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VINE PONY CLUB www.pcuk.org/vine

SUMMER 2011 NEWSLETTER

VINE PONY CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ORGANISERS

Area 13 Representative Mrs Dawn Taylor President Mrs Maggie Richardson

District Commissioner *Mrs Linda Robinson 01256 397750/07776 250935 Farm End, , , Hants, RG25 2BS [email protected]

Assistant District Commissioner and Chief Instructor *Mrs Frances Hatton-Brown 07970 531727 Balstone Farmhouse, , Basingstoke, Hants RG26 5TJ [email protected]

Hon Treasurer *Mrs Bo De Groot 01256 770260 Ashe Court, Ashe, Overton, Hants RG25 3AH [email protected]

Hon Secretary *Mrs Penny Burton 01635 254761 Ashley, Ball Hill, Newbury, Berks RG20 0NS [email protected]

Health and Safety and Child Protection Officer *Mrs Katie Bartlett 01635 268288 Hogscombe, Basingstoke Road, Greenham, Berks RG19 8HW [email protected]

Show Jumping *Mrs Tamsin Raymond 07833 536363/01256 397257 Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 3BD [email protected]

Dressage *Mrs Frances Hatton-Brown 07970 531727 Balstone Farmhouse, Ibworth, Basingstoke, Hants RG26 5TJ [email protected] *Mrs Katie Bartlett 01635 268288 Hogscombe, Basingstoke Road, Greenham, Berks RG19 8HW [email protected]

Eventing *Mrs Phillippa Chamings 01189 814494 Farmhouse, , , Hants RG26 5JS [email protected]

General Rallies *Mrs Fiona McAlister 01256 397442 Holly Cottage, North Waltham, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 2BZ [email protected]

Racing Co-ordinator, Hunting and Tests/Badges *Mrs Brenda Sampson 01635 298379 2, Tower Hill Court, , Berks RG20 5SS [email protected] Racing Mrs Charlotte Fuller 01635 250658 Grange, Penwood, Newbury, Berks RG20 9EW [email protected]

Polo/Tetrathlon Co-ordinator and General Rallies /Clinics *Mrs Auriol Adams 01256 850453 Yew Tree Cottage, Ibworth, Hants RG26 5TJ [email protected] Polo Mr Jon Casemore 07747 880592 Park Farm, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hants RG23 7EH [email protected] Tetrathlon Mrs Carrie Lees 01256 397571 Orchard House, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hants RG25 3BE carrie.lees@btint ernet.com

Newsletter and Website Organiser 01962 889459 *Mrs Caroline Blatchford caroline@ spottygreenfrog .co.uk 2, Hinton Fields, Kings Worthy, , Hants SO23 7QB

Club Clothing Mrs Julie Mitchell 01635 826750 / 07818 060096 Kipling Close, Thatcham, Berks RG18 3AY [email protected]

*On Vine PC committee

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Dear Members ,

Welcome to the Summer 2011 edition of Hoof Print !

It has been lovely to see Vine members out and about competing recently and well done to those of you who have enjoyed early successes! We were very proud of everyone at the Vine Spring Show Jumping and grateful to everyone who rallied round to help on the day! Thank you all so much for your support!

Our forthcoming programme for the summer is varied and hopefully offering something for everyone. The last few dressage, cross country and show jumping rallies have been fantastically well supported and it has been great to welcome many new members to our activities. Also popular have been the Rider and Road Safety sessions which are being offered on a regular basis within a structured framework which we hope will suit members at all levels.

And talking of new members, we have recently had a number of new faces join us so please make them and their families feel very welcome. We are renowned for our friendliness so let’s live up to our reputation!

Preparations for this year’s Summer Camp have had to take a bit of a lurch sideways as we had the unusual (but brilliant) problem of too many applicants! Our numbers have risen to over fifty (from 29 last year) so we are busy planning how best to accommodate everyone safely and still ensure a fun Camp. Last year, at East End Farm, we developed an outstanding camp whilst having a fresh approach and we are delighted that so many have come back for more. Thank you for your patience while we sort out the logistics for this summer.

Our next event is the ever-popular Open Show at Park Farm, Oakley on Sunday 5 June . There are classes for everyone – show jumping, showing, fun classes and gymkhana. We are very grateful to Sally and Julian Small for the use of Park Farm and look forward to joining their Centre members on the day. The Show is open to all riders 16 and under, whether or not members of a PC branch or centre. The schedule is on the website at http://branches.pcuk.org/vine/ .

Finally a plea: dress code at rallies has become a little slack recently and we would like everyone to make a special effort with their turnout. Vine clothing is back in stock so no excuses!

Wishing you all a happy and successful summer,

Best wishes Linda Hoof Print

Pony Club Camp Details of all of the rallies are in the “What’s On” calendar with reply slips at Last year 29 members attended camp. the end of the newsletter. This year, there have been 52 applications. A tremendous response! To Key Vine PC Dates cope with the numbers of children and ponies, Brenda and her team are 5 June Vine Summer Show proposing that there will be two weeks of 17 July Area 13 Eventing camps. The original 1-5 August and 8-12 30 July Area 13 Show Jumping August. 7 August Area 13 Dressage* 13 August Hickstead Team SJ If you applied, you should have received a 31 August Vine Mini One Day Event questionnaire asking whether you are 4 September Mini Championships available for the second week and whether you could take your pony home * Incorporates Mini Dressage for riders not in Area each night. If you have not returned this event. Vine PC is organising this event. See form, could you please do so urgently! request for volunteers below.

Rallies A Winning Finish

There are lots of rallies and events over the summer. A big thank you to all of our rally organisers and instructors. Three housekeeping reminders to ensure that they run smoothly:

• Please book by the deadline • If you need to cancel, please do so 5 days in advance. Rally fees will not be refunded after this date unless pony or child is ill or injured.

• Riders at rallies should wear white Congratulations to Jamie Perrett and his shirt (with long sleeves), pony club pony Dilly who won the last race at tie, Vine sweatshirt or jacket (if Kimblewick Point-to-Point, Kingston necessary), hat with plain Blount on 7 th May. black/blue silk, light coloured

jodhpurs, gloves and, for girls with Jamie has been having a tremendous long hair, a hairnet. For cross season with a 4 th , 3 rd and two 2 nds on Bill – country, cross country colours and almost one win but taken out approaching a red/green or plain red hat silk the finishing line! On Dilly, Jamie’s had a may be worn as an alternative. 2nd and two 1 sts!

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Area 13 & Mini Dressage Class 2 (85 cms)

rd The Vine PC is hosting this event at Vine Team 3 Bethan Shaughnessy, Hackwood Park Racecourse. Please let Chloe Gallagher, Tom Burton, Emma Frances Hatton-Brown know whether you Lawrence will be able to help with this event – either on the day or setting up the day Individual Placings: st before. 1 – Chloe Gallagher rd We need your generous support at this 3 – Bethan Shaughnessy fundraiser please! Class 3 (95 cm)

Results Vine/New Forest Team 4th Emma Lawrence, Tamsin Thorn plus New Forest The Craven Inter-Branch Team and Show member Jumping Competition Individual Placings: On Sunday 15th May The Vine took two 4th Emma Lawrence teams and a few individuals to the Craven for their annual inter-branch show Class 6 (65cm) jumping competition. We were slightly lower on numbers this year due to many 4th Gemma Raymond members competing at the Stonar Inter Schools One Day Event and the very hard Class 7 (70cm) going! However, that was not going to stop the Vine and, as you can see, the 1st Alice McGonnell results speak for themselves. 6th Chloe Gallagher

Congratulations must go to all the Vine members for taking part and contributing The Vine visit the Bisley ODE to making this such a successful day for us On Monday 2nd May The Vine took two - well ridden everyone! teams and a couple of individuals along to the Bisley One Day Event at Chobham. Class 1 (75 cms) The Bisley is always a testing course and we had entries in all three levels, all Vine Vine Team 5th Chloe Gallagher, Alice members did extremely well and were a McGonnell, Gemma Raymond and Connie credit to The Vine Pony Club. The results Pike are as follows:

Individual Placings: Class 1 st 1 Chloe Gallagher Gemma Raymond 2nd individual

Class 2

Team A consisting of Emma Lawrence,

Tom Burton and Byron Schiverener were

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The Craven Inter-Branch Team and Show Jumping Competition

Whilst her fellow Vine members were busy at the Craven show jumping on 15 th May, Georgia Bartlett was representing on her pony Craydon Reuben in the Stonar ODE Championships. Georgia was placed 1 st individually in the Mini Section and also helped her team to 1st place in the team competition. To complete an amazingly successful day, Photo: Archie McAlister on Berry with his Georgia was awarded the Best Dressage sister Tori prize. Well done Georgia and Craydon Reuben. The last few months have been packed with rallies and activities. At the Easter Egg Hunt on 21 April, 15 children enjoyed the winning combination of sunshine, ponies and chocolate!

