Show Jumping

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Contacts

Head of Show Jumping: Sam Tweats 07762 809151 samtweats@icloud.com 
Assistant Head of Show Jumping: Capella McNamara 07764 366473  capella@anteloperecruitment.com

Rallies

We run a variety of show jumping rallies for all levels throughout the year. Types include:

  • Show Jumping Rallies
  • Beginners Show Jumping Rallies
  • Gridwork Rallies

All upcoming dates and details for each rally are published on Entrymaster and can be found on the Calendar page. Entries typically close a week before the rally and group times are sent by text two days before the rally. Contact the rally organiser listed on the rally details for further enquiries.

 

Branch Competitions

We host our own duo of branch show jumping competitions which count to our branch show jumping trophies. For anyone who hasn’t attended before, these are a great fun and include classes for all from cross-poles to 1m+. Show gear is required but no need to plait.

The competitions that make up the 2023/24 points league are:

  • Saturday 9 December 2023 – Christmas SJ Competition, Alsager EC
  • Friday 29 March – Easter SJ Competition, Higher Farm, Byley Schedule

All entries are via Entrymaster. We try to publish not-before class times if appropriate and will be posted on the website and Facebook.

Inter-Branch Competitions and Team Opportunities

There are lots of opportunities for members to ride as part of a team and enter qualifying competitions with the ambition of reaching The Pony Club Championships.

Details of Winter and Summer series and qualifiers are found below. If you are interested in riding on part of an East Cheshire team, or entering any of the area qualifiers found below, please contact Sam.

Winter:

Area 5 Winter League Show Jumping Series

The Area 5 Winter League Competition runs throughout the Winter with members competing for their branch as teams and individuals. Points are achieved over the duration of the league and there are awards for the top 6 branch teams and the top 6 individuals in each class at the end of the league. The competitions are low key and you can dip in and out for a bit of show jumping practice, or attend as many competitions as possible and go for a place in the league!

League classes:

  • Class 1 (9 & under*) – 60cm
  • Class 2 (11 & under*) – 70cm
  • Class 3 – 80cm
  • Class 4 – 90cm
  • Class 5 – 1m

*NB Age of rider will be taken as at the 1st Jan of the year in which the season in question commences

The competitions that make up the 2023/24 series are:

  • Saturday 9 September (Hosted by Anglesey)
  • Sunday 1 October (Hosted by East Cheshire)
  • Sunday 12 November (Hosted by Tanatside & B&D)
  • Sunday 26 November (Hosted by F&D)
  • Sunday 3 December (Hosted by BCF)
  • Sunday 28 January (Hosted by CHS)
  • Saturday 3 February (Series Finale, Hosted by WyL & Aberconwy)

Please see below for the full rules:
Area 5 Winter League SJ Rules 2022/23

Barrier Spring Festival Qualifiers and Championships

The Barrier Spring Festival is a competition series for Dressage, Show jumping and Arena Eventing. Each Area holds and Area Qualifying Competition between September and February. Members compete at their area competition with the aim of qualifying for the final, held at Arena UK in February.

Levels:

  • Debut – 80cm
  • Pony Club Challenge – 90cm
  • Open Grand Prix – 1.10m

2023/24 Dates:

  • Spring Festival Championships, England & Wales (80, 90 & 110) – Saturday 24th to 25th February 2024 at Arena UK, Grantham

Full details, rules and eligibility criteria can be found here:
Barrier Spring Festival Show Jumping Details & Rules

Summer:

Area Qualifiers & The National Pony Club Championships

Annually, branch teams from our area (Area 5: Cheshire and North Wales) compete against each other, and members can qualify individually for the Regional and National Championships. Area qualifiers are hosted by a branch in area 5 and are held between May and July. Members compete at their Area competition with the aim of qualifying for the relevant Championships.

Levels:

  • PC70 (Qualifies for the Regional Championships)
  • PC80 (Qualifies for the Regional Championships)
  • PC90 (Qualifies for the National Pony Club Championships)
  • PC100 (Qualifies for the National Pony Club Championships)
  • PC110 (Qualifies for the National Pony Club Championships)

2023 Dates:

  • Area 5 Show Jumping Qualifier (Team & Individual) – Saturday 8th July 2023, Southview
  • Regional Championships (Grassroots) – Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th August 2023, Kelsall Hill (North Midlands Region)
  • The Pony Club National Championships (Novice, Intermediate and Open) – Friday 11th to Saturday 19th August 2023, Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire

Full details, rules and eligibility criteria can be found for each of the above here:
Show Jumping Area & Championship Details & Rules

Other Events & Opportunities

  • Hickstead Pony Club Show Jumping
  • Chatsworth Pony Club Show Jumping

Show Jumping News

See the news page for all show jumping related news and updates. You can filter by the “show jumping” tag to see all news and updates relevant to show jumping.

Useful Information & Resources

Rule Book:

The most up-to-date version of the Pony Club rulebooks for this year can be found here:

Current Pony Club Rulebooks

Feedback & Queries

We are always keen to hear your feedback – please do get in touch if you have any questions or feedback. Details of our current show jumping contacts are at the top of the page.

If you would be willing and able to volunteer at any rallies, occasions or events, we would love to hear from you.