NEANGAR PARK PONY CLUB Inc.
October 2012
SWAP MEET Nov 17th, 18th
October Rally – Sunday 7/10/12.
We need members/relatives to
help at the swap meet to repay
rotary for all their help this year
Its Daylight Savings Again!
www.nppc.ponyclubvic.org.au
Committee:
DC:
Kim O’Neill
03 5436 1548
0400 440594
[email protected]
President:
Kim Fitzpatrick
0407 973223
Vice President: Carmel House
0418597285
Treasurer:
Tracey Cole
0427361338
Secretary:
Sharon Mika
0410067250
Event Secretary: Sandra Grinton
0409333077
Chief Instructor: Carolyn Peebles
0407306426
In This Month’s Issue:
September Events
Hoof Care
Snake Bites
Newsletter Contributions:
[email protected]
But Gear Check (for this rally) will still be at 9:30
unless the DC says otherwise!
SEPTEMBER 2013 RALLY
HELD AT MARYBOROUGH PC
RIDERS: 10
A few brave members and parents ventured over the Maryborough
PC when invited to camp over in the club rooms the night before
the rally. Some even had a scenic drive to Dunolly on the way !
(it was Mikayla and Hannah’s fault)
We ate pizza and chips, sat around a bonfire and sung along to
karaoke. Or just chatted and met new people. We have learnt one
thing if nothing else, next year we are sleeping in our floats to
enjoy a quiet night of sleep!!
Maryborough PC could not have organised better weather even if
it were possible. It was a beautiful mild spring day. We had
instructors and parents helping the sessions for Drill work, SJ,
Dressage, trial rides and Cross country!!!!
It was a huge day but all riders came back with a smile. It was
terrific to see both clubs joining in and talking to each other in the
groups. I hope some good friendships where formed.
For me, personally the highlight was joining in with all the parents
and instructors to show the kids how Drill work is done, under the
expert supervision of Wayne Hurst. Sandra rode Junior, Tracey
Rode Nero( and nearly didn’t give him back to Laura), Steve rode
MoJo, Matt rode Charlie ( and looked very manly in his hard hat),
and I rode my faithful Eddie ( thanks Trista!) What a hoot!! Keep
an eye out for the video, to see how good we were 
We have been asked to join Maryborough again next year and yes
we have booked Wayne Hurst again. So book the date and come
along next year.
REMEMBER ALL ROADS LEAD TO DUNOLLY
Kim O’Neill
Next Club meeting:
Woollen or Polo fleece Jumpers
Ties, Polo shirts, name tags
and NPPC Saddle clothes:
Prices in the club rooms
be done Sunday?
end – In Progress Andy and Tracey!
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URGENT
ALL FEES
MUST BE PAID
IN FULL
BEFORE YOU
RIDE IN THIS
MONTHS
RALLY !!!
*************
*
* Place orders at rally with
Glenda Wilson or
Ph: 54375210
* Shelving in sheds & clean up - Still
FOR SALE
Attendance Cards & Grading:
put together for new member
enquiries
A reminder for anyone wanting
to compete that they need to
update their attendance card
and/or their grading or they may
be ineligible. If your card is held
at the club and you want to
compete in a pony club event
you will need to ask for it. Cards
to be lodged at gear check to be
updated at each rally.
*Cross Country jumps and car park
development – Clinton and Steve
Lake 2012 project managers.
Name Badges:
New members need to pay an
additional $10 for their name
badge and we encourage our
parents to also purchase one.
Next Meeting: Date to be
advised
Please come along and have
an input into your children’s
Pony Club. ALL WELCOME
List of Things to Do Around our
Club:
Things to be done:
At rally or working bee
Uniform:
* Hang trophy shields in rooms - To
* New gate in Top Arena at car park
need some in old shed
* Club information packages to be
*New Dazzle boards –
Colour Optics, Fitzpatrick hardware
NOTICEBOARD:
Bendigo Show!!!
Everyone is encouraged to
enter into the Pony Club
events at this year’s
Bendigo Show Friday
26/10/2012.
If you want to sleep over
please note stables will need
to be booked with entries.
Contact Lisa for further
details
Our “Pole” dressage arena
is for sale. Anyone
interested please let us
know. Also we are
purchasing new machined
poles for our new jump
wings. This will mean the
old poles will also be up for
sale. The purchase of the
new poles means we will
need to modify the trailer to
carry them safely. Design
and construction to be
discussed Sunday
More…..For Sale
NPPC Saddle Blankets(2) Pony
1X Polar Fleece $15
1X Wool used once $30
Ring the Secretary (Not the ASS!)
