Diary Dates Dressage Day 6 th May Our PINK rally 13 th May Yeringberg Teams 20 th May. May 2018 Newsletter. Laurie, Bennet/Yalden, Meagher/Mugavin

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1 Laurie, Bennet/Yalden, Meagher/Mugavin Clintons Road, S miths Gully P.O. Box 59 St Andrews 3761 w w w. s t a n d r e w s. p o n y c l u b v i c. o r g. a u May 2018 Newsletter President Peter Stuart Vice President Ray Lavery District Commissioner Pam Stuart or Ass. District Commissioner Heather Pain Secretary Helen Powell Ass. Secretary Jackie Scott Treasurer Craig Spratling Zone Representative Tania Vascon Adult Riders Tania Vascon Agistment Pam Stuart Canteen Pam Stuart Certificates Carolyn Spratling Events Sec. Helen Hunt Tania Vascon First Aid Fundraising Greg Hunter Karen Tung Grounds Scott Crabtree Fireplan Co-ordinator Peter Stuart Newsletter Robyn Hunter Pam Stuart Linda Western Rally Organiser Pam Stuart Uniforms Craig Spratling Pam s Bit Rally Sunday 13 May 2018 Our last rally was a very pleasant day. This rally will be a PINK rally so bring along a gold coin donation to go towards Breast Cancer. Our Dressage Day is all under control & the weather looks promising make sure you come along to the setup on Saturday starting at 11am & help out on the Sunday, we can t run these events without your help, also make sure you bring along a raffle prize for our famous raffle. I have merged the Koalas into the Kangaroos but will monitor it to see how that goes. I also need to know if you are coming to the rally or not as it has been extremely hard finding instructors this month. Good luck to our two teams going to Yeringberg. The Yeringberg teams Horse Trials will be our next big fundraiser please make sure you come along & help in the canteen even for a little bit, we will need lots of hands to help pack up as there will be lots of things to bring home. We will be having a combined working bee with the Adult Riders on July 29 th so put this date in your diaries. Will try & hold a rally at Wandin for the October rally but will advise when I have booked it in. A reminder that fees will soon be due & we will send out a costing & how to enter this online. We have had to buy a new fridge & a new freezer as the old ones have broken. See you in PINK Pam Diary Dates Dressage Day 6 th May Our PINK rally 13 th May Yeringberg Teams 20 th May 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. Canteen and Maintenance General committee Kerry Uden, Scott Crabtree, Andy Scott. May Roster: West & Stuarts June Roster: McLaren, Uden & Tung For canteen details only please ring Pam Stuart on 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 Notice Board Happy May Birthdays To Savannah Cleary Monique Ramsay Chloe Sambell Megan Tung Tania Vascon Yeringberg Teams May 20 Please let Pam know if you are interested in being in a Yeringberg team on 20th May. Riders from grade 2, 3 and 4 are required. Volunteers for Canteen Duty Our club is running the Yeringberg canteen on 20th May. This is a very important St. Andrews Pony Club fundraiser and we ask all our members to volunteer for a couple of hours to serve in the canteen on Sunday 20th May. We will start breakfast by 7am and helpers are needed all day. Volunteers are needed to help set up Saturday afternoon or pack up on Sunday afternoon. Please let Pam know how you are going to help. It would be fantastic if every family could volunteer. No one is to ride on Pony Club grounds unless they are insured

3 Notice Board Koalas & Kangaroos Groups These two groups have been combined as two members are not returning & some of the others are playing footy so only come sometimes. This will be monitored to make sure the top group doesn t get too big on certain days. Can you please advise me early that you will be coming to the next rally so we can organise enough instructors to cover our members. This can be done for all groups as well. DRESSAGE DAY Set up will be on Saturday from 11am we will be setting up 4 rings so will need lots of people to help out. Thanks to Bronwyn for cleaning the clubrooms & toilets on Friday. Reminder to bring along a raffle prize for our famous everyone wins raffle. We will also have a trailer load of wood for a silent auction so don t forget to bid on that & lots more prizes to be won. Yeringberg Teams May 20 Good Luck Team A Cassie Bebbington GR2 Ethan Stuart GR3 Briony Scott GR4 Tahlei Spratling GR4 Team B Jacinta West GR2 Isobel Pain GR3 Molly Hunter GR4 Ethan Stuart GR 4 on Larry We would like to thank our many sponsors Jellis Craig North East Group Dmac Apparel Otway Automotives The Vet Surgery Yarrambat & Nth Warrandyte Bjorksten Equine Paddock Maintenance Kybrooke Pet Resort No one is to ride on Pony Club grounds unless they are insured

