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Autumn - Spring newsletter 2011.

A celebration of success for our members and the branch!

The day the branch went wild!! The winning CHNPC Mounted Games Team with their proud-to-bursting trainer, Richard Marsden,

at the Pony Club Championships 2011, after just qualifying for HOYS. What a day…. What a team!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The day got better and better, with Emmelia Davidson SlackThe day got better and better, with Emmelia Davidson SlackThe day got better and better, with Emmelia Davidson SlackThe day got better and better, with Emmelia Davidson Slack,,,, riding riding riding riding

MollyMollyMollyMolly,,,, WINNING the Individual Intermediate Show Jumping title. WINNING the Individual Intermediate Show Jumping title. WINNING the Individual Intermediate Show Jumping title. WINNING the Individual Intermediate Show Jumping title.

Out of 57Out of 57Out of 57Out of 57 qualifyin qualifyin qualifyin qualifying members from all over the countryg members from all over the countryg members from all over the countryg members from all over the country, Emmelia was , Emmelia was , Emmelia was , Emmelia was

the ONLY triple clear in the competition! WOW! What an the ONLY triple clear in the competition! WOW! What an the ONLY triple clear in the competition! WOW! What an the ONLY triple clear in the competition! WOW! What an

achievement for Emmie and the branch.achievement for Emmie and the branch.achievement for Emmie and the branch.achievement for Emmie and the branch. She is now a NATIONAL She is now a NATIONAL She is now a NATIONAL She is now a NATIONAL

champion.champion.champion.champion.

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Dear all, Welcome to members old and new. The summer is now over and winter fun begins! What a lot there is to look forward to. Cheshire Hunt North is back at the Horse of the Year Show! What a fantastic achievement it is for the team, their trainer and all the parents, Pennie, our Mounted Games Co-ordinator, in addition to the branch. Their epic quest for the Prince Philip Cup at HOYS begins. I hope many of you will be able to get to see them all ride at HOYS and an added bonus is that the colour the team have been allocated is RED. Definitely a good luck omen! An enormous thank you goes to everybody in the branch for getting on board the fundraising trail to help the games team. It was a great branch effort. The successes over the summer were fantastic! We have a National Intermediate show jumping champion in the branch. In a most wonderful display of horsemanship, Emmelia Davidson Slack completed 3 clear rounds, (the only one to do so out of 57), to take the national title. What a proud moment for us all. In addition the Junior Games team came 3rd at the Pony Club Championships, the senior games team came 1st and qualified for HOYS and our junior Horse and Pony Care team came 11th. At our own Novice Championships Annabel Carthy came 7th individually in the Showjumping and was awarded the Psyche Kennerley Memorial Trophy. Milly Darlington and Maia Hodgson also represented the branch and are to be commended on their performance. However, success is not only measured through competitions. The display the branch did at The Ashbrook Open Day in July with The Mobberley Riding Club Centre was a fantastic celebration of all things Pony Club. Also, our annual camp was once again fantastic and is still being talked about! So many wonderful things going on in the branch and a credit to you all. In the forthcoming programme, we have worked hard to ensure that all our members are catered for. Don’t forget to keep informed with branch news by logging onto our website. Moreover, it is evident that the regular training is having a positive effect on our members with so many successes along the way. Finally, good luck to all the members representing the branch at the various competitions over the winter, as individuals or on a team. Take care and we hope to see you all at the presentation dance in November, (info will be in this newsletter and on the website soon). Remember that now the nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, your ponies will need additional feed and forage. See you all out and about in the branch and good luck in all you do. Joan Joan Joan Joan

Joan Deakin – District Commissioner

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Autumn/Winter programme. The autumn/winter programme is now under way. Please do get your entries in early to avoid disappointment. Enter on an official entry form, (enclosed, but also can be downloaded from the branch website) and please note that all entries close one week before the rally/training event, (unless specified). As ever, we have tried to cater for all ages and abilities and also chosen many different venues for variety and also accessibility to all. We have responded to requests from members and have put on additional events. We are fortunate to be able to still subsidise training events including the working rallies. At other events, we do not make a profit but have to try and break even. Therefore if you have entered a rally and have to withdraw, unless we have a waiting list and can fill your place, then unfortunately your entry fee cannot be refunded. Please check for clashes! Instructors and venues still have to be paid! Rally/training times will be displayed on the website. When entering rallies and training, please would all members complete a branch entry form and send to the rally organiser with the appropriate fee. If you have to cancel any rallies you have entered, please inform THE PERSON WHO YOU SENT THE ENTRIES TO, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If there is a waiting list you may be entitled to a refund. Just a few reminders – please enter well in advance, include payment with entry, check the website for rally times, venue and updates, do not phone committee members after 9pm at night and enjoy all you do!

