A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
YORK & AINSTY SOUTH BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB
December 2023
Dear Members,
I hope everyone is keeping well, warm and dry and looking forward to a good Christmas and New Year! Details of the Annual Awards night in the Christmas holidays are later on in the Programme – please let me know as soon as possible if you wish to come as approximate numbers need to be confirmed with Stockeld Park. Please could those with trophies that were awarded at the 2022 Awards Night ensure they are engraved and handed in beforehand if possible or passed on to someone coming to Stockeld Park if you are unable to come yourself so they can be presented. A reminder of who has trophies – Attendance: Evie, Amber, Amelia, Queeva, Sophie G, Holly C, plus Hugo (shield). Show Jumping: Novice, Regional and Junior Teams plus Individual Trophies – Ellie, Lucinda, Harrison. Dressage: Novice, Regional and Junior Teams. Eventing: Novice and Regional Teams. Tack and Turnout: Poppy, Evie. Stumpy Cup: Hamish. Festy Cup: Sophie G. Best Endeavour: Verity. Reid Cup: Ellie. YAS SJ Team Plate: Amber, Martha, Gabriella M.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported and helped with the Branch Pleasure Ride in October. It was a beautiful day, without mishap, and enjoyed by all who came. We raised a good amount of funds and will be making a donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
The first of the Spring Festival Area rounds – Arena Eventing – was held in November. Well done to all who took part and particularly Ella winning the 1m class and the mixed height team of Hamish (70), Amber(80) and Ella (90 and 100), who tied for first place and have qualified for the Final at Arena UK in February. Details of the Area Dressage and Show Jumping competitions are in the Programme. There are no longer any qualifying rounds being held, just Area rounds which are open to all. Zac, Amber and Ella continue to do brilliantly for YAS in PC Triathlons, either winning or being placed in their classes. This is a huge commitment with a lot of training involved.
Well done to all those who took part in the Junior Series Final at Bishop Burton, particularly our team in the 60cms – Evie, Lila, Elsa, Hamish – who finished 5th. They were very new to this and dealt with their nerves to do YAS proud!
The Area Quiz is to be held on Sunday 3 March at Norton, Malton. There are two different levels – Minis for those 10yrs and under as at 1/1/24, with one 8 yrs and under, and combined Junior/Senior with 2 x 13 years and under and 2 of any age. (teams of 4) The Minis quiz covers questions based on the Care and Riding sections of the E, D and easier parts of D+ Tests and Mini Horsemanship Achievement badges about Handling/Leading, Hoof Care, Yard Safety, Points of Tack, General care etc. The Junior/Senior Quiz is based on the Care and Riding sections of the D+, C, C+ and easier parts of B Test and achievement badges about Feeding, Shoeing, Points of Tack, Trees, Poisonous Plants, Rugs and Bandages/Boots, Worm Control etc.. Anyone interested in taking part, please let Gill know as soon as possible so practices can begin!
Port Royal are hosting Area 3 Winter League Show Jumping and Dressage competitions, open to all PC members – dates in Programme. Cumulative points from each competition, with Championship
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Rosettes 1st to 6th in each Class and Sash to the Points League Winners at the end of the season. Entries online at portroyal.eec@outlook.com closing by 11am the previous Thursday.
Rally Dress: During the winter months, at any rally, please dress for warmth, with sweatshirts, dark jodhpurs and warm coats. Hoodies and hooded coats must have the hood tucked into the collar or, better still, not be worn at all. Jewellery, including sleepers which cannot be taped over, is not allowed, and hairnets should be worn for all longer hair, or it should be plaited and tucked up. Gloves are advisable. For competitions, smarter dress is expected and points are given for turnout. All hats must have a current pink tag to show the correct standard for insurance purposes and no fixed peaks for cross country over 80cms, pony racing and games. Hat standards: PAS 015 2011 with BSI Kitemark, VG1 with BSI Kitemark, Snell E2016 onwards, ASTM-F1163 2004 onwards with SEI mark, AS/NZS 3838 2006 onwards. N.B. From 1 January 2024, only body protectors that meet BETA 2018 Level 3 standard (blue and black label) should be used.
I have a few Branch sweatshirts and polo shirts in stock if anyone needs one for Christmas!
DECEMBER/JANUARY/FEBRUARY PROGRAMME Gill – 07809273976 or gill@chivers.plus.com
Payment for events to be made by Bacs in advance if possible, or cash on the day.
