Representative riders
Well done the following WPC riders for making Taranaki Area Teams.
Horse Trials
Hannah Trott
Ashlee Butler
Tracey Bolton
These riders recently returned from competing in Oamaru
Games A Team
Hannah Trott
Ashlee Butler
Ben Taylor
Games B team
Jesse Mahony
Good luck to the games riders
who will be in action on the 21st and 22nd in Stratford. Games is a great spectator sport so - head along and cheer on our riders.
The NI Games Champs organising committee still need a few more helpers so please get hold of Pat if you can help out.
Horse Trials
Hannah Trott
Ashlee Butler
Tracey Bolton
These riders recently returned from competing in Oamaru
Games A Team
Hannah Trott
Ashlee Butler
Ben Taylor
Games B team
Jesse Mahony
Good luck to the games riders
who will be in action on the 21st and 22nd in Stratford. Games is a great spectator sport so - head along and cheer on our riders.
The NI Games Champs organising committee still need a few more helpers so please get hold of Pat if you can help out.
Certificate successes
Well done to the following riders for passing their certificate exams recently.
D+
Briar Langridge
Jesse Mahony
Jessie Smith
Sammie Smith
C
Erin Turner
Emma Mahony
D+
Briar Langridge
Jesse Mahony
Jessie Smith
Sammie Smith
C
Erin Turner
Emma Mahony
WPC Rally 14 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Today's rally has been cancelled due to the severe weather. As it is unsafe to travel in the high
winds there will not be HM this morning.
The next WPC rally is on Saturday March 3rd
Gates open at 8.30am, notices and inspection at 9.20am
Rally organiser – Suzy Bolton
Rostered families – Emma Davies, Gavin Taylor
Gates open at 8.30am, notices and inspection at 9.20am
Rally organiser – Suzy Bolton
Rostered families – Emma Davies, Gavin Taylor
Rally 13
Due to the weather rally 13 will be unmounted HM. 5:30pm start at the clubrooms.
Riders to pelase bring their manuals, pen and
notebook.
The next WPC rally is a Twilight
rally on Wednesday February 22ndGates open at 4.30pm, notices and inspection at
5.20pm
There is a D+ exam being held at the same time as this
rally. Riders and parents please be aware.
Rally organiser
– Mandy Mahony
Rostered families – Julia Bolton
and Julie Adlam
Riders to pelase bring their manuals, pen and
notebook.
The next WPC rally is a Twilight
rally on Wednesday February 22ndGates open at 4.30pm, notices and inspection at
5.20pm
There is a D+ exam being held at the same time as this
rally. Riders and parents please be aware.
Rally organiser
– Mandy Mahony
Rostered families – Julia Bolton
and Julie Adlam
WPC Closed Gymkhana and prizegiving
Well done to all the award receiptents and place getters at the Closed Gymkhana and prize giving. I hope the cups are now taking pride of place on mantlepieces. A number of trophy getters were unable to attend - Please contact Michele or Rebecca if you would like to collect your trophy.
Our final event for the year will be held on Saturday April 14th. Entry form is available here. Many of the branch cups are decided at this event so make sure you come along and have go.
Competition in the morning followed by shared lunch and prizegiving - please bring a plate.
Pelase keep an eye out for a request to help set up - we will need two jumping courses (SJ and SH) and games. Helpers will also be needed on the day as stewards, writer and time keepers.
This will be your last opportunity for the season to meet the Waitara Pony Club Committment requirements. Please let Rebecca know what you can help with. Any unfilled positions will be allocated to families.
Our final event for the year will be held on Saturday April 14th. Entry form is available here. Many of the branch cups are decided at this event so make sure you come along and have go.
Competition in the morning followed by shared lunch and prizegiving - please bring a plate.
Pelase keep an eye out for a request to help set up - we will need two jumping courses (SJ and SH) and games. Helpers will also be needed on the day as stewards, writer and time keepers.
This will be your last opportunity for the season to meet the Waitara Pony Club Committment requirements. Please let Rebecca know what you can help with. Any unfilled positions will be allocated to families.
Mini Teams Training 2012
The following riders will be representing WPC at Mini Teams Training. We wish them all the best and are sure they will represent our club well.
40cm
Jessie Smith
Francis Prior
Nicole Barrett
65cm
Kelsey Chesswass
Emma Mahony
Charlotte Helms
Jazz Bolton is also competing as a draftrider for another branch.
40cm
Jessie Smith
Francis Prior
Nicole Barrett
65cm
Kelsey Chesswass
Emma Mahony
Charlotte Helms
Jazz Bolton is also competing as a draftrider for another branch.
WPC Rally 15
The next WPC rally is on Saturday march 17th Gates open at 8.30am, notices and inspection at 9.20am
Rally Organiser - Wendy Bulter
Rostered Families - Langridge, Emma Davies
Rally Organiser - Wendy Bulter
Rostered Families - Langridge, Emma Davies
WPC teams to Area SJ
The following riders will be representing WPC at the Area SJ Teams event:
Waitara Purple
Manager - Julia Bolton
Senior:
Hannah Trott on Waka and Jimmy
Intermediate: Nicole Davy and Kailey Barrett
Introductory: Jazz Bolton and Sarah Bolton
Waitara Blue
Manager: Julie Fleming
Senior:
Hannah Fleming on Paris and Tonka
Intermediate: Erin Turner and Ashley Turner
Introductory: Emma Mahony and Jesse Mahony
Waitara Green
Manager: Rebecca
Intermediate: Cassie Kay-White, Vanessa Crofskey and Briar Langridge
Introductory: Charlotte Helms and Hannah Adlam
Reminder that there is a working on Friday 27th at 4pm to set up the SJ rings for this event. many hands make light work.
Waitara Purple
Manager - Julia Bolton
Senior:
Hannah Trott on Waka and Jimmy
Intermediate: Nicole Davy and Kailey Barrett
Introductory: Jazz Bolton and Sarah Bolton
Waitara Blue
Manager: Julie Fleming
Senior:
Hannah Fleming on Paris and Tonka
Intermediate: Erin Turner and Ashley Turner
Introductory: Emma Mahony and Jesse Mahony
Waitara Green
Manager: Rebecca
Intermediate: Cassie Kay-White, Vanessa Crofskey and Briar Langridge
Introductory: Charlotte Helms and Hannah Adlam
Reminder that there is a working on Friday 27th at 4pm to set up the SJ rings for this event. many hands make light work.
WPC Team for Area SJ - Nominations now closed
Riders wishing to represent WPC at the Area SJ teams event need to get their nomination form and the $5-00 fee to Rebecca before January 16th. There are already nominations recieved from two very organised riders.
The event is being held at WPC grounds on January 28th.
Teams consist of 6 riders with 2 at each level:
Introductory - Height 60cm & 70cm Ponies & Hacks
Intermediate - Height 80cm & 90cm Ponies & Hacks
Senior - Height 1m & 1.05m Ponies
Senior - Height 1.05m & 1.10m Hacks
If a trial is required it will be held in the evening on Wednesday January 18th.
Riders entering the Senior classes must ride in both heights to be eligible for selection for the TAPC team for the Horse of the Year. they must also complete a TAPC nomination form and supply the correct nomination fee. These must also go to Rebecca by the above due date.
The event is being held at WPC grounds on January 28th.
Teams consist of 6 riders with 2 at each level:
Introductory - Height 60cm & 70cm Ponies & Hacks
Intermediate - Height 80cm & 90cm Ponies & Hacks
Senior - Height 1m & 1.05m Ponies
Senior - Height 1.05m & 1.10m Hacks
If a trial is required it will be held in the evening on Wednesday January 18th.
Riders entering the Senior classes must ride in both heights to be eligible for selection for the TAPC team for the Horse of the Year. they must also complete a TAPC nomination form and supply the correct nomination fee. These must also go to Rebecca by the above due date.
WPC Team to Area Dressage
The following riders will be representing WPC at the Area Dressage competition
on December 3rd. We wish them all the best.
Ben
Taylor
Nicole Davy
Tracey
Bolton
Ashley Turner
Emma
Mahony
Sarah Bolton
Jessie
Smith
Sammie Smith
Brooke
Moratti is trialing for the Taranaki Team to NZPCA Dressage Champs We wish
Brooke the best of luck with both her
horses.
This event is being held at our grounds
so it would be nice to have some supporters for our riders down at the event.
Hope to see a few Waitara Supporters there =)
on December 3rd. We wish them all the best.
Ben
Taylor
Nicole Davy
Tracey
Bolton
Ashley Turner
Emma
Mahony
Sarah Bolton
Jessie
Smith
Sammie Smith
Brooke
Moratti is trialing for the Taranaki Team to NZPCA Dressage Champs We wish
Brooke the best of luck with both her
horses.
This event is being held at our grounds
so it would be nice to have some supporters for our riders down at the event.
Hope to see a few Waitara Supporters there =)
Closed Dressage results 2011
Well done to everyone who rode at the closed dressage. Thankfully the weather was kind to us. I hope everyone enjoyed their day and came away with a ribbon or two. Please remember to get your nomination for the WPC team at the Area Dressage event to Rebecca this coming week.
