DATES & EVENTS TO REMEMBER - Hallam Valley Pony Club

OUR RALLY IS THE 2 ND SUNDAY
OF THE MONTH
COMMITTEE FOR 2010 - 2011
PRESEDENT
Mark Cray
P: 03 9754 -7327
M: 0412 802 046
E: mark_kaye@bigpond.com
VICE PRESEDENT
Matthew Brown
P: 03 5998-5590
M: 0400 595 610
E: wiltarafarms@bigpond.com
SECRETARY
Gill Brown
P: 03 9754-3412
M: 0403 336 199
E: gill.paulbrown@bigpond.com
TREASURER
Jill Shannon
P: 03 8786-7662
M: 0408 515 261
E: geoffs50@bigpond.com
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
Karen Herbert
P: 03 5942-5025
E: karenherbert1@bigpond.com
ASSISTANT DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
Newsletter & Website Editor
Kylie Heath
P: 03 5998-5590
M: 0414 574 753
E: wiltarafarms@bigpond.com
PUBLIC OFFICER
Helen Vokach-Brodsky
P: 03 9500-1366
E: helenvb@bigpond.net.au
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Held on the Monday
prior to our Rally Day
In our clubrooms
NEXT MEETING IS:
MONDAY 7 th MARCH @ 7.30PM
www.hallamvalley.ponyclubvic.org.au
EDITION: MARCH 2011
NEXT RALLY: Sunday 13 th March 2011
AT: Ivens Reserve, Narre Warren North
THEME: TEAMS RIDE & GAMES
further details provided in this edition of the newsletter & our website
PLEASE LET KAREN OR KYLIE KNOW IF YOU WILL NOT BE
ATTENDING THE RALLY
*DATES & EVENTS TO REMEMBER*
MARCH
Monday 7 th HVPC Committee Meeting – 7.30pm – All Welcome!
Sunday13 th HVPC RALLY – Gear Check at 9.15 – 9.50am
Monday 14 th Labour Day Holiday
Monday 14 th Dandenong Ranges - Moomba Showjumping Day
Saturday 26 th HVPC WORKING BEE
Saturday 26 th Loch Nyora PC – Dressage Championship 1,2&3
Sunday 27 th Loch Nyora PC – Dressage Championship 4&5
(WGZ State Qualifier Event)
APRIL
Sunday 3 rd Dandenong Ranges PC Dress & CT Grades 3,4&5
Sunday 3 rd Cranbourne PC Combined Training Gr 1 2 3 4 & 5
Monday 4 th HVPC Committee Meeting – 7.30pm – All Welcome!
Sunday 10 th HVPC RALLY – SHOWJUMPING CARNIVAL
Gear Check at 9.15 – 9.50am
Sunday 10 th Wonthaggi Dressage & CT Championship 1234&5
(WGZ State Qualifier Event)
Friday 15 th HVPC AGM & AWARDS EVENING – 6.30pm
Sunday 17 th Yarra Glen – Horse Trials – Grades 1234&5
Monday 18 th Pakenham Pony Club – 2 day Eventing Clinic
Tuesday 19 th Pakenham Pony Club – 2 day Eventing Clinic
MAY
Sunday 1 st Officer – CTraining – Open1,2 & PC Gr34&5
Sunday 8 th MOTHERS DAY – NO RALLY
Monday 9 th HVPC Committee Meeting – All Welcome!
Sunday 15 th HVPC RALLY – Standard Rally

THE PRESIDENTS REPORT…..
Great to see some new members with us last rally and what a rally it was with good
weather and some great riding....
You may notice the improved entrance and side fence at the next rally. This was the
result of the combined working bee one Monday night a few weeks ago between the
Ivens Reserve Grounds Committee, Lysterfield Adult Riders, the Standard Bred
Riders Group, and Hallam Valley PC. Thanks to those members who attended on
the night.
Don't forget we have the first official HVPC working bee for 2011 coming up. Keep an
ear out for the date and the time. We've got a big list of jobs that need doing..!
Mark

THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS REPORT...
Hi Everyone,
FEBRUARY RALLY, 2011.
Despite slow start the rally went well. The weather was just right for both horse
& riders. We welcome new member to the club, Maddy Bills riding Nikki (Taylah’s
horse) while her horse is out of action. This meant Taylah was riding mum’s horse- did you see the size of
that horse- Bert!!! I must say Taylah rode well. We also had Charley Davison on Gypsy, from Dandy
Ranges Pony club to try our club before she considers transferring. We also had first timers to pony club-
the Blacker Family- Zorg, Natz & Pip. It was also the first ridden rally for new member Aimee DeAngelis.
We hope they all enjoyed themselves and were able to experience first-hand what a great bunch we are
and look forward to seeing them again!
With such an influx of new talent we decided to assess their abilities before slotting them into our groups.
Fortunately we had 4 instructors, including experienced Samantha Bartlett- an experienced ODE
competitor.
Gear-check: Please ensure you wear the name & PCAV badges; they are compulsory part of uniform.
Congratulations to Laura Travis on being our HVPC high point award recipient, she was presented with
her trophy rug. We look forward to seeing a photo of Mouse wearing the rug?
We have had a few enquiries about our postponed club ODE. At this stage it has been decided to not
replace it, just plan to do it again at our usual December rally.
We are in planning stage for our AGM. Besides election of office bearers, this is the time where the club
recognises the efforts of both riders’ achievement & parents’ support. Posted in the newsletter will be the
award criteria, please take a look so that you will have an understanding of the awards- Good luck to all!
Next rally, Sunday March 13 th Labour Day Long Weekend!!! Gear Check 9.15am sharp!
See your there! Karen & Kylie

CONGRATULATIONS
WOW…. Our Club Riders that have been out and about ~ Check out their results!
RIDER MOUNT EVENT PLACE
Alicia Brown Wizz Cockatoo Jump Trials =1 st Overall D Grade
Alicia Brown Wizz Macclesfield Show Jumping 1 st Overall D Grade
Jess Brown P.J. Cockatoo Jump Trials 2 nd Overall F Grade
Jess Brown P.J. Macclesfield Show Jumping 1 st Overall F Grade
Kelly Shannon Gem Drouin Dressage Day 6 th Grade 2 Test E
6 th Grade 2 Test F
Laura Ward Mooroolbark Showjumping Day 6 th in Top Score E Grade
Claire Ward Mooroolbark Showjumping Day 1 st Two Round Championship
5 th AM7
5 th in Overall Championship
Laura Travis Mouse Mooroolbark Showjumping Day 2 nd Overall C Grade
1st Top Score E Grade
3rd in the 2 round Championship
Alicia Brown Wizz Mooroolbark Showjumping Day 2 nd Overall D Grade
Jess Brown PJ Mooroolbark Showjumping Day 8 th Overall E Grade
Laura Ward Ringwood Showjumping Day 2 nd in One Round Stakes (60cm)
Claire Ward Ringwood Showjumping Day 1 st AM7 (75cm)
1 st AM7 (90cm)
2 nd in One Round Stakes (75cm)
Madison Bryant Freedom Berwick Show – Pony Club Ring 2 nd Turnout – Grade 5
3 rd Led Mount – Grade 5
3 rd Pleasure Mount
Julie Hoefler Mulder Berwick Show – Pony Club Ring 1 st Best Rider – Grade 5
1 st Ridden Mount – Grade 5
1 st Pair Riders under 12
Maddison Heath Mia Berwick Show – Pony Club Ring 4 th Turnout – Grade 5
1 st Led Mount – Grade 5
4 th Best Rider – Grade 5
No other competition results received to date
Please email your competition results to wiltarafarms@bigpond.com as soon as possible

