The Cabbyl Club  Committee recently presented a cheque to The Brooke Animal Hospital.

The Cabbyl Committee were delighted to be able to hand over £1,105.11 to Mrs Wendy Bibby who kindly accepted the cheque on behalf of the charity.

This fantastic amount was the result of our annual charity show..............The Norman Hathersitch Memorial Easter Fun Show. It is very rewarding to once again be able to make such a large charitable donation. Our thanks go to all the competitors who supported this event.Mr Chris Sayle for the fantastic venue and The Royal Bank Of Scotland for once again supporting our charity.

Next years Easter Fun show will be raising money for The Isle Of Man Breast Care and The Isle of Man Hospice. Please make a note for your diary and come and support this fun event.

Cabbyl Boot Camp Report

This year the Cabbyl Club celebrates its 30th anniversary. To mark this occasion the committee were open to suggestions and ideas (polite ones of course!) of something different that the club could do this year.

It was suggested that we hold a “boot camp”………..like pony club camp but for adults. This sounded like a good idea! Now some ideas seem a good idea at the time, but in reality turn out to be far from it. I am pleased to say that this idea turned out to be a FANTASTIC one.

After months of planning a group of nine riders gathered at Kennaa on the Friday evening of Tynwald weekend. This gathering gave us a chance to meet each other, sort out the allocated grazing, bed down for those who had elected to keep their horses stabled, and for us intrepid campers to put up our camp beds etc. (we were not too intrepid as we were actually “camping” in the club house!)

Early Saturday morning trailers started to arrive. As I had always hoped, there was a really good mix of riders and type of horses. I am sure that among them, there were a few a bit anxious as to what they had let themselves in for! It would soon become obvious that no one need have worried.

Tea and toast out of the way and the weekend started.

Rides were split into three. Saturday and Sunday mornings saw them having a 90 min flat lesson, and in the afternoon 90 min of jumping. The rides were split according to experience etc. It worked well in that a rider who was more experienced, could be in the top flat group, while being in the least experienced ride when it came to jumping.

Our flat instructors, Vicki Fleming, Angela Kennedy and Zara Barton each gave excellent lessons to their groups. Jumping instruction was in the very capable hands of Hilary Shimmin, Natalie Pell and Eileen Pote. Again, it was fantastic to see those who started the weekend anxious about jumping, actually enjoying themselves.

EVERYONE benefited so much from these lessons and I would like to thank all of the instructors for helping and encouraging their rides.

To allow the horses (and riders) time to rest and recover from their lessons, the campers enjoyed watching and taking part in five practical demonstrations over the weekend.

Sylvia Pemberton gave two really enjoyable talk/demos on plaiting/trimming, show turn out and ring craft. Proving that small changes can make a big difference. I think quite a few campers were surprised as to how much they enjoyed these sessions.

Lottie Pote kindly came along to demonstrate the importance of long reining, not only to young horses but also to those recovering from injury etc. By the end of the session a few of the campers were having a go themselves and really enjoyed it. Thanks go to Jess Hardman for the use of her horse Dusty who behaved impeccably throughout.

Zara Barton gave us the opportunity to watch her Andalucian stallion in the school, ridden on this occasion by Vicki Fleming. He looks to be a real sweetheart and among his many talents he is being trained to be Para Olympic ride.

Zara then rode her 5yr Old Dutch Warmblood, explaining the importance of the training involved in bringing on young dressage horses.

Hilary Shimmin gave us the opportunity to watch a free school jumping session. Patrick, a real gentleman of a horse belonging to Ann Atkinson (a camper), was our “model” for this demo. It was very revealing to watch how any horse left to its own devices can jump so well and so freely without the “help” from its rider.

For those who needed it, there was also the chance to practice trailer reversing. Thanks go to Paul and Mr Barton for their time and patience!

Campers were kept fed and watered by lunch and tea/coffee/cake breaks, with evening meals at the pub!

Monday morning was an absolute hive of activity, as the weekend ended with a dressage and S.J. competition. Quite a few of the “campers” had never ridden a dressage test before, so to ride a test in a competition was quite a step up. Nerves were put to one side as they competed within their rides. Mrs Anne Quigley was not only judging the dressage but also “the best turned out prize”.

