Mission: The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is an educational organization which builds the foundations of teamwork and sportsmanship through riding, mounted sports, care of horses and ponies , while developing and enhancing leadership, confidence, responsibility, and a sense of community in its youth and adult members.
What do you do at a Pony Club?
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 teach you?
Pony Club is the largest equestrian educational organization in the world. ... The cornerstones of our foundation are education, safety, sportsmanship, stewardship and FUN. Members learn riding and the care of horses through mounted sports .
What happens when you join Pony Club?
Membership Benefits
Being a Pony Club Member brings some fantastic opportunities: ... Learning and Training – You can work towards Achievement Badges, Mini Badges and take The Pony Club’s internationally-recognised Tests . Insurance – Membership automatically provides you with personal liability insurance.
Do I need a horse for Pony Club?
Now everyone can ride with Pony Club – even riders (children over 5yrs and adults) who don’t have their own horse, or the exclusive use of a horse. Centre Member riders can experience Pony Club by riding trained school horses at one of our Pony Club Accredited Centres.
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.
Can you join Pony Club without a pony?
Do you need your own pony? No. We run a Centre Membership Scheme at Pony Club centres , which allows members without a horse or pony to enjoy all the benefits of membership. Pony Club centres are approved riding schools or equestrian centres, which are linked to the Pony Club.
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.
Why is pony club good?
Pony Club teaches a solid foundation of correct riding based on timeless classical riding principles . You will learn good balance and communication-developing into a thinking and effective rider, always with your horse’s best interest at heart. ... Good horsemanship extends far beyond skills in the saddle.
What are the levels of Pony Club?
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) .
Is Pony Club Free?
It is a yearly renewable membership . E-membership dues cannot be applied towards any other Pony Club membership. Once your membership has been received with payment and reviewed, if new to Pony Club you will be sent an email on how to set up your Pony Club online record.
What should I wear to The Pony Club?
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 happens at a Pony Club rally?
What is a rally? A working rally is one at which instruction is given . It may be either mounted or unmounted, the latter usually being for horse/pony care instruction. Rallies may be show jumping, cross country, flatwork/dressage or a combination.
How much do pony clubs cost?
How much does it cost? It only costs $110 per calendar year to become a Centre Member. Pony Club Accredited Centres set their own costs for lessons, programs and other activities.
How do you ride without owning a horse?
- Take Lessons. You’re never too old or too experienced to take riding lessons. ...
- Lease a Horse. Leasing a horse is a popular way to continue riding without actually owning a horse. ...
- Offer Up Training Rides. ...
- Catch Ride. ...
- Volunteer at a Horse Rescue.
What does Pony Club membership include?
As a Pony Club member you can work towards our range of Achievement Badges, Mini Achievement Badges and Competition Badges, learning vital skills along the way ! You can also improve your riding and horse care skills by working up through The Pony Club Efficiency Tests – will you achieve the coveted A Test?
