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TEAM EVENTS - 2004
Don't be shy!!!
Again this year we are entering
teams for Dressage, Showjumping,the Arena Eventing & Area Competition. Now is the time to plan and think of competition.
Not good enough Rubbish!!. Lets show Scotland how good L & U are in all the events as well as games.
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STOP PRESS
Seemed to go OK
Full report Click here see what you missed
WEll done to all those that competed - Racing is a fine sport, the depth of training
the care
of those in the sport at all levels is second to none and together with the pay scales and conditions of employment is not emulated or enjoyed
in any other equestrian
field Racing is a great equestrian career with three Training Schools in the UK
The Northern School in Doncaster The British Racing School Newmarket (Knowing the team - In my opinion the best) and the newest addition The Scottish Racing School
at Oatridge
No L&U Members took part pity - but
there again that's to be expected, hey steady on we might fall off, and anyway it's just not games is it!!
Congratulations To Mary Anderson for making it happen and to all in racing that supported the days at all track throughout the UK
For those that didn't think it worth the effort taking part you just missed a great experience
Dave Mac-Wag
NEW DATE
3rd October at Kelso.
! Racing for ponyclub members !
New Initive by Ponyclub Chair Mary Anderson gives members and insight to the racing world as Jump Jockeys
Hot off the press 23rd June 2004 Events will be held at various race courses in the UK Scotland will
be using Kelso with others in the UK on Sunday 24th October 2004. This experience is for real with 4 furlong races for
13.2hh and 6 furlong races for 14.2hh, all under rules weigh in and out and wearing silks all over jumps want to know more then log on to www.pcuk.org
Racing at Kelso
24th October 2004
New Date see below!!!
STOP PRESS
NEW DATE
3 October at Kelso.
Members Age Limit
- OVER 11 and UNDER 16 on
1st January 2004.
Ponies must bring "Up to Date"
vaccination certificate with them on the day as well as their riders.
Ponies Age Limit
MUST be over 5 and UNDER 15 years old.
ENTRIES CLOSE
1st SEPTEMBER 2004.
Application form from your Branch DC.
Guys - Remember the Rally rules - three working or your OUT!!!.
This is a great opportunity -
Please BE THERE and Support
!! Press for More Info !!
Just Great Yeah!!
Be there and support this Activity
This new National activity
Arranged by
Mary Anderson PC Chair
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Coming soon a
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Kit & Pony Sales and Careers
Editorial Note I f you have any tests that you would like to see on line then please E-mail them to scot.polo@btinternet.com and I will get them on line Webmaster David MacDonald-Wagstaffe
Members Feed Back
Rally Booking
! L&U lifted into 21st Century !
You can now Book Rallieis
on line by e-mail
Hooray!!
The new team are taking E-mail bookings Just Click here
Hey if you have any feed back or sugestions please
Click Here
Booking Rallies on line
by E-mail Just Great yeh!!
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- Race for Life -
- People raising money -
- for
cancer care -
- My mummy's right to run -
- 'cause -
- It all helps cancer care
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- Then may be it won't be -
- too late for some folk-
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Go to Race for Life -WebSite -
©djnm mac-Wag
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- Riding Road Safety -
- Mummy Says -
- My pony's right to be bright -
- 'cause -
- A drivers sorrys -
- are too late -
©djnm mac-Wag
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Lanark & Renfrew Hunt
Point-Point
We are very fortunate this year to have a Point to Point on our Doorstep at
Overton Farm Crossford Clydevalley
Kindly hosted by Willie Young & Family
Saturday 28th March 2004
Parade at 1200hrs
first race at 1230hrs
Why not come along and enjoy a new kind of
equestrian experience
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Well 2004 A new Committee and Lots of Competitions to win
Hope you all enjoyed your
evening with us
Don't forget Parents are always welcome at ralies and events
to support the membership. I you can help at rallies we will be delighted.
Remember It's your site
You can send Info for all to see
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DESIGN A PAGE & BACKGROUND
Why not design a page or a background for
one of the site pages
Like to try well give
it a go
E-mail your efforts to scot.polo@btinternet.com
and we will post them for all to see
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Mummy says
I can go to rallies if I'm good
"So there"
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DRESSAGE TEST SHEETS
Hey guys
We need some up to date dressage sheets so that we can increase and improve
our training library
Can you help so that we can
share with other members?