I have to say I was so proud of them all. Horses and riders turned out to a very high standard………Sylvia would have been very pleased, that so much of what she had demonstrated on Saturday had been put into practice.

The weekend ended with lunch and a prize giving.

One of the most difficult tasks asked of the instructors was to select just one rider from each ride to be awarded a prize. It was a pretty wide brief, tried hard, had overcome a problem, improved etc etc. Everyone had worked very hard and without doubt all had improved, so these were not easy decisions.

 

Prizewinners

Instructors prize

Flat rides:
Carole Wescott, Ann Atkinson, Janice Woods

Jumping:
Laura Kelly, Sam Frize, Anne Atkinson

Dressage competition

1, Sam Frize, Gypsy. 2, Carole Westcott, Shannon. 3, Laura Kelly, Bailey.

1, Ann Atkinson, Patrick. 2, Gina Buckcross, Harry. 3, Anne Quaye, Gem

1, Zoë Murray, Fritz Baron, 2, Suzanne Young, War and Wisdom. 3, Janice Woods, Duncan

Best turned out prize went to Zoë and Baron

S.J. competition

1a, Zoë Murray. 2, Laura Kelly.

1b,Anne Quaye

1,Sam Frize. 2, Carole Westcott

1, Gina Buckcross, Janice Woods, Ann Atkinson, Suzanne Young

It was very heart warming to see everyone being so supportive to each other.

There were a few candidates for the prize of funniest moment caught on camera, and the winner was………… I think I will keep her identity secret!

The Cabbyl Club would like to thank all of the following for their generosity in sponsoring the prizes for this boot camp. Elaine Gordon Island Saddlery Kirk Michael, Horse and Rider Tynwald Mills, Country Warehouse Braddan, The Mitre Hotel Ramsey, Farmers Combine Ramsey. Everyone very much appreciated the lovely prizes that had been donated.

I know that all of the campers really enjoyed the weekend. It was mission accomplished really, everyone improved their way of going, and so much fun was had by all. I know they would join me in thanking all the instructors, and those giving the demonstrations for making the weekend the huge success that it was.

The Cabbyl Club would also like to thank Lesley Ingham and Kennaa Estates for their cooperation.

Continuing the thread of doing something a bit different to celebrate our 30 th anniversary, the next event will be held on 2 August at Ballawhane Andreas. The Miniathlon and Fun Show will cater for everyone.

Fun Show classes can be entered on the day to enable competitors to fit the classes around the miniathalon, while the miniathalon classes must be entered in advance.

Miniathalon will be a fun competition with classes for all ages………..the emphasis being FUN. Dressage, s.j. and a timed bending pole phase make up the ridden elements. Scores from each phase will be added to three non-riding elements. None of which will be difficult or daunting!

Due to an oversight, heights of the jumps in the miniathalon classes were not mentioned on the schedule. They are as follows: Class 24. 1ft. Class 25. Ift.6. Class 26 2ft.

Loads of rosettes to be won, together with fantastic spot prizes that will be awarded throughout the day. Mr Chris Sayle of Ballawhane has generously donated these prizes.

For information on this or any Cabbyl event please contact Elaine 812265.

Spring 2009

CABBYL NEWSLETTER

At long last, the days are getting longer, and the thought of better weather, and with it, less mud, start to become a reality! “Thank goodness for that” can I hear you say?

This year the Cabbyl Club celebrates its 30th anniversary. I know there are quite a few of you that have been supporters of the club for all of those 30 years, and we appreciate your continued support.

This committee continues to work hard, as have all the previous committees, to ensure all competitors of all abilities are catered for and most importantly made to feel welcome at our events.

Last year we had an ongoing supporters' competition. Points were gained by helping at our events and for each class entered at our events.

Stephen Wade sponsored this competition, the prize being a pair of Dubarry Boots. Gina Buckcross was the delighted winner of this fabulous prize. Stephen can be contacted on 459158/897310 for all your ground works, digger hire etc.

