Fermanagh Harriers Branch of the Pony Club

Programme of Activities - 2019

Date Time Details

* Fri 13th 5:30pm Christmas Celebrations and Awards Presentation Dec Open to all members and their familiies. We will be bowling at Johnny Rockos in , followed by evening meal at Mahon’s Hotel. Please confirm numbers of kids and adults to our Social Secretary by 6th December so that bowling lanes and meals can be confirmed.

* Fri 6th 6pm Winter League (FINAL - 4 of 4) Dec Open to all members. Mini Starter Stakes at 6pm with higher classes following. Venue: Ray Thornton’s – .

* Fri 15th 6pm Winter League (3 of 4) Nov Open to all members. Mini Starter Stakes at 6pm with higher classes following. Venue: Ray Thornton’s – Florencecourt.

* Fri 1st 10am - Halloween Day Rally Nov 3pm The Day Rally is back! We're having a Day Rally for ALL approx members when everyone will have the opportunity to ride and do stable management. Please book via this link by Fri 25th October so that groups and times can be finalised and published here on the PC members pages. Venue: CAFRE Cost: £20

* Sat 26th morning Working Rally Oct This Working Rally is open to all riders and is an opportunity to get some training in to support your performances at the League. Please book by 20th Oct via this link so that groups/times can be confirmed (via the closed Facebook group, and Members' Page on the Website). Venue: Cost: FREE for members who attended Camp 2019

* Fri 18th 6pm Winter League (2 of 4) Oct Open to all members. Mini Starter Stakes at 6pm with higher classes following. Venue: Ray Thornton’s – Florencecourt.

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* Wed 16th 8pm Parents' Meeting Oct An opportunity for all parents to come along and discuss the Branch. Venue: Fermanagh House,

* Sat 12th morning Working Rally Oct This Working Rally is open to all riders and is an opportunity to get some training in to support your performances at the League. Please book via this link so that groups/times can be confirmed (via the closed Facebook group, and Members' Page on the Website). Venue: Trory Cost: FREE for members who attended Camp 2019

* Fri 4th 6pm Winter League (1 of 4) Oct Open to all members. Mini Starter Stakes at 6pm with higher classes following. Venue: Ray Thornton’s – Florencecourt.

Mon 26th Home Championships Aug Venue: Lusks The Seskinore Branch is hosting the Home Championships this year. More information is on our Area Competitions page (scroll down), and on the Seskinore Home Championships page. Note entries close on 12th August. **** No Entries will be accepted by Seskinore unless the Branch has confirmed the names of 2 helpers. We are required to provide volunteers for the Tack Inspection and Call Up duties in the 45cm classes. Please consider if one of you could do these roles, or if you know someone who could, and let me know asap. ****

* Wed 21st pm Cross Country Training Aug This is an opportunity for XC Training in advance of the Home Championships, concentrating on how to ride a xc course and improving confidence on grass. The time is likely to be afternoon, but TBC. Please book via the Bookings Page by Wed 14th Aug, so that numbers, times and cost can be finalised. (Payments on the day in a named and dated envelope please as online payments not possible because cost not finalised yet). Skull caps and body protectors to be worn. Venue: Gilford, Co Armagh (Becky Cullen's) Cost: £50 for the session, to be divided between riders.

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* Sat 17th pm Cross Country Rally at Carlanstown Aug This rally is open to all riders, and is another opportunity for XC Training in advance of the Home Championships. Please book via the Bookings Page by Sat 10th Aug, so that numbers with the venue. Skull caps and body protectors to be worn. Venue: Carlanstown, Kells, Co Meath Cost: €15 (In a named and dated envelope please on the day - online payments will not be possible for this rally).

* Tues 13th Late Flatwork / Dressage Rally Aug afternoon This rally is open to everyone, and will be focused on flatwork / Early / dressage - a good chance to get some dressage practice in Eve for those planning to go to Home Championships. Please book via the Bookings Page by Fri 9th Aug, so that groups and times can be finalised. All riders are asked to learn their dressage test before this rally. Groups will be 2, max 3 riders. Venue: Aldertree Equine Cost: £10

* Thurs 8th 6pm Showjumping Rally with Mandi King Aug This rally is open to everyone, and will be polework/showjumping focused. Please book via the Bookings Page by Sat 2nd Aug, so that groups and times can be finalised. Venue: Omagh (Mandi King's yard) Cost: £ 15

