Welcome to the Port Augusta Pony Club! We are an active club that holds a number of shows and clinics throughout the year and always welcome visitors to our events. Our member based is spread far and wide with members traveling from Quorn, Wilmington and Port Pirie. We have great facilities to host events and offer overnight stabling for travelers.

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From: Verity [mailto:ajvjmct@bigpond.net.au]
Sent: Tuesday, 24 January 2012 7:25 AM
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Subject: FW: Jan Pony Club Meet

PONY CLUB RALLY – January

Sunday January 29th.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RALLY WILL COMMENCE AT 9AM FOR GEAR CHECK.

Due to the temperature forecasted for 34 degrees on Sunday the rally will commence at 9am – 1pm

Please RSVP to Bec by Saturday if attending please.

Verity McTaggart

Port Augusta Pony Club

The Port Augusta Pony Club is holding our March Gymkhana on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of March.

SATURDAY PROGRAM – Unofficial Dressage Competition, including Walk/Trot, Preliminary, Novice & Elementary dressage.

SUNDAY PROGRAM – EA Affiliated Hacking (including led and novice classes, Pony, Galloway, Hack & Showhunter classes) and Unofficial Showjumping (50cm-90cm included fun events such as rescue relay).

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM:

 

21 undercover stalls and 9 open day stalls are available at $5 per horse per day (people camping overnight will get first preference). Camping is no extra cost (toilet facilities only).

Please contact Verity for more information on 08 8642 2323, or 0428 422 303 or email ajvjmct@bigpond.net.au.

PONY CLUB RALLY – January

Sunday January 29th.

Pending on the weather the rally will commence with gear check at 10am sharp.

Verity McTaggart

Port Augusta Pony Club

OFFICIAL HORSE MEASURING DAY

Carole is in the midst of organising the Official Horse Measuring Day in Whyalla (due to official measuring bay available) late January, a date is yet to be announced .

The day will be in attendance by both the Hack Council & EA. New registrations maybe submitted on the day, micro chipping available @ approximately $40 per horse (if more than 5 horses register to be done), official measuring.

Cost for non EA members: $30

EA members: $10

Hack Council membership:$15

NB: Horses under 5 years are required to measure every 6 months. 5 years and over is every 12 months.

Please contact Carole on 0417 800 766 ASAP if wishing to attend the Measuring Day in Whyalla as it is imperative that you register your interest so Carole may organize the facility.

Thank you

Verity McTaggart

Port Augusta Pony Club

Hi Everyone,

For those riding members who are planning to participate at this weekend’s Mounted Games event could you please confirm whether you will be attending the dinner on the Saturday night at the Club house. It is essential we know numbers of riders and supporters who will be attending so catering maybe organised.

Dinner

The menu for dinner is yet to be confirmed however a costing of $8-$10pp for meat & salad (quite possible schnitzel) and dessert will be available at the club house Saturday night .

Donations of either a salad or sweet would be greatly appreciated.

For those who are able to donate a salad or sweet for dinner could you please contact me asap with what you will be bringing so Tracey may organize extras to be made.

Breakfast

Breakfast will be available at a small charge on Sunday morning. Please notify Dennis if requiring Brekkie.

Canteen

Dennis McMahon mentioned that many of the supporters have offered to help in the canteen and on the grounds over the weekend. I would like to put a roster together for the canteen and forward to Dennis & Sarah ASAP so could you please let me know if you are available to help out for an hour or 2 either Saturday or Sunday.

Your support over the weekend would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards

Verity McTaggart

Port Augusta Pony Club

Hi Everyone,

Sarah & Dennis McMahon have kindly given some time to running a mounted games session this Saturday Dec 10th at the Pony Club grounds for P.C. Members only. (Sarah has a names of members)

8am-12 noon.

Have fun!

Verity McTaggart

Port Augusta Pony Club

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that the Pony Club Xmas sleepover & fun day to be held on Dec 3rd & Dec 4th is fast approaching us.

Please could members wishing to attend either sleepover or Fun day or both RSVP either to Bec or myself by Monday November 28th, so activities may be finalized.

A number of fun activities will be run Saturday afternoon, followed by dinner, guest speaker Jessica Freeman and watching some horse movies in the Clubrooms – all members are invited to camp over in swags and horse floats (children must have a designated supervisor)!

