Beaufort Hunt Pony Club Member's Handbook 2013

Beaufort Hunt Pony Club
Member’s Handbook
2013
(Registered Charity no: 1050146)

CONTACTS
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
Mrs L Rose, Park Farm, Shipton Moyne, Tetbury, Glos. GL8 8PR
Tel: 01666 880455 Mobile 07990523887
Email: lucinda.m.rose@gmail.com
ASSISTANT DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
Mrs S Pike, Commonwood Farm, Sherston, Wilts, SN16 0PX
Tel: 01666 840808 Mobile 07778 838805
Email: sue_pike@tiscali.co.uk
GENERAL SECRETARY
Mrs K Punter, Stable Cottage, Sandy Farm, Sopworth, Chippenham, Wilts. SN14 6PP
Tel: 01666 840101 Mobile 07989 081066
Email: karenpunter@aol.com
Schedules, calendars, programmes, all other queries and admin except membership.
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Mrs K Eastlake, Highfield Farm Cottage, Tetbury, GL8 8SD
Mobile 07817216770 Email: kareneastlake@btinternet.com
Membership queries, new applications and renewals.
TREASURER
Mrs Beetle Graves, Brook Farm, West Kington, Chippenham, SN14 7JQ
Tel: 01249 782317 Mobile 07785 966 451
Email: beetle@gravesonline.co.uk
The Beaufort Hunt Pony Club Website:
http://branches.pcuk.org/beaufort/
PLEASE use the Website if you are ‘on line’. Changes to calendars, rallies and events will
be published, as well as other interesting and other important information which is
constantly updated. Programmes will be published on the website at the beginning of
February, May and October. If you do not have web access then please write to Karen
Punter – Secretary who will send you copies as they become available.
Email addresses – Please ensure you inform Karen Punter and Karen Eastlake if you
change your email address. You should be receiving frequent updates via email,
please contact Karen Punter if you are not getting them.
LEGAL LIABILITY Neither the Pony Club, the Organisers, nor any person acting on
their behalf accept any liability for loss, damage, accident, injury, illness to horses,
riders, spectators, or any other persons or property whatsoever.
HEALTH & SAFETY DISCLAIMER
The Organisers of any rallies and events have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure
the health and safety of everyone present. For the measures to be effective, everyone
must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring, and must
obey the instructions of the Organisers and Officials.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
SUBSCRIPTIONS are due by 31 January 2013.
PONY CLUB INSURANCE only covers paid up members.
Please send subscriptions to Mrs Eastlake and not to the DC or Sec.
Subscriptions are: £58 per member, or
£145 for a family of three or more children
£3.00 Branch postage/admin.
£5 extra on ALL late subscriptions
Please sign the Gift Aid Form– it gives us income but costs you nothing.
RALLIES
You must attend at least two Pony Club functions between Aug 2012 and June 2013 in order to
qualify for the Instructional Week. Please apply for rallies at least 5 days in advance, and
inform the organiser if unable to attend. Payment MUST be made if you cancel with less
than 48 hours notice. Rallies do need booking please do not assume you have a space until the
organiser has confirmed!
Check the website and/or telephone the organiser if the weather is doubtful
Ages are guidelines only, everyone is welcome.
Please DO NOT be late for rallies, it is very disruptive for the rest of the group.
DRESS
Hats are compulsory for all Pony Club activities.
They must carry one of the following Kite Marks: PAS 015 1998 or EN 1384 1996 + BSI, SNELL
E2001 or SAI Global Hats will be checked at rallies for kite marks and fit and then tagged. A
jockey scull cap with NO fixed peak and correct kite marks MUST be used for cross
country.
Covers should be black or dark blue
NB If you have a fall, your hat must be checked for any damage and if necessary replaced.
IF YOU DO NOT REPLACE YOUR HAT AFTER A BAD FALL YOU WILL NOT BE COVERED BY PONY
CLUB INSURANCE
Body protectors must be worn for all Cross Country, practices and competitions. Wearing
them at other times is advisable.
A BETA Standard Body Protector Level 3 (Purple label) is recommended
The Protectors must fit comfortably and not restrict movement. If an Air Jacket is worn
then it must be worn over a standard body protector.
Medical Armbands MUST be worn for all Cross Country Competitions, these are
available from the Secretary or DC and cost £5 each, should you require a replacement paper
insert these are 50p each.
Dress code for rallies and competitions
Rallies: light coloured jodhpurs, tweed hacking jacket or dark blue sweatshirt, with long or short-
sleeved shirt (Must be long sleeves for Cross Country and Show Jumping), Pony Club tie or a
coloured stock, and a correct Kite Marked Hat. Proper Jodhpur boots with a heel and half chaps or
riding boots. Gloves are advisable. Long hair MUST be tied up neatly above your collar and in a hair
net.
Competitions: As above with tweed hacking jacket etc for Dressage and Show Jumping,
sweatshirt and body protector and medical armband for cross-country.
Spurs may only be worn by holders of the B test or with the DC’s written permission.

