Greenbank Pony Club

Greenbank Pony Club
NEWSLETTER
January 2012
Pony Club Contacts:
PRESIDENT: Mark Harrison
55460479 mark@choice.net.au
VICE PRESIDENT: Heidi Green
33797607/0417619926
hgreen72@dodo.com.au
2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Tim Kenny
0403819929
SECRETARY: Helen Eleveld
0419673322
greenbank@pcaq.asn.au
Paula Morrow 0407528579
TREASURER: Tammy Kangas
0407646833
tammy.kangas@workcoverqld.co
m.au
Sharon Spencer 0413803879
NOMINATIONS: Mark Harrison
55460479 / 0412334538
mark@choice.net.au
MEMBERSHIPS: Paula Morrow
0407528579
greenbank@pcaq.asn.au
WEBSITE PUBLISHER: Wendy
Smith 0402303442
wendys0209@gmail.com
Further contacts please see your
By Laws and Guidelines Booklet
Address: Campbell Rd,
Greenbank (PO Box 1002, Park
Ridge 4125)
Website: www.greenbankpc.com
Email: greenbank@pcaq.asn.au
Join us on FACEBOOK
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Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year! Welcome back everyone to a bigger and better
year with our new X Country course. Welcome to all our
new members. Paula told me we have a few new faces
which is great to see.
I will be doing a rider profile in the newsletters this year so
everyone can get to know our members a little better. I
will be handing out some questions (email or at muster) for
you to complete if you can return them to me along with a
photo of you and your horse that would be great. Parents
please let me know if you don’t wish to have your childs
profile in the newsletter.
Theres only 11 newsletters throughout the year so I’m not
going to be able to get to everyone sorry, but will continue
next year.
Looking forward to a big year.
Dalaine
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS:
February Meeting: Our next meeting will be held after the first
muster on the 5th Feb (as a trial) so please stay once the muster is
finished as all are welcome and value your input.
Next muster will be on Sunday the 5th Feb starting at 9am. Can
you please advise Wendy prior to the day if you are attending or
not and if any of your circumstances have changed as we will
start putting you into your capability groups.
Dates to remember: 11th March Greenbank Hack Show / 18th
March Greenbank Gymkhana
Please contact Sharon if you are attending the hack show and
she can give you a job to do on the day if you can’t attend the
set up the day before – Thank you
Before kicking the competition year
off make sure your horses teeth,
worming and vaccinations are up to
date to ensure they are nice and
healthy for the year ahead.
If you are interested in
becoming an instructor at
pony club please see Wendy
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Can you please send Wendy (wendys0209@gmail.com) all
your competition results the week after the competition. I
require the event & placing. Also the placing that the ribbons
went to on the day.
Can you also let me know any events that you went to even if
you didn't win anything.
We need to know where our riders are competing in case of
any incidents, it is a PCAQ requirement.
Points can also only be counted if you are riding your
usual pony club mount unless you have notified us
previously due to injury of your horse or change of
horse. PLEASE READ YOUR BYLAWS RE THIS
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SET UP DAYS:
We require about 15 different
coloured ice cream lids or something
similar to mark our jumps so please
start collecting, I’m sure we can get
at least that many white & blue but
would also like 1 0r 2 other colours
if possible.
10th March for Hack Show
17th March for Gymkhana
Many hands make light work
Earn points towards your
working bee levy
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We would just like to ask that all riders remember that our instructors are not paid to instruct & that most
are giving up valuable riding time to instruct so I would like all riders to give all instructors the respect of
listening to what the instructor is telling you and have a go at how they are showing you to do something.
Our young instructors have a lot of experience at riding & competing so can help you even if they are
younger than you chances are they started riding well before you did so please give them the respect as
they have a lot to offer. Please can all parents speak to their child in respect to this as instructors should not
have to deal with riders not listing to instruction otherwise we will have to ask the rider to leave the group
to make it fair on those that are listing and to make it less stressful to the instructors having to deal with
riders not listing as it usually for the riders benefit not the instructors and can be a safety issue. THANK
YOU
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
DATE:
VENUE:
EVENT
GREENBANK
MUSTER
Southport
Open Dressage
Sat 11
Redcliffe
Jumping Equitation
Sun 12
Redcliffe
Official Showjumping
Southport
Open Showjumping
Sat 18
Samford
Official Combined Training
Sun 19
Samford
Official Dressage
Cedar Creek
Caloundra
Open Sporting
ZONE 2 INSTRUCTORS
CLINIC
Open Hack Day
Redcliffe
Official Combined Training
Redcliffe
Official Dressage
Nambour
Jumping Equitation
Nambour
Official Showjumping
Beaudesert
Open Hack Day
Burpengary
Official Showjumping Program
GREENBANK
MUSTER
Runcorn
Official Showjumping
Sat 10
Tallebudgera
Official Dressage
Sun 11
Tallebudgera
Official Combined Training
GREENBANK
Open Hack Day
Oxenford
Senior Sporting Day
Maleny
Official Dressage
Sat 17
Mt Gravatt
Official Combined Training
Sun 18
Mt Gravatt
Official Dressage
GREENBANK
Gymkhana
Cedar Creek
Open Sporting
Pine Rivers
Official Dressage
Pine Rivers
Official Combined Training
Nerang
Redlands
Official Showjumping - TBC
ZONE 2 INSTRUCTORS
CLINIC
Jumping Equitation
GREENBANK
MUSTER
Redlands
Official Showjumping
FEBRUARY
Sat 4
Sun 5
Sat 25
Sun 26th
OXENFORD
MARCH
Sat 3
Sun 4
Sat 24
Sun 25
Sat 31
CEDAR CREEK
APRIL
Sun 1
3
Fassifern
Official Dressage/Combined
Training
Sun 8
Oxenford
T-Shirt Hack Show
10 12
BEAUDESERT
ZONE 2 EASTER CAMP
Sun15
Mudgeeraba
Gymkhana
Sun 15
Chambers Flat
Official Showjumping
Southport
Official Showjumping &
Equitation
Oxenford
Senior Sporting Day
Wed 25
Southport
Unofficial Combined Training
Sat 28
Kooralbyn
Unofficial Combined Training
Sun 29
Tamborine
Official Dressage
Sat 7
Sat 14
Sat 21
Sun 22
If you would like to nominate for an up-coming event at our club (Greenbank members only),
or to nominate for an event at another Club members need to fill out the nomination form
that relates to the event with all information required including helper and email to Mark
Harrison at mark@choice.net.au at least 2 working days prior to the nominations closing
date.
