New Forest Hunts Pony Club October 2018 to 7 th January 2019 RALLY PROGRAMME

New Forest Hunts Pony Club October 2018 to 7 th January 2019 RALLY PROGRAMME Please book rallies online at: https://goo.gl/forms/lnatndddptmfoaar2 Select the rallies that you would like to attend and submit your choices online. You only need to select "Yes" in the tick box for the rallies you wish to attend. You do not need to select "No" for the rallies you do not wish to attend. MAKE A NOTE OF THE RALLIES YOU HAVE BOOKED AS YOU COMPLETE THE FORM. Please complete bookings by Monday 1 st October. Please make payments online to NFHPC by bank transfer using your surname as the reference. New Forest Hunts Pony Club: Sort Code 40-52-40 Account Number 00024583 For more information on rallies in general go to: http://branches.pcuk.org/newforest/ralliestraining/ Please leave our venues tidy and don t take your dogs to any of the instructional rallies thank you! Please keep changes to the rallies you have booked to a minimum, notifying the rally contact direct via email. Full cancellation policy can be found on our website, where possible we will advertise and fill your space providing enough notice has been given, but only then, can we offer a refund for the rally. After the deadline shown above please contact the Rally Coordinator directly to see if there are spaces available. Their contact details are below each rally listed in this programme. Badges and Talks Badge Understanding Training Rally Contact Becky Tooley 07736 238162 rtooley@ntooley.plus.com "Understanding Training" badge with Becky Tooley. After two evening sessions of theory/videos etc. there will be a session involving some riding and also assessing various ponies under saddle to see how they move compared to one another and what training might improve their ways of going. We will also try to relate the topics to our own training. This rally is suitable for junior riders upwards and for anyone interested in improving their and their pony's flatwork through a better understanding of the scales of training etc. Ridden/assessment will be a maximum of 4 per group. R158 Tuesday 30 th October Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, Theory 5.45pm to 7pm R166 Tuesday 13 th Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, November Theory 5.45pm to 7pm R172 Sunday 25 th Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, November Ridden /assessment session from 10am 5 5 1

Talk New Forest Ponies with Simon and Shirley Young at Farriers Stud Rally contact Sue Mitchell james@mitchellhome.demon.co.uk Come and learn about New Forest Ponies at one of our well known local studs. The Youngs will be talking about the breed, conformation, temperament, early handling of the newly weened foals, and also look at some older ponies to see how the ponies mature and what handling and work the ponies need at each stage. This rally will contribute to the Native Pony and Public Speaking badge, see below R156 Friday 26th October Farriers Stud, Landford, SP5 2AS 11am (1 ½ to 2 hours) 3 Badge Native Pony and Public Speaking Badge Building on what the children have learnt at the New Forest Pony talk on 26th October we will be running the Native Pony and Public Speaking badge. We will talk about the native pony breeds and the children will have a chance to make a short presentation about a breed of native pony during the evening. Susan Mitchell and I will be giving them some tips about successful public speaking. They will need to do some preparation at home before the badge. If any children don t want to talk in public they can prepare some written information to gain their native pony badge and learn from listening to the others. Children don t have to attend the talk on 26 Oct to gain their badges. R169 Monday 19 th November Barn at Tilefield, Tilefield Lane, Brockenhurst 5.45 7.45pm 4 Working Rallies (for ALL Pony Club test levels - Flatwork and Jumping) from Minis through to C+/B Test riding and beyond - with Roland Bellido Roland is our chief instructor, we really encourage you to come to as many of these rallies as you can so that Roland can see the children ride as this enables him to plan and direct the training in the most appropriate way for everyone. These rallies are for ALL levels and with Pony Club tests coming up we will be covering all test syllabus from D test through to B test. Working Rallies cover all aspects of riding, flat work, pole work or jumping for riders of all ages to improve rider position and ability, understanding of aids and improving your pony s way of going. Small groups of no more than 4 riders. R168 Sunday 18th November Tilefield Arena, Brockenhurst Groups from 9am 2

