VINE PONY CLUB www.pcuk.org/vine Hoof Print AUTUMN 2012 NEWSLETTER
VINE PONY CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ORGANISERS
Area 13 Representative Mrs Dawn Taylor President Mrs Maggie Richardson
District Commissioner General Rallies *Caroline Blatchford 07850 135138 *Mrs Fiona McAlister 01256 397442 Woodhams Farmhouse, Holly Cottage, North Waltham, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 2BZ Kings Worthy, Winchester SO23 7LB [email protected]
Assistant District Commissioner Mini Activities *Mrs Brenda Sampson 01635 298379 *Mrs Tina Skipworth 01635 33773 2 Tower Hill Court, Kingsclere, Berks RG20 5SS Adbury Park, Burghclere, Berks RG20 4HB Hon Treasurer [email protected] *Mrs Bo De Groot 01256 770260 Special Organisers Ashe Court, Ashe, Overton, Hants RG25 3AH *Mrs Auriol Adams 01256 850453 [email protected] Yew Tree Cottage, Ibworth, Hants RG26 5TJ Hon Secretary [email protected] *Mrs Penny Burton 01635 254761 *Mrs Carrie Lees 01256 397571 Ashley, Ball Hill, Newbury, Berks RG20 0NS Orchard House, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 3BE [email protected] [email protected]
Chief Instructor *Mrs Phillippa Chamings 01189 814494 Racing Co-ordinator, Hunting and Tests/Badges Inhurst Farmhouse, Baughurst, Tadley, Hants RG26 5JS *Mrs Brenda Sampson 01635 298379 [email protected] 2, Tower Hill Court, Kingsclere, Berks RG20 5SS
Racing Mrs Charlotte Fuller 01635 250658 Health & Safety Penwood Grange, Penwood, Newbury, Berks RG20 9EW *Mrs Fiona McAlister 01256 397442 [email protected] Holly Cottage, North Waltham, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 2BZ [email protected] Polo Co-ordinator and Tetrathlon *Mrs Auriol Adams 01256 850453 Child Protection Officer Yew Tree Cottage, Ibworth, Hants RG26 5TJ *Mrs Bo De Groot 01256 770260 [email protected] Ashe Court, Ashe, Overton, Hants RG25 3AH Polo Mr Jon Casemore 07747 880592 [email protected] Park Farm, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hants RG23 7EH [email protected] Show Jumping *Mrs Tamsin Raymond 07833 536363/01256 397257 Newsletter and Website Organiser *Mrs Caroline Blatchford 07850 135138 Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 3BD [email protected] [email protected] Woodhams Farmhouse, Springvale Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Dressage Hants SO23 7LB *Mrs Katie Bartlett 01635 268288 / 07711 747715 Club Clothing Hogscombe, Greenham, Thatcham, Berks *Mrs Penny Burton 01635 254761 RG19 8HW Ashley, Ball Hill, Newbury, Berks RG20 0NS [email protected] [email protected] Eventing *On Vine PC committee *Mrs Phillippa Chamings 01189 814494
Inhurst Farmhouse, Baughurst, Tadley, Hants RG26 5JS [email protected]
*Mrs Carrie Lees 01256 397571
Orchard House, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 3BE [email protected]
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Dear Members
Welcome to Hoof Print !
With the hugely successful One Day Event and the unforgettable talk by Clare Balding, the Vine’s Autumn programme got off to a flying start.
It was good to see so many members and their families at both events and, at Clare’s talk, we were joined by a large number of Vine “supporters”. As a branch we are incredibly lucky that we can call on a network of volunteers who do not have children currently in the branch but, nevertheless, are willing to help organise events or make resources, such as the impressive facilities at Cheam School, available. As a thank you, we were able to invite many of our supporters to attend Clare’s talk as guests of the Vine.
Our other key source of volunteers is, of course, the parents of our members and, on behalf of our members, a big thank you for everything which you have done for the Vine during 2012 and a thank you in advance for everything you do in 2013! If you are the parent of a new member and you are not sure how you can help, please look out for requests for volunteers in Hoofprint or have a chat with any committee member. There are always things (big and small, horsey and non-horsey) to do which make a huge difference to the experiences which we can offer to our members and their ponies. Only our instructors are paid. Everyone else is a volunteer, so we really do need you!!
