BIATHLON/TRIATHLON 2019
********** We recently held our first Biathlon/Triathlon on March 31st which was a success with over 45 competitors registered. Lots of fun was held on the day which took place in two fantastic venues, Nenagh Leisure Centre and Nenagh Olympic Athletic track. |
NEW CROSS COUNTRY JUMPS
Nenagh Branch of Irish Pony Club recently purchased new Cross Country Jumps to help our members with XC training. |
***CONGRATULATIONS***
Well done to Sarah Seymour, Ellie and Lauren Spain who competed in National Tetrathlon Championships 2018. Sarah is the National Senior Girls Tetrathlon Champion 2018 and Sarah, Ellie and Ruth O'Connor's (Waterford Pony Club) Team was also placed 3rd overall
Well done to Jack Minehan and Lauren Spain who also competed internationally in the UK over the Summer.
Well done to Sarah Seymour, Ellie and Lauren Spain who competed in National Tetrathlon Championships 2018. Sarah is the National Senior Girls Tetrathlon Champion 2018 and Sarah, Ellie and Ruth O'Connor's (Waterford Pony Club) Team was also placed 3rd overall
Well done to Jack Minehan and Lauren Spain who also competed internationally in the UK over the Summer.
PONY CAMP 2018
CONGRATULATIONS
TO SARAH SEYMOUR AND HER TEAM FOR WINNING UK TETRATHLON - SOME ACHIEVEMENT
TO SARAH SEYMOUR AND HER TEAM FOR WINNING UK TETRATHLON - SOME ACHIEVEMENT
Happy New Year 2017 to all our members
PONY CAMP 2016
A big Thank You to all the kids and Instructors who attended camp and made it a success. Also, thanks to James Minehan for letting Nenagh Branch of IPC use Lisduff House for this years camp. Thanks to Liffey Mills for sponsoring the stable gates in the Marquee, to Dinny Gilmartin for allowing us to visit the Hunt's kennels. Thanks to everyone who made lunches for Instructors, brought buns/sandwiches/salads, helped prepare venue, collecting/dropping back gates, lifts to the kennels, helped with BBQ, and helped with tests.
Minimus 2016
Well done to our 9 competitors who took part in this years National Minimus Championships
Punchestown Racecourse
Well done to our 9 competitors who took part in this years National Minimus Championships
Punchestown Racecourse
New Helmet Guidelines 2016
New rules on helmetscome into effect 2016, please ensure your helmet has one of these standards marked on the inside
PAS 2015:1998 or 2011 with BSI Kitemark or Snell E2001 with the official Snell label and number
See www.irishponyclub.ie for all details regarding helmets and tack requlations
Area Qualifiers Nenagh Showgrounds 18/7/2015 Well done to all our members who competed on the day and
to those who qualified for The Festival Thanks to our Committee members and parents who gave so much time to help get everthing organised
Well done to all our members that participated in our
Show Jumping/Dressage League
Pictures in Gallery under SJ tab
Congratulations to
Michael, Christopher, Elena, Maria and Richard on
passing their C+ Test - 100% Success Rate
Well done to all of our members who participated in
The Area Qualifier in Birr 16/7/14
Show Jumping/Dressage League
Pictures in Gallery under SJ tab
Congratulations to
Michael, Christopher, Elena, Maria and Richard on
passing their C+ Test - 100% Success Rate
Well done to all of our members who participated in
The Area Qualifier in Birr 16/7/14
Another great Camp in 2014 for Nenagh Pony Club
Great fun Great weather Great Kids
Photos in Gallery
GOOD LUCK TO
Hannah, Luke, Sarah and Ellie
who are competing in Minimus June 7/8th
Best of Luck to Billy Seymour who is representing both the Nenagh Branch of the Irish Pony Club and IRELAND in Tetrathlon in Milton Keynes UK over the weekend (",)
Great fun Great weather Great Kids
Photos in Gallery
GOOD LUCK TO
Hannah, Luke, Sarah and Ellie
who are competing in Minimus June 7/8th
Best of Luck to Billy Seymour who is representing both the Nenagh Branch of the Irish Pony Club and IRELAND in Tetrathlon in Milton Keynes UK over the weekend (",)
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Billy Seymour who made the final 15 to represent Irish Pony Club in Milton Keynes at Junior Tetrathlon Championships May 31st, June 1st and 2nd.