Sat 16 Dec: Area 3 Winter League Show Jumping Competition– Port Royal EEC, Skiff Lane, Holme on Spalding Moor, YO43 4AZ. Classes 70, 80, 90, 1m. Further details earlier in Newsletter.
Sat 16 Dec: Pentathlon and PC Tetrathlon Training Day – St Peter’s School, York YO30 6AB.
9am to 4pm. £25 (pay on the day) for the day inc equipment. Swimming, Laser/Pellet Shooting, Running, Fencing. All welcome but must be able to swim unaided age 8 yrs and over. Prize for best Christmas outfit. Packed lunch needed, plus swim kit and long socks for fencing. Book – yorkspentathlon@btinternet.com by 11 December.
Fri 29 Dec: Mounted Christmas Rally (Mike +tbc) – Askham Bryan Equestrian Centre, YO23 3FR. 10.30am start in staggered rides. £15 charge. Open to all. Special rosettes and prizes for Christmas decorations and activities! Names to Gill by 23 Dec.
Wed 3 Jan: Mounted General Rally (Sharon) – Askham Bryan Equestrian Centre, YO23 3FR. 1pm start in staggered rides. £15 charge. Open to all. Names to Gill by 30 Dec.
Thurs 4 Jan: Dismounted Achievement Badges (Katie) – Prospect House, The Old Village, Huntington, YO32 9RB. 2pm start – to be split into 10 yrs & under and 11 yrs & over. To include some Quiz topics (see earlier). No charge. Names to Gill by 30 Dec.
Thurs 4 Jan: Area 3 Senior Training Day – Yorkshire Riding Centre, Markington, HG3 3PD. For those 14yrs and over, jumping 90cms and above. 9am to 5.30pm. To include mounted lessons and practical sessions covering physiotherapy and horse health. This is now also approved as a PC CPD for coaches. Book in by 18 Dec. https://horseevents.co.uk/BWY/private/ Any questions, contact Ali.p@yrc.co.uk or 07970163576.
Sun 7 Jan: Skate and Pizza and Annual Awards – Stockeld Park, Harrogate Road, Wetherby LS22 4AN. (See earlier in Newsletter) Skating at 6pm, followed by pizza and annual awards. All under 8 years going on the ice rink must be accompanied by an adult. There is a café on site. Open to all members. Siblings may join in, but are the responsibility of an accompanying adult and not the Branch. Charge £20 to include skating, skate hire and pizza. Pizzas will be a mix of ham, cheese and tomato, pepperoni. Names to Gill by 30 December at the latest. Remember to bring trophies!
Sun 7 Jan: Area 3 Winter League Show Jumping Competition – Port Royal. Details as 16 Dec.
Sun 14 Jan: PC Area 3 Spring Festival Area Show Jumping Competition – Bishop Burton College, HU17 8QG. Qualifier for National Final at Arena UK 24/25 Feb. This is an individual competition, but DC’s make up teams once entries are closed. Entry details to follow. N.B. When entering, remember to put which is your PC Branch.
Mon 15 Jan: Mounted Flatwork Rally (Laura) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 5.30pm start, in staggered rides. Open to all. £15 charge. Names to Gill by 12 Jan.
Sat 20 Jan: PC Area 3 Spring Festival Area Dressage Competition – Northallerton EC, DL7 0PQ. This is an individual competition, but DC’s will be making up teams once entries are closed. Qualifier for National Final at Arena UK on 24/25 February. Entry details on NEC website. When entering, remember to put which is your PC Branch.
Sun 21 Jan: Mounted Indoor Rally (Katie) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 2pm start in staggered rides. Please say if you do not wish to do Mounted Games, so you can be put in at the right time. Open to all. £15 charge. Names to Gill by 17 Jan.
Sat 27 Jan: Mounted Indoor Rally (Katie) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 2pm start in staggered rides. Please say if you do not wish to do Mounted Games, so you can be put in at the right time. Open to all. £15 charge. Names to Gill by 23 Jan.
Mon 29 Jan: Mounted Flatwork Rally (Laura) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 5.30pm start in staggered rides. £15 charge. Open to all. Names to Gill by 24 Jan.
Sat 3 Feb: Mounted Indoor Rally (Katie) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 2pm start in staggered rides. Please say if you do not wish to do Mounted Games, so you can be put in at the right time. Open to all. £15 charge. Names to Gill by 30 Jan.
