Can You Join More Than One Pony Club?

It is desirable that they should have the use of a pony. Membership is of a Branch and a Member cannot join more than one Branch at one time.

Can you go to 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 many branches does The Pony Club have?

About 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.

How often should you ride a pony?

If you want to ride in upper-level competitions, it’s not uncommon for horses to get an intense training session 6 days a week. However, if you just want to keep your horse in a healthy physical condition, riding your horse three times a week for at least 20 minutes at a time can help maintain a good level of health.

Can you wear earrings at Pony Club?

No jewellery is allowed for safety reasons, other than a wristwatch, a wedding ring, a stock pin worn horizontally or a tie clip.

What is the highest level of Pony Club?

A. 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 a C+ in Pony Club?

It is the first of the riding certifications to evaluate a member’s ability to transfer their riding skills from their own horse to an unknown horse. If the C-3 riding test is passed before the H-B, the member becomes a C+. The minimum age for the C-3 certification is 13 years old.

What is the difference between Pony Club branch and Centre?

However, anyone who owns a pony, keeps it at a Pony Club Linked Riding Centre and has no means of transporting it may apply for Centre membership. If a member does have a pony and transport they must join their local Branch, however if they wish to remain a Centre Member as well they may do so.

How long can a pony be ridden?

Some horses have physical conditions or diseases that require an early retirement. Other horses can be ridden late into their life without issues. As a general rule, most horses should stop being ridden between 20 to 25 years old. Any horse, no matter their age, still requires a decent amount of exercise.

Can horses be left alone for a week?

Although your horse can be safely left alone overnight, you should never leave your horse unattended for longer than 10 hours. Doing so can have a serious impact on the health or happiness of your equine companion.

Is it OK to ride your horse once a week?

Riding helps keep a horse healthy and fit. If you pleasure ride, spending most of your time walking or slow trotting, there is no reason you shouldn’t ride your horse every day. For most of us, horseback riding is a pleasure, but for some people, it’s the last thing they want to do.

What should I bring to The Pony Club?

Be sure to check a variety of pony camps to see which activities they want to get involved with!
For the rider:

• Their pony!
• Hats (checked and tagged)
• Hair nets.
• Boots.
• Jodhpurs.
• Jodhpur clips.
• Gloves.
• Chaps / Gaiters.

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 should I wear to The Pony Club test?

You should wear a tweed jacket, with Pony Club badge and felt on the left lapel. Shirt and Pony Club tie. Gloves, correctly fitted body protector for jumping, medical armband, Jodhpur boots and half chaps. Jodphurs can be cream or beige.

How tall should an 11 year old pony be?

Typically, children up to the age of 12 ride 12.2hh ponies, at age 12 to 16 years they ride 14.2hh ponies, and then from 16 and up they move onto horses. If your child isn’t the tallest or strongest rider, there’s the middle size of 13.2hh to consider too.

What age is Pony Club for?

Age 8 and Under
Most Pony Club Branches or Centres will offer fun seasonal activities for little ones such as Easter Egg hunts, fancy dress, fun rides, picnics and lots more. And importantly – being active outside and getting lots of fresh air!

What is a Level 3 horse?

The intermediate rider is able to mount and dismount their horse unassisted, use basic riding aids, ride at a rising trot for at least 10 minutes, to change and control the pace from a walk to a trot and comfortably canter over short distances. RIDING ABILITY – LEVEL 3.

Is 14.2 considered a pony?

For many forms of competition, the official definition of a pony is a horse that measures less than 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm) at the withers. Standard horses are 14.2 or taller.

What is a grade C horse?

Grade JD* is a pony with 149 points or less on its competition record and Grade C** is a horse with 999 points or less on its competition record.

What is the D test Pony Club?

Jumping is not required. D+’ Test riders should be able to walk, trot and canter. They will need to walk their pony up and down a hill, walk without stirrups, and ride over a very small fence in an enclosed field. They should be able to tack up, clean tack, groom a pony and recognise rugs.

What are the benefits of Pony Club?

The Pony Club program instills confidence and teaches valuable life skills in teamwork, leadership and more. 10. Pony Club creates future business leaders for any industry. Strong business skills are built through stable management: budgeting, record-keeping and interacting with professionals in the equine industry.