Latest IOM Pony Club News

January 2012 Newsletter - Omission

2012-01-27T20:56:00.003Z

Unfortunately the camp application forms were omitted from this newsletter, they will be posted out to everyone separately - you should receive them on Monday 30th January. Also date of Diddy Camp is Saturday 12th May - not Saturday 13th May!

Rally Times Saturday 28th January 2012

2012-01-26T14:22:00.004Z

Senior Rally At GGH with Clare Drewry. The Pit Stop will be open 10.00am - 4.00pm so PLEASE SUPPORT THEM :)9.30amPatrick CoxCallum StaleyAlen HenthornNathan MealinFreya CullenAbigale Turner-Drewry10.30amKaty RobinsonRio HallJodie ArdernLewis ExonAlice BowenBreeshey Evans11.30amJessica LoaderImmy MillwardIsla CurpheyOlivia O'NeillTinesha KinleySinead Cox1.00pmHolly LowNicole AndrewsBethan

Pony Club Annual Disco and Prize Presentation

2012-01-15T22:30:00.000Z

Pony Club Annual Disco and Prize PresentationThe Pony Club held their annual Disco and prize presentation at the South Douglas Old Friends Association Hall in Finch Road, on Friday 13th January. Fortunately there wasn’t anything unlucky about the night as everyone seemed to have a great night. As usual Mark Cowin was the DJ and kept all the members both young and old on the dance floor full

Revised Dates for Area Competitions

2012-01-06T17:05:00.000Z

Quiz – Peak – at Poynton Civic Hall - Saturday 4 February. Horse and Pony Care. Mr Whalley again agreed to organise the event at his Pony Club Centre (Deandane) - Sunday 20 May. Mounted Games –Saturday 19 May – Furness & Dist (Newlands) (2012 Zone Finals – 30 June/1July – Onley, Northants.) Eventing. Sunday 24 June at Skipton -. Area Committee/Pendle. Dressage. Saturday 28 July –

D Test Successes 2nd Dec 2011

2011-12-03T22:05:00.007Z

Well done to all those member who were successful in passing their 'D'test .Blae Richardson, Doona Kirk, Daisy Sewell, Eva Jones, Sinead Cox, Tinesha Kinley and Olivia O'Neill.Zelda Newey, Ellen Barker, Freddy Ralston, Lucy Corlett and Jarred InghamCongrathulations to you all and big thank you to examiner Steph Timmonds and organiser Anne-Marie.

D Tests

2011-11-19T20:50:00.003Z

Well done to Daisy Loader, Cate Atkinson, Aislinn Lace and Sophie Hawley who passed their D test today.

Fire Prevention Achievement Badge at Laxey Fire Station

2011-11-18T21:29:00.004Z

Over 40 members attended at Laxey Fire Station in order to gain their Fire Prevention Achievement Badge and what an exciting night it turned out to be!! Fireman Mark Quayle had arranged to have several fireman on hand including the Station Officer Mark Cleator.All the members including the youngest were shown how to roll up and run out hoses and to flat fan spray with the the high powered jet

Puissance Ball & Demonstration with Billy Twomey

2011-11-14T20:52:00.000Z

The Pony Club were fortunate to have Billy Twomey, Irish International Showjumper, visit the island in order to raise funds for the Club. Billy is a very talented young rider who travels the world competing on his string of horses, some of the best Je T'Aime Flamenco and Tinker's Serenade belonging to local residents Sue and Eddy Davies. Billy arrived on the island on Saturday lunchtime,

D+ Test Successes 23rd october 2011

2011-10-23T19:11:00.003+01:00

Congratulations to the following members who were successful in passing their D+ Test which was taken at the Glebe:-Isla QuayleHolly LoweJessica LoaderCharlotte DriverHannah GeogheganKirree QuayleAlthough the weather could have been much better this did not affect any of the members who all passed well. Many thanks to Hilary and AnneMarie for arranging this event.