0410067250
NPPC Social Night Out ??
Anyone have any suggestions
for our next night out?? Maybe
a pool party???
September Events!
Maryborough Rally and
Gymkhana
~Hoof Care~
Hoof care is a vital part of maintaining your horses overall health.
Ideally you should check your horse’s hooves daily, and at the very
least, two to three times per week. You should become very
familiar with what is, and what is not, normal and be on the lookout
for any problems that may be starting. The following checklist may
assist you in doing this.
No. 1: As you approach your horse make sure the symmetry of
the feet is similar. They do not have to be exactly equal, but very
close to the same size and shape.
No. 2: Examine the feet carefully for defects in the wall and
coronary band. Pick up the hoof, run your hand over the outside of
the wall and feel for defects. Then use the same procedure for the
coronary band, and squeeze it gently. These two procedures will
show tender spots and moisture bearing areas.
No: 3. carefully inspect the sole and check the colouring in each
hoof. They should be the same in colour. A clearly delineated dark
spot will indicate a bruise or puncture wound.
No: 4. Look at and compare the frogs. The two front hooves should
be similar in size and shape and the same with the rear hooves.
You should lightly press each frog with your hoof pick, in most
areas, with the exception of desert areas, they should be slightly
spongy.
No: 5. should your horse be shod, grasp the shoe and see if it has
any movement. Check for missing clinches. If the shoe is loose you
may wish to remove the shoe before your horse loses it on his own
- and possibly taking a chunk of his hoof with it.!
If you keep a good close eye on your horse’s hooves, you can avoid
a lot of issues by catching what could be a severe problem before it
develops.
Resources for hoof care :
http://www.horsefarrier.com.au/home.htm
http://www.barefoothorse.com/
http://kb.rspca.org.au/How-often-should-my-horse-see-the-farrier_485.html
SNAKE ALERT !!!!!
FIRST-AID & MANAGEMENT OF SNAKE-BITES.
Any suspected snake bite must be treated with immediate First Aid, (pressure
bandage and immobilization technique)and transported to hospital - urgently!
1.Check that the snake is no longer around threatening the safety of all concerned, do
not try to catch or kill a snake! Keep the victim quiet and reassure them, get them
to lay down. If possible call for assistance. Use a mobile phone and call emergency
(000 landline and mobile phone, alternatively 112 for mobile phone). If possible
remove any jewellery (watch) and clothing (Cut off) from bitten limb. Its hard to get
off when you swell up.
2. Apply a wide (< 100mm/4inch >) elastic crepe bandage over the bite site then
continue this bandage evenly over the entire limb to the armpit or groin (It
should be as tight as one would bandage a freshly sprained wrist or ankle) then any
left over bandage should be continued down the limb. A 2nd, 3rd; and possibally 4th
bandage should be applied over the first (pending whether bite is on arm or leg)
starting over the fingers or toes.
3. Immobilize the bitten limb with a splint, stick, or rolled up newspaper or
cardboard, bandaged or tied to the limb, or use a St. John's sling or air splint applied
to limb. All joints of bitten limb need to be totally immobilized. If bandaging is not
available, tear towels, sheets, clothes, petticoats, etc; into strips, even pantihose may
be used. Keep victim and bitten limb as still as possible especially if bite is on body
or face.
4. Where possible bring transport to the victim, preferably an ambulance and
transport immediately to a major hospital. Always remember your DR ABC
D = Danger to self, others and the casualty.
R = Response from victim, shake them, yell to them, tap them, - if nil responses then
turn casualty onto their side.
A = Airways, is it open and clear from obstructions, is the casualty breathing? 5
B = Breathing, - feel for, allow up to 10 seconds, if Yes - turn victim to stable side
position & manage shock, bleeding then any other injuries! If NO - check airway is
clear - no foreign material present. If Not breathing - turn victim on back, Tilt head
back and slightly downward and start EAR - 5 full breaths in 10 seconds.
C = Circulation - check for pulse, if Yes - continue with EAR @ 15 breaths per
minute & check for pulse and breathing again after 1 minute.