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Team Showjumping Success for L&U
L&U have success in showjumping team events at all levels. Nursery
Novice Novice Intermediate and Open teams are beginning to win. All the training and
effort paying off. Well done to all copetitors and the back up teams
"The Mum's & Dad's"
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A New DC for L&U
Jenny Rae L&U DC Nicky Elliot-Lockhart Assistant DC stand down after several great years in
the post and a lot of good work achieved. The membership and parents thank them
for all their hard work inspite of all the headaches at all levels at the club.
Jenny Rae is replaced as DC by Diane MacDonald and Nicky as ADC by Brian Ross
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Articles & Photos
Hey I know not every one likes the Unofficial L&U Website but it is quite good
if you take a look. We need Photo's, Reports and Fun things together with Articles
on the years events so that we can post for all to see!!!
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2003/4 Teams and Dengie
Come on all you members lets show Area 19 we are the best!!
Teams members
required for team places. Nursery, Novice Intermediate and Open Wher can you fit in?? Don't forget team training is
going on so get involved. Oh and please don't forget Dengoe. We had a great turn
out last year so let's make an even greater effort for our DC thus year.
Contacts for details
Isla Smith or Anne Froome.
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BHS Riding & Road Saftey
Training is now being arranged for R&RS. Evening tuition in theory and pony work. Contact Isla Smith for details. First Session 23rd September 2003
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Ponyclub Winter Programe
Another year is coming to a close and the Winter prgramme needs to be arranged. What do you want?? Please let the DC know
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Great story on News Page
Would you like to walk from one end of the Country to the other driving a pony with a dog and Ferret as company
News page now guys for more detail. At this moment Simon is in Perthshire on his way to John-0'-Groats
so keep a look out for him
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L&U Ponyclub Website
Hey Guys take a 'Butchers Hook' at the official site. Lots of news and
ideas are being presented. Don't just muter send articles and lets get
them posted for all to see. Oh!! Don't forget to check
'Whats On in L&U'
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L&U Members Update
L&U Games Teams qualify for Gleneagles after some keen riding at the Home Internationals Competition.
Again we did well at the Area Dressage gaining a 7th with tessa Eliot
Lockhart whilst Victoria Barrett was best placed junior in the dressage section.
Kirsten Criggie competed in the Eventing Novice Challange and whilst not place against stiff
opposition gave
a good show for L&U.
Mark and Nichola travelled South to take part in the Polo Chap Qualifies
where a record 105 teams took part, and
were paired up with two guys from Cornwall and Devon and Somerset that only stated playing in
April this year. Whilst they played some great team polo at Southam, Cirencester and Tidworth , covered 1500 miles they
were unable to qualify; on this occasion, for the finals in Cowdray Park.
Perhaps next year we may be able to have a team from L&U, that like the
southern teams practice together regularly.
Don't forget you can play polo from 6 to 21
Well done to every one.
Keep up the team spirit
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Ponyclub Instructors Conference
National Ponyclub Conferences at Gleneagles and Harogate.
Don't miss your place contact secretary Now!!
More Details
Well Four of us went to harrogate.
A long day but lots to see and learn. We even had friends from Angus where were you all???
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Did you Know??
We are very fortunate to be sponsored by two Companies.
Stonehouse Saddlery
Strathaven Saddlery
Both Saddlers sponsored the team showjumping at Lethame on 22nd February. We didn't know but thanks
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Dengie Area Final
Rowallan 8th March!!
L&U this year had six forward to the Area final, Eilidh and Heather McFarlane
Laura and Fiona Tague Laura Mackie and Nichola Wagstaffe. Laura and Nichola
unfortuanely could not make the final On the day disaster for Fiona Tague
when her pony was found to be lame when off the box. Sister Laura had a great
roud but rolled a pole putting her out of the competition. The Mcfarlan camp could
do nothing wrong with both girls going clear in the first round. The second round
produced only four clear rounds with Eilidh taking first spot half way
through the jump off with a clear followed by sister Heather who hung on
to second spot with four ponies left to go. James Spy haveing been knocked
out with his Grey Pony produced a fast and clear round on his Coloured pony
to take second spot with a young rider from Edinburgh clinching the
fourth qualifying spot with yet another clear round. Heather was plaeased
since like Nichola a senior member as it is her last chance in the
competition and is looking forward to the final in the South. Congratulations from us all in club more especially in the
final in Morton Morrell on the 29th March
Entered 10th March 2003
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L&U Team Competition!!
L&U hosted an exciting team showjumping day at Lethame House equestrian Centre on Saturday 22nd February
19 Teams took part with teams travelling from Dalkieth and District
25 Members entered the Dengie Competition with 4 qualifying from the 18 clear rounds
Eglinton Pony club domiated the teams events with the home club taking the honors in
the open competition with a well deserved 1st and 3rd spot
The Lanark and Upperward organising team thank all those that took part,
and look forward to meeting with you all in new competition in all
diciplines at at all levels in 2003.
