Welcome to the autumn (whatever happened to the spring�.) and a packed schedule at both centres. If we can look at Pony Club first and the brilliant news that Tilery has been granted Pony Club Centre status. The centre scheme is aimed at riders who do not have their own horses but who are keen to develop their equestrian skills and knowledge, as well as having great fun while here. Riders must be members of the Pony club Centre Scheme (leaflets are available from the office and shop) and come along to pony club wearing a white shirt and pony club tie, jodhpurs and trousers, a Go Riding or pony club sweatshirt and indoor and outdoor boots. It is also helpful to bring a file, paper and pens. SCEC is to resume Pony Club activities on Thursday September 7th and Tilery will begin its pony Club on Wednesday 20th September. If you would like to begin please see your instructor for details.

Saturday Club has been a long-standing institution at SCEC, where children arrive at 9am and stay until 3pm, riding twice and having practical hands on experience with the care of all aspects of horses. We are beginning a Saturday club at Tilery on Saturday 16th September. Please see your instructor for further details. SCEC also has a Sunday club from 2pm to 4pm.

GO-RIDING GROUP INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

Our aim at Go Riding is to allow as much access as possible for everyone, to the whole world of horses and ponies, from the practical aspects of stable management during Saturday and Sunday clubs as well as riding courses for adults and children, through to competitions on a large or small scale. Only recently, a rider who learned to play Horseball with Philip Moiser was given a horse and played in a British Horseball Association match in Brackenhurst, Leicestershire. Many riders also took part in the Festival of the Horse at Chester-Le-Street in the summer and did extremely well. We are now extending this idea to monthly competitions that anyone can take part in and get into a team, in competitions such as Pony games, Horseball, Dressage and Show jumping. These competitions will be held at SCEC on the following dates:

• Saturday 30th September 5.30pm
• Saturday 28th October 5.30pm
• Saturday 25th November 5.30pm

Whatever your age or ability, speak to Susan or Philip and see about coming along. SCEC, Tilery and Stepney Bank are taking part and the evening will end up with a get together in the hotel.

New Lessons

At Tilery we have new lessons such as Tiny Tots on Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri at 3.30pm, adult beginners Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun mornings, BHS Stage I and II course 10am Wed, plus many more. Contact Philip for details. At SCEC we have a new junior jumping class at 7pm on Wed evenings and Dressage for beginner class at 12pm Sat. Please contact Susan for details.

John Ruddick BHSI is a regular dressage competitor who has worked and trained with Olympic 3DE trainer Michael Herbert FBHS and Geoffrey Hatton FBHS. John will be available for dressage instruction (on your own horse or school horses can be made available) from 5pm. Lessons are �25 for a 45 minute private lesson, �20 for a one hour semiprivate lesson and �15 for a one hour group lesson for a maximum of four people. Please contact Susan to arrange this exciting opportunity.

Saturday September 30th

The first Go Riding competition- start 5.30 pm. Loads of rosettes and prizes up for grabs. Even of you are not competing, please come along and support your team.

Monday October 2nd

Level 1 vaulting training day. Vaulting or gymnastics on horseback is a BHS and FEI recognised sport that is gaining in popularity with Britain having done extremely well in the world championships. Jenny Croft a listed trainer and judge is coming to SCEC to train instructors in this beautiful sport. No previous experience is necessary. Please contact us for further details. The day begins at 10am till 3pm and the cost is �30 per person.

Thursday October 12th

Tilery EC are hosting a BHS road safety test evening from 6pm-7.30pm. The BHS road safety test is essential for all riders, who must be at least 12 years old. The BHS road safety officer Mrs Wilson will give a video and practical demonstrations about the test. Further training can be arranged before an official test in November. Tickets for this evening are �5 and are available from Tilery EC, Kirkley Mill, Ponteland or phone Philip 01661 822073.

Monday - Friday October 23rd-27th

Riding courses at your Go Riding centre- spend a day with your favourite pony, riding, clipping, games and quizzes. Please book your place in the office with a �5 deposit.

