News | 14 June 2024

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Dear all,

As we make our way well into the events season, we are excited about the opportunities and experiences that lie ahead. This weekend, we are heading to the Royal Three Counties Show, we would love for you to come, say hello and join in the activities! You can find us in the Stabling Area, as marked on the map below.

We are pleased to announce that our Championship Volunteers page is now up and running. If you have time to spare over the prestigious ten-day event, we would be grateful for your support.

Additionally, we are delighted to welcome our new sponsors: RaceTech, who will be sponsoring this year’s Pony Racing Points Series, along with our new Pony Club Perks platform, providing members with a huge range of discounts and benefits.

We look forward to seeing you out and about over the summer!

Best Wishes,

Marcus Capel (CEO)

Royal Three Counties Show

Friday 14th – Sunday 16th June 2024

We are excited to be back at the Royal Three Counties Show this year along with a few of our local Branches and Centres. We are running lots of fun-filled activities, as well as a Pony Club Mounted games competition running in the Main Arena at the weekend.

Please come along and visit us at the Stable Yard located by the Cotswold Ring along Avenue F, as indicated on the map below. Click on the map to find out what else is on at the show.

National Championships Volunteers – Register and Sign Up

If you could spare a morning, afternoon or even a couple of hours please consider joining us this year.

It is a great opportunity to collect hours for YELA awards.

Click on the image to register and sign up for roles at the Championships.

Pony Club Perks

We are delighted to announce Pony Club Perks is now live and quickly collecting a range of bespoke Pony Club equestrian offers.

Pony Club Perks groups together a range of offers and discounts for our members.

Click on the image to find out more! Find the Pony Club Perks via the Resource Hub and enter the “Members” area.

SEIB Search for a Star

Pony Club Search for a Star classes give Pony Club Members the chance to compete in amateur showing to qualify for championships at Your Horse Live in November.

Click on the image to find out about Qualifier Dates, FAQs, Top Tips, Achievement Badges that could help you prepare and reasons to give it a go!

Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care Webinars

Friday 21st June 2024

These webinars have been organised for members competing in the Horse and Pony Care Area or Championship Competition.

Mini – 18:00

Junior and Senior – 19:00

It is open to all and no sign ups are required. Join the appropriate webinar session via the links below. For more information click on the image.

Mini Zoom Join Link

Junior & Senior Zoom Join Link

Blenheim Game Fair

Will you be coming to The Game Fair this year?

26th – 28th July 2024

Secure your tickets now and benefit from a Pony Club members’ offer of 20% off the gate price!

The Game Fair is the annual gathering for people passionate about countryside pursuits, and the Great British Countryside. We’ve got local Pony Club branches taking part in Mounted Games across the weekend plus there’s so much to see and do for everyone in the spectacular grounds of Blenheim Palace.

Head to the box office to book and use code PonyClub20 at checkout.

Find out more

Equidry Kickback Campaign

1st July – 31st August 2024

We are so excited to announce that once again EQUIDRY have kindly renewed their kickback campaign with the Pony Club.

Offering all members an exclusive £10 off discount but also with every purchase

an additional £10 will go back to your individual pony club branch.

Branches can sign their DC up for their exclusive link to share with their members.

DC Sign Up

Training and Test Dates

YELA

YELA is a fantastic scheme that helps our members boost their personal development and is a wonderful addition to a CV for a college, uni or job application.

Camp is a great way to record some hours towards this award and gain experience, so why not give it a go this summer!

Find out more about YELA

YELA Registration Form

Pony Racing Update

Pony Racing welcomes RaceTech as new sponsor for the Points Series

Click on their logo for the full announcement

Pony Club Race Day at Kelso

Pony Club members enjoyed a sunny day of Pony Racing at Kelso Racecourse in Area 19. 50 members took part in races from 128cm Beginners, to 148cm Open as well as a Highland Pony class!

The next Race Day is in Area 6 at Nottingham

Find out more

Endurance Championships

Find out more here

Eventing

With Area Eventing competitions in full swing, make sure you’re up to date with any new Eventing rules.

Click on the image to find out more.

Mounted Games Zones

Any Team/Pair unable to attend their Zone MUST contact mountedgames@pcuk.org

All qualification emails have been sent to DC email addresses; if you have not received an email and believe you should have, please get in touch.

Click here to Enter

Centre Equitation

Find out more about the Howden Centre Equitation Competition

Junior International Tetrathlon

The 9th annual Junior International Tetrathlon at Moreton Morrell College was a fantastic event, with excitement and friendly competition

Competitors and equines, including over 40 all the way from Ireland, arrived on the Friday afternoon.

Click on the image to read the full story, including the results!

PCIA Virtual Dressage Competition 2024

Organised by: United States Pony Club & Hong Kong Pony Club

UK Teams kindly sponsored by Agria.

We are pleased to be a part of an exciting opportunity for members to take part in an International Virtual Dressage Competition alongside other members from PCIA countries.

Click here for more information, nomination criteria and nomination form

Burghley Horse Trials Young Person Ticket

Parents of children aged between 12-16 can save £10 on the full adult price on Thursday, Friday and Sunday of the event, and £15 on the full Saturday entry charge, with the Young Person ticket.

In addition to the top class Eventing, there are activity trails, guided course walks, guest speakers, masterclasses and not to forget the hotly contested inter-Pony Club Showjumping!

Find out more about the show and purchase tickets by clicking on the image below.

Celebrating Mrs Angela Yeoman OBE!

“A lovely photo of the team from North Herefordshire being presented with the Royal Bath & West Show winners shield by the wonderful Mrs Angela Yeoman OBE. During the event Mrs Yeoman was presented with her 50 year Cubitt Bar for services to The Pony Club.”😍🏆

“Over the years, she has generously hosted countless Area, Zone and friendly inter-branch competitions at her family home at Southfield, as well as allowing teams to camp and use her infamous swimming pool which has been enjoyed for decades.”🤩🏊

“A big thank you on behalf of all the teams who have been invited over the years!”🥳🌟