Hi All,

It is with much delight that we announce that we can get the club back up and running all be it at a minimum level.

Phase Two 8th June Rallies
Phase Three 29th June Rallies
Phase Four 20th July Branch competition
Phase Five 10th August Area competitions & tests

The above is subject to us having enough volunteers and COVID19 representatives to run each activity. We have appointed Dorothy Annesley as our Chief Covid19 Officer and are currently working on our COVID 19 policy which will be published shortly. All members and parents will be expected to abide by these policies if they wish to take part in activities. Adhering to Government guidelines and staying safe is our utmost priority

Camp in its usual format will not happen this year. Tests can be arranged after 10th August, we feel this time would be valuable to concentrate on the pony club tests, please see the link below for details. The pony club tests are an excellent way for members to learn about horsemanship while also spending time with their friends. It also provides handy exemptions for BHS qualifications in the future.

https://www.irishponyclub.ie/index.php/education/pony-club-tests

🔴 Rally Survey
We need to organise venues & instructors based on demand, we would appreciate if you could complete the survey below if you are a member or plan to be a member in 2020. We need to know what you want. We appreciate that you are subject to the 20k rule and venues are up in the air, we will try to stay central and are thinking Barnadown where possible. Any questions please feel free to WhatsApp me

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9SQV5HH

🔴Competitions

We are hoping to hold competitions subject to venue availability over the summer. Hopefully a Branch Show Jumping & Dressage competition after 20th July and fingers crossed a One Day Event after 10th August. We will keep you posted. We plan to make it worth while for you to join
Mounted Games

Due to the nature of Mounted Games we ask you to bear with us for the moment, but not in a position to start back straight away.

🔴Equipment Grant

Thanks to the 2018 committee we received the initial approval for an equipment grant. Lisa Dunne has kindly picked this back up and we are currently seeking approval to purchase an U10/U12 Cross Country Course. Our plan, all going well, is to make this available to members at various rallies whilst also allowing us to run completions at ODE’s and hunter trials for this age group. This will give us the opportunity to keep this age group active through most of the year. Other items on the list for approval are games equipment, cross county flags, SJ fillers and a defibrillator we will keep you posted.

Yours in Sport
Dorothy & Fleur

🔴🔴VIRTUAL DRESSAGE with LIST ONE judge MARK RUDDOCK🔴🔴

Mark Ruddock is a British Dressage & Dressage Ireland list one judge, trainer for the Irish world championship young event horse, British Dressage Eastern Region trainer & once upon a time PC DC!!

This competition will appeal to the competitive nature in you, ride your dressage test within the comfort of your home. You will need to set up an arena (sand or grass), set out the letters and send a video via WhatsApp to Mark, receive feedback, advice and training exercises over the four weeks.

The competition will run for 4 weeks: Monday 25th May, 1st, 8th June and the final Monday 15th June. Prizes for each age group, must compete in 2 dates plus the final to be eligible. Dress code essential for the final, please also submit photos for best turned out.

Entries 10euro for first household entry and 5 euro for each additional on Itsplainsaling. Combined Training tests for each age category as per IPC website or link below. Queries to Lisa McBride on 086 3008858
https://www.irishponyclub.ie/index.php/dressage-tests

Hi All,

Currently we are seeing great community spirit coming together to help with groceries for the elderly or those self isolating. How can we help?

We are planning to put a list of volunteers together to help families self-isolating over the coming weeks. We are looking for volunteers to help collect feed and look after their animals.

If interested in volunteering please message directly

🛑With all these ponies in self-isolation 🦄 I reckon its time for a funny photo competition 🐎, so lets all get snapping!! Open to all members, prizes for each age group 🙃