Friday October 27th

Halloween Murder Mystery Night at South Causey Hotel. Splendid 4-course dinner and entertainment, �25 per head- spooky fancy dress a must!! Please phone Jean on 01207 235555 for tickets.

Saturday October 28th

The second Go Riding competition-starts 5.30pm.

Sunday October 29th

Under 16s Halloween disco and Karaoke 4pm-6pm. Prizes for best fancy dress, singing and dancing and of course towels will be available for 'ducky apples'! Tickets are available from the office at �2 per child.

Monday October 30th

INTERMEDIATE TEACHER TRAING DAY BY SUE RITCHIE BHSI Topics will include individual and group flat and jumping lessons, as well as discussions and instruction about the changes in BHS exams including Stage 111 jumping and the written paper to be included in the PTT. This essential course for all instructors will take place from 10am to 3.30pm and costs �30 which includes lunch and coffee. Please book with a �10 deposit to Susan.

Friday November 3rd

We are all involved with our BHS Progressive Riding Scheme and we are running tests on this evening from 5pm at SCEC and Tilery. It is necessary to book in advance and pay a �5 fee, which covers certificates and examiners. Wednesday November 8th A nutrition course level 1 to be held at South Causey hotel from 7pm. The course covers all aspects of nutrition for the horse and is a must for all carers. The fee of �25 covers this evening's 3-hour lecture, the course file and exam to be taken at a later date. Please book with a �10 deposit to Susan ASAP.

Thursday November 9th

A nutrition course level 11 to be held for those who were successful earlier in the year with the level 1 course. This course begins at 6pm and will entail 2x2 hour sessions with a short break for a buffet supper and refreshments. The price inclusive of the lecture, buffet, course file and examination is �50 and places should be booked with a �10 deposit ASAP. (There must be 8 candidates to run the course).

Saturday November 25th

The third Go Riding competition- start 5.30 pm.

Saturday December 2nd

The great Go Riding pantomime-SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN PONIES! Many children will be involved in this extravaganza and we are sure it will be a great start to the festive season.

Saturday December 9th

The Go Riding under 16 Xmas dinner special- a four course meal followed by a magician and Xmas games- everyone gets a pony shaped balloon and pressie - so put on your best frocks and tux's and get along to this great party. Begins 7pm till 9pm at South Causey Hotel, tickets an all-inclusive �10.

Friday December 15th

An adult Christmas bash at South Causey Hotel for all liveries and riders from SCEC and Tilery. Dinner and a disco, part games and much jollity all for �14 a ticket. There are very special room discounts for Go Riding customers to beat the drink-driving blues. Please book your tickets with Jean on 01207 235555.

Wednesday December 27th

THE ANNUAL MOCK HUNT around the beautiful Beamish Valley. We set off at 10.30 am after a hearty breakfast and hot punch and then canter through the countryside, jumping whatever is in sight (!!!), before gathering back at the hotel to discuss that 14ft hedge that we all sailed over!! If you are on your own horse the cost is �10 (some school horses available at a cost of �25) contact Susan ASAP.

If you would like any information about any aspect of riding, lessons, hacks, livery, exams etc. please contact Susan at SCEC on 01207 281136 / 0410 969240 and Philip at Tilery on 01661 822073 / 0410 804 084

Tilery Pony Club Autumn Schedule

Wednesday September 20th

HANDLING AND GROOMING Lectures on grooming, about grooming kits and how to groom different horses, putting on a head collar, tying up the pony safely, trotting up in hand, quizzes, badge test.

Wednesday September 27th

HANDLING AND GROOMING

Wednesday October 4th

HANDLING AND GROOMING

Wednesday October 11th

POINTS OF THE HORSE Lectures on colours, markings, points of the horse, quizzes, puzzles and badge test.

