{"id":1031,"date":"2024-03-12T18:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T18:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/?page_id=1031"},"modified":"2026-09-13T19:29:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T18:29:31","slug":"about-chipping-pony-club","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/about-chipping-pony-club\/","title":{"rendered":"This is Chipping Pony Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 pt-5\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                                    <h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Welcome to Chipping Branch of The Pony Club.<\/h2>\n<p>Chipping is in Area 4 of The Pony Club. We are a fun, welcoming and thriving Branch, based in the Ribble Valley area of Lancashire.<\/p>\n<p>As a Chipping Member you will gain some fantastic friendships and we offer a wide range of activities to take part in throughout the year, both mounted and dismounted.We aim to offer the opportunity for every Member to have a go at as many different Pony Club activities as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re new here, get in touch with our DC, Jo Conlon, to learn more about the Branch and getting involved! We always welcome newcomers, and you can come to a taster session before you join!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sports<\/strong> \u2013 You can take part in NINE different Pony Club sports! <span style=\"font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size);text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align)\">Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Mounted Games, Polo, Polocrosse, Tetrathlon, Endurance, <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size);text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align)\">Pony Racing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Competitions<\/strong> \u2013 You can enter competitions near home and at Area Level. You also <span style=\"font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size);text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align)\">have the opportunity to qualify for The Pony Club Championships, The NAF Regional Championships, The Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size);text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align)\">and the National Quiz.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learning and Training<\/strong> \u2013 You can work towards and take The Pony Club\u2019s internationally <span style=\"font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size);text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align)\">recognised Tests, and Achievement and Mini Badges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Volunteering<\/strong> \u2013 Help your Branch at fundraisers, rallies, or competitions. It is a great way to build personal development skills <span style=\"font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size);text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align)\">for the future!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Insurance<\/strong> \u2013 Membership automatically provides you with personal liability insurance. <span style=\"font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family);font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size);text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align)\">Members are covered every day for a full year, up to \u00a330m.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                                    <h2>Training and Rallies<\/h2>\n                \r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-07-at-18.49.50.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-description-right\">\r\n                    <h3>The Working Rally<\/h3>\n<p>Working rallies are often called &#8220;the backbone of The Pony Club&#8221;. They are instructed group sessions focussing on flatwork and jumping.<\/p>\n<p>Members are in groups according to ability.<\/p>\n<p>During a working rally, Members will be given the opportunity to work towards their next Efficiency Test. There are often accompanying stable management sessions which go through the equine care side of the Tests.<\/p>\n                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/pcuk.org\/tests\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                        Find out more about Pony Club Tests!                                        <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                                <\/svg>\r\n                                            <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        \r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center flex-row-reverse\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/xc-rally.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-description-left\">\r\n                            <h3>Mini \/ Novice Rallies<\/h3>\n<p>These rallies are for our younger members or more novice members.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p>They are 1 hour sessions in smaller groups and will be tailored to the riders abilities.<\/p>\n<p>These rallies focus on the fundamentals of riding and pony care, helping Members to earn Achievement Badges and their E and D Test.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/myerscough-rally-e1789312707455.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-description-right\">\r\n                    <h3>Training Rallies<\/h3>\n<p>There are training rallies run throughout the year and we encourage Members to come to as many as they can.<\/p>\n<p>Details are always up on the website and reminder messages are often sent out.<\/p>\n<p>There are training sessions for Show Jumping and Dressage, often at Northcote, and Cross Country training sessions at Somerford Park.<\/p>\n<p>Places are limited and rides are small so Members get the most out of the lesson.