4 April Rally Send us your pics from rallies! Ashton Kelly

5 Games Event

6 Our Pony Club Working Bee Dates Sunday 29 th July This working bee will be to clean up around the grounds & fix some of our X-Country jumps. More history. All riders circle outside their respective. The chief marshall will then ensure the riders enter the central pathway between the arenas as a team and 'drop off' team members at the appropriate ring. Rings at "A" until the judge indicates they should enter to start their test. When each rider finishes his/her test, they should exit at A and wait until collected by the rest of their team for example; in a team of 4, the marshall for each shield is responsible for ensuring teams are called up from the warm up areas and directed to the "gate" into the arenas. The Grade 2 rider picks up the Grade 3 rider and then they collect the two Grade 4 riders. All riders then exit the arenas as a team. For the remainder of the event, riders present individually to cross country and their respective show jumping rings either Lawlor or Weber Shield. The best three scores (penalty points) from a possible four determine the winners: i.e. the team in each shield with the lowest number of penalty points. To ensure that all riders have an equal opportunity to contribute to their overall team score, all dressage good points are converted to a percentage score. The penalty points are calculated based on this percentage of the maximum possible points the judge can award for the test in each grade. Thus every team members score has exactly the same influence on the final result YERINGBERG TEAMS HISTORY North Metro Zone's Teams Horse Trials: The North Metropolitan Zone teams horse trials started in 1964 as the Seville Teams Horse Trials held at the Weber property Killara in Sunnyside Rd, Seville. It moved to Yeringberg in the late 1970 s following the 1978 State Horse Trials Championships. The original teams' competition was open to other clubs and zones, but after about ten years it grew to a point where it was divided into two sections, and restricted to North Metro Zone clubs. The Weber family donated a perpetual trophy, as did the Lawlor family from Lilydale Pony Club, and since 1973, the Lawlor and Weber shields have been awarded to the winning teams from each section. Single and multiple teams from each club are alternately allocated to either the Lawlor or the Weber Shield according to a ballot conducted at a preceding zone meeting to determine the club riding order. Each team will comprise any combination of 1 x Grade 2, 1 x Grade 3 and 2 x Grade 4 riders and may consist of 3 or 4 members. The format for the dressage at the teams' horse trials requires riders to enter the arenas as a team of four (or 3) and proceed to their respective rings. Riders do not present to the judge individually but circle at A until the judge indicates they should enter the ring by showing a red flag. At the completion of the test, riders will wait outside their respective ring until all members have finished their tests; they then exit the arenas as a team. Because teams can comprise either 3 or 4 members, this means that a judge may not have a rider in their ring if the team has only 3 members. The two clubs running the dressage at this event will each be responsible for teams in either the Lawlor Shield or the Weber Shield. Riders should present to their respective shield's gear checker as a team. Usually this means the Grade 4 riders are 'dropped off' first, then the Grade 3 rider, and if there is a Grade 2 rider, he/she continues alone to the last ring.

7 Out & About Tintern Interschools Ethan Montana & Molly At Wandin Prince Phillip Games Kangaroo Ground

8 Brenda Mitton Clinic - Kangaroo Ground Taheli on Pepper Shenae on Sparkles

9 Bunyip Horse Trials Isobel Pain, Tahlei Spratling, Shenae Spratling and treasurer Craig competed in the Bunyip horse trails. Craig 4th in grade 4, Shenae 7th in grade 5 and Tahlei 10th in grade 5 & Isobel had a great day.

