To encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all approved kinds of sport connected with horses and riding.

To provide instruction in Horsemanship and to instill in members the proper care of their animals.

To promote the highest ideals of fellowship, citizenship and loyalty, and to cultivate strength of character and self-discipline.

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The year you turn 6 years old is the normal requirement.

Your horse has to be 3 years old and they cannot jump until they are 4 years old.

Not all types are allowed at Pony Club rallies and events. Hackamores are not allowed nor are running gags, double bridles or Dr Bristle bits. Curb bits with a chain are allowed but not with a cross over, hanoverian or drop nosebands. Dutch gags are allowed plus the usual snaffles.

Most clubs have one rally a month. Our club has their rally on the 1^st Sunday of each month starting at 9.30am.

A standard approved helmet, boots with a small heel. Jodhpurs and pony club uniform are encouraged but not compulsory.

Pony Club also caters for riders without horses.

Pony club teaches the basic steps in riding and caring for your horse. You learn the basic veterinary skills, and farrier’s tools. You meet other people from all parts of town and the country. You learn to help and look out for each other and you can compete and represent your club.

During your time with Pony Club, you can achieve certificates from the basic knowledge right up to a very high standard which is recognised world wide.

Many riders have their beginnings in this way. You may attend one rally and pay your insurance. If you enjoy it and want to come again then you pay the yearly subscription less the insurance.