Ceilidh at Ronaldsway Social Club Friday 21st October 2011

2011-10-23T19:02:00.003+01:00

Ceilidh at Ronaldsway Social Club on Friday 21st October 2011Many thanks to all those who attended this event which was a fund raiser for the Games team and was organised by Rachel Turner. The Calor Gas band provided the music and instructions for the dancing which was great fun and enjoyed by all ages. As usual with Pony Club, it was a Faith Supper (everyone brought some food) and this worked

Rally 14/15 October 2011

2011-10-18T17:24:00.006+01:00

Garran Beg on Saturday was held at the Glebe with instructors Stephanie Timmons taking the younger members but older more capable members received instruction from William Blane, FBHS, head of training within Pony Club.All members at Garran Beg really enjoyed their lessons - nearly as much as the excellent bacon baps consumed in the Cubby Hole afterwards!!Fortunately Sunday dawned clear and

Test Successes 15th October 2011

2011-10-16T19:53:00.002+01:00

Congratulations to members who were examined by William Blane and were successful in passing the following Tests:-'B' Riding - Tara Adams - Tara now has her full 'B' Test'B' Horse Care - Katy RobinsonC+ - Yas InghamC+ Horse Care - Lori Moreton and Charlotte Shimmin

Horse and Pony Care 14th October 2011

2011-10-16T19:41:00.008+01:00

Lots of members attended the Horse and Pony Care at Kennaa on Friday 14th October. Members were instructed in skills for their next test younger members learning to lead and tie up and olders members covering rugs, bandaging and grooming.

Pony Club Final Hunter Trial of the Season

2011-10-10T09:53:00.000+01:00

The Pony Club held the final hunter trial for 2011 on Sunday 9th October at Oatlands Farm Santon (kind permission of Mr & Mrs D Shacklock). Although the going was extremely soft due to the heavy rain on the days leading up to the event the actual day remained dry and apart from the high wind there were no problems or mishaps and after the event we were able to run a Green Day which is an

Wanted: Teams of Young Games Makers to make the Games happen!

2011-10-08T09:55:00.005+01:00

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has announced the start of the Young Games Maker (YGM) programme for 16-18 year olds, which will provide up to 2,000 volunteering opportunities for young people during the Games. The programme will support LOCOG’s commitment to inspire young people to choose sport and leave a volunteering legacy. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young

Online Shopping - help raise funds

2011-10-03T23:35:00.004+01:00

If anyone is doing any online shopping it may be worth checking this out. You just need to register atwww.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/iomponyclub and each purchase you make will raise funds for us.

Tetrathlon - Postal Shoot Competition & Training

2011-10-03T23:34:00.000+01:00

Those interested in doing this year's postal shoot can find entry forms available on the following link: http://branches.pcuk.org/eastlothian/files/2009/09/Invitation-Letter-2011.pdf Shooting training will start on Thursday 6th October, 7-8pm at Laxey range. Please contact Jane on 494689, re times and availability as we can only take a limited number of beginners at each session.

Pony Club HSBC One Day Event

2011-09-19T15:37:00.002+01:00

There was an excellent entry for the HSBC One Day Event held at Oatlands, Santon (kind permission of Mr & Mrs D Shacklock) on Sunday 18th September. Due to the torrential rain in the previous days there were concerns over the ground being water logged however these proved to be unfounded as the cross country course rode well with very few mishaps. Unfortunately the higher classes were not as

Pony Club Hunter Trial

2011-09-05T21:41:00.001+01:00

The Pony Club held the first of the Autumn cross country events on Sunday 4th September at Oatlands Farm Santon (kind permission Mr & Mrs D Shacklock). In spite of the torrential rain of the day before the going was good and the course rode really well with few mishaps throughout the day. The Hunter Trial was followed by two ‘Green Day’ sessions novice riders and horses can school round the

Wednesday 17th August Horse and Pony Care

2011-08-19T20:46:00.011+01:00

Horse and Pony Care on Wednesday 17th August, 2011. It was perfect weather for the Horse and Pony Care session held at Balladhoo, Lonan, (Kind permission of Mr & Mrs A Corlett). The event started at 12.00 with everyone bringing a picnic lunch and this was enjoyed in the lovely surroundings of the new livery yard and all weather arena. After lunch the members were divided into groups