Music and Rhythm with Becky Tooley Rally contact Becky Tooley 07736 238162 rtooley@ntooley.plus.com Let's turn up the volume and have some fun with exercises and routines to our favourite tunes. Great for the younger members but suits older members too as creating a musical ride in an hour is a fun challenge and something different for the horses. R150 Saturday 13 th October Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, R164 Sunday 11 th November Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, R178 Sunday 16 th December Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, Dressage with Roland Bellido Rally contact Lorraine Dearnley 07590 508769 nfhwebsite@dearnley.me.uk Take the opportunity to have a dressage lesson in the dry this winter and improve your horse's way of going. These rallies are suitable for all disciplines and for any member that can walk, trot and canter unaided. Lessons will be in groups for an hour between 6pm and 8pm. Please specify if you have a time preference R146 Thursday 27 th September Ford Farm, Burley Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TB R155 Thursday 25 th October Ford Farm, Burley Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TB R159 Wednesday 31 st October Burley Villa, Bashley Common Rd, New Milton, BH25 5SH R163 Wednesday 7 th November Burley Villa, Bashley Common Rd, New Milton, BH25 5SH R170 Thursday 22 nd November Ford Farm, Burley Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TB R173 Thursday 29 th November Ford Farm, Burley Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TB Have-a-go Dressage Competition Rally contact Lorraine Dearnley 07590 508769 nfhwebsite@dearnley.me.uk Come and take park in our club s dressage competition at the Ford Farm. We will run a walk and trot test, (Pony Club D Level Dressage test) download at http://www.pcuk.org/uploads/dressage/d_level_(wt)_test_sheet_2012.3.pdf and a walk, trot and canter Preliminary test, BD Prelim 1. Note that there is a rally to help you with preparation and a test run through listed below. To include Dengie Winter League Qualifiers please email Lorraine Dearnley for more details. R152A Monday 22 nd October Ford Farm, Burley Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TB Walk and Trot Test R152B Monday 22 nd October Ford Farm, Burley Rd, Brockenhurst, SO42 7TB Preliminary Test (Walk, Trot, Canter) 13 per class 13 per class 3

Have-a-go dressage test practice rally with Amanda Barton Aimed at our younger members who want to have a go at our dressage competition on 22 Oct. Working in small groups we will help prepare members for the walk and trot and Preliminary (walk, trot and canter) tests. Assistance is allowed at the competition so children on the lead rein and just off are very welcome as well any anyone who has not done much dressage before and wants to gain confidence before going to a competition. Tests will be provided on the day and all children will have the chance to run through their tests individually. R147 Saturday 6th October Arena at Tilefield, Tilebarn Lane, Brockenhurst, SO42 7UF 10 Polework to Improve Flatwork with Becky Tooley Rally contact Becky Tooley 07736 238162 rtooley@ntooley.plus.com Come along to these fun rallies where we use poles in all sorts of exercises aimed at improving you and your pony's flatwork. All ages and abilities welcome, maximum 4 per group. R148 Sunday 7 th October Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, R161 Sunday 4 th November Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, R174 Sunday 9 th December Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne Common, SO42 2PG, Show Jumping with Zoe Pyatt Rally contact Caroline Orchard 07766 521531 cash.12@hotmail.co.uk Once again we are offering show jumping course practice at some of our rallies, this is a fantastic opportunity to practice course riding at Crofton and Parley, make the most of their competition style courses. Please remember that Wisbeach Farm a working farm, strictly no dogs allowed, even if left in cars. Please ensure you clean up after your pony and park considerately. Siblings must be supervised at all times and are not to wander around the farm. Thank you for your consideration. R154 Wednesday 24 th October Parley Equestrian, Parley Equestrian Centre, Green Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6BB. Workers course, Groups 9am R167 Saturday 17 th November Wisbeach Farm, Sway Road, Lymington, Hampshire. SO41 8LJ, Groups from 9am R177 Saturday 15 th December New Forest Riding Centre, Applemore, SO45 5TJ Venue TBC 4

