Clintons Road, Smiths 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 July 2016 Newsletter President Peter Stuart 0413580849 Vice President Ray Lavery 9710 1843 District Commissioner Pam Stuart 97101175 or 0413020981 Assistant District Commissioner Heather Pain 0408371769 Secretary Helen Powell 9730 1837 Ass. Secretary Jackie Scott Treasurer Craig Spratling Zone Representative Tania Vascon Adult Riders Agistment Canteen Certificates Events Sec. Kerry Uden Pam Stuart Karen Tung Helen Powell Jayde Stuart Pam s Bit Rally Sunday 10 July 2016 If you haven t paid your fees you cannot ride on the grounds. NO PAY NO RIDE Sorry but we cannot go to Wandin as they have closed the course because it s too wet so our rally we will all be at Pony Club. Our next rally the dentist will be coming so will have a sheet out to put your name down. We will also have a list down for helpers for the showjumping day so make sure you look out for that. Please make sure ALL gates are kept shut especially the ones at the back of the main arena. Don t forget the Adult Riders will be having a freshman s competition on the weekend before our SJ day. Our September rally the Mounted Games Australia (MGA) will be coming at lunchtime to give us a demonstration of what they do & they have said they are more than happy to let us have a go as well. Good luck to all the K kids to finish off their books before the end of July. Hoping you are all checking under those winter rugs every week to see if your ponies are still keeping their weight on? You will also need to check their feet as well for mud fever and if they have slipped over in all that mud. Hope to see you all at the next rally Pam First Aid Greg Hunter Fundraising Sue Laurie, Kerry Cooke, Megan Fox & 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 Diary Dates 14 th August (Rally day) Dentist coming 28 th August Showjumping Day 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 July Roster: Scott, Hunter, Grisold & Ramsay August Roster: Laurie, Fox, McCurdy & Figgins For canteen details only please ring Karen Tung 0439148445 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.
General Interest St Andrews Casserole Night Was a great success we had about 10+ families along with lots of friends as well Happy July Birthdays to: Sienna Figgins Bethany Lavery Tanner McCurdy Indianna McKie-Post Kelly Meagher Chelsea Mills Lachlan Somers Kasey Wilson ***** THINGS FOR SALE ***** Please see attached lots of beautiful things for sale from Danielle Laurie from saddle blankets to boots to 2 saddles. Danielle will bring everything to the next rally in August. EQUINE DENTIST James Harvey will be coming to do the horses teeth. Put your name down on the list on the table. $50/horse No one is to ride on Pony Club grounds unless they are insured and please shut gates.
Important Dates Reminder Fees Annual fees are past due. Sorry but No pay No Ride on pony club grounds after 1st July if fees have not been paid please let Craig know JUNE 12 was a PINK RALLY $140.80 was raised thanks to all of those who brought along their GOLD COIN DONATION which will be donated to the BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION when fees have been paid ST ANDREW S COMMITTEE Next Committee Date will be Monday 1 st August Starting at 8pm The Pink Rally
Your Pony Club! Working Bees & Fundraisers Diary Date Working Bee 18th Sept for Tree Tops Arena Last month we were seeking EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST in having another SPLIT RALLY AT WANDIN We apologise but Wandin is too wet and X Country course is closed so usual rally at St A s Chocolates Please return your chocolate money as soon as possible. There are only 6 boxes left if anyone has sold out or needs an additional chocolate FIX! St Andrews Events Events - every family from the club to is needed to help at events in some way a successful event provides much needed funds for the improvement of your club - so please look out for the volunteer rosters/sign up sheets at oncoming rallies and take note of the dates for the pre-event working bees. Bunnings BBQ s Watch for dates to be announced and the roster for volunteers. CONGRATULATIONS Two of our ex members have been nominated for top 10 Young Rider of the Year award in their respective fields, Brooke in Eventing & Emily in jumping. Congrats to Brooke Searle and Emily Van Sonsbeek. We have loved watching you both grow up in pony club then move up the classes in EA. Good luck for your interviews and clinic weekend from all of us at St A s.
Riders wishing to quality for 2017 State Championships Dressage & Showjumping This is a note for all club secretaries and DCs to advise riders. Just a reminder that the new zone process for qualifying for the State Dressage and Showjumping State Championships is just about to get underway. Dressage State Qualifiers 10 July Yarra Glen 27/28 August - Seville 6 November- Ringwood Showjumping State Qualifiers 24 July Yarrambat 2 October Upper Yarra 27 November TBC Riders should enter these events directly through the respective clubs. Zone selection for state championships will be based on placings over the 3 events. A scoring template has been sent to clubs to ensure the zone receives accurate information. Riders will need to complete an expression of interest form at the conclusion of the series and agree to attend the State Championships at Gladysdale late Feb/early March date TBC. Junior and Senior A grade showjumpers and Grade 1 dressage riders seeking Victorian selection for the 2017 Nationals in Toowoomba are strongly recommended to compete at the State Championships.