Full results from the event held Nov 5th can be found on our results page.
Full results from the event held Nov 5th can be found on our results page.
XC nights 2011/12
XC nights are due to start again shortly with the coming of daylight savings. Back protectors are required to be worn by anyone wishing to ride on the grounds on Thursday nights regardless of whether you intend to jump. $10-00 per horse.The course will be open on October 27th from 5pm
to 7pm.
No back protector, No Riding.
to 7pm.
No back protector, No Riding.
Nomination for WPC Teams
Riders wishing to represent WPC at the coming Area events need to complete the nomination form and return it along with the required nomination fee to Rebecca by the due date.
Teams Training: Due 5pm Friday 28th October 2011. Nomination fee $5-00
Area Dressage: Due 5pm Saturday 12th November 2011. Nomination Fee $5
Area Games: Due 5pm Friday 18th November 2011. Nomination fee $5-00. Riders must indicate if they wish to trial for a Zone Games team. Zone Games are Feb 11/12 2012 at Foxton.
Area Show Jumping – TBC. Nomination fee $5-00.
Late nominations, incomplete forms or those without the relevant fee will be returned to the applicant.
Nomination fees are non-refundable.
Teams Training: Due 5pm Friday 28th October 2011. Nomination fee $5-00
Area Dressage: Due 5pm Saturday 12th November 2011. Nomination Fee $5
Area Games: Due 5pm Friday 18th November 2011. Nomination fee $5-00. Riders must indicate if they wish to trial for a Zone Games team. Zone Games are Feb 11/12 2012 at Foxton.
Area Show Jumping – TBC. Nomination fee $5-00.
Late nominations, incomplete forms or those without the relevant fee will be returned to the applicant.
Nomination fees are non-refundable.
Rally 2 - unmounted
Saturday 10th September 2011
Due to the weather today’s rally will be unmounted HM.Riders to be in the clubrooms ready at 9.30am.
Everyone Please bring: Pen, Paper and Manuals
If you have no certificate or D certificate please bring your bridle and cleaning gear.
If you have D+ certificate please be prepared to talk about health, aliments and injuries.
If you have C certificate please bring some feed samples
If you have C+ certificate please bring items from your horse first aid kit
Morning Rally. Gates open 8.30am, ready for inspection at 9.20am.
RALLY ORGANISER: Ange Turner
ROSTERED FAMILIES:Laurence and Kay-White Families
Helmet tags - Your helemt must be tagged by Rebecca before you can take part in a ridden rally. bring your helmet
to the clubrooms between 8.30 and 9.10am the morning of the rally.
Due to the weather today’s rally will be unmounted HM.Riders to be in the clubrooms ready at 9.30am.
Everyone Please bring: Pen, Paper and Manuals
If you have no certificate or D certificate please bring your bridle and cleaning gear.
If you have D+ certificate please be prepared to talk about health, aliments and injuries.
If you have C certificate please bring some feed samples
If you have C+ certificate please bring items from your horse first aid kit
Morning Rally. Gates open 8.30am, ready for inspection at 9.20am.
RALLY ORGANISER: Ange Turner
ROSTERED FAMILIES:Laurence and Kay-White Families
Helmet tags - Your helemt must be tagged by Rebecca before you can take part in a ridden rally. bring your helmet
to the clubrooms between 8.30 and 9.10am the morning of the rally.
Registration Day Augsut 13 2011
Registration for the 2011-12 Season will be taken on August 13th 10am-12pm at the WPC clubrooms. All new and returning members need to have completed forms and money to our secretary by 12pm on this day. A second hand gear sale will also be run so bring along your excess gear labelled with your name and price as well as your wallet as you might bag a bargin.
If you are unable to attend on the 13th please send your forms and money to Michele to arrvie before 12pm on this date.
If you are unable to attend on the 13th please send your forms and money to Michele to arrvie before 12pm on this date.
Helmet Tags
A reminder that this year NZPCA requires all approved safety helemts to be checked and tagged. Your helemt must be tagged for you to use it at any NZPCA event including rallies. This also applies to adults and casual members. Only your branch head coach or gear inspector can attach the tag. Please bring your helmet to Registration day so Rebecca can check and tag it before the first rally.
WPC Grounds Keys for 2011/12
All the paddlocks at the grounds have been replaced over winter. Your old key will not open any of the gates to the grounds. You need to return your old key along with the completed key hire form and bond in order to get a new key at registration day. if you do not provide all of this
information and return your old key, you will not be issued with a new one.
information and return your old key, you will not be issued with a new one.
