D+ Test Successes 23rd october 2011

Congratulations to the following members who were successful in passing their D+ Test which was taken at the Glebe:-

Isla Quayle

Holly Lowe

Jessica Loader

Charlotte Driver

Hannah Geoghegan

Kirree Quayle

Although 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

Ceilidh at Ronaldsway Social Club on Friday 21st October 2011

Many 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 out really well. A very big thank you to Rachel for arranging such an enjoyable evening.

Rally 14/15 October 2011

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 bright for those members entered in the cross country rally at Oatlands. Although William has been very involved in the construction of the course he has never present when it was being used and he was very keen to instruct members over it. All those that attended receved an excellent lesson confirming William's reputation as one of the top instructors within Pony Club.

Hilary checking tack and asking Sue to make sure that Jack did not have any earings in!!!

Test Successes 15th October 2011

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 Robinson
C+ - Yas Ingham
C+ Horse Care - Lori Moreton and Charlotte Shimmin

Horse and Pony Care 14th October 2011

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

The Pony Club held the final hunter trial for 2011 on Sunday 9^th 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 opportunity for riders to ‘have a go’ at cross country but not in a competition.  Unfortunately the ground was extremely wet  and some wagons had problems leaving the field however Dan Shacklock was on hand with his tractor and was able to tow all the unlucky drivers out with the minimum or disruption.  The results reflect how competitors have improved during the season.  It was most encouraging to see four clear rounds from members in the Junior section of the Open Class – this promises well for next season.

Rosettes  for this event will be presented to the winners at the Ceilidh on the 21^st October

The results were as follows:-

Class 1 Level 1 – Pairs:- 1^st Katie McKnight – Fun Time Fudge and Karol Renton – Tiger Lily, 2^nd Mandy Bruce – Hillside Revelation and Claire Cope – Touch of the Blarney, 3^rd Isla Curphey Colour Code and Percy Hampton – Monty, 4^th Immy Millward – Allanach Eriska and Megan Keenan – Whizzadora
Class 2 – Level 1
Junior  1^st Megan Keenan – Whizzadora 2^nd Freya Cullen – Get Jiggy With it, 3^rd  Lori Moreton – Tourist Trophy 4^th Sammy Cattle – Mystic Meg
Senior 1^st Karol Renton – Tiger Lily 2^nd Mandy Bruce Hillside Revelation 3^rd Calre Cope – Touch of the Blarney, 4^th Helen Williams – Mally
Class 3 _ Level 2 Pairs:- 1^st Jodie Ardern – Emerald Leona and Jordanne Kennaugh – Derrymore Diamond, 2^nd Charlotte Shimmin – Conrhenny Treasure and Abby Corlett – Southern Star, 3^rd Harriet Lee – Glansevin Gazpacho and Annabel Ackers – Garfield, 4^th Jo Ralston – Crabbiesden Keltic Magic and  Callum Staley – Midnight Mystery
Class 4 Level 2 Prelim.
Junior 1^st Charlotte Craine – Keltic Connections 2^nd Patrick Cox – Hanmere Maverick 3^rd Freya Cullen – Get Jiggy With it, 4^th Isla Curphey – Colour Code
Senior 1^st Holly Minards – Ballakissack Finuala, 2^nd Elizabeth Simpson – Sibelius Ginger
Class 5 _ Level 3 Novice
Junior – 1^st Sosannah Cox -  Lochinvar 2^nd Breeshey Evans – Hayley  3^rd Jordanne Kennaugh – Derrymore Diamond 4^th  Jodie Ardern – Emerald Leona
Senior – 1^st Ann Atkinson – Patrick 2^nd Holy Minards – Ballakissack Finuala 3^rd Theo Whittaker – The Poacher
Class 6 Pick n’Mix 1^st Lucy McGinn – Garth Little Siouxsie 2^nd Aalish Creer – Ballacooley Brandey
Class 7 – Open
Junior 1^st Lori Moreton – Jalaga Jack 2^nd Will Bigart – So Gold 3^rd Peter McGinn – Chrissies Clover 4^th Imogen Cannell – Trefionon Tricolour
Senior – 1^st Ann Atkinson - Patrick

The Pony Club would like to thank Mr & Mrs David Shacklock for allowing us to use their land, Gill Shacklock for the huge amount of hard work she puts into building and maintaining the course, the Copy Shop for providing the back numbers, Mr David Mylchreest from Mylchreests Motors for allowing us to use the hospitality caravan, Laura and Mary Callow for performing the starting duties, Miles and Matthew for the unenviable task of traffic management and finally  a very big thank you  to all the stewards and helpers who have helped throughout the season – giving up their time so willingly – without their help we could not run.

Pony Club have a busy few weeks ahead – next weekend is a full weekend for members – Friday 14^th October there is  a Horse and Pony Care evening at 6.45pm at Kennaa,  on Saturday 15^th October  a Garran Beg rally at Oatlands (depending on weather) followed on the Sunday 16^th October by a cross country rally with top Pony Club instructor Mr William Blane.  Entries to Chris Chatel.

Friday 21^st October Ceilidh at Ronaldsway Aircraft Social Club 7.30pm.  This event is open to all members and friends and promises to be a really good fun night.  Tickets available from committee members or  text Rachel on 470297.

Wednesday 26^th October 10.00am at Kennaa  we will be holding a Games Rally.  Entries to Chris Chatel.

Finally Friday  12^th November is the date for the Pony Club Annual Ball with guest speaker Billy Twome  who rides for well known  local sponsors Eddie and Sue Davies, at the moment Billy is ranking 5^th in the Rolex FEI World Cup™, Western European Showjumping League.  Tickets  £40 available from  Linda 494331 unfortunately numbers are limited for this event .
On the afternoon of Saturday 12^th November there will be two Lecture/Demonstrations at GGH at 1.30pm and 3.00pm by Billy Twome.  Tickets available from Country Warehouse .

For further information regarding the above events and future events please visit www.iomponyclub.com. 

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

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 volunteers to be a part of the greatest show on earth

The Pony Club & LOCOG are looking to recruit 40 Young Games Makers and eight Team Leaders for the London 2012 Olympics. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in London 2012, and will be a credit to anyone for their C.V as well as an amazing experience!!

How To Apply

Please download the relevant application form below, to apply to be either a ‘Young Games Maker’ or ‘Young Games Maker - Team Leader.’ Forms need to be signed by your Branch DC, and must be returned to The Pony Club Office not later than October 24th.
Young Games Makers		Team Leaders		Further Info
The Young Games Makers selected will act as volunteers for the 2012 Games, and will be involved in the Cross Country element of the Eventing as Road Crossing Stewards. Please Note: Young Games Makers must be at least 16 years old on 1 July 2012 and under 18 years old on 1 January 2012 to be eligible. Download the Application Form		Team Leaders recruited will have the same role in the Cross Country, but will also be responsible for overseeing the Young Games Makers. Please Note: - Team Leaders must be aged 18 or over by 1 January 2012 - Team Leaders must undergo and pass an enhanced CRB check - Team Leaders will be required to undergo an interview (December 8th 2011) and attend safeguarding training Download the Application Form		Further information about the Young Games Makers programme can be found on the London 2012 YGM website or by emailing Clare

Online Shopping - help raise funds

If anyone is doing any online shopping  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.

Tetrathlon - Postal Shoot Competition & Training

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.