2023/24 COMPETITION DATES
2024 SPRING FESTIVAL QUALIFIER DATES:
Showjumping 80/90/100/110: 17th December @ West Wilts EC hosted by the South and West Wilts PC
Arena Eventing 70/80/90/100: 29th December @ Dorset Showground hosted by the Wilton PC
Dressage Grassroots/Nov/Int/Open : 6th January @ West Wilts EC hosted by the South and West Wilts PC
SPRING FESTIVAL: 24/25TH FEB @ ARENA UK
https://pcuk.org/members/ridden-competitions/barrier-spring-festival-england-wales/
| 2024 AREA 14 SUMMER REGIONAL AND AREA QUALIFIER DATES:
Showjumping Regional (70) Area Novice/Int/Open (80/90/100) : 30th June @ Mendip Plains hosted by the Mendip Farmers Eventing Regional 70/80 Area 90/100 and Chairman’s Cup: 21st July @ Larkhill hosted by the Royal Artillery PC Dressage Regional 70/80 and Area Nov/Int/Open: 23rd June @ Turnpike Showground hosted by the South and West Wilts PC. Horse and Pony Care: TBC hosted by Tedworth PC Tetrathlon: 6/7th July hosted by Ledbury along with Area 9 JCB Pony Club National Championships: approx 11th- 18th August at Offchurch Bury (dates to be confirmed) https://pcuk.org/members/ridden-competitions/the-jcb-pony-club-championships/ HOW TO GET INVOLVEDWe, the committee, instructors and members encourage everyone to have a go at representing our club and are here to help answer any questions you may have. We hold rallies in various disciplines and are always open to trying new ones if people have an interest. In order to be eligible to compete at any Area or National competition, please take note of the following requirements and expectations: Three Rally Rule. This rule applies to all Pony Club members of any Branch or Centre within Area 14 (Wessex and Channel Islands) For Area competitions and above (this includes Grassroots and Regional competitions) Members must have actively taken part in a minimum of three rallies since the 1st July of the previous year to be eligible to represent their Branch at such competitions in all sports. Horse/pony and rider combination must have attended one rally together. The District Commissioner or Centre Proprietor, in conjunction with the Area Representative, has discretion in the case of those who are working or in further education to waive part of this rule. Rallies must have been organised by the Branch/Centre, must be a minimum of an hour in length and must have been advertised in the Branch/Centre programme at least 7 days prior to the date of the rally. All rallies must be open to all members within the age range or ability level for which it is intended. The rally may be mounted or unmounted. Nobody can organise a rally unless authorised by the District Commissioner/Centre Proprietor. In addition all competitors must be active members of the Branch or Centre and must comply with their Branch or Centre Area Competition Team and Individual Selection Policy. All members and their horses/ponies must comply with the relevant sports eligibility rules as per the rule books. Three Rally Rule clarification for new horse/rider combinations If the horse has done three pony club rallies (not necessarily with our branch, can be with another branch/centre but let DC know which one) and the rider has done their 3 rallies on another horse, we need to see the combination at least once, for eventing it must be a jumping rally. Reference to what rallies count – as long as they are not team training, ie they are rallies open to everyone, then any rally is fine, it doesn’t have to be titled ‘general rally’. If you have any questions or you feel this excludes you then please message DC direct as this is in place for safety reasons and not there to exclude people from taking part. Team Expectations for any discipline
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Team Selection Policy
At the beginning of the year it is hard to know how you will perform in the three disciplines; Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross-Country, so it can be hard to say whether you want to be part of an Eventing team later in the season.
We will run specialist training sessions in each discipline and if you want to be considered for an Eventing team we recommend that you come to some of these specialist rallies.
Our chief instructor is Sarah Ward who has trained riders at the highest level. Our Eventing instructors are Lauren Lillywhite and Alyssa Yallop, both 4* and 5* eventing riders.
In the summer we will also run training sessions for members of our teams competing in the Area competitions.
We also enter teams for inter-branch shows throughout the year which are open to any of our members keen to join in. Look on the website for details of opportunities to take part. And search on the calendar for one day events. These are a very good introduction to Eventing and will help you decide whether it is for you.
If you want to be considered for Craven teams for the Area competition we have certain expectations of you, and we make some commitments to you in return.
The Craven will provide training sessions with good instructors to give members the very best chance of gaining selection for a Craven team. We will be clear about the selection criteria for teams so that members know what they need to do to give themselves the best chance of selection.
You will gain competition experience and keep us informed of your performance. To be eligible for Area team selection at the end of June you need to have competed in at least 2 events at a standard appropriate to the team you are aiming for. And you must have attended at least 3 mounted rallies for all ages between 1st July 2023 and the date for preliminary entries for the 2024 Areas in June. Camp or Clinic count as one rally. Attendance at cross country rallies is highly recommended.
The very best of luck.
As the season progresses we will post results and reports on the News page.
The Craven Hunt Pony Club won the 2019 Grassroots Competition fielding multiple teams who dedicated a lot of training time with Ali Surrey-Dane and as teams in their own time.
We offer a number of specialist dressage rallies which will help members improve their dressage. You might want to focus on dressage as part of a general improvement in your riding or you may have ambitions to qualify for the National Championships.
Ali Surrey-Dane is our Dressage instructor.
In the summer we will also run training sessions for members of our teams competing in the Area 14 competition.
If you want to be considered for Craven teams for the Area competition we have certain expectations of you, and we make some commitments to you in return.
The Craven will provide training sessions with good instructors to give members the very best chance of gaining selection for a Craven team. We will be clear about the selection criteria for teams so that members know what they need to do to give themselves the best chance of selection.
You will gain competition experience and keep us informed of your performance. To be eligible for Area team selection at the end of June you need to have competed in at least 3 events at a standard appropriate to the team you are aiming for. And you must have attended at least 3 mounted rallies for all ages between 1st July and the date for preliminary entries for Areas in June. Camp or Clinic count as one rally.
The very best of luck.
As the season progresses we will post results and reports on the News page.
The following competitions are available to participate in, both as an individual and as a team.
Please see the rulebook for eligibility:
https://pcuk.org/media/ct3d1j5q/show-jumping-rule-book-2023.pdf
MINI CHAMPIONSHIPS (South West Region Areas 14, 15 and 16)
The Mini Championships are designed as a fun learning championships and as a stepping stone to Regionals etc.
Any combination of horse and rider may not compete where the height is 30cm lower than that at which they have previously competed.
Championship Dates at Bicton Arena:
Final weekend in August
Classes
Class 1a 40cm led – rider aged 10 years and under
Class 1b 40cm assisted – rider aged 12 years and under (this means someone in the ring with the rider, but not touching the pony)
Class 1c 40cm unassisted (this means the rider is in the ring on their own)
Class 2 50cm unassisted
Class 3 60cm unassisted
Current Qualifiers:
There will be a chance to qualify at the Craven Show on the 2nd June at Sparsholt EC.
Entry information:
Entries for the Championships will be made on line on the Bicton Arena website, nearer the time.
Stables will be available to hire
This is designed as a fun, learning championship.
If you are competing at the PC Regional Championships Show Jumping or Eventing you are not allowed to enter this championship.
For those who have qualified at Branch run team show jumping competitions.
Run under Pony Club Show Jumping 2024 rules + amendments
Championship for teams of 3 or 4 riders, and individuals
All competitors will jump two rounds, second round will be timed for final placings
Class 1A: Led 40 cm in first round, 45cm in 2nd round
1B: Assisted 40 cm in first round, 45cm in 2nd round
1C: 40 cm in first round, 45cm in 2nd round
Class 2: 50cm in first round, 55cm in 2nd round
Class 3: 60cm in first round, 65cm in 2nd round
Rosettes will be awarded
1st – 6th for teams
1st – 8th for individuals
You may enter as a team or as an individual.
At least two members of the original team must be included in a team entry.
A pony may only be ridden in two classes.
A combination may not compete in both class 1A or 1B and 1C
Class 1C – competitors will be in the arena on their own.
The judges decision is final.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (South West Region Areas 14, 15 and 16)
PC70
Riders must be aged 13 and under on 1st January of the current year. Riders are NOT eligible if they have previously completed at any PC80 or above Area or Regional competition for Show Jumping.
PC70 PLUS
This is a class solely for individuals. There is no team competition. Members must be aged 14 and over on 1st January of the current year. Riders are NOT eligible if they have previously represented their Branch or Centre at PC80 or above in any Show Jumping Competitions.
PC80
Riders are NOT eligible if they have:
Combination of Horse and Rider are NOT eligible if they have:
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
PC90 (Formerly Novice)
Area Competition and Championships:
Riders are NOT eligible if they have:
Combination of Horse and Rider are NOT eligible if they have:
No height and age restrictions. Combination can’t have achieved a double clear at BS above 1m. Combination can not compete at PC100 or above in other disciplines.
OPEN PC90 (Formerly Open Novice)
This class is open to Individuals only, there is no Team Competition.
PC100 (Formerly Intermediate)
Area Competition and Championships:
Combination of Horse and Rider are NOT eligible if they have:
No height and age restrictions. No JA ponies or Grade A or B horses. Combination can’t have achieved a double clear at BS where any of the fences were above 110cm. Combination may have evented at PC110 but can not compete if they have completed a PC110 SJ course in previous years.
PC110 (Formerly Open)
Open to all members and horses.
No height / age restrictions. Grade As can’t have more than £500 winnings in the past year.
Elite Individual
Max 125cm. No area competition, just at the National Championships.
Mini Major
https://pcuk.org/sports/show-jumping/competitions-and-events/mini-major/
Show Jumping Training
Many of you will be thinking about what you hope to achieve this year. You might want to improve your showjumping, to perform better in competitions, to represent the Craven at an event or even be a member of the Craven team at the annual Area Showjumping Competition in the summer.
We are running a number of specialist rallies which will help members improve their showjumping. These will focus on the skills and techniques needed to improve your showjumping performance so please also join our mounted rallies for all ages. We will always make it clear what height you need to be jumping to enjoy the rally.
In the summer we will also run training sessions for members of our teams competing in the Area competition.
We enter teams for inter-branch shows throughout the year, including our own show at Sparsholt EC. Look on the website for details of opportunities to take part.
If you want to be a part of our Craven teams for the Area competition we have certain expectations of you, and we make some commitments to you in return.
The Craven will provide training sessions with good instructors to give members the very best chance of gaining selection for a Craven team. We will be clear about the selection criteria for teams so that members know what they need to do to give themselves the best chance of selection.
You will gain competition experience and keep us informed of your performance. To be eligible for Area team selection at the end of June you need to have competed in at least 3 events at a height appropriate to the team you are aiming for. And you must have attended at least 3 mounted rallies for all ages between 1st July 2023 and the date for preliminary entries for the 2024 Areas in June/July. Camp or Clinic count as one rally.
Good luck!
As the season progresses we will post results and reports on the News page.