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