Dear Members Inside this issue: Contacts 2 Rallies & Training What to Wear 3 4 Teams 5 Area Teams 6 Dates 7 Dates 8 We have a full programme of activities for all ages and abilities broadly organized into 3 age groups: Minis who are lead rein riders or first ridden 4 8 years, Juniors from 8 13 years and Seniors from 14 years. The activities include rallies, training, horse and pony care, camps, competitions, visit to the Blankney Hunt Kennels, fun rides and social events. members are encouraged to do badges and take tests to promote knowledge of horse and pony care as well as develop their riding. Older members are encouraged to help younger members assisting at rallies and camps and to develop their instruction skills in a supportive environment. We regularly enter teams for inter-branch/centre competitions as well as the Area PC qualifiers in eventing, dressage, showjumping and tri/tetrathlon. our activities are run by volunteers who give up their own time to organise events for our members enjoyment and without their time this would be impossible. We do ask all parents to volunteer at rallies and events that we run over the year so please do let us know how and when you would like to help. In this newsletter you will find the latest information for our branch including dates for rallies and training. Please remember to look for emails for updates to training rallies these cannot be confirmed too far in advance as many of our trainers compete and have other commitments. Our website http://branches.pcuk.org/blankney also contains all information including our dates for all activities. Can I remind you of the following: Membership renewals are due by the end of February please send the completed forms to. Note that renewal forms must be received by the end of February 2016 for eligibility for any Area Team. New Hat and Back Protector Rules: please see the PCUK.org website for new Pony Club Hat and Back protector rules. http://www.pcuk.org/uploads/dcs/hat_rule_2016_fv.pdf http://www.pcuk.org/uploads/dcs/body_protector_rule_2016_fv.pdf I look forward to seeing you all at our events over the coming months. Anthea
Contacts for Blankney Hunt Pony Club 2016 President: Mr J R Theaker District Commissioner: Anthea Jepson Tel: 01522 692293 (evenings) Email: blankney@pcuk.org Chief Instructor: Vanessa Luff Tel: 01522 874045 Email: chiefinstructor@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Secretary:, Top Farm, Lincoln Road, Navenby, Lincoln LN5 0EL Tel: 01522810326 Email: secretary@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Treasurer: Kate Marshall, Manor Farm, Potterhanworth Road, Nocton, Lincoln LN4 2BP Tel: 01526 323962 Email: treasurer@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Child Protection Officer: Mrs Carol Deague cp@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Rally Coordinator: Mrs, Blacksmiths Cottage, Blacksmiths Lane, Boothby Graffoe, Lincoln, LN5 0LQ Email: rallies@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Website: Jackie Casey Facebook: Sue Williams Discipline Team Managers: Eventing: Anthea Jepson, Sue Black blankney@pcuk.org Dressage: Vanessa Luff chiefinstructor@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Show Jumping & Tri/tetrathlon: Kim Page Tel: 07886440336 Email: showjumping@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Mounted Games: Loo Ridings Tel: 07944033474, Joanne Pescador-Smith Tel: 01427728578
Rallies and Training Rallies are mainly based around flatwork, show jumping, cross country, dressage, games and road safety. They are suitable for all PC members, and mainly focus on the riding element of Pony Club Efficiency Tests. Therefore, members will be grouped by similar age and ability. Please book in for rallies by the dates specified (usually 10 days before) so we can book the correct number of instructors for the members attending, and if you are unable to attend the event after entering please phone the organiser to let them know. Note: if you do not turn up for a rally or cancel after the closing date you will still need to pay the full fee, if your place cannot be filled. To book into a rally - fill in a rally slip, available on the website, and send to. Payment may be by BACs or cheque. No booking will be accepted without the slip and appropriate fee. Tack and Turnout Points will be awarded for turn out at every rally and will count towards the Tack and Turnout trophy awarded at our annual prize giving. You do not need new tack or clothing but you need to be clean and tidy and on a well groomed pony. Training rallies are usually discipline specific, either show jumping, dressage, mounted games or eventing, and may be aimed at certain age groups. Please check carefully who the organiser is and book in with that person by the specified date. Arrive in plenty of time. Be mounted and ready to ride at your allocated time especially at short sessions. If you are going to be late, please contact the organiser. We accept BACS Payments We can accept payment by BACS for rallies and trainings. Cheques, made payable to Blankney Hunt Pony Club, are accepted too. If you wish to pay direct by internet banking our details are as follows:- Sort Code: 40-28-20 Bank Acc: 33847969 If paying by direct transfer, please include the member s name as reference and EMAIL your reply slip to the organiser. If paying by cheque, then please send cheque and reply slip by POST.
