Pony Club Dressage at BSPC
It isn’t all about plaited ponies, white boards, pots of flowers and judges in cars…
It’s about basic flatwork – developing your understanding of your pony’s correct way of going and learning to use the right aids to develop a happy and confident partnership. In addition to this, it is about creating rhythm, suppleness and connection – essential for all aspects of riding. After all, dressage is the foundation for jumping and a vital element for those who are eventing.
At Berkeley South PC we offer various dressage and flatwork rallies to improve riders at all stages, from lead rein riders to confident competitors. We have monthly rallies with Rob Lumb, held on the second Sunday of every month, and rallies at locations such as Leyland Court, Tumpy Green, and Billow.
BSPC is proud of the success of members in dressage, with success at Pony Club National and Regional competitions in 2025. AJ was also selected to represent England at the prestigious Royal Windsor Show in 2026, helping the team secure victory against the other nations!
PC Competitions …
At Area level, there are teams/individuals at Novice, Intermediate and Open and a individual class at Open Novice (for those whose horses have won too much to do novice team class). These Area competitions are the qualifying rounds for the Pony Club National Championship.
At Grassroot level, there is a competition that qualifies teams/individuals competing at a more beginner standard for the Regional Championships. This is generally used as a stepping stone for those looking to compete at the Pony Club National Championships in the future.
Special Ability, there are now special ability dressage competitions at Area, Regional and National levels to ensure that dressage is inclusive. These are direct entry competitions and Reasonable Adjustments are in place, tailored to the member’s abilities to ensure a level playing field for all.
