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Important ESPC Guidelines
Sonja Walker • June 25, 2020
Great news!!
Pony Club guidelines now permit small gatherings of six, therefore we are issuing the following advice to assist those wishing to attend ESPC training. Please familiarise yourself and discuss them with your rider and any attending adults and children so they are familiar with the new procedures BEFORE
arriving.
- Please do not arrive too early - a 15min gap will be allowed between sessions to keep gatherings small.
- Parking will be in your training group with a preferred 10m distance between lorries/trailers. At Montague organisers will put out 2 sets of 4 poles on different sides of the arena - Each group will have their own parking side - please park with your group, one vehicle in front of one pole not between.
- Once tacked up remain unmounted by your lorry and wait for the instructor/organiser to call you into the arena. Please be aware that there may be a delay between groups. Warming up before your lesson is not permitted. Your group will have up to four riders.
- All non riding attending people should remain with their vehicle away from the riding area. You may sit outside the vehicle keeping at least 2m apart, up to a maximum of 6 people.
- We would prefer only one member of the family to accompany the rider if at all possible but appreciate this is not always possible. Siblings are now permitted but they should stay inside or next to their vehicle under the parents supervision at all times.
- Parents must ensure the tack is safe and secure before the lesson starts. If called to assist with tack adjustments only one parent may enter the arena at a time. Instructors can only provide a visual check.
- Only the instructor & organisers should move or assemble jumps, poles, arenas etc. At the end of your session please return immediately to your vehicle with your pony. As exciting as it is to see your friends it is important we maintain the gathering of no more than 6 at all times. This is very different to what is natural behaviour but social distancing is an essential part of keeping everyone safe. We will all hopefully adapt very quickly and realise we can still socialise with our friends from 2 meters away in small gatherings!
- Please provide your own hand gel and use before and after touching gates, equipment etc. Please maintain good hygiene regularly when at the venue.
- Be aware that there will be no toilet facilities so you must make your own provision.
- Please ensure the area around your trailer/lorry is cleared before you leave and take home.
- PC head office have requested that no photography is posted on social media please.
- Payments should be made as directed by the training organiser at the time of booking i.e. advanced online or cash on the day
ONLINE payments are required IN ADVANCE using the following NEW REFERENCE SYSTEM - ACTIVITY & DATE & RIDER FIRST NAME (not parent) & initial of surname if necessary e.g. Rally 26/6 Ruby - XC 26/6 Kiera - C+ 2/7 Hebe - SCamp 10/8 Meg B - B Trg 2/7 Netty
Our treasurer, Helen, has a very difficult job keeping track of all payments so PLEASE help her by using the new reference system and email her on
espc.payments@gmail.com
if you accidentally use another reference - payments to
"East Sussex Branch of the Pony Club” - Sort code 20-27-91 - Account 90398624
There has been a very positive and collaborative approach to the changes necessary to start Pony Club activities again - THANK YOU :)
Guidelines are relevant as of 24.06.20 however the rules are likely to be altered over the coming weeks, possibly days!
Thank you for your patience and understanding - happy riding :)
November 2024 to February 2025 Organised by: OSB Hunt PC ESPC shoot venue: Dunstars Farm, Herstmonceux, BN27 4QS Targets will be shot at Dunstars Farm on training evenings which will be the first and third Monday's of the month starting on the 21st October. Contact: Lucinda Morgan ( dunstarsfarm@btinternet.com )
Sunday 13th October - 17th November - 8th December Hosted by: East Sussex PC at Bodiam Indoor Arena, TN32 5UJ Classes for Novice (lead/rein & assisted), Junior (up to 10yr) and Senior (11yr and up) Estimated timings morning Novice - midday Juniors - afternoon Seniors Secretary: Clare Bassett (East Sussex Pony Club) clare.espc@gmail.com
Saturday 9th November 2024 Saturday 7 th December 2024 Saturday 18th January 2025 Hosted by: Surrey Union PC Venue: Sands Farm Equitation Centre, Warnham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3SQF