Carlyle Pony Club

 North Island Show Hunter Champs:

The wind blew and the rain was at times torrential, but this did not deter our team of riders competing in the North Island Show Hunter Champs at Manfield Park, Feilding. Simon Wood and Kerrin Wood represented our club in Category A, Emma Thurlow and Maria Sanson were in Category B, Courtney Myers rode two mounts in Category C and Jamie Thurlow rode two mounts in the Hack ring. Each rider completed four rounds of jumping, where they were judged not only on jumping style, but also on smoothness and style between jumps.

Twenty four teams from throughout the North Island competed, with forty eight riders in each category. Courtney Myers was second with a fantastic score of 97 out of 100 in her final round. Way to go Courtney. Great riding all weekend. Courtney was also placed sixth in equitation. Jamie Thurlow gained eighth place on Farmer Bay and eleventh place on Pepperanne. A consistent performance all weekend.

Although our other riders were not placed in the top twenty, they rode well with many clear rounds between them. As a team we ranked twentieth; a much better result than last year. Our riders represented our district with pride and enthusiasm. Great work team!

 

 

Carlyle Ribbons Day:Yet another windy day for riders to compete in, but this year the hail storms did add to the miserable weather. Over fifty riders from throughout the Taranaki and Wanganui area came to our ribbons day, held on the 11th October at our Waverley grounds. Riders competed in flat classes including ‘Best Riders’, ‘Best Learners Pony’ etc.

Congratulations to our successful pony club riders

D certificate: a 2 hour exam covering riding and care of ponies. Those who passed were: Hannah and Latesha McLean, Daniel Moseley, Sarah McCallum, Emma Craver, Lena Jones (who passed D+ as well) and Caitlin Moseley.
C Certificate: a 3 hour exam covering dressage and jumping skills, paddocking, feeding, handling, grooming, shoeing, health, saddler and equipment. Those who passed were: Jamie and Emma Thurlow, Anna Buhler, Rebecca Morgan, Laura Gwynn and Helen Dravitzki.
Amanda Morgan passed C+ certificate: a 5 hour exam over 2 days. It covered a greater technical knowledge and practical application of the care, health and fitness of their horse. Also the ability to analyse their riding and the way the horse is going.
A special rally will be held on Wednesday 1st October at 10.30. We will be learning how to prepare a pony and rider for the A&P Shows. Everyone welcome: contact Kathryn 273 4108 or Heather 273 8833.
Desperately needed:  pony club instructors / coaches for our friendly enthusiastic Pony Club, from lead rein up. Wednesday nights, 5-7pm at Manutahi. Join the team and see the difference as our riders and ponies learn and have fun. Contact Heather on 273 8833.

(from the October 2008 issue)