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WELCOME TO OUR BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB.

The O.S.& B.Hunt Branch was one of the first to be founded in the country in 1929 and has continued since then, apart from a short break for the 2^nd World War, with an active membership enjoying numerous working rallies, Branch and Inter-Branch competitions.We do our very best to make learning about riding and the care of horse and ponies fun.

Efficiency tests can be taken in the holidays as your riding progresses We place great emphasis on comradeship and team spirit among our members.

The Programme is posted to you at least 3 weeks before each holiday

Some questions often asked: -

What is a working rally?

These are marked with a* star on the programme and are open to all members. You will be put into a ride according to age and ability and be taught by an experienced instructor capable of teaching a range of abilities in one group. Should you be put into a group that doesn’t suit your ability the organiser will move you into a more suitable group. Please listen to your instructor she will assess your riding and say where you should be. Day rallies take place in the summer at Carewell Farm.You will need to bring a packed lunch for you, hay and a bucket for your pony. The afternoons are usually used for games, badges and other fun activities. There are water and toilet facilities on site.**Please book in as instructed on the programme at least 5 days before the rally and arrive 30 mins before the start time so that you are ready to ride on time.

Do you run a Camp?

Yes.

2 day Mini camp under canvas with ponies turned out in electric fenced paddocks at Carewell for the 7-10 yrs.
6 day Junior Camp also under canvas with ponies stabled at Judd Wood Farm Bidborough for 11-16yrs
3 day Senior Rally (camp) members and horses coming each day to various venues.13yrs and over
Associates Residential Camp run by Area for members 17yrs and over

A record is kept of all the rallies or camps you attend, teams you are chosen for and tests taken. You get points for all of these which are added up at the end of the year to decide who is awarded Branch cups at Prize giving.

What to wear?

Always a regulation hard hat bearing a BSI kitemark. This will be tagged by the DC or her representative. Jodhpurs cream, a pale blue or white shirt with collar and PC tie. Brown or Black jodhpur boots or long boots.At rallies a navy OS&B sweatshirt is acceptable. If Hunting or at competitions a tweed jacket with PC badge on the left lapel, PC tie and tiepin or stock are necessary.Spurs may ONLY be worn with the DC’s written permission. Hair must be neat and tidy with no stray ends.NO JEWELLERY MAY BE WORN AT ANY TIME.NO EAR- STUDS OR KEEPERS ARE ALLOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS. Tack -please keep it plain and simple. Severe bits and gadgets should not be necessary. Your instructor will check your tack for safety, cleanliness and suitability and advise you accordingly. Please listen to him/her.

Rulebooks for each discipline, the Yearbook, sweatshirts, ties, badges, books, the famous Pony Club Manual essential for every member and many other things are available from our secretary Mrs Davenport.

What about Hunting?

The Masters of the OSBWK Hunt welcome members out line hunting but you must ring the Hunting liaison person first.

Team organisers run training sessions for the various disciplines and enter teams for inter-branch competitions. There are many teams for all standards so everyone has the chance to compete if they wish. See the website page showing what is involved.

The District Commissioner and the Committee are there to help you.Any questions or grumbles will be sympathetically dealt with.Phone numbers are on every programme but please ring before 9pm. I hope you enjoy your time with our Branch.

Jennie Bradley DC