NEW MEMBERS.

Welcome to all our new members – it will be great to meet you at our various

events.

Unsure about what to wear at the rallies, or what happens at a One Day

Event, etc? Fancy going hunting and want to know more?

Contact Sally Hayward, 01606 851928, from our

committee and she will gladly assist in any enquiries.

Do come and launch yourselves into pony club life – it certainly is great fun

and you will soon meet other members of your own age.

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Parents – your branch needs you!...... so come and join in the fun! Throughout the year, our branch runs many different types of competitions and events, at branch level, area level and national level. We are a highly successful branch and, as a result, all of our rallies and training sessions are subsidised by the branch. However, in order to continue to be successful we need more help! From putting up marquees, buttering bread in earnest, to fence judging and the clearing up at the end, it’s a great way to meet all the committee and getting to know all the other parents. Remember, a lot of organising goes on behind the scenes - have you access to printing facilities/photocopying, catering supplies, to name just a couple? Are you handy with a hammer, (you too can join our Dynamo Dads, last year on display in Horse and Hound!), or maybe you make a mean cup of tea?

Whatever skill you have got – we can make use of it! This year we have introduced a help rota in the branch and we are asking ALL

parents to commit their time and to come and help at our events. Please complete the enclosed form and send in A.S.A.P to pledge your help. We really do appreciate the help and the surplus raised directly benefits the members through subsidising rallies etc. A huge thank you in advance!

Working rallies Working rallies are deemed to be the “backbone” of the pony club. They are a mix of flatwork and jumping, with a fun element included and each lesson is for 1 hour in groups of no more than 6. Groups are selected by age and ability, and when working towards Proficiency Tests, by tests already taken and passed. Stable management will also be included in the Saturday rallies – timings will be displayed on the branch website, including details of items to bring along. The dress code for working rallies is: For the rider - Pony Club approved standard hat, (black or blue) shirt and tie or red branch polo shirt, branch sweatshirt, cream or white jodphurs, jodphur boots, black or brown chaps if required, hairnet for long hair. No coats but branch red fleeces may be worn when cold. Pony – Well groomed, clean tack with a plain browband, brown, white or black numnah. At all our venues, please help us by taking your turn to “poo pick” the arena and keep the car park clear of horse muck and rubbish. That way we will always be welcome! Also please note at Huntersgate, will ALL cars park on the left as you enter the gate.

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Working rallies

• Sunday 16 th October 2009 10-1pm at Limes Farm, Deans Lane, Barthomley, CW2 5QJ.

Working rally with stable management – an opportunity to hopefully ride in the grass arena before the winter sets in!

• Saturday 19 th November 2009 10-1pm at Limes Farm, Deans Lane, Barthomley, CW2 5QJ

Working rally with stable management, (bandaging badge and care of tack achievement badges plus others). Please bring a set of bandages if you have them and a tail bandage – we will be doing badge training at this rally.

• Saturday 17 th December 1-5pm at Huntersgate, Byley. Working rally with stable management. Test training will begin at this rally.

• Saturday 14 th January 2012 1-5pm at Huntersgate, Byley. Working rally with stable management. Quiz and Horse and Pony Care competition practice at this rally.

• Saturday 18 th February 2012 1-5pm at Huntersgate, Byley. Working rally with stable management.

• Saturday 17 th March 2012 1-5pm at Huntersgate, Byley. Working rally with stable management. Please send the above Saturday working rally entries, on a branch entry form, with correct fee, (£7.50 per entry), to Joan Deakin, 2 Broomfield Barn, Trap Street, Somerford Booths, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2LT. Tel 07872936431

• Sunday 8 th January - Introduction to Mounted Games rally 1-3p m Huntersgate, Byley.

An opportunity for members of any age to have a go at Mounted Games! All welcome. Session will be split in junior, (10 yrs & under) and senior sessions, (11yrs and over). No ponies over 14.2hh. Entries on a branch entry form plus fee, (£7.50) to Pennie Drummond, Pineview, 69 Northwich Road, Cranage, Nr Northwich, Cheshire, WA16 9LE

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Tuesday evening working rallies with Bianca Bairsto w. 6pm – 8pm

Delamere Manor, Cuddington, CW8 2TE

These are riding instruction only in groups of no more than 4 members. Car parking is tight so please park tidily and make sure you clear any droppings

from around your vehicle! (Please note – older members and C test holders and above will have

priority at this rally – if places left, they will be allocated to younger members however older members need to get their entries in!)