Best wishes, Caroline
Over 300 people attended “An Evening with Clare Balding”. We raised over £1,000 for the Vine PC and nearly £350 for Riding for the Disabled (Clare’s chosen charity) which was split between two local branches.
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Camp
Camp dates are:
Mini Camp Monday 5 – Thursday 8 August Adbury Park, Burghclere, Berks RG20 4HB ( By kind permission of Mr & Mrs Skipworth) Age 8 or under on 31 August 2013
Junior Camp Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August Three Maids, Down Farm, Down Farm Lane Headbourne Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6RG Age 9 - 13 on 31 August 2013
Senior Camp Sunday 28 July (eve) – Thursday 1 August Boomerang Stables, West Soley, Hungerford RG17 0TW Age 14 or over on 31 August 2013
The forms have gone out for Junior Camp – see website if you need a copy. Please do book your place early. We need to know who is coming ASAP so that we can book the best instructors before they get committed to do other things!
Forms for the other camps will be sent out in the New Year. Clothing
After many years supporting the branch in a variety of different roles, Julie Mitchell is standing down as clothing organiser. Thank you for outstanding contribution to the Vine, Julie.
Penny Burton (Membership Secretary) has kindly offered to take on this role from 1 January 2013. Watch out for an email in the New Year with a list of clothing available together with prices and arrangements for ordering.
For any pre-Christmas orders please contact Julie Mitchell (address on the front)
Not All Hats Are Equal
Not all riding hats meet stringent safety requirements. The Pony Club requires all hats worn by members at PC events to be tagged to show that they meet high standards of safety. The tag is a little purple label which should be attached to the hat – usually by wrapping it round the chin strap at the back.
Hats are often checked at events and, to avoid last minute issues (which can be seriously stressful for members and their parents!), we strongly recommend that you get any hats checked and tagged at the earliest opportunity. Hoof Print
The nominated hat taggers for the Vine are Caroline Blatchford and Penny Burton. Our children are different ages so between us we attend a good proportion of rallies etc. We will also make special arrangements to attend mini events from time to time.
It is helpful to read the rules before you buy a new hat for your son or daughter. To see the rules please click on the link: http://www.pcuk.org/uploads/HAT_RULE_2012.pdf
Any queries, please contact Caroline or Penny (details at the front) Vine Shows
Saturday 23 February Spring Show at Sparsholt (from 2’0” – 2’3”)
Monday 27 May Vine PC Open Show at Park Farm, Oakley
Sunday 9 September ODE Levels 1 & 2
Area and National Dates
A list of some of the key dates. Please do, however, double check them on the main PC website if you are relying on them to book holidays etc. More dates are due out shortly.
Click to view the PC calendar - http://branches.pcuk.org/calendar/ .
7 July Area 13 Eventing
21 July Area 13 Dressage
4 August Area 13 Show Jumping
9/10/11 August Polo Championships
9/10/11 August Tetrathlon Championships
10 August Hickstead Show Jumping
16/17/18/19 August (TBC) Pony Club Championships
24/25 August Novice Championships
1 September Area 13 Mini Championships
22 September Southern Area Novice Championships Renewals
Renew your membership now. Don’t delay, do it today! Forms available at http://branches.pcuk.org/vine/
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Brenda’s Quick Guide to Hunting
You should arrive at the meet 10 minutes before the meet time.
You should park at least half a mile away from the meet. YOUR LOCAL ONE STOP SHOP FOR This gives you pony chance to stretch his legs and also ALL YOUR EQUESTRIAN NEEDS reduces congestion at the meet.