AREA 9 IRISH PONY CLUB – SHOW JUMPING CLINIC
Stephen Cox will conduct a Show Jumping Clinic at the Ennis Show Grounds on Friday, 18th April, 2014. In the past Stephen represented Ireland on many occasions
and, more recently, has been very… involved in the training of several members of the Irish Junior Show Jumping squad who have enjoyed considerable success in Europe. This will be a great opportunity for members to avail of valuable training.
Members interested should contact Joanne
Congratulations to our members Dearbhail, Emily and Maria as joint winners of
The Carol Seymour Perpetual Cup for The Pony Puissance Wall
today at The Ballycommon Sponsored ride
The Carol Seymour Perpetual Cup for The Pony Puissance Wall
today at The Ballycommon Sponsored ride
2014 Summer Camp will be in Ballyhogan, Ballycommon again this year
Dates: June 30th - July 4th
Well done to Billy, Elena and Richard who are taking part in training
for the Irish Pony Club International Tetrathlon squad
Dates: June 30th - July 4th
Well done to Billy, Elena and Richard who are taking part in training
for the Irish Pony Club International Tetrathlon squad
Fun at todays rally 23/2/14
The Ballycommon Sponsored Ride in aid of 'One in Four' will take place on March 16th at 12.30pm
See Flyer for full details - Sponsorship cards available from Joanne 0876367070
See Flyer for full details - Sponsorship cards available from Joanne 0876367070
A Big Welcome to all our new members who attended yesterdays first rally of 2014
WISHING ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SAFE NEW YEAR IN 2014
Download Membership Form 2014
http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/Membership-Application-Form--New-for-2013-.pdf
**2014 CALENDAR ON SALE NOW - 10 EURO ***
GREAT STOCKING FILLER/XMAS PRESENT
Check out second hand items in 'Shop'
100% SUCCESS IN ROAD SAFETY
Congratulations to Keela, Emily, Nicole, Joseph, Billy, Maria, Richard, Siofra, Michael, Roisin and Elena on passing their Road Safety Exam today - photos in gallery
***2014 CALENDAR ON SALE NOW - 10 EURO ***
WELL DONE LAUREN
who came first @ Gurteen Hunter Trials 28/10/13
WELL DONE TO CLIODHNA WHO CAME 4TH IN STRADBALLY SUNDAY JULY 14TH
NORTH TIPPERARY AGRICULTURAL SHOW
***Don't Forget to enter The North Tipperary Agricultural Show August 5th - Class 23 local pony class ***
confined to current members of Nenagh Pony Club, NT&O Hunt, NT&O Pony Club.
There is also Show Jumping, Showing, Fancy Dress, Working Hunter and many
more classes. Entries closing date Friday July 26th 2013 - send entries to
Belinda Kelly, Show Secretary, NT Agricultural Show office, 51 Kenyon Street,
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary www.northtippshow.com
****We are now on FACEBOOK****
***PONY CAMP ON JULY 1ST - 5TH IN NENAGH***
Best of luck to
Jack, Sarah, Dearbhail, Rachel,
Ellie, Charlie, Lauren and Hannah, who are competing in Minimus, June 8th/9th in Mallow
Did you ever consider jumping the same fences that your horses jump. Join us for the challenge on June 22nd.
Take the Challenge for charity. Run a 5km over an cross country assault course if you are over 16 and a 2km if you are aged between 12-16. It is a guaranteed day of fun!
Take on the Challenge. Register online @
http://regonline.activeeurope.com/thecentaurchallenge
You can find us on Facebook. Like and share The Centaur Challenge
https://www.facebook.com/TheCentaurChallenge
We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd!
Kind regards,
Catherine Joyce
The Centaur Challenge
http://regonline.activeeurope.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1239582
***Well done to Emily Meagher who won 148 league final in Roscrea ***
Thanks to all our members who competed in both The
Tipperary Equestrian Festival on Saturday and Minimus in Stradbally on
Sunday. Congratulations to all that came away with Rosettes and prizes.
Thanks to all the parents who helped with the stand at the Festival, thanks to the
parents who brought food/equipment for the BBQ in Stradbally, and to Paul who did such a
good job of cooking the food - all of your help is much appreciated
Photos in gallery
Careers Evening in Gurteen College on 7th May at 7pm
Gurteen College has invited past student of Gurteen to come and speak to us about what they went on to do straight after leaving the course. How they handled the transformation from college to the working world. Where they went first to work, if they went on to do any further studies and how they went about getting their current positions.
