Friday 10th February 2023
Senior Camp at Pontispool
We have great pleasure in releasing the information for our Senior Camps being held over the Easter holidays!
Both held at Pontispool Equine Sports Centre, which has amazing facilities, school years 8-10 are invited from Monday 3rd April to Wednesday 5th April and school years 11+ on Thursday 6th April.
Please reserve your places ASAP, deposits due by 28th February.
Information and booking forms are on the Camps page of the website.
SAVE THE DATE!
Get this date in your diary – 28th July 2023!
We are holding a Senior Day Camp at Boomerang, Crooked Soley, Hungerford RG17 0TL. We have hired the whole site and will be doing a mixture of flatwork, SJ and XC. This will be open to all Seniors in school years 8 and upwards.
HHPC Mini Eventer Challenge Series
Please see the following link to see the schedule for the first of the HHPC Mini Eventer Challenge Series.
Mini Eventer Challenge Series 1st April Entry and Online Booking at Horse Events (horse-events.co.uk)
The series is designed to give members with little or no cross country experience some practice, with jumps starting at 30cms with lead rein/assisted classes going up to 50cms. The 50cms class will be split for A – 10yrs & under and B – 11yrs – 14yrs.
Other dates in the series are Sunday 3rd June, Saturday 8th July and Sunday 13th August. The Championships are on Sunday 17th September.
Pony Racing Gallops Morning
The North Herefordshire have kindly opened up their pony racing rally, on 19th Feb, to other PC’s.
Any members would just need to book in via the website using the link below and add their membership number.
https://branches.pcuk.org/northherefordshire/bookings/
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Monday 2nd January 2023
Wednesday 21st December 2022
Badminton Horse Trials 2023
Beaufort Hunt Pony Club Members who would like to be considered as a Slip Collector on XC day at Badminton Horse Trials 2023 (Sunday 7th May) should email Fi Norbury brief details of themselves and their pony. Slip Collectors must be Members of the BHPC, be in Year 9 or above, have passed their C Test and previously slip collected at Gatcombe Horse Trials. We appreciate that Gatcombe did not take place for a couple of years, so if you have not been able to Slip Collect there, the suitability of your pony will be considered instead, so please list any rallies or competitions you have attended in your email application.
Please email applications to Fi Norbury on afnorbury@btinternet.com by Sunday 29th January.
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Saturday 10th December 2022
Parent help
DO YOU NEED TO FULFIL PARENT DUTIES FOR 2023?
Please get in touch with Alex Connors if you fancy a go at online/live scoring for the Beaufort Pony Club. We already have a small but perfect team of scorers, however we need to recruit a couple more for various 2023 events.
To begin with, we need a couple of scorers on Sunday 5th February at Malmesbury for the Beaufort Triathlon. Would ideally suit someone whose child is not competing.
No Tet experience necessary. No horse experience necessary.
Moderately good computer skills, competent mental arithmetic and accuracy are important. Your own laptop is an advantage.
Alex looks forward to hearing from you; please email her on alex@bestboots.co.uk
Membership Renewals
It’s that time of year again.
PC membership for a lot of people will expire on 31.1.2023.
Those who joined mid-year on a rolling membership can breathe a sigh of relief. You are covered!
If your membership is due for renewal, The Pony Club email system should send you a reminder. This may well end up in your junk mail folder, so it’s worth checking on the dashboard whether your membership renewal is due in January.
https://portal.pcuk.org/portal/my-dashboard/
B+ Test
Two sessions, via Zoom, have been organised with Carole Broad to explain to candidates what the B+ exam is all about. This is open to anyone who has passed their B test riding who is thinking of taking the B+ or would like to know more about it.
3rd Jan 2023 – B+ training – Getting to know the flat work needed for the test
10th Jan 2023 – B+ training Getting to know the jumping work needed for the test
If you are interested, please book in using the link below
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Tuesday 29th November 2022
We have organised an end of year meal for those members aged 14 years and above. To be held at The Old Royal Ship, Luckington on Wed 28th December. You will receive a mocktail on arrival followed by a 2 course meal.
To book a place please email daisyalbanjones@gmail.com or see our programme for more details.
Parents are welcome to stay for a meal in the bar!
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Monday 28th November 2022
We are looking for members 10 years and under, and 8 years and under to make up a mini Pony Club Quiz team. We are also looking for members 13 years and under and 25 years and under to take part in the quiz in the senior /junior section, to be held on the 5th March. If your children would like to take part please contact Melissa Candy by phone 07446 651487 or email candy.melissa@gmail.com
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Thursday 10th November 2022
If you didn’t get around to booking tickets for the Mini Christmas Party unfortunately you may have missed out as we have sold out!
We have opened a waiting list so please contact Sam Skowron samskowron@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to be placed on this list. All event details can be found on the ‘Our Events’ page of our website.