11th October 2011 22nd November 2011 13th December 2011 17th January 2012 21st February 2012 20th March 2012 17th April 2012

Bianca Working rally entries, on a branch entry form, with correct fee, (£7.50 per entry), to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus,

Cheshire, CW9 6NL. Tel 07880500369

Instructional working rallies with Jane Carruthers At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshir e, WA6 6NF

Once again in order to work her magic on all our members, we have been invited to Forest Gate Farm, Norley. The rallies with Jane are always enjoyable and a great learning experience. Lessons are in groups of 6 for one hour at a cost of £7.50 per rally, (no stable management). Due to the popularity of these rallies, members may only enter 3 rallies. Please specify on entry form. Dress as for a working rally. All rallies are 2pm – 5pm. Saturday 8th October 2011 Saturday 26th November 2011 Saturday 10th December 2011 Saturday 21st January 2012 Saturday 11th February 2012

Payment for working rallies : Each rally is £7.50. Lessons in groups of 5 or 6. To enter – complete a rally form, STATING THE DATE AND VENUE OF RALLY. Send with cheque to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire,

CW9 6NL. Tel 07880500369 . Entries close one week before the date of rally. Please note no refunds possible after closing date. Rallies are non-profit making.

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FINALLY………………………. A working rally with a difference!

Wednesday 26th October 2011 at Crossmere Farm, Brereton

11am – 2pm.

Fun day for all, including an accompanied hack around Brereton

Park, (not too far for lead reins and walkers! Approx 30 mins).

Polework, show jumping, team relay races, plus much more! All

welcome. Bring a picnic. £7.50 per member. Entries on a branch

entry form, with remittance, to Sally Hayward, Manor Farm, Cliff

Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire CW8 3QP. Tel: 01606 851928

Clipping and trimming rally at Cherry Blossom Farm, Friday 21st October 2011 6.30pm

By kind permission of the Ashmore family.

All parents and members welcome to an informative and useful evening learning

all about clipping and trimming your ponies for the winter months ahead.

Members can also learn how to pull a mane. Light refreshments will be served. £2

per person attending.

Entries on an official entry form, cheques payable to CHNPC, to: Sally Hayward, (New member liaison), Manor Farm, Cliff Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire CW8 3QP. Tel 01606 851928

Dressage rallies with Debbie Jones

Once again, Debbie Jones will be training our members throughout the winter. The training across the board has certainly made a difference in addition to being very enjoyable. These sessions are very popular so do enter in advance. We have extended the sessions to a maximum of FOUR riders per group to keep the training cost effective for members. The lessons will be in groups of 4 maximum for 45 minutes at a cost of £16 per person, 6-9pm. Dress code as for a working rally.

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE DIFFERENT VENUES BEING USED!

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4th October 2011 New Barn Livery, Ollerton, WA16 8S7

6-9pm

18th October 2011 Smallwood Livery Centre 6-9pm

15th November 2011

Barkers Hollow Rd, Preston On The Hill, Warrington, WA4 4LL

6-9pm

24th January, Huntersgate, Byley 6-9pm

28th February, Barkers Hollow Rd, Preston On The Hill, Warrington, WA4 4LL

6-9pm

27th March Huntersgate, Byley 6-9pm

24th April. Barkers Hollow Rd, Preston On The Hill, Warrington, WA4 4LL

6-9pm

Entries on a branch entry form plus fee to: Gail Cooper, Lapwing Hall Farm, Dalefords Lane, Whitegate, Cheshire, CW8 2BN. Tel: 01606 883453 / 07769 221264 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Show jumping Training

We have organised many different levels of training for our members, including training competitions. There is something for everybody. Choose your level of training and enter in plenty of time. Have fun!

WINTER LEAGUE SHOWJUMPING

Would you like to represent your branch this winter in the area 5 Winter League Inter-branch show jumping competitions? All welcome as long as you have completed 3 working rallies. Classes for all ages. Look on our website on the Winter League page for more information. Loulie Secker is the Winter League Co-ordinator and if you would like to know more, then either email her loulie.secker@btinternet.com or ring/text her 07767356193.

Show jumping training with Richard Carruthers At Forest Gate Farm, Delamere Road, Norley, Cheshir e, WA6 6NF

This training is aimed at members who are confident jumping 2’9” and above and competing at that level. The groups will be divided according to ability, members aiming for Novice Championship level, (2’9), Novice Championship level, (3’), Intermediate, (3’3”) and Open, (3’6” and above). Please state on the entry form which

level you are at.

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Saturday 12th November 2011 2-5pm Saturday 3RD December 2011 2-5pm Saturday 4th February 2012 2-5pm Saturday 3rd March 2012 2-5pm Dress as for a working rally. Lessons in groups of 6 maximum, £10 per rally. Entries on a branch form and send with remittance to Pennie Drummond, Pine View Farm, 69 Northwich Road, Cranage, Nr Knutsford, WA16 9LE. Tel 07796202160.