DISCIPLINES If you are interested in taking part in any of the disciplines below, whether as part
of a team or as an individual, please contact the relevant manager who will let you know about
forthcoming dates. Please remember EVERYONE IS WELCOME whatever their experience – just
fill in team application form (they can be downloaded from the website) giving details of you, your
pony and your age and experience and send it to the relevant manager (one form for each discipline).
RULE BOOKS The Pony Club produces books for all disciplines, they cost £3 and can be
purchased from Pony Club Headquarters, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RW. Also
available on line at www.pcuk.org or from the Pony Club stand at Badminton Horse Trials.
HORSE TRIALS
Novice, Intermediate & Open (90cm,1.00m & 1.10m) Mrs Jane Humphreys, Little Fosse Farm,
Nettleton Shrub, Nettleton, Nr Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN14 7NL
Tel. 01249 783718 Mobile 07778034495
Email: jane.stoneywalls@btinternet.com
Junior (12 years & Under on 1 st Jan 2013) Mrs L Todhunter, 2 Manor Cottages, Pitt Court, North
Nibley, GL11 6EB ' Tel. 01453 548926 Mobile: 07772 435349
Email: ltodhunter157@btinternet.com
DRESSAGE
Junior & Novice - Mrs J Lees, Upper Fosse Farm, Malmesbury, Wilts, SN16 0RE
Tel. 01666 826342 Mobile 07709 376470
Email: jo-lees@hotmail.co.uk
Mrs Lees organises dressage clinics one approx one day each month. See programme for details.
Intermediate & Open - Mrs Jane Humphreys, Little Fosse Farm, Nettleton Shrub, Nettleton, Nr
Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN14 7NL Tel. 01249 783718 Mobile 07778034495
Email: jane.stoneywalls@btinternet.com
SHOW JUMPING
Senior (13 years & Over on 1 st Jan 2013) Mrs Jane Humphreys, Little Fosse Farm, Nettleton
Shrub, Nettleton, Nr Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN14 7NL Tel. 01249 783718 Mobile 07778034495
Email: jane.stoneywalls@btinternet.com
Junior (12 years & Under on 1 st Jan 2013) & up to 90cm (any age) Mrs K Adamson,
Benwell Coach House, Park Lane, Woodchester, Stroud, Glos. GL5 5HW
Tel. 01453 833655 Mobile 07854 406019
Email kate@adamson.com
POLO
Manager: Mrs N Schrager, Oliver House Stud, Chedglow, Malmesbury, Wilts. SN16 9EZ
Tel. 01666 577238 Mobile' 07843 273433
Email nicolaschrager@hotmail.com
Rally Entries: Mrs A Gravell Email: alicky@btinternet.com & Mrs N Schrager
There are SUNDAY MORNING POLO CLINICS run by The Beaufort Polo Club every Sunday at
Down Farm, Westonbirt. To apply please telephone Polo Club direct ' 01666 880510
N.B players wishing to play Loriner and above should have gained their Pony Club ‘C’ Test.
TETRATHLON & TRIATHLON
Mrs N Kendell, Seaton House, Bagpath, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8YG
Tel. 01453 861140
Email: nicola@kendell.co.uk.
Tetrathlon consists of shooting, running, swimming and riding. You can take part as an individual
or in teams of four. Triathlon mainly takes place over the winter and excludes the riding element.
MOUNTED GAMES
Mr Paul Bird, 52 Dauntsey Near Chippenham, SN15 4HN
Tel: 01249 890146 Mobile: 07899 950609
Email: bird_house@btinternet.com.
For members aged 14 years and under (on 1 st January 2013)