Rider Tagged (Pony Club white*) Riding Hat/Jockey Skull Jodphurs (plain light coloured for rallies and tests) Plain white shirt with collar and Pony Club tie Pony Club sweater or black/blue plain sweater (NO HOODIES) Hacking/show jacket (for rallies and tests) with Pony Club badge & felt Remember long sleeves for jumping Body protector (Purple Label) for XC jumping Plain coloured hat silk (blue/black) no sparkles! Plain chaps same colour/material as riding boots Hairnet Gloves NO EARRINGS or JEWELLERY If you feel you need to wear spurs, you need to firstly speak to the Chief Instructor, Vanessa Luff, then Anthea Jepson will sign your membership card. Don't forget to sew your badges and colours on *Riding Hats: It is mandatory for all riders to wear a protective helmet at all times when mounted with a chinstrap fastened and adjusted so as to prevent movement of the hat in the event of a fall. It must bear any of the following standards either PAS 015: 1998 or 2011 or VG1 with BSI kitemark, or SnellE2001 with the official Snell label and number, or ASTM -F1163 2004a with the SEI mark, or AS/NZS 3838 1998, 2003 or 2006. For Cross County Riding over fences 0.80 metres high, and for mounted games, jockey skull caps with no peak must be worn. Please see Alma or Anthea if you need your hat tagged. Horse Clean and correctly fitted tack; plain leather Plain numnahs/saddle cloths (black, navy, brown, white) UNMOUNTED RALLIES Tidily dressed in trousers, Pony Club sweatshirt or other top, coat if it is cold or wet, sensible footwear. Notebook and pen might be useful.
Each year many of our members take part in inter-branch or centre competitions. There are many show jumping team competitions in the local area and Kim Page is always looking for new team members across all ages and abilities. Eventing and dressage tend to be for individual riders but it is great to have several of our riders at an event and still work together as a team. Triathlons for all ages mainly take place over the winter with some tetrathlons as the weather improves. If you are interested in representing our branch and having a good time with your Pony Club friends then contact the Team Managers (listed below). events in our area are listed on Area 6 website ( I will send an up to date list to all members as soon as all events have been confirmed). Keep checking emails for updates, schedules, requests for team members from team managers, and attend relevant training to find out what is going on. TEAM Dressage Competition Rufford Pony Club Wednesday 6th April, Thoresby Park Schedule available soon Usually classes range from 8 years & under Walk & Trot tests to Open Dressage. Once the schedule has been confirmed we will be looking for team members for all classes lookout for emails and information on the website. TEAM MANAGERS Showjumping Kim Page 07886440336 showjumping@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Horse Trials Anthea Jepson text 07800649829 blankney@pcuk.org Dressage Vanessa Luff chiefinstructor@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Triathlon/Tetrathlon Kim Page 07886440336 showjumping@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Mounted Games Mrs L Ridings 01522 778729 Mrs J Pescador-Smith 01427 728578
AREA Teams 2016 Please complete the Area Team application form (on website) by 1st May 2016 if you would like to be considered for the Area Teams. riders/ponies should be successfully competing at least at the levels for the teams they wish to be considered AREA QUALIFIERS (Please note all qualifier and championship dates are on the web site) Dressage: Sunday 3rd July Thoresby Park Junior 13 yrs & under Novice, Intermediate and Open Show Jumping: Sunday 17th July Flitteris Park Junior 13 yrs & under Novice 90/95cm, Intermediate 100/105cm and Open 110/115cm Horse Trials: Saturday & Sunday 23rd & 24th July Buckminster PC90 95cm SJ; 90cm XC PC100 105cm SJ; 100cm XC Open 115cm SJ; 110cm XC competitions, apart from the junior classes, are qualifiers for: Pony Club National Championships (19th 23rd August) Cholmondeley, Cheshire Check with your team manager for eligibility for pony and rider for the different disciplines and levels. Pony and rider must have attended 3 Pony Club rallies to compete at the Area Competitions. PLEASE CHECK YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO COMPETE ON THESE DATES BEFORE PUTTING YOUR NAME FORWARD FOR SELECTION Blankney Hunt Pony Club fund the entry fees for the Area 6 Qualifiers any rider who agrees to ride for the Area teams and withdraws, apart for medical/veterinary reasons, will have to cover the cost of the entry fees if another rider cannot fill the place.