Entries close one week prior to the rally, unless full beforehand.

THE FROSTBITE SERIES IS BACK!

Show jumping and indoor eventing training competitions at Huntersgate,

Byley.

Back by popular demand, these evenings will be run along the lines of a real competition. This is aimed at members who want to build up to representing the branch at Winter League, those who are already jumping in class 1 or 2 Winter League and all novice riders. Format is showjumping prior to Christmas and indoor eventing after Christmas with prizes, trophies and rosettes for the whole series, presented at the final. A great opportunity for all young riders and those with new partnerships and young horses/ponies. Each class will be 2 rounds. Dress code as for a working rally, (no coats!!) Friday 14th October 6-8pm Friday 18th November 6-8pm Friday 16th December 6-8pm Friday 20th January 2012 6-8pm Friday 17th February 6-8pm Friday 16th March 6-8pm (The final!!) Clear round jumping 6pm followed by Class 1 - up to 2’3” and Class 2 - up to 2’6”. Clear round £3 per round payable on the night. £6 per class, payable in advance. Frostbite entries close one week prior to the competition. Entries on a branch form including remittance, stipulating which classes you wish to enter to:

Pennie Drummond, Pine View Farm, 69 Northwich Road, Cranage, Nr Knutsford, WA16 9LE. Tel 07796202160

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Winter League show jumping practice at Southview Equestrian Centre, Wettenhall.

An opportunity to come and practice around a full course of jumps. Open to all, including those not yet jumping Winter League. £7.50 per combination.

• Monday 28th November 2011, 6-8pm • Monday 23rd January 2012, 6-8pm.

Enter on a branch entry form and send, with remitta nce, to Pennie Drummond, Pine View Farm, 69 Northwich Road, Cranag e, Nr Knutsford, WA16 9LE. Tel 07796202160

Show jumping training with Gillian Milner. Sessions have been organised with Gillian and as I am sure you will agree that last year her instruction helped some of you to branch success! Gillian is a well known BSJA coursebuilder and former international rider. Lessons are in groups of 5/6 for 1 hour. £10 per session.

• Wednesday 21st December 2011 10am-1pm Huntersgate, Byley. • Friday 6th January 2012 6-8pm Huntersgate, Byley. • Wednesday 22nd February 2012, 6-8pm, Huntersgate, Byley.

Enter on a branch entry form and send, with remitta nce, to Pennie Drummond, Pine View Farm, 69 Northwich Road, Cranag e, Nr Knutsford, WA16 9LE. Tel 07796202160

Winter Event training Entries to Anna Sherry for all event training please, see below for details. We have tweaked the training this year however there is something for everybody and ALL levels are catered for. There are also a variety of venues so please make sure you know where the session is. Don’t worry if you are a total beginner as there are sessions designed specially for you. It may also be that you are on a novice horse/pony but we can cater for you! On the entry forms include as much information as possible and we will allocate you to the appropriate group. For each session we have included who it is aimed at, to help you to choose the right session for you. The introduction session will contain a total beginner’s class, (1’6” – 2’). On the entry form please state the height you are currently jumping. There is also a young horse session – whatever your age!

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• Event training at Red House Stable, Barkers Hollow Rd, Preston On The Hill, Warrington, WA4 4LL

Friday 25th November 2011 6-8pm - event training for Area Novice,

(2’11”), Intermediate, (3’3”) and Open, (3’6”).

Thursday 29th December 2011 12-2pm – An introduction to event

training with Rob Gilsenan (aimed at beginners/novice riders).

• Event training at Somerford Park Farm 9 -1pm We do not know which arena we will be using yet, however will confirm on the rally lists. We may be on the new arena and have all weather access to the water jump! How exciting! Aimed at ALL levels, beginners to Open riders.

Sunday 11th December 2011 - TBC

Sunday 15th January 2012 Sunday 26th February 2012.

Lessons in groups of no more than 6 for 45 minutes -1 hour duration, (depending on entries) £15 per person. A chance to practice your xc skills ready to go again in the spring! EVERYBODY and ALL ABILITIES welcome! Entries for all event training plus remittance and level, on a branch entry form to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL, Tel 07880500369

Winter test training.

This will begin at the working rallies, with unmounted sessions after Christmas, including all family lectures and evenings. Watch

the website for further information.

A test training and B test training details will be sent directly to

those members who are eligible.

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Working Hunter training at Red House Stable, Barkers Hollow Rd, Preston On The Hill, Warrington, WA4 4LL

Although not a specific Pony Club discipline, it is one that many members compete at, in addition to being an integral part of our branch Pony Club Show. 2 sessions have been organised and if successful we will provide more sessions. £10 per session for 1 hour.

