{"id":1358,"date":"2024-02-22T04:25:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T04:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/eridge\/?page_id=1358"},"modified":"2024-04-13T08:45:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-13T07:45:56","slug":"information-for-new-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/eridge\/information-for-new-members\/","title":{"rendered":"ERIDGE MEMBERS INFO"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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A Warm Welcome to New and Existing Members<\/h3>\n

This page contains various bits of information and is designed for new and existing Members.\u00a0 If you have any queries, or in doubt about anything, please ask a Committee Member.<\/p>\n

We will make contact with every new member to make sure that they understand how practices, rallies and other activities are run and who to contact. Any member can ring any of the Committee if they would like to \u2013 that is what we are here for!<\/p>\n

Please keep an eye on this website and our Facebook page\u00a0<\/a>to ensure you stay up to date with EPC news and events.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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Eridge Park<\/h3>\n

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\nWe are extremely fortunate to be able to hold some practices and competitions in the wonderful setting of Eridge Park, by kind permission of our patron, the Marquess of Abergavenny.
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\nIMPORTANT \u2013 In order to meet conditions stipulated by the Eridge Park Estate, any horse entering Eridge Park must not have been fed GM feeds or supplements, or received avermectins (wormers) for a minimum of 48 hours prior to entering Eridge Park.
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\nNO DOGS are allowed in the Park at any time, even if in a vehicle.\u00a0
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\nYour entry to our practices and competitions indicates acceptance of these conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n

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Before your first Pony Club competition<\/h3>\n

It is VERY IMPORTANT<\/strong> to check the Pony Club rulebook<\/span> for your chosen discipline before competing, especially the rules regarding the correct dress, tack and safety equipment, such as hats and body protectors. Additionally, all parents and children are advised to ensure they understand the \u2018outside assistance rules’\u00a0<\/strong>to prevent unnecessary eliminations.<\/p>\n

All the rulebooks for the various disciplines, including the hat and body protector rules, can be found on this link<\/a>.\u00a0 If you are unsure of anything, you can also contact the co-ordinator for your specific discipline (see contacts page) and ask their advice \u2013 much easier to do this in advance of the competition, rather than on the day, if you can.<\/p>\n

Please see the main pony club rulebook<\/a> page for specific information on the discipline your are competing in.<\/p>\n

Rules for qualifying to represent this Branch at Interbranch events, either as an Individual, or in a Team<\/h4>\n

The Branch rule for the above is that you and your horse\/pony must have attended three working rallies (July to July), one of which must be as a combination in the current calendar year, as well as attending training. To be invited to represent the Branch at Area level, the above rally qualification applies, in addition to showing a commitment through the year, by attending training sessions in the relevant disciplines organised by the Branch.<\/p>\n

Area Teams:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0If you wish to be considered for an Area team you must make sure you are available for the appropriate Championship \u2013 dates in the fixture card.<\/p>\n

New members, new combinations and those aged 15 years and under:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0It is a requirement of this Branch that, to enter a one day event or Tetrathlon whether it be run by our Branch or another, you should, in addition to fulfilling the rally requirement, have attended at least one cross country practice during the current calendar year on the pony you intend competing on. This cross country practice must have been organised by the Branch.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n

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General Information<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n
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Dress and Tack<\/h3><\/div>\r\n

Click here to see the latest Eridge Pony Club dress and tack rules.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Passports and Flu Vaccinations<\/h3><\/div>\r\n

All ponies and horses must have up to date vaccinations to attend all events and rallies. \r\n\r\nPlease remember to bring your horse’s passport as random checks may be made. \r\n\r\nPlease refer to the Pony Club vaccination rules. <\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Tests<\/h3><\/div>\r\n

Tests up to and including C Test are worked towards and taken at rallies. Information will go out to members about these as they are organised. Separate training is organised for the C+ test, again emails will be sent out to members who are at the appropriate level and age.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Disciplines<\/h3><\/div>\r\n

Please contact the relevant organiser who will be able to answer any questions you may have and give you information on practices etc. and guidance on which practices would be suitable for new members. (See the Contacts page for details). <\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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IMPORTANT – Help Always Required!<\/h3>\n

Because the Branch has such a full calendar of events and activities we need to rely on a great deal of help from parents.\u00a0 For those parents who are \u2018non-horsey\u2019 please do not be put off by this \u2013 there are many varied tasks that do not involve close contact with horses!<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more information for Pony Club parents.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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