Strathearn Branch of the Pony Club

STRATHEARN BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB

District Commissioner: Secretary: Mrs. Jane M. Cepok, Mrs. Morag Brewster, Drummawhance Farm, Rotmell Farm, Auchterarder, Ballinluig, Perthshire. Pitlochry, PH3 1NP Perthshire, Tel:01764 681267 PH9 0NU Mobile:07860 457119 Tel:01350 727682

17 January, 2017

Dear District Commissioner/Team Trainer,

We are holding a Mounted Games Day to assist children and their trainers to develop the skills required to compete in the Prince Philip Cup Games Competition this year. This is to be held at HIGHFIELD @ HOWE, Howe Country Centre, Arnot Acres, Giffordtown, Fife, KY15 7UW on SUNDAY 5 MARCH, 2017 in the Indoor Arena. Entries will be limited and will be taken in order as received.

Children will do some games individually; to assist them develop the skills needed, before being drawn into teams to compete under the supervision of a trainer. Line stewards are required and assistance will be given to those line stewards who are “first timers”.

The Area 1 Prince Philip Cup Games Competition will be held on Saturday, 20 May and will be hosted by Angus Branch of the Pony Club, with a friendly competition on Sunday 21 May.

The Area 19 Prince Philip Cup Games Competition will be held on Saturday, 20 May and will be hosted by Lanark and Upperward Branch of the Pony Club.

The Area Games for 2017 are:

Seniors Juniors

Bending Bending Old Sock Old Sock (Junior) Flag and Ball Bottle (Junior) Pyramid Quoit and Cone (Junior) Bottle 2 Mug 5 Mug Tyre Tyre 4 Flag 5 Flag Spare – 2 Flag Spare – 2 Flag

If you require any further details please do not hesitate to get in touch with me (01350 727682). Rule books for 2017 are now available from Pony Club Headquarters.

Yours sincerely,

Alistair Brewster Enc:2 STRATHEARN BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB PONY CLUB MOUNTED GAMES DAY - SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2017 At Highfield @ Howe, Howe Country Centre, Arnot Acres, Giffordtown, Fife, KY15 7UW Training Sessions for all Pony Club Members and Lane Stewards

N.B. All riders must be current members of the Pony Club and have their District Commissioners approval to attend. Age as on 1 January, 2017. Junior team games will follow sections 1 & 2 – Junior teams of four riders will be made up from sections 1 & 2. Teams will be allocated a trainer for instruction and supervision in all aspects of riding and competing safely as a team. Lane stewards will be instructed in the rules of team games, both morning and afternoon.

Section 1 (10.00a.m. prompt) 8 years and under. Entry fee £20. Limited – 30 riders Games to be played: Bending, 2 Mug, Sock and Bucket, Flag

Rider’s Name Age as on Branch Tel. No. 01.01.17

Section 2 9 and 10 years Entry fee £20. Limited – 30 riders Games to be played: Bending, 2 Mug, Sock and Bucket, Flag

Rider’s Name Age as on Branch Tel. No. 01.01.17

Sections 1 & 2 Junior team games: Bending, 2 Mug, Bottle (Junior), Quoit and Cone (Junior), 4 Flag

Trainer’s/Lane Steward’s Name ………………………….. Tel. No. ……………… ………………………….. Tel. No. ……………… ………………………….. Tel. No. ………………

Signature: ………………………………………District Commissioner/Secretary/Team Trainer

Email contact details ......

Cheques made payable to Strathearn Branch of the Pony Club must be sent to - Mr Alistair Brewster, Rotmell Farm, Ballinluig, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH9 0NU by Monday 27 February 2017 (tel:01350 727682; email:[email protected]) STRATHEARN BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB PONY CLUB MOUNTED GAMES DAY - SUNDAY 5 MARCH 2017 At Highfield @ Howe, Howe Country Centre, Arnot Acres, Giffordtown, Fife, KY15 7UW Training Sessions for all Pony Club Members and Lane Stewards

N.B. All riders must be current members of the Pony Club and have their District Commissioners approval to attend. Age as on 1 January, 2017. Senior team games will follow sections 3 & 4 – Senior teams of four riders will be made up from sections 3 & 4. Teams will be allocated a trainer for instruction and supervision in all aspects of riding and competing safely as a team. Lane Stewards will be instructed in the rules of team games, both morning and afternoon.

Section 3 (approx 1.30 p.m.) 11 and 12 years Entry fee £20 Limited – 30 riders Games to be played: 2 Mug, Sock and Bucket, Bottle, Stepping Stones and Flag

Rider’s name Age as on Branch Tel. No. 01.01.17

Section 4 13 and 14 Entry fee £20 Limited – 30 riders Games to be played: 2 Mug, Sock and Bucket, Bottle, Stepping Stones and Flag

Rider’s name Age as on Branch Tel. No. 01.01.17

Sections 3 & 4 Senior Team Games : 5 Mug, Bottle, Old Sock, Flag and Ball and 5 Flag

Trainer/Lane Steward’s name ……………………………. Tel. No. ………….. ……………………………. Tel. No. ………….. ……………………………. Tel. No. ………….

Signature …………………………………. District Commissioner/Secretary/Team Trainer

Email contact details ......

Cheques made payable to Strathearn Branch of the Pony Club must be sent to Mr. Alistair Brewster, Rotmell Farm, Ballinluig, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH9 0NU by Monday 27 February 2017 (tel:01350 727682; email:[email protected])