Summer Camp 2011

2011-08-08T20:59:00.019+01:00

Twenty five members and their ponies/horses all attended Summer Camp at Kennaa Equestrian Centre from 1st - 6th August. The facilities at Kennaa are wonderful and provide the ideal environment for members to gain maximum benefit from the week spent riding and looking after their horses. The instructors for the week were Richard Clarkson for Ride One - Rachel Hopkinson, Katy Robinson,

Horse and Pony Care at Eairy Mount on Wednesday 27th July 2011

2011-07-30T11:42:00.010+01:00

About 25 children attended this event at Eairy Mount, Foxdale, home of Mr & Mrs Gerry Vernon. It was a beautiful day – warm and sunny and the children enjoyed their picnic lunch sitting in the sun in the garden. After lunch the children were divided into two groups with the older children learning how to plait and the younger members sat in the sun and learnt about poisonous plants and then

Area Tetrathlon 16th/17th July 2011

2011-07-25T08:27:00.005+01:00

The weekend of the 16th/17th July, five members - Phoebe Cross (16) , Aalish Creer (11), Isla Curphey ( 10), Blae Richardson (7) and Lucy Corlett (6) travelled to England to take part in the Tetrathlon competition for Areas 4 & 5 (the North West and part of Wales). The tetrathlon consists of shooting at a target, swimming, cross country riding and cross country running, although those aged 8 &

2011-07-21T15:10:00.002+01:00

The Pony Club held a Games Competition at Kennaa on Tuesday 19th July. Unfortunately there were alot of the regular competitiors absent but those that did attend enjoyed the competition and the results were as follows:-8 & Under 1st Sophie Hawley, 2nd Aislinn Lace, 3rd= Daisee Sewell and Cate Atkinson10 & Under - 1st Elle Cain, 2nd Rebecca Sissons, 3rd Abby Jackson, 4th Zelda Newey, 5th Immy

Pony Club Mini One Day Event

2011-07-09T23:48:00.014+01:00

Pony Club Mini One Day Event The Pony Club held a Mini One Day Event on Saturday 9th July at Oatlands Farm, Santon (kind permission of Mr & Mrs D Shcaklock). This event is to introduce younger members to the three disciplines which make up a One Day Event. It begins with a simple dressage test, followed by a round of show jumps and then a small course of cross country type fences. It is run

Pony Club Medieval Fun Show

2011-06-19T21:55:00.003+01:00

Pony Club Medieval Fun ShowAfter the dreadful rain all day Friday we felt very lucky to have sunny skies on Saturday 18th June for the Fun Show held at Oatlands, Santon (Kind permission of Mr & Mrs D Shacklock). This is a very informal event popular with younger members and included mounted and unmounted Fancy dress, , hobby horse racing, mounted games, handy pony, castle racing and clear

Diddy Camp May 2011

2011-06-02T22:47:00.001+01:00

Diddy Camp May 2011 Diddy camp for the youngest members of Pony Club was held at the Glebe Stables on Sunday 29th May, where the proprietors Haydn and Jo Cubbon made all 17 tiny members most welcome. The members were divided into three groups and each group received on hour riding instruction from popular local instructor Michelle Hargreaves, whilst one group was riding in the indoor school

Isle of Man Team win Area 4 Prince Philip Cup Games

2011-05-31T21:28:00.006+01:00

The 2011 Prince Philip Cup Games Team members - Katy Robinson, Breeshey Evans, Danni Callin, Abigail Turner-Drewry and Isla Curphey travelled to Lancaster to compete in the Area 4 Games Competition. Both the children and the ponies stayed at Wild Duck Farm, Bolton-le-Sands, with Tom and Sarah Robertson. Sarah and Tom are wonderful hosts and their wonderful hospitality is greatly appreciated by

Games Competition 4th May

2011-05-06T21:59:00.003+01:00

Once again we were very lucky with the weather, although a bit chilly it was dry and not too windy on Wednesday 4th May when around 30 children attended the games competition at Kennaa. Last time we held this competition there were just two tiny future members but this time there were five little ones all trying their very hardest to win a rosette - fortunately they all did! The results were as

