Iveagh Inspire at The Pony Club Conference
Iveagh Pony Club Members Presenting their work at The Annual Pony Club UK Conference
Members of the Iveagh Branch of the Pony Club have recently completed a hugely successful project to preserve the rich 50 year history their Branch. The project which was very generously funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund culminated in the production of a beautiful book and a fascinating, lively and fun film.
The book, packed with photographs tells the story of the club by interweaving the stories of past and present members with the writing of an editorial board, made up of members aged 10-24. Their fascinating film begins in the amazing summer of 2013 by following members’ fortunes as they prepare for Championship competitions, and along the way reveals the role the club has played in the success that former members have had at Olympic and World Championship level through all equestrian disciplines.
Iveagh Pony Club Members at The Annual Pony Club UK Conference
Such has been the success of the project that the Editorial Board were invited to present their work at the prestigious annual Pony Club Conference, which was held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey on 5thMarch 2014. Presenting at an event of this nature was a massively daunting task, as well as being a huge accolade for the Branch. The Conference was attended by well in advance of 500 delegates, including dignitaries such as Lady Lloyd-Webber, who is President of the Pony Club. She said that the children were wonderful and a credit to Area 17.
Iveagh Pony Club Members Presenting their work at The Annual Pony Club UK Conference
The Project Manager, Dr Sally Walmsley, introduced the project to the Conference, after which each member of the Editorial Board had a part to play in the presentation. The delegates were truly inspired by the members of Iveagh, and the project was unbelievably well received. Liz Lowry (Area 17 Rep) and Vanne Campbell (Iveagh DC) were both extremely proud of the members.
Books and DVD’s can be obtained by contacting any of the following:
Áine Lavery 07859 919795
Sally Walmsley 07084 448496
Vanne Campbell 07703 594759
Shirley McCombe 07825 141171
Or any Iveagh committee member