Park Farm Saddlery – Extensive Range of Equestrian Goods and Quality Riding Wear. When you arrive you should greet the Masters with Direct Feeds – Equestrian, Livestock, Poultry “Good Morning Master” our Masters are Angus and Pet Feeds, Bedding and Supplements. Marshall, Camilla Clutterbuck and Arthur Wallis. Collected or Delivered Country Clothing – Range of casual clothing & footwear including Toggi, Horseware, Ariat, You should find the hunt secretary for the day and pay Hunter and Le Chameau. your ‘cap’ which for PC members is £20 (There is also Riding Centre – Group/Private Lessons, often a raffle £1 a ticket run by the supporters club, so Hacking across private farm land. All ages and friends and family on foot should have a bit of money on abilities catered for. Indoor and outdoor ménages. BHS Approved, Licensed & Insured. them as at the moment there is no cap for car/foot Livery Yard – BHS Approved. Full, Part and followers). DIY Livery services. Hunter Hirlings. Make sure that when you are near hounds you face your Events – Show Jumping/Dressage Clinics and Evening Events – Please see our website for pony’s head towards them, You have a responsibility to more details. make sure your pony does not kick a hound. This
Basingstoke: 01256 780375 is VERY important. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Park Farm, Rectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke. If you know your pony kicks you should wear a red Hants. RG23 7ED ribbon in its tail to warn others. www.parkfarmoakley.co.uk
Special Discounts for Vine Pony Club Members If your pony is young or you do not know how it will behave when hunting you should put a green ribbon in its tail. You should be neatly turned out in pale jodhpurs shirt and pony club tie or hunting shirt and stock with your pony club badge, with either boots or boots and plain . Your pony should be plaited, clean and your tack clean and in good repair.
Listen to any instructions given at the meet, you will be told who the Field Master is and that is who you follow and try VERY hard not to overtake him!
Do not take dogs to the meet.
Whilst hunting you may hear someone shout, “Hounds please”, “Huntsman Please”, “ Master please”, “Terrier Man Please”, or “Car please” this means they want to get passed, so get out of the way!
If you hear “Ware:- hole/wire etc” it means be aware of whatever it is. It is a hazard.
Gate please means last one through shut the gate don’t presume someone else will do it, make sure, or do it yourself. Hoof Print
Make sure you keep to the edge of planted fields, land owners don’t want their fields damaged and when in the Lambourn area you must NOT at any cost ride on the gallops.
Things to take with you: Put on as many layers as you can under your jacket and wear gloves it is often cold. Fill your pockets with chocolate or sandwiches, there is no lunch break! Take a phone turned off or on silent do not spend your hunting time on unnecessary phone calls. It should be for emergency and contact calls only. Either wear your PC medical arm band or have emergency contact details in your pocket.
At the End It is correct to say “Good night” whatever time you decide to go home! It is not always possible to speak to a master to say you are going but please try to say thank you and “Good night” to the Master or to another adult that is out.
January 2013 Meet Dates
2nd January Mulberry Hill, Baughurst Children’s Meet 5th January Copse Barn Farm, Bagnor 8th January Polhampton House, Overton 12 th January Rockley 12.00pm 15 th January Badgers House, Lambourn 11.30am 19 th January Hens Wood 22 nd January tbc 26 th January Park Farm, Upper Lambourn 11.30am All meets are at 11am unless it states differently. You are welcome out on any day not just children’s meets. If you need a chaperone it is up to you to arrange this, not the pony club or hunt.
Other Hunt Dates (NB: Hunt not PC events)
16 January Pub Night The Malt Shovel, Upper Lambourn
8 February Quiz Night Stockcross Village Hall Phil White 01635 298282
17 February Point to Point Barbury Castle Lesley Chandler 01488 638225
23 February Hunt Ball Elcot Park Hotel Lesley Chandler 01488 638225
23 March Mouse Racing The Coronation Hall, Kintbury Phil White 01635 298282
1 April Point to Point Hackwood Park Frances Elms 07771 534362 Tetrathlons
Tetrathlons combine 4 events:
• Riding (usually cross country but sometimes show jumping) • Swimming • Running • Shooting
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Unfortunately 2012 didn’t see many Tetrathlons taking place owing, as with so many other disciplines, to the shocking weather. Nevertheless, the Vine enjoyed success at all the events that did take place. There is always a great team spirit and the children participating also enjoy regular shooting practices (minimum age 8).
For 2013 the Area is also introducing some all branch training sessions for running, shooting and swimming (sadly not the cross country phase yet!). It is also anticipated that there will be more competitions this coming year with the first in the Area on 6 th January.