UP COMING COMPETITIONS TO ATTEND AS A GROUP:
Loch Nyora Pony Club DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP Sat 26 th Sun 27 th March ‘11
Entries Close: 18 th March 2011 Grades 1, 2, 3 Sat 26 th & Grades 4 & 5 Sun 27 th
WGZ State Qualifier Event
Dandenong Rangers Pony Club DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING DAY Sunday 3 rd April 2011
Entries Close: 23 rd May 2011 Grades 3, 4 & 5
Cranbourne Pony Club DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING DAY Sunday 3 rd April 2011
Entries Close: 25 th March 2011 Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Wonthaggi Pony Club DRESSAGE CHAMP & COMBINED TRAINING Sunday 10 th April 2011
Entries Close: 1 st April 2011 Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 WGZ State Qualifier Event (Same as HVPC Rally!)
Yarra Glen & District Pony Club HORSE TRIALS Sunday 17 th April 2011
Entries Close: 6 th April 2011 Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Officer Pony Club COMBINED TRAINIGN DAY Sunday 1 st May 2011
Entries Close: 22 nd April 2011 Open 1, & 2, Pony Club Grades 3, 4 & 5
All entry forms are available from the host club websites and from the PCAV events calendar
– don’t leave it to the last minute TO ENTER and let’s get out there whilst the sun is still shining!!! �
If you have anything that you would like added to the newsletter or photos for the website – please don’t
hesitate to send them to wiltarafarms@bigpond.com – you never know you may end up as the feature
pony clubber for the pcav website – send through your pictures and things we all should know – you never
know who will be the next poster person!

What’s planned for our rallies in 2011?
DATE THEME DETAILS
DECEMBER 5 ANNUAL SHOW �
DECEMBER 12 Standard Rally Christmas Activities �
JANUARY 9 Twilight Rally Summer Theme – 3pm – 8.00pm?
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!!!
FEBRUARY 13 Horse Trials
Standard Rally
John Barlee ODE Annual Event – (2010)
Guest Inst = Samantha Bartlett
FEBRUARY 26 WORKING BEE PAINTING OF JUMPS Moved to March
MARCH 13 Labour Day Weekend
–
Standard Rally
Musical, Flat & Games
MARCH 26 WORKING BEE PAINTING OF JUMPS
APRIL 10 Show Jumping
Carnival
Guest Instructors
APRIL 15 th HVPC AWARDS & AGM – 6.30PM - CLUBROOMS
MAY 8 Mothers Day No Rally until May 15 th
MAY 15 Standard Rally Practice Musical, Flat & Games
JUNE 12 Standard Rally Games, Flat & Musical Presentation
before State Championship
JUNE 30 MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE & PAYABLE
JULY 10 Farrier/Dentist Bookings in advance
AUGUST 14 Standard Rally Veterinary Special
SEPTEMBER 11 Dressage Day Competition – Guest Judges
OCTOBER 9 Off site Rally (x
country)
Eventing Guest Instructor
NOVEMBER 13 Standard Rally Guest Instructor
DECEMBER 11 Horse Trials John Barlee ODE
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HALLAM VALLEY PONY CLUB UNIFORM
There are two uniforms that are available to riders a Formal uniform and a relaxed uniform.
FORMAL UNIFORM RALLY UNIFORM
Royal Blue Wolleen V Neck Jumper Polo Shirt – Short Sleve HVPC & PCAV Logos
White Shirt Rugby Top – Long Sleve HVPC & PCAV Logos
PCAV Tie Spray Jacket
Spray Jacket optional Cream, Fawn, Bananna, Beige or Navy Jodphurs
Cream, Fawn, Bananna, Beige Jodphurs Name Badge, PCAV Badge, Efficiency Disk
Name Badge, PCAV Badge, Efficiency Disk HVPC Saddle Cloth
HVPC Saddle Cloth Helmet
Helmet Black Long Boots or Black or Brown Jodphur Boots
Black Long Boots or Black or Brown Jodphur Boots Medical Armband
Medical Armband
Earings must be taped or removed, No Jewellery for safety reasons, Hair neat & tidy preferably secured back off
face, no colored socks showing, no colored tops under tee shirts showing.
HVPC MERCHANDISE
Grown a little??? Perhaps you need to purchase one of our stocked items from our Uniform Shop:
Caps OSFA $26.00
Polo Shirts (Short Sleve) Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 $35.00
Rugby Jumper (Long Sleve) Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 $60.00
Spray Jackets Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 $80.00
Cotton Saddle Cloths Sizes All Purpose S M L & Dressage S M L $35.00
Woollen Saddle Cloths Sizes All Purpose S M L & Dressage S M L $48.50 - $60.00
PCAV Tie OSFA $18.00
Royal Blue Woollen V Neck Jumpers can be purchased from Graeme Booth Mensland Beaconsfield $70.00 approx
Please see our Uniform Co-ordinator on the rally day to purchase items.
PRELOVED UNIFORMS OR SADDLERY?
Grown a little??? Changed your saddle or Horse? Bring in your old uniform or tack and hang it up for sale with your
name, contact details and price. Remember you will need to collect items of value at the end of the rally as HVPC
are not responsible for items after the rally concludes. Remember to check the racks for some great bargains!
FOR SALE- 2 horse rowville straight load. Rug rack, feed hooks and rings, pop up vents, sliding windows, tack
box with saddle tacks and bridle hooks, interior light, sliding windows, extended in height and length, full 12
month rego always regularly serviced. Excellent condition $8500 – Phone Sarah on 0431 638 394
FOR SALE – 2 Horse Float - $2,000 FIRM – Call Emma Jane on 0423 612 403