Junior Camp at Kennaa 22/23 April

2011-04-23T20:33:00.011+01:00

As Summer Camp 2011 was heavily oversubscribed the committee made the decision to move the younger members who had not been to Summer camp before into Junior Camp. All the young members who would normally have gone to Junior Camp were unfortunately for them, moved back down to Diddy Camp. These decisions were deliberated long and hard by the committee in their endeavour to allow as many children

Games Competition at Kennaa

2011-04-22T22:28:00.008+01:00

A fun evening of gymkhana games was held at Kennaa Equestrian Centre on Wednesday 20th April. The weather was beautiful and loads of children turned up for the event and everyone went home smiling having received an Easter egg! Chris Chatel and Jane Cross once again ran a very well organised event with help from the 2011 Prince Philip Cup Games team - Katy Robinson, Breeshey Evans, Danni Callin,

Horse and Pony Care - 15 April

2011-04-15T20:56:00.009+01:00

The last Friday night Horse and Pony Care session took place on 15th April at Kennaa. Once again there was a great turnout of members and it was lovely to see so many older members attending. As the annual Parents Night was taking place in the Club Room, all members congregated in the outdoor school with AnneMarie in charge. The weather was perfect - not a breath of wind and not even cold!

Test Successes

2011-04-14T21:51:00.007+01:00

On the 11th/12th April seven members were put forward for their 'C' test, three their 'C+' and there was one 'B' candidate. The examiner for all tests was Pam Prickett and at the end she stressed that all members were up to standard but unfortunately nerves on the day let several members down. This is very normal when taking the Pony Club tests as the standard is high and the test situation does

Mylchreests Group to support Isle of Man Pony Club One Day Event

2011-04-13T11:35:00.000+01:00

Isle of Man Pony Club is delighted to announce that Mylchreests Group is to sponsor the Club’s Annual Spring ‘One Day Event’ on Sunday 8th May 2011. This event will be held at Oatlands, Santon, with kind permission from Mr & Mrs D Shacklock. Managing Director, David Mylchreest, said “We are very pleased to be giving support to the Isle of Man Pony Club as apart from being the Island’s Main

Instructors Accreditation Course

2011-04-12T07:32:00.007+01:00

As Pony Club is a youth organisation it is a requirement that all our instructors are CRB checked and also that they have attended a Pony Club accreditation course. The simplest method of ensuring that these criteria are fulfilled is to hold an accreditation course here on the island. Some of our senior instructors have attended the Pony Club National Instructors Conference in Yorkshire which

Pony Club Cross Country Season Gets Underway

2011-04-11T11:23:00.000+01:00

Beautiful weather on Sunday 10 th April, helped to make the first Hunter Trial of the season a most enjoyable event. The new course which had been designed and checked by William Blane FBHS, Head of Pony Club Training UK, and built by Gill, David and Dan Shacklock, rode beautifully with the going on most of the course being nearly perfect. There were some new interesting combinations but these

Bev Whitehead Garran Beg Rally 27th March 2011

2011-03-27T21:42:00.007+01:00

All those younger members who attended the Garran Beg rally at the Glebe today enjoyed lessons which were both instructive and also great fun! Bev came highly recommended and this recommendation was totally justified as members were kept totally focused and all admitted that the lesson 'just flew by'. We are delighted to have found another instructor who obviously enjoys instructing and we

William Blane Rallies 26/27th March

2011-03-27T21:33:00.005+01:00

Once again there was very good attendance at these rallies. All members who attended enjoyed excellent instruction from this very experienced and talented Instructor. William is a most enthusiastic person and inspires all those he comes into contact with, we are most fortunate here on the island that he has found time in his extremely busy schedule to visit and instruct on three occasions

Cross Country Course Walk with William Blane

2011-03-26T16:50:00.003Z

Pony Club have a new cross country course at Oatlands. The course has been designed by William Blane FBHS and built by Jill, David and Dan Shacklock. There are some new and interesting combinations on the course intended to encourage control and straightness through the fences. With these aims in mind William hosted a course walk on Saturday afternoon 24th March. Over twenty members enjoyed the

