Tidbits of the Month - Equestrian Federation of Jamaica March - April 2014 | Page 5

MARCH - APRIL 2014 OF THE MONTH PONDEROSA CROSS-COUNTRY CAMP As a veteran Ponderosa rider, I have had the pleasure of enjoying many magical Ponderosa camps. It is much more than just an ordinary camp; it’s a retreat with our horses from the world. I have asked Betty Wates to write a short summary of this year’s fun-filled Ponderosa Camp. “Ponderosa Camp was held between April 12th-15th. We had riders were divided into 3 groups, which went well as the more experienced riders helped our first timers, Isabel Chen and Ella McConnell, both 8 years old. Sarah Misir did very well with her young horse, except in his joy of life made her buy ground. Charlotte Clivio was brilliant on her special Goofy. Claire Schwapp was great on Trelawny, as was Sophia Asher on Ali Baba, Hannah Deleon on Jack, Annie Stewart on Tsunami. The Champion crosscountry rider was Danielle Gore on Cali, who cantered the whole course, like one should. There were a lot of clear rounds, but some trotting down hill as nerves took place! Robyn Hugh Sam rode Domino and Hannah Ball rode Gemini. Madeleine Aquart from Cayman also came and did well on Hannah; this makes her third Ponderosa Camp. We took the horses to the river that runs through United Estates, which was a lot of fun. Sâyan Johnston and Jason Walter were a great help over duration of the camp, but the girls were more than poor Jason could cope with. This was a sleep over camp, with children and clothes strewn over each room. I must say it took a day to clear up, and a day to recover, and I am ready again any time they are! They are really a lovely group of children. They have to sharpen up to beat Annie at card games! - Love, Mother Wates “ For more information contact Betty ‘Mother’ Wates (382 4641) REARING TO GO! PONDEROSA CROSS-COUNTRY COURSE AND UNITED ESTATE RIVER If anyone has horses, tack or riding equipment for sale, or is wanting to buy, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or send a message to our EFJ Facebook page with further details or a picture so that it may be incorporated in next months news letter. Tig hts fo r sal e Cheek Piece for sale Bit for sa le Kids size small Irideon riding tights, dark colored U S$2 5.00 . [email protected] Chap s for sal e Ariat Half chaps size 5. (Would fit a child ages 10-12) U S$60 .00 [email protected] Ja ck et and stoc k tie for sal e Used / good condition. Devon Aire black show jacket and stock tie. Size 10. (Small adult). US$ 50. 00 [email protected] D re ssage S addle fo r sale Stübben Dressage saddle (Girth and leathers included) US$ 100 0.00. [email protected] 431-5655 Brand new Courbette cheek pieces, brown. Horse size. US $20 .00 [email protected] Brand new albacon French link snaffle bit size 5.75 US $3 0.0 0 [email protected] H elm et fo r sal e Brand new black Charles Owen helmet. US $100 .00 [email protected] S how shirt fo r sale Good condition Riding Sport girls show shirt size extra small U S$2 0.00 . 886-5659 Seek in g Sadd le Seeking 15”inch all purpose or jumping youth saddle. Good condition, reasonably priced. [email protected] 885-5649 [email protected] A ssorted G ear for sal e Boots and Equestrian Gear Carina Melville - 3824987 5 J umping Sad dle fo r sale Stübben Jumping Saddle [email protected] 815-2928