Christmas Newsletter 2012 - The Pony Club Branches

ISSUE 66 Xmas2012
Hello Everybody
I have agreed to continue as DC with the support of the main committee by planning to spread the
load of responsibility that comes with having a club that offers a high standard of equestrian related
activity throughout the year.
We have agreed to divide up the running of parts of the branch into several subcommittees:
Events (which has run our events for several years)
Rally, Tests & Camps ,
Ickworth ,
Teams
Finance & Admin
If you feel you were able to help in some small way within any of these areas then please do get in
contact.
Anne May, Vicki Roberts, The Cutter Family, Nic Stratton and Liz Walton are stepping down from
their roles, Gary Walton has stepped down from committees although continues to course build &
maintain, they have all given an enormous amount of their time and energy to the branch for which
we are very grateful.
I’m pleased to report that Judith Esterhuizen has agreed to become Treasurer and Amanda Braham
will take on Rally Organiser. Jane Crawford will continue as Eventing Manager and will be Joint
Manager for Dressage with Clare Pettitt, Lynn Mulhern continues as Show Jumping Manager, Libby
Lawson as Tet Manager, Kelly Walton as Quiz and Horse & Pony Care Manager/Trainer and Anne
May has agreed to manage Gosling Cup.
Since we have been so successful at the Horse & Pony Care Competition over the past few years we
have been asked to host the Area Competition for 2013 which is usually held at the end of the Easter
holidays. Get in contact with Kelly Walton if you would like to take part in the competition since
training will start shortly (also useful for your equestrian knowledge and preparing for tests).
Enclosed within the newsletter are several rally forms offering something for everybody, xc, sj,
mounted games & flatwork. We’re also holding a fun Farm Ride with lunch at West Hall Farm,
Rickinghall and the PC Hunt meet in Long Melford in the Christmas holidays. Please do book in to
all of these as early as possible in order to give the organisers plenty of notice.

Once again another year has flown by with too many activities and competitions to list here, although
it has been a dreadful year for cancellations and weather related change of plans it has been an
exciting one and we have made great achievements to name just a few – opening The Club Room,
producing a successful Gosling Cup, strong team performances including several qualifications for
Championships and organising (surviving !) very busy events. None of these would be possible
without an enormous amount of work carried out by volunteers who willingly organise events, rallies,
camps and teams and I would like to send a massive thank you to them all for their effort which I
know the membership very much appreciates.
Have a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2013.
Sha
24 TH NOVEMBER 2012 FAMILY QUIZ and PRIZE GIVING
HORRINGER VILLAGE HALL
Doors open 6.30 Prize giving at 7pm
Followed by:
SUPPER by MONICA’S CATERING
And the QUIZ
TEAMS OF 5 OR MORE ADULTS £ 5 children £2.50
Tickets available from Clare Pettitt OR Jane Crawford
Clare.pettitt@btconnect.com janecrawford_257@fsmail.net (underscore in space).
THE SUFFOLK HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB
OPEN INDOOR SHOWJUMPING including DENGIE QUALIFIER
1ft3” (38cm) – 3ft3” (1m) Classes
At TOPTHORNE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
ON THURSDAY 21 ST FEBRUARY 2013
Schedule and Entry Form at end of Newsletter

Friday 4th January 2013
CHRISTMAS FUN RIDE AND LUNCH @ WEST HALL FARM, RICKINGHALL.
IP22 1LZ
All welcome for a farm ride and festive gathering, walkers and riders both.
Arrive to be ready for an 11 am start
Tinsel and other decorations a must!!
Lunch of soup and hot dogs and may be a Christmas tipple provided.
Please bring mince pies/cakes to share.
£2.50 per person contribution for lunch.
Please let Clare Pettitt know if you would like to come as soon as possible and........
.......definitely before it’s too late!
Clare.pettitt@btconnect.com 07770644750
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
March 2013 (Date to be confirmed)
AN EVENING WITH DAVID MERRETT
B.E. ACCREDITED TRAINER AND TECHNICAL ADVISOR
A FUN AND INFORMATIVE EVENING ABOUT JUMP JUDGING
DAVID IS AN ENTERTAINING SPEAKER ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCES IN THE EVENTING WORLD
COME AND HEAR WHAT DAVID HAS TO SAY AND ENJOY A SOCIAL EVENING AT THE SAME
TIME.
TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBOURS AND RELATIVES
WE NEED MORE JUMP JUDGES TO RUN OUR EVENTS
DETAILS TO FOLLOW

