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rt. y Gl SS Enno tr Sop wna, - 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 16, 1988 Pony Club is looking At first glance, it's not clear who's in command--the tiny five ear old in the scuffed velvet rid- ing helmet, clutching the reins in her chubby hands--or the equally tiny chestnut pony, tossing his head as he canters willfully around the indoor arena. But at second glance, it becomes clear that the youngster is in charge of her horse. Using her legs to guide him, she has the pony walking, trotting and even Jumping on her command. "Raider", as the pony is known, doesn't have a hope of controlling Erin Pereira. With only a year of riding lessons under her belt, the youngster has all the confidence of a rider twice her age. Part of this confidence was in- spired by all she has learned in the Uxbridge Pony Club. The club started in December 1986, and while it has Uxbridge in its name, the club's 25 mem- bers are scattered around this area, including Seagrave and Uxbridge. Nancy Emo is in charge of the fledgling group, and she says one of its biggest problems has been solved with the help of Erin Perei- ra's mom, Terry. "We really didn't have a place to ride out of until Terry offered us her facility," she said. The "facility" is Northwood Equestrian Centre, within the vil- lage of Seagrave. It includes a large barn and an indoor arena-- just the ticket for the Pony Club. Terry even supplies rental hors- es for those who don't own their own. Because members of the club do not have to own their own ani- BS% DR. MORLEY E. PITTS 'a CHIROPRACTOR I. 2 for new mem 1 bers mals, and because lessons are free, any youngster up to the age of 21 can join the club without worry- ing about the normal expenses of . owning a horse. Present members range in age from four to 16, and while several do come from farm backgrounds, many do not. Nancy says the club is the best way to introduce the joys of horsemanship to young pcople, and many of the world's best Olympic riders were brought up as Pony Club members. The Uxbridge club meets two Sundays every month for lessons, in which cvent riding is empha- sized--including dressage, cross- country, and stadium jumping. But members are taught far more than just riding. Every aspect of horsemanship is taught, including grooming, feed, tack cleaning, basic medical care, and even how to dress for competition. Competition is an important part of pony clubbing. Riders are ranked from D (Beginners) up to A (Olympic calibre), and are ex- pected to participate in many re- gional, national and even interna- tional events. The Durham Pony Club, for ex- amply, recently hosted the Interna- tional Tetrathlon, a prestigious event where riders came from as far away as England and Ireland to participate. The Durham club is much older and more established than the fled- gling Uxbridge Club, with many Mayor Jerry Taylor officially opens the NEW CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE of DR. MORLEY PITTS more high-ranked riders. But with a capable crew of youngsters, all it will take is time and training to raise the Uxbridge pony clubbers up to A and B levels. Already this year, the Uxbridge Club is hosting the Prince Philip Games at Elgin Park. The games are put on once a year with sack races, egg and spoon races, pole bending--all done on horseback. This year, riders from various parts of the world will meet in Uxbridge to participate. And on September 18, at North- wood, the club will host an Open House at 2 p.m., where members of the public can enjoy demonstra- tions of lessons and of the Prince Philip Games, as well as a pot- luck supper. Nancy is hoping the Open House will inspire more young people to join the club. "We certainly are looking for new members," she says. "We really want to promote sound rid- ing and sound horsemanship." Anyone wanting more informa- tion about the club can call Nancy ~ at 852-5541, Terry at 985-8359 or District Commissioner Wayne Gi- nou at 852-6355. 247 Scugog Street, Port Perry -- NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER -- 985-4414 Lorl Brown, 9, takes Rebel around the arena during an Uxbridge Pony Club session at its base In Sea- grave. The relatively new club Is anxiously looking for members. See story for detalls. ADA'S LARGEST CHAIN OF PAINT AND LPAPER STORES... 235 STORES ACROSS ADA TO SERVE YOUR DECORATING NEEDS. DIRECT FROM OUR FACTORIES TO YOU. Color Your World he Experts' Choice. Your Choice. The Best Choice ed designs. Sons and ON Zee eg book price WALLCOVERINE & PRINT § 99 Fir ERING us st quality o, m $ fom ol 3 : nly No secongs . s/n Swim Nad . wh €9 book S/n ¥ 3300 SUPER WHL 1° Supplies sy Price upto $15 99g /p | ¥ EXTERIOR F * CUARAN T2200) OIL BA Co $ ANTEED to 150 5 years: SHINGLE STAIN GE/AND | HALL COrepg CLINIC argest ora on HOGAN'S vering HEARING AID CENTRE of Port Perry DENNIS J. HOGAN 230 Queen Street * NOTE NEW NUMBER * 985-4422 iT ~ © BY 64 WATER STREET -- 3 for apORcahon or mgRahon pd WED. ONLY