Hi Everyone

Firstly we would like to welcome Bongo to the stables. He is a 16 year old, 15”2hh chestnut gelding, who belongs to Alex. He has made friends with Albert.

Tickets are now on sale for next month’s 20^th birthday celebrations. They are £5 and under 12’s go free. There will be demonstrations, workshops and activities commencing at 12 noon and a pig roast and disco in the evening. If you cannot make it during the day we would love for you to join us in the evening. If you would like a ticket or more information then do not hesitate to speak to Sally, Helen or Amanda.

Don’t forget our August Bank Holiday show on the 25^th August. If you would like anymore information then do not hesitate to speak to a member of staff.

On the 8^th October we are organising a trip to The Horse of the Year Show. If you would like some more information then please do not hesitate to ask.

We would like to congratulate last month’s competition winners: Sarah Bale and Mia Tyrrell. Well Done to you both. This month’s competition is a True or False quiz and is due back to us by the 27^th July 2008.

There are many activities going on during the summer holidays and the posters to write your names on will be up next to Lilly’s stable.

We are also doing many pony club activities. If you would like to do any of the exams then you have to be in these age ranges:

E Test- 8 years and below

D Test- 9 years and over

D+ Test- 10 years and over

The exams will be held during the Pony Club rally day and you must also attend the days training in order to take the exam.

We hope you all have a good summer!

Activities

Date	Activity	Time	Price
Tuesday 29^th July	Gymkhana Games	11-1	£30
Wednesday 30^th July	Jumping	11-1	£30
Thursday 31^st July	Half Day	9-12	£40
Thursday 31^st July	Pink and Orange Pony Club Badges	2-4	£5
Friday 1^st August	Village Ride	10-12:30	£35
Friday 1^st August	Yellow and Green Pony Club Badges	2-4	£5
Tuesday 5^th August	Pony Club Bronze Award	9-1	TBC
Wednesday 6^th August	E, D and D+ Training Day	9-1	£30
Friday 8^th August	20^th Birthday Party	12 noon onwards
Tuesday 12^th August	Gymkhana Games	2-4	£30
Thursday 14^th August	Jumping	10-12	£30
Friday 15^th August	Half day	2-5	£40
Tuesday 19^th August	Pony Club Rally	9-4	£60
Wednesday 20^th August	Village Ride	10-12:30	£35
Thursday 21^st August	Little Jumping	10-12	£30
Friday 22^nd August	Big Jumping	10-12	£30
Monday 25^th August	Horse Show	All Day
Wednesday 27^th August	Gymkhana Games	2-4	£30
Thursday 28^th August	Half Day	9-12	£40
Friday 29^th August	Village Ride	2-4:30	£35

Competition

Are each of these statements true or false.

1. A bay pony has a black mane and tail.

2. A horse is measured in meters and centimetres.

3. You must always hold your whip with the outside hand.

4. An Irish Draught is a breed of horse.

5. A white pony is called a grey.

6. When a horse knocks a fence down whilst jumping, it gains 5 faults.

7. The martingale is attached to the horses bit.

8. When riding on the road, you should always wear florescent clothing.

9. Topaz has a dorsal strip.

10. Little Ben is a Shire horse.