News | 5 March 2024
Week 5 March
New pages on the website
The new Team Selection policy can be found here : https://fndponyclub.org.uk/team-selection-policy/
The new Area Eventing Rule Changes can be found here: https://fndponyclub.org.uk/area-eventing-rule-changes-february-2024/
Sweatshirts, Polo shirts and Base layers
Iona is ordering red sweatshirts, black poloshirts and black baselayers. Please let her know by Friday 8th March if you want any.
Llysfaen rally spaces
There are a few spaces available on the rally on Wednesday 13th March, cantering independently. Please contact Aloma (llysfaen@fndponyclub.org.uk).
Also, the Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday 27th is now full, but there is still space on the Easter egg Rally on Saturday 30th March!
Parents & Members evening
The Parents & Members evening is being held on Thursday 21st March at THE BOD ERW HOTEL, St Asaph, starting at 7pm.
- Guest Speaker – Dylan Jones Dolbadarn Film Horses
- Refreshments provided.
- Please book on entry master (no charge)
PARENTS/GUARDIANS/GRANDPARENTS/FRIENDS
We as a branch require a list of volunteers, i.e. parents/helpers who have DBS certificates and Safeguarding certificates, and, if possible, have a first aid certificate (the one day emergency first aid at work certificate). If you have these from your place of work or from when you help out at other sports or clubs, please could you send your details to Iona.
Iona will add you to the PELHAM volunteers list. This will enable the rally organiser to appoint you as an appointed helper at rallies or training sessions, which will enable the branch to comply with Pony Club Health & Safety Rules.
If you require to apply for DBS or Safeguarding certificates, please contact Iona Pierce, Branch Secretary or Ceri Hughes, Safeguarding Officer. They will be able to send you the links to apply online.
Bethan Jones DC
Mini Camp
Information and application form for mini camp:
Mini Road Rider
Congratulations to the members who passed their Mini Road Rider Achievement.
Pony Club National Quiz Heat
Three teams of Flint and Denbigh members attended the Pony Club national quiz on Sunday 3rd March. The mini black team of Elis, Alys, Megan and Evelyn worked really well together and between them had an impressive amount of knowledge. The crossword and charades rounds were tricky though and they weren’t placed this time but we have high hopes for next year! The mini red team of Eiry, Ffion, Beca and Isla were absolutely fantastic – they got almost full marks in every round and finished their charades with lots of time to spare! They came First and will now be representing Flint and Denbigh at the quiz final in Sheffield! Onto the junior team (Amber, Evie, Olivia and Ffion) – they tried really hard against much older teams, and very tricky questions that the adults also struggled to figure out afterwards! Again the crossword round proved a big challenge but so much fun was had by everyone and some lovely cakes from café Anglesey. A big thank you to Bethan and Louise for the training for our teams and to everyone who helped to organise the quiz.
Winter League Dressage Finals
It was a rainy start on Saturday 2nd March for the Winter league Dressage Finals held at Somerford Park. The results on the day were as follows:
- Walk Trot – Belle Hudson 3rd and Amber Beaumont 6th
- Grassroots – Poppy Miller 5th
- Intermediate – Summer Bellis 2nd
- Team finished overall 5th
In the overall Winter League the Flint and Denbigh members had incredible results:
- Walk & trot – 1st Belle Hudson; 3rd Amber Beaumont; 5th Zoe James
- Grassroots – 2nd Poppy Miller; 4th Belle Hudson
- Novice – 1st Isobel Miller
- Intermediate- 1st Summer Bellis
- Open – 1st Amber Bellis
- Flint & Denbigh Team overall 1st
Well done to all the members who have supported the winter league dressage this season it has been brilliant and you have done us all proud.
