{"id":2744,"date":"2025-12-09T18:50:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/flintdenbigh\/?post_type=news&p=2744"},"modified":"2025-12-09T18:50:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:50:40","slug":"week-9-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/flintdenbigh\/news\/week-9-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 9 December 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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What\u2019s on this month<\/h4>\n

Use the\u00a0calendar on the website<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on and book.<\/p>\n

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EntryMaster Fees<\/h4>\n

EntryMaster are increasing their Booking Fees as of the 18th of December by 25p per booking, but not<\/strong> per entry.\u00a0So as now, if you are booking 2 children into the same event, only one booking fee applies.\u00a0Unfortunately, as a Branch, we must pass this on in full, but we believe that EntryMaster still offers by far the best value Booking System we could be using.<\/p>\n

We will delay implementation of the increase until 1st January 2026.<\/p>\n

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Dressage Update<\/h4>\n

A great day for Flint and Denbigh at the Area 5 Spring Festival Dressage Qualifier and Winter League held by Anglesey branch at the lovely venue Swn-y-Mor.<\/p>\n

The day started with the Intermediate class where Isobel Miller finished 2nd and qualified. Next was the Open and Summer Bellis came 3rd just out of the qualifying spot.<\/p>\n

The Winter league Walk Trot class followed with Joseph James coming 6th.<\/p>\n

The PC 70 and 80 Qualifiers were hotly contested and Flint & Denbigh had 3 in the top 6 with Belle Hudson 1st, Zoe James 3rd and Megan Evans 6th, and the PC 80 Grassroots saw Megan Evans take 2nd place.\u00a0The Flint & Denbigh team of Belle Hudson, Zoe James and Jess Hoyle won and qualified in the PC 70 and the team of Belle Hudson, Alys Evans and Megan Evans won and qualified in the PC 80 Grassroots.<\/p>\n

In the Novice test Anwen Jones was just outside the placings.<\/p>\n

Well done to all riders who were turned out beautifully and rode their tests very well.<\/p>\n

The overall Winter League placing was Team 3rd and the team consisted of Isobel Miller, Summer Bellis, Zoe James and Belle Hudson.<\/p>\n

Next Training Session<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next dressage lesson will be on Saturday 13th December at Fferm with Stena. Limited spaces available: please message Becky Miller or email dressage@fndponyclub.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

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Area 5 Test and Training Dates for 2026<\/h4>\n

The full list of Area 5 run Tests can be found on this page on the Area 5 website: https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/area-5-test-and-trainings\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Tests page does not list all the trainings (some may be provided by Branch) but watch the Area 5 Calendar for Area-run Trainings: https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/calendar\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The AH and B training with Michael Owen scheduled for the 6 January 2026 is being rearranged, watch this News item on the Area website: https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-ah-and-b-practical-training-michael-owen-06-01-26\/<\/a> or the Area 5 Facebook \u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Area5.of.The.Pony.Club<\/a> \u00a0or Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/area5pcuk\/<\/a> \u00a0pages.<\/p>\n

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Llanasa Christmas Jumper Rally<\/h4>\n

Our annual festive Christmas jumper rally was held at Northop last night with Louise & Zahra.\u00a0Over 35 members enjoyed fun and games with Group 3 ending on a 115cm Chase Me Charlie.<\/p>\n

Thank you to Elliw who kindly supplied delicious Mynydd Mostyn Hot Chocolates for parents and members.<\/p>\n

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in the New Year when rallies will reconvene on Monday 12th January (Week A).<\/p>\n

Jude<\/p>\n