NEWS & NOTES FROM REGION (updated)

Cathy B. has sent around the following information:

Lessons and Block Checking for D2s and D3s
Cathy B is continuing the lessons at her farm, on Tues and Thurs evenings and now adding Sundays. Cost per session $10 per rider. Lesson taught either by Cathy or an older pony club member if available.
Times for lessons:
Tues and Thurs - 6 pm
Sundays - riding session 4:30 pm
** Block checking/Dismounted knowledge prep sessions - Sundays 6 to 7 pm - no charge for these sessions. We will cover the knowledge for the D2 and the D3 ratings. Blocks will be signed if member is knowledgable in that area. Block sheet must be completed for anyone taking their next rating. Session 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/1, and 10/8. Let Cathy know if you are coming.
** Riding sessions - every Tues., Thurs at 6 pm, Sundays at 4:30 pm. Cost $10/session
Older members - please volunteer to run some of these sessions. Our D's need your help to get ready for their next ratings. Email Cathy and let her know which sessions you can come to d teach.

Radnor 3 Day - Oct. 8th, Saturday Cathy will be helping to run the vet box at the end of the C section of XC (end of road and tracks and steeplechase), before the riders go out for the final D - XC section. Please let her know if any of you and/or your older members would like to volunteer to help Cathy at Radnor. She thinks this would be an excellent opportunity for all our older kids.

Bucks County Horse Park - Those in the NJ Region who have a pony club reduced fee membership at BCHP need to complete their 8 hours of volunteer work. The BCHP will continue to offer this reduced membership to 4H and PC only if they receive the volunteer hours from those who are members. There are lots of fun activities still on their calendar, so visit their website, find one and volunteer. Call Cathy if you are shy and she will find you a spot where they will really appreciate your help.

Nominating Committee - Regional nominating committee is Judy Harris, Mary Pat Gallagher and Bob Morris. Clubs are to give them nominations for our regional officers and committee heads - HMO, upper level ratings coordinator, RIC, and anything else that you can think of.

Thanks, Cathy B