News | 19 May 2026

Week 19 May 2026

What’s on this month

Use the calendar on the website to see what’s on and book.

 

Mini show jumping training

There are 4 mini show jumping training open online now. These are for children jumping cross poles to 50cm. Please book in with Mari as soon as you can.

 

Cheshire Show inter hunt relay

There is an inter hunt team relay competition at the Cheshire show on the 16th June at 3pm.

The competition will be held in the main ring. If you would like to put your name forward to be considered for the team please let Mari know by 20th May.

Before putting your name forward please read the following:

  • You must have attended your 3 rallies in the last 12 months.
  • No spurs will be allowed.
  • You must have an adult available to help in the ring during and after the competition.
  • You must be 11 years or over.
  • Must have a track record at Pony Club 80cm or above SJ.

Teams will be selected following the team PC policy based on attendance at training, track record and instructor feedback.

 

Equine Influenza update

As of 14th May 2026, there have been 60 confirmed cases, with a further 16 currently being investigated.

Precautions at Events

  • Stay a safe distance from other horses and ponies
  • Do not allow horses or ponies to touch or sniff each other
  • Do not allow others to pet or touch your horse or pony
  • Officials to keep touching of horses and ponies to a minimum
  • Tack checkers/stewards should consider using gloves or anti-bacterial spray between horses and ponies
  • If staying over, clean and disinfect stables between use
  • Avoid communal grazing
  • Do not allow drinking from communal water troughs
  • Do not share tack, equipment, buckets or haynets.