10 Briony Scott and War Dancer! 9th Wandin International 9th Yeringberg Horse Trials 5th Lilydale Horse Trials 4th Tintern Inter-School Horse Trials

11 Member Interview This month we have interviewed: Ethan Stuart How old are you? 17 years old. What are your horse s names? What is your favourite horse riding event? EVENTING Why do you like coming to St. Andrews Pony Club? Because of all my friends are there Which group do you ride in? Kangaroos Banjo, Larry, Buzz & Sprite How old are your horses? Banjo 9 years old, Larry 6 years old, Buzz 5 years old & Sprite around 15. What do you like to do when you re not horse-riding? Taking pictures What is your favourite food? I like to experiment with all types of food. Do you have other pets? Two Cats DD & Kitty Four Dogs Malibu, Star, Zara & Tequila Many chooks More horses Tinks, Buddy & Taz

12 Diary Dates/Events/Workshops These upcoming competitions and clinics can be found on the pony club website: DATE EVENT 06 May 2018 St Andrews PC Dressage Day 09 May 2018 Zone Meeting 13 May 2018 Kangaroo Ground PC CT Day 20 May 2018 NMZ Teams HT Yeringberg 27 May 2018 Nunawading PC S/J & CT day 10 June 2018 Yarrambat Games Day 17 Jun 2018 Eltham PC Dressage Qualifier 4 & 5 Jul NMZ Brenda Mitton Clinics North Eastern PC (grades pre5/5/4/training 3) 22 July 2018 Yarrambat PC Showjumping 3 & 4 October NMZ Brenda Mitton Clinics Yarra Glen PC (grades pre5/5/4/3)

13 Diary Dates/ & About Winter Ponies This Article has been sourced from the RSPCA Australia Knowledge base. 1. Prepare early 10 tips to help you care for your horse this winter Help your horse stay in prime condition over winter by carefully feeding them a little more hay and appropriate hard feed during autumn to help prepare them for when the cold really kicks in. Having a little bit of extra fat can help insulate the body, and for those horses which are challenged to keep weight on in winter, it will give them some body fat in reserve. However you shouldn t bulk up your horse if they already carry extra weight as this could risk obesity. 2. Pack more calories into their daily feed Giving your horse more food over winter is important because digestion is a source of warmth for our equine friends. It helps them maintain a consistent body temperature in the cold winter weather. Feeds that are high in fibre, like hay, will keep them super snug during the cooler months. However, keep an eye on their weight and if necessary adjust their diet so their bodyweight and condition remains as you want it. 3. Then add some additional goodness Horses can lose weight over the colder months due to their bodies trying to keep warm, so a fat supplement will help them maintain their weight. A quality vitamin and mineral supplement can provide additional nutrients to keep your horse healthy or use a concentrated feed that has all the vitamins and minerals already added. Be careful to feed your horse at the recommended rates and it s a good idea to chat with your vet to make sure you have the right balance for your horse s requirements. 4. Make sure they have access to extra water Making sure your horse is properly hydrated is, as you know, really important for overall health. However, you may not realise that in winter horses actually need extra hydration! This is mainly due to the fact that winter feeds such as hay contain less than 15% moisture, a lot less than pasture. Poor water consumption during cold weather

14 can result in a horse eating less and if their faecal material becomes too dry this can, over time, cause a blockage resulting in impaction colic. Make sure their water supply cannot become frozen and if you really want to spoil your horse, keep their water slightly warmer. 5. To rug or not to rug? Should you rug (blanket) your horse? For domestic horses, the answer is yes, no and maybe! Clear as mud? Read on! A good quality and well-fitting rug can help your horse maintain condition, as a cold, wet horse loses a lot of body fat keeping warm. Keep in mind though that if your horse tends to get fat, rugs will actually help him or her to maintain that fat so best not to rug an overweight horse. If you don t allow them to shift some kilos over winter, they can risk getting fatter and more prone to diseases such as laminitis. If you do rug your horse, it is essential to fit the blanket well and check it regularly (at least twice a day) to make sure that the straps have not broken, as slipped rugs can cause injury to your horse. Rugs should be removed regularly to make sure they are not rubbing or letting in water. It also allows you to check that your horse hasn t lost or gained too much weight. 6. Let them grow their hair out Horses begin to grow their coats when the days start to get shorter so they have extra insulation when the cold weather kicks in. It s important to let the hair grow, but be careful it doesn t become matted- especially if you have rugged -- and groom frequently to remove dead skin and hair which can cause nasty skin problems. Grooming s essential but your horse still needs to behave like a real horse so allow them to roll in sand or mud from time to time for the sheer pleasure it brings! 7. Keep them dry and warm Horses - especially domestic horses should also be given access to shelter, whether it s a shed, barn or wind block so they can get respite from wind, rain and chilly breezes. A healthy horse can cope with low temperatures without any problem, but if it s raining, that s when a horse will usually seek out shelter. Some breeds have a fine skin and coat (such as Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds) which means that they tend to feel the wet and cold more than others. However, even horses with thick winter coats should have somewhere to escape from strong wind and rain. 8. Make sure they are warmed up before a big ride Most horse owners/riders understand the importance of warming your horse up before you get going, but it s even more important in the winter months to make sure your horse's muscles are properly warmed up before you break out into a refreshing gallop on a cold winter morning. A good groom, walk around and massage should precede a warm up under saddle followed by a stretch. This routine should reduce the risk of muscle injuries, and help avoid expensive vet bills. 9. Regular pedicures are a must Horse lovers know they need to clean their horse s hooves regularly, but sometimes in the winter months it might be tempting to miss this part of your horse s care as all that mud is pretty messy! However it s actually a job that needs to be done more often when it's cold and the ground is wet and muddy! Hooves become dirtier in winter, and failing to clean them can cause thrush and other infections. 10. Mud Management Mud can be a real pain during the wetter months. Not only is it harder to manoeuvre around, it can also be a health risk to you and your horse. There are some things you can do to reduce the impacts of the mud such as: good guttering and downspouts on any sheds some form of firm footing installed regular removal of manure rotating water and feed containers to avoid one area having all the traffic and becoming a muddy mess If you have the space, think about using a sacrifice area like a smaller paddock that can be used for turnout when the larger field or paddock is too wet.