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                                    <h2>Camps<\/h2>\n<h3>Senior Camp<\/h3>\n<p>Our Senior Camp is held annually at Somerford Park Farm for Members ages 11 and over. Members stay overnight for five nights in tents and horse boxes and get to ride twice every day, whether that is flatwork, Show Jumping, grid work, or Cross Country &#8211; we&#8217;ve even done some Mounted Games and Polocrosse! Members look after their ponies the whole week, mucking out and grooming every day and making sure they are well looked after with the amount of work they are doing. The horses&#8217; welfare is a top priority. Members also have to share responsibility for the cleanliness of the stable yard and the pavilion, ensuring floors are swept and the washing up is done.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the evening activities we have had before include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A talk from an equine dental technician, with a real horse&#8217;s skull<\/li>\n<li>A talk from an equine physio<\/li>\n<li>A talk from Saracen&#8217;s Horse Feeds about a horse&#8217;s digestive health<\/li>\n<li>A quiz<\/li>\n<li>Running races<\/li>\n<li>Rounders<\/li>\n<li>Tabletop games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This camp is always a highlight in Chipping&#8217;s calendar and Members look forward to it year on year!<\/p>\n                \r\n                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <section class=\"image-gallery-block py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <div class=\"row d-flex p-0\">\r\n                <div class=\"slick-gallery p-0 single\">\r\n                                            \r\n                                                    <div class=\"slick-image-gallery p-2\">\r\n                                <div class=\"image-gallery-container ratio-16-9\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/IMG_1235.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery Image for Pony Club\" class=\"image-gallery-img\" data-full=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/IMG_1235.jpg\" \/>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"lightbox-block\">\r\n            <div class=\"lightbox\">\r\n                <div class=\"lightbox-inner\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"lightbox-close\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark\"><\/i><\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"lightbox-main\">\r\n                        <div class=\"lightbox-zoom-wrapper\">\r\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lightbox-img\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"lightbox-thumbs\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <button class=\"lightbox-prev\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n                    <button class=\"lightbox-next\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/button>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5 block-spacing\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                                    <h3>Mini Camp<\/h3>\n<p>Our Mini Camp is for our younger Members. Unlike our Senior Camp, this camp is not residential and it is only for a weekend. Members get a chance to have ridden and non-ridden lessons with their friends and learn the fundamentals of riding and pony care. There are opportunities to earn Achievement Badges and work towards Efficiency Tests, all with excellent tuition from our instructors, and help from older Members who come to volunteer.<\/p>\n                \r\n                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <section class=\"image-gallery-block py-5 block-spacing slick-gallery-block\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <div class=\"row d-flex p-0\">\r\n                <div class=\"slick-gallery p-0\">\r\n                                            \r\n                                                    <div class=\"slick-image-gallery p-2\">\r\n                                <div class=\"image-gallery-container ratio-1-1\">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/junior-camp-sat-on-grass.jpeg\" alt=\"Gallery Image for 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move up the levels, \u201cstage not age\u201d is our motto. We also do a myriad of badges that help our Members learn the theory for their tests.<\/p>\n<p>There are also the Quiz and Horse and Pony Care competitions to work towards. There are Area competitions nearby, and success in these can take you all the way to The Championships! Our Members love learning all about The Pony Club and horsemanship in these fun and interactive competitions and they all enjoy representing Chipping.<\/p>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcuk.org\/horsemanship\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                                Find out more about Horsemanship!                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\"\r\n                                              fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                                            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcuk.org\/training\/\" class=\"btn-default btn-transparent-outline\" >\r\n                                                Training Resources                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\"\r\n                                              fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"container-fluid fw-lr-container\" id=\"full-width-left-right\">\r\n            <div class=\"row p-0 d-flex flex-row-reverse\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-0 fw-lr-image-container \">\r\n                <div class=\"fw-lr-image-ratio\"><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/friendship-games.jpeg\" class=\"fw-lr-image-fw\" alt=\"Image\"\/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"col-md-6 px-0 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\" style=\"background: #002169\">\r\n                <div class=\"container d-flex flex-column justify-content-center py-5 px-md-5 h-100 text-white\">\r\n                    <div class=\"row\">\r\n                        <div class=\"description col-12\">\r\n                            <h3>Mounted Games<\/h3>\n<p>Chipping Pony Club has been active in the world of Mounted Games for decades, with each new generation of Members getting involved in the fast-paced, team-building sport. Our teams train most weeks when there are competitions coming up such as the Winter League competitions at Myerscough College and the Area competition in early summer. After Areas, there is the Zone Final competition where Members compete against the best of the best. This sport encourages quick-thinking and resilience and is a great opportunity for Members to compete alongside their friends as part of a team.