SHPC TETRATHLON NEWS N0V 2012
As I write, we are just about to start the Winter shoot practices which are for anyone wanting to
practice or start shooting, for Tetrathlon. Some members also enter the Scottish Postal Shoot
competition and this year we have a record number of entries (23!) – so good luck to them. They will
need to complete 12 competition targets between now and the end of February which is quite a task,
but it’s a good excuse to meet up! Those entered are:
MINIS (Hannah Esterhuizen, William De’Ath, Robyn Sheehy, Phoebe Willcocks, Cillian Walker,
Joseph Barber, Zara Barber, Charlotte Pettitt, Sophie Pettitt, Max Wilson, Louis Gredley, Emily
Gredley)
JUNIORS (Amy Esterhuizen, Annabel Jackson, Louisa Baker, Charlotte Cutler, Rhianna Walton)
SENIORS (Chloe Browne, Oliver Lawson , Ciara Walker, Harriet Cutler, Chloe Howe, Rosie Howe)
Contact : Libby Lawson info@harrierheating.co.uk
SHPC WINTER RALLIES
A range of different discipline rallies have been arranged for the Winter 2012/13 seasons. These
include Show Jumping, Dressage, Arena XC and Games. With kind permission from Trudie Knight
all of these rallies will take place at Linkwood EC, Bradfield St George.IP30 0EN. This location has
been chosen as it is central for all members.
The rallies are designed to cater for all abilities, and rides are made up accordingly. The rallies are a
great platform for those who would like to be considered for teams.
Each discipline is being organised by a different person this winter so please take note of where
to send the booking on each form.
We look forward to seeing you all during the winter.
The Rallies Sub-committee,
(Abi , Alison, Amanda, Emma and Clare.)

WINTER FLATWORK RALLIES BOOKING FORM 2012
Come and have some fun and learn to improve your pony/horses way of going on the flat.
Rides grouped according to ability, all ages welcome.
Bookings to: Clare Pettitt: West Hall, West Street, Rickinghall. Diss. IP22 1LZ.
clare.pettitt@btconnect.com 01359251567/07770644750
To include PAYMENT TO SHPC £10 PER RALLY.
-Please high-light which rallies you would like to attend:
SUNDAY 2 ND DECEMBER Flatwork at Linkwood EC Bradfield St George IP30 0EN.
SATURDAY 5 th JANUARY Flatwork at Linkwood EC
SUNDAY 3 rd FEBRUARY Flatwork at Linkwood EC
SATURDAY 9 TH MARCH Flatwork at Linkwood EC
BOOKING IN CLOSES A WEEK BEFORE EACH RALLY.
-And fill in the following details: (please write clearly)
Riders Name: Age:
Address:
Home and mobile phone no’s: Email:
Horses Name:
Horses Height:
Horses Age:
Experience/level that you are working at now and any other relevant information:
Are you interested in Training to represent SHPC in Dressage in 2013 ? (Tests from
PC Novice to PC open) please state YES or NO:

SHPC Winter Show Jumping Rally Booking Form
Show jumping is an international sport, an Olympic Sport and we in Great Britain are the current
Olympic Team Gold Medallists – did you like me sit and watch it on TV??!! SJ is open to everyone
who likes jumping and it is great fun!! Our winter SJ rallies are for all ages, abilities and experience,
we group you according to the height you are currently jumping - this is sometimes different for
schooling height and competing height. You will improve your ability to ride the pace between the
fences, ride better lines around your courses, cope with combinations and related distances, jump
different fence designs, improve your jump-off technique, your balance, timing and control! We want
you to gain confidence, technique and win more rosettes!
Bookings to Alison Barber:
Address - Pond Farm Barn, Upthorpe Road, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP312AP
Mobile - 07860 183158
Email – alishawbarber@hotmail.com
Booking closes 7 days before the rally date. Please include PAYMENT TO SHPC £10/rally.
Sessions will run between 10am and 2pm with between 4 & 6 in a group.
I will email you the rides on the Friday before the rally – I will teach at all of the rallies with another
instructor taking the other groups.
Date Day Attendance Yes/No
15.12.12 Saturday
13.01.13 Sunday
09.02.13 Saturday
24.03.13 Sunday
Rider Name & Age
Horse/Pony Name
Height & Age
SJ Schooling Height
Last SJ Competition Height
Date of last SJ competition
Result of last
competition/current
experience – as much info
as possible please!
Contact
Address
Email
Mobile

SUFFOLK HUNT PONY CLUB
WINTER RALLY FORM 2012/13
ARENA X/C TECHNIQUES
NAME: AGE:
ADDRESS:
TEL NO:
EMAIL:
HORSE/PONY NAME:
HORSE/PONY HEIGHT: AGE:
Length of time riding current pony..............................................................................................
Height of jump that you & your pony are happy to jump over? Please circle.
1ft – 2' 2' – 2'3” 2'3” - 2'6” 2'6” - 2'9” 2'9” - 3' 3' & above.
Please circle dates of rallies that you wish to attend.
Friday, December 28 th 2012 Yes No
Saturday, January 26 th 2013 Yes No
Sunday, February, 24 th 2013 Yes No
Maximum 6 in a group. £10 per hour session.
Cheques made payable to SHPC for £
Please return form to : Mrs. Amanda Braham. Willowcroft, Langham Rd, Badwell Ash, Bury St
Edmunds, Suffolk. IP31 3DS.
Email: amandabraham@hotmail.co.uk
The sessions will run between 10am & 2pm. I will email you approx. 2-3 days before the rally.

MOUNTED GAMES WINTER RALLIES
BOOKING FORM 2012/13
£10 per session
Send To: Emma Green, The Nook, Thorpe Morieux, Nr Bury St Edmunds.IP30 0NP
Home: 01284 828216 Mob:07817 196128
Name: Age:
Address:
Telephone Number: Email:
Horses Name:
Horses Height:
Horses Age:
Experience/level that you are working at: (Please include all mounted Games experience, if
any)
Are you interested in representing SHPC in teams in 2012 Y/N
I will be attending the rallies on (please circle rallies you wish to attend):
Saturday 8 th December 12 at Linkwood EC 12-2pm
Sunday 20 th January 13 at Linkwood EC 12-2pm
Saturday 16 th February 13 at Linkwood EC 12-2pm
I enclose a cheque made payable to S H P C for £
Please note the closing date for booking is a week before each Rally, late bookings will only
be taken if the rides are not already full so book early to avoid disappointment!

