CARBERY HUNT BRANCH IRISH PONY CLUB

May 2009

Web-Site: www.CarberyPonyClub.com -- Email: carberyponyclub@eircom.net

• Games: Area 5 are organising a Games League. The first leg will be held at Midleton Show, Sunday, May 24th. The second leg will be held at Belgooly Show, Saturday, May 30th. Other venues to be confirmed. A special training will be held for any members available to travel to this league at the West Cork Equine Centre on Friday, May 22nd 7pm. Please contact Susie Nicholson, 023-8849807.

• C Rallies West Cork Equine Centre, Friday, 29th May 2009. Cost: €15. Please book with Con O’Sullivan, 023-8843366, at least 3 days in advance.

• ‘C’ Test: West Cork Equine Centre, Monday, June 1st. 11am. Cost: €20. Please book with Con O’Sullivan, 023-8843366, before May 22nd. Test is open to those who have attended a minimum of 9 rallies including stable management.

• ‘C+’ Rallies: Captain’s Cross, Clonakilty, Saturday, May 23rd. 11am. Cost: €15. Please book with Con O’Sullivan, 023-8843366, at least 3 days in advance.

• Minimus/Tetrathlon/Running/Cross Country: Saturday, May 23rd at Jim Willis‘, Aherla. 12pm. Please book with Vanessa Keane, 085-7074561. Cost €15.

• Combined Training (dressage & jumping): Training will commence on Friday, June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, West Cork Equine Centre, 7pm. Coat: €15. Open to all members. Please book with Con O’Sullivan, 023-8843366, at least 3 days in advance.

• Please Note the following is the minimum requirement for taking tests.
• D/D+: Attend 3 rallies -- C: Attend 9 rallies incl. stable management -- C+ Attend 20 rallies incl. stable management
• And all members must be approved by DC & instructors in order to take the various tests.

• O’Brien’s Saddlery, Bandon & Midleton: Check our website, www.carberyponyclub.com, for weekly special offers from O’Brien’s Saddlery, www.obrienssaddlery.com

• For Sale: Child’s show jumping jacket. Contact Ann, 087-7524578.
• For Sale: 15.2hh, 12 years, bay, has hunted, very reliable. Ideal for PC. Contact Susan, 023-8841877
• Pony For Sale: 14.2hh, 7 years, bay, cross-country, eventing, excels at show jumping, rider outgrown. Ideal for PC. Contact Sarah, 087-2752110.

• 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. Con O’Sullivan 023-8843366 & 087-3103011. Secretary: Jane Fleming 023-8843092. Treasurer: Jean Moloney 023-8834178. Asst.Treasurer: Maureen O’Donovan 023-8844924. PRO: Susan McCarthy 023-8841877. Safety Officer: Mary Roycroft 023-8842290. Social Secretary: Vanessa Keane 021-4778411. Childrens Officer: Jean Moloney 023-8834178. Willie Santry 023-8833413, Susie Nicholson 023-8849807, Anne O’Connor 023-8849815, Anne Crowley 023-8841249, Nora O’Regan 023-8840136, Susan Lee 023-8849581, Ger Murphy.