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Wednesday 9th November 2022
An evening with Geoff Billington – Autumn Tour
Unicorn Trust – Stow on the Wold GL54 1JZ
Thursday 17th November – 7pm
“TRAINING FOR SUCCESS”
A slightly different set of demos this autumn. Geoff spends much of his time now training riders all over the country from grassroots to riders jumping at European level.
We thought this would be a good demo subject, it will be relatable to all. Geoff will be training 2 local horses at varying stages of training showing how to apply his training techniques to help riders and their horses get the best results. Geoff will also be bringing “Just Special” his stallion to show a horse jumping at a higher level.
Using a mix of pole work, grids and a course, often you only have to make small changes to get a big result.
Of course, Geoff will still have stories to share of his time riding at the very top of the sport with other jumping legends.
An evening with Geoff without story telling wouldn’t be the same. He will have you all laughing in no time, a good tonic in these difficult times.
Tickets
Adult- £30
Under 15yrs – £20
Group tickets available (5 for the price of 4)
All demos start at 7pm – the cafe at the venue will be open prior to the demo starting to get food and drink. Geoff will work through until 9.30ish with no break.
Ticket link https://buytickets.at/equestriandemonstrations
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Thursday 3rd October 2022
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Monday 31st October 2022
Huge congratulations to the following people who were awarded cups at last nights’ AGM and parents evening. Well done to you all for your achievements this year.
Plums Pot (Best member) TASH BAILEY
Celia Sparkes Cup (for effort & progress in show jumping) ZARA LAWSON
Frank IV Dressage Shield (for progressing a horse through the dressage levels) BELLE EDWARDS
The William Miflin Cup (for bringing on an event horse) POPPY CLARK & SPUD
The Beaufort Challenge Cup (14 years and under, for eventing) HARRY BARKER
The Beaufort Challenge Cup (over 14 years, for eventing) GEORGE STRATTON
The Dressage Team Player Trophy (for the best team player at the areas/champs) POPPY CLARK
The Grassroots Dressage Cup (for the best grassroots dressage at areas/champs) FELICITY HENDY
The McMeekin Cup (for the best dressage score at the areas/champs) LILY LANGLEY
The White Cup (Big SJ) MEG LUDDINGTON
Donnington Cup (Best Beaufort Pony 14.2 and under at area ODE Intermediate or open) TOBY, HANNAH LUDDINGTON
Senior Guy Hanmer (Best Beaufort at Open Area ODE) WILL CONNORS
Ralph Godwin Memorial Cup (Most promising young rider 10 & under) WOODY BENDALL
Challenge Cup Bowl (For contribution and perseverance 10 & under) ROSIE SAINSBURY
The Rook Cup (Good manners, sportsmanship, appropriate turnout, support to other members, coaches & committee, positive attitude, respect and willingness to learn) HOLLY RICHARDS
and congratulations to Polly Clark and her pony Nellie who were awarded the Barney Memorial Shield (Best hunting and PC pony) at the children’s priority meet on Monday
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Sunday 30th October 2022
Thank you to all of you who took time out of your busy weekends to attend the annual AGM and awards evening tonight. It was great to see so many of you there and to be able to tell you of our plans for 2023 and to award some lovely cups to deserving members. For anyone who missed it here are some of the main points for you to take on board:
- You MUST do 2 rallies before Camp and for minis and juniors they MUST do it on the pony they are taking to Camp
- You MUST do 3 rallies to be allowed to compete at Area competitions – including 1 in the current year
- Please pay for rallies BEFORE you attend them, not after
- From next year, all parents will be allocated a job at one of our events. If you cannot help on that date, you will be required to find a friend or family member who can take your place, or swap with another member who has been given a different date. If you have specific requirements, you can volunteer early to make sure you get a particular date.
- Please click HERE for the new rules for 2023 re hats
- Please check with your vet about new vaccination rules as there is currently a shortage of some vaccines, but do not wait until the week before your vaccination is due!
- Planned dates for Camps for 2023 are as follows –
* Mini Tet camp @ Stockland Lovell – 11th -12th March
* Pontispool Camp for school years 8-10 – 3rd -5th April
* Pontispool Camp for members school years 11+ – 5th-6th April
* Mini Camp – Tiny Trotters (aged 2-5) and members aged 4-8 – 27th-29th July (@ Tresham)
* Junior Camp – Members aged 8-12 30th July-2nd August (2 days at Rabson and 2 days at Bowldown) - Planned BHPC Competition dates for 2023 are as follows –
- * 5th/12th Feb – BHPC Tri/Tet
* 11th June – Bowldown Show
* 18th June – Tresham Mini ODE
* 9th July – Area Dressage
* 22nd/23rd July – Area Tet
* 17th Sept – Shipton Moyne ODE (TBC)
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Saturday 29th October 2022
More info about the Christmas parties –
Open to Year 5 and below.
