February 2011 News

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 in the post now.

We hope you like the ‘New Look’ website. Remember to check it out regularly for updates on events, news on members and past and future events

Good luck to all our members who will be competing off island at various events during the coming months - we look forward to hearing your results and these can be put on the website by emailing joannaralston@manx.net .

Due to the popularity of the Horse and Pony Care evenings at Kennaa we have added an additional session on the 15^th April. This will also be our Parents Open night when all parents are invited along to meet the committee who will be happy to answer any questions regarding the Pony Club in the Isle of Man.

Date for Diary – Annual Ball - Saturday 12^th November

Change of Date – One Day Event scheduled for 11^th September will now be held on 18^th September.

Forthcoming rallies:- The last few rallies have been fully subscribed so be sure to get your entries with correct fee, in to Chris Chatel by due date.

Saturday 26^th February –the Senior rally will be instructed by Catherine Cundall. Catherine has instructed for us several times and is a very popular and experienced instructor. The instructor for Garran Beg was to be Catherine’s daughter Charlotte however Charlotte is unable to come as she will be recovering after undergoing serious surgery on her back but Catherine is bringing with her Stephanie Robson who is another Chief Instructor from a Yorkshire Branch.

Sunday 27^th March sees the return of William Blane. As most of you will know by now William is a top class instructor and this opportunity to receive further instruction from him should not be missed. The instructor for Garran Beg will be Bev Whitehead. Bev is from Blackpool and comes highly recommended.

Finally – we have a new course at Oatlands this year and we are hoping to hold a Course Walk with William Blane on Saturday 26^th March – this will be invaluable to those of you aiming to compete cross country this year – check the website for further details.

Looking forward to seeing you at our events in 2011.