Area Competition Dates

Sunday 22^nd May              Games                  Lancaster

Sun 19^th  June                       Showjumping    hosted by Oxenholme but not sure of venue – REVISED DATE

Sunday 26^th June              Eventing              Skipton

Sunday 9^th July                  Dressage             Osbaldeston

Sat 16^th/Sun 17^th July       Tetrathlon           with Area 5

 

Rally on 30th January

Members are reminded that Margot Tiffany will be instructing the Senior rally at GGH on Sunday 30^th 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 well oversubscribed so members are advised to get their entries in as soon as possible.  Entries close for both senior rally and Garran Beg on Tuesday 25^th Jan and should be sent along with correct fee to Chris Chatel. For further information please visit www.iomponyclub.com

 

Pony Club Gets Going Again!

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 29^th 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 to see a lot of Santa hats and tinsel on the willing ponies.   Many thanks to Chris Chatel and Jane Cross for organizing this fun event and also to Paula Creer for allowing us to borrow the Christmas props for the games.

Next weekend will be a busy time for members – on Friday 7^th January it is the annual Christmas Disco and Prize Presentation 7.00pm at the Pensioners Hall, Finch Road,  Douglas 7.00pm start .  This is open to all members and friends and  is a faith supper so please bring a plate of food. £3 per person. The annual trophies will be awarded and  also all members who have represented the club in Area or Zone events will receive their badges for this accomplishment.  William Blane FBHS will be presenting the prizes this year.

Saturday 8^th January is the postponed rally and Garran Beg from Saturday 11^th December.  The Senior Rally will be instructed by William Blane and held at GGH.  William is head of Training within the Pony Club UK and is also a Fellow of the British Horse Society.  Those members  that have received instruction previously from William will agree that this is an opportunity not to be missed.  The Garran Beg rally for the younger members will be at the Glebe as normal.  Entries for both rallies to be send to Chris Chatel with the correct fee by the due date. Late entries will only be accepted if sufficient space.

On Sunday 9^th January William will be giving some extra training to the members in the event training squad who are hoping to compete in the Area events in 2011.  This training will be held at Ballawilleykilley, Glen Vine (kind permission of Mr & Mrs J Kirkpatrick) please contact Sue Staley on 824123 regarding this.

For further information regarding the Pony Club please visit www.iomponyclub.com .