Introduction to EHNPC

The Essex Hunt North Branch was established in 1956 and is part of Pony Club Area 8.  Our large membership of over 200 comes from a very wide area and we hold rallies, clinics and competitions at various venues.

Road Rider Badge


Congratulations to the following who passed their Road Rider badge on Saturday 26th November.


Ella Caton

Alice Caton

Matilda Dawson

Katie Kerr

Emily Kerr

Louisa Kenney

Charlotte Pegrum

Katie Hogan

Millie Parry Cooper

Annie Howland


We hope to run another training and test day in the spring, please let Georgie Mackley know if you’re interested – members hoping to take their C Test need to get this badge too.


Many thanks to Georgie for organising the day and Gaynor for training and testing the children.

About this website

Our aim is to bring you news of events, achievements and initiatives relating to our Branch. The Pony Club's main website provides a mass of information and news so it's well worth checking from time to time
 
The Pony Club Website  


WEBSITE UPDATED 17th May 2012


Forthcoming Events (More info under Calendar):-
 
Mon 21st May - Evening Rally (1)
Weds 23rd May - Shoot Practice at the Hayloft 6pm to 8pm
Thurs 24th May - Stable Management Evening - Shaftesbury Farm NOTE CHANGE OF DATE please book by email
Sat 26th May - D, D+ and C Test day at Shaftesbury Farm **NEW** email Diane for form diane@pegrum.plus.com
Tues 29th May - Evening Rally (2)
Mon-Wed 4th-6th June - Junior Camp
Wed 20th June - Essex Hunt Parents and Friends Rally Berwick Farm.
Weds 27th June - Shoot Practice at the Hayloft 6pm to 8pm
Thurs 28th June - Stable Management Evening - Shaftesbury Farm
Sun 22-Sat 28th July - Senior Camp FORM NOW AVAILABLE ON CALENDAR PAGE

All information will be on the CALENDAR page when available.
 
EVENING RALLIES GOING AHEAD!!
 
The field for the evening rallies is all set up ready to go, and the ground is remarkably good considering the weather, so the first rally on Monday 21st should be going ahead.  If you'd like to book in please can you let Nicola know by this Friday (May 18th) so she knows how many instructors we need. 
 

New shoot training dates above:
6.00-7.00pm beginners
7.00-8.00pm those that are more competant shooters
To be held at Helen Stonham's as per usual.  Any enquiries to Sharon Caton, barleybaron@uwclub.net
 
Also our Tet/Tri scehdule is now on the calendar page.  This year we're holding it at Berwick, so please come along and have a go - it's great fun!!

The Parents and Friends Rally on 16th May has been cancelled due to wet ground and re-scheduled for Wed 20th June.  This event is run by the Essex Hunt at Berwick Farm along the lines of a PC rally without the tack and turnout.  Form available on calendar page.  Enquiries to Jo Pinkerton.
 

ONE DAY EVENT  - 13TH MAY 2012.    With regret we have had to cancel this event owing to the wet ground conditions and further heavy rain forecast for this week.    We are sorry for any disappointment.  Cheques will be destroyed unless you want them returned to you in which case please let me know and send a SAE.   Thank you for your support.  

 
SPECIAL REQUEST - CAN YOU HELP? ... Heather Marshall is entered for Milton Keynes 3DE (2-5 June) and they wondered if anyone has a motorhome they could rent for the 4 days so that they can stay on site?    If you can help please contact Brenda Watson <bh_watson@hotmail.com> asap ... thank you!

 

SENIOR CAMP FORM NOW ON CALENDAR PAGE



IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  YOU MUST BE A FULLY PAID UP MEMBER OF EHNPC TO ATTEND OUR RALLIES.  Membership forms should be completed and sent to Susan Trembath (details on committee page) before you attend any fixtures.  The membership number on your membership card should be quoted on all entry forms.  A form can be obtained on the main PC website by clicking this link:  

http://www.pcuk.org/index.php/parents_information/membership_forms


We are hoping to send some teams to the Essex Farmers PC Team Show Jumping on Sunday 24th June at Danbury (on grass).  There are classes for all from cross poles to 90cm.  If you are interested please can you email Diane or Sharon with your name, age, height of pony, and height of fences you are comfortable jumping in a course.  Diane:  Diane@pegrum.plus.com or  Sharonbarleybaron@uwclub.net.

 


Stable Management Rallies will be on the LAST Thursday of the month for April, May and June, from 5.30pm to 7pm, for all ages up to & including C Test.  At Shaftesbury Farm, Epping.  £5 each (in cash please) payable on the night, please book in by email by the Tuesday before at the latest so we can book enough instructors.  Any queries to diane@pegrum.plus.com or 07890 919558.
 


 
MOUNTED GAMES TRAINING.  PLEASE CONTACT SHARON TAVERNER on 01992 447261  FOR DETAILS  


HUNT RELAY
Wanted ... junior members to make a team of 4 for the Hunt Relay on Wed 18th July in Peterborough.  Must be able to jump 2'9, also to include bending poles, opening and shutting a gate, whip changes (like baton changes) etc. Fantastic day out & loads of fun. Please contact Jo Pinkerton if you are interested. 


COURSES FOR HORSES

Are you 16 or over?

Have you left school and wondering what to do next?

How about getting the experience and qualifications to work in the Equine Industry?

If you are interested look on our website:  www.equinelearning.co.uk


Please keep checking the website for news and updates, and to send in any news of how you and your ponies/horses are getting on if you are out and about elsewhere.  Also pictures are welcome - please email your photo in reduced size.