Devon and Somerset Pony Club branch win the Prince Philip Cup
Devon and Somerset branch of the Pony Club won the final of the Prince Philip Cup at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS)
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The Pony Club runs training opportunities and competitions for young people interested in riding.
The charity has been responsible for kick-starting the careers of equestrian team members and Olympic medal winners.
From mounted games and the prestigious Prince Philip Cup at Horse of the Year Show to area championships that allow riders to qualify for the prestigious national championships every summer, the Pony Club gives young riders countless opportunities to compete and represent their local branch.
While competition is a big part of PC life, training rallies and the annual camp are the mainstay of the organisation’s popularity. The organisation now includes numerous Members’ centres where young people who do not own their own pony can enjoy the benefits that the charity offers. Teaching young riders basic horse and pony care is an important part of the charity’s remit, with the Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship being a must-read book for all junior equestrians.
Many top riders have fond memories of their Pony Club days, which they have shared with Horse & Hound.
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Eight Pony Club members make the A Test grade
The number of A Test passes have dropped this year, but the Pony Club says it's still "a sound result"
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Audi is new sponsor for Pony Club polo
Young rider polo will receive a big boost this summer, via an ambitious plan to create three new youth teams and a new sponsor for Pony Club polo
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Amersham rescue pony in Pony Club championships games display
Charity mounted games display at Pony Club championships to feature pony rescued from Spindles Farm
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New schools and Pony Club champions at Hickstead
Toothill School and West Warwickshire Pony Club take national titles at schools and Pony Club cham
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Galloway Pony Club branch enjoys £10k lottery grant
Children at the Scottish Pony Club branch are enjoying a new cross-country course thanks to a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery fund
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Company launches sweet treats for pony lovers
Pony-mad kids — and parents — can indulge a sweet tooth this summer with these new horse-themed snacks
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First aid cover at horse shows
H&H finds out what level of first-aid cover you can expect for your entry fee
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Pony Club rewards its volunteers with Cubitt Awards
The Cubitt Awards were distributed by the Pony Club yesterday
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How to get a young rider bursary or grant
Advice on what schemes are out there for young riders and how to apply
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Easton Harriers Hunt branch of the Pony Club celebrate 75 years
All past and present members, families, instructors and helpers of the Easton Harriers Hunt Pony Club are invited to celebrate 75 years of the branch at a special party this summer
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Mid Surrey Pony Club faces closure as field put up for sale
Members of a Surrey Pony Club could have nowhere to hold rallies and shows next summer after the field they have rented for more than 20 years has been put up for sale — for £480,000
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Pony Club members raise £1,700 for Haiti earthquake relief
Three nine-year-olds from the Puckeridge Hunt Western branch of the Pony Club have raised £1700 with a Hack for Haiti
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York & Ainsty South Hunt Pony Club branch wins £10k grant
The Pony Club branch in Yorkshire is investing in new showjumps and cross-country fences thanks to a £10,000 grant
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The Pony Club to implement strict financial controls
The Pony Club is asking all branches to implement basic financial controls following a recent case of suspected fraud
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Pony Club signs up to raise £100,000 for Animal Health Trust
The branch that raises most cash will win a visit from top dressage rider Laura Bechtolsheimer
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Pony Club pony racing instruction day
The Pony Club is holding a pony racing instruction day at Aintree Racecourse on Tuesday 16 February.
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Lady Lloyd Webber becomes new president of the Pony Club
Thoroughbred breeder and former event rider Lady Lloyd Webber is the new president of The Pony Club, taking over from the Princess Royal
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Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship is published in China
The Pony Club staple has become the first foreign equestrian manual to be published in China, featuring eventer Alex Hua Tian on the cover
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Old Berks Pony Club raise £10,000 for cancer charity
Seventy members of the Old Berks Pony Club, aged six to 60, took part in a 24-hour rideathon in aid of the Aqualung Trust, raising nearly £10,000
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