Branch News

2018

Area Dressage 2018

 Wheelton  

Jun30
Well done to our teams who competed today in the area dressage at Bold Heath in very warm conditions.Firstly we had two teams competing in the Intermediate class : Alice, Alice, Alex, Beck, Rhiannon, Trinity and Vicky all rode good tests, Trinity came 4th and Alice M 5th in their
2018

Compulsory microchipping to improve horse welfare

 Wheelton  

Jun20
A new law requiring horse owners to microchip their animals has been introduced recently to prevent abuse and improve welfare. Earlier this year RSCPA released figures that showed that they rescued around 1,000 horses in 2017, to highlight the issue of horses being fly-tipped or dumped, often in horrific conditions.
2018

Prince Philip Mounted Games Area 4 Competition

 Wheelton  

May19
Rhiannon and Charlie were first up and rode some great first heats but the finals were not going their way. Spud did not make life easy for Charlie but she persevered!Next were our incredibly brave juniors! It has been a rocky road to the competition and I am proud that
2018

DAKS Award 2018

 Wheelton  

May15
15th May 2018DAKS Award 2018The Friends of DAKS Award, was instigated by DAKS to recognise the many unsung volunteers who have quietly dedicated a lifetime of service and devotion within The Pony Club.The 2018 award has gone to Ros Slinger, the remarkable and dedicated Mounted Games Chairperson and Area 4
2018

Achievement Badges

 Wheelton  

Apr08
8th April 2018Native breeds and worming badgesA big thank you to all the parents that brought their children to badge day, it was a huge success and they all really enjoyed the day, fiona. [Show thumbnails]
2018

Winter League Show Jumping Finals

 Wheelton  

Mar24
24th March 2018Well what can I say, wheelton you are the best !!! Chloe and Alice got double clears in their mixed team and went super clear in the jump off at an amazing 1m 05 cm !!!! So won the class. Our wheelton team of Rhiannon, Harriet, Olivia and
2018

Winter League Dressage Competition – Bold Heath

 Wheelton  

Mar17
17th March 2018Winter Dressage Finals at Bold Heath [Show thumbnails]
2018

Flatwork Lesson at Pauls Farm

 Wheelton  

Mar03
3rd MarchWell done to the Paul’s farm riders who attended the flatwork lesson today and thank you to Marie for teaching.Happy birthday to Jessica, hope you enjoyed the lesson. Hopefully we have seen the end of this wintry weather and will be posting more flatwork/dressage training very soon. [Show thumbnails]
2018

Show Jumping Lesson at Landlords

 Wheelton  

Mar01
Today was a new venue for jumping lessons this year and 12 riders turned out and I have to say they looked brilliant ! All riders rode so well and all ponies and horses enjoyed the indoor jumping while the snow and hail stones came down outside. Jo enjoyed teaching
2018

Show Jumping Lesson at Northcote with Andrew Millin

 Wheelton  

Feb10
10th February 2018Great lessons last night from Andrew Millin at Northcote Stud. You all rode brilliantly 💗