Achievement Badge Awards

2011-03-26T16:44:00.002Z

On Friday 18th March along with holding our very successful Comic Relief fund raising, quite a few members had to work hard taking their grooming achievement badge. The following members were successful:-Kirree Quayle, Ella Perry, Katy Schreiber, Lucy Sellors, Isla Quayle, Annabelle Ackers, Alicia Oates, Harriet Lee, Charlotte Shimmin, Jack Kinrade, Nathan Mealin, Katie McKnight, Bethany Hanson,

Event Training Update

2011-03-22T19:15:00.000Z

We have decided to cancel the training on Tuesday 26th April at Oatlands.It seems more appropriate for those wishing to be considered for Area Teams (Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing) to enter the Combined Training on Monday 25th April and for those wishing to be considered for Eventing and Tetrathlon to enter the Hunter Trial on Sunday 10th April.You should enter a class at the height you wish to

Senior Camp 2011

2011-03-20T21:09:00.002Z

Eight senior members, Abby, Lori, Kirree, Will, Imogen, Tabbie, Claire and Nicole, all enjoyed a fantastic two day camp at GGH on the 19th/20th March. The instructor for the weekend was Mr Richard Clarkson, BHSII. Richard has been coming to the island for many years, most recently for the last two years at Senior Camp. Those that attended last year were eager to take part again and for new

Horse and Pony Care raise funds for Comic Relief

2011-03-18T22:02:00.004Z

Members, friiends and parents attending the Horse and Pony Care evening at Kennaa on 18th March all joined to raise funds for Comic Relief. There was a raffle, lovely cakes for sale and a few small novelty items which raised a grand total of £195.04. Well done!

National Equine Health Survey

2011-03-11T19:35:00.002Z

The National Equine Health Survey has been set up to improve the health of horses in the UK. By gathering data about common problems like lameness, obesity and coughs, we'll be able to target resources towards preventing those aliments. Around 3,500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules signed up to the 2010 pilot. You can take part this year on one day during the survey week 9 - 15 May. Currently

Stop Press: Event Training - April - Change of Date: Open to all members who are hoping to represent the Club at Area Events 2011

2011-03-11T12:16:00.006Z

Due to events/holidays clashing with the original date we have now changed the date for this training to Tuesday 26th April. This training will take same format as originally posted. All members who entered for the original date of 14th April will have their entry carried forward but others who may now be able to attend should send entry with fee £10 to be sent as normal to Sue Staley by 1st

Red Nose Day

2011-03-09T09:39:00.001Z

In aid of Comic Relief on 18th March the Pony Club will be doing some fundraising during the Horse and Pony Care Achievement Badge Night at Kennaa. All members are invited to wear their red noses with their Pony Club sweatshirts. There will be some small fundraising stalls at the end of the Horse & Pony Care session so please bring some extra money along to help support this very worthy cause.

Event Training - April - Open to all members who are hoping to represent the Club at Area Events 2011

2011-03-07T11:48:00.004Z

On Thursday 14th April the event training will be held at Oatlands, Santon. This training is open to any member who is eligible (ie.attended 3 rallies and membership paid by 31 Jan 2011) including those that have been unable to attend training but is thinking they would like to compete at an Area Event for our Branch (Eventing, showjumping, Dressage). Any Tetrathletes will need to compete

Rally 26th February GGH and the Glebe

2011-02-27T21:42:00.000Z

There was a terrific turnout at both venues for this event. The Senior rally was taken by Stephanie Robson and I have received really good feed back from members saying how much they enjoyed their lesson. We will hope to get Steph back again next winter. The instructor for the Garran Beg (Junior rally) was Michelle Hargreaves. Michelle stepped in at the last minute to help us out as the

'E' Test

2011-02-24T20:35:00.001Z

'E' Tests 24th February 2011 The 'E' test is the first test taken in Pony Club. The following members all passed this test today:- Doona Kirk, Sammie Callister, Amelia Hotchkiss, Daisee Sewell, Tommy Ralston and Lucy Parsons. Well done!

