Welcome back – again! Now that restrictions are easing we are excited to be welcoming old and new members to Heart of England Pony Club. We have had 2 successful fun Easter rallies to get us back into the swing of things. Don’t forget Covid restrictions remain in place and we thank all our parents and members for following these. New dates are posted on the branch programme page as well as our Facebook page. There’s something for everyone – If you are interested in representing the club at area level then you must have attended at least 3 rallies and be out competing regularly at the level you wish to ride at – there will be rallies specifically for area training as well as those open to everyone. We can’t wait to see you all at our rallies- please book in early and before the closing date to allow us allocate times and instructors. Looking forward to seeing y0u all soon.
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Congratulations to Ella, Peyton and Grace who represented their branch at the warwickshire hunt pony club Triathlon. Super riding, throwing and running from all 3 girls and we are all very proud of them.
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Good morning and thank you all for your patience during these unprecedented times. We are all having to adjust to a new ‘normal’ and in terms of pony club we are now in a position to offer more ‘face to face’ activities. Thank you to all of you who have engaged with the online learning we have been posting and huge thanks to Sue Hall for keeping you busy with your ponies over lockdown. However the news you have all been waiting for is that we can now safely resume rallies! There will of course need to be precautions in place and the details of these will be sent out when you book in. Please can I ask that you read these and adhere to them at all times during the rallies. We are only able to host rallies if everyone plays their part. More details will follow but put these dates in your diary!
Good luck to Megan, Amelia, Lilly and Grace who will be representing Heart of England in the Pony Club show jumping at Rockingham international horse trials on Saturday 18th May.
Heart of England One Day Event @ Aston Le Walls
Congratulations to Anna and Betty who competed on Sunday. Anna took the win in the PC90 and Betty was placed 4th on Tom and 7th on Smokey in the PC100.
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Easter Egg Rally
Members enjoyed a fun rally, Easter egg hunting, galloping and picnicing at Chestnut Farm.
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Team Show Jumping at Weston Lawns 18th April 2018
A very successful day for Heart of England members at weston Lawns – teams entered at in 4 classes and individuals in 2.
Team 1st in 50/70cm
Team 2nd in 60cm
Team 4th in 60cm
Anna and Betty’s team were 5th in 90cm
Betty’s team 2nd in 1m and individual 3rd in 1.05m
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Congratulations to Betty and Anna – Dengie Dressage Championships Pairs dressage to music champions.
Betty riding Cash is King and Anna riding Suska successfully won the pairs dressage to music at Addington on 13th April 2019 performing their floorplan to a Lion King medley. They scored a whopping 75.3%. Also congratulations to Betty on her super 8 th place in the intermediate individual championships; a fantastic achievement.
The new safety rules for hats and body protectors are now available, please make sure you read the documents before competing for Pony ClubBody_Protector_Rule_2019Hat_Rule_2019
Hannah Jackson Show Jumping Rally 25th October 2016
Well done to everyone who attended the rally today, super smart turnout from riders and ponies and lots of ‘flying’ ponies today!
Working Rally 23rd October
Well done to all members who took part in the rally today! All turned out beautifully, lots learnt and lots to work on. More photos on the photo page
Anne-Marie Taylor Clinic
Following on from the successful Senior Camp and recent clinic, we have another date organised with Anne-Marie on Saturday 19th November – See Branch Programme for more details
B test success
Congratulations to Betty for passing the full B test, Aston and Amy for passing the Horse and Pony Care B test
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Coventry and Warwickshire Sports Awards 2016
Heart of England Pony Club are proud to announce that Betty, Lily, Aston and Maisie were nominated for the TEAM award at the recent event and Betty was also nominated for the individual young sports person award. Well done to all.
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Heart Of England Pony Club ODE @ Aston Le Walls – 17th/18th September 2016
In conjunction with Aston Le Walls Unaffiliated ODE Heart of England PC ran their first ODE, congratulations to all members that competed over the weekend. Special mention to Christina entered into her first ever event on Floss, Ellie 3rd in her section in 80cm on Flyby, Aston, 9th in 100cm on Disien and Betty 2nd on Charlie in the 100cm.
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Blenheim 2016
A very busy weekend for Heart of England Pony Club at Blenheim Horse Trials which saw members taking part in the Eventer Challenge, Fit ball demonstration and the Musical ride, kindly sponsored by Townfields, in the attractions ring.
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What Does the Day Involve?
How Do I Register?
July competition winners
DURING JULY you have the chance to win a Forever Living seasonal show package:
Aloe First :This exclusive skin soothing formula is an excellent first step for soothing minor skin irritations.
Aloe Veterinary Formula: Since we also treat our pets as part of the family, they too should experience the power of the ”Miracle Plant.” Forever Living Products has created Aloe Veterinary Formula – Mother Nature’s soothing Aloe spray for animals.
Aloe Hand & Face Soap: Luxurious natural moisturising, cleansing soap with a mild formula, perfect for the entire family. Ideal to use when shaving, gentle enough to use on the face and kind to sensitive skin.
Horse treats, a bathing sponge and plaiting bands….
AND THE WINN
ER WAS …… JACKSON
AREA 7 EVENTING – 17th July
3 teams went to Offchurch on Saturday to represent Heart of England in the Area 7 eventing. Huge congratulations to Betty Baker who won her Intermediate class on Lexie and has now qualified for the championships in August, special mention to Aston who came 9th and Maisie who was competing for the first time at this level! The two grassroots teams also came home with rosettes – The Black and Gold team (Amy, Sam, Megan and Anna) came 6th and The Black and Silver team (Betty, Sarah, Lily, Ellie) came 9th. All members were a credit to the club and we look forward to many more successes in years to come! Huge thanks to Sally Baker and Anne-Marie Taylor for their support, training and help preparing for the event.
Heart of England Senior Camp
Fantastic weekend had by all who attended the Senior Camp at The Unicorn Trust in Stow on the Wold, riders had 2 ridden sessions per day and then had the opportunity to work alongside trainer Anne-Marie Taylor while she coached others. A fun, informative and educational weekend of flat work, grid work, course jumping and test riding. Thanks to Wendy for organising and Anne Marie for her time and support. Roll on the next one!
Aston, Honor, Sam, Sarah and Anna took part in an ‘A’ test instructor trainnig session at Lincomb Equestrian last Thursday; fabulous venue and hosts and an enjoyable time was had by all.
Congratulations to all our riders who represented the branch at the Area Dressage competition at Moreton Morrell.
Heart of England Pony Club rocked Kenilworth Show on Saturday 4th June when they opened and closed the show with their English themed Musical Ride display. Team members were also in action in the jumping classes with Sarah and Beau coming 4th in the working hunter 80cm class, Aston and Disien coming 4th in the 1.05m showjumping and Maisie and Ned coming 5th in the 95cm and 1.05m.
Rockingham International Horse Trials – May 21st 2016
So many members were out representing the branch at the pony club showjumping at Rockingham Castle this weekend. Well done to everyone involved, we had some great results with the Rising Stars team in the 70cm coming 9th, the All stars A team coming 9th in the 80cm and the Shining Stars coming 2nd in the 90cm! Thanks to Chief Instructor Sally Baker for her time in training and at the event, Betty for her brilliant photography skills and support in the ring and all the parents for their support.
STOP PRESS:
Heart of England Pony Club are extremely proud to announce that Townsfield Saddlery has very kindly agreed to sponsor this year’s Musical Ride Demo at Blenheim. We are very grateful to all at Townsfield for their generosity and huge thanks to Chief Instructor Sally for securing this amazing deal. Thanks also to the Blenheim organising team for agreeing to the sponsorship! For all your horse, rider and stable needs take a look at Townfield website http://www.townfields.com/
Area 7 are organising a senior camp, for details see: SENIORS CAMP SCHEDULE 2016
Over the Easter holidays lots of our members took part in instructor training days – don’t they look smart!
Top Spec visited our latest pony club rally and gave advice on feeding, diet and weight management, even Buddy got in on the act!!!
Congratulations to Emma and Erin who won turnout at this week’s rally!
New Competition
*******APRIL COMPETITION*******
Handmade bespoke saddle cover and hat bag to match.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN All YOU HAVE TO DO IS POP YOUR HORSES NAME DOWN ON A PEICE OF PAPER AND HAND IT TO either Myself or Sam Ison, each entry is £1, you can have as many entries as you like!!!! All proceeds go directly to Heart Of England Pony Club.
DURING APRIL YOU HAVE THE CHANCE OF WINNING A SADDLE COVER AND HAT BAG TO MATCH IN YOUR CHOSEN COLOURS……
GOOD LUCK X
Well done to Geraldine and Emma who won the March Competition – a pamper day for Paddy!
Badminton Horse Trials – Saturday 7th May 2016
Heart of England Pony Club are organising a day trip to Badminton Horse Trials for Cross Country Day on Saturday 7th May 2016.
All Members and families welcome.
Please note that this is not a supervised trip and so parents/guardians are responsible for their children’s welfare during the day.
TRANSPORT
Cost per person £18
Coach will be leaving Horse and Jockey on Tamworth Road at 7.30am on Saturday 7th May. We will leave Badminton Horse Trials at 6pm that evening, estimated return time 9pm
ADMISSION
The Organisers of Badminton Horse Trials are offering a discount to Pony Club branches arriving by Coach if tickets are purchased in advance. Alternatively you can choose to pay on the day for your admission but the cost will be full price.
The discounted admission charges are as follows:
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| Saturday | £22.10 | £28 |
Children Under 12 have free entry.
INTERESTED IN COMING ALONG –
Please complete the attached form, send to hoetreasurer@btinternet.com and send payment to
Heart of England Pony Club
Sort Code 30-92-18
Account Number 00714238
Alternatively please give form and cash or cheque to Wendy McGowan
Booking forms and payment must be received by April 15th 2016
Badminton Horse Trials booking form 2016
Update on Dengie 2nd rounds – Sophie came 4th in the Open and Betty came 2nd in the Open and qualifies for the finals at Addington. Pictures on Results and Achievements page
Good luck to Sophie and Betty who are off to Marchington on Saturday for the Dengie Show Jumping second rounds.
The Annual Awards Evening was held on Friday 11th March. Congratulations to all award winners! Pictures to follow.
Best Newcomer – Lucy Douglas-Jones
Best Attendance – Amelia Halton & Ellie Delaney
Best turnout junior – Amelia & Milly Fox
Senior – Katie Viner, Hannah Foster, Ellie Delaney
Best Helper – Amy McGowan
Best Horse/Pony – Smithy & Jackson
Best Parent – Catherine Feed
Most Improved Junior – Milly Fox
Senior – Amy McGowan
Best Overall Junior – Megan Baker
Senior – Aston Sidwell
Versatile Rider – Megan Abbott
Best Endeavour – Maisie Halton
Special Recognition Awards
Best Overall member – Hannah Foster
Service to Pony Club – Jenny Stokes
Test awards
E – Anna Cart
D – Thaila, Rosie, Lucy, Amelia, Milly F, Rose, Niamh, Ellie G, Megan C, Keeley, Danny
D+ – Thaila, Rosie, Amelia, Rose, Niamh, Danny, Molli
C – Sarah, Ellie Delaney, Ellie Duffy, Maisie, Aston, Anna
C+ – Betty, Amy, Aston
C+ Horse & Pony Care – Emma
Road Rider
Amy, Anna, Aston, Ellie, Ellie, Maisie, Molli, Sarah, Sophie,
****COMPETITION TIME****
HEART OF ENGLAND PONY CLUB WILL BE HOSTING A MONTHLY PRIZE DRAW……Each month you will have the chance to win a fabulous prize.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN All YOU HAVE TO DO IS POP YOUR HORSES NAME DOWN ON A PEICE OF PAPER AND HAND IT TO either Myself or Sam Ison, each entry is £1, you can have as many entries as you like!!!!
DURING MARCH YOU HAVE THE CHANCE OF WINNING A 5⭐PAMPER SESSION FOR YOUR PONY/HORSE.
To include:
Equissage
Mane pulling
Tail trimming
Feather and face trimming
GOOD LUCK X
Well Done to Teresa Mcclelland for winning the pony club monthly prize draw thankyou Jacqueline Brighouse for picking the winning ticket 
Congratulations to Erin (on her first pony club rally) and Aston for winning Turnout at this week’s working rally (5th March 2016)
DC Dawn and Chief Instructor Sally having fun at the Pony Club Conference, this year it was held at Aintree Racecourse.
Rally Turnout – 20th February
Well done to Megan A (pictured on Pete) and Thaila on winning turnout this week
FEBRUARY 2016
Members have been out competing over the last few weeks with fantastic results!!
Aston was placed 2nd in the 90cm at LandsEventing on Disien
Sarah was placed 5th in the 70cm at LandsEventing on Beau
Sophie went to Weston Lawns where Will was 5th in the Dressage and won his arena eventing class
Maisie was placed 4th at the first rounds Dengie qualifier and joins Betty, Sophie, Hannah and Anna at the second rounds
Betty Baker came 7th on Smokey at the JT80 Champs and 2nd on Charlie in the JT100 Champs, to cap off a great weekend Betty also came 10th in the JAS100 Champs!
Anna has qualified for trailblazers and Dengie dressage
****COMPETITION TIME****
HEART OF ENGLAND PONY CLUB WILL BE HOSTING A MONTHLY PRIZE DRAW……Each month you will have the chance to win a fabulous prize.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN All YOU HAVE TO DO IS POP YOUR HORSES NAME DOWN ON A PEICE OF PAPER AND HAND IT TO either Louise Abbott or Sam Ison, each entry is £1, you can have as many entries as you like!!!!
DURING FEBRUARY YOU HAVE THE CHANCE OF WINNING ALL YOU NEED TO TRAVEL YOUR PONY/HORSE:
Shires set of 4 black leg bandages, a Roma black tail bandage and a black synthetic head collar & lead rope in your size…..
GOOD LUCK
Members Maisie, Betty, Ellie and Aston took up the opportunity to have a lesson with training UKCC instructors on Thursday and Friday.
Well done to Instructor Hannah Foster who won her class last week to qualify for the Dengie Dressage 2nd rounds to join Sophie Ison, Betty Baker and Anna Mitchell who have also qualified for the 2nd rounds at Fieldhouse on 26th March. Good luck to all. 
Our members are out in full force to kickstart January 2016 – just look at these results!
A great start to the season with Smokey “Chlohamon Grey” winning the BE JT at Rodbaston
Charlie coming 3rd in JAS 100 in a huge class and a qualification for the champs
Not to be outdone by her big sister – Megan Baker received quite a haul at the local show presentation evenings – one to watch for future pony club teams
Well done to all who attended the lessons at Home farm
I believe some excited ponies in the first group