{"id":1143,"date":"2024-03-13T13:50:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/?page_id=1143"},"modified":"2025-10-23T13:23:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:23:26","slug":"mounted-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/mounted-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Mounted Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                <h1>Mounted Games<\/h1>\n<p><strong>What is the best thing about riding? If you think that the answers include fun, learning new skills, and partnerships (not just with your pony but with teammates), then Mounted Games could be what you are looking for!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cotswold Vale has a thriving games section, attracting children of all ages and abilities and with a full calendar of rallies, team coaching and competitions running all year round!\u00a0 We have regularly qualified teams for the Pony Club Championships since 2015.\u00a0 We also take part in display competitions such as the Royal Bath &amp; West Show and Moreton Show, and a number of our individual riders have been called up to England trials.<\/p>\n<p>Some\u00a0competitions involve overnight camping with ponies penned in an adjacent field.\u00a0 We have even competed in Ireland.\u00a0 But the best things about Games are the thrill of learning exciting new skills like vaulting in a safe way and being part of a team, as all the races are relays<\/p>\n<p><strong>When should I start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ideally, children at least need to be able to stop, start and steer without help, and get on and off their pony unaided.\u00a0 But we always welcome lead rein children: our view is that the sooner they start, the better they become! We\u2019re delighted to have a lively group of lead rein\/assisted riders taking part in rallies regularly and entering friendly competitions \u2013 these riders are our future Junior and Senior Team Members!<\/p>\n<p>From February, we focus on team training for the Area competition which is held in April. The next round is Zones, held in July, and then Champs in August. However, any time of year is a good time to have your first taste of Games!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will I be good enough for a team?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Team selection for Areas takes place early in the year, and the focus is on performance, commitment to training, and sportsmanship \u2013 but children can take part in many friendly competitions through the year. We encourage those not quite good enough to make our most competitive teams to gain match experience. Teams are usually of 5 riders, but can be combined from different clubs. This means that we can often use \u201cguest riders\u201d to make up full teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need a fast pony?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No! Prince Philip devised the competition (still called Prince Phillip Games) for children who couldn\u2019t afford expensive, well-bred ponies. Any pony can take part, and training focuses on accuracy, teamwork and having fun! Speed is a bonus; brakes are at least as important.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Isn\u2019t it just for little ones?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not at all! Although we have seen children as young as 5 competing, juniors include those aged 10 or under on 1 January of each year and seniors can compete in the year they turn 15. There are also pairs competitions up to the year riders turn 20. Pony Club can be a stepping-stone to MGA and STRUK events which cater for all ages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is training held?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We train at various locations. In the winter we are often at Abbey Dressage and other indoor venues. In the summer we are mostly on grass, venues vary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is the next session<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To book into our rallies \/ coaching please go to our Online Bookings for all CVFHPC Events page or click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvale\/online-bookings-for-all-cvfhpc-events\/\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I just turn up?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No; we have to ensure that we are able to supervise properly. The advertising of each rally or team session will make it clear whether you should contact Carol Greasby or someone else to confirm your booking \u2013 please be aware that this will be taken as a commitment to pay if you subsequently have to cancel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who trains the teams?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sarah Hance, the club\u2019s Chief Coach, has been coaching the games rallies and teams successfully since 2013, and has taken on the additional role of MG Manager.\u00a0 \u00a0Parents, too, play an active role as equipment helpers and line stewards at competitions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team Manager<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Carol Greasby tel: 07805 942678 email: greasbys@btinternet.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/mounted-games\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Mounted Games<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1143","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mounted Games - Cotswold Vale Farmers&#039; 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