A full report with all the results will follow soon More info on future competitions please
E-mail
Web Wizard
Entered 23rd February 2003
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!IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT !
Would ALL members note
MEDICAL ARMBANDS
are COMPULSORY at all Cross Country Competitions from 1st January 2003. You will NOT be allowed to compete without wearing an armband.
MEDICAL ARMBANDS can be purchased from
Pony Club HQ.
Also new rules for 2003 Eventing competitions
View New Rule Changes
Entered 8th Feburary 2003
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**Where it's at Folks**
See the NEWS page now for the latest updates for 2003 competition
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CAMP
2002
A great time was
had by all and new friends into the bargain. This year we held
our Camp at Scottish Equi at Lanark and shared the week with
Argyle Pony Club. It was both fun and a challenge as we didn't
know them or their riding ability, but in the end we all
mixed in well. The days were taken up with lessons and
competitions and the evening full of fun things to do. If
you didn;t go this year then don't miss next year be sure and book now!!
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Dressage with
Patric Print
Regular lessons are being arranged at Letham
House, with the next on Friday 15th November. If you want to be
included in any lessons then E-mail E-mail
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Showjumping with
Andrew Wilson
Regular lessons are being arranged at Strahaven and Lanark Isla Smith for details House. If you want to be
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STOP PRESS
Mark wins race for
sister Nichola at Newbury on 23rd October 2004
Member Nichola Wagstaffe Tragically Killed on 30th August 2004 in Lambourn just 19 years
of age. Trainer from Winchester Brendan Powell offered Mark; at just 18 on 8th October, and
an amateur jockey the ride on
the 16.2hh chestnut "The Hearty Joker" over the 1 mile 5 furlong race.
This was Mark's third race, the first two being over 6 furlongs at Hamilton, and he won, three lengths ahead of the field to take the
cup, and achieve his first win, in the race in memory of his sister Nichola what could be more fitting a start to his career. Well done from all at Scottish Polo
keep it up lad your doing well, and thanks to Brendan Powell for your gift of the ride on this most sombre of occasions
Hey Guys - Flat Race in Newbury
on Saturday 23rd October 2004 This race is in
honour of Member Nichola Wagstaffe Tragically Killed on 30th August 2004
Her brother Mark another L&U member of L&U has been offered a ride in the Race
by Trainer from Winchester Brendan Powell
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Member Mark MacDonald-Wagstaffe long time active member of L&U had his first race at Hamilton Park on Friday 7th May 2004 more later
British Racing School in Newmarket are attracting more
quality riders from Scotland
Three more quality riders from Scotland making 5 in 2003 travel South to seek
qualifications and great futures in the Racing industry. Qualifications are gained
- !! free of charge !! -
after a gruelling interview and an comprehensive 9 week residential course & automatic job placement.
Non riders are
accepted, but be sure, once you leave, you will be able to ride any-thing, and earn a most
respectable
wage. Working in the only regulated equestrian industry, where qualifications and skill are rewarded both in
- Cash and Quality Conditions -
Two of our members Went to Racing School do you know who they are??
Oh &
They are Starting Equine Degrees!!! One is Mark one of our Polo Players
That's him below showing the standard achieved by some in
L&U PonyClub but who is the other?
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When I get older
will be able to ride
race horses too?
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NVQ Training
& all free!!
3 weeks in, & Time for speed!!
British Racing School Newmarket!!
I went met friends from Aberdeen to Cornwall and 'No' you cannot do it in Scotland no matter what they tell you
More later of my trips and travells Mark
Hey I've Finished my
NVQ-2 and First aid at 16
After
only 8 months
! 'Two Years in Scotland' !
I have a career a good wage
with lots to aim for!!
Thanks to those that
kept on my case BRS, Trainers, Assessors, Head-Lads friends and family.
You don't realise how important qualifications are until you have some. As Dad says ! Another Key in my Pocket for a Future Door !
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Hey does
this appeal??
Riding is such a great sport
I just wanted to get a qualification
in Horses that means something!!
When we leave school we are told get a qualification,
so that we can earn a great living. I have seen so many in the equestrian industry get
BHS Stages and earn buttons at a riding centre as there is no real wage structure.
I have worked in a polo centre for a few years; not for the lazy, but again there is plenty
of riding if you can manage five at a time at all the pony paces. Racing now what a challenge.