Once again we have been lucky to secure sponsorship for this years supporters competition.

C.S.I. Limited The islands Insulation Specialist
Tel 815285

This year we have changed the format. We will raffle this years prize, a Stubben Bridle (no bit) Raffle tickets will be awarded to those who offer help in stewarding etc. Tickets can be purchased when making an entry or at any of our events. The draw will take place at the AGM.

We start the season on 28th March with the popular Pay and Play. For those of you who have as yet not come along to this event, it is very simple……….you pay your money and you go and play on the jump X course. No competition, no elimination, no stress! Ideal to just have a go and build up you or your horses confidence.

The following day is the Mini Jump X competition. Once again, if you haven't done this kind of thing before, it s a great way to start X country jumping. Nothing too daunting, rustic jumps set around an undulating field.

Easter Sunday is the date for our annual Fun Show. Loads of rosettes and Easter eggs are on offer at this event.

This show is held in memory of our late president Mr Norman Hathersich. In his memory, all profits from this show are donated to charity. We have been delighted to donate £2,000.00 in the last two years. So, an even better reason to come along and support this show, have fun and support a charity. This year we will be donating to the Brook animal hospital.

Our May show schedule has been altered this year to include some new classes. We asked for suggestions and have incorporated those that we felt would be popular. So, please support them if you would like them to be a regular feature of this show.

This year we will be having qualifiers for the Veteran Horse Society. This could be your chance to qualify and eventually get to compete at OLYMPIA ! In hand and ridden class for horses/ponies. If there are sufficient entries these classes will be split, and judged in age groups. Veteran Horse Society and Dodson and Horrell have sponsored this event. We have also included ridden M&M and ponies ridden by adults. I would hope that these classes would be very well supported!

Tynwald weekend is the date of a very new event for the club. We will be running a “Pony Club Camp” for adults. You and your four-legged friend will be staying at Kennaa for the weekend. Instruction on the flat in the morning and jumping lessons in the afternoon. Practical demonstrations slotted in between! Dressage and jumping competition to round the camp off. Breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea, coffee and cake included. Evenings we will have pub meal (at riders own expense). Loads of instruction, loads of rosettes, loads of prizes and most of all LOADS OF LAUGHS!

We are finalising the last few details of this camp. We would ask any one who is interested to call Elaine on 812265. I will send out a detailed schedule and costs. The club has no intension of “making money” on this event. Costs will be kept to the absolute minimum, as we would like this event to be affordable to anyone who would like to go. We will need 15 riders (to make it viable) split into three rides (depending on ability level). Riders will be able to ride at different levels on the flat and jumping. Having said that, it will be strictly on a first come first basis.

Hopefully, we will see you all at our events over the coming months.

For more information on any of the Cabbyl events (and for any offers of help!) please ring Elaine on 812265.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO ALWAYS BE SAFE - BE SEEN

Mr Norman Hathersich was the clubs president from January 2001 until he passed away in 2007. Long before his presidency, Norman was a great supporter of the club and rarely missed an event.

The Cabbyl Clubs Easter Fun Show.....The Norman Hathersich Memorial Show was very successful, which was very pleasing as,at the AGM it had been decided to donate all the profit from this show to the Palliative Care Nurses  (previously known as McMillan nurses) at Hospice.

Today (13 August) Committee members, together with Normans daughters Jane Hathersich-Jones and Tracey Wiltcher and Normans grandson Toby Wiltcher handed over a cheque £1008.60 to members of staff at the Hospice.   

RBS International have a community cash back scheme. Members of staff involved in fund raising can make a claim to the scheme and their fund raising efforts will be matched. Thanks to our hard working committee member Janice, we were able to double our profit total of £504.30 and donate twice that amount. This is the second year in succession we have donated over £1,000.00  to chosen charities. Last years recipients were The Isle of Man branch of Riding for the Disabled and Island Horse and Pony Aid.

Thanks to every one who has in any way supported the Cabbyl Club over the past year. We are especially indebted to the land owners who allow us the use of their land to hold our events