News | 31 January 2025

Pony Racing Taster Days 2025

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Come for a day out and find out about Pony Racing.

The day is free and you don’t need a pony.

 

Activities on Taster Days include:

  • A tour of a Racecourse to see what happens behind the scenes
  • Having a go on a horse simulator (Equicisor) with a jockey coach
  • Trying fun fitness and balance exercises used by jockeys
  • Testing how fit you need to be to ride in a pony race
  • Learning about the racing equipment used by jockeys and horses
  • Watching Pony Racing in the afternoon
  • Finding out how to get involved whether or not you have a pony

Taster Days are free, but places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited: https://ponyracingauthority.co.uk/tasterDays

Taster sessions are unmounted. Times and other information is emailed to those registered a week before the day. All are welcome, with a recommended participant age of 7 – 16 years old, to be accompanied by a parent/guardian for all activities. Families are welcome.

  • Ascot on 7th April
  • Cheltenham on 18th April
  • Wincanton on 26th April
  • Haydock Park on 11th May
  • Kelso on 1st June
  • Bangor-on-Dee on 28th September
  • Warwick on 4th October

For more information:
eMail: lea@ponyracingauthority.co.uk
Website: www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk