January Meeting.
The meeting was very successful with approximately 45 people present for the forum. Alan Pearce represented the Education and Welfare Committee of the W.P.C.S. and was able to answer the many different questions that were put to him. Also giving news of concerns that members had regarding new legislation. The visits out to Area Associations is obviously the way forward since the previous seminars were poorly attended. The fund raising for the new events has got off to a very good start thanks to the members and friends who bought and sold the many raffle tickets. The draw took place at the Bailey Arms in front of all that were present in the meeting. Congratulations to the following prize winners and also a thank you to Mr. Pearce who resubmitted his prize.
 

1st     J.A.Wodland.   0242
2nd     Bob Edwards.   0110
3rd     Stuart Franklin  1541
4th     Allen Evans.     0021
5th     Kelly Cooper.    1459
6th     G.Barker.        1353
7th     Roger Davies.   1256
8th     Ann Tite.        0995
9th    Jodie Stokes.     1272
10th   Dorothy Williams.  1786
 
 
Members present at the meeting were all given the opportunity to nominate judges for the Summer show, names being placed on prepared sheets indicating each section. Ten names for each section were then drawn and the judges have now been booked.
 

Summer Show 2010
Section A   Ruth Thacker.
Section B   Tracey Landon.
Section C   Julie Williams.
Section D Nicola Davies.
Part Bred/Ridden Mrs. D. Powell.
 
Apologies to some members whose details were unable to be included on the journal page this year as they were submitted too late. These will remain in credit and be included for next year. Membership runs from September to September so please ask for a form if you need one. New members are joining all the time and it is good to see the Assoc. moving forward successfully.
 
February Meeting.
 
Again a very well attended meeting for speaker Mr. D. Harris of the Pennal Stud. It proved to be a special evening full of questions, answers, opinions and humour. An evening that went on late into the night and very much enjoyed by everyone there.
Special thanks to Mr. Harris for sharing his thoughts and experiences with Gwent Area members.
 
 

March meeting (26th)
The March meeting allowed time for dicussion about forthcoming events and also some set backs in organising the new Festival. As there are many new events this year, many of the available dates have been taken up with fund raising towards the Royal Welsh Show.
It has been decided to hold the Gwent Area Festival in 2011 to ensure that as many people as possible will be able to take part and also encourage more spectators.
Our speaker, in the March meeting, was Mr Byron Jones who spoke about his business interests and hobby which both involve successful times with driving horses. Our thanks to him for a much enjoyed evening and as there were a number of interested people I'm sure that he will be hearing from us quite soon.
 
 The Gwent Area Stallion Parade took place at Sunnybank Equestrian Centre in Caerphilly on April 4th. The positive comments received by the society have been extremely encouraging and it has proved to be a positive step forward in introducing new events. Apologies in the delay in updating the web site which is down to family illness  so photographs and recognition for contributions will soon be available. Many thanks to everyone who supported the event, you made the day special for people who were ready to work hard and introduce something new.
 

Please come along and enjoy what will
be a very good opportunity to make your choice or just enjoy watching.
 
 

 The committee look forward to seeing everyone very soon.