• Tuesday 25th October 2011, 1-3pm. Improve your performance, from a top level competitor’s perspective. Ki Ashmore will pass on her expertise as a Working Hunter HOYS qualifier and help you to “up your game!” Session aimed at true beginners and novice combinations.

• Saturday 13th November 2011, 1-3pm. Improve your performance, from a judge’s perspective. Fiona Cayzer will pass on her expertise as a Working Hunter judge and help you to improve. Session open to those confident to jump 2’6” and above.

Entries on a branch entry form, with remittance, to Loulie Secker, Windrush Delph Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 6ST. Tel: 07767 356193

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Winter Dressage competitions at Huntersgate, Byley. A great chance to practice a dressage test in a real competition but amongst friends! This year, we have mixed Friday night competitions with ones on a Sunday to try and accommodate you all. All levels of experience are welcome and ideal for complete beginners to start having a go. Under 10s ride first at each competition; Friday 6pm start and Sunday 10am start. Tests can be called. You can enter more than 1 class if eligible. Please enter early on a branch entry form, with remittance. NO telephone entries taken. Age as on 1st January 2011 for the winter series. As last year, combined with our winter dressage competition, we are able to hold a Dengie Dressage qualifier on 20th November. The successful riders will then go on to compete at the Area final, (details to follow). Rob Gilsenan and Kati Ratcliffe rode at the area final this year. The Dengie National Final is at Moreton Morrell College in March 2012. (See www.pcuk.org for the Dengie Dressage rules and eligibility criteria). Individual placings will be awarded at each competition. At the last competition in the series, the “Darbyshire Cup” will be awarded to the pony/rider combination with the most points accumulated in any one class.

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Friday 28th October 2011

Sunday 20th November

2011

Friday 10th February 2012

Friday 23rd March 2012

Class 1 10yrs & Under

Pony Club C Level 2

Pony Club C Level 2

Pony Club Introductory Dressage Test 2007.

Pony Club Introductory Dressage Test 2007.

Class 2 Novice any

age

Pony Club Novice Dressage Test 2009

Pony Club Novice Dressage Test 2009 (also Dengie Qualifier)

Pony Club Novice Eventing Test 2006

Pony Club Novice Eventing Test 2006

Class 3 Open

Pony Club Intermediate Dressage Test 2009

Pony Club Intermediate Dressage Test 2009 (also Dengie Qualifier)

Pony Club Open Eventing Test 2010

Pony Club Open Eventing Test 2010

Entry Fee £7 per class, (£10 for the Dengie competition for

CHNPC members, £14 for other PC members). Entries on a branch entry form please.

Entries close strictly 1 week before each competition

Entries with correct fee to Liz Sutton, Yew Tree Farm,

Bexton Lane, Knutsford WA16 9BH Tests can be downloaded from the Pony Club HQ web site or send an SAE with your entry for copies of the tests. Times will be available on the website or phone Liz Sutton on 07736145761 between 7 – 9pm on the Wednesday before the competition. If you are unable to attend having entered, please let Liz know as soon as you can. Please don’t just “not turn up” as Judges are hard to find!

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End of year Fun Rally at Huntersgate, Byley.

31st December 2011, 11 – 3pm.

Our gift to you! No charge for this rally. This has become an integral part of our branch year with fancy dress, seven

barrel jumping, mounted games and a breath taking Chase-me-Charlie! For

parents mulled wine and mince pies are served. Can it get any better than this?

Great prizes and rosettes to be won. There is no charge for this rally and all are welcome. However, to keep a track of numbers

WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY IN MIND, (the fun rally will be divided into age groups), please

complete and send an entry form to:

Sally Hayward, (New member liaison), Manor Farm, Cliff Road, Acton Bridge, Cheshire CW8 3QP. Tel 01606 851928

EVERYBODY MUST HAVE BOOKED INTO THIS RALLY – DO NOT JUST TURN UP!

Look on the branch website for the rally list and timings.

MOUNTED GAMES

For the 3rd time in four years the Senior Mounted Games ‘A’ Team qualified for the prestigious Horse of The Year Show, held in October at Birmingham. This is a tremendous achievement, not only for the team but also for their trainer Richard Marsden in addition to Pennie Drummond, our games co-ordinator. Would you like to join in and represent the branch in Mounted Games? Or maybe you would just like to come along and have a go? Over the winter the practices are held indoors at Huntersgate, Byley and then outdoors from March, usually at Smallwood Livery Centre. The full schedule of practices will be on the Mounted Games section of the branch website, or alternatively contact Pennie, 07796202160, if you would like to know more. Everybody is welcome at any practice, however in some cases the teams may be also practising together. Come and join in the fun! There is an age limit for competitions, (see www.pcuk.org for the weight/height and age rule), however no age limit for the practices.