Intro to Jumping with Genny Randall Rally Contact Amanda Barton 07710 042540 Amanda@amandabarton.com This rally is aimed at our younger members, those with young or inexperienced ponies, those who want to increase their confidence and anyone who wants to improve their control and balance. Sessions will build work with poles, grids, courses or advance skills such as jumping skinnies and corners. All are very welcome and will be grouped according to experience. Small groups of 3 or 4. R160 Saturday 3 rd November The Fortune Centre, Avon Tyrrell, BH23 8EE Groups from 1pm R181 Thursday 3 rd January Arena at Tilefield, Tilefield Lane, Brockenhurst, SO42 7UF Groups from 9am XC Training with Becky Sporne Stour XC has something suitable for all our members. The mini course consists of 9 fences (30/35cm) and is suitable for minis on and off the lead rein. Stour's main training field is suitable for 60cms upwards with a variety of fences, water, ditches and a bank. Mini course - 20 Main course - 25 Before coming to a XC rally please ensure that your body protector meets the BETA 2009 Level 3 standard, this has a purple label. Older body protector standards are no longer allowed under Pony Club rules. R151 Saturday 20 th October Stour XC, Field Dairy Farm, Spetisbury, Blandford, DT11 9EE Groups from 10.30 We will be continuing with our Wednesday evening Tet and Eventing training, the venue will alternate between Lyndhurst Lodge, Copythorne and Tilefield Arena, Brockenhurst from 5pm. Please contact Becky Tooley or Becky Sporne if you would like to go on the list for this training. Mounted Games with Amanda Barton Mounted games dismounted evening A fun evening for children and parents aimed at anyone whose child has an interest in taking part in any Mounted games competition in 2019. Children need to be no older than 10 on 1 January 2019. Children will take part in fun dismounted games during the evening. For parents, Amanda will run through what is involved with competing in our region and think ahead about training to achieve this. Please come along if you have even wondered about getting involved. It is a HUGE amount of fun for parents as well as children due to the very strong team element of this discipline. Children on the lead rein are very welcome as there are novice classes for them. Many of our best event riders started out with PC mounted games, take this opportunity to get involved! R153 Wednesday 24 October The Barn at Tilefield, Tilefield Lane, Brockenhurst, SO42 7UF 5pm Free rally 5

Mounted games Younger children will be focusing on basic riding skills, using the mounted games equipment to make sessions fun and interesting. We will be practicing transitions, turning, steering, riding position and balance, while at the same time building good mounted games technique. Children interested in riding on the team will be focusing on games technique, riding races and practicing for fun or PC and MGA competitions. R157 Saturday 27th October Arena at Tilefield, Tilefield Lane, Brockenhurst, SO42 7UF 9.30 R171 Saturday 24th November Arena at Tilefield, Tilefield Lane, Brockenhurst, SO42 7UF 9.30 R182 Saturday 5 th January Arena at Tilefield, Tilefield Lane, Brockenhurst, SO42 7UF 9.30 Christmas Gridwork with Sue Stevenson Fun and festive gridwork sessions for all with Sue. R179 Sunday 23 rd December The Fortune Centre, Avon Tyrrell, BH23 8EE (indoors) Groups from 1pm Christmas Fun and Games with Becky Tooley and Amanda Barton Rally contact Becky Tooley 07736 238162 rtooley@ntooley.plus.com Amanda Barton 07710 042540 Amanda@amandabarton.com Come and join in some festive fun at the Fortune Centre. Suitable for all ages. R180 Friday 28 th December The Fortune Centre, Avon Tyrrell, BH23 8EE (indoors) Groups from 1pm C & C+ Training with Sue Stevenson and Eve Blatchford to include riding and stable management Rally Contact Sue Stevenson 07771 920396 suestevenson13@aol.co.uk These rallies are aimed at improving the rider s knowledge in all areas. The lessons are structured to cover all of the requirements of the tests and we welcome all members working towards these tests either in 2018 or after. Members will only be entered for tests when instructors feel they are ready. To include riding and stable management. (maximum 6 per group) C test - Recommended Minimum Age: 11 (must have passed D+) C+ test Recommended Minimum Age: 13 (must have passed C test). Venue Walhampton School 6

