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PONY CAMP - 2018

We are pleased to announce that camp 2018 will be held by the kind permission of Jimmy & Martin Fenelon at Curracruit Bagenalstown fron the 2nd to the 6th of July.

FAMILY TENT: This year we hope to provide a Family tent as well as the Instructors tent. Families can then bring their tables and chairs at the start of the week and leave in the tent for the week. (Please label first!) We also hope to provide hot water for teas/coffees etc. We hope this will make the week a little easier for everyone with regard to packing the car in the mornings whilst at the same time providing a place for everyone to have lunch together. Please come in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat once your child has gone out with their Instructor.​

SECOND HAND SHOP: Have you outgrown any Carlow XC shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, jodhpurs, shirts, boots, ties etc. or have you any tack that you would like to sell? We will provide a space in the tent where you can display them. Attach a label with your name, number and price on each item so that people can contact you directly. Suggest that items be brought on Monday!

BAR-B-Q: Wednesday will be Bar-B-Q day, weather permitting, and so no need to bring a packed Lunch on this day! This will be all hands on deck and all offers of help most welcome! 

​FIRST AID: There will be a first aid kit and a pony care kit in the tent for the duration of the week. Please contact David Burgess, Ivan Hatton or Liz Malone if anybody is in need of first aid during the week. We are very fortunate that we have many parents who are in the medical profession so there will always be someone available on site who is qualified to administer first aid.

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT: There will not be a doctor on call, First Aid will be administered as appropriate and an Ambulance will be called if necessary.

VET ON CALL: Parents are advised to contact their own family veterinary practice.

​FARRIER ON CALL: 
Farrier Jodi Skelton will be on call for the week.

​SPORTSMANSHIP SHIELDS: A shield for 'Sportsmanship' will be awarded to one child in each ride. This award recognises the child who is a great sport, who shows great respect for their Instructor and indeed all officials as well as their peers. The child who tries their best across a range of disciplines regardless of the outcome, who is magnanimous in victory and gracious in defeat as well as showing camaraderie and support for fellow competitors. These shields were kindly sponsored by past members and friends of the Pony Club with the aim of seeing the Pony Club going from strength to strength by fostering the above qualities in today's members. It is a great honour for any child to be awarded this shield.

OUR LOVELY CHANGEABLE IRISH WEATHER: Needless to say we cannot influence this, however we can come prepared! Sun cream, wet-gear (waterproof pull-ups and jacket), a towel and a change of clothes are all advisable. 

Note: If you need to buy a waterproof jacket for your child, there is the option of buying a red CHPC jacket. (NOT compulsory) 
​PARENTS CHECK LIST
  • Check your child’s stirrup irons are wide enough, about 1cm either side of widest part of your child’s foot
  • Check ponies feet in case you need  the farrier
  • Check passport to ensure all vaccinations are in order and bring passport with you.
  • Parents. - Help is needed every day in the tent, with the bun run, moving arenas etc. Please contact Eileen Brennan 086 3777354 as to what day you are available and please feel free to help at any time! It is the best way to get involved.
  • If Eileen has not contacted you already please call her to arrange your day to bring buns, and either a salad or dessert for the tent.
  • U10’s will need a suitably experienced person available all week.
  • Please ensure that you have your children at Camp on time and prepared as there is a timetable and delays can cause upset to the other members of the ride and instructor as well as to your own child.
  • Remember we have a lot of new members so look out and bring people to the tent once the morning rides have started for a social cup of coffee! Everybody is welcome.

​RIDERS CHECK LIST
Check list of essentials that each rider must have
NB:  See dress code below
  • Packed lunch for rider!
  • Wet gear & change of clothes
  • Grooming Kit
  • Hoof Pick
  • Tack cleaning equipment, saddle soap, sponge etc.
  • Tail bandage
  • Headcollar & lead rope
  • String
  • Fly Spray
  • Hay net for ponies lunch
  • Water
  • Bucket
  • Ponies Passport
  • Pony Club Manual
  • Note book and pen

This year every ride will be assessed on tack/turn out. There will be some other assessments added including stable management & horsemanship. There will be a daily tot up and at the end of the week a prize for the highest score!

  ** Please note that this year a strict dress code applies throughout the week. **

On Monday please wear Carlow Pony Club sweat shirt, white / blue shirt with pony club tie, cream / beige jodhpurs. Black silk (hat) covers. No jewellery allowed. Hair tied back. 

​NEW FAMILIES AND MEMBERS: If you have any questions or if there is anything you would like to know please feel free to call Liz 087 2270406 who will be happy to help! 

OUR COMMITTEE

Joint DC: Sandra Corrigan 087 9948676
Secretary: Helen Tooher 0838644453 
Safety Officer: Jerry Tobin 087 2197098 
Hospitality Co-Ordinator: Eileen Brennan 086 3777354 
Rallies & U10 / Novice Rallies: ​Amy Doyle 087 9403612 & Una Wall 086 3493412​
Show Jumping: Michael Dooley 0872512502 / John Phelan 087 2265103 
​
Tetrathlon/Minimus: Leah Mulhall 086 0404333 or Jerry Tobin 087 2197098
Joint DC: Jerry Tobin 087 2197098
​Treasurer: John Phelan 087 2265103 
Games: Alan Hatton 087 9075858
Eventing: Sandra Corrigan 087 9948676

Children's Officer: Leah Mulhall 086 0404333 
Dressage/CT: Eamon Moloney 086 3870576 
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Non Committee:
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Pony Club Tests: Louise O'Neill 086 2372186
Shop: ​Clare Bailey 087 9063343

Email

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  • HOME
  • Activities
    • RALLIES
    • DRESSAGE / COMBINED TRAINING
    • SHOW JUMPING
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    • PONY CLUB TESTS
    • PONY CAMP
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    • Photos 2022
    • RALLIES
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    • SHOW JUMPING
    • MINIMUS
    • TETRATHLON
    • DRESSAGE & CT
    • HUNTER TRIALS
    • TESTS
    • GAMES
    • PONY CAMP
    • ARCHIVE PRE 2019
  • HEALTH & SAFETY