RIDDELLS CREEK PONY CLUB FEBRUARY 2014 | NEWSLETTER

Birthday Greetings January Laura Harding 11th Tana Males 15th

Melanie Pearce 15th Michelle Woodcroft 16th

Thomas Filby 18th Madeline Coates 19th

Frankie and Jahn Wallace 19th Ella Tyshing 28th.

February Erik Franks 3rd Bethan Rowely 3rd,

Annaliese Scott 8th Sharona Brewer 17th,

Kayla Young 19th Isabelle Cowley, 23rdNyssa Males 27th.

We hope that our January babies enjoyed their spe-cial day, and that our February hatchings will make the most of their day when it arrives.

ATTENDANCE BOOK

HAVE YOU SIGNED IN ????????

This book can be found on the counter of the Office at the beginning of each rally. This is the record which we use to see who has won an Attendance Medal at the end of the year.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SIGNED IN FOR EACH RALLY.

Rosters If you find you are unable to do your rostered duty, please arrange a swap with another member, prior to the day.

THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

February Equipment Poker, Sutherland, Baylis, O’Riley

Canteen Ozlap, Coates, Barton Tivey, Venetzia

Cleaning Thornton, Wallace, Ford.

March Equipment Brand, Males, Cocks, Frost.

Canteen Franks, Soper, Mouat, Woodcroft, Pearce.

Cleaning Harvey, Campbell, Scott.

EASTER HORSE TRIALS

Sunday April 20th ( One day only Gr.3, 4, 5.) A Committee is needed to run this event. Judy Climas has volunteered to be Event Coor-dinator.

We need new people to step forward and offer their services for Coordination and general positions.

More information at lunch time today!!!!

X.C. Course closed three weeks prior to the event. P.C.A.V

New Members

Welcome to Olivia Webb , Thomas and James Hall, Zara and Hamish Yunghanns, Naomi Kirk-wood and Laura Murdoch.

We certainly hope that you enjoy your years at RCPC , and that your parents become very active

WANTED Event Canteen Coordinator—Special Events.

Rhonda Franks has filled this role for several years, but has decided to step down this year.

There are four Special Events that require catering this year. They are, Easter Horse Trials, State Horse Trials, Candlebark Horse Trials and our Dressage and Showjumping Day. The Coordinator is required to organize staff, menus and the general running of the Canteen at these events. Rhonda has said that she will do the shopping for these events to assist the Coordinator.

Maybe this is role that two friends could share.NB. This role is distinct from the running of the canteen at monthly rallies.

PLEASE NOTE -BECAUSE THE PCAV STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE BEING HELD AT RCPC ON

THE 3RD –4TH OF MAY 2014

OUR Regular May rally will be on the 11th May.

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End of year Rally

The Fancy Dress was again a very special event for costume mak-ers and creative ideas. This event gives riders and spec-tators a lot of fun. Congratulations to sectional winners.

Our champion costume went to Este Christensen and her pony “ A Devil on an Angel” with each appro-priately dressed. Does this tell us something about the pair.?? The simplicity and imagination of some of the cos-

tumes eg. ‘For Sale –the perfect Childs pony’and the attendance of Royalty with Corgi on the lead as well as child on the pony, was matched against the sewing marathon of the Harvey girls( Wendy) to cover them-selves and their horses.

Thank you to Jenni Waldhauser for judging this section.

See Club web site for more photos.

January Camp 11th –12th January.

Thank you to Judy Climas for organizing this.

SPECIAL REPORTS

Well another fantastic Camp held at Moriac near Tor-quay. Held in January, it was well attended by around 45 Club members . Weather was perfect for all activities. Trail riding in the mornings, arena and lessons with Gill if wanted, plenty of swimming in the dam with or without horses

The kids had a great time making new friends. We had new members mixed with our old ones.

We have been going to this camp since 2002, and it was decided that the members want to do it again in 2015.We have booked the same weekend for next year,

so put it on your calendar now. Plenty to do for the parents as well, a nice day at the beach, cafes and to finish the day a wine and a chat by the camp fire –BLISS.

Judy

MAJOR TROPHIES 2013

These were presented at our Decem-ber Rally.

Medallions were also presented for 100% At-tendance for the year, and for Gear Check points.

Twenty three riders were awarded medals for 100% Attendance.

The joint Overall winners of points for Presen-tation were Madeline Coates and Felicity Suth-erland. The girls each earned 445 points for Presentation and Gear Check .