Please could all existing Tet team members confirm their interest in continuing in 2013 by completing and returning the slip on the rally booking pages. We would also love to see some more members joining the Tet squad so just complete the slip or, if you want more information, contact Lisa via email: [email protected] . Both experienced competitors and complete beginners are welcome.
Helping at Rallies
For each session at a rally, we need to have someone who is available to help with the organisation. Usually this role is undertaken by a committee member but sometimes the committee member who has organised the rally is unable to attend or unable to attend all of a long rally (e.g. a 5 hour show jumping rally ☺).
Tasks for helpers often include putting up a couple of jumps alongside the instructor, directing parents to parking spaces etc. In the event of an emergency, the helper would be the Appointed Person who would ensure that action is taken to deal with the problem. Mainly common sense e.g. asking someone to shut a gate if a horse gets free in a yard or making sure that an ambulance is called promptly if needed.
If you are willing to assist at rallies, could you please let the rally organisers know. It would be a huge help and would make it easier to run additional rallies to meet demand. Ponies Wanted and For Sale
LULU - fantastic first 12.2hh PC/competition pony
Only for sale as extremely sadly outgrown Lulu has been a wonderful first pony for Poppy. 13 year old grey mare. In 2012 Lulu qualified for Cricklands (SJ), Chiltern and Thames(SJ), and the Trailblazers finals in first ridden and working hunter pony. In 2012 was winner of many show jumping classes, two eventers challenges, gymkana and many placings in HT ( always clear XC), ode, dressage, first ridden and working pony. With previous owners was in all PC teams.
Lulu is a mothers dream in and around the stable and is excellent to catch, load, clip, travel, traffic and to handle in all ways, she will be very sorely missed and a good home is essential.
£3750 including tack and rugs Tel 07887 568937 Hoof Print
Genuine 14hh All Rounder For Sale (pictures below)
Lad is a 10 year old, 14hh, Irish Sports Horse, grey gelding.
Will live in or out; Great to load, clip, shoe, catch and in traffic – hacks alone or in company, no vices whatsoever. Forward going and always well mannered. Needs a confident rider.
Qualified for Area Dengie Show Jumping 2012.
Qualified for Pony Club National Novice Dressage Championship in 2012, where he came 13 th of 41 in his arena. Consistently good dressage scores throughout the season, he is a regular member of Pony Club Show Jumping Teams at 3ft/ level 3. Competed BE80(T) twice and placed 6 th and 7 th – has only not done BE90 due to events being cancelled and being balloted out . Competes at Pony Club level 3 (in all 3 disciplines) and schools XC at 1 metre. Loves cross country, jumps ditches, water etc.
Placed 1 st individually and in a team at Riding Club Novice Area Show jumping with a double clear.
Has been to many pony club rallies and has attended Pony Club Camp several times where he was excellent and impeccably behaved!
Wonderful loving pony, heart breaking sale due to rider moving up to a horse.
Short term loan considered with view to buy.
5* home only! Would prefer to be sold to a Pony Club home where he will be actively used and competed.
£5,000 including an almost new John Whittaker saddle, two bridles and a comprehensive wardrobe.
Please contact [email protected] or telephone 0118 977 2680 (after 7pm) for further information, videos etc
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For Share or Loan
Serenity Bint Neral is a 14.1hh grey pure bred Arab from show, racing and endurance lines. Sire Neral dam Oshe
Born outside Serenity is a very good doer and has never been ill she lives out unrugged all year round and is barefoot she has never been shod and has great hooves.
She is very good to catch and with the farrier she loads a little nervously as she slipped on a ramp once and hurt her leg but we have never really had a loading problem.
Serenity had 6 weeks Monty Roberts training 2 years ago and she was hacking out well in company she has not been ridden for 2 years and will need bringing back into work, she is green but very willing and a very sweet and affectionate pony. fast and keen she will make a very good all round pony club pony. I home bred her and do not wish to sell her but as I ride her mother a 10 yr old grey Arab and have an old mare to look after i have not enough time for Serenity who wants to be some young person’s special pony.
I am hoping she will not go too far from Kingsclere where I live she is in a field in Highclere and could stay there. I would like to see her often and would support anyone who was riding her and come and watch her compete. Hoof Print
If some young person is looking for a competition pony to take them up to riding horses then Serenity is perfect although only 14.1hh she rides like a horse and is as fast as a lot of horses. She will give her heart to a confident capable kind rider.
