Where are the Pony Club Championships?
Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire
Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire, 12th-20th August 2022
Following a highly-successful first year, we are delighted to announce that The Pony Club Championships will be returning to Offchurch Bury for 2022.
How do you qualify for the Pony Club Championship?
How do I qualify? Each Pony Club Area will hold a qualifying competition, where a number of teams and individuals will progress through to the Championships. To qualify for The Pony Club Championships you must compete at your Area competition. Eventing 2022 Championship results are on Pony Club results.
How old is the Pony Club?
The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for young people interested in ponies and riding. Founded in England in 1929, and granted independent charitable status on 1st January 1997, there are around 330 Branches and 400 Centres in the UK alone.
Can I join Pony Club without a horse?
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.
Can you join Pony Club without a pony?
You don’t need to own a pony to join The Pony Club!
What is grassroots dressage?
The Pony Club Grassroots Regional Championships are an entry level team competition in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing which are ideal for the more novice Branch and Centre Members. They’re a perfect stepping stone for anyone looking to compete at The Pony Club Championships in the future!
Can you ride a horse in Pony Club?
The Pony Club is for everyone up to the age of 25, and members come from all walks of life and all riding abilities.
What is The Pony Club C test?
The objectives of the C Test are to “have a knowledge of the care and working of a pony off grass and to be in control of the pony on the roads and in the countryside, with a proper regard for country lore”.
What does grassroots mean in horses?
Definition of a grassroots rider – a person who engages in the most basic level of horse-riding (as opposed to an amateur – a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis)
What is the highest level of Pony Club?
The A Certification is the highest riding certification available to USPC members. The A is able to ride mounts at various levels of schooling with judgment, tact and effectiveness; to train young mounts; and to retrain spoiled mounts.
What is The Pony Club B test equivalent to?
BHS Stage 3
Pony Club B Test
B Test is the equivalent of BHS Stage 3 and allows direct entry at that level, subject to certain criteria.
What is ESUK?
About Us. Equine Sports UK Limited (ESUK) is a company that has been created to give the weekend and grassroots riders their very own Championships.
What is a grass roots rider?
What is the Pony Club B test equivalent to?
What is the D test Pony Club?
This is a voluntary test. ‘D’ Test riders are expected to be able to ride a pony off the lead rein in walk and trot in an enclosed area. They should also know the basic needs of a pony in summer and winter and be able to handle a pony with confidence. Jumping is not required.
Can I teach with Pony Club B test?
Who is this course is for? Pony Club Members who are 16 yrs or older and hold B test (some exceptions for C+) and are enthusiastic to teach at D/D+ level.
What is Pony Club B test equivalent to?
Pony Club B Test