DO'S and DON'TS when dealing with Snake-bite! Do not try to catch or kill a
snake. Statistics show that 95% of people that end up in hospital from snakebite are
those that have tried to kill or intifere with the snake. Remember on a warm day a
snake can strike high off the ground, springing off it's tail! Do not wash the bite site.
A doctor can use a sample from the bite site to help identify the venom by using a
Venom Detection Kit test, aiding in the administering of the correct antivenene. Do
not give food or drink - especially alcohol, small sips of water are acceptable if there
is a great delay in the victim being transported to hospital. Do not cut or suck the
bite. (By sucking the bite site the first aider may become envenomated & cutting it
may cause other unwanted medical problems). Do not apply or use a tourniquet. (A
touriquet will cause compression injuries to nerves, tendons, ligaments, arteries, veins
etc:
SNAKE BITE PREVENTION: Always leave snakes alone. Do not attempt to hold,
touch, feel or interfere with a snake unless there is a qualified "Herpetologist" already
on hand and holding the reptile or, the snake is under his/her control. A lot of people
that are admitted to hospital due to snakebite, are those whom have tried to kill and/or
interfere with the reptile, (statistical studies done in WA). Don't leave your pet's water
bowl by the back door, move it further down the backyard into a shaded area! Having
your pet's water bowl near the door encourages the snake closer to your house making
it easier to dart inside when you venture out! A dripping tap or air conditioner outlet
can also provide a viable water source for a thirsty snake! Never intentionally run
over a snake on the road as it may hitch a ride home with you!
Hey Kids !
No Birthdays for October 
Quiz! True or false?
1. It is believed that the horse evolved from a four toed dog like animal?
2. A farrier is a tradesperson trained in hoof care and horse shoeing.?
3. Thrush in the foot is a white feathery substance that looks like bird feathers?
4. Hooves are solid bone like material all the way through.
5. Stumbling can be sign that your horse may need its hooves trimmed by a farrier.
Colour me!
PCAV Thought of the Month:
All these are from the PCAV
Handbook By-Laws
http://ponyclubvic.org.au/
32.1 Basic Requirements
32.1.a Other than a supervised rally
activity or formal supervised training
school/clinic, any pony
club section/activity that includes any
form of dressage, showjumping or
cross-county
element, requires the combination to
be graded for the activity.
32.1.b Ungraded combinations may
only compete in competitions that do
not require grading.
32.1.c These grading rules must be
read in conjunction with PCAV
Grading Guidelines, which is
available from the PCAV web site or
state office.
32.1.d The grading system for each
discipline is based on the ability of
the horse and rider as a
combination to perform safely and
competently at a specific standard in
the discipline.
Handbook of By-laws February 2012
50
32.1.e A separate grading is required
for each discipline and horse and
rider combination.
32.1.f Grading must not occur or be
altered at a competition, in
accordance with rule 15.7.a.ii.
32.1.g Grading:
i If sufficiently experienced, the DC
may grade on their own initiative after
taking
into consideration all relevant
information such as competitive
ability and
performances
ii Alternatively the DC may solicit
assistance from a grading panel
consisting of club
instructors, other knowledgeable
persons, the zone chief instructor or
their
appointee
iii Do not allow parents to
influence the grading of their
children.
Neangar Park Pony Club & Midland Zone Calendar 2012:
October 7th
October 14th
October 26th
NPPC Rally
Beaufort Navigation Ride
Maryborough Schools Short Course
Championships
November
November
(17th,18th)
November 10th &
NPPC Rally (date to be confirmed 4th or 11th
Rotary Swap Meet- NPPC to help
11th
November 18th
November 25th
December 2nd
December 9th
Bealiba DR Jackpot (Sat) & SJ
Championships (Sun)
Maryborough Open Short Course
Zone Instructors School
NPPC Rally (Christmas!!!!)
Maldon Summer Showjumping Series
NO 2013 Events located
Thank you to our trophy Sponsors:
Allies Hotel
WWW.allieshotel.com
Quiz Answers 1T,2F,3F,4F,5T
NPPC Would Like to Acknowledge the Following Sponsors:
Kangaroo Flat Market Centre
293-303 High Street
5447 0818 Eaglehawk
Fitzpatrick’s
320 Eaglehawk Road,
Eaglehawk
Rotary Club of Eaglehawk Inc.
PO Box 52
Eaglehawk 3556
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Phone: 03 5444 5555
Fax: 03 5444 5486
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