scott Tarli Yalden Kiarra Yalden Wallabies Tysha Baldwin Shenae Spratling Sienna McKie Indiana McKie Kelly Meagher Jess Jones-Kelly Thelwell ponies Maddison Serrao (new) Ashlee McLaren Holly McLaren Matilda Baldwin Montana Spicer