GENERAL DUTY ROSTER FOR
MARCH RALLY
DUTY FAMILY/S ALLOCATED APPROX TIME
Canteen (Breakfast BBQ) Harty & Rudd 8.30am – 10.30am
Canteen (Morning Preparations for Lunch) Tanner & Clayton 10.30am – 12.00pm
Canteen (Serving Lunch) Ward & O’Callahan 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Clean up Canteen Clark & Holdsworth 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Provide Sweets: Cupcakes/Cake/Cookies etc Thompson & Schmidt
Provide Coleslaw Hoefler
Sweep & Tidy Clubrooms, Tables & Chairs, Mop Toilets De Angelis & Zieren 2.00pm - 3.00pm
If you have any questions on what you are required to do on the day of the rally
see the WONDERFUL Ms PADDY TANNER our Canteen Coordinator for the MARCH RALLY!
In the absence of THE FIRST LADY – Kaye Cray!!! �
This roster will on display in the Canteen Window at the rally
If you are unable to fulfill this role – please ensure you find a replacement prior to the rally
and advise PADDY who your replacement is
It’s important that we all get out during the rally to see our kids ride during the day!

PONY CLUB ETIQUETTE
A Few reminders to our members to help make our rallies an enjoyable experience
1. Uniform is compulsory
Correct Uniform for rallies
White Shirt, PCAV Tie, Royal Blue Woollen V Neck Jumper, Spray Jacket optional
OR
HVPC Polo Shirt, Rugby Jumper, HVPC Spray Jacket optional
WITH
Medical Armbands, Badges, Approved Helmet, Saddle Cloth
2. Members please remember to collect your membership card at the end of the rally (for competing)
3. If any parent, guardian or rider has any issues with the activities please speak directly to:
Karen (DC) or Kylie (Assistant DC)
4. Don’t forget to let Karen or Kylie know if you are leaving a rally early or not attending a rally.
For late notice emails and sms texts are welcome!
5. Dogs are welcome to rallies on a lead but must not enter the clubrooms as this is where food is served and
would contravene the City of Casey Food Safety Regulations
6. At the completion of a riding session all riders are required to walk their horses back to the tie up
yards/carpark, this means running up stirrups!!!
7. All riders are to use their manners and extend their thanks to their instructor at the conclusion of a riding
session
8. Have a safe fun day with your horses and friends!!!
SUNDAY 13 th MARCH – EQUIPMENT STOCKTAKE
ALL NON RIDING MEMBERS AND PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN CLEANING UP THE SHEDS
AND MAKING A LIST OF ALL EQUIPMENT WE HAVE THIS EXERCISE WILL ASSIST IN THE PLANNING
OF RALLIES AND ALSO FOR OUR UPCOMMING WORKING BEE WHICH WILL BE TO PAINT JUMP POLES
AND EQUIPMENT FOR OUR JUMPING CARNIVAL PLANNED FOR THE APRIL RALLY !