R162 Sunday 4th November C&C+ 9.30-11.30 C Put on a saddle, bridle and martingale. (revision) Parts of the saddle and bridle Have some knowledge of correctly fitting tack (saddle clearing withers, height of bit). Be able to do up a curb chain correctly Know correct fitting for a flash nose band. R175 Sunday 9th December C&C+ 9.30-11. C+ Grooming, 29. Know the articles of grooming kit and use them effectively. 30. Put on a tail bandage C Care and working of a pony off grass (How to look after the grass kept pony) Elementary feeding, watering and cleanliness of the pony C+ bandaging and travel 31. Prepare a horse or pony for travel, including rugs, travel boots or bandages and tail bandage etc. 32. Load and unload a horse or pony into a trailer or horse box safely. R183 Sunday 6th January C&C+ 9.30-11. C Know when a pony needs shoeing and what to look for in a newly shod foot C+ Management of Horses and Ponies in work 22. Know and discuss the care, feeding and work of a pony off grass. 23. Know and discuss the care, feeding and work of a stabled pony. 24. Know the importance of keeping the stable and work area clean and tidy. Please email Sue if you are interested in taking C or C+ test on suestevenson13@aol.co.uk Stable management rallies for B test - with Pizza and Ice Cream! Rally Contact Sue Stevenson 07771 920396 suestevenson13@aol.co.uk 1 ½ hr session, to cover the theory side of the exam syllabus. Topics will develop depth of knowledge and establish confidence in discussion. Some practical work will be involved so please wear sensible footwear suitable for around the stables. At Kings Hyde Farm, Kings Hyde, Lymington. SO41 8LT. For directions or if lost please call Hannah Leonardi on 07743 300775. Date Topic R149 Monday 8th October 6.30-8pm Feeding and Fitness 22. Recognise a variety of forage and nutrients, how to prepare and use them 23 Explain what is meant by a balanced diet 8 7

R165 Monday 12th November 6.30-8pm 24. Be able to discuss the total weight of feed in a day for a selection of horses and ponies, and how that weight might be split into bulk / forage and hard feed / concentrates. 25. Be able to discuss what effect the different types of feed will have on condition and behaviour. 8 R176 Monday 10th December 6.30-8pm 26. Be able to explain what issues may affect a horse s diet. 28. Be able to describe a fitness programme and a daily plan for horses or ponies competing up to Pony Club Intermediate/Open Area competitions. 8 R184 Monday 7th January 6.30-8pm 29. Be able to discuss issues which might affect a horse s fitness programme. 30. Show knowledge of good practice in the care and management of horse/ponies. 31. Know how horses may behave when turned out, and discuss how this affects their welfare. 8 Dates for your Diary Hursley Pony Club Open Hunter Trials, Dene Farm, Nether Wallop Sunday 30 th September XC Bovington Arena XC Classes for 75cm 100cm Dressage Crofton unaffiliated Winter series 7 th October 11 th November 9 th December 20 th January 10 th February 7 th October 4 th November 2 nd December Woodington Training Centre 14 th October 4 th November 2 nd December Showjumping Crofton Classes from 60cm-100cm 30th September 20 th October 4 th November 1 st December 6 th January 3 rd February 3 rd March NFHPC Winter Showjumping Show Sunday 2 nd December Dengie Winter League Qualifier Crofton from 60cm Email Sue Mitchell for more details Awards Presentation Evening Friday 23 rd November Pilley Hall, invitation to follow shortly Provisional Camp Dates 2019 Senior Camp Boomerang Stables, Hungerford Sunday 11 th August to Thursday 15 th August Junior Camp Venue to be confirmed at a later date Monday 5 th August to Thursday 8 th August (provisional dates) Parley Equestrian 11 th November Classes from 70cm-100cm 8