SMYTHESDALE & DISTRICT PONY CLUB INC. A0001527G ABN 57 961 998 978 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER DISTRICT COMMISSIONER Shane Simpson Stephanie Lawrence Lisa Grigsby Angela Taranto Brett Almond 5342 4411 5376 9008 5342 4890 5342 8036 0417 560 045 July 2009 NEWSLETTER FOR YOUR DIARY Don t Forget our first lesson each rally starts at 9.30am for all groups, gear check for all groups riding in their first lesson of the day is from 9.00am July 6 th - Newsletter items deadline 17 th - Committee Agenda Items Deadline 19th Smythesdale Pony Club Rally (at Ballarat PC Grounds Eventing theme again for ODE, holding an in-house Hickstead) 26 th July Smythesdale Pony Club Horse Trials August 3 rd - Newsletter items deadline 14 th - Committee Agenda Items Deadline 16th- Smythesdale Pony Club Rally Important!!!Don t Forget!!! July rally is at the Ballarat Pony Club Grounds, a big thank-you to Ballarat Pony Club for their overwhelming support with our July rally. Rally Day RSVP Have you RSVP ed yet for the July rally? Please do so ASAP so you can receive the information you need for the day regarding start time etc. Rally plans are only sent out once we receive your RSVP. Please RSVP to Shane on ssimpson@netconnect.com.au THIS MONTHS BIRTHDAYS AND ROSTER INFORMATION JULY BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to the following Smythesdale Pony Club members who have birthdays in July: Anna Pryse-Smith, Esther Stewart Apologies to any one I ve missed; let me know so we can add you in next time. NEWSLETTER ITEMS If anyone has any news or items they would like to go in our newsletter please forward them on to Cathy. These items can include get well greetings, achievements, family news, for sale items or events. Also please notify Cathy of any changes in contact details, i.e., phone, e-mail or postal address. phone ~ 5344 8354 e-mail ~ cathy_deeker@hotmail.com SET-UP ROSTER This rally since we are at Ballarat Pony Club grounds we will need to set up on the Sunday morning, please as many helpers as possible at around 8.30am. CANTEEN : We get a break from running Canteen this rally! Ballarat Pony Club are running the canteen at their grounds for us at our July rally. FIRST AID: Julie Lodge & Marianne Riddis. GEAR CHECK: - Sandra Morgan, Debby Stewart, Lieanne Brehaut, Jenny Crawley, Terri Pryse-Smith. Please contact Sandra on 5342 0965 if you are unable to help with gear check this rally.
26 & 27 Sept Werribee PC 2 Day Horse Trials Entries Open 14 August 2009, Camping available, Program available on their website. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! Have a look at how it is coming along and please forward any ideas and suggestions for things you would like to see on the website. This is going to look quite exciting over the next few weeks. www.smythesdale.ponyclubvic.org.au Club Information New Smythesdale Pony Club Mailing Address Lisa Grigsby The Secretary Smythesdale and District Pony Club Inc. 29 Devon Court Haddon, Vic, 3351 Events Coming Up: Hi everyone here are the upcoming events for the next couple of months. If you have any questions regarding any of these events give me a call on 5342 4411, or email me ssimpson@netconnect.com.au July 2009 18 July Novelty Show at Raglan 2nd of 5 novelty shows for 2009 19 July Bacchus Marsh PC ODE grades 2-5 19 July NCAS Assessment Day Colac Pony Club 19 July NCAS Assessment Day Smythesdale Pony Club 26 July Smythesdale Pony Club Horse Trials, grades 1-5 Entries close Wednesday 15/7/09 August 2009 2 August NCAS Assessment Day Drysdale / Leopold BZ 8 August Rokewood GC Gymkhana 9 August Maryborough & District PC Horse Trials, Teams HT & Invitational CT 9 August Bacchus Marsh PC Pre Royal Show 16 August Portarlington PC BEDS Round 4, Grades 1-5 23 August Corio Moorabool PC Open Show 30 August Little River PC ODE Grades 1-5 September 2009 12 Sept Colac PC BEDS 13 Sept Ballan Horse Trials Grades 2-5 13 Sept Kingston PC CT & Dressage Day 20 Sept Glenlyon PC Gymkhana 27 Sept Ballarat PC Open Novelty Show October 2009 10 October Smythesdale Pony Club Fair Go Fun Day Gymkhana 11 October Ballarat PC Horse Trials 17 October Maldon PC Showjumping Series 18 October Oaklands Horse Trials 18 October Doongala PC CT & Dressage Day 25 October Leighdale PC BEDS Round 7 31 October Colac PC Horse Trials Grades 1-3 & EFA Remember the PCAV Website, it s a very handy reference point annual events calendars for all zones are listed on this, Pony Club rules, dressage tests, etc. www.ponyclubvic.org.au Also check out our Smythesdale Pony Club Website. Shane has done a huge amount of work on it and it is looking fantastic. You will also find this Events List on there now! Another great day out at Barwon Valley Horse