I'm at the BRS and enjoying my NVQ2 training. Many people down grade the qualifications
NVQ but in England and at a boarding school like the BRS you have to learn and ride horses
in a totally different style. The learning class rooms are so well equipped and they have
instructors of a very high calibre and with 11 on the course one on one is quite the norm with
radio teaching on the horses and debriefing with video.
NVQ2 (Equal to Stage 2) to NVQ3 to BHS Teaching can't be bad. It's the most thorough teaching I have had since
mum taught me in the beginning!! and the end result is that they are now doing Degrees so that I can achieve my dream and not be in Debt.
I am going to start a page on this site explaining some of the chances that are available in the South if you want to ride, compete and do well.
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PONY CLUB POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2003
5th-11th August 2003 with the finals at Cowdray
15th-17th August 2003
L&U Not in the finals this year guys but we played well with our team mates from Cornwall.
Thanks to the DC for all her help
PONY CLUB POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2004
We had two memebers wishing to play for L&U but
"NO" said the DC and the Area Rep.
They made sure they were not supported as club members and ensured there will be no more polo in L&U - A very sad day but so what!!!??
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ARENA POLO CHAMPIONSIPS
16th April 2003
Inglesham Polo Centre
Nr Swindon
Not for you this year I'm afraid Guys!!!
Some of our members did play making up a team with VWH!!!
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- Race for Life -
- I'm too young to help at
the moment -
- but -
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Mummy says -
- If they haven't cured by the time I grow up I can run as well
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Go to Race for Life -WebSite -
©djnm mac-Wag
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L&U Team Competition 22nd February 2003
View Schedule
January News Letter
View News Letter
Team Jumping Results
Muirmill Sunday 26th Jan
Nursery Novice Team
Linda Smith
Katie Ross
Jamie Martin
Robin Marshall
Result Eliminated
Novice
Scott Martin:- jump off
Ailsa Harvery
Emma Fenwick
Alexandra Gannick
Result 7th
Intermediate
Laura Tague
Fiona Tague:- jump off
Laura Mackie
Eilidh McFarlane
Result 2nd
That was all the teams that were entered.
L&U Triathalon Competition 17th April 2003
Summer Camp
10+ Scot-Equi 6th-12th July
Under 10's end July at Cleghorne Farm
Entered 29th January 2003
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Decissions Decissions
Watch this space!!
Polo Dressage Eventing Showjumping Teams
Yep it's now 2003 Folks and we're going to Win??!!??
Oh! & Games?
Nearly Forgot !!!!!
Entered 24th January 2003
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**2002-3**
Best wishes and seasons greetings to our committe with thanks for all their efforts, for us.
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Hey Felix old Pussy cat!! can't Run Like me
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Team Showjumping News
Congratulations to the 2 teams that took part on Sunday at
Muirmill. Eglinton Ponyclub hosted a great competition with some
keen teams forward.
The Nursery Novice team Alison Smith on Rosie (jump off)
Linda Smith on Diablo
Katie Ross on Hobbit
Robin Marshall on Cherry
were piped into 3rd place a great effort by each member.
The Novice team
Eilidh McFarlane on Little Miss Dreamcatcher
(jump off)
Emma Fenwick on
The Duke
Alison Smith on Rosie
Ailsa Harvey on Gismo
ran in at seventh, but a great effort by all riders.
Thanks to both teams for representing L&U
at this event
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RALLIES
As a matter of curtosy always
touch base with your Rally Organiser. Hey guys we all
want to have fun, none of us likes to be kept waiting and
if there are not enough instructors then Oops!! especially
if you haven't booked,. If you have a specific time for a
lesson then be there tacked up and ready to go at least
15mins before the lesson starts. Thank you and please
enjoy your pony club. Oh and don't forget tell your
friends about the fun you have and get them to come along
pony or not.
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Polo and Games
As we all know Lanark are a great Games club and have been
for years. Continuing to qualify for Zones and finals each year.
As usuall Brian Ross will once again be giving of his time
and arranging winter training to keep everyone on their toes.
Lanark and Upperward have also made inroads in to the game
of Polo.
In 2000 our club came 4th in the Loriner section
at the Cowdray national finals. In 2001 6th in Loriner and
7th in the Renedell section at The Cowdray Championships. To
qualify 'The Lanark' as we are known in the South were first
at Tidworth in Loriner having beaten a well trained team from
Beaufort, and at Cirencester in the Rendell 1 section. We
need to build on that experience so that in 2003 we can
again represent our club in the South. Those intersted in Polo
please contact Webwizard
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