NEANGAR PARK PONY CLUB Inc. www.nppc.ponyclubvic.org.au Committee: April Edition 2012 I prefer a bike to a horse. The breaks are much easier to check! APRIL RALLY 8.30am gear check DC: Kim O Neill 03 5436 1548 0400 440594 tabmow@aussiebroadband.com.au President: Kim Fitzpatrick Vice President: Carmel House Treasurer: Secretary: Tracey Cole Sharon Mika Assist Secretary: Steve Mika Event Secretary: Sandra Grinton 0409333077 Lisa Horton Chief Instructor: Carolyn Peebles 0407306426 In This Month s Issue: NPPC CT Day Dahlia & Arts Maryborough HT Latest News Newsletter Contributions: If you have anything that you think should go in the newsletter, then please don t hesitate to send in an email to the new Newsletter Editor! Steve Mika March Rally, 2012 Riders: 17 Instructors: Games Sue Hutson, Flat Amy Walsh, Show Jumping Mikayla O Neill; Desire Steward Pony Pals Desire Stewart and Amy Walsh attended our club for the 1 st time to instruct. We welcome them aboard the NPPC rollercoaster of ponies, horses, children, parents and friends. What will the weather bring today? Who would have imagined what a lovely day we would have after the storms and rain we had up to Saturday night? It was great to see so many make the effort to come to Pony Club, when a Sunday Sleep in could have been so easy to do! The Pony Pals had Des all to themselves and with the help of many parents, all learnt lots whilst having fun. It is important that we continue to have helpers up with our pony pals each rally to keep them safe and help them learn with their ponies. You don t have to be a parent of a pony pal to help out and have some fun with them too. Sue has the NPPC riders, working hard on their Games techniques & rules. It is very pleasing to see all riders, whether a dressage rider, show jumper or a beginner, participating in games. It is so important to try new skills and your horse will enjoy a change too. Amy worked with the groups in Flat session. Again it doesn t matter what your preferred discipline is, they ALL go back to the basics of flat work. We look forward to seeing Amy again in May to continue her instruction now that she has met you all. It was fantastic to see our senior member Mikayla O Neill instructing jumping today. After not being able to get her float & horse out, she was volunteered by the DC at very short notice (on the way into PC at 8.00am in fact). Although she was a little nervous to start with, she soon had the riders trotting our grid. The purpose was to improve their balance and build up their riding position strength. No pain, no gain! It is not easy to instruct your peers and I am very proud of Mikayla s effort and willingness to have a go. Her reward was to see many of her students successfully completing at our Combined Training Day, the next week.
DC Report Continued Our theory session with Hannah, Georgia & Nikkita was fantastic. The girls showed everyone how to make their own Ribbon Brow bands in the two blues of course! It was a big job and everyone really enjoyed it, even if mum and dad had to hang around a little bit longer. I think the kids would agree; it was worth it. I expect to see all your new brow bands on at the next rally. We had two members join our NPPC family this rally; Billie Rodda on a NPPC favourite boy George and Rhylan O Toole on Sarah Sparkles. We hope you and your families have a fun time at Neangar Park Pony Club and make some life time friends. DC Report Kim O Neill Maryborough HT Latest Events: On the 25 th of March Toby Lake, Jack Lake, Steve Lake and I (Mikayla O Neill) participated at the state qualifiers for horse trials hosted by Maryborough Pony Club. The day was well organised and everything ran smooth. Steve rode in grade 2 open, Toby and I rode in grade 3 pony club and Jack rode in grade 4 pony club. Toby and I after dressage were sitting midfield, cross country was a challenging course, I went clear but got 4 time faults and Toby got 2 refusals. Showjumping was a tight course, Toby dropped 2 poles and I dropped one. Overall we had a pretty good day and were both happy with the performances of our boys. Jack did a lovely dressage test and was sitting 8 th, he got a clear round in showjumping and went around cross country very bold. He came back very happy with his day and was convinced he was going to get a placing; unfortunately he was eliminated as he missed jump number 14. There are lessons to be learned from every outing. Congratulations to our Neangar Riders and a big thanks to Mum (Kim O Neill) for pencilling grade 3 and I know she got a lot out of it and for the help of packing the showjumping up. Mikayla O Neill?? How did the day go??