RALLY ORGANISERS
If you would like to run a rally or have suggestions for a rally then you need to contact Jane
Humphreys who is our rally coordinator
Tel: 01249 783718 Mobile: 07778034495 Email: jane.stoneywalls@btinternet.com
Alternatively contact one of the organisers in your area.
Saturday Country (Badminton area)
Mrs Marianne Edwards, Greystones, Nettleton, Chippenham, Wilts. SN14 7HN
Tel: 07503 160370
Email: Edwards.m12@sky.com
Mrs Briony Gibb, Pyke Farm, Sherston, Wilts. SN16 0LL
Tel: 01666 840359 Mobile: 07977 555034
Email: briony.gibb@virgin.net
Monday Country (Tetbury area)
Mrs Julia Jenkin, Upper Marsh Farm, Brokenborough, Malmesbury, Wilts. SN16 9SR
Tel: 01666 577284 Mobile: 07833 934446
Email: juliajenkin@yahoo.co.uk
Mrs Amanda Montgomerie, Ashley Barn, Ashley, Tetbury, Glos. GL8 8SU,
Tel: 01666 575156 Mobile: 07785 505548
Email: amanda@montgomerie.org
Mrs Karen Eastlake, (Karen organises Midi/Mini rallies), Highfield Farm Cottage, Tetbury, Glos,
GL8 8SD
Tel: 07817 216770
Email: kareneastlake@btinternet.com
Wednesday Country (Chipping Sodbury/West Littleton area)
Mrs R J Mordaunt, Dodington Manor, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6SB
Tel: 01454 312353
Mrs Alex Connors, Coates Farm, Nettleton, Chippenham, Wilts. SN14 7NS
Tel: 01249 783530 Mobile: 07970 212903
Email: alex@bestboots.co.uk
Thursday Country (Calne area)
Mrs Camilla Glass, Stockham Marsh Farm, Foxham, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 4NL
Tel: 01249 740241 Mobile: 07767 335607
Email: camilla.glass@hotmail.co.uk
Mrs Linda Stock, 1 Stenness Close, Sparcells, Swindon, Wilts. SN5 5FN
Mobile: 07777 2034107
Email: lindawessexvets@gmail.com
Badge Rallies
Mrs Melissa Candy, Middlehill Cottage, Green Lane, Corsham, SN13 0QF
Tel: 01249 701755 Mobile: 07870 540672
Pony Club Tests & Rallies for tests
Up to and including C Test - Karen Eastlake (as above)
C+ Test and above, Sarah Stewart, Newho Stables, Long Newnton,Tetbury, GL8 8RU Tel:
01666 504574 Mobile: 07876 785029 Email: snewnton@aol.com

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
Mrs S Pike, Commonwood Farm, Sherston, Wilts, SN16 0PX '
Tel. 01666 840808 Mobile 07778 838805
Email: sue_pike@tiscali.co.uk
CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
Mrs V Hibberd, Widleys Farm, Sherston, Wilts. SN16 0PY
Tel: 01666 840805
Email: thehibbards@widleys.wanadoo.co.uk
PARENT SUPPORT – PLEASE READ
Competitions and Rallies take a huge amount of organisation, not to mention man power. We
would like every family to help on at least one occasion at one of the competitions organized by
the Beaufort Pony Club this year. We also expect parents to help at whichever camp their child
attends.
PONY RACING
The successful series of Pony Races is running again this year for 14.2hh and 13.2hh ponies. Mr
Tim Cox who has ridden and trained point to pointers has kindly volunteered to train any of you
who are interested, to get you and your pony fit. Please send your name to the DC if you are
interested.
THE SECOND HAND RIDING CLOTHES AND TACK STALL is run during Junior Camp
Week. Items can be brought to camp clearly labeled with your name, item description and price.
10% will go to pony club funds. Items remaining and monies owed must be collected on the last
day; items not collected will be donated to charity. Riding Clothes and Tack only, CLEAN,
CLEARLY Marked and in good safe condition. DUE TO HEALTH & SAFETY WILL CANNOT SELL
DIRTY RUGS OR OTHER ITEMS. Please note we are not able to sell riding hats. Items taken at
the Owner’s Risk.
Email: karenpunter@aol.com with any queries.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTS ON THE WEBSITE
Advertising on the Beaufort Hunt Pony Club website is free of charge to members. If your
advert results in a sale then a small donation to pony club funds is appreciated. You may
advertise horses, ponies, saddlery and riding wear (with the exception of riding hats).
Please send your advert together with a photo (if possible) to karenpunter@aol.com.
Adverts will be removed after 2 months.
NEW PONY CLUB SWEAT SHIRTS, POLO SHIRTS & JACKETS
Mrs S Pike, Commonwood Farm, Sherston, Wilts, SN16 0PX
Tel: 01666 840808 Mobile 07778 838805
Email: sue_pike@tiscali.co.uk
PASSPORTS
Remember it is now a legal requirement to have a passport for your pony and to carry it whenever
travelling your pony. The police can ask to check them at any time.
VACCINATIONS
The Pony Club strongly recommends that your pony is vaccinated against Equine Influenza if you
intend to compete or attend Residential Camp. Some competition venues and also Area Comps
and Championships insist that vaccinations are up to date and will expect to see the relevant
documentation.