* Mon 5th 10am Junior Cross Country Rally Aug This rally is aimed at our under 12s members, and is a chance to practice cross country fences from 30cm up to 55cm. Thank you to the Somerville family for fence building, and the Bothwell family for hosting. Please book here. Venue: St Angelo Cost: A big Thank-you to Shirley & lots of smiles

* Sat 3rd pm Ride Around The World Aug All PC Branches will be taking part in the 'Big Ride Out / Ride Around the World'. This is part of the celebrations to mark the 90th year of the Pony Club. Our Event will be Mounted Fun Day, including a Treasure Hunt and BBQ at the Manor House. Please book via the Bookings Page by 31st July so we know how many to expect. Venue: Cost: £3/head

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* Wed 31st pm Cross Country Training July This is an opportunity for XC Training in advance of the Home Championships, concentrating on how to ride a xc course and improving confidence on grass. The time is likely to be afternoon, but TBC. Please book via the Bookings Page by Sat 28th July, so that numbers, times and cost can be finalised. (Payments on the day in a named and dated envelope please as online payments not possible because cost not finalised yet). Skull caps and body protectors to be worn. Venue: Gilford, Co Armagh (Becky Cullen's) Cost: £50 for the session, to be divided between riders.

Sat 13th Area Tetrathlon & Sun Venue: Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre (Ballymoney) & Finvoy 14th July The Mid Antrim Branch is hosting the Area Tetrathlon this year. Our members had great success last year, and it would be great to have our members taking part again this year. Further information will be available as we receive it on our the Area Competitions page on our website.

* Thurs 2:30pm Unmounted Tetrathlon Phases Training and Sausage 11th July Sizzle This is the last training session before the Area Tetrathlon, and there will be Sausage Sizzle afterwards. Please comment on the post on the Closed FB group so that we can gague numbers. (See more tet information on our Tet page here). Venue: Killadeas

* Tues 9th 3pm Unmounted Tetrathlon Phases Training (Swim, Run, July Shoot) This is an opportunity for all members to practice and train in the unmounted phases of tetrathlon, in advance of the Area Tetrathlon. (See more tet information on our Tet page here). Venue: Killadeas

Mon 8th Area Showjumping July Venue: The Meadows The Killultagh Branch is hosting the Area Showjumping this year, and we’d be delighted to have a team / members representing us on the day. Further information will be available as we receive it on our the Area Competitions page on our website.

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* Sat 6th Area Dressage July Venue: The Meadows Our Branch will be hosting the Area Dressage this year, and everyone's help will be needed to run the competition. Further information is available on the Area Dressage page of our Website

* Mon 1st - PONY CLUB CAMP Thurs 4th Our Annual Summer Camp is non-residential for our July members, but our ponies can stay overnight! The 4 days of camp are fun filled, with 2 riding and 2 stable management lessons each day. Booking is open via the website, so make sure you book your place and join in the fun. Venue: CAFRE

* Thurs Evening Unmounted Tetrathlon Phases Training (Swim, Run, 27th June Shoot) This is an opportunity for all members to practice and train in the unmounted phases of tetrathlon, in advance of the Branch Tetrathlons and the Area Tetrathlons. (See more tet information on our Tet page here). Venue: Killadeas

* Mon 24th Evening Cross Country Rally June This rally is suitable for ALL members. There will be fences from 30cm upwards, so everyone will be catered for. The waterjump is always popular :-). Please take the opportunity to get some cross country practice in. Please book by Saturday 22nd, via here. Don't forget back protectors and skullcaps Venue: CAFRE Cost: £5

* Thurs Evening Junior Cross Country Rally 20th June This rally is aimed at our under 12s members, and is a chance to practice cross country fences from 30cm up to 55cm. Thank you to the Somerville family for fence building, and the Bothwell family for hosting. Please book here. Venue: St Angelo Cost: A big Thank-you to Shirley & lots of smiles

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* Sat 15th 10am Open Working Rally June start This is a working rally open to all members. The focus will be on combined training, so you will have an opportunity to ride a dressage test, and also get in some showjumping practice. (The dressage tests for the Area Competitions will be used). Please book via this link by Fri 7th June, so that times can be finalised. Venue: CAFRE Cost: £12

* Thurs Evening Unmounted Tetrathlon Phases Training (Swim, Run, 13th June Shoot) This is an opportunity for all members to practice and train in the unmounted phases of tetrathlon, in advance of the Branch Tetrathlons and the Area Tetrathlons. (See more tet information on our Tet page here). Venue: Killadeas

Sat 8th AREA HORSE AND PONY CARE COMPETITION June See the Area Competitions Page on our website for details of all of the Area Competitions.