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For Sale For Sale - Ifor Williams Single Horse Trailer - Blue Cheval Libertie Gold Magnum Very good condition, aluminium floor. Unladen weight approx. 770Kg. Security Pullman Suspension wheel lock fitted. One year old, this shiny black trailer is so smart Good stability and plenty of room inside and easy to use. It really stands out from the for pony/horse to travel in comfort, more crowd at events. Front and back unload. stall width than a double horsebox. Easy Because of its low weight it doesn’t need a tank to to tow, can be towed by vehicle with pull it, giving a far wider choice of towing vehicle. lower towing capacity. Price £1,800 Gross weight of 2000kg with an approx. unladen For more information: weight of 850kg. Recently serviced. Contact Anne on 07799483771 (Newbury Tall enough for 17 handers easily – the headroom area) is 7’6” the partition has a built in head divider. The ramps are really easy to use and both front and Horsebox For Sale rear ramps open conventionally or swing like barn doors - great for moving furniture or hosing out.

3.5t X Reg (2000) Renault Racemaster The exterior panelling is a one-piece polyester GRP horsebox for sale. 2800cc. Dark blue. Rear moulding giving smooth high gloss exterior quality facing. finish. High level brake light, spare wheel, automatic (flip-up) jockey wheel, aluminium floor, Very clean and reliable, economical to galvanised chassis, internal padding, side tinted run, small living area in rear with storage opening vent windows, opening windows, opening cupboard, two saddle racks, interior light. roof vent, emergency breast bar release, rain Road tax to November and MOT to May. resistant back blind, Pullman suspension. Coachbuilt to order in Aldermaston by Sad sale will come with insurance approved Racemaster in 2007 on LWB chassis. wheelclamp. £3999 ono Photos available. £9,000 OVNO. 07956 867397

Contact Su Elsden, Newbury – please call 07836 616889

What’s On – Summer 2011

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

Date Details Venue Organiser Cost Friday 3 June Show Jumping Rally East End Farm Tamsin £15 Sessions from 10am with Sharon Taylor East End Raymond 2’9” and above Newbury Berkshire RG20 0AB Sunday 5 June Vine Open Show Park Farm Brenda See Vine website (Vine Rectory Road Sampson Schedules) for details and Oakley entry forms Basingstoke RG23 7ED Friday 10 June Shooting Practice Stoken Farm Carrie Lees £5 on Starts 5.30 pm For this event please email Steventon the [email protected] RG25 3BD day to book your place Friday 17 June Shooting Practice Stoken Farm Carrie Lees £5 on Starts 5.30 pm For this event please email Steventon the [email protected] RG25 3BD day to book your place Tuesday 19 July Team Dressage Training Inhurst Katie £15 Sessions from 3pm with Liz Diegutis - for all Farmhouse Bartlett those hoping to represent Baughurst the Vine at Area, Mini and RG26 5JS Southern Novice Dressage Competitions. Sunday 23 July Show Jumping Training East End Farm Tamsin £15 Sessions from 10 am with Sharon Taylor for all East End Raymond those hoping to represent Newbury the Vine at Area Show Berkshire Jumping Competition RG20 0AB Wednesday 27 July Fun Ride Hill End Farm Fiona £5 Starts 10am A gentle ride for all ages McAlister To return to farm at through secure fields and RG26 5HB approx. midday for woodland. Limited picnics (subject to numbers. Strictly no dogs. weather) Bring picnic.

