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The direct address for this website is www.pcuk.org/eastcheshire
Latest update 4 July
August fixtures now on - see 2009 Fixtures page
The Cheshire Shield One Day Event - Somerford Park Farm - Sunday 5 July
Cheshire Shield Times
Cheshire Shield Course Walks (for EC members):
3 pm Saturday Open class 1a&b with Debbie King
4 pm Saturday Intermediate class 2 with Debbie King
4pm Saturday Novice class 3 with Andrew Heffernan
4pm Saturday Newcomers class 4 with Amelia King
Meet at the start box of the cross country
Cheshire Shield Bulletin issued 1 July:
Entries are now closed in all classes.
Classes will run in number order (Class 1 first - starting at 8 am). There will be two sections in Classes 1/2 & 4 and three sections in Class 3.
It is hoped that all of you (and your horses/ponies) will be able to compete, but if by any chance you do have to withdraw, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can offer the space to another rider. Withdrawals prior to the closing date (Friday 26 June) will qualify for a full refund less a £5 admin. fee.
If you do have any queries, please email rather than phoning. My email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Also to East Cheshire members - if you can offer some help when you have finished competing please see Debbie Garnsey in the Secretary's tent. (Sheet collecting, pole picking, etc). Any members not competing also very welcome!
Cheshire Shield Schedule 2009 front & back
Cheshire Shield Schedule 2009 pages 2&3
Cheshire Shield 2009 Entry Form
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Cheshire Show - Team Relay
The Branch had two teams in the exciting Pony Club inter-branch team relay competition on the first day of the Cheshire Show this year.
Our team of Polly Feather, Harry Moran, Lizzie Willis and Kirsty Monks came in third place overall with an excellent performance and our team of Kate Barnes, Katy McKeown, Ashley Daniel and Antonia Oakes were very unlucky to miss out on the semi-finals this time. However, both teams excelled in the Tack and Turnout competition, taking first and second places: Kate, Katy, Ashley and Antonia coming first and Polly, Harry, Lizzie and Kirsty coming second. Both teams positively sparkled – well done to you all!
We are also going to be sending a team to the Nantwich Show on July 29th so if you are free, come along and support us.
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Cross Country Rally - 1 July
Times now available on Eventing Page
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Area Dressage 2009
Sunday 19 July - Somerford Park Farm
This team & individual competition on grass is open to all branch members. See Dressage Page for further details
Schedule and entry form now available on our Dressage page
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Tetrathlon Update
News from Haydn Gleave at the Junior Regionals - see Tetrathlon page.
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Minis Show Jumping and Handy Pony Competition - Wed 27 May
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Area Competitions 2009
The Area 5 qualifying competitions for the Pony Club Championships are being held in July. If you have not already put your names down and would like to be considered for teams for Dressage, Show Jumping or Eventing please contact the discipline heads immediately. There are opportunities for all levels - Novice, Intermediate or Open. For more information, including schedules and training sessions, please go to the relevant discipline page
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Cheshire Forest Hunt Kennels Visit - Friday 5 June
Here is a photo of a few of our members who attended the puppy judging at the kennels of the Cheshire Forest Hunt. Despite the cold weather everyone had a good time and Alex Herring won the free day's hunting by having the winning puppy.
The hunting talk which will include hunt etiquette, safety, turnout for people and ponies and answers to all those questions you may want to ask, will be advertised soon as we have plenty of people interested.
If you would like to know more about hunting please contact Steve Moran on 01606 834593 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Trip to HOYS - Saturday 10 October 2009
Leaving Holmes Chapel precinct at 9am and returning approx 7pm.
Tickets are £35.50 including travel.
To book tickets fill in an entry slip with your name, contact telephone number, and number of tickets required and send to Heather Pearson, The Farm House, Fields Farm, Green Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7UW, with full payment. Please make cheques payable to ECBPC. TICKETS WILL NOT BE RESERVED WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT.
Book now to avoid disappointment this is a very popular trip and we have a limited number of tickets.
Any queries ring Heather on 01625 584226 or 07749 496478
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Show Jumping Page June update
In June we are holding training sessions for Intermediate and Open Area level at Somerford with Andy Heffernan, and Clear Round Show Jumping at Smallwood. Also Area Novice level training with Sue Barratt. See Show Jumping page for further details
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Hunting Update
Thanks to those who have already responded to the "Interested in Hunting?" notice on the website. I am sure there are more of you who will want to go hunting this winter and it is important that we plan for this early to ensure enjoyable and safe hunting for all so if you have not yet got back to me and you do want to learn all about it please contact me so I can arrange.
The Hunt will be arranging a Hound exercise Beach Ride at Hoylake during August which will be great and a good test for your pony out hunting as well as an opportunity to ride on the Beach so keep your eye on the website for that date!
I am also looking for volunteers on Hunt days to be the "children's representative" on horseback. This will involve wearing an armband to identify yourself, helping any children who are in difficulty and generally keeping an eye on them. You will benefit from reduced hunting cap for the day(s) you are allocated so please let me know if you can do one or more days.
As ever, we can't organise anything, dates, venues etc unless we get your input and feedback so please call and don't put it off until its too late. Our aim is simply for everyone to understand and enjoy their hunting and most of all to be safe so its important to prepare. Call Steve on 01606 834593 or email on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it about any of the above or with any questions.
If anyone has any news or photos of East Cheshire members to put on the website please email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Join Now
You can join The Pony Club now by downloading our Membership Form below
2009 New Membership Form (2.85 MB)
Note that you should return the Membership form to the Branch and not The Pony Club HQ. It should be posted to the Membership Secretary (or, failing that, the Branch Secretary) at the address shown on the Contacts page for the Branch.