REPORT - WALLOON MEMBERS INFO DAY

The Qld RPG was very pleased with the attendance at the Members Information Day held at Palmerston Equestrian Centre, Walloon on Saturday 20th February, 2010. Seventy-nine members and non-members attended the presentation of "Preparing to Win in the Ring" presented by Helen Slee and Christine Gray, from Victoria.

Covering a range of topics from feeding and conditioning, trimming, presentation, attire, show ring etiquette and the workout for showing the In-Hand pony, to choosing the right class for your pony be it Welsh or Open Leading Rein, and discussion on Welsh and Show Hunter type. Attendees particiated by asking plenty of questions as a number of ponies were brought forward to demonstrate the topics under discussion.


The Qld RPG committee would like to thank, Cathy Pender and Debbie Emmerson for providing ponies for the demonstrations. We hope that everyone enjoyed the day and learnt a few tips.

Above: The crew presented for the Judges Assessment - (L-R)Geoff Trim, Christine Gray, Helen Slee, Louise Colthorpe, Lorrelle Laffey and Ashley Porter

The following day four members underwent the Judges Assessment process, under the watchful gaze of Christine Gray and Helen Slee. We thank all members who brought their ponies in on this day, including a last minute scramble to supply four Section B ponies after the pre-arranged ponies were unable to come. A very big thank you to Mandy Temple, Toni Saunders, Elizabeth Doyle, Geoff Trim, Kathy Pile and Kim Quodling for you efforts in getting ponies in the ring. We couldn't have done it without you!

Our next Members Information Day will be held at Gympie Showgrounds the weekend following the Qld All Welsh Show. See below post for details.

MEMBER INFORMATION DAYS

PREPARING TO WIN IN THE RING

Queensland is a state which is experiencing an accelerating interest in Welsh Ponies and Cobs. To assist in the enjoyment of their ponies and cobs the group invites members, their friends and non members to free practical demonstrations at Walloon and Gympie addressed by very experienced demonstrators. The program will cover the basics of producing the pony or cob for the show ring in-hand and under saddle.

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided by the Regional Promotional Group Committee members at both venues. A Light Lunch will be available for purchase.
Please inform Sue of your attendance to assist with catering.

At Palmerston Equestrian Centre, 2 Anthony's Road, Walloon, just a 5 min drive from the Warrego Hwy and not that far from the Cunningham.
Saturday 20th February 2010
Facilitators - Helen Slee and Christine Gray, Victoria
Helen Slee is the joint owner of the Arielen Welsh Mountain Pony Stud. She is a member of the Committee of Management and is a Judges Assessor. She also writes on Society topics for several publications.
Christine Gray is a partner of the Elargee Welsh Mountain Pony Stud. Chris is Secretary of the Ballarat & Central Highlands RPG, is on the Society’s judges panel and has judged at Royal shows in Australia & New Zealand and in the United Kingdom. She is also a Judges Assessor.

At Gympie Showgrounds
Saturday 27th March 2010
Facilitators - John and Ann James, Llandovery Wales
John and Anne James breed Welsh Ponies at their Sianwood Stud in West Wales. They also produce liveries for exhibiting both in hand and under saddle with considerable success at the leading shows in the U.K and Europe. Both are in demand to judge breeding classes and ridden classes in Europe and further afield. This is John’s third and Ann’s second visit to Australia.

PLEASE BRING A CHAIR

Program
10am Morning tea
10.30am Welcome
In Hand Pony
Feeding & Conditioning
Trimming & Presentation
Choice of Gear
On The Day
Handlers Dress & accessories
Show ring etiquette
In hand work out
Questions
Lunch & Junior Judges Training
Leading Rein Ponies
Open or Welsh
Choice of Pony
Presentation
Gear & Dress
Show & Welsh Hunters
Choice of Pony
Presentation
Gear & Dress
Questions
3.30pm Afternoon Tea

For further information contact
Sue Groundwater
0438 016 497 & 07 5483 4765
or
John Riley 07 4691 5204
or
Ruth Porter 07 4168 1672

QLD WELSH STUDS AD FOR 2010 SOCIETY JOURNAL

Attention All Stud Owners

The Queensland Regional Promotional Group will be submitting a black and white two page spread advertisement in the 2010 WPCS Journal to showcase QUEENSLAND WELSH STUDS. This year we would like to include a map of Queensland that will feature the locations of Queensland Welsh Studs, and potentially a small number of images of Queensland bred stock that will be faded into the background.

The Qld RPG would like to invite your Stud to participate in this feature advertisement. There will be a small fee of $25 per stud listing. Please complete the required details below and forward with payment (cheques to be made payable to the Qld Regional Promotional Group – WPCS of Australia) to: Tina Brewster, 268 Deltoro Road, Cedar Grove Qld 4285. Ph 0419 642 023

STUD NAME:
STUD PRINCIPAL/S NAME:
FULL STUD ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
MOBILE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
WEBSITE ADDRESS:
SECTION/S OF THE STUD BOOK THAT YOU BREED:
NAMES OF STALLIONS AT STUD (inc. Sect. i.e. A, B, C, D, P/W):

Hi-res images (minimum of 300dpi) of Qld bred Welsh ponies that may be used should be emailed direct to Tina at rothwhyl@bigpond.com

Deadline for guaranteed ad placement in this feature is: Monday 1st March 2010. Confirmation of your Stud Listing will only be emailed once payment and full details have been received.

We look forward to your support of this feature and to the promotion of Welsh Ponies and Cobs in our great State.

Yours sincerely
Tina Brewster
Publicity Officer
Qld Regional Promotional Group
Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc.

NEXT QLD RPG MEETING

The first Qld RPG Meeting for 2010 will be held this coming Sunday, 7th February at the Marburg Community Hall, at the usual time of 10am. Anyone interested in lending a hand at the forthcoming Qld All Welsh Show to be held in March is encouraged to attend. All welcome.