TIME AND EFFORT( For an Adult member who has contributed to the Club over a period of time.) Bryan Wilson

D.C . AWARD replacing the PAPER TIGER (For a riding Club member who has contributed to the Club) Claire Lovel

BENSON WARD (Most Improved Senior Rider)

Lizze Cox

HELEN COUGLE( Best Beginner Rider) Madeline Coates

MOST IMPROVED BEGINNER

Michelle Woodcroft

MENDOLSON MEMORIAL TROPHY(Most im-proved Junior Rider) Abbey Martin

BARCLAY MEMORIAL TROPHY Most improved Showjumping Rider) Laura Frost ALLIED PERSONNEL (Most Improved Intermedi-ate Rider) Trinity McLean-Ingleton

BOLINDA VALE (Most Improved Cross Country Rider) Isabelle Cowley

ACTIVE RIDER: Sir Wallis Trophy ( All-round Rider Harry Luxmoore

GERBER TROPHY ( Showing )

Lauren Cocks

MUSCAT TROPHY ( Showjumping )

Laura Frost

REBECCA DREW MEMORIAL TROPHY (Dressage ) Isabelle Luxmoore

Congratulations to our winners.

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OUT AND ABOUT A member perspective— On Friday the 10th January 2014 a

group of 21 riders and 24 parents/grandparents floated horses and camping gear down to Whinbury Hill in Moriac for the annual Pony Club Camp. Throughout Friday as more peo-ple arrived some people left to go down to the beach without horses and cool down. That night people went for rides up to the arena. On Saturday morning more people arrived and everyone tacked up their horses and we met Gill (owner of Whinbury Hill) to go on a trial ride. There were a few surprises, riders on Gill’s horses Tina Cowley, Nicole Martin and Wendy Lovel. We split up into three groups. One group walkers, then another group trot-

ting and cantering on a big ride and the self titled “sookylala” group which went to the arena. Wendy was the trail ride boss for the walkers. Sadly Tina’s horse went sore with the stony track and she had to walk home on foot. For the afternoon, lots of kids enjoyed swimming in the dam with their horses and each other. Sat-urday evening some people went out riding again. Half the group went to the hotel and the others cooked at camp. After dinner we all decided to cancel going to the beach with the horses. Some of the reasons were it was going to be high tide, lots of surfers and there wasn’t very much parking. So instead we organised with Gill to go on another trail ride this time as a whole group. This was a lot of

fun, when we got back people started packing up to leave but a few people decided to stay Sunday night. Mon-day, we rode again after the downing chocolate and buttermilk pancakes, then went to the beach again. The camp was great fun and I hope everyone enjoyed it. Clare Lovel

ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Dressage—Eleven of our members took part in this competition which was held at Kyne-ton on Dec. 15th .There were classes for all levels . The Grs 1, 2, 3.were selection trials for the State Champs. Our Gr. 5 riders were Clare Lovel, Annalese Scott and Kloe Soper. It was great to see Kloe, one of our younger riders competing. Clare was having her first competition on her new pony Toby, and won both of her tests. Bridget Mouat was our only entry in Gr.4 and was a very credible 8th. Gr 3 was a large field of competitors, and Trinity McLean- Ingelton., Harry Luxmoore, Lizzy Brand and Abbey Martin were our representatives. Abbey came second and secured her place in the Zone team for the Champs. Lizzy was just out side the selection list for the Champs. Hayley Marciniak and Isabelle Luxmoore were suc-cessful in Gr.2 and will represent the Zone at the State Champs. Our rider in Gr. 1 was Genevieve Brand and she was placed second and will be part of the Zone team. The State champs are on the weekend of our March rally at Bendigo. Good Luck to our four representatives.

Showjumping and Dressage Clinic with Jamie Murray and Justine Greer—Four of our riders took advantage of this Clinic with instructors Jamie and Justine. The Clinic was organized by Central Zone. Zone is aiming to organize more clin-ics this year, so keep your ears and eyes open for future opportunities. Our riders who attended were Isabelle Cowley, Bridget Mouat, Maggie Feltoe and Libby Feltoe. Clare Lovel was really looking forward to this clinic, but unfortunately Clare’s pony Toby had a Colic attack the night before the clinic and they were unable to attend. Toby has fully recovered

and he and Clare are looking forward to a busy year at Pony Club.

Summer Royal Werribee Park—Hayley Marciniak competed at this event in the Pony Club ring and was CHAMPION Senior Rider. She was also placed in the Handler and the Special Event. Congratulations Hayley.

Boneo Park Dressage—Isabelle Luxmoore rode Kyra in the Gr.2 Pony Club sec-tion and was Champion. She also rode B.B a long time member of the club and was placed 5th in the same section. Congratulations Isabelle. Chloe Ritchie also com-peted on “Syd”.

Ballarat Pony Club Show—Harry Luxmoore competed in the S.J. events at this show and was placed in several 60cm classes. Genevieve Brand also traveled to this competition and was Champion rider 13—25 yrs. Well done both riders.

Kingston Show—Kayla Young competed on “Sushi” and won all of her classes in the Pony Club ring. What a day Kayla!!!! Congratulations.

Woodend Pony Club Show—Lizzy and Genevieve Brand had a very good day at this event. Lizzy won Champion Galloway and Genevieve was Champion rider Kayla Young also competed at this event, and was Reserve champion handler ,Under 15 yrs. Chloe Soper also competed .

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http://www.rcpc.ponyclubvic.org.au District Commissioner Joan Stammers turkeycreek@activ8.net Ass. Meaghan Sutherland President: John Mahoney 0438 796 375 Secretary Kate Luxmoore, Treasurer: Wendy Lovel, Vice Presidents : David Stammers and Melanie Budeja Committee Members Nereda Brand, Heather Coates,, Tina Cowley,Vicki Cubit ,Christine Evans ,Nicole Martin ,Rachael Phelan ,Kaylene Scott . Card Secretary: Kathy Millard, Facilities Maintenance: David Stammers, Clothing, Badges, Books: Tina Cowley 54 287 372, Gear Checking Coordinator: Nereda Brand, Canteen Purchasing: Rhonda Franks

Newsletter Editor- Kevin Watson – kgwatson@melbpc.org.au

PONY CLUB CLUBROOMS PHONE NUMBER 5428 6816 EXTREME WEATHER 54 285 445 before 8.15am Rally Day.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING; Monday March 4th at 8.00pm at the PONY CLUB ROOMS.

COMING EVENTS

February 16th Bullengarook-Freshmans S.J.

23rd Glenlyon P.C. Horse Trials (.Entries close 12th Feb.)

March 1st—2nd State Champs Bendigo

8th- 9th Wyena H. T. Entries close 24th Feb.

9th-Oaklands Dressage Jackpot

16th Broadford Gymkhana and Fresh. Jump

22nd Tullamarine Open and P.C. show

23rd Lilydale Horse Trials 30th Lowden Shield – Sunbury.

Zone Games and Flat Teams

13th April.

Would you like to be part of one of these teams? If you are interested talk to Joan and place your name on the sheet on the back of the board.

CENTRAL ZONE GYMKHANA Lowden Family Shield

DATE: 2014

Sunday 30th March

ENTRIES: $40.00 per horse - pre-paid CLUB entries on or before closing date

TIMES 8.00 a.m Cards to Secretary’s office

8.15 a.m. - Gear Check Commences in order of events

9.00 a.m. - Competition Commences

VENUE: Sunbury Pony Club. Harker St. Sunbury

PLACINGS: -To Sixth (6th) place. Aggregate points to Third (3rd)

place for clubs

ENQUIRIES: Central Zone Events Coordinator: Sue Hollins 9744 1255, 0403

080 033

Events will include:

All events will cater for Led riders except Team of three. Turnout, Rider, Pair of riders, Team of three, Bareback, Led handler, Consolation mount & rider.

Games events

(C) Games Events will be run under PCAV Games Rules

Handy Mount, Old English Plate, Flag and Drum, Pony Twist,

Old English Plate and Pony Twist will be replaced with Egg & Spoon and the Biscuit

Race for Led riders.

KATE WILL TAKE ENTRIES at the March rally, $ 40.00 PER HORSE

TREE WATERING

A huge THANK YOU to Wendy and Clare Lovel for watering our trees over the past two months . The Trees certainly appreciated it.

February and March will be hot months. What about giving Wendy and Clare a break and volunteer-ing to do some watering.

Annual General Meeting

It is only a few weeks until our Annual Gen-eral Meeting on Monday April 7th Nominations close on the24th March. More details of the format in next months Newsletter At this meeting all positions will be declared vacant and a new committee will be elected. Present members are eligible for re-election.

We already know that there will be vacan-cies for President and D.C. The strength of the club is in the willingness of members to take on key roles.