East Devon Hunt Branch of the Pony Club Newsletter Winter 2014 President: Catriona Murray District Commissioner: Jill Hill 01395 568205 Assistant DC: Tanya Davies 01395 567539 Membership Secretary: Liz Dymond 01404 45403 Secretary: Derek Hall 01395 519322 Treasurer: Derek Hall 01395 519322 Sue Lee (Tetrathlon) 01404 841231 Janet Sanders (Sweatshirt Orders) 01884 34917 Dan Trott (Health & Safety Officer) Jill Harwood (Child Protection Officer) DC Report Dear Members, Committee Members Martine Conneeley (Rally Co-ordinator) 07748 981677 Beverly Norman (Instructor & Training Co-ordinator) 07853 150064 Sarnia Keats, Mike Spry, Carolyne Allanson-Bailey, Katrina Prew Social Secretary Becki Davies Junior Committee Libby Norman I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year and hope you are all well rested and looking forward to the coming season with your ponies. I am sure you would all like to join me in thanking Carolyne for all her work and commitment over the last few years, but we are not losing her as she is staying on the committee, I am glad to say, so will be a big support in the coming months. We have lots of Training, Rallies and other activities planned for the next few months which I hope everyone will find there is something for them. If you feel we are missing something please call or email me or any committee member, or if you would like to be more involved with something please say. We are all here to help but your support is essential. For those of you who don't know me I have two children one which is in the East Devon Pony Club and one who competes in British Showjumping. I have been an Instructor for many years in the area and was on the committee many years ago. I would like to encourage an all inclusive atmosphere within the club with all welcome. We have a fantastic committee who are very committed and give up a lot of time for the club so please support them in any way you can. Look forward to meeting you in the coming months Jill Hill
Team Show Jumping Team Showjumping competitions have been few and far between this year. However, the Easties made the most of the Taunton Vale PC Team SJ event at Pontispool in October. It was lovely to see some new members joining the teams too. We entered strong teams in four of the six classes held on the day and were delighted to win 3 classes! It was a fantastic day with East Devon members taking home a haul of super rosettes for individual and team placings, dominating the competition with well ridden rounds, all were turned out immaculately and had great team spirit. Winning Teams were Class 3 The East Devon Sapphires Bethany Reed, Emma Preger, Rosie Varley & Ben Davies. Class 5 The East Devon Rubies Caitlin Astley-Jones, Chloe Howard, Georgie Conneeley & Sophie Griffin. Class 6 The East Devon Rubies again! Well done to all of you that competed. Halloween Party 2013 Our first annual Halloween party was an absolute hoot! Expertly arranged by our Social & Junior Committee, we had it all...costumes, fantastic decorations, music, games, ghost stories, tons of sweets, pumpkin soup and the scary, Terror Trail! Everyone made such an effort with their fancy dress and looked amazing! Take a look at pics! The Junior Fancy Dress Prize was won by Humphrey Parker, 5, and Dracula s Bride, Makindi Trim won the Senior Fancy Dress. Looking forward to the next one!
Christmas Show The Christmas Show had a change of schedule this year. Alongside the usual show jumping classes we included some fun dressage classes and a horse & hound class which were all really good fun. All who came left laden with chocolate, rosettes and big smiles! A big thank you to Bev, Libby and all the committee members who came to help throughout the day. Joke Box A. What is a horse s favourite game? Q. Stable Tennis! FACT FILE The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph (55 mph). FACT!
TEST TRAINING & RESULTS Our members achieved much success this year with The Pony Club Tests. These tests are designed to improve members knowledge of Pony Care and Riding skills. They are a great tool to measure your progress and the higher level tests (B & above) contribute towards BHS Exams and UCAS points so are well worth doing! Pony Club tests are entirely optional so full credit is given to those children who attend the training sessions and put themselves forward for the exams well done! D+ and C Test training began back in October with the Examinations taking place over the Christmas break with a 100% pass rate AMAZING! Congratulations to the following members: D+ Test- Georgia Sheldon-Smith, Mia Lillicrap, Emma Woofenden, Ellie Ridout, Rosie Varley, Megs Parker, Martha Keats, Emma Preger & Laura Coles Road Rider Badge Emma Woofenden, Ellie Ridout, Megs Parker, Martha Keats, Rosie Varley, Emma Preger & Laura Coles C Test Rosie Varley, Meg Parker, Martha Keats, Emma Preger, Laura Coles Ben Davies, Natalia Berry, Nicky Peree, Pascha Lillicrap, Caitlin Astley-Jones Instructors Profile Gemma Barry The club is really pleased to welcome Gemma who will be taking regular Flatwork & Dressage Rallies throughout the next few months for us and will be involved in selecting and training our Dressage Teams towards the Area Competition in the Summer. Some you may remember Gemma from Intensive Camp at Easter last year but for those of you that don t, here is some background. A highly experienced Instructor, Gemma holds the BHS I qualification and has a Post Grad in Animal Physiotherapy. She has been Lecturer at Bicton College for the past 8 years and previous to this, taught at Millfield Prep School. Gemma won BHS Young Instructor of the Year 2008 which is a fantastic accomplishment. Specialising in Equine Biomechanics and Movement along with a proven track record in training the next generation of riders and instructors, makes her a perfect choice. Flatwork/Dressage rallies are for all levels and abilities so please come along and give it a try. AGM & Prize Giving Saturday 8th Feb! Our big night of the year is nearly upon us and we hope to see as many of you as possible at The Blue Ball, Sidford on Saturday 8th Feb. 7pm start. This night allows us to review 2013 and recognise the children s achievements during the past year. Its also a great opportunity to find out what is planned for the year ahead, voice your thoughts or ideas, catch up and meet old friends and new. The buffet is also very nice! Its free to attend and everyone is welcome!
