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] Hoof Print 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. Hoof Print 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/ Hoof Print 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.