Hi everyone, 

our weather situation has held off, which is great - however the work we started today isn't finished so I'm not going to have a regular FPC meeting tomorrow. Today we built another stall door, built a new fence and a bridge - tomorrow I need to finish fixing another fence and do our other 'pre-winter chores' - it's VERY muddy and it's just easier if I do it without all my 'helpers'. 

If your kids want to come by between 4-5 to help do evening chores, they can do that - and you can drop off clothing orders at that time. That gives them a little "pony time" if they miss their buddies! 

Thanks for your support and understanding - I love seeing your kids, but between the outdoor work and school work that needs to get caught up, I just don't have a lot of time this weekend. 

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Hi everyone, 

just wanted to let you know that I won't be doing any riding lessons this weekend - we have a number of things we need to get done around the farm (repairs, winterizing) and it's a lot easier to do the work when there's daylight and we don't have horses in and out of the barn constantly...also it's nice when I'm able to help my dear husband! On top of all that, I have a our NB-PEI Regional Pony Club meeting Sunday morning in Moncton - I'm the Regional Chair - I need a little downtime. I'm pretty tired these days. 

I'm hopefully going to be able to have Pony Club on Sunday - it will depend on whether we get our jobs done (I think we will) and weather. I'll let you know as soon as I make a decision on that, so please keep checking your email, and I also post the most important information at http://www.frederictonponyclub.net/fpc-info-blog - so you can always check there and/or on the website Activities Calendar. 

Please don't forget - I cannot, cannot extend our clothing order deadline - if I don't have it by Sunday, it won't be ordered. If you're concerned about weather, please fax/scan it to me at 357-3604 before the end of the day FRIDAY - you can bring payment later or send an e-transfer to Stacey at [email protected]. 

​We are having our NB-PEI Regional Pony Club AGM on Sunday, November 27, 2016 (9-12) in Moncton. We are always looking for new volunteers to help with all areas of Pony Club.  I know for certain we need a new Secretary and a new Membership Chair. We also could certainly put you to work if you are interested in helping with a number of different areas. I’ve attached a list of all the positions and who is currently in them – but we definitely can have co-chairs in any area if you’d like to get involved. Pony Club is about parents and families pitching in and helping make a great experience for their kids. Most of the parents have little/no horse experience, so don’t be shy!
 
I’m driving down Sunday morning and have room for a few people – come join us! 

​This Sunday is the last opportunity to earn badges before our Badge Ceremony in December so things are going to work a little differently this weekend.  Please read carefully and note the following:
 
Between 2:00pm and 3:30pm, we will have stations set up to complete Beginner Badges.  So t he younger members (6-9 year olds) are to come at that time as well as ALL older members (10+ years) who have not yet completed the following badges:
 
* Parts of the Pony - Being able to point out at least 10 parts of the pony on a real horse.
 
* Parts of the Saddle - Being able to point out at least 10 parts of the saddle including girth, saddle pad, and stirrups.
 
* Parts of the Bridle - Being able to point out at least 5 parts of a bridle.
 
* Colours and Markings - Create a poster using cut outs from old horse magazines showing 5 different colours, 4 different face markings, and 3 different leg markings. (Anyone who has old magazines that they could donate for this activity would be appreciated!)
 
* I Love My Pony - Create an identity card that includes the pony's name, height, gender, age, breed, and colour/markings as well as the members name, age, and branch.  The card can be decorated with stickers and will include a picture of the pony.  We will have pictures and information on the 5 Pony Club ponies that members can use but they are welcome to bring in information and a picture of a pony they choose from home as well as stickers or anything else they would like to use to decorate their card.
 
Note that any members who went to camp need to complete the "I Love My Pony" badge to get their "Camp" badge (this includes Charlotte Pond, Hannah Knorr, Hope Connors, Laura How, Madison Miller, and Rachel Haanstra)  
 
 
Between  3:30pm and 5:30pm, the older members will have the opportunity to finish badges that have been partially completed:
 
* Handling & Grooming: Being able to catch a pony in the field, put halter on and off, leading a pony (away, turn, stand, trot), release a pony in the stall, put on cross ties, and tie a quick release knot.  Knowing when to groom and why and being able to identify the grooming tools (curry comb, dandy brush, body brush, face brush, mane/tail comb, hoof pick, sweat scrapper, shedding blade), their purpose, the order they are used in, and demonstrate how they are used.  (Those who have partially completed this badge include Lola Trembath, Jorja Bubar, Maja Mooers, Rachel Haanstra, and Sophia Mason) 
 
* Saddlery & Tack Care: Know the materials required to clean tack, take apart/clean/put tack back together, know the basics of properly fitting a bridle and saddle, and show that they can bridle and saddle a horse.  (Those who have partially completed this badge include Emma Hunter, Hannah Cruickshank, Jenna Fidler, Josie Davenport, and Sarah Gaines)
 
Anyone who has materials for badges they have been doing on their own, should bring them this Sunday so that I can give them credit for completion. 
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.  See you on Sunday.
 
Stacey
Badge Coordinator 

I'm around Friday and Saturday for lessons and Pony Club will be a go this weekend, at our regular times :) 

I will have information by Monday about a clothing order - we will need to get this sent in by November 23 if we want our items for Christmas, so please stay tuned!

If your child would like a lesson, please let me know ASAP - thanks!