Thursday October 12th

BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY ROAD SAFETY TEST TRAINING EVENING This essential test is available to all riders over 12 years old. BHS road safety officer, Mrs. Wilson, will be giving training about the test. Tickets are �5 and the evening runs from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Wednesday October 18th

A LECTURE BY DENA PLAICE FROM DODSON AND HORRELL Discussion on feed and herbs, slide shows, laminitis, the digestive system, feeding methods and quizzes etc.

Wednesday October 25th

POINTS OF THE HORSE Sunday October 29th GO RIDING AND PONY CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY AT SOUTH CAUSEY HOTEL Under 16's disco and karaoke with prizes for the best fancy dress, singing and dancing. Come and join all your pony club friends-tickets�2 each-everyone welcome. Wednesday November 1st SADDLERY Lecture on names and types of tack, how to fit tack, cleaning and care of tack, puzzles and quizzes and badge test.

Wednesday November 8th

SADDLERY

Wednesday November 15th

SADDLERY

Wednesday November 22nd

BRITISH NATIVE BREEDS Lectures to enable you to identify British breeds of horses and ponies, where they originate and physical characteristics with games quizzes and badge test.

BRITISH NATIVE BREEDS

Saturday December 2nd

The Go Riding Christmas pantomime SNOW W HITE AND THE SEVEN PONIES All Pony Club Centre members will be taking part.

Thursday December 14th (Pony Club will be on Thursday for this evening only)

QUIZ NIGHT Come along and represent your pony club at a quiz competing with other pony clubs at South Causey Hotel 6.30- 7.30pm. Rosettes and prizes for all clubs.

Saturday December 9th

PONY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SOUTH CAUSEY HOTEL A 4-course meal followed by a magician and Xmas games, 7pm till 9pm. Everyone gets a pony shaped balloon and pressie- so put on your best frocks and tux's and get along to this great party. Tickets �10. If you would like to join the Pony Club, please contact Philip or Gwen who will give you your Pony Club form and any information.

South Causey Pony Club Centre Autumn Schedule

Thursday 14th September

SHOEING Lectures about knowing the indications that a pony needs shoeing, what to look for in a newly shod foot and to know the farriers tools, with lectures, quizzes and badge test.

Thursday 21st September

SHOEING

SHOEING

ROAD SENSE To know and how to apply the Green Cross Code and Highway Code as a road user.

ROAD SENSE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY ROAD SAFETY TEST TRAINING AT TILERY Etc. This essential test is available to all riders over 12 years old- BHS road safety officer, Mrs Wilson will be giving training about the test. Tickets are �5 and the evening runs from 6pm to 7.30 pm.

A LECTURE BY DENA PLAICE FROM DODSON AND HORRELL Discussion on feed and herbs, slide shows, laminitis, the digestive system, feeding methods and quizzes etc.

GO RIDING AND PONY CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY AT SOUTH CAUSEY HOTEL Under 16's disco and karaoke with prizes for the best fancy dress, singing and dancing. Come and join all your pony club friends-tickets�2 each-everyone welcome.

POINTS OF THE HORSE Knowledge of the internal and external points of the horse and making 3D horse models.

FARMING
Learning how to be able to identify commonly grown crops, identify three breeds of cattle and sheep and to be able to talk about harvesting crops including hay and silage.

FARMING

MAP READING
Learning how to be able to follow a route on an Ordnance Survey map and to point out features marked e.g. church.

The Go Riding Christmas pantomime SNOW W HITE AND THE SEVEN PONIES All Pony Club Centre members will be taking part.

Thursday 7th December

MAP READING

QUIZ NIGHT Come along and represent your pony club at a quiz competing with other pony clubs at South Causey Hotel 6.30- 7.30pm. Rosettes and prizes for all clubs.

PONY CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SOUTH CAUSEY HOTEL A 4-course meal followed by a magician and Xmas games, 7pm till 9pm. Everyone gets a pony shaped balloon and pressie- so put on your best frocks and tux's and get along to this great party. Tickets �10. If you would like to know any more about these activities, please contact Susan on 01207 281136 / 0410969240 01207 283098 email: click here