Can you join a Pony Club without a horse?

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

What is a DC in Pony Club?

District Commissioner (DC): The volunteer leader of the local Club.

Do you need your own pony for Pony Club camp?

Anyone under the age of 25 can join as long as you wish to learn more about riding and horse care. You’ll also need a lot of enthusiasm and a great love for horses! You don’t even need to own your own pony to be part of The Pony Club.

Are Hackamores allowed in Pony Club?

A. 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.

Is Pony Club a registered charity?

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.

What is Pony Club UK?

The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for young riders, up to the age of 25, which encourages them to learn to ride and care for their ponies, while promoting high standards of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty.

What do you get when you join Pony Club?

Membership Benefits Sports – You can take part in NINE different Pony Club sports! Competitions – You can enter competitions near your home and at Area Level. You also have the opportunity to qualify for the National Championships, the Spring Festival and the National Quiz.

What does Pony Club camp do?

Activities include cross country practice, flat work, jumping, practical and theoretical stable management, Pony Club achievement badge sessions, evening events and demonstrations etc, leaving Somerford Park Farm by 4pm on the Sunday afternoon. We have a very busy schedule but there is time to relax too.

Are shadow rolls allowed at Pony Club?

Shadow rolls are not permitted. Blinkers, standing martingales, Market Harborough’s, running reins, draw reins, hackamores and bosals are not permitted.

How many pony clubs are there in Australia?

Pony Club Australia is flourishing – with over 800 active Clubs and over 40,000 members making Pony Club the largest equestrian organisation in Australia.

Does Pony Club still exist?

In 1998, the Centre Membership scheme was launched for those, without their own pony who ride at riding schools, to become Members and take part in all that The Pony Club has to offer. There are currently around 400 Pony Club Centres spread across the UK.