The cost for a BHPC member ticket is £12.50, if buying a 2nd or 3rd ticket (for siblings who are also BHPC members), it will be £9.50 each.
Bookings close on Sunday 20th November. ALL orders and payments must be made before this date.
The Mini’s Christmas Party is being held on 20th December at Didmarton Village Hall, GL9 1DS from 3:30-6:30pmTickets – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/beauforthuntponyclub/787314
We are delighted with the early interest in this year’s brilliant Blue Ball. Just a reminder please, this is a Beaufort Hunt Pony Club event, run by a committee of great parents for our members. In order to make the most of the event we hope to be able to open up ticket sales to other pony clubs and non-members, if we do not sell out to our own members.You have until the 14th November to book your members tickets. (These are checked by the system to ensure they are for members).
On the 15th November any remaining tickets will be released to other Pony Clubs.
On the 20th November any remaining tickets will be released to non-members, giving members friends the opportunity to join them and party.
We appreciate this is something that is popular, but we must ensure our members get priority for tickets.The Blue Ball is being held on 18th December at Chavenage House, Chavenage, Tetbury, GL8 8XP from 7:30-9:30pm
School Years 6-9
Tickets – https://buytickets.at/beauforthuntponyclub/781571
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Friday 28th October 2022
Test Training via Zoom
Ledbury Hunt PC are running some test training via Zoom, but currently they do not have enough interest to make it viable to run. If there any members interested in joining them then please contact Wendy wendy.grimsby@btinternet.com
It starts this coming weekend.
D 6 weeks training on a Sunday evening 4-4.45pm £18
D+ 8 weeks training on a Sunday evening 4.45-5.30pm £24
C 8 weeks training on a Sunday evening 5.30-6.30pm £32
C+ 8 weeks training on a Sunday evening 6.30-7.30pm £32
B 8 weeks training on a Monday evening 5.30-7pm £40
D, D+, C and C+ Start on 30th October, they run for 5 weeks until 27th November. There is no training in December so the sessions restart on Sunday 3rd January. D only one session left so will finish 3rd Jan. Remainder have 3 weeks left so will finish on 17th Jan.
B starts on Monday 31st October and runs for 5 weeks until Monday 28th November. No training in December so the remaining 3 weeks of training will be 4,11,18 Jan.
Responsible Breeding webinars
The Pony Club are working in collaboration with The British Horse Foundation who have received funding to offer free education on Responsible Breeding. This will take the form of four webinars running weekly through November. These webinars will be delivered by experts in Breeding including world renowned vet Dr Jane Nixon and Edward Matson, Managing Partner at Twemlows Stud.
These webinars count as CPD for coaches and will also be useful for anyone with an interest in Breeding including members working towards the AH test.
Bookings can be made here http://events.pcuk.org/?p=9993
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Monday 24th October 2022
‘We are extremely proud to present our 2 fantastic festive events of the year, The Blue Ball and the Mini’s Christmas Party! All tickets are now out on sale. Come get yours quickly, as spaces are strictly limited’.
Mini Christmas Party – School Years 5 and below – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/beauforthuntponyclub/787314
The Blue Ball – School Years 6-10 – https://buytickets.at/beauforthuntponyclub/781571
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Friday 21st October 2022
We are very excited to be having our First Children’s Priority Meet during half term, all the details are on the programme and a comprehensive guide is on our website under the hunting tab.
We would like to remind you that all children under the age of 15 must be accompanied (it is not enough to follow of foot or in a car)
If you have any queries reference starting hunting please ring Renee the Hunting Rep on 07919 288977 who will be very happy to help.
- If you have queries reference a meet or cap payment please ring James Smith, the Hunt secretary, on 07977 500342
- Pay the cap either cash on the day or in advance via Direct Bank Transfer Beaufort Hunt, Sort 30-92-06, A/c 01314759 £10 for 12years and under / £20 for 13yrs – 18yrs. 18yrs+ should speak to the Hunt Secretary to clarify their cap.
- PC members 15yrs and under must be accompanied by a paid up subscriber or Hunting Farmer and must stay with them while on the hunting field.
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Sunday 16th October 2022
Friday 14th October 2022
Please note the new time of the Awards Evening and AGM on Sunday 30th October has now been changed to 5-7pm at the Holford Arms, Knockdown.
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Thursday 13th October 2022
Please be aware of the new hat rule coming in in 2023, some of you may wish to put a new hat on your Christmas list:
In order to ensure riders are wearing the most up to date riding hats, please note that from the 1st of January 2023, the following hat standards WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED, due to the age of hats made to these standards:
- PAS O15 1998
- SNELL 2001
To manage this change, a new colour of hat tag will be required for all BE, PC and BRC activities from 1st January 2023!
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Wednesday 12th October 2022
Awards Evening and AGM
Help us celebrate and find out all about our plans for 2023! 
