We have just released information for members to apply for the 2023 PCIA Virtual Dressage Competition. This is an exciting opportunity for members to take part in an International Virtual Dressage Competition alongside other members from Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA) countries. There are six classes available, and the Dressage Committee will be selecting members to hopefully make a team of four for each class. To apply, members need to meet some eligibility criteria and submit a video of them riding a specified dressage test.

Classes and Application Criteria (ages on 1^st Jan 2023):

• Class 1 – Training Level, Members 14 years and under, submit video riding PC Novice Champs Test 2017
• Class 2 – First Level, Members 18 years and under with C Test or above, submit video riding PC Intermediate Champs Test 2014
• Class 3 – Second Level, Members 25 years and under with B (Care) Test or above, submit video riding PC Open Champs Test 2018
• Class 4 – Third Level, Members 25 years and under, submit video riding BD Advanced Medium 85 2009
• Class 5 – Pas de Deux Freestyle to Music, Pairs, open to all members
• Class 6 – Prix Caprilli, Open to all members

All of the information, including how to apply and important rules, is on the website at https://pcuk.org/sports/dressage/competitions-and-events/pcia-virtual-dressage-competition/.

‘Save the date’ for Senior Jumping Camp, Somerford Park Friday 31st March to Sunday 2nd April 2023.

The PCIA Virtual Dressage Competition is returning and is organised this year by the United States Pony Club and Hong Kong Pony Club. 

The Dressage Committee will be selecting four members to represent The Pony Club UK in each of the four classes below:

* Age as of 1^st October 2022

** Fancy dress optional

Applications are now open but I’m afraid it is a quick turnaround and will close at midday on Monday 26^th September.

The criterion for application is:

• Must be a current member of The Pony Club
• Two dressage scores of 66% or above from Spring Festival (2021-2022) and/or Summer Area Competitions (2022)
• For Classes 1, 2 and 3:
  • For Class 1 – applicants must submit a video of them riding the PC Novice Test 2020
  • For Class 2 – applicants must have C test and submit a video of them riding the PC Intermediate Championship Test 2014
  • For Class 3 – applicants must have B (Care) test and submit a video of them riding the PC Open Championship Test 2018
• If selected, must be able to film and submit their final competition test between 8^th and 16^th October.

All the information, including the competition tests, is available on the Pony Club website at https://pcuk.org/sports/dressage/competitions-and-events/pcia-virtual-dressage-competition/.

Applications can be made online at http://events.pcuk.org/pcia-virtual-dressage-competition

Thank you very much!

Kind regards,

Laura Armstrong
Sports Development Officer

t: 02476 698309   e: laura.armstrong@pcuk.org  

CURRE HUNT BRANCH OF THE PONY CLUB

TRIATHLON

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2022

Monmouth School Sports Club

 Dear Everyone

The autumn is approaching fast and that means it’s time for us here at the Curre Pony Club to start planning our popular annual Triathlon.

Whether you’ve joined us before over the last 25+ years we’ve been running this event, or you’re thinking of coming along for the very first time, you’ll be sure of a very warm Welsh welcome.   We have classes to suit all ages from 2 years to 25 years.  

Regulars will notice we have moved slightly this year and are a week earlier than our usual Remembrance Sunday date.

Entries will be online via the jot-form link on the schedule and close on Weds 26 October. Curre Triathlon schedule 2022 (1) Curre Triathlon schedule 2022

Any queries, please contact me by email or message me on 07981 702263.

Hope to see you on 6^th November.

Best wishes

Jackie Budd DC

Curre Hunt Pony Club

I’m pleased to announce we have a Show jumping Tetrathlon coming up on the 17th and 18th September. 

Please see the attached schedule. You can use the following link to complete the form online https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/sign-pdf.html

Please do not post entry forms. Payment must be sent via bacs and if DC’s could confirm competitors are eligible via email. 

Any questions please ask. Looking forward to seeing lots of you there. We will be running a open SJ competition straight after the Tetrathlon. 

Kind regards,

Helen

Please note the following event specific information in relation to the Area 10 Eventing on Sunday 17th – 

Note also that DOGS SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT TO THE EVENT for their own safety.