MASTERCLASS RALLY BOOKING FORM
Masterclass rallies are for riders aiming for and currently riding in Area Teams. As a minimum for
jumping you need to be currently competing at least 2ft 9” and hoping to improve to Area level of 3ft.
There will be max of 4 of similar ability in a jumping group. They are qualifying rallies.
NAME: AGE:
ADDRESS:
TEL NO: EMAIL:
HORSE NAME:
HORSE HEIGHT:
HORSES AGE:
EXPERIENCE/LEVEL THAT YOU ARE WORKING AT:
I would like to attend the Masterclass on:
Wed 2 nd January 2013 DRESSAGE with Trudy Knight dressage rider at Prix St Georges level
¾ hour private session £25 Y/N
at Linkwood Indoor Equestrian Centre, Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 20th January 2012 SHOW JUMPING with Mia Korenika, BSHII, British Showjumping Trainer.
1 hr group session Max 4 £30 Y/N
At Indoor Arena, Potters Tye Farm, Acton, Sudbury
Mon 18th February 2013 CROSS COUNTRY with David Merrett, BSHI, BE Accredited Trainer.
1 ½ hr group session max 4 (including course hire) £48
At The Grange, Herringswell, nr Newmarket IP28 6ST Y/N
Full cross country course.
Please enclose a cheque and send to Sha Starr, Drinkstone Hall, Drinkstone Green, Suffolk IP30 9TG
sha@thestarrs.me.uk

Hi Everyone!
Horse and Pony Care & Quiz 2013
Following my piece in the previous newsletter I am afraid to say that there has been extremely poor
interest this year with regard to the above teams. Thank you to those who have got back to me, I will
be in touch in due course with details of training.
You may not be aware but this year the SHPC are hosting the Horse and Pony Care Area Qualifier so
I would like to be able to have some strong teams to take part, however this can only happen if
members come forward!
Both of these competitions, and the training linked with them are extremely helpful with regard to
learning about caring for your horse or pony as well as an array of other areas which will be covered;
all of which will only increase your knowledge. From taking part myself for many years I can say
that participating in these teams gives you an awareness of everything that is linked to keeping horses
and ponies, and of being part of The Pony Club, and is a very valuable learning experience.
I do hope that more of you will consider coming forward for training, please contact me, Kelly
Walton, on 07709463020 or at kelly.walton53@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks!
SADLY FOR LOAN
Jack welsh section D, been Jessica Hensons beloved ride for past 3 years, college commitments force
loan. (We loan him from Leanne Cox who actually owns him)
Jack has done everything, is still at 18 years young a fantastic jumper competing at Burghley for
pony club, doing great clear. He has qualified and competed at nationals for pony club both with
Leanne and ~Jess and last October won the BSPS working hunter championship for large
breed mountain and moorlands.
Although he loves to jump, we only do cross country on very good ground and prefer to jump him in
an arena now, wherever possible, he is happy to jump on grass, but not hard ground to save his legs.
He is a great character, and though happily still jumps 3ft 6, could really do with stepping down and
doing less demanding work, he has not been ridden much since Burghley so is not currently very fit.
He loves to hack out, though we do not hack on roads where we live.
We would love him to stay either with us and be loaned from here, (Lackford) or from Leannes at
Whepstead. However we realise he may have to move, but the right home is very important and
we only wish to loan locally.
For more information please contact Jackie or Jess. Home Tel. No: 01284 728661 please leave a
message and I will reply, or email: jacquiehenson01@gmail.com

THE SUFFOLK HUNT BRANCH
OF THE PONY CLUB
OPEN INDOOR SHOW JUMPING
Including DENGIE QUALIFIER
1ft 3” (38cm) – 3ft 3” (1m) Classes
at Topthorn Equestrian Centre, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14
6BX
ON THURSDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2013
9am – 9.45am CLEAR ROUND MINIMUS starting at 30cm (1ft ). Will finish promptly at
9.45am.
Tickets will be limited and to be purchased from secretary. £3.00 per round
CLASS 1 MINI Show Jumping 38cm (1ft 3”)
Assistance allowed.
CLASS 2 MINI SHOW JUMPING 45cm (1ft 6”)
CLASS 3 MIDI SHOW JUMPING 55cm (1ft 9”)
NOT BEFORE 12PM
CLASS 4 MAXI SHOW JUMPING 60cm (2ft )
CLASS 5 MAXI SHOW JUMPING 68CM(2ft 3”)
CLASS 6 INTERMEDIATE SHOW JUMPING 75CM (2FT 6”)
CLASS 7 OPEN 85cm (2ft 9”) Table A4. 1 round with placings decided least
faults & time.
CLASS 8 DENGIE WINTER PRELIMINARY QUALIFIER 90cm (3ft) Table
A7, 325mpm. Eligibility: No Grade A or B horses, JA ponies or
combinations who have represented PC branch at Open SJ level
Non PC members may enter but must join Pony Club to compete at Area Final
CLASS 9 OPEN 1m (3ft 3”)
Entry fees: Discount of £1 per class for all entries received by Mon 18 th February
£7 per class on the day DENGIE QUALIFIER £11
Entries Secretary: - Mrs Jane Crawford, The Cottage, Barrow Hill, Acton, Sudbury , Suffolk,
CO10 0BW 01787 378469

Please ensure you read rules and Conditions of Entry. Further details on PC website
www.pcuk.org/suffolk
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1 The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entries.
2 Competitors may be disqualified from any class for causing any unnecessary delay to the
continuity of the event.
3 Entry fees are NOT refundable under any circumstances after the close of entry unless
cancelled by the organisers or on presentation of a current Vet’s certificate or Doctor’s note.
4 Pony Club Show Jumping Guidelines supported by Pony Club Show Jumping Rules 2012.
5 Objections must be made in writing to the Secretary within 30 minutes of the occurrence or
the publishing of results accompanied by a £20 deposit. No video evidence will be
considered under any circumstances
6 Legal Liability. Save for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers,
or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of any event to which
these rules apply, nor the Pony Club, Topthorn Equestrian Centre nor any agent, employee or
representative of these bodies, accept any liability for any accident, loss damage, injury or
illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any
other persons or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence, breach of contract
or in any other way whatsoever.
7 No horses/ponies under 4 years of age allowed to compete.
8 Health and Safety. The Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure
the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must
take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the
instructions of the organisers and all Officials and Stewards.
9 HAT REGULATIONS – It is mandatory to wear a protective helmet manufactured to one of
the minimum standards listed. It must bear the CE mark and a quality symbol. PAS
015:1998, EN 1384:1996, BS EN 1384:1997 together with the BSI Kitemark. Snell E2001,
with the official Snell label and number, AS/NZS 3838 1998, AS/NZS 3838 2003 with the
SAI Global symbol. The CE symbol on its own is not sufficient. Hats must be worn when
mounted, with chin strap fastened at all times. Hats with long ventilation slits are not
allowed for anyone over the age of 9 yrs old. Hats with vertical plastic/metallic strips are
permitted. (see PC Rules 2012) Hats will be checked and tagged when collecting numbers.
10 Riding jackets are COMPULSORY in show jumping classes.
11 Hair must be restrained and in a hair net if long. NO HAIR below the collar. No watches,
electronic devices or jewellery allowed.
12 Cream/beige jodhpurs must be worn. Numnahs must be plain navy, brown, black, cream or
white with the same colour binding.
13 No trotting or cantering in public areas - only in warm up arena.
14 No dogs, bikes, scooters or ball games.
15 No access to private areas including barns and stables.

CLASS
THE SUFFOLK HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY
OPEN SHOW JUMPING
THURSDAY 21st FEBRUARY 2013
TOPTHORN EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket IP14 6BX
Entry Fee £7 per class DENGIE Qualifier £11 £1 discount per class for pre entry
RIDER
I agree to abide by the rules and the conditions set out in this schedule.
Name…………………………………………………………………
Signature……………………………………………
Address…….……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Post Code……..…………………………………..
Email …………………………………………………………………….
Telephone .…..………………..………………….
PONY
AGE at 1 st
Jan 2012
PC
BRANCH
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO THE SUFFOLK HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY
CLUB
ENTRIES TO
Mrs Jane Crawford, The Cottage, Barrow Hill, Acton, Sudbury, Suffolk. CO10 0BW
01787 378469 07813281206 on the day
ENTRY
FEE