The Port Augusta Pony Club Christmas Show Fun Day will be run on the Sunday, hacking, mounted games and show jumping events.(as per attached program)

For this weekend to run as smoothly as possible we ask that as many parents/older riders be available to assist with the program for either Saturday or Sunday or both!

Thank you and look forward to as many members joining in for a great weekend. V

Here is a rough program of events:

SATURDAY 3rd of December

3pm Start

Activities during the afternoon, including:

· Achievement Patches – an opportunity for younger riders to earn some patches which can be sewn onto their jumpers. Some of the patches we may be looking at include Bareback, Care of Saddlery, Clipping, Grooming, Show Grooming, Riding & Road Safety. Could all members please let Bec know what patches they already have.

· Show Preparation – older riders and instructors will show the younger members how to properly prepare their horses and ponies for a show, such as plaiting and braiding and cleaning gear. All riders must bring a saddle and bridle with them on Saturday!

· Members feel free to suggest other activities or bring horsey games!

· A special visit from a jolly man in a red suit

· Dinner

· Sausage sizzle

· Please bring a salad & sweet to share please!

After Dinner

· Guest Speaker Jessica Freeman to share her story on her recent achievements at Werribee.

Verity McTaggart

Port Augusta Pony Club

2011 Xmas Sleepover Fun Day.doc

DATES TO REMEMBER!

Port Augusta Pony Club 2011/12

Grounds opened Wednesdays at 4-7pm

Sleep Over & Fun Day Christmas Show

Dec Sat 3rd (Sleep over starting 3pm)

& Sun 4th (Fun Day see attached program)

Carols Night

December 16th

John Paterson Showjumping School

January 14th & 15th

Pony Club Gymkhana

March 18th

April Zone School

Dates to be decided

Any queries please contact me on 0428 422303

Verity McTaggart

Port Augusta Pony Club

2011 Xmas Sleepover Fun Day.doc

*Please note event 34. in Fun Day program Straight Barrel is open to ALL ages

Verity McTaggart

0428 422 303

Port Augusta Pony Club

2011 Xmas Sleepover Fun Day.doc

Hello everyone,

It is time to get ready for the annual Port Augusta Pony Club Sleepover & Christmas Show Fun Day which is fast approaching!

Could all members forward the following information in regards to the Fun Day to riders(non members) who may be interested.

It will be on the weekend of the 3rd & 4th of December.

A number of activities will be run Saturday afternoon, followed by dinner, guest speaker Jessica Freeman and watching some horse movies in the Clubrooms – all members are invited to camp over in swags and horse floats (children must have a designated supervisor)!

The Port Augusta Pony Club Christmas Show Fun Day will be run on the Sunday, hacking, mounted games and show jumping events.(as per attached program)

For this weekend to run as smoothly as possible we ask that as many parents/older riders be available to assist with the program for either Saturday or Sunday or both!

Here is a rough program of events:

SATURDAY 3rd of December

3pm Start

Activities during the afternoon, including:

· Achievement Patches – an opportunity for younger riders to earn some patches which can be sewn onto their jumpers. Some of the patches we may be looking at include Bareback, Care of Saddlery, Clipping, Grooming, Show Grooming, Riding & Road Safety. Could all members please let Bec know what patches they already have.

· Show Preparation – older riders and instructors will show the younger members how to properly prepare their horses and ponies for a show, such as plaiting and braiding and cleaning gear. All riders must bring a saddle and bridle with them on Saturday!

· Members feel free to suggest other activities or bring horsey games!

· A special visit from a jolly man in a red suit

· Dinner

· Sausage sizzle

· Please bring a salad & sweet to share please!

After Dinner

· Guest Speaker Jessica Freeman to share her story on her recent achievements at Werribee.

SUNDAY

Breakfast ($3 each)

· Bacon & Eggs

· Cereal

Fun Show (program attached)

· 9am start

· $10 per horse & rider combination plus $2 Admin Levy

· Visitor Membership: $10/rider

PLEASE LET REBECCA KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND THE SLEEPOVER (as soon as possible)!

Please direct your responses to Rebecca – claython or 0448 426 790.

This is extremely important for organizing and catering purposes!

Verity McTaggart

0428 422 303

Port Augusta Pony Club

2011 Xmas Sleepover Fun Day.doc