What does a pony club do?
Some of the activities provided by Pony Clubs in NSW include training and competition in dressage, jumping (showjumping and jumping equitation), cross country jumping, sporting, mounted games, polocrosse, trail rides, campdrafting, showriding, eventing and many others.
What does Pony Club membership include?
Membership of The Pony Club automatically includes third party liability cover for all member’s equestrian activities. This is a valuable benefit that protects Pony Club members in the event that a member is held liable for damage to third party property or an injury to a third party.
What age is Pony Club for?
Membership is open to anyone up to the age of 25. There is no national minimum age to join The Pony Club, although some Branches/Centres may have their own lower age limit depending on what they offer. It is advisable to contact your local Branch/Centre to see what ages they can cater for.
How much does it cost to join Pony Club?
Centre membership currently costs £29 per year. Centre Plus membership (for those who have their own horse or pony, but join in activities at a Pony Club centre) costs the same as branch membership. There are additional fees for training and competitions, but these are kept to a minimum.
How old is a 10 year old horse in human years?
Horse to Human Age Comparison Chart
| Horse Age | Stage of Life | Human Age |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Four Year Old | 20.5 |
| 5 | Physical Maturity | 24.5 |
| 7 | 28 | |
| 10 | 35.5 |
Can you join Pony Club without a pony?
You don’t have to have your own pony to join; you can simply join one of our linked riding schools where you can do your Pony Club activities. Non-riding members can compete in any non-ridden activity or event, such as the National Quiz, Winter Triathlon or Blue Cross Care.
Is Pony Club expensive?
Pony Club is moderately expensive—about $500 per child, but this covers lunch, six hours of tuition a day, and all the hay their horse can eat—but not prohibitively so. It is also ‘public’ in that it is open to anyone—well, anyone who can get their hands on a pony.
Can I join the Pony Club online?
Welcome to The Pony Club’s online member portal! You can use this portal to register your child to a Pony Club branch or centre, and process future membership renewals.
How often does Pony Club meet?
How often does the club/center have meetings? This varies between each club or center. Many clubs/centers have on mounted meeting and one unmounted meeting each month. Some clubs/centers meet weekly.
What are the pony club levels?
No matter what level of certification a riding member tests into they will be required to meet the SOP for both horse care and riding. The levels of certification start at what is called D Level (beginner), progressing to C Level (intermediate) then to B Level and A Level (advanced).
How do you qualify for the Pony Club Championship?
Members may qualify for the PC Championships in both the PC100+ and PC110. PC100+ Winning team qualifies automatically. 2nd team qualifies if 6 or more teams compete. 3rd team qualifies if 12 or more teams compete.
What should I wear to the Pony Club Rally?
Clothing. When mounted at Pony Club activities, Members should wear a riding jacket or Branch / Linked Centre sweatshirt, jodhpurs, a suitable plain-coloured shirt with a collar and The Pony Club tie. New clothing is not expected, but what is worn must be clean, neat and tidy.
What is a dressage rally?
Dressage rallies are a great way of keeping your pony/horse fit over the winter months, getting used to a new pony/horse and building a solid relationship, ironing out any problems or niggles you have in your competitive riding, challenging yourself and your pony with new movements or improving on movements that need …
What should I wear to the Pony Club?
Long sleeved plain shirt with collar and Pony Club tie or stock. Four Burrow (or plain) rugby shirt/sweatshirt – or a riding jacket. Pony Club membership badge with colour test felt under the badge. Plain jodhpurs with black/brown jodhpur boots or long boots.
Why is pony club good?
Pony Club teaches a solid foundation of correct riding based on timeless classical riding principles. Good horsemanship extends far beyond skills in the saddle. In Pony Club, you will learn an impressive depth of knowledge in equine behavior and training, health and fitness, nutrition and veterinary care.
How many Pony Club badges are there?
There are 22 Mini Achievement Badges, 35 Equine Achievement Badges, 14 Non Equine Achievement Badges, 9 Introduction to Competition Badges associated with each Discipline and 9 Competition Badges associated with each discipline.
What are the Pony Club badges?
The Pony Club offers Mini Achievement Badges for younger Members’ as well as both equine and non-equine Achievement Badges. Both types of achievement badge will help you to learn a wide range of skills like first-aid, farming, map reading, saddlery, road safety and grooming.
What is the Pony Club B test equivalent to?
BHS Stage 3
How do you order Pony Club badges?
Officials Only – Login to your Pony Club Official Harry Hall account to place orders for mini achievement badges. For telephone orders please call 01274 711117 Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm. Alternatively, send an email to: [email protected].