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Newsletter December 2014

Drysdale Leopold Pony Club Newsletter December 2014

** Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ** From the Committee of DLPC

We hope you have a safe and fun break from school and get lots of riding in over the school holidays.

Key Contacts

District Commissioner (DC) - Caroline Shirra - 5251 5017 or 0408 461 088

President: - Kylie Berry 0403 622 115

Vice President – Linda Devlin

Secretary – Claire de Trafford 0420 973 053

Treasurer – Kurt Krause 0409 255 239

Attendance Cards – Donna Morrison 0458 256 901

Theory/Certificates – Sam Krause 0410 870 075

Grounds – Kylie Berry

First Aid – Linda Devlin

Website: http://www.drysdaleleopold.ponyclubvic.org.au We are on Facebook – join the Group -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/178406815670064/252403194937092/ Website and Newsletter Editor: [email protected]

DC’s Report

Dec Birthdays: Gemma Dunne

Matilda Hardy-Smith Abbey Page

(Please email your birthday month so you can be included here to: [email protected]

Welcome to the December Rally, our last rally for the year! Awards Night Our awards and end of year Christmas break up night is on Friday 5th December at the Clifton Springs Golf Club – looking forward to seeing you there. The fun starts at 6.30pm. December Rally Our December rally will be an in-house combined training day. This will comprise a Dressage test and a Showjumping round. There will be a prize for first place in each grade and ribbons to place getters. Riders are encouraged to compete at the grade higher than that they are currently graded for and/or bring a horse they have not competed with before. So if you are currently assessed at Grade 4 then you are strongly encouraged to have a go at Grade 3. This is a great opportunity to test yourself in a safe environment and get some constructive feedback on how you perform. Tests must be memorised and will not be read. Test B has been set for all Grades. (Tests are available from http://www.ponyclubvic.org.au/?Page=2711). Please complete the entry form attached to this newsletter and email to Linda Devlin ([email protected]) by Friday 5th December.

Parents and helpers of the Shetlands, Connemaras and Stockhorses groups will set up the dressage arenas – Parents and helpers of the Welshies, Clydies and Friesiens groups will set up Showjumping course. Setup will commence at 8.30am. Parent volunteers are required for showjumping penciling, gate steward, pole pickerupperas and dressage penciling and marshalling. (Continued page 3)

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PCAV Rule Books PCAV Rule Books

The following information is available from the Pony Club Association of Victoria website:

• Dressage Tests (effective 1 January 2013) • Dressage Rules (effective 1st February 2014) - supersedes all

previous editions • Guidelines for Dressage Pencillors - created by the Northern

Metropolitan Zone of PCAV • Showjumping Rules – Effective 1 February 2014 - supersedes all

previous editions • Gear Rules (With Comfort and Safety Requirements) – Effective 1

February 2014 - supersedes all previous editions • Gear Rules Competition: Quick Reference Guide - Effective 1

February 2014 • Summary of Gear Rule Amendments February 2014. • Horse Trials Rules (Including Combined Text Competition Rules) –

Effective 1 February 2014 - supersedes all previous editions. • Guide for Cross Country Jump Judges - January 2008 • Handbook of By-laws – Effective 1 February 2014 - supersedes all

previous editions • Summary of changes to the Handbook of By-Laws - 2014

Amendments

More information is available from PCAV Rules, Regulations and Guides.

Prix Caprilli Tests - These tests have been adapted for PCAV Combined Training and HRCAV Combined Training assessed riders purely for use in the Barwon Equine Dressage Series (BEDS). Riders MUST be assessed for Combined Training, not Dressage and must produce their cards on registration.

2014/15 Deadlines for newsletter content

February - 26th January March – 23rd February

April - 30th March May - 27th April June – 1st June

Canteen

Dev and Kently will be in the canteen this rally

Rostered on this month to help are the Hardy-Smith and Brilliant families

Please see Dev or Kently before pony club starts.

Issues or Concerns?

Please see your group leader if you have any qu’s – if they can’t resolve it they will take it up with the DC – Caroline

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Coming Events December 6th Ballan Pony Club Gymkhana 7th Rally 14th Drysdale Leopold Pony Club Open Show and Showjumping – Freshmans and AM7.

February 1st Rally 15th DLPC Horse Trials

DC’s Report (Cont.) Secretary role

Jacqui Patmore has decided to step down as Secretary of the Club. We thank her for her contribution over the past 6 months. Claire de Trafford has been nominated into the position until the next AGM in April. Welcome Claire.

DLPC Open Show

Our annual show is on Sunday December 14th at our grounds. There will be Showjumping also (both freshmans and open – this is not pony club jumping and pony club uniform is not required). All families are asked to provide at least one helper on the day regardless of whether your child is riding or not. This time will go towards your volunteer hours for the year. Gates open at 7am and we will require volunteers to man the gate from that time. See you on Sunday, your DC Caroline.