I will personally vet any applicants and she is to be ridden in a snaffle bridle with no gadgets and no spurs!!
I hope you have someone who is interested I do not have much in the way of spare money, but if someone is keen but lacks funds I will talk with them.
Contact Avril Wilson [email protected]
What’s On – Winter 2013
ALL RALLIES WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS AND MEMBERS WILL ONLY BE INCLUDED ONCE THE ORGANISER HAS RECEIVED THE RALLY SLIP AND CHEQUE
Please book at least two weeks before the date and send one cheque per rally/activity to enable clear accounting
Please complete a booking form (see below) and make cheques payable to Vine PC.
ADDITIONAL RALLIES ARE BEING ORGANISED. DETAILS WILL BE EMAILED.
Date Details Venue Organiser Cost
Sunday 20 January Show Jumping Rally East End Farm Tamsin £15 East End Raymond with Sharon Quant Newbury Berkshire RG20 0AB
Hurstbourne Saturday 9 Dressage Rally Katie £15 Equestrian Centre February Bartlett Manor Farm with Matt Hicks Priority to older Whitchurch members. Starts RG28 7SE pm
Sunday 10 Show Jumping Rally East End Farm Tamsin £15 February East End Raymond with Sharon Quant Newbury
Berkshire RG20 0AB
Monday 18 General Working Rally Park Farm Fiona £15 February Oakley McAlister 1hr instruction to include flat RG23 7EH From 10 am work and jumping
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Sunday 10 March Show Jumping Rally East End Farm Tamsin £15 East End Raymond with Sharon Quant Newbury Berkshire RG20 0AB
Details of further rallies will be sent out by email.
BOOKING FORM Sunday 20 January £15 Show Jumping Rally East End Farm
NB: Please send a separate form and cheque for each rally.
Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..…
Name of horse …………………..…………..……….… Height …………. Enclosed …………
Height jumping ………………….
Email address……………………………………...... …………… Tel …………………………
Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? ……………………………………………………………….
Return by 7 January to: Tamsin Raymond, Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke RG25 3BD
BOOKING FORM Saturday 9 February £15 Hurstbourne Equestrian Centre Whitchurch
Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..…
Name of horse …………………..…………..……….… Height …………. Enclosed …………
Email address……………………………………...... …………… Tel …………………………
Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? ……………………………………………………………….
Return by 26 January to: Katie Bartlett, Hogscombe, Greenham, Thatcham RG19 8HW
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BOOKING FORM Sunday 10 February £15 Show Jumping Rally East End Farm
NB: Please send a separate form and cheque for each rally.
Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..…
Name of horse …………………..…………..……….… Height …………. Enclosed …………
Height jumping ………………….
Email address……………………………………...... …………… Tel …………………………
Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? ……………………………………………………………….
Return by 27 January to: Tamsin Raymond, Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke RG25 3BD
BOOKING FORM Monday 18 February £15
Working Rally Park Farm, Oakley
Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..…
Name of horse …………………..…………..……….… Height …………. Enclosed …………
Email address……………………………………...... …………… Tel …………………………
Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? ……………………………………………………………….
Return by 3 February to: Fiona McAlister, Holly Cottage, North Waltham RG25 2BZ
BOOKING FORM Sunday 10 March £15 Show Jumping Rally East End Farm
NB: Please send a separate form and cheque for each rally.
Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..…
Name of horse …………………..…………..……….… Height …………. Enclosed …………
Height jumping ………………….
Email address……………………………………...... …………… Tel …………………………
Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? ……………………………………………………………….
Return by 25 February to: Tamsin Raymond, Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke RG25 3BD Hoof Print
Tetrathlon Reply Form
Name
Address
Telephone
Age and Date of Birth
Pony’s name and height
Have you shot before?
25m swimming time (if known)
1000m run time (if known)
We would be available for shooting practices Thursday (evening)/Sunday (morning) [delete as appropriate]
Please return to Lisa Heneghan, Woodlands Park House, Ram Alley, Ashford Hill, Hampshire. RG19 8AY
Any queries please contact [email protected]