Road Rider Mini Achievement Badge

2011-02-24T20:16:00.000Z

Road Rider Mini Achievement Badge Tests24th February 2011. The Road Rider Mini Achievment Badge must be passed before members can take their 'D' Test and today the following members were successful in passing this test:-Nicole Andrews, Caitlyn Arrowsmith, Lonan Black, Bethany Hansen, Courtney Jones, Isla Quayle, Esme Scott, Lauren Shimmin, John Whiteway, Niall Colquitt, Amelia Hotchkiss, Elsie

Event Training

2011-02-23T17:15:00.000Z

Event Training:- All members who have been training are now invited to train twice a month – 2nd and 4th Thursday at Kennaa. A and B squad training will be dropped and members may find themselves in different groups each session – this is of no consequence and is just to facilitate the organization. As some places have become available the training will be offered to other members who meet the

2011-02-20T15:00:00.000Z

Horse and Pony Care/Achievements Night 18th February at Kennaa It was lovely to see so many new faces at this event. The topic was tack and lorinery (bits) and there were five groups. The E/D groups were instructed by Caroline Hawley and Julie Sansbury, D – Paula Kelly, C – Ginette Crennell and C+/B – Dolores OsbornThe instructors brought lots of different items of tack and bits which were most

2011-02-20T14:54:00.000Z

TRAINING FOR SENIOR MEMBERS AND INSTRUCTORS The following events have been arranged for members in all branches in Area 4. If you are interested in any of the following please contact me - alicecorrin@manx.net and I will supply further information and application forms. PONY CLUB AREA 4TRAINING DATES - 2011Please note revised timetable Following discussion at the Area Meeting, amendments

Mini road rider achievement badge

2011-02-17T15:47:00.001Z

We will be holding a test for the Mini Road Rider Achievement badge on 24th February at Kennaa from 2- 4 pm. The children will need to bring their pony to do this test. It is now compulsory for children to pass this test before attempting their D and D+ tests. The test is very straighforward, you can find details of it on www.pcuk.org/ look under tests and achievements. If you would

2011-02-16T19:32:00.000Z

Horse and Pony Care Friday 18th February 2011 - 6.45pm at Kennaa. The topics this week will be lorinery/tack. Separate groups for those working towards C+ and B, C, D+ and D/E.

February 2011 News

2011-02-16T16:58:00.001Z

Hello Members, The application form for all Pony Club camps in 2011 is now on the website. Please read carefully and enter by due dates. As you know we do not normally send out our information by post as it is all updated on the website however we felt that it was only fair to send out this application form so that all members receive it on the same date. You should all have received a copy

2011-02-13T10:22:00.000Z

The Pony Club Area 4 Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care Competition will be held on Saturday 21st May at 10.00am at Deandane Riding Stables, 397 Gathurst Road, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8JB. This is a team event and each team to consist of three members.Junior Competition – Teams to comprise of three Members. Ages to be 13 years and under at 1st January 2011, one Member to be 11 years or under at 1st

Quiz 2010

2011-02-09T19:47:00.000Z

When planning to take two teams to the Area Quiz in Poynton, Cheshire on the 5th February it seemed like a straightforward exercise for committee member and team trainer AnneMarie Robinson to organize. AnneMarie and Alice were to take eight members – Katy Robinson, Archie Veale, Breeshey Evans, Aalish Creer, Callum Staley, Emily Fleming , Jordanne Kennaugh and Patrick Cox and two vehicles on

Area Competition Dates

2011-01-24T10:42:00.001Z

Sunday 22nd May Games Lancaster Sun 19th June Showjumping hosted by Oxenholme but not sure of venue – REVISED DATE Sunday 26th June Eventing Skipton Sunday 9th July Dressage Osbaldeston Sat 16th/Sun 17th July Tetrathlon with Area 5

Rally on 30th January

2011-01-24T10:33:00.001Z

Members are reminded that Margot Tiffany will be instructing the Senior rally at GGH on Sunday 30th January and Lindsey Tarrant will be the instructor for Garran Beg at the Glebe on the same date. Margot travels all over the world instructing and the IOM branch of the Pony Club is most fortunate to be able to offer members instruction by this very popular lady. Usually the Margot rally is

Pony Club Gets Going Again!