A Mounted games schedule will follow shortly………

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Introduction to Mounted Games working rally at

Huntersgate, Byley. Sunday 8th January 2012, 1– 3pm

A must for all potential mounted games riders! Come along and have a taster session of Prince Philip Cup Mounted Games. All members of any age are welcome. This rally will be split into age groups, 10yrs and under, (juniors) and 11 years and over, (seniors). No ponies over 14.2hh. Dress as per a working rally, (cream jods!). Look on the branch website for rally list. £7.50 per person. Please send entry form and remittance, clearly stating age, to: Pennie Drummond, Pine View Farm, 69 Northwich Road, Cranage, Nr Knutsford, WA16 9LE.

ANNUAL CELEBRATION & PRESENTATION EVENING AT

STOCKLEY FARM, ARLEY By kind invitation of the Walton family.

Friday 11th November 2011 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Supper to follow.

Frivolities and fun for all! Come and celebrate with us your successes of 2011. What a lot we have to celebrate!

Awards too numerous to mention! A National Champion to congratulate and a HOYS

team to welcome back!

Remember, you have to attend in order to receive your award. All welcome and ALL successes celebrated.

Please contact Anna Sherry to reserve your tickets Adults £15, PC members and

children £10

Cheques payable to CHNPC and sent to Anna Sherry, Hunters Moon, Hollins

Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6NL. Tel 07880500369

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POLOCROSSE TRAINING & FUN SESSIONS, HUNTERSGATE, BYLEY.

An exciting team game that anybody, whatever age and ability can play! It is like lacrosse on horseback, you play in a team of 3. It is similar to polo and lots of fun! We have organised regular practices over the winter so come along and join in. No special equipment is needed as we have branch equipment. A dress code for horse and rider will be published on the rally lists. Other branches will also be joining us however CHNPC members will have priority. YOU MUST ENTER IN ADVANCE THOUGH! Sunday 27th November 2011 1-4pm Friday 9th December 2011 6-8pm Sunday 22nd January 2012 1-4pm Friday 24th February 2012 6-8pm £7.50 per person. Enter on a branch entry form to Sarah Hodgson, 11 Threeways, Cuddington, Cheshire, CW8 2XJ. Tel 07969008998

For sale or wanted. Although all the horses/ponies advertised in this newsletter are genuine pony club

ponies, you are advised to have any pony vetted prior to purchase.

Selection of Good Quality products for sale for pony and rider

For pony

Selection of pony rugs and accessories for sale. Previously fitted 13.3hh pony.

All priced according to condition.

• Purple Sweat rug/ Cooler 5’6 £10.00

• Purple, blue, turquoise check fleece 5’6 £10.00

• Blue, Outdoor heavy weight rug with detachable neck cover 5’6 £30.00

• Reflective Exercise Sheet 5’6 £10

• Purple Head collar Small/pony £7.00

• Cream Fly sheet with neck cover 5’6 £15.00

• Barnsby saddle cover £5.00

For rider

• Navy Pikeur Jacket Excellent condition Age 11-13 – best to try on £20.00

We are happy to bring items to rallies/ arrange local delivery

To arrange to view, please call Sharon Spear on 077955 10877

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For sale – “BLUE” well known CHNPC top jumping pony.

14.1 Stunning Connemara Blue Roan Mare. 17 years old. Exceptionally

talented show jumper . Bold and brave

X country. BSJA JC. Eligible for

discovery classes. Regularly placed with

a speedy and careful jump off.

Qualified for Scope and reached

Adventurer final in '08 and 148cm

debut. Competed at the The Pony Club

National Championship '09. Jumps 1.20

tracks with ease.

Has taken rider from novice to open

classes in the first year of having her.

Regular member of pony club open SJ team. Same home last 6 yrs. Very sad

sale as rider is too old for junior BSJA. Loving home required. £3800 ovno

(may consider loaning possibly with view to buy).

Call Nicola on 07981 521676

Visit links below to see Blue jumping

http://www.youtube.com/user/hollyestelle92

95cm/1m

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTvWYHBsRNQ

1.10m/1.15m

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY73OdPsXgw

1.30m

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sgPG9f5lo8

70cm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJiJClLfPUo

For sale – Richardson 3 horse trailer £2,500

Tel Pennie Drummond 0779 620 2160

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PONY FOR SALE

8 year old, 14hh LHC, P/B welsh liver chestnut gelding. Ideal mother /

daughter hunting pony. Very mannerly, easy ride when hunting.