Sun 4 Feb: Area 3 Winter League Show Jumping Competition – Port Royal. Details as at 16 Dec.
Mon 5 Feb: Mounted Show Jumping Rally (Mike) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 5.30pm in staggered rides. £15 charge. Open to all. Names to Gill by 2 Feb.
Sun 11 Feb: Area 3 Winter League Dressage Competition – Port Royal. All details on Port Royal website. Cumulative points for each of 4 competitions.
Wed 14 Feb: Mounted General Rally – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 10.30am start in staggered rides. Open to all. Names to Gill by 10 Feb.
Sun 18 Feb: Area 3 Winter Triathlon (run/swim/shoot) – St Peter’s School, York. Details and entry via www.horse-events.co.uk
Sun 18 Feb – Mounted Games Practice – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 2pm start. To be confirmed.
Mon 19 Feb: Mounted Show Jumping Rally (Mike) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 5.30pm in staggered rides. £15 charge. Open to all. Names to Gill by 9 Feb.
Sat/Sun 24/25 Feb: Spring Festival National Final for Show Jumping, Arena Eventing, Dressage – Arena UK, Grantham. Open to qualifiers from Area 3 competitions. Entry details to follow.
Mon 26 Feb: Mounted Show Jumping Rally (Mike) – Askham Bryan, YO23 3FR. 5.30pm start in staggered rides. £15 charge. Open to all. Names to Gill by 22 Feb.
FUTURE DATES TO NOTE: including confirmed Area Competition Dates for 2024:
Sun 3 March: Area 3 Quiz – Norton, Malton. Afternoon start. See earlier in Newsletter.
Mon 4 March: Mounted Indoor Flatwork Rally (Laura) – Askham Bryan. Details to follow
Sun 10 March: Branch Dressage Competition – details to be confirmed.
Sat 16 March: Area 3 Winter League Show Jumping Competition (last in series) – Port Royal.
Sun 17 March: Middleton PC Mounted Games Friendly – Sledmere – Teams to be entered!
Sun 17 March: Area 3 Winter League Dressage Competition – Port Royal.
Sun 21 April: Area 3 Winter League Dressage Competition – Port Royal.
Sun 5 May: Area 3 Winter League Dressage Competition (last in series) – Port Royal
Sun 5 May: Area 3 Horse & Pony Care Competition – Junior & Senior – Willsden EC.
Sun 12 May: Area 3 Mounted Games Competition – Frickley Park.
Sun 19 May: Chatsworth Horse Trials – PC Team Show Jumping – to be confirmed
Sun 19 May: Area 3 Horse & Pony Care Competition – Minimus – Willsden EC
Wed 29 May: Branch Day Rally in Escrick Park. Details to follow.
Sun 2 June: Area Dressage (all levels) – Bishop Burton College
Thurs-Sun 6/7/8/9 June: Bramham Horse Trials to include Pony Club Team Show Jumping
Sun 16 June: Area 3 70 and 80 Show Jumping – Port Royal
Sat 29 June: Area 3 90, 100, 110 Show Jumping – Northallerton EC
Sat/Sun 6/7 July: Area 3 and 6 Tetrathlon – Melton Mowbray
Sat 13 July: Area 3 Eventing (hosted by Area 2) – all heights – Richmond EC
Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri 9/10/11/12 July: Great Yorkshire Show – Harrogate
Wed 24 July to Fri 26 July: Branch Mini Camp – Thorganby – 11 years and under.
Mon 29 July to Fri 2 August: – Branch Residential Camp – Askham Bryan – 11 years and over
9-17 August: Pony Club National Championships – Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire
24-26 August: Pony Club Regional Championships – Kelsall Hill, Cheshire.
Sun 15 Sept: Branch Show Jumping Competition – Escrick Park
Committee Members: We would like to welcome Val Clayden (07955760037), Martin Savage (07923904821) to the Committee, who will be joining existing members – Jayne Elliott (07760943012), Jackie Brookes (07584791611), Dorothy Fell – Child Protection (07860564931), Vicky O’Gram – Treasurer (07767640580), Suzanna Barker – Secretary (07790062851), Julie Peach – Assistant DC (07752795004) and Gill Chivers – DC (07809273976). Please feel free to contact any of the Committee with any queries or concerns