Eglinton Programme 2003

3rd Jan Half Day Rally at Muirmill Equestrian Centre
Again the rally was split in two - with around 60 members attending - using all three of Muirmill's arenas, and doing Horse & Pony Care in the cafe. Thanks to Muirmill for use of their arenas.
26th Jan

Eglinton Team SJ
Our second Team SJ competition of the winter was, again very busy. Held at Muirmill.
Click Here for report & results

Tue 18th Feb Eglinton XC Training Day
Sadly postponed due to frost 
Sat 8th March Area Dengie Final at Rowallan
Eglinton had 7 members competing - and 6 got into the jump-off! The course at the Area final is higher than the qualifiers - at 105cm - which caught a few out. Sadly none of our members got into qualifying places. 
Mon 7th April Dismounted Evening Rally at Rosemount
Around 60 came to the dismounted rally to learn about caring for your pony, but we didn't kow half of you were coming! So there were large groups! 4 got Road Safety Achievement Badges
More Details
Fri 11th April Test evening at Eglinton Park
D, D+ and C tests were taken - Note to take C test you must now have the Road Safety Achievement Badge - Test Passes
Sun 13th April Eglinton PC Games Competition
Held at Lanark Racecourse - A total of 24 teams were competing making for a busy day in the sun. Sorry haven't got results yet… 
Mon 14th April

Half Day Rally at Rowallan
A large turnout again for the popular indoor rally at Rowallan and what great weather!! 

Wed 16th April Special S.J./X.C. Evening at Rosemount
Held with John Geddes, this was fully booked and great weather allowed small XC fences to be used. 
23rd & 25th April Eglinton XC Training
At Auchinleck & Strathearn. Few applied for this training, but weather was great for both! Sadly instructor Trish's truck broke down on the way to Strathearn, but thanks to Sarah England who took over instruction for those who made it. 
Thu 24th April Half Day Rally at Muirmill
62 came to the rally at Muirmill. Thanks to Tina for organising and our instructors - one of whom was organised at the last minute! 
Mon 12th May

Evening Rally at Eglinton Park
64 came to the rally!! So we had to reorganise parking for more space on the field (as I'm sure you all noticed it was busy) Thanks to everyone for leaving the car park tidy. We'll have more show jumps by the next rally as our order is still arriving - Showjumps News

Wed 28th May 12 & Under XC Rally at Monkton Estate
Fences were 1’9”. We had 35 at this rally at Monkwood - which had some great fences. Thanks to Linda for letting us use the estate. 
Wed 11th June Evening Rally at Eglinton Park
A busy rally once again with over 70 - we may need to split the rallies in the future. Unfortunately parking areas were left with droppings on & verges ridden on - we had to go down tidy up the following day.
Please don't leave it like this again! 
Sun 29th - Thurs 3rd June Eglinton Camps 2003
Held on Auchinleck Estate. Around 50 had busy week at Auchinleck
Camp Reports!
Sun 6th July Eglinton PC One Day Event
Held on Auchinleck Estate. A busy day as there were 139 riders! Follow the link for more details & results
ODE Results
Wed 9th July Rally & SJ Team Trials at Auchinleck Estate
Morning Rally. SJ Team Trials followed after lunch. 
Wed 16th July Rally at Barskimming
We had a great day's weather for this rally - parking on the same field used for Horse Trials on the previous Saturday. There were plenty of fences - even for the small rides! 
Tue 22nd July Rally at Kilkerran
Day Rally - at Kilkerran Estate, Maybole. Tuition covered flatwork and S.J. and a hack on the Estate. 
Sun 3rd August Mini One Day Event
Sadly cancelled due to lack of entries - Click the link for more details. 
Thu 7th August Day Rally at Auchinleck
Busy rally with tuition including XC
Sun 17th August Eglinton Cross Country
We sadly had to cancel this event as there was major work on the fields - including more drainage and altering hedgerows - which meant we could not run the event.
Wed 15th October Day Rally at Muirmill
Over 50 were at the Muirmill rally which was using both indoor and outdoor arenas due to the great weather! 
Fri 24th October Team SJ Trials at Muirmill
A lot came to the SJ Trials - apologies for the late finish!
Sat 15th November Eglinton Team SJ Competition
Held at Muirmill. Over 12 hours of competition and over 400 rounds were jumped!! - click on the link for more
TSJ Page! - and Results
Friday 5th & Sunday 14th Dec Riding and Road Safety
A chance to take your Achievement Badges and PC Riding and Ropad Safety Test 
Sunday 21st December PC Party!!
Held at Savoy Park Hotel. There were around 80 at the party - thanks to all who brough food for the buffet and thanks to Helen for organising the evening! 
Monday 22nd December Half Day Rowallan Rally
A busy day - we got to se and use Rowallans new indoor arena and surface - many thanks to all at Rowallan for use of the facilities.
Sat 27th December PC Meet
Organised by the Eglinton Hunt this special Pony Club meet had a good turnout - over 50 attended. There were a large range of fences for all and alternative routes for those who found fences too big - also a visit from santa!!
Monday 29th December

Half Day Muirmill Rally
A good, if chilly day at Muirmill had another high turnout of members. There was also a parents meeting at lunch. Could members please remember to tell Tina if you are coming - you cannot just turn up as it means making rides larger than we expect.

Tuesday 30th December

It's A Knockout
At Rosemount, Monkton. Around 40 came to the Games on foot - a chance to burn off that Xmas Dinner!
Profit was donated to charity of Hatty's choice.