This evening will be a great insight for current and potential students and anyone interested in choosing a career path in the equine industry.
Any enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact me either by email [email protected]
or by phone Faye O'Connor, 3rd year Equine student on 087 21 80 363.
WELL DONE TO ALL OUR MEMBERS THAT PLACED
IN BLACKFORT HUNTER TRIALS ON APRIL 21ST
Showjumping Coach Paraic Geraghty
****CANCELLED****
Paraic Geraghty, was nominated to HSI's High Performance management committee by Showjumping Ireland. He acted as chef d'equipe on Robert Splaine's behalf to a number of developmental teams, and in that capacity was there when they secured a Nations' Cup victory in Finland and a second place at Spruce Meadows in Canada. He was also made coach and chef d’equipe of the Turkish equestrian team in 2010
Date: 30th April
Start Time: 6pm
Location: Gurteen College
Price per Rider: €30
Spaces are limited and must be prepaid in advance
To book your place call:
Allan at (085)8469687
Or
Damien at (085)1381225
A Night not to be missed!!
WELL DONE TO ELENA AND CHRISTOPHER WHO COMPETED
AT THE IPC NATIONAL HUNTER TRIALS YESTERDAY IN BALLON, CARLOW AND CAME 14TH OUT 115 TEAMS IN JUNIOR PAIRS
***Well done to Billy and Michael who came 2nd in Novice Pairs in Stradbally on March 30th*** ( out of 111 pairs)
****Well done to Ellie, Charlie, Richard, Michael & Billy who had great success
in North Tipp Foxhounds Huntertrials in Nenagh yesterday, March 24th****
AT THE IPC NATIONAL HUNTER TRIALS YESTERDAY IN BALLON, CARLOW AND CAME 14TH OUT 115 TEAMS IN JUNIOR PAIRS
***Well done to Billy and Michael who came 2nd in Novice Pairs in Stradbally on March 30th*** ( out of 111 pairs)
****Well done to Ellie, Charlie, Richard, Michael & Billy who had great success
in North Tipp Foxhounds Huntertrials in Nenagh yesterday, March 24th****
Congratulations to Chloe, Eva, Maria, Roisin, Elena, Joseph, Luke, Eve, Ana and Niamh on passing their C Test
WELL DONE
WELL DONE
IRISH PONY CLUB EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013
By kind permission of Tattersalls Ireland
Thursday 22 & Friday 23 August
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Preliminary Notice of Dates and Venues for Eventing Qualfiers 2013
Details of organisers, classes, closing dates, fees, further fixtures etc. available in due course…
22-Jun Farrangalway, Kinsale
23-Jun Dromiskin
30-Jun Annaharvey and Ballindenisk
07-Jul Tattersalls
13-Jul Crecora
14-Jul Stradbally
20-Jul Kilguilkey House
21-Jul Coolboy, Co. Wicklow
28-Jul Grove and Corbeagh House
04-Aug Glandoran
MICHAEL RYAN - OLYMPIC EVENT RIDER
CLINIC
The Ennis Show Grounds on Friday, 29th March, commencing at 9.30 a.m.
xxxx PLEASE CONTACT JOANNE IF INTERESTED IN ATTENDING xxxx
http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/MICHAEL-RYAN-CLINIC.pdf
Ballycommon Charity Ride
in conjunction with North Tipp Foxhounds will take place on
SUNDAY MARCH 10th at 12.30.
Charity is North Tipp Hospice.
Starting from Ballycommon Nenagh Co Tipperary the 13 mile ride which covers over 100 different types of jumps from stone walls,ditches,dykes,man made jumps and rivers will suit all type of riders.
ALL JUMPS ARE OPTIONAL. The ride will include two hunter trial courses. This years ride will include a Puissance Wall Competition which commences at 11.30.
Phone Entries Only for Wall Competition 087 2430546.
Adult €50 Child €25, Adult card returned with over €50 no cap
Child card returned with over €25 no cap
Any card returned with over €100 entered into draw
***Nenagh Pony Club Jackets & Cross Country Jerseys
now available to order***
Area 5 holding a Minimus Competition May 4th @ Kilguilkey House, Mallow
Ride Run Swim 30 euro per Child non-refundable, details on IPC website
2013 Minimus will take place in Kilguilkey House, Mallow, Co. Cork
2013 Tetrathlon will take place in Crecora, Co. Limerick
Tetrathlon & Minimus Swimming started February 8th
There is a Pentathlon Ireland Taster Training Day coming up - details can be found on link - http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/2013-Taster-Training-January.pdf
There is a Pentathlon Ireland Taster Training Day coming up - details can be found on link - http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/2013-Taster-Training-January.pdf
Tipperary Hunt Pony Club Hunter Trials - Kedrah Castle
http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/Tipperary-2013-Hunter-Trials-flyer.pdf
IMPORTANT Information to all our Members
We would like to draw your attention to the new legislation which
requires registering of horse location premises (form link below).
