Carlow Hunt Pony Club Camp- 2021
Pony Camp will take place at Curracruit by kind permission of the Fenelon family 5th to 9th July 2021
Tuesday was a great day wuth SJ qualifiers and our special guest top jockey Rachel Blackmore
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Schedule for camp week
TUESDAY-
Hat tagging (Time TBC)
2nd hand Equestrian items can be displayed outside the tent labelled with name, number & price (Tuesday only!)
Second Team SJ qualifier beginning with Alice Mernagh @ 2.30pm
WEDNESDAY-
Wear Yellow for Tiggy Day
Kates Tack Shop on-site from 10.30am
BBQ & Inflatables!
THURSDAY-
D and D+ tests
Inflatables
Polo Trip for 14 year old +
Sleepover for 1st years and above
FRIDAY
Competitions
Ireland's fittest ride
Prize Giving
Please book in on www.itsplainsailing.com/club/chpc for SJ qualifier, Tests, Polo trip & sleepover.
Enquiries Emma 0876357807
Louise 0862372186
TUESDAY-
Hat tagging (Time TBC)
2nd hand Equestrian items can be displayed outside the tent labelled with name, number & price (Tuesday only!)
Second Team SJ qualifier beginning with Alice Mernagh @ 2.30pm
WEDNESDAY-
Wear Yellow for Tiggy Day
Kates Tack Shop on-site from 10.30am
BBQ & Inflatables!
THURSDAY-
D and D+ tests
Inflatables
Polo Trip for 14 year old +
Sleepover for 1st years and above
FRIDAY
Competitions
Ireland's fittest ride
Prize Giving
Please book in on www.itsplainsailing.com/club/chpc for SJ qualifier, Tests, Polo trip & sleepover.
Enquiries Emma 0876357807
Louise 0862372186
NB: The Irish Pony Club guidelines to tack are be upheld for the week.
Guidelines for dress code: Carlow Pony Club sweat shirt, white / blue shirt / polo shirt with pony club tie, cream / beige jodhpurs. Black or CHPC silk (hat) covers. No jewellery allowed. Hair tied back and hair net essential for long hair.
Please keep car park clean at all times and stay safe. Most importantly stay safe and have fun!
CAMP SCHEDULE
Monday morning arrive 9.00 am and the following applies for the week.
Riding: 10.00am to 12.30pm (including break for bun run)
Lunch: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Stable Management: 1.30pm to 2.15pm
Afternoon Riding: 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Tack Cleaning and Care of Pony/Horse: 4.00pm to 4.30pm
Finish: 4.30pm
Parents: Please do not interfere with instructors unless asked.
On Wednesday, Kate's Tack Shop will be on site from 10.30am
RIDERS CHECK LIST
Check list of essentials that each rider must have
NB: See dress code above
Packed lunch for rider! Please ensure you child has adequate drinks for the day as squash/water will not be provided at the tent as in previous years.
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
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 with "the bun run" (refreshments for the children), moving arenas etc. Please feel free to help at any time! It is the best way to get involved.
Please note: No buns, desserts or salads are required from families this year.
U12’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 for new families and make them welcome.
For any horsboxes left unhitched during the day, please ensure the horsebox is stabilized with handbrake, jockey-wheel and blocks at the rear. It is forbidden to load a pony/horse unless horsebox is stabilized.
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.
NEW FAMILIES AND MEMBERS: If you have any questions or if there is anything you would like to know please feel free to call Emma on 087 6357807 who will be happy to help!
SECOND HAND SHOP: Have you outgrown any Carlow XC shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, jodhpurs, shirts, boots, etc. or have you any tack that you would like to sell? Send a photo and contact details to carlowhuntponyclub@gmail.com and your items will be published on the website "For Sale" page. You can arrange viewing/collection at camp!
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 on site for the duration of the week. Please contact Emma Kelly or Louise O'Neill if anybody is in need of first aid during the week.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT: There will 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: TBC
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.
Guidelines for dress code: Carlow Pony Club sweat shirt, white / blue shirt / polo shirt with pony club tie, cream / beige jodhpurs. Black or CHPC silk (hat) covers. No jewellery allowed. Hair tied back and hair net essential for long hair.
Please keep car park clean at all times and stay safe. Most importantly stay safe and have fun!
CAMP SCHEDULE
Monday morning arrive 9.00 am and the following applies for the week.
Riding: 10.00am to 12.30pm (including break for bun run)
Lunch: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Stable Management: 1.30pm to 2.15pm
Afternoon Riding: 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Tack Cleaning and Care of Pony/Horse: 4.00pm to 4.30pm
Finish: 4.30pm
Parents: Please do not interfere with instructors unless asked.
On Wednesday, Kate's Tack Shop will be on site from 10.30am
RIDERS CHECK LIST
Check list of essentials that each rider must have
NB: See dress code above
Packed lunch for rider! Please ensure you child has adequate drinks for the day as squash/water will not be provided at the tent as in previous years.
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
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 with "the bun run" (refreshments for the children), moving arenas etc. Please feel free to help at any time! It is the best way to get involved.
Please note: No buns, desserts or salads are required from families this year.
U12’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 for new families and make them welcome.
For any horsboxes left unhitched during the day, please ensure the horsebox is stabilized with handbrake, jockey-wheel and blocks at the rear. It is forbidden to load a pony/horse unless horsebox is stabilized.
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.
NEW FAMILIES AND MEMBERS: If you have any questions or if there is anything you would like to know please feel free to call Emma on 087 6357807 who will be happy to help!
SECOND HAND SHOP: Have you outgrown any Carlow XC shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, jodhpurs, shirts, boots, etc. or have you any tack that you would like to sell? Send a photo and contact details to carlowhuntponyclub@gmail.com and your items will be published on the website "For Sale" page. You can arrange viewing/collection at camp!
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 on site for the duration of the week. Please contact Emma Kelly or Louise O'Neill if anybody is in need of first aid during the week.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT: There will 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: TBC
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.