Date Activity Age/Ability Venue Cost Book in with Mon 15th Feb Blankney Hunt Kennels 2-4 pm to include a tour, a talk on hunting etiquette and hound judging. Followed by 12th Feb light refreshments Fri 19th Feb 9th Feb Sat 20th Feb 17th Feb Sun 21st Feb 17th Feb Sat 5th Mar 2nd Mar Sun 6th Mar 25th Feb Rally 1.5 hour sessions (Lead Rein 1 hour). Times shall be emailed by 16th Feb SJ Training with Kath Kay Groups of 4/5 Event Training with Joe Weller From 10am approx. Groups of 4-6 for 1.5 hours. Groups will be divided into approx heights starting from PC80 up to PC Open SJ Training with Kirsty From 11am approx Horse & Pony Care 2-4pm includes badges unmounted members and their families PC80 - PC Open 80cm+ The Hunt Kennels, Blankney Elms Farm Equestrian Centre, Caythorpe, NG32 3HD Birchdale Disney, LN6 White Hall Disney, LN6 9JR Collingham, NG23 7RF Green Lane Barn Potterhanworth Booths, LN4 none 7 10 25 10 3 secretary@blankneyponyclub.co.uk email secretary@blankneyponyclub.co.uk and BACs or post with cheque Top Farm, Lincoln Road, Navenby, Lincs LN5 0EL Kim Page Text 07886440336 Anthea Jepson email blankney@pcuk.org and BACs or post with cheque Ry-Lodge, Wath Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9PG Anthea Jepson Weds 9th Mar Shoot Practice contact Kim Page for more details Sturton By 3.50 Stow 7th Mar with Burton Pony Club Text 07886440336 Sat 12th Mar SJ Training with Kath Kay 9th Mar Groups of 4/5 Sun 20th Mar Combined Training 10th Mar Fri 25th Mar 21st Mar see new information Mounted Easter Egg Hunt 2pm meet Birchdale Disney, LN6 Brills Farm Norton Disney, LN6 9JN The Church Field, Bloxholm Village, LN4 3QF 10 20 None Please remember to check emails and website for more dates. contact Kim Page for more details Text 07886440336
Date Activity Age/Ability Venue Cost Book in with SJ Training with Kirsty Sat 26th Mar Hardstaff Anthea Jepson 23rd Mar From 11am approx Thurs 31st Mar Eventer Training 21st Mar Mon 4th Apr 25th Mar from 10am approx. Training in show jumping (approx 45 mins) and crosscountry (approx 1.5 hours) with a short break between. LR and Minis 1.5 hours including both SJ and XC 80cm+ Collingham, NG23 7RF White House Farm, Eagle Moor, LN6 9DP 10 10 LR/ Minis 15 others Rally 10 am - 12 noon Highfield, email rallies@blankneyponyclub.co.uk Metheringham, LN4 3DF 5 and BACs or post with cheque Blacksmith's Cottage, Blacksmith's Lane, Boothby Graffoe, Lincs, LN5 0LQ Sun 24th Apr ODE White Hall schedule on website enter by PC80 - PC Disney, LN6 8th Apr Open 9JR Sat 30th Apr 20th Apr Junior Rally 10am - 12 noon Weds 11th May Senior Rally 1st May Sat 21st May 11th May Start 6pm Approx 45 mins flatwork and 45 mins SJ in groups Combined Training see new information Weds 1st June Rally 10am - 12 noon 22nd May 13 yrs & under 14yrs & over Highfield, Metheringham, LN4 3DF The Lodge, Grantham Road, Coleby, LN5 0AP Birchdale Disney, LN6 Highfield, Metheringham, LN4 3DF Sat 4th June Junior Show & Gymkhana Westmoor entries on the day schedule to follow Weds 15th June Junior Rally 5th June Start 6pm Approx 45 mins flatwork and 45 mins SJ in groups 13 yrs & under Lane, Kettlethorpe, LN1 2LE The Lodge, Grantham Road, Coleby, LN5 0AP members 45 5 5 20 5 5 Please remember to check emails and website for more dates. entries@blankneyponyclub.co.uk email rallies@blankneyponyclub.co.uk and BACs or post with cheque Blacksmith's Cottage, Blacksmith's Lane, Boothby Graffoe, Lincs, LN5 0LQ Kate Marshall treasurer@blankneyponyclub.co.uk