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Competing for CVFHPC

Team Managers

We have Team Managers for Showjumping, Eventing, Dressage, Mounted Games, Polo, Pony Racing and Tetrathlon – and the Team Managers are your first point of contact if you would like to improve in a particular equestrian sport and represent the Cotswold Vale in team competitions. Go to any of the sport sections to find out more about coaching rallies and competitions organised by the Team Manager.

Dressage- Jane Haslum

Eventing – Georgina Bull

Mounted Games – Sarah Hance

Polo – TBC

Pony Racing – Belinda Keighley

Showjumping – Lou Swambo

Tetrathlon – Anna Burch

Area Team Selection

Area 9 Rule re Eligibility to Represent the Branch at Area Competitions

In order to be eligible to compete at Area Competitions, members from all branches in Area 9 and their horse/pony must have actively taken part in at least 3 rallies, qualifying coaching, or training sessions during the previous 12-month period unless prevented from doing so by illness, absence from home, or any other reason which in the opinion of the DC and Area Rep justifies absence.

For the purposes of this rule a rally, qualifying coaching or training session is one which is organised by a branch committee, the Area Rep, or by the training committee and must be a minimum of 1 hour in length. Each day of a Camp shall be counted as a separate rally, qualifying coaching, or training session.

In addition to demonstrating loyalty to the branch, the combination of horse and rider may also be required to prove their competence, safety, plus fitness of horse or pony, in the specific sport and level that the member wishes to participate at.

General Team Selection

Team selection is decided by the Coach in discussion with the Team Manager, and will also involve the DC or assistant DC who has responsibility for overseeing that particular sport.  We aim to be transparent, fair and inclusive in team selection decision, in line with the following selection criteria:

  • Members much have attended the required number of working rallies (3 for all activities, except racing which is 4 rallies)
  • Riders must be an active Branch member with a good record of attendance (rallies, training, etc) with a high personal interest and commitment
  • Attendance at specific sport training in preparation for selection will be taken into consideration
  • Members must be competent and safe to compete at that level/standard
  • A good team spirit is expected

Please speak to your relevant Team Manager for more information on team selection – see relevant discipline page

It is recommended that you purchase the Current Rule Book for your chosen activity from Pony Club HQ