Often ridden by mother. Has done all pony club activities - eventing, dressage, WL SJ; XC, SJ and

dressage rallies. Competed successfully in novice WHP; regularly ridden on

farm rides. Has good amount of bone and lots of presence in ring.

Good to shoe, box, traffic, hacking alone or in company. All round genuine pony. Not a first pony but safe and easy to look after.

Priced to sell, as Georgina got GCSE'S looming and busy bringing on 2 young ponies. Caring, knowledgeable home important.

For further details contact Jayne Blackshaw

Tel: 07887 601190

Superb jumping and all rounder - Josh, 14hds,7 years old Dark Bay

Superb show-jumping pony for sale. A genuine pony with an amazing and careful jump, capable of jumping 110cm with ease. He enjoys all pony club activities including camp, dressage, xc, polocrosse, ODEs and has been to numerous branch activities and rallies. He is very well behaved, good to box, with farrier and to catch, loves to hack out. Ready to go on to BSJA and beyond, he has qualified for local unaffiliated show-jumping championships. This intelligent and adorable pony needs a competent rider and home to bring him to his full potential. Genuine reason for sale, rider has sadly outgrown him. Tack and rugs included.

£3750 ono Tel Julie Norfolk 01298 83156 / 07919 556425

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ALSO for sale - Brand new Caldene maids size 30 hacking jacket. Dog tooth hacking jacket good condition size 32. Blue Harry Hall jacket. Child’s

body protector. Tel: 07887 601190

Eventers horse - 9 yrs 15.1 hh Bay Thoroughbred

Eye catching mare with a lovely Temperament and 3 outstanding paces. Very careful and bold jump over both SJ and XC. Regularly competing at BE90 and PC ODE representing CHNPC- often placed. Jumps ditches water etc and does not have any problems with fillers.

100% to catch, box, shoe etc. A pleasure to hack alone or in company and not fazed by heavy traffic. Done many PC activates and been selected for SJ and eventing teams. Qualified for the BRC national horse trials, Hattie came 3rd in her section and was placed 10th overall as an individual. Hattie has not reached her full potential and will go far. Snaffle mouth at all times. Sad sale due to rider outgrown - needs an experienced rider as not a novice ride. 5* home only!! Goostrey, Cheshire Contact Trina on 07891 997967 Or 01477 544601

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For Sale Iveco 7.5.T K Reg Horsebox with

large living . Sleeps 4, cooker, hob, m/w.

Fridge. Loo. Lots of cupboards. External

Tack and Rug lockers. Horse hose.

Plated till Jan 2012. A bargain at only £8000.

Tel: Graham 07988829543

Wagon for sale - 55 Reg DAF LF 45

HORSE AREA 3 Stall, with 2 stainless steel padded partitions. 5ft eva lightweight kick board , 22mm floor laid on alloy plank flooring, red travelling lights, speakers, power vent, white alloy

roof/bulkhead, Bespoke stainless steel rug rack, loading ramp lights and solid hand made grooms door. This Horse area is really something else!

LIVING 5 berths, Walnut finish hand built living. Luxury W.C room with separate shower

cubical, hand basin. Junior bunk over the W.C room. Original Karndean wood effect oak flooring, full size fridge/freezer, full size hob/grill/oven, sink, microwave, wine

cooler, tv/dvd, combi night heater/hot water, plenty of cupboard space including full size wardrobe. The Living area is controlled by a digital power management system. The wagon is also fitted with a Solar panel which keeps the leisure battery topped up.

All seating in cream leather with matching cab seats.

EXTERIORS Bake Paint Finish

Black bonded windows Under floor storage with led lighting ,bbq gas point and stainless steel saddle racks

2 large tack lockers including built in media system roll out steps with LED lights and awning light

Tilt cab. Fibreglass spoilers and pod

Super light weight ramp with one piece rubber Built on 2005 55 plate LF 45 170bhp on air

IMMACULATE WAGON - MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECI ATED!

POA –

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Tara and Rob Vernon, (OHKLEY SPORT

HOMES)

Tel: 01270 610222

Mob: 07850 365812 Address: Unit 9 Gate

Farm, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6AL

BRANCH MERCHANDISEBRANCH MERCHANDISEBRANCH MERCHANDISEBRANCH MERCHANDISE

Fleeces, XC shirts, coatsFleeces, XC shirts, coatsFleeces, XC shirts, coatsFleeces, XC shirts, coats, polo shirts, polo shirts, polo shirts, polo shirts and branch sweatshirts for sale. and branch sweatshirts for sale. and branch sweatshirts for sale. and branch sweatshirts for sale.

