Eglinton Programme 2002

The first rally of the year was our annual dismounted rally at Rosemount had a good attendance with tuition aimed at improving horse and pony care, and working towards the Pony Club tests.

A second dismounted rally at Adamton Grove almost next-door to Rosemount was held a week later with work towards P.C. Achievement badges covering Horse & Pony Care.

Tuesday 2nd April - Mounted All Day Rally at Rowallan
Over Easter we had a special Indoor Rally (we know what the weather is like at this time of the year!), using both indoor arenas and the outdoor school. Around 70 members came to the rally and had a great day covering both flat work, jumping and horse and pony care. For parents there was Fence Judging instruction during the day.

Wednesday 3rd April - Area Cross Country Training Day at Strathearn Eventing, Perth
Well done to the members who made it all the way out to Perth - and all said they had a brilliant day. Instructors were Muriel Colquhoun, David Gatherer (was at Camp for a couple of days last year) and Martin Arnott. Many thanks to Caro Haddow for organising the rally.

Monday 6th May - Evening Rally at Pony Club Field - Eglinton Park
There was good attendance (once someone opened the gate!) at this rally covering dressage and show jumping.

Monday 27th May - Evening Rally at Skeldon Estate, 6.30-8.30pm
Just as the rally started it started raining! The rally had some flat work aimed towards Cross-Country, then work round the courses available on Skeldon Estate. Still the rain didn't seem to dampen spirits as the ground held up well. Of course just as the rally was finishing it stopped raining!

Monday 3rd June - Evening Rally at Pony Club Field, 6.30-8.30pm
Rally had tuition for all members covering dressage and show jumping.

Wednesday 12th June - Evening Rally at Auchinleck Estate 6.30-8.30pm
The rally was cancelled due to the ground conditions which have led to so many cancellations at other events this month.

Monday 1st - Friday 5th July Senior and Junior Camps at Auchinleck Estate
What a week!! 27 Seniors and 31 Juniors came to Auchinleck and enjoyed a week that was damp at times, but didn't stop the riding.
Well done to all I'm told everyone improved their riding skills, and thanks to the Boswells for the use of Auchinleck Estate, and of course to the Camp organisers - Amanda/Leona for the Juniors and the committe for Senior Camp.
Our Senior Camp Cups went to Joanna Kerr and Bryce Cunningham.
Finally we send best wishes to Helen Speirs - who was recovering from a heart attack.
Senior Camp 2002 report by Tina
Junior Camp 2002 report by Amanda
Pics of Camp 2002

Wednesday 10th July Morning Rally at Eglinton Park
A good day for all! Team SJ trials were held in the afternoon.

Wednesday 17th July - Day Rally at Barskimming Estate, Mauchline
The rally was cancelled at the request of Barskimming, they needed to save the ground to re-run the big horse trials in place of Houston on the 9th August.

Thursday 8th August - Day Rally held at Pony Club Field - Eglinton Park
This rally was moved after overnight rain affecting the ground. Around 45 attended with flatwork and show-jumping in the morning followed by fun & Games in the afternoon. Sorry for people who turned up at the original location, but we contacted all who had filled out their attendance slips!!

15th, 16th & 18th October - Riding and Road Safety Training
These are aimed at working towards a test held at the start of November. Tuition took place at Muirmill and Rowallan.
Click here for report and test passes.

Wednesday 16th October - Day Rally at Rowallan Equestrian Centre - 9am-4pm
A chilly morning - and a flooded arena caused a few problems, but a large turnout for the rally. Rowallan is currently constructing further indoor arenas so is a building site at the minute, though this did not affect our rally today. Several members also took and passed their C test! Thanks to Tina for organising the day.

Sun 3rd Nov - Eglinton S.J. Winter Team Trials
At Muirmill Equestrian Centre, Symington. Run at four different levels with around 50 members were there. Well done to everyone who came down to compete or help.

Sun 17th Nov - Eglinton Team SJ & Dengie Qualifier
At Muirmill Equestrian Centre, Symington. Classes & first round max heights: Nov/Nov - 1ft9ins, Novice - 2ft3ins, Intermediate - 2ft9ins, Open - 3ft3ins and an individual Dengie competition.
Click here for Report

Wednesday 27th November - Parent's Evening - Carrick Lodge Hotel
A good evening - when we got to hear what the trainers thought about the future! Thanks to all who came along and to all speakers.

Saturday 7th December - Pony Club Christmas Party at Hanzel Village
We had about 60 at the party this year with a great discoman (he was even singing!). The Buffet seemed to go down well, and the bar to - judging from some of the adults dancing!
Click here for a report

Saturday 14th December - Tetrathlon Training
Held at Schaw Farm. Part of the preperations for the Christmas Triathlon (4th Jan). Target shooting at Schaw followed by running at Bellisle and swimming at Maybole. Competitors can be dropped off at Schaw and picked up at Maybole or Schaw.

Sunday 22nd December - Half Day Rally at Rowallan
This rally was split in two - with half coming in the morning and half in the afternoon. Horse & Pony Care was covered as well as Dressage and Show Jumping.

Saturday 28th December - Tetrathlon Training
Held at Schaw Farm. Second part of the preperations for the Christmas Triathlon (4th Jan). Target shooting at Schaw followed by running at Bellisle and swimming at Maybole. Competitors can be dropped off at Schaw and picked up at Maybole or Schaw.

Monday 30th December - It's A Knockout! at Rosemount
Just under 40 came to get rid of those Christmas dinners!! All had a go at Games on foot in teams. The money from this event followed tradition and was donated to a charity of Hatty's choice. Many thanks to all involved in running the day.