Its snake season – be aware – snakes have been seen on our grounds – stay away from long grass, drains and water ways.

Drysdale Leopold Pony Club awarded a City of Greater Geelong - Community Grant worth $3,000

November 2014

Recently the Drysdale Leopold Pony Club were successful in securing a Community Grant from the City of Greater Geelong to assist with the cost of working drawings for redeveloping the club rooms which are now nearly 40 years old.

The amount of $3,000 will be used to purchase working drawings for the proposed clubrooms redevelopment, which is well and truly needed.

This grant will enable the club to commence planning ahead and to start working towards fundraising and sourcing other possible grants to enable commencement of work on the re-development.

These drawings would not have been possible without the generous support of the City of Greater Geelong.

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Welcome to the April Rally. Your DC, Caroline Shirra

Results

Rokewood Pony Club Horse Trials, 1 November 2014 Grade 4 6th Charlotte Hardy-Smith on Juanita Grade 5 5th AJ Bonello on Moondale Kasper Colac Horse Trials 8 – 9 November 2014 Grade 3 3rd Jadae Bischof on Prue Yarrambat Horse Trials, 15-16 November 2014 Grade 4.2 1st Ella Berry on Malrena Aladdin

Expression of Interest Saddle Fit Saddle Fit – Horseland Geelong would like to offer the services of ASFA accredited saddle fitter Pam Davey to visit our club on a rally day.

She is available to do health checks on our member’s saddles for $10 or a full saddle fit including a range of new saddles to try for $50.

We need to know numbers – please put your name down on the list at pony club if you are interested.

From the Horse’s Mouth

Each month we want to profile our horses – who they are and what they experience while they are out and about.

If you want to appear in the next issue – please forward me your horse’s thoughts along with photos as soon as possible.

Email: [email protected]

Barwon Zone Dressage and Showjumping Championships Grade 4 3rd Overall Jenna Krause on Shazaz Sireena 5th Overall Eliza Wassell on Apollo Grade 3 1st Reserve for State Team at Wonthaggi in February 2015 – Ella Berry on Malrena Alladdin

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Newsletter December 2014 Rokewood Horse Trials 1 November 2014

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Newsletter December 2014 Yarrambat HT Dressage Nov 2014

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Newsletter December 2014 Yarrambat Horse Trials Nov 2014

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Saddle Fitting Kylie Berry, our DLPC President, is studying to be a qualified saddle fitter.

If you would like her to fit your saddle to your horse or advise you on what saddle would best fit your horse – please contact her on 0403 622 115 to arrange a suitable time at pony club.

Pony Club Etiquette

Walk between lessons

Walk when coming back from lessons

If you need to leave a lesson for any reason, please ask permission from your instructor first – don’t run off.

End of Year Awards Night

See you at the

DRYSDALE LEOPOLD

CHRISTMAS DINNER AND AWARDS EVENING

When: Friday 5th December 2014

Where: Clifton Springs Golf Club

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm Start

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Kingston Agricultural Show

30th November 2014 Isabella Morrison on Scully PC ring 2nd Handler 10 – 14 years 2nd Best presented 10 – 14 years 2nd Rider 10 – 14 years 2nd PC pony 12.2 – 14hh Reserve Champion PC mount Open ring 3rd Saddle pony 13hh – 13.2hh 1st Pony under 14hh & under child rider 15 years & under 1st Pleasure pony Newcomb Show

9th November 2014 Macey Devlin on Dodger

Results

Newsletter February 2014

Parents Attendance at Rallies and Events

Book of the Month

Kids Riding with Confidence Publisher: Trafalgar Square Format: Hardcover Author: Andrea and Markus Eschbach Pages: 32 Price: $24.95 (AUD) including GST http://www.horsebooks.com.au/product/0/91674/kids-riding-with-confidence-9781570767067/ More easy-to-learn lessons in natural horsemanship for kids! Andrea and Markus Eschbach, authors of the bestselling book How to Speak Horse, are back with another fabulously illustrated introduction to safe and fun horse handling and riding skills. Beginning with the basics of how horses use body language to communicate, Andrea and Markus teach children how to “listen” to what their horse is saying and “talk back” in a way he understands while leading, grooming, tacking up, and eventually riding. With a focus on building the horse’s trust in his human partner, young riders gain confidence through exercises on horseback. Best of all, Andrea and Markus nurture a habit of care and respect for the horse that helps prepare children for a lifetime of rewarding time spent in the company of horses.

Every child under 17 years must be accompanied at all times by a parent or nominated guardian at all pony club events. If parents cannot attend they must sign a form designating who will be the guardian on that day, and the guardian must also sign if in agreement. This is an important safety issue.

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