* Thurs 6th Evening Unmounted Tetrathlon Phases Training (Swim, Run, June Shoot) This is an opportunity for all members to practice and train in the unmounted phases of tetrathlon, in advance of the Branch Tetrathlons and the Area Tetrathlons. (See more tet information on our Tet page here). Venue: Killadeas

Sat 1st all day Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show June Traditionally our Branch members have supported the only show in the county. This year Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show will be on Saturday 1st June. There are lots of classes, and something to suit everyone. Full details of the schedule are available on the show website: www.enniskillenhorseshow.com Our Mounted Games Teams will be doing a games demonstration at the show, and encouraging anyone else who is interested to have a go too, so please come along on the day and join in. Venue: Necarne

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* Thurs Evening Unmounted Tetrathlon Phases Training (Swim, Run, 30th May Shoot) This is an opportunity for all members to practice and train in the unmounted phases of tetrathlon, in advance of the Branch Tetrathlons and the Area Tetrathlons. (See more tet information on our Tet page here). Venue: Killadeas

Sat 25th AREA GAMES COMPETITION May See the Area Competitions Page on our website for details of all of the Area Competitions.

* Thurs 6:15pm Games Training 23rd May This is the last training session before the Area Games competition. Our 2 teams did really well at the Area Games competition last year, and it would be great if we could match that achievement in 2019! All members are very welcome, so please come along and give it a go. Online booking will not be used for Games Training, so please have your £3 in a named and dated envelope. Venue: Garvary Cost:£3/session

* Sunday Morning Cross Country Rally 19th May This Cross Country Training Rally is suitable for all members. It's a lovely course, so come along and get some XC mileage under your belt in the run up to the Areas. Online booking is not open via this linkthis link. Venue: Carlanstown, Co Meath Cost:€15 TBC Cash to be paid on the day

* Thurs 6:15pm Games Training 16th May Our Games Training will run every Thursday unless (and otherwise advised. Our 2 teams did really well at the Area every Games competition last year, and it would be great if we Thursday) could match that achievement in 2019! All members are very welcome, so please come along and give it a go. Online booking will not be used for Games Training, so please have your £3 in a named and dated envelope. Venue: Garvary Cost:£3/session

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* Thurs 9th 6:15pm Games Training May (and Our Games Training will run every Thursday unless every otherwise advised. Our 2 teams did really well at the Area Thursday) Games competition last year, and it would be great if we could match that achievement in 2019! All members are very welcome, so please come along and give it a go. Online booking will not be used for Games Training, so please have your £3 in a named and dated envelope. Venue: Garvary Cost:£3/session

* Mon 6th pm Cross Country Rally May This rally is suitable for all members. Please book here by 1st May so we can confirm numbers. Venue: Scarva House Cost:TBC approx €20

* Thurs 2nd 6:15pm Games Training May (and Our Games Training will run every Thursday unless every otherwise advised. Our 2 teams did really well at the Area Thursday) Games competition last year, and it would be great if we could match that achievement in 2019! All members are very welcome, so please come along and give it a go. Online booking will not be used for Games Training, so please have your £3 in a named and dated envelope. Venue: Garvary Cost:£3/session

* Thurs 6:15pm Games Training 25th April Our Games Training will run every Thursday unless (and otherwise advised. Our 2 teams did really well at the Area every Games competition last year, and it would be great if we Thursday) could match that achievement in 2019! All members are very welcome, so please come along and give it a go. Online booking will not be used for Games Training, so please have your £3 in a named and dated envelope. Venue: Garvary Cost:£3/session

* Wed 24th 10am – Working Day Rally April 3:30pm The popular Day Rally is back! Open to all members. Everyone will have at least 2 riding lessons and a stable management session. Please book via this link by Friday 19th April. Looking forward to seeing you all then! Venue: CAFRE Cost: £15/member

