What Is Needed For Pony Club Camp?

Horse Care

• Coggins and health records.
• Medications (if applicable)
• Grooming kit (dandy brush, body brush, hoof pick, mane and tail brush, curry comb, rag, etc.)
• Wash bucket.
• Bathing supplies (shampoo, conditioner, sweat scraper, sponges, etc)
• Shipping boots.
• Fly spray.
• Fly mask.

What do you need for a pony club?

Pony Club Camp can be loads of fun!
Miscellaneous items

• Bike (for quick transportation)
• Backpack or tote bag.
• Camera.
• Cell phone.
• Water bottle (refillable one that you can use throughout to stay hydrated)
• Bonus item: we have seen some Pony Club members use a hydration backpack, so that is a bonus idea to consider.

What is pony camp?

Summer Pony camp – 4 day camp – This 4 day camp features 8 riding sessions, poles, jumping, hacking (where abilities permit), dressage, competitions, rosettes and pony care. The week culminates in a show jumping competition on the grass. These camps sell out every year, so please book ahead if you want to take part.

Do you need a pony for pony club?

You don’t need to own a pony to join The Pony Club!

What is the highest level of Pony Club?

A. The A Certification is the highest riding certification available to USPC members.

What are the 5 needs of horses?

The text below explains how these five freedoms apply to horses.

• Freedom from hunger and thirst.
• Freedom from discomfort.
• Freedom from pain, injury and disease.
• Freedom from distress and fear.
• Freedom to express natural behaviour.

Do you need your own horse for pony camp?

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.

What kind of shelter does a pony need?

While they don’t necessarily need an enclosed box stall free of anything harmful, they do need something to protect them from nature’s elements such as rain, wind, snow, hail and extreme heat. The shelter should be at least 10 feet x 12 feet for one horse or pony and 8 feet tall.

What happens at a Pony Club rally?

Rallies may be show jumping, cross country, flatwork/dressage or a combination. There are also stable management rallies and games rallies. The time of the rally and venue will be given in the programme. The time stated is the actual start time, so please arrive early so that you are tacked up and ready to ride.

What do pony clubs 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.

Do I need insurance to loan a pony?

There is no requirement to have any insurance to take a horse on loan. It is certainly worth making sure insurance is discussed with the owner, so you are clear on whether they expect the horse to be insured, and making sure this is included in the loan agreement to refer back to if needed.

How much land do you need for two ponies?

In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional acre for each additional horse (e.g., five acres for four horses). And, of course, more land is always better depending on the foraging quality of your particular property (70% vegetative cover is recommended).

Can a pony be kept alone?

Some horses thrive living alone but others are anxious or depressed without an equine companion. Keeping a horse alone can be challenging, but remember, a busy horse is a happy horse.

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 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 age does a pony reach full height?

By around 12 months old, the horse will have reached roughly 90 percent of their height. After this rapid growth period, the growth rate slows down substantially, typically taking another 4 to 6 years for them to finally reach their maximum height and weight.

What do horses enjoy the most?

Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas. Most horses will chew these treats before swallowing, but horses that gulp large pieces of a fruit or vegetable have a risk of choking.

What is the best habitat for a horse?

Domesticated, or tamed, horses can live in almost any habitat, but wild horses prefer plains, prairies, and steppes for many reasons. Horses need wide open spaces for defense purposes, and they need some shelter, like trees or cliffs, to protect them from the elements.

What you need for a horse checklist?

Essential Horse-Riding Gear for the Horse

1. Saddle, Saddle Pad, and Girth. A saddle is likely the largest investment you’ll make for your horse.
2. Bridle, Reins, and Bit.
3. Stirrup Leathers and Irons.
4. Grooming Tools.
5. Fly Spray.
6. Horse Blanket or Sheet.
7. First Aid Kit.

Is it cheaper to board a horse or keep it at home?

If you have the space and facility to keep your equines at home, it’s more cost effective and offers a number of advantages that boarding does not.

Can you keep a horse on 1 acre?

In general, most horses require at least one to two acres of land per horse. One acre may be sufficient in areas with lush grass and plenty of rainfall. However, in drier climates or during periods of drought, two or more acres may be necessary to provide enough grass for grazing.