MARCH RALLY ~ WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN?
RED GROUP
Zorg Blacker
Natz Blacker
Pip Blacker
Ella Earle
4
SUNDAY 13 MARCH 2011
rally Riding Groups
BLUE GROUP
Jessica Brown
Madison Bryant
Maddison Heath
Rachel Harty
Julia Hoefler
Maddison De Angelis
6
YELLOW GROUP
Alicia Brown
Tayla Thomson
Alysha Holdsworth
Laura Ward
Sheridan Schmidt
Kelsey Herbert
Crystal Clark
Aimee De Angelis
Maddison Bills
9
ARRIVE TO THE GROUNDS AT 8.30 – 9am
Grab some breakfast
SIGN IN AT DC’S OFFICE
GEAR CHECK OPENS AT 9.15AM
AND CLOSES AT 9.50AM
GREEN GROUP
Emily Cray
Melissa Clayton
Rebecca O’Callahan
Sara Tanner
Lisa Zieren
Kelly Shannon
Laura Travis
Rachel Rudd
Claire Ward
Selina Kalkandis
10
***THE RALLY STARTS AT 10.00AM***
Once gear checked you are to move at a walk pace only to where your group is
meeting with your instructor and wait until the instructor arrives – do not wonder
off!
Meet your instructor and talk about what you will do for the session - Ask questions and discuss what you are going to learn about & CHECK YOUR GIRTH and stirrups
Commence with Session One – 1hr – 10.00am – 11.00am
Commence with Session Two TEAMS RIDING – 1 hr – 11.00am – 12.00pm
LUNCH BREAK – 1 hr
Afternoon sessions are team events GAMES - 2hrs �

Hallam Valley Pony Club
Awards Criteria
To be eligible to receive any award the PC member must have attended a minimum of eight rallies (under 16yrs) or
six rallies (16yrs & over).
1. Attendance Award:
Awarded to every member with full attendance (11 rallies) for the year May- April.
2. Gear Check Award:
This award is for general presentation, cleanliness and tidiness of the rider, mount & tack. It is calculated
using the average score from the gear check sheets from each rally. This award has junior, intermediate
& senior age category.
(Junior - under 12yo/ Intermediate - 12-16 yo. / Senior 16+yo.)
3. Instructor’s Award:
At the end of every session, instructors are asked to award points 3, 2, 1 to riders based on their
behaviour/ attitude and willingness to learn under instruction. These points are tallied up at end of the
year, and an award is given to a junior, intermediate & senior rider.
4. Instructor’s Most Improved Award:
These awards are decided on by the chief instructor in consultation with the DC, and are given to Junior,
Intermediate & Senior rider.
5. Horsemanship Award:
Awarded to a Junior, Intermediate & Senior rider who have demonstrated overall good general
knowledge in horse care & handling. (Decided by chief instructor/ DC/ Committee).
6. Chief Instructor’s Award:
Awarded to Junior, Intermediate & Senior rider who are considered as helpful, wanting to improve, and
have a desire to obtain more knowledge.
7. Pony Club Mount:
This award is for the mount considered to be the most well-mannered & consistently willing. Hack- 15.1hh
& over. Galloway- 14-15hh. Pony- up to 13.3hh.
8. District Commissioner’s Award:
Awarded to members who have demonstrated enthusiasm and willingness in everything they participate
in during the year.
9. Pony Club Family Award:
Awarded to families who are always willing to participate and assist in many ways during and behind the
scenes. Members of the Executive Committee are not eligible.