CARBERY HUNT BRANCH IRISH PONY CLUB

• December 2007

• Carbery Pony Club would like to wish all its members & their families a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year!!

• Congratulations to all those who passed their "D&D+" in November - Christina, Emma, Katie & Joyce.

• Showjumping League: Classes for all standards (Micro, Mini, Midi, Maxi). Sunday, January 6th, 13th & 20th, West Cork Equine Centre.
• Micro class begins at 10am in the indoor arena followed by the Mini class.
• Midi class begins at 11am in the outdoor arena followed by the 2-fence challenge and then the Maxi.
• As this is our main fundraiser for the year, parents help is requested in supplies to the shop, running the shop, ticket-sellers and helpers in the arenas. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

• Membership Renewal: This is now due. Please return forms & payment of €90 to either Connie O’Sullivan (Hillview, Mishells, Bandon) or Jean Moloney (Cappeen, Clonakilty). Membership must be renewed to partake in Showjumping League & Rallies from January 1st.

• Children’s Hunt: Please note this will be held on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, at 12-noon, meeting at O’Driscoll’s, The Retreat, Bandon and not as previously advertised.

• ‘Newcomers/D/D+’ Rallies: West Cork Equine Centre, Friday, January 11th & 18th, 7pm. Open to all. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €15.

• ‘C’ Rally: West Cork Equine Centre, Friday, January 25th & February 1st. 7pm. Open to all who have passed their D+ test. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €15.

• ‘C’ Test: Will all members who intend doing their ‘C’ test at this time please put their names down ASAP with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366.

• ‘C+’ Rallies: Captain’s Cross, Clonakilty, Saturday 22nd December & January 5th & 12th, 11am. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €15.

• Minimus: We again hope to stage a Mini-Minimus over the Easter period. Swimming training is on-going. Please contact Vanessa Keane, 021-4778411. We will be arranging Cross County training during February, so watch this space!

• Beach Ride: We would like to thank all who participated and made it such an enjoyable day. The proceeds of this will be presented to the Bandon Special Olympics Committee.

• Don’t forget to visit our website at www.CarberyPonyClub.com where you can find all the latest news!

• Clipping: Horses & ponies expertly clipped. Reasonable rates. Contact Patrick, 086-3181490.

• Pony for Sale
• 13.2hh, excellent all-rounder, excels at show jumping and cross-country, ideal PC pony. Contact: Sarah, 087-2752110.

• Passports: It is compulsory to have your animal’s passport with you at all rallies & events.

• ***Please Note: If paying for rallies or membership by cheque, please make payable to Carbery Pony Club (i.e.: personal cheques cannot be accepted)***

• ***All rallies are booked on a first-come-first-served basis, so please book early to avoid disappointment***

• Committee Members: D.C. Connie O’Sullivan 023-43366 & 087-3103011. Secretary: Jane Fleming 023-43092. Treasurer: Jean Moloney 023-34178. Asst.Treasurer: Maureen O’Donovan 023-44924. PRO: Susan McCarthy 023-41877. Safety Officer: Mary Roycroft 023-42290. Social Secretary: Vanessa Keane 021-4778411. Childrens Officer: Jean Moloney 023-34178. Willie Santry 023-33413, Susie Nicholson 023-49807, Anne O’Connor 023-49815, Anne Crowley 023-41249, Nora O’Regan 023-40136, Susan Lee 023-49581, Ger Murphy.