Thursday 28 July Team Dressage Training Inhurst Katie £15 Sessions from 3 pm with Liz Diegutis - for all Farmhouse Bartlett those hoping to represent Baughurst the Vine at Area, Mini and RG26 5JS Southern Novice dressage competitions. Thursday 28 July Road Rider Rally Woodhouse Farm Brenda £10 Sessions from 10am Sessions 2, 3 & 4 AND Wood House Sampson each session 5 if you have Lane part completed first 4 and are 12 yrs and over. RG19 8BA Sunday 7 August Area 13 Dressage and Mini Hackwood Park Nigel Bown Dressage Racecourse See Vine website (Vine Hackwood Park Schedules) for details and Near Basingstoke entry forms RG25 2JZ Thursday 11 August Show Jumping Training East End Farm Tamsin £15 Sessions from 10am with Sharon Taylor all those East End Raymond hoping to represent the Newbury Vine at the Hickstead and Berkshire Novice Championships RG20 0AB Monday 17 August Summer Gymkhana Park Farm Fiona £10 Starts 10am Vine PC v Park Farm Rectory Road McAlister Oakley Basingstoke RG23 7ED Wed 24 August All Day Rally Woodhouse Farm Tamsin £20 10am – 3pm Open to all. Bring own Wood House Raymond picnic lunch, headcollar and Lane haynet. May also be a Ashford Hill chance to swim. RG19 8BA Thursday 25 August Polo Rally The Baldings Auriol £15 With Sophie Heaton-Ellis Park House Adams Open to all Stables (NB: An extra £15 if you Kingsclere would like to hire a pony) RG20 5PY One cheque per slip, please.

See reply forms on next page

BOOKING FORM Tuesday 3 June £15 Show Jumping – over 2’9” East End Farm

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….………………………

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel ………………………………………

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? ……………………………………………………………….

Return by 28 May to: Tamsin Raymond, Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke, RG25 3BH

BOOKING FORM Tuesday 19 July £15 Team Dressage Training Inhurst Farmhouse

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….…………………………..

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel …………………………………………..

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of………………………………………………………………………

Return by 5 July to: Katie Bartlett, Hogscombe, Greenham, Berkshire RG19 8HW

BOOKING FORM Sunday 23 July £15 Show Jumping Rally for Area Representatives East End Farm

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..……… Height jumping…………………………. . Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….………………………….

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel ………………………………………….

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? …………………………………………………………………..

Return by 9 July to: Tamsin Raymond, Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 3BH

BOOKING FORM Wednesday 27 July £5 Fun Ride Hill End Farm

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….…………………………..

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel …………………………………………..

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of………………………………………………………………………

Return by 13 July to: Fiona McAlister, Holly Cottage, North Waltham, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 2BZ

BOOKING FORM Thursday 28 July £15 Team Dressage Training Inhurst Farmhouse

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….…………………………..

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel …………………………………………..

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of………………………………………………………………………

Return by 14 July to: Katie Bartlett, Hogscombe, Greenham, Berkshire RG19 8HW

BOOKING FORM Thursday 28 July £10 per session Road Rider Woodhouse Farm

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Which sessions (please circle) 2, 3, 4, 5 (see note re: level 5 in What’s On)?

If aiming for a test which one? …………………………………... Have you completed C test? YES/NO

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….…………………………..

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel …………………………………………..

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of………………………………………………………………………

Return by 14 July to: Brenda Sampson, 2, Tower Hill Court, Kingsclere, Berks RG20 5SS

BOOKING FORM Thursday 11 August £15 Show Jumping Training for Hickstead and Novice East End Farm

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..……… Height jumping ……………….…

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….………………………

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel ………………………………………

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? ……………………………………………………………….

Return by 28 July to: Tamsin Raymond, Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 3BH

See below for more forms .

BOOKING FORM Monday 17 August £10 Gymkhana v Park Farm Park Farm

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….………………………

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel ………………………………………

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? …………………………………………………………………

Return by 3 August to: Fiona McAlister, Holly Cottage, North Waltham, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 2BZ

BOOKING FORM Wednesday 24 August £20 All Day Rally Woodhouse Farm

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….………………………

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel ………………………………………

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? …………………………………………………………………

Return by 10 August to: Tamsin Raymond, Stoken Farm, Steventon, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 3BH

BOOKING FORM Thursday 25 August £15 Polo Rally Park House Stables

Member’s name …………………………………..….…. Age ……..………

Would you like to hire a club pony at an extra cost of £15 ? Yes\No

Name of horse …………………..…………..……….…. Height …………. Enclosed £…….………………………

Email address……………………………………...... ………………… Tel ………………………………………

Any medical conditions the organisers should be aware of? …………………………………………………………………

Return by 12 August to: Auriol Adams, Yew Tree Cottage, Ibworth, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 5TJ