Information sheet - Mud Fever Greasy heel (aka mudfever) is a dermatitis-like skin lesion that is usually caused by the same bacteria that results in rainscald, typically affecting the heels and the back of pasterns. Greasy heel often flares up in wet and humid weather. It is likely to appear on horses with white socks, as they are more likely to become irritated with their increased sensitivity to sunburn, which sometimes develops into greasy heel. Horses that are exercised for extended periods, such as endurance horses, are also more susceptible to this ailment as the sweat running down their legs can irritate and inflame the skin. Greasy heel Symptoms of greasy heel can include: Affected skin starts off irritated, red, inflamed and/or swollen, developing a weepy discharge that appears greasy or sticky. Deep matting and cracks then appear as a result of the dry & inflamed skin being flexed during the horse s usual movement. Swelling of the affected area can also result, with hair loss occurring. Often short tufts of hair are left over the affected area. This irritation can crack and become infected. Lameness can result from severe cases of greasy heel as irritation & swelling becomes painful for the sufferer. We can deal with greasy heel in the following ways: Use an antifungal wash, such as Malaseb (the one we usually use). To treat with Malaseb, hose legs then apply malaseb, creating a soapy lather. Leave this lather for 5 to 10 minutes then rinse out well. Use a soft brush or cloth to try and scrape off as much of the lesion (scabbed and matted areas) as possible. Any lesion scabs should be collected and thrown in the bin, and you should wash your hands afterwards (or use gloves) as the fungus can spread to other horses. In some cases stronger prescription treatments may be required. Veterinary assistance is very important if the conservative treatment is not improving the condition as this is a very painful condition, in some cases causing lameness. There are some preventative measures you can put in place to ensure your equine friend doesn t suffer from this uncomfortable irritation. These can include trying to keep horses away from moist environments as much as possible. These may be wet and muddy paddocks or paddocks with long wet grass. Stables should always be clean and dry. Try applying zinc/sunscreen (approved for equine use) to pastern and coronet areas daily, especially if these areas are white. Also rinsing the horse down adequately after exercise and allowing the legs to fully dry afterwards may also be beneficial.
Diary Dates/Events August Rally Showjumping & the dentist will be here September Rally MGA are coming to do a Demo at lunch time November Rally Barrel Racing Clinic Woo Hoo!!!! Will Try & open it to anyone who wants to have a go. Adult Riders Freshman s Day August 21 C Certificate The C certificate test date has been booked for 22nd October. K Certificate The test date for K Certificate is rapidly approaching (3 September 2016). The K Certificate books are required to be completed and submitted in July. See Helen after the rally with your completed books.
NMZ Diary Dates NMZ DIARY DATES These upcoming competitions and clinics can be found on the pony club website: www.ponyclubvic.org.au/calendar/ JULY: 10th Yarra Glen Dressage Day 16th -17th Bacchus Marsh HT 17th Hurstbridge Winter Woollies has been cancelled 17th Langwarrin HT 24th Yarrambat SJ Day & Zone Qualifiers NMZ Brenda Mitton Zone Eventing Clinics 21st & 22nd September @ Yarra Glen PC 29th & 30th October @ Kangaroo Ground PC These clinics are for Pre 5 through to training Grade 3. More information on the NMZ website AUGUST: 6th - 7th Upper Yarra Winter Woollies 13th Whittlesea HPC open show 14th Oaklands PC Dressage Day 21st Mini Mornington Horse Trials 28th St. Andrews SJ Day 28th Monash SJ Day
Out & About - Results State Pairs: Ethan Stuart and Molly Hunter went to State for Pairs and did great Well Done!!
Rules, Protocols & Uniforms Changes to Horse Trials Rules New rules are starting Jan 1 st 2016. Look out for these. They include no watches on X country for grades 3-5 and naming of events. Keep a check on the PCAV website as the new rules will be posted soon. Helmets EN 1384 if they are new they can be relabeled. Take back to place of purchase as they would be the crct safety standard. Pony Club Uniforms Club Uniform Club polo tops have now been restocked and will be available at the July rally. Second Hand Stall Donations of second hand club uniforms are always much appreciated. Julie Mill Protocol for use of grounds Shut ALL the gates & Pick up poo
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 0419323572 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) 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: 0467 384 343 emailto: rdastandrews@gmail.com Contact Russell Farrell on 9710 1311 or email kayecruse@optusnet.com.au by Wed prior. New members always welcome (new membership year begins on 1 st November 2016) - 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. www.standrewsadultriders.org FIND US ON FACEBOOK
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