MINIS  

NEWSLETTER TO ALL MINIS – JANUARY 2010

 

 

To Everyone,

 

Firstly I must apologise for your January newsletter coming out so late but unfortunately the pony club branch committee planning meeting was postponed twice during December due to the adverse weather conditions and so the planning has got a bit behind!

 

That said I wish A Happy New Year to all the Minis who joined in with all the fun we had during 2009 and a special welcome to all the new “Mini members” who have joined our branch of the Pony Club this year.

 

I know that I have spoken to many of the new members over the past few weeks, however, if anyone would like to chat through anything about how the minis, or indeed the branch, operate please do feel free to get in touch with me and I will be happy to help you get the most out of your branch. Although I hope to meet many of you at our rally at Half term – see below.

 

Although I write this on a very cold damp day in January our planning has now stretched ahead to the Springtime when, we hope, the weather will be a little warmer and you can all have a bit more fun riding your ponies without getting freezing fingers and toes within minutes of mounting them!

 

Please find set out below details of three events we have planned to date:

 

Thursday 18th February 2010 10.30am to 12 noon.

Stable Management Rally. This rally will be unmounted and held at Wittering Grange Farm, Wittering in a warm classroom. It is really important that all Minis understand how to look after or help to look after their ponies. It will also be a good opportunity for the members to see their friends and to welcome new members to the branch. I would like each member to bring a photograph of their pony to show everyone and help us learn about markings etc. Those of you who came to this rally last year will have a good opportunity to see if you have remembered lots of thing that you learnt!

Cost: £3.00 each member attending

 

 

Saturday 13th March 2010 10.30am to 12 noon

General Riding Rally.

 

This rally will be mounted and will include flatwork and jumping. To be held at Wittering Grange Farm in an outdoor arena. Neckstraps must be worn. Body protectors advisable.

Cost: £12.00 each member attending

 

 

Saturday 17th April 2010 10.30 am to 12 noon

General Riding Rally.

This will be held in Burghley Park in the pony club fields and will include flatwork and jumping. Neckstraps must be worn. Body protectors advisable.

Cost: £6.00 each member attending.

 

The above rallies are only open to all Minis, whether still on a leading rein or more advanced. I would like to advise you that if you see a General Rally advertised on the branch website it is open for all members to attend, unless stated otherwise, that includes you!

 

I should also like to point out that there is a dressage rally being held on Monday 15th February 2010 at Wittering Grange. This is open to all minis/juniors who are confidently off the leading rein and able to canter.

Please see details on the branch website.

 

Please complete the linked booking form and send with your payment cheque made payable to The Burghley Branch of The Pony Club. I am aware that some of you are “ in credit”  due to the December rally being cancelled. If that it the case please do not send a cheque and I will sort it all out at this end! It would be very helpful if you can complete these and send them to me as soon as you can because it is an enormous help for me to know the numbers coming well in advance when booking instructors etc.

 

To help with your planning for the year ahead Mini Camp will be held in the Burghley Park pony club fields Wednesday 11th August 2010 2.00pm through to Saturday 14th August 2010 4.00pm (ish!)

 

Our Novice Show, held in the pony club fields, is being held on Sunday 25th April 2010. This is a great fun show which encourages everyone to take part in and experience lots of different classes.

 

I am delighted to inform you all that it has been agreed that all rallies held in the pony club fields in Burghley Park will be at a reduced price of £6.00 per rally this year!

 

I have now doubt that we will all have an action packed and fun year for all of you. You all made such huge progress last year that I am looking forward to seeing lots of new faces and further improvements this year. Remember the “minis” are very important members of our branch because you are the next generation of riders to move up through the branch with all your riding skills.

 

If anyone wishes to contact me for any further information about anything please do not hesitate to contact me on 01780 765030 or mob: 07944 134283 or e-mail categoodwin@btinternet.com. Remember I am here to help.

 

Happy riding

 

 

Cate Goodwin