15 Pony Club Etiquette & Reminders Arena Equipment Please leave Adult Riders equipment in place on a Thursday night so they can start straight away on a Friday morning. There are other arenas to use if you have to ride - if you MUST use the big arena please put things back the way you found them. The Golden Rules: When there is a function of any kind at Pony Club, riders MUST use the top arenas. Pick up poo from arenas and car park Please put all equipment away after using it on the arenas. No riding BEFORE Adult riders on the weekend rallies, this works both ways Adult Riders are not to use the grounds before Pony Club. Shut the GATES! ESPECIALLY THE ONES THAT KEEP THE AGISTED HORSES IN.

16 News Medical armbands In case you aren t aware, PCAV (and now HRCAV) requires that medical armbands be worn on the upper arm outside of clothing. Makes sense right? However it can be difficult to get them to stay up on little arms, hence why we see them in a variety of different places (legs, back protectors etc). Look for the style below which is made out of stretchy neoprene and Velcro they are much easier to wrap around the arms of our little people! Child Safe Standard Laws The designated St. Andrews Pony Club representatives to whom the children/parents can talk to if they don t feel safe or have other problems are Jacinta West & Kerry Cooke Working with Children Check Please note that as from 1 January 2017 ALL PARENTS who come onto the grounds MUST have a working with children s check. These can be obtained online or at any Australia Post shop. A volunteer application is free of charge (excepting the cost of photo s for ID).

17 Extra Info St Andrews 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: St Andrews Accessible Riding (RDA) The St Andrews Accessible Riding (RDA) is now happening on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as the Monday afternoons. They are always seeking new horses and volunteers to help out. If you are willing to help or bring your horse please contact Maggie urgently on: to: 1 st Sunday and the 3 rd Saturday of each month between 9 am and 12 noon For Friday rallies contact Melanie Wainwright for more information. Contact Russell Farrell on by Wed prior. New members always welcome (new membership year begins on 1 st November 2018) - 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. FIND US ON FACEBOOK

18 PCAV NEWS My PonyClub... Now Live to Members! Pony Club Australia in conjunction with member States have launched My PonyClub...an online portal for Pony Club members. My Pony Club consolidates all the important functions that members need to access. Members can: Renew membership online Register your horses Update personal details View events you are able to attend Enter events online (events module to come soon!) How to gain access to your Member Profile (if you are a current member). 1. Go to the Member Login Page [MEMBER LOGIN PAGE] 2. If you are a current member and are logging in for the first time... leave the Pony Club ID and password fields blank and Click on LOGIN o if you are a new member you can sign up online if the Club you are wanting to be a member of is set up for online membership! 3. Fill in the details in the box that says "Get your new Pony Club ID". o o The system needs to be able to match certain data in your membership profile, if data is incorrect or missing the system will tell you to call the help desk, you can also contact your Club, Pony Club Victoria State Office or SMA help desk on Pony Club Victoria State Office or your Club will update your details then you can go back and verify yourself and gain access to the system.

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