This means any premises (with or without land) in which a horse, ass,
mule, pony etc. is kept either on a full-time ‘permanent’ basis (farms
etc) or on a temporary/transient basis (shows/ veterinary
clinics/farriers/ sales etc. )
Anyone who owns or has charge of an equine premises regardless of
whether he or she owns the equines, must register. We
need to keep a master list of all of our member's premises registration numbers.
The Nenagh Branch will have to quote each members premises registration number on all competition entry forms in 2013. Once you have registered, please text your registration number to pony club phone, Thanks
Further information can be found on the Department of Agriculture's
website where you can view the press release on the subject:
Press release:
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/press/pressreleases/2012/february/title,61295,en.html
FAQ http://www.irishponyclub.ie/files/Registration-of-Equine-Premises-FAQ.pdf
Registration Form: /uploads/1/1/1/9/11193932/horsereg.doc
The Clare Branch is running a Christmas Show on Friday 28th December.
The schedule of events is as follows
Starter Stakes
Mini
Midi over a Derby Style Course
Maxi over a Derby Style Course
Teams Competition
Ride & Run
Start time 10am. Venue: Ennis Showgrounds Entries 10euro
Contact Grainne McMahon, Secretary, Clare Branch
0862615737
***Nenagh Pony Club Jackets & Cross Country Jerseys
now available to order - look in shop section***
2013 Nenagh Pony Club Calendar goes on sale 16/11/12
Lots of great pictures of members
Great Christmas gift - 10 euro
***Closing date for articles for members annual is ***
Wednesday November 14th - Please email your stories, jokes, photos, poems about an event (camp, rally, competition or daytrip) you enjoyed with Nenagh Pony Club to [email protected]
no later than November 14th, 2012, so we can select some for submission. Thanks.
Well done to all our members that placed
in The South Tipperary Harriers Hunter Trial
in Blackfort last Sunday
Annual Parents Meeting (members parents) in Abbeycourt Hotel, Nenagh on Monday October 29th @ 7.30pm
This meeting is held with a view to enlisting parents help and support for future activities and of obtaining their views on matters connected with the Pony Club and to review the clubs first years activities.
A prize will be awarded to Eve Mooney for having a very well presented horse at the last few rallies.
IPC will be producing the Pony Club Annual once again for 2012 (to be published 2013). Please email your stories, jokes, photos, poems about an event (camp, rally, competition or daytrip) you enjoyed with Nenagh Pony Club to [email protected] before the 29th October, 2012, so we can select some for submission. Thanks.
Cliodhna Heenan & Richard O'Donoghue are on their way to the
Eventing Championships in Tattersalls on the 21st & 22nd of August
We wish them the best of luck
Area 9 - July 19th - WHAT A GOOD DAY!
Nenagh Yellows (Billy, Kate, Eve & Ellie) came 6th in Robbie Bailey Qualifier, Niamh came 2nd in under 12 challenge, Eve came 4th in Combined Training & gets to go to The Festival, Cliodhna came 5th in Combined Training and Ciara came 2nd in Show Jumping Classic
CONGRATULATIONS to all our members that passed D, D+ & C Tests at camp
WELL DONE
Good quality shavings were used at camp and can be purchased in bulk or bulk
bags by ringing Ger on 0877666037
MINIMUS has been rescheduled for July 26th/27th details on the attached link
http://www.irishponyclub.ie/minimus.html
CONGRATULATIONS to Ciara Kearns who came 1st in over 12s
Scarteen Minimus Challenge (girls) and 2nd overall in over 12s boys & girls
9 members entered for Scarteen Minimus Challenge on Sunday June 10th
In Tipperary Town/Racecourse
Five of our members passed their C Test on 24th March - Congratulations to Mary, Emily, Christopher, Michael & Richard.
Club Sweatshirts/Polos & Cross Country Shirts available to order now so text Pony Club phone with size needed.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
EQUISTYLE
LIFFEY MILLS
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
EQUISTYLE
LIFFEY MILLS