Trials recently with a few of us getting together and supporting each other. A lot of fun and some great riding! Very best of luck to all our members entering our Horse Trials on the 26 th July. Hope you all have a fun and safe day. Don t forget the most important part of competing ENJOY!! Great to see a few more people on the Events Mailing List. Very little has been sent out this month as nothing new has come my way - sorry! Don t forget to let me know if you want to be added to the list. Catch me at Pony Club, or send me an email. Anni Saturday 18 th July 10am 2pm At WYEC We need as many people as possible to come along to this important working bee. We are holding our Horse Trails the following week so need to ensure we have the grounds in ship shape. Bring shovels, rakes etc If you have a trailer that you are able to bring along could you let Shane know as it would be really helpful. thanks
Hickstead Competition at our July Rally at Ballarat Pony Club Grounds CLASSIFIEDS At our July rally we are going to hold an in-house Dressage and Hickstead competition. For those kids unsure of how the event works the basics are that the competition includes a dressage test and then a single jumping course that includes both showjumping and cross country jumps in the one course. It will be a day of fun and encouragement for all our riders. Everyone will be given every opportunity to safely be involved with the least amount of worry for both riders and parents that we can provide. Anyone not taking part in the Hickstead will still have lessons as usual, they will be placed in appropriately combined groups for the day. There is still room for a few more riders if you would like to have a go, ring Brett if you are a little unsure about what is involved. Horses Birthday night out (Old Christmas in July get together) st Saturday August 1 st at the Scarsdale Hotel. FOR SALE: Wintec Synthetic All Purpose Saddle. 15.5 inch (39.5cm); has a changeable gullet and has Cair. Good Condition; no damage, well looked after. $500ono Status Synthetic All Purpose Saddle 16 inch (40cm); small repaired damage; but has always passed gear check despite damage; otherwise good condition. $100 Weatherbeeta Flex Rider Body Protector Navy Blue Body Protector, fantastic for Cross Country or just general riding; in good condition with adjustable shoulders and size Purple Level 3 Protection (Highest possible level of protection). Ladies Xsmall/ size 32; Chest31-32inch, Over Shoulder 30inch, Waist 25-26inch. $150 See Danni at July Pony Club Rally AGISTMENT AVAILABLE 5 acres, excellent fencing, dam with water all year, improved pasture -saving handfeeding ph:53428368 FOR SALE 10.1hh Shetland Gelding. PC experience. Ridden and handled by 3 11 year old girls. Loving, solid and reliable, but can be pushy a true shetty. To the very best of homes only. $neg to right home. Phone: 5336 3642 (Michelle) A week after the Horse Trials we are organising a night out for the parents and friends and instructors of our junior riders, it just happens to land on August 1 st which happens to be the Horses Birthday. So, it should be a good reason to come out for the night and have a meal and drink with all your other horsey friends. We have booked the Scarsdale Hotel from 6.30pm on the night. We would really love as many of our parents, friends and instructors come along and just enjoy a night out together for all the ones that put the effort in for our kids. TRANSPORT TO OUR JULY RALLY REQUIRED Horse Wanted 14 15hh Gelding. Prefer approx 10 12 years old with Pony Club experience. For 11yo girl - currently attending PC, competent rider wanting safe, reliable mount to go with. Excellent, loving, knowledgeable horsey home guaranteed. Phone: 5336 3642 (Michelle) Saddle Wanted - We are looking for a saddle for a 14.2 HH finely built Arabian. It would need to be an all purpose in good condition, 17 inches with a deep seat. Please contact Kath Chapman at pony club or on 0431 599 250 Saddle for Sale Wintec 15 all purpose with changeable gullet, had very little use. Half price at $400. See Teresa or phone 0407 515 298 ANNA PRYSE SMITH AND BRIONY DEEKER FRADD BOTH REQUIRE A LIFT FOR THEIR PONIES FOR THE JULY RALLY. IF ANYONE IS ABLE TO GIVE EITHER OF THESE GIRL S PONIES A LIFT PLEASE CONTACT CATHY ON 5344 8354 (BOTH ARE EASY TO FLOAT)