2011-01-02T19:10:00.001Z

After a series of cancelled events due to the weather and condition of the roads, Pony Club were finally able to hold their Christmas Garran Beg games rally at Kennaa on Wednesday 29th December. There was an excellent attendance of 26 young members who enjoyed a full programme of team mounted games with a Christmas theme. A brave number of the children turned up in fancy dress and it was fun

Area Competition Dates

2010-12-19T22:51:00.000Z

Sunday 22nd May Games Lancaster Sunday 26th June Eventing Skipton Sunday 9th July Dressage Osbaldeston Sat 16th/Sun 17th July Tetrathlon with Area 5 Sun 23rd July Showjumping hosted by Oxenholme but not sure of venue

Rally & Garran Beg changes due to the weather

2010-12-08T12:13:00.000Z

The Senior Rally due to be held on Saturday 11th December with Willam Blane will now be a Lungeing and Long Reining lesson with William Blane at GGH (using GGH horses). There will be three sessions 12pm, 1pm & 2pm. Cost to each member to be £5. Entries from rally will be carried forward. Members who entered for the rally to text Chris 422103 to let her know what time they wish to come - 12.00 or

Online Christmas Shopping - help raise funds

2010-12-05T14:26:00.001Z

If anyone is doing any internet shopping this Christmas it may be worth checking this out. You just need to register at www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/iomponyclub and each purchase you make will raise funds for us.

Horse & Pony Care is cancelled

2010-11-26T17:37:00.001Z

The Pony Club Horse & Pony Care due to be held this evening at Kennaa has been cancelled due to the weather & roads.

Musical Dressage

2010-11-25T21:55:00.000Z

Kennaa Riding Club are holding a fundraiser event - Musical Dressage - for Pony Club Eventing Team on Saturday 18th December 2010 Pony Club would like to see as many members as possible that are training entering this event. Cheryl is happy to provide ideas for Musical Dressage, if you would like her to - her mobile is 472899.

Afternoon Tea with Mary King

2010-11-03T21:49:00.000Z

There are still a number of spaces available for members to attend the afternoon tea with Mary King on Saturday 13th November.During this event Mary will be giving a talk and also a book signing of her Autobiography where members will have the opportunity to meet and talk to her.Anyone interested in attending should contact Linda on 494331Copies of Mary King: The Autobiography will be available

Training for Area Competitions

2010-10-07T20:20:00.001+01:00

Training for Area Competitions Members interested in taking part in training for all Area Competitions are invited to attend an assessment session during the rally on Saturday 23rd October at Oatlands at 2.30pm. Members will be assessed and then divided into a 'short list' and a 'long list' for training purposes

Hunter Trial & Tetrathlon

2010-09-29T11:47:00.001+01:00

Don’t forget that entries close for the Hunter Trial (10th October) on Tuesday 5th October. If you are planning on entering on the day please let Joanna know to allow for time. There will also be a Tetrathlon competition ran alongside the Hunter Trial. Enter the Hunter Trial as normal (Minimus 60cm, Junior 75cm, Intermediate 90cm & Open 105cm) but mark on your entry form that you are doing

Photos from the HSBC One Day Event

2010-09-13T16:04:00.000+01:00

Photos from the HSBC One Day Event can now be viewed at both http://www.manxequinephotos.co.uk and cjsonline.fotopic.net

One Day Event

2010-09-11T12:48:00.001+01:00

Don’t forget that Richmond Hill is closed all weekend. If this is your usual route to get to Oatlands, Santon then you will need to find an alternative route. Start times for the One Day Event are on the Times page of the website. Please remember to tie your hair up and wear long sleeves for cross country. You will not be allowed to start with your hair loose down your back.

Mary King Lessons

2010-09-09T19:50:00.000+01:00

The Mary King lessons on the 14th November are now fully subscribed.

September News

2010-09-08T08:00:00.000+01:00

Important Announcement – In future newsletters will not be mailed out but will only be available on the web site. You will need to check the web site regularly for information and updates. Any member who does not have access to the internet please contact Viv Taylor 611606 and she will arrange to mail a list of events out.Area Events:- Well done to all those members who have competed at Area