Latest Events: AGM Annual General Meeting 26/3/12 Thank you to everyone that attended the AGM /April meeting. Our elected new committee is District Commissioner: Kim O Neill President: Kim Fitzpatrick Vice President: Carmel House Secretary: Sharon Mika Assistant Secretary: Steve Mika Treasurer: Tracey Cole Chief Instructor: Carolyn Peebles Events Secretary: Sandra Grinton & Lisa Horton Newsletter Editor: Steve Mika Canteen Manager: Andrea Rankin Thank you to all the out-going committee members, for your time, patience and endless work behind the scenes. It is great that you will all be still at NPPC to support our new committee. Dahlia & Arts Parade 17/3/12 We had a great time at the parade this year. Well done and thank you to all of our riders, parents and helpers who participated. The wonderful flagless flag bearers - Laura & Jypsy and Mikayla & Junior lead the parade behind the Victoria Police traffic pursuit cars with sirens and lights, and the Eaglehawk brass band behind them. Junior was not leaving Gypsy side as she showed him how it was done! Proudly representing NPPC in the two blues was Will & JJ, Janayah & Cricket, Hannah & Coby, Georgia & Doolan, Sinead & Ginger, Steph & Jonty and Taneika. What an unbelievable effort by all riders and parents, doing a terrific job representing our club amongst bagpipes, balloons, Dragons and trucks full of loud flapping children! Also an honourable mention to our poop collectors, Nathan and Sandra! Thank you Sue for organising another year at the Dahlia & Arts Parade
NPPC- Bendigo Horseland Combined Training Day 18/3/12 Weather: Fantastic, Competitors: Friendly, Organisation: Outstanding, Volunteers: Unbelievable, Judges: Appreciated, Set up: Shared, Canteen: Superb, Sponsorship: Beyond Generous, Fundraiser: Successful, Sleep over: Never Again! One lovely email received the following day: Hi Sandra, we just wanted to drop you a line to say what a wonderful day we all had!! Thank you all at your pony club. The food was fantastic and the people were great, very friendly. Thanks again, Stephany :-) NPPC riders results: See NPPC website for full results Pre Grade: Hannah Robinson on Tarni Grade 5: Georgia Cole on Doolan 5 th overall Nikkita House on Muscat Steph Horton on Jonty Best Dressage and 1 st overall Will Cole on JJ Ashleigh Robinson on Casey 2 nd overall Grade 4: Emma Lesuey on Icy Hannah Mika on Coby 2 nd overall Jack Lake on Lewis Trista Schriever on Ed Grade 3: Laura Grinton on Nero Best Dressage Mikayla O Neill on Junior 2 nd overall Toby Lake on Spot 1 st overall
* Property ID code & working with children checks We all need one. Forms in club rooms and please nominate NPPC as one of your youth organisations for WWC Check. If you already have check please bring to rally to copy Name Badges: New members need to pay an additional $10 for their name badge and we encourage our parents to also purchase one. Uniform: Woollen or Polo fleece Jumpers Ties, Polo shirts, name tags and NPPC Saddle clothes: Prices in the club rooms * Place orders at rally with Glenda Wilson on Ph: 54375210 PCAV Certificate Workbooks and Manuals: It has been decided that each member will work through the certificate books in our theory session after lunch at each rally. Please bring along $15 to purchase your workbooks on Sunday if you haven t already paid and the club will place an order and cover postage, this way we will all have our books by the MAY Rally to start. Next Club meeting: Next Meeting: MONDAY 30 TH APRIL at 7.30pm Please come along and have an input into your children s Pony Club. ALL WELCOME List of Things to Do Around our Club: Things to be done: At rally or working bee * Hang trophy shields in rooms - To be done Sunday? * New gate in Top Arena at car park end - Andy Cole working on * Shelving in sheds & clean up - Still need some in old shed * Gear Check reference sheet to be made up done Glenda * Club information packages to be put together for new member enquiries need to update contacts fees * New heaters in club rooms - Bendigo City Council reviewing *Cross Country jumps and car park development Clinton and Steve Lake 2012 project managers. NEW 2012/2013 FEES: Set at AGM 26/03/12 NOW INCLUDES 24/7 Insurance as directed by PCAV Riding Member Junior $200 Riding Member over 18 $220 Noting NPPC has only increased the Club fees by $5 but the PCAV insurance has increased to $115 junior and $135 senior. Fees are payable by the May Rally to ensure PCAV cards are issued in time and to enable riders to ride from 01/07/12. If families need assistance through a payment plan please speak to our new Treasurer: Tracey Cole. Attendance Cards & Grading: A reminder for anyone wanting to compete that they need to update their attendance card and/or their grading or they may be ineligible. If your card is held at the club and you want to compete in a pony club event you will need to ask for it. Cards to be lodged at gear check to be updated at each rally.
PCAV Rules of the Month: Bit and Helmet Fitting: The Bit: When a competition requires a compliant snaffle bit, the gear check steward can gently pull the bit to one side in the horse s mouth. This will expose the mouthpiece and central joint(s) for checking If the gear check steward is unable to determine if the bit if correct, they may require the rider to return to gear check at the completion of the test or applicable competition, to remove the bridle and check the bit. Do this in a safe place using a headstall and lead rope. If the bit is not compliant, the competitor must be eliminated. Neangar Park Pony Club & Midland Zone Calendar 2012: April 1 st April 14 th & 15 th Bendigo PC Interschool Competition April 22 nd Zone Flat, Musical & Games Qualifier at Huntly PC April 29 th Charlton Gymkhana May 6 th May 5 th & 6 th State Horse Trials May 6 th Horsham Dressage & Combined Training May 13 th Mandurang South Horse Trials May 18 th Dressage Judges Training Night at St Arnaud May 20 th NPPC Showjumping & Novelties Day May 27 th Mandurang South Geriatrics Horse Trials May 27 th Beaufort Novelties Day June 3 rd th (Monday) June 11 Queen s birthday weekend Bunnings BBQ June 10 th Maryborough Horse Trials June 16 th & 17 th State Games, Flat & Musical Ride June 24 th Instructors School Helmet Fit: Gear check stewards may ask the rider to demonstrate correct helmet fit by placing one hand on top of the helmet and moving helmet from side to side, back and forwards. A helmet only protects what it covers. Always wear a helmet low at the front to protect the forehead; it should fit snugly but comfortably. With a correctly adjusted harness, you cannot remove the helmet, or roll it backward or forward, to expose the forehead, obscure vision or hit the nose. If the fit is comfortable and the skin on your forehead moves with the helmet, the fit is correct; if not the helmet is too loose. Refer to rule 10.5 for other requirements All these are from the PCAV Gear Rules 2012 http://ponyclubvic.org.au/ July 1 st July 8 th July 15 th July 10 th July 21 st & 22 nd July 29 th June 29 th August 5 th August 4 th or 5 th August 5 th August 12 th August 19 th August 25 th or 26 th August 26 th September 9th September 9th September 16th September 23rd October 7th October 14th October 26th November 11th November (3 days) November 10th & 11th November 18th November 25th December 2nd December 9th Bealiba Smokey Memorial Novelties Day NPPC Dressage Day C Certificate Nominations Close State Zone Teams Challenge Grade 3 & 4 Horse Trials Mandurang South Combined Training St Arnaud Winer Woolies C Certificate Written Exam Horsham Gymkhana Winter Woolies Maryborough Horse Trials Zone Flat Team & SJ Ind. & Team Event Section B C Certificate Ridden Maldon Mega Event (HT, CT, SC & DR) Mandurang South Super Cross Bendigo Open EA Show NPPC Gymkhana Beaufort Navigation Ride Maryborough Schools Short Course Championships Rotary Swap Meet- NPPC to help Bealiba DR Jackpot (Sat) & SJ Championships (Sun) Maryborough Open Short Course Zone Instructors School Maldon Summer Showjumping Series
Ten Ways to get in Shape to Own a Horse! 1. Drop a heavy steel object on your foot. Don't pick it up right away. Shout "Get off stupid! Get off!" 2. Leap out of a moving vehicle and practice "Relaxing into the fall". Roll lithely into a ball, and spring to your feet! 3. Learn to grab your check book out of your purse/pocket and write out a $200. Check without even looking down. 4. Jog long distances carrying a halter and holding out a carrot. Go ahead and tell the neighbours what you're doing. They might as well know now. 5. Affix a pair of reins to a moving freight train and practice pulling it to a halt. And smile as if you are really having fun. 6. Hone your fibbing skills. "See, moving hay bales is fun!" and "I'm glad your lucky performance and multi-million dollar horse won you first place - I'm just thankful that my hard work and actual ability won me second place." 7. Practice dialling your chiropractor s number with both arms paralysed to the shoulder, and one foot anchoring the lead rope of a frisky horse. 8. Borrow the US Army slogan; "Be all that you can be'... (and then add) bitten, thrown, kicked, slimed, trampled." 9. Lie face down in the mud in your most expensive riding clothes and repeat to yourself: "This is a learning experience; this is a learning experience..." 10. Marry Money! Which two of these ponies exactly match? Answer on the last page but no cheating!! (taken from http://l.b5z.net/i/u/10127869/f/activitysheet6.pdf)
NOTICEBOARD: Assortment of Saddles for Sale: Hubertus 17 AP brown leather saddle $250 ono reduced! Bates 17 AP black leather $500 ono reduced! Lemus 16 AP brown leather $250 ono reduced! Not many left now be quick! Kim O Neill 54361548 HOSRE AND COUNTRY WINTER RUG SALES STARTS MONDAY at their new address POWELLS AVE POP IN SAY HELLO TO KAREN. LOOK FOR THE PAINTED HORSE! French Link Snaffle Stainless steel eggbutt french link snaffle bit 5 1/2" (brand new) Sandra Grinton 54461018 NPPC Would Like to Acknowledge the Following Sponsors: Kangaroo Flat Market Centre 293-303 High Street 5447 0818 Eaglehawk Fitzpatrick s 320 Eaglehawk Road, Eaglehawk Rotary Club of Eaglehawk Inc. PO Box 52 Eaglehawk 3556 Email: eaglehawk@rotaryd9800.org Ponies 2 & 4 match (03) 54373106 brentrothacker@bigpond.com www.rothackerstockfeeds.com.au