Training on the WYEC Grounds Did you know you can access the centre without paying casual users fees and with PCAV insurance cover. You need to be clear that you are training for a special purpose such as you need some extra help with your horse, or you need to work on a certain discipline or training for a ODE, a games event or event of some kind. The training needs to be with our permanent instructors Allison Hayes, Sue Bradley, Nick Benyon or Gab Clark. It can be at any time during the week or on weekends. Just make sure you check if any other core users are using the centre at the time. You can use sand, cross country and even our jumps if you are prepared to get them out and pack them up again. Allison on 0400 446 363 Nick on 0416 387 408 Sue on 0439 428 769 Gab on 0422 002325 Talk directly to the Instructors to book in. Thank you to the Morgan family for their recent generous support of our gymkhana please tell your friends and family about their fencing business. Rays Outdoor & Camping Discounts Remember the discount with Rays available for SPC members. Just quote D77228 to get 22.5% discount on all Industrial work wear & footwear & 10% discount on all other items*. This offer applies to all Rays stores Australia wide. *Some exclusions apply. We need some more First Aid volunteers The club is on the hunt for some more parents who may have level 2 First Aid certificates. We need some more numbers in the team so that you all only need to do it at a few rallies each year. Please pop up your hand if you can help with this one, you can see Julie Lodge or Shane if you can help out. Thank-you. WYEC CASUAL USER FEES At the recent WYEC meeting a motion was put forward to reduce the casual user s fee for the core user groups of the centre. The WYEC committee, which includes members from Rokewood PC, Adult Riders and Smythesdale PC along with the WYEC management group voted unanimously to reduce the casual user fees for the core groups of the centre. The new User fees for the core user groups (which includes SPC) is as follows which now revolves around families. 12 month casual user Family $70 6 month casual user Family $50 1 month casual user Family $30 Day casual user same as one month. Guest pass - $10 per rider per day Included in the restructuring is that you may bring a friend to ride (if you have the casual user membership) for $10 per rider per day For further information call Liz Sayers (the booking Officer) on 0408585919 Very Important Note It is extremely important that all riders have paid at least the insurance component of their membership fees prior to mounting their horses at the July rally. If you haven t had the chance to pay your fees could you make sure that the insurance is paid as soon as you get to Pony Club so that if any thing untoward happens you are covered. Pony Club Keys For anyone having training on the WYEC grounds the keys are now held by Angela Taranto. Please organise pick up and drop off of the keys with Angela and please be fair and give as much notice as possible. For casual users you must still use the key at the Foodworks store in Smythesdale. Thanks
President s Spiel Hi there Pony Clubbers, From Your Committee There seems to be a magnitude of things going on around the club at the moment, so make sure you enjoy and hang on for the ride, so to speak. The word is that we have been successful with our recent grant application. That will mean approx 20 new sets of jump wings (40 wings) and 2 cups to go with each set. They will be new, light, all the same type and will look great. We won t know ourselves and will all be looking forward to seeing them. WYEC has also been successful in their application for a permanent 60x20 sand arena over behind the current sand arena. At our July and August rallies we will be welcoming quite a few new members, please look out for anyone that looks to be lost and introduce yourself. Mind you, at the July rally we may be the one s lost. Please go out of your way to make our new members feel part of our fantastic club. With the July rally, it is going to be a bit of a mixed up day, we will be running an in-house hickstead as well as running normal lessons and we will be in unfamiliar territory, so please be a bit forgiving if the day doesn t go 100% to plan, and especially where you can please be around and help the kids and instructors with the hickstead. Looking forward to the new membership year with lots of new faces and lots of new things happening around the club. I would also like to encourage a couple more parents to come and join the committee, please come and talk with us if you are even just slightly interested, there are a couple of small but very important jobs that could be easily handled by someone who has an interest in the quality touches around the club. All our thoughts go out to the Stewart family, Debby, Martin, Esther and Ethan on the passing or your Dad and Opa. We are all thinking of you. Thank-you and catch you all at the July rally and our Horse Trials the following week. Cheers Shane From your District Commissioner Hi there everyone, I hope that everyone has had an enjoyable school