CARBERY HUNT BRANCH IRISH PONY CLUB

• May 2008

• Web-Site: www.CarberyPonyClub.com

• Congratulations to all those who did the C test.

• ‘Newcomers/D/D+’ Rallies: West Cork Equine Centre, Friday, 9th May, 7pm. Open to all. Achievement badges will be presented to those attending sufficient rallies. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €15.

• ‘D/D+’ Test: West Cork Equine Centre, Friday, 23rd May, 7pm. Please book before Monday, 19th May, with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €20..

• Games Rallies: West Cork Equine Centre, Friday, May 16th& 30th. 7pm. Open to all. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €15.

• Games Challenge: South Union Branch are currently organising a Games challenge for Saturday, May 10th. Under-10s and Under-13s. Please book with Susie Nicholson, 023-49807, ASAP.

• Minimus: Cross-country training will take place on Thursdays, May 8th & 22nd, 5pm, at Coppithornes, Old Head, Kinsale. These will be selection viewing days for the teams. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Vanessa Keane, 021-4778411, Cost: €15.

• Minimus: Muskerry Branch are staging a Minimus competition, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May. Please book ASAP with Vanessa Keane, 021-4778411

• Camp 2008 will be held at the West Cork Equine Centre, June 30th - July 4th. Please return Camp forms ASAP. If hiring a pony from West Cork Equine Centre, please state this on the form. As stabling is limited, we would ask that as many as possible transport their animals to/from Camp each day.

• C+ Test: Saturday, 10th May, 2pm, at Captain’s Cross. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €30.

• Showing & Turnout Rally: Wednesday, 16th May, 7pm at Susan McCarthy’s Meelin Stud. Please book at least 3 days in advance with Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366. Cost: €15.

• ‘B’ & ‘H’ Tests: Any members wishing to take these tests this year, please contact Connie O’Sullivan, 023-43366.

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

• Please find enclosed 2008 Tack Sheets. Please read these carefully as this is the standard required at Pony Club events.

• Please find enclosed mobile-phone recycling bags in aid of Irish Horse Welfare Trust’s work in rescuing, rehabilitation and re-homing of horses and ponies.

• CHAMPIONSHIP DATES 2008
• National Minimus 21st & 22nd June, Co.Waterford
• Festival 30th & 31st July
• Horse Trial 12th & 13th August
• Tetrathlon 23rd & 24th August, Mallow.

• 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.