With regards to helpers if required on nominations you must assist on the day or your child
risks being disqualified on the day and there is nothing our club can do to change this
decision.
Once Mark has all the forms he can prepare the paperwork and email the particular club
holding the event and pay the nomination fee. After receiving forms the club will invoice the
member for the nomination fee. Payment of invoice expected within 14 days either by
cheque or EFT.
By doing this it will assist Mark not having chase you up to get horses names, pony club
numbers, PIC numbers, ages and what events are being done.
Please use the website and keep track of nomination closing dates as we will not be sending
out reminders.
ZONE 2 UPDATE:
Zone 2 Reminder that Beige Jodhpurs are the correct colour for
competition, yellow, banana etc. will result in disqualification as you are
out of uniform.
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Send in your results / photos and we will list them in the next newsletter to Dalaine
bradal2@bigpond.com
Bit of news instead of results this month:
Buttons had her foal on Boxing Day (Surprise). A cute little Buckskin colt we have named
Zipper (Finiston Park Drummer Boy). Very cute, but very naughty.
For Sale / Wanted
To place an ad in this section contact Dalaine bradal2@bigpond.com
WINTEC PRO 2000 ALL PURPOSE (42cm) 16.5” SADDLE $350
Contact Helen 0419673322
Gunyah canvas rollout awning. Can be attached to a campervan / horsefloat / roof racks etc. Easy to
use. Measures 2.5m x 2.1m. Australian made with heavy duty quality waterproof canvas. Only used
a handful of times. Freestanding when attached to a vehicle etc. or can be anchored down for a
windy day.
RRP $650
Selling for $350
Contact Dalaine on (07)32975601or email bradal2@bigpond.com for photos
Also selling ARB roof rack that this used to be attached to.
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1 saddle cover $15
1 hay bag $ 5
1 cob bridle $10
1 pair of size 8 cream jodhpurs $ 5
Contact Tim Kenny at pony club or email timk@three.com.au
Elaine is a pony club
member so more than
happy to collect/deliver
rugs on a pony club day
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Show stopping quality handmade Browbands and Show Canes.
Also making Bling Halters, Bling Dressage browbands and matching
lapel pins / hair bows to go with your custom made browband. Bling
dog collars now available and a new exciting range of Beaded
Browbands and Halters
Contact: Dalaine 0488 933 193 or (07) 3297 5601
Email: bradal2@bigpond.com
Web: www.wix.com/bradal/prestigious-browbands
Find us on FACEBOOK
Browbands custom made to order.
Weave or diamante bling. Any size,
choice of colours, and to suit all budgets.
Guaranteed craftsmanship will outlast all
disciplines. Sample on display in the
clubhouse. $5 from each browband sold
is donated back to the club.
Email alisonlambis@optusnet.com.au or
see Alison (adult rider – not very good!)
at the next muster.
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THANK YOU TO OUR VALUED SPONSORS
FOR 2011
Sunset Auto Repairs
111 Gerrold Street
Sherwood
Smash repairs & spray painting
Contact Ian Henderson on
(07) 33797607
Qld Paint Supplies
Q.F.S. - Quality Food
Services
Mazda Auto Recyclers
Doyles Coaches
JH Levy & Co.
Rentrut
Goodyear Autocare Sumner Park
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday to any of our members who have
Celebrated a birthday recently!!!
If you have anything that you would like added to the newsletter
e.g. Photos of your new pony, horses and gear for sale, forward your
details to me at bradal2@bigpond.com or contact me on 32975601.
Happy Riding, see you next time at pony club. DALAINE 
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Rider Profile
Get to know your fellow pony club members
NAME: Xena
AGE: 8
HORSE/S:
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Toogimbie Prospect (Spud)
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Palomino gelding
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Spud likes putting his cranky face on
6yrs 12hh
WHEN DID YOU START RIDING: When I was 2
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT RIDING: Jumping
ACHIVEMENTS / EXCITING MOMENTS WITH YOUR HORSE:
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First day I Spud come home
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Winning Champion Rider at Greenbank Hack Show 2011
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My First Bush Ride on spud.
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The First time I jumped the pipe at pony club.
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Wining a medallion for Muster Attendance
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Perpetual trophy for most improved rider and a trophy for high achiever award.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE EVENT:
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The Flag race
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The bending race
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Fancy dress
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Bounce pony