‘I volunteer because I love it’: Pony Club chairman to retire
The long-serving volunteer will continue to be involved with the Pony Club and other equestrian organisations after her retirement in April
Pony Club
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. The vast majority of Britain’s elite riders started their competition careers in The Pony Club, representing their local branch in area, regional and national competitions.
Founded in England in 1929, The Pony Club became a charity on 1 January 1997. The Pony Club exists in no fewer than 27 countries with a worldwide membership exceeding 110,000. It has around 330 branches and 400 centres in the UK.
Branches host riding and management rallies (lessons), which are the bedrock of The Pony Club system, alongside popular camps and competitions. Pony Club Centres provide opportunities for those without their own pony to become Pony Club members and learn about horse care and riding.
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The Pony Club Championships 2018: everything you need to know
To help you get up to speed with what happens when, here’s our definitive guide to the Pony Club Championships 2018
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From Pony Club games to team Tom Jones: rider stars in The Voice
‘When you hit one of those high notes you feel free, like when it is just you and the horse, it is just you and the music’
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‘Nothing is impossible’: meet the rider who has realised her dreams despite paralysis
Despite being paralysed in both legs, Sarah Price’s determination has meant that she has been excelling with the Pony Club and in the dressage arena in 2017
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‘Brash’ thieves steal Pony Club’s jumps worth £5,000
The stolen equipment includes around 40 poles, 22 wings, six planks, two gates, a ladder, eight fillers, dressage markers and cups.
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8 must-see attractions on the Horse of the Year Show timetable for 2017
The equestrian extravaganza at this year's Horse of the Year Show (4-8 October 2017) got underway this morning — so programmes at the ready and start circling your must-see classes and attractions
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How to ride at Blenheim Horse Trials (if you're not a three-star eventer...)
Here’s all you need to know about the Riding Club and Pony Club Team Eventer Challenges, held at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
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21 Pony Club camp moments that make us want to wind back the clock
Oh to be young enough to do Pony Club camp again — water fights, (character-building) falls, endless sweet supplies and new BFFs. Here are some of the highlights of summer 2017 so far...
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Keep calm and carry on! 7 moments The Game Fair made us proud to be British
Here’s why ‘Glastonbury for the green welly brigade’ made us proud to be British…
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Heading to Pony Club camp? You need to read this first...
For those heading to Pony Club camp this summer, remembering and packing all the kit that you and your pony needs is no mean feat
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Gymnastics chief to lead the Pony Club
Under Rhian Gibson’s leadership, the membership of Welsh Gymnastics grew from 7,600 to more than 25,000
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Celebrating Pony Club dads — and some of the jobs they’re particularly good at…
It’s not all about Pony Club mums — what about the Pony Club dads? H&H’s showing editor Aimi Clark harks back to the useful jobs that used to fall to her semi-horsey father in a female-dominated world…
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Pony Club members meet The Queen on royal visit
The young riders tackled cross-country fences as Her Majesty watched from a viewing platform
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Pony Club homes sought for rescued Bodmin Moor ponies
Two of the ponies looking for new homes are Fowey and Jamaica, both 11.3hh two-year-old geldings
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'Find a way — not an excuse': inspiring young rider presented with Hannah Francis Award
Evie Toombes, who was born with a form of spina bifida, makes "every effort" to compete for her Pony Club despite the obstacles in her way
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'I went faster than I have ever been': Brixton teens make racing debut at Ascot
Ebony Horse Club's Grace Mpungi and Abdus Mellah became the first riders from the charity to take part in a race this week — making their debut at Ascot
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Hannah Francis award to recognise inspiration, talent and courage
"The Hannah Francis Award for Talent, Courage and Inspiration is a fitting tribute to her, and just one of many ways Hannah’s legacy will be remembered"
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Tackling 'pushy parents': Pony Club and NSPCC team up
Pony Club branches are being encouraged to become involved in Parents in Sport Week, which aims to “underscore the positive supporting role parents play"
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Pony Club shows support for Willberry Wonder Pony
The Pony Club has relaxed its rules on logos to allow Willberry-branded hat silks and saddlecloths or numnahs at all its championships for the remainder of 2016
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6 ponies to enjoy Pony Club camp with this summer
Take a look at just a few of these Pony Club ponies suitable for camp for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week