holidays and got to ride when there was a slight break in the rain. I know we need the rain to make the grass grow but it s fun to get out and about too. Remember to check your horses regularly during winter to keep an eye on their weight, condition can drop quickly in the cold. It s sometimes hard to tell with the rug on. I would like to thank everyone once again for their tremendous enthusiasm and support during the last rally and with their terrific effort for set up and pack up, Thank you a job well done. There has been an exciting development from PCAV with the new introduction of F grade Show Jumping which is a lower and perhaps a little easier (than E) for our beginning to compete grade 5 riders. F grade SJ will consist of 6-10 obstacles, staring at a minimum height of 35 cm as apposed to 45cm for E grade or a maximum start height of 45cm and a finishing height of only 55cm as apposed to 70 for E grade. This may be a little overwhelming so if you get a chance check out the PCAV web site for some interesting reading (www.ponyclubvic.org.au). I believe that the new SJ grade is a great incentive for more of our young riders to get involved in competing at a level that was perhaps a little too daunting in the past. Good luck to everyone wanting to have a go and I am sure we will receive a few more grading requests for SJ. Another rule change for those of you out and about competing: A fall of a competitor at obstacle during the x country stage of Horse Trials is now an elimination. Our July rally will be run a little differently for those riders wishing to complete the inhouse Hickstead with a few theory and practice sessions and then the mini comp in the afternoon. All riders that have elected not to participate in the hickstead will still have a very active rally similar to what the club normally runs with their instructors. We will be requiring some help from parents to supervise a jump on X country as the riders come through this stage, Any help would be greatly appreciated. Congratulations and a great effort to Angela Crawley, Thea Kershaw, Esther Stewart, Georgie Simpson and Jordan Almond who represented our club at Barwon Valley Horse trials it was a great day with some good results. And finally but not
least, good luck to everyone competing this month and I hope that you have an enjoyable rally, looking forward to seeing all your cheery faces. Cheers Brett. A NOTE FROM OUR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR Unfortunately we lose our Chief Instructor after the July rally. Sue is taking on some additional studies with her work and cannot be available on an ongoing basis. In a short time Sue has bought in some great ideas for our rallies and worked closely with Brett and myself to implement our committee s and instructors new ideas. It will be a shame to lose her from the role and we hope that she can still get along to some of our rallies and give the odd lesson or two. SMYTHESDALE & DISTRICT PONY CLUB Inc. COMBINED TRAINING DAY DRESSAGE & SHOWJUMPING DAY FRESHMANS JUMPING Register Association: AOOO1527G. ABN 57 961 998 978 SATURDAY 28 TH MARCH 2009 PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: KEN FILBEY FINANCIAL SERVICES Ken Filbey DIP FS (FP) Authorised Representative of AXA Financial Planning 6 Lowe st, Ballarat. 5332 9493 UNICORN PARK EQUESTRIAN PARK 33 Courts Rd Clarendon 3352 5341 5783 Smythesdale & District Pony Club Horse Trials (ODE) on Sunday July 26 th. Helpers needed urgently!! The big one is only 2 weeks away now, and we are still needing quite a few helpers for our major fundraising event. We mainly need - Cross country judges x lots - People to cook and donate food for the judges - Front desk helpers - Gear checkers - Dressage pencilers - Stewards to help keep things moving on time - Gate controllers - Canteen helpers - Set up helpers (Friday 24 th and Saturday 25 th beforehand) Please, please put your name down somewhere to help, this event needs every single one of us to be involved to happen and be successful. We are going to have a major raffle at the event, and we have some brilliant prizes from jump poles, saddle blankets, brow bands and heaps more, so if anyone would like to donate something towards the raffle please let the Junior Committee or myself know. Thanks heaps everyone Cheers Shane HELENA KIRBY Golden Plains Shire Supporting the youth of our shire STAYSOUND. QLD.PTY.LTD. Leading Equine Performance Products. including Good as Gold JUROX, NSW Veterinary Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of Promectin Plus Horse Wormers PORTABLE YARDS -Easily Erected-Quality Construction- For horses, cattle, sheep and dogs All sizes Ron Eyers 546 53700 MINCHIES HAY CUBES Minchies Stock Feed Adam Shaw