Showjumping
From mini-minis on a lead rein to competing at Royal Windsor Horse Show and representing your Pony Club branch, Garth South have members jumping at all levels.
Starting from training in rallies to more involved coaching with top equestrian instructors, if a members passion is jumping then there is always something to get involved in.
Competitions start locally and progress to include:
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Area Competitions
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National