Contact Sally Hayward 01606 851928Contact Sally Hayward 01606 851928Contact Sally Hayward 01606 851928Contact Sally Hayward 01606 851928

DIARY DATES. (THESE WILL BE UPDATED ON THE BRANCH WEBSITE AS WE GET

OTHER DATES).

• Saturday 10th March 2012 CHNPC Winter League & Area 5 Dengie final

• Saturday 5th May 2012 CHNPC One Day Event, Smallwood Livery Centre.

• Saturday 9th June 2012 CHNPC Beginners One Day Event, Smallwood Livery Centre.

• Friday 22nd June 2012 CHNPC Ares Showjumping Selection evening, Smallwood.

• 16th & 17th June 2012 CHNPC Mounted Games friendly weekend, Smallwood.

• 19th & 20th June 2012 Cheshire Show, Tabley. • Saturday 14th July 2012 Area 5 Show Jumping qualifier,

organised & hosted by CHNPC, Smallwood Livery Centre.

• 16th-19th August 2012 The Pony Club Championships, Cholmondely Castle,

• 25th & 26th August 2012 The Pony Club Novice Championships, Kelsall Hill.

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Cheshire Hunt North Branch Committee.

District Commissioner Joan Deakin (Working Rallies, Camp, ODE) 2 Broomfield Barns Somerford Booths Trap Street, Congleton Cheshire, CW12 2LT Tel: 07872936431 j.deakin@stb.coop

Asst District Commissioner Gail Cooper (Dressage Rallies)

Lapwing Hall Farm Dalefords Lane Whitegate Cheshire, CW8 2BN Tel: 01606 883453 / 07769 221264 Email: gail.cooper10@yahoo.co.uk

Treasurer Brian Bibby Heath Cottage Well Bank Lane Over Peover Knutsford WA16 8UL Tel: 01625 861460

General secretary Pennie Drummond (Jumping rallies, Mounted games, endurance) Pine View Farm 69 Northwich Road, Cranage Nr Knutsford WA16 9LE Tel: 07796202160

Membership Secretary David Knowles Davenport Lodge Holmes Chapel Road Davenport, Congleton CW12 4SS Tel: 01477 534722

Treasurer Designate Sarah Hodgson (Quiz, Horse and Pony Care teams) 11 Threeways Cuddington Cheshire, CW8 2XJ Tel 07969008998 Email sarahhodgson@hotmail.co.uk

Elaine Broomhead (Events co-ordinator) Gorstybank Wood Lane Mobberley Cheshire WA16 7NN Tel 07801269479

PLEASE DO NOT RING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AFTER 9PM AT NIGHT!

Health & Safety Officer Graham Ashmore Cherry Blossom Cottage Chelford Road Somerford, Congleton Cheshire CW12 4RA Tel: 07988829543

Anna Sherry (Quiz, Horse & Pony Care, Rallies) Hunters Moon Hollins Lane Antrobus Cheshire CW9 6NL Tel 07880500369

Liz Sutton (Dressage competitions) Yew Tree Farm Bexton Lane Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9BH

Tel 0773 6145761

Audrey Forster (Camp Co-ordinator, First Aid Co-ordinator) Moss Cottage Farm Winterley, Sandbach Cheshire CW11 4RU Tel: 01270 509840

Polly Hancox (SJ competitions) 25 Hastings Road Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6GL Tel: 07894039991

Sally Hayward (New member liaison, sweatshirts, branch clothing etc) Manor Farm Cliff Road Acton Bridge Cheshire CW8 3QP Tel: 01606 851928

Loulie Secker (Membership Database, Webmaster, Winter League) Windrush Delph Lane Daresbury Cheshire, WA4 6ST Tel: 07767 356193

Jonathon Davidson Slack (Health & Safety team) Meadow House 4 The Courtyard Smallwood, Cheshire CW11 2GA Tel 07825565500

Martin Vickers Oak Bank Hunsterson Road Hatherton Cheshire CW5 7PD Tel 07706936455

Julie Pedley Brook Farm Hodge Lane Gorstage Northwich CW8 2SF Mob 07974074117 email benjules.pedley@virgin.net

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As a member of our branch, you are also a member of the

Pony Club. The Pony Club is a voluntary youth organ isation

for young people within an equestrian environment.

The Pony Club's purpose is:

• To encourage young people to learn to enjoy all kin ds of

sport connected with ponies and riding

• To give instruction in riding and horsemanship and to

educate Members to look after and take proper care of

their animals

• To promote the highest levels of sportsmanship,

citizenship and loyalty to create strength of chara cter and

self-discipline

Have fun out and about over the winter months but d o remember who you are representing and be proud to b e part

of it!

NOTES.