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CHPC Rally Contacts 2023 - General Rallies Anna Redmond 085 7399963
Novice/Newcomers Rallies - ​Alan Hatton 087 9075858 or Leah Mulhall 086 0404333

Upcoming Rallies:

General Rallies - For all CHPC members.
Novice & Newcomers Rallies - These rallies are to cater for new  and existing members whatever age, to allow them and their ponies to familiarize themselves with pony club activities.
​Our first rally for 2023 will be in Carrigbeg Riding School on Sat 25th Feb @ 2pm (arrive 1.30pm ready to ride @ 2pm)
Please see Calendar for upcoming rallies CALENDAR - 2023
Entries on www.itsplainsailing.com/club/chpc
Enquiries: ​Anna Redmond 085 739996 / Alan Hatton 087 9075858 or Leah 086 0404333
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A novice & newcomers rally at Sandbrook House.
  • enter on www.itsplainsailing.com/club/chpc​​
Scroll down the page to find directions to all locations.

Payment for Rally

All those wishing to attend should enter via the on line entry system at least 7 days before the event after which point the on line entry forms will be closed. If you have any queries please contact Anna Redmond 085 7399963 or Alan Hatton 087 9075858. If weather is bad on the morning of the rally please contact either Anna or Alan before travelling.

Failure to cancel your place within 5 days of the rally date will result in the pony club member incurring the rally costs associated with the booking of their place, namely €20 for the 1st child, €18 for the 2nd child, 
€12 for the 3rd child and €7 for the 4th and subsequent children.
You can pay on line via the on line entry forms. On arrival at at the rally your child can then tack up and lead their pony to their ride where a tack inspection will take place. This is to ensure the safety of your child whilst riding by checking that all tack is in good condition and fit for purpose.

  • One Individual Pony Club Member - €20.00
  • Two children from the same family: €38.00
  • Three children from the same family: €50.00
  • Four children from the same family: €57.00
  • (plus itsplainsailing fees)
Online Entry Forms

Rally Turnout

Skull Cap which meets IPC safety standards see IPC requirements click here
IPC are using Eventing Ireland guidlines click here
A body protector that meets one of the following requirements is mandatory for Cross Country, cross country schooling and whenever else a body protector is worn.  
• A Body Protector which is EN 13158: 2009 Level 3 or BETA approved and appropriately labelled “Level 3 body protector”, with the year 2009 shown on the label manufactured in the year 2009 or after. The BETA 2000 body protector standard is no longer permitted.
​Jodhpurs: Black, Navy, White or Cream 
​Red CHPC Sweatshirt (can be purchased at JF Sports Carlow see shop page )
White or blue shirt with Pony Club tie or a red polo shirt
​No Hoodies
CHPC silk or black silk only
Hairnets for girls are compulsory.
Black or brown Jodhpur boots with matching black or brown chaps or long rubber or leather riding boots.
Note: To ensure a riders safety all jewelry must be removed before a rally commences, ie ear rings, necklaces, watches, etc.

If tack does not comply with IPC guidlines, due to insurance reasons the child will not be allowed ride and there will be no refund.
Please contact Sandra Buckley re. purchase of CHPC gear. (See shop page)

Pony Club Rules 

All Pony Club Members Please Take Note of the Following Irish Pony Club Rules:
​Note: Refer to Irish Pony Club website for Tack Rules


​Riding Clothes:
The most important thing that you need for all mounted Pony Club activities is a suitable hard hat which meets the current safety standards. Crash helmets and back protectors are compulsory for Cross Country activities.

You should also have: 
a Pony Club sweatshirt, jodphurs or breeches, riding boots, a shirt with a collar, the official Pony Club tie & Pony Club badge

Pony:
Although the Pony Club cannot provide ponies, it is not essential to own your own. Some members hire them from riding schools to allow them to take part in the mounted activities. The versatility of the Connemara makes it an ideal choice.

There are no height restrictions for Pony Club competitions but do check the eligibility of your pony as those with high levels of points gained in other activities, such as showjumping, may be unable to take part.

Many members bring on their own ponies as they progress through the Pony Club. 

Directions to Coole Equestrian Centre

Follow the Hacketstown road from Carlow. Continue straight to Tobinstown. having gone straight through crossroads at Killerrig. At Tobinstown turn left. Continue to first crossroads. Take narrow lane to right. Coole Equestrian Centre is the first premesis on the right hand side.
Directions to Coole EC

Directions to Fenelons, Curracruit, Bagenalstown, Carlow.

From Carlow turn left at the Royal Oak. Come down to the cross roads at Frankie Doyles pub and go straight through. At the next T-junction turn right (Vocational school is in front of you) and go over the bridge, keep left. Pass the graveyard and take the next turn left. Follow the road for half a mile and it's on the right hand side. (Sand Pit Entrance)
Directions to Fenelons
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Directions to Pitfield Equestrian Centre

Directions to Pitfield EC
Coming from Carlow: Continue up main street in Castledermot. Turn left at the traffic lights and immediately left again. Continue out the road for 1/2 mile approx. and turn right at GAA club. Continue out the Maganey road for 1 mile approx. and Pitfield Equestrian Centre will be on your left. Parking usually in field after equestrian centre on left.

Direction to Lisgarvan House, Ballon

Directions to Lisgarvan House
From Carlow take the Rosslare road N80, south to Ballon. At the mini roundabout in Ballon village take the second exit. Follow the main road for approx. 3 miles and Lisgarvin House will be on the right hand side. Parking for rally is usually in field past entrance to house on the right.

Directions to Newtownbarry House, Bunclody

Directions to Newtownbarry House Bunclody
From Carlow, take the Rosslare road south to Bunclody. (N80). At the mini roundabout in Bunclody turn left and cross the river Slaney. The entrance to Newtownbarry House will be directly in front of you as you cross bridge.

Directions to The Field EC Ballyadams

Directions to The Field EC
Directions to Sandbrook House
Directions to Ballintober XC

OUR COMMITTEE

Joint DC: Louise O’Neill 086 2372186 
Secretary: Helen Tooher 0838644453 
Safety Officer / Hospitality Co-Ordinator: Eileen Brennan 086 3777354 
Sandra Buckley 086 8504391 Shop/Pony Club Tests
Jerry Tobin 087 2197098 Safety Officer / Show Jumping
Michael Dooley 0872512502

Eamon Moloney 086 3870576
Joint DC: Sandra Corrigan 087 9948676 
​Treasurer: Annamarie McHugh 0874193965 
Games / Novice/Newcomers Rallies: Alan Hatton 087 9075858
​General Rallies/ Dressage/CT: Anna Redmond 085 7399963  

Children's Officer/ Tetrathlon/Minimus : Leah Mulhall 086 0404333 
Martin Farrell 083 4277782



Email

carlowhuntponyclub@gmail.com
  • HOME
  • Activities
    • RALLIES
    • DRESSAGE / COMBINED TRAINING
    • SHOW JUMPING
    • EVENTING
    • MINIMUS
    • TETRATHLON
    • MOUNTED GAMES
    • HUNTER TRIALS
    • PONY CLUB TESTS
    • PONY CAMP
  • PONY CLUB SHOP
  • GALLERY
    • Photos 2022
    • RALLIES
    • EVENTING
    • SHOW JUMPING
    • MINIMUS
    • TETRATHLON
    • DRESSAGE & CT
    • HUNTER TRIALS
    • TESTS
    • GAMES
    • PONY CAMP
    • ARCHIVE PRE 2019
  • Info
  • HEALTH & SAFETY
  • RESULTS