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* Thurs 6:15pm Games Training 18th April Our Games Training will commence on Thurs 18th April and will run every Thursday unless otherwise advised. Our 2 teams did really well at the Area Games competition last year, and it would be great if we could match that achievement in 2019! All members are very welcome, so please come along and give it a go. Online booking will not be used for Games Training, so please have your £3 in a named and dated envelope. Venue: Garvary Cost:£3/session

* Thurs 4th 6pm, Working Rally with Mandi King April 7pm, This Working Rally is open to all members. Please book 8pm via this link . If possible, groups and times will remain the same as previous Mandi King rallies - this will be confirmed via the closed FB group. Venue: CAFRE

* Sat 30th morning Ride and Care Working Rally March This Working Rally will be an opportunity to do an hours riding (focusing on poles and gridwork), and also an hour of stable management. The rally is open to all members. Please book via this link . Please book by Fri 22nd March. Groups and times will be posted on the Facebook group. groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: Aldertree Equine Cost: £10

Sat 23rd Area 17 Dengie Showjumping Final March Good luck to the Fermanagh Members who have qualified for the final! Venue: Eglinton Equestrian Centre Host Branch: North Derry

Sun 10th Area 17 Dengie Dressage Final March Good luck to the Fermanagh Members who have qualified for the final! Venue: RDA Coleraine Host Branch: Route Hunt

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* Sat 9th morning Ride and Care Working Rally March This Working Rally will be an opportunity to do an hours riding (focusing on poles and gridwork), and also an hour of stable management. The rally is open to all members. Please book via this link . Groups and times will be posted on the Facebook group. groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: Aldertree Equine Cost: £10

* Thurs evening Working Rally with Yvonne Chism (3 of 3) 28th Feb This is a series of 3 working rallies focusing on dressage. Please book via this link by Thurs 7th Feb so that groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: CAFRE (for 2nd & 3rd weeks only) Cost: £20 for the series

* Tues 19th evening Working Rally with Yvonne Chism (2 of 3) Feb This is a series of 3 working rallies focusing on dressage. Please book via this link by Thurs 7th Feb so that groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: CAFRE (for 2nd & 3rd weeks only) Cost: £20 for the series

Sun 17th Regional Tetrathlon Training Day (including Qualifier) Feb Hosted By Seskinore Branch. Further details from Frances or on our Closed Facebook page when we receive them.

* Tues 12th evening Working Rally with Yvonne Chism (1 of 3) Feb This is a series of 3 working rallies focusing on dressage. Please book via this link by Thurs 7th Feb so that groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: Thorntons (for 1st week only) Cost: £20 for the series

Sun 3rd Regional Tetrathlon Training Day Feb Hosted By Route Hunt Branch. Further details from Frances or on our Closed Facebook page when we receive them.

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Sat 2nd Area Pony Club Quiz Feb Venue: Mageherafelt High School The Tullylagan Branch is hosting the Area Quiz this year, and we’d be delighted to have a team representing us on the day. Our Quiz Team thoroughly enjoyed the experience last year, so please consider joining in. Please let Frances or Denise know if you would like to be on a team.

* Thurs evening Working Rally with Mandi King (3 of 3) 31st Jan This is a series of 3 working rallies. Please book via this link by Fri 11th January so that groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: College in Enniskillen Cost: £20 for the series

* Thurs evening Working Rally with Mandi King (2 of 3) 24th Jan This is a series of 3 working rallies. Please book via this link by Fri 11th January so that groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: College in Enniskillen Cost: £20 for the series

Sun 20th Regional Tetrathlon Training Day (including Qualifier) Jan Hosted By North Down Branch. Further details from Frances or on our Closed Facebook page when we receive them.

* Thurs evening Working Rally with Mandi King (1 of 3) 17th Jan This is a series of 3 working rallies. Please book via this link by Fri 11th January so that groups/times can be confirmed. Venue: College in Enniskillen Cost: £20 for the series

Sun 6th Regional Tetrathlon Training Day Jan Hosted By East Down Branch. Further details from Frances or on our Closed Facebook page when we receive them.

* Fri 4th 10am – Working Day Rally Jan 3:30pm Open to all members. Please express your interest via the closed Facebook page so that groups can be confirmed. All members will have 2 riding lessons and 2 stable management sessions. A great opportunity to kick start the year! Venue: College in Enniskillen Cost: £10/member

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