What's On... January Friday 10th Cost Sunday 12th Friday 17th Mounted Games Rally at Hitts Barton Sessions start from 1:30pm (all levels, Lead Rein welcome) Friday 24th Saturday 25th Badge Rally @ Bicknells Farm, Kentisbeare. 10am Start 5 Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Friday 31st February Sunday 2nd Flatwork Rally with Gemma Barry at Kentisbeare House, Kentisbeare. All levels welcome. Sessions from 10am Friday 7th Saturday 8th AGM & Prize Giving. The Blue Ball, Sidford. 7pm Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Friday 14th Sunday 16th Tuesday 18th Mounted Games Rally at Kentisbeare House Sessions start from 1:30pm (all levels, Lead Rein welcome) All Comers Rally with Sarah Harrison at Colesfield Sessions start from 10am Thursday 20th Show Jumping with Mandy Frost @ Kentisbeare Hse 20 Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Friday 21st Badge Rally at Otterdene. 10am start 5 Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Saturday 22nd Friday 28th March Dressage Rally with Abbie Huges at Newhall Equestrian Centre, Broadcyst. All levels welcome. Sessions from 10am 15 Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Saturday 1st XC Rally at Bicton Arena. All Levels welcome. 18 Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Friday 7th
What's On... March cont. Sunday 9th Friday 14th Mounted Games Rally at Kentisbeare House. Sessions from 1:30pm. Sessions start from 6:30pm Cost Sunday 16th EDHPC Spring Hunter Trial at Bicton Arena See Website for Schedule Friday 21st Sunday 23rd Friday 28th. Sessions start from 6:30pm Flatwork Rally with Gemma Barry at Kentisbeare House. Sessions start from 10am. Sessions start from 6:30pm Saturday 29th Badge Rally at Bicknells Farm, Cullompton. 10am start April Tuesday 1st C+ Training Care at Otterdene. 6pm Start Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Sunday 6th Mounted Games Rally at Kentisbeare House. Sessions from 1:30pm Tuesday 8th C+ Training Riding at Hitts Barton. 6pm Start Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Wednesday 9th Mini/Junior Rally at Newhall Equestrian Centre Thursday 10th Show Jumping Rally at Bicton Arena with Sarah Mawdsley & Kay Simpson. Sessions start from 10am. 12 Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Monday 14th Competition Training Camp at Bicton Arena. Suitable for TBC More info and prices to follow Wednesday 16th Senior Members jumping 2 6 and above Sat 19th Junior Easter Egg Fun Ride at Hoppins Farm, Newton TBC As above Poppleford Tuesday 22nd C+ Training Care at Otterdene. 6pm Start Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com Tuesday 29th C+ Training Riding at Hitts Barton. 6pm Start Book through Moe stunmoe@hotmail.com SUMMER CAMP MORE INFO & PRICES TO FOLLOW. MONDAY 28TH THURSDAY 31ST JULY AT BICTON ARENA. ALL LEVELS WELCOME AND CATERED If you are able to lend a hand at the Spring Hunter Trial or either of the Camps, please let a committee member know we need you! All the activities and events run by the club are done so by volunteers, please support them. Thank You!
Event/Rally Date Rider Payment Comments (Jump height Restrictions etc.) Please supply all your contact details with payment for the events and rally's and send to the address below. Moe Conneeley Little Turbury, Long Lane, Dunkeswell, Honiton EX14 4QN PAYMENT MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO THE RALLY. Name: Telephone: Email: SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE DUE NOW! PLEASE FORWARD PAYMENT TO LIZ DYMOND ASAP!