Carlow Pony CLub PONY CAMP 2015
Camp is sadly over for another year but what a great week it was!! After a very wet start the weather improved and we hear all the participants enjoyed the activities and hopefully you all made some new friends in the process. Michael and Martin would like to express their thanks to all the participants and volunteers who helped make the week a success.
Thanks also to Emma O'Keeffe for sending us a link more photos, and to Mick Kelly for taking them. They were taken throughout the week and show the fun that was had by everyone. The photos can be viewed here
http://s12.photobucket.com/user/esokeeffe/library/Pony%20Club%202015. Thank you Emma.
Thanks also to Emma O'Keeffe for sending us a link more photos, and to Mick Kelly for taking them. They were taken throughout the week and show the fun that was had by everyone. The photos can be viewed here
http://s12.photobucket.com/user/esokeeffe/library/Pony%20Club%202015. Thank you Emma.
Thanks to Patricia Lawlor for some more lovely photos taken at camp this year.
Pony Camp 2015
STABLING AND GRASS: There will be a limited number of stables to accommodate ponies/horses for camp week and similarly there will be a limited amount of grazing available.
Stables: €30 per pony for the week. Please note that members must provide their own bedding, mucking out equipment, hay, water bucket and feed etc. Stables must be left meticulously clean once vacated at the end of the week!
Grass: €20 per pony for the week. Please note that any pony kept on grass must have their hind shoes removed.
It is very important that ponies/horses kept on site are up to date with their worming programme.
Priority will be given to families with 3/4 members and those with transport challenges, ie., those with a double box and three ponies etc. Stables will be issued first and then the option of grazing.
Please contact Liz Malone for any stabling queries by June 21st. Everybody who applies will be put on a list which will be prioritised as above. We will then contact you and will do our best to accommodate everybody.
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 Michael Kelly, Martin Murphy 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) Speak to Bairbre Wall for advice.
PARENTS CHECK LIST
RIDERS CHECK LIST
Check list of essentials that each rider must have
NB: See dress code below
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 Suzanne 087 9372408 or Liz 087 2270406 who will be happy to help!
Stables: €30 per pony for the week. Please note that members must provide their own bedding, mucking out equipment, hay, water bucket and feed etc. Stables must be left meticulously clean once vacated at the end of the week!
Grass: €20 per pony for the week. Please note that any pony kept on grass must have their hind shoes removed.
It is very important that ponies/horses kept on site are up to date with their worming programme.
Priority will be given to families with 3/4 members and those with transport challenges, ie., those with a double box and three ponies etc. Stables will be issued first and then the option of grazing.
Please contact Liz Malone for any stabling queries by June 21st. Everybody who applies will be put on a list which will be prioritised as above. We will then contact you and will do our best to accommodate everybody.
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 Michael Kelly, Martin Murphy 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) Speak to Bairbre Wall for advice.
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 Suzanne 087 9372408 or Liz 087 2270406 who will be happy to help!