Rallies

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Summer Rally Organiser – Susanne White – susanne@pamplin.me.uk – 01284 388166 or 07887 591853

Winter Rally  Organiser  – Rachel Fitton – rachel.fitton@tpic.org.uk – 07711 801702

2024 Ickworth Park rally dates can be found on Horse Events or the Calendar page.

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Rallies

Rallies take place throughout the year. There are Evening rallies and  the summer Rallies start in July and end in August and are held at Ickworth . Winter rallies and workshops are also held at a variety of venues. A fee is requested for each Rally, to defray the cost of hiring Instructors and maintaining equipment. Easter rallies are often half day, summer rallies are  usually a  full day 

 

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BOOKINGS

Online Booking and Payment System
From 1st January 2024 all our rally and training bookings will be moving from Web Collect to Horse Events. To get all the rally information and make a booking you need to go to the Horse Events Site.
At the bottom of the home page you will see a section for pony club rallies and by choosing Area 8 and Suffolk Hunt you will be able to view the current rallies and trainings that are available to book.
The first time you use the system you will need to enter rider and pony information but once this has been done it is saved for future bookings.
If you have any problems with a booking please contact Judith Esterhuizen on 01284 723897 (if no answer please leave a message).
Horse Events Bookings
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DRESS CODE

Please dress in correct riding gear; boots/tagged hat/jodhpurs or breeches. Because it is often cold and coats and layers of clothes are needed the shirt and tie rule will be relaxed but please still dress tidily as this makes riding much safer, remember you can buy SPC skins, polo shirts and jackets from from touchline online store.

Further  information is available in your Membership Pack 2024.

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RALLIES

Please remember that these rallies are arranged for the benefit of our PONY CLUB MEMBERS. If you have yet to renew your annual Pony Club membership, please do so before booking in for the rallies. However, if you have friends with ponies who may like to come along and try out Suffolk Hunt Pony Club with a view to joining us, that can be accommodated too… just contact me directly with details.

As always, at rallies Pony Club members are grouped by ability and aptitude, and instructors will work hard to ensure everyone is stretched in a safe and happy environment. We hope that riders will see an improvement in their confidence and ability over the course of the season. Please do feel that you can approach instructors at the end of the rally for hints and tips on how to progress with your pony/horse should you want help.

 

 

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Some important reminders…

  1. Please remember the new rules relating to riding hats and Body Protectors – The latest standards can be found  in the Resource Hub 
  2. Please check our website for guidance on tack and rider dress. Rider and horse safety are paramount, and every pairing will be checked by an instructor before riding. If tack or dress are deemed hazardous/dangerous, you will need to rectify the problems immediately BEFORE being allowed to continue with the ride. This Pony Club check extends to the general soundness and wellbeing of the horse and the quality of shoeing. Note that if you can’t remedy the situation, you will have to leave the ride with lots of sympathy but no refund.
  3. You are welcome to follow your child’s ride at a distance at rallies (although lead rein parents/helpers are obviously allowed closer!), but please do not interfere with the instruction!
  4. Please remember to keep dogs on leads at all times as required by the National Trust and our own risk assessment.
  5. It would be wise to keep a first aid kit in your car/lorry containing insect sting cream, a form of antihistamine and paracetamol (or similar). While we do have qualified first aiders on site in case of accidents, we are not permitted to supply medication such as paracetamol, antihistamine, etc.
  6. Should your child require special medication or have any health issues, please ensure that we know about it and that you inform your instructor at the start of the rally.
  7. Remember we are on Facebook as a Closed Group (so you have to ‘apply’ to join). Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/153107451706485/?fref=ts for updates on Suffolk Branch  events and members.
  8. Any late rally cancellations due to weather/ground conditions will be posted on Facebook and emailed to members registered for the rally. These decisions are usually made the day before a rally. Please check before leaving if you are unsure whether a rally is going ahead.
  9. We always welcome constructive feedback on all aspects of our rallies to help improve future events for members… just email me please!

So, all that’s left for you to do is to find your way to Horse Events and book your rallies.

I look forward to welcoming you to Ickworth Park in the near future.