<\/p>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcuk.org\/mounted-games\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                                Find out more about Mounted Games!                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\"\r\n                                              fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"container-fluid fw-lr-container\" id=\"full-width-left-right\">\r\n            <div class=\"row p-0\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-0 fw-lr-image-container \">\r\n                <div class=\"fw-lr-image-ratio\"><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/02\/jump2.jpeg\" class=\"fw-lr-image-fw\" alt=\"Image\"\/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"col-md-6 px-0 py-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\" style=\"background: #f1f7fa\">\r\n                <div class=\"container d-flex flex-column justify-content-center py-5 px-md-5 h-100 text-white\">\r\n                    <div class=\"row\">\r\n                        <div class=\"description col-12\">\r\n                            <h3>Show Jumping<\/h3>\n<p>We regularly hold Show Jumping training sessions for our Members, and cater to all abilities, from poles on the ground to the PC110 competition. There are lots of opportunities for Members to compete and we even had a team go to The Pony Club Championships this year! We have also been lucky enough to be invited to compete at both Defender Bramham Horse Trails and Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trails. These opportunities give older Members fantastic experience at high-level competition, while also giving younger Members something to aspire to.<\/p>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcuk.org\/show-jumping\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                                Find out more about Show Jumping!                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\"\r\n                                              fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"container-fluid fw-lr-container\" id=\"full-width-left-right\">\r\n            <div class=\"row p-0 d-flex flex-row-reverse\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-0 fw-lr-image-container \">\r\n                <div class=\"fw-lr-image-ratio\"><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/oliver-xc.jpeg\" class=\"fw-lr-image-fw\" alt=\"Image\"\/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"col-md-6 px-0 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\" style=\"background: #002169\">\r\n                <div class=\"container d-flex flex-column justify-content-center py-5 px-md-5 h-100 text-white\">\r\n                    <div class=\"row\">\r\n                        <div class=\"description col-12\">\r\n                            <h3>Eventing<\/h3>\n<p>The sport of Eventing contains three different disciplines: Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country. Here at Chipping, our training begins around Easter, with competitions running throughout the summer months. Members must have precise Dressage skills, flawless Show Jumping technique, and daring Cross Country confidence to tackle all three phases of the competition. The majority of famous Eventing riders began in The Pony Club and we hope our Members can make it big one day too!<\/p>\n<h4>Arena Eventing<\/h4>\n<p>In the winter months, the Cross Country phase of Eventing moves into an arena, alongside the Show Jumping, in a different type of competition, Arena Eventing. A qualifier is held annually for the Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival which is an exciting event for Members to work towards outside of the Eventing season.<\/p>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcuk.org\/eventing\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                                Find out more about Eventing!                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\"\r\n                                              fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"container-fluid fw-lr-container\" id=\"full-width-left-right\">\r\n            <div class=\"row p-0\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-0 fw-lr-image-container \">\r\n                <div class=\"fw-lr-image-ratio\"><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/09\/IMG_1241.jpg\" class=\"fw-lr-image-fw\" alt=\"Image\"\/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"col-md-6 px-0 py-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\" style=\"background: #f1f7fa\">\r\n                <div class=\"container d-flex flex-column justify-content-center py-5 px-md-5 h-100 text-white\">\r\n                    <div class=\"row\">\r\n                        <div class=\"description col-12\">\r\n                            <h3>Dressage<\/h3>\n<p>We hold regular flatwork training sessions for Members to work on their riding, from lead-rein to advanced. They can then show off what they have learnt at Dressage competitions throughout the year. There is the Winter League competition series in the winter and the Area and Championships competitions during the summer.<\/p>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcuk.org\/dressage\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                                Find out more about Dressage!                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\"\r\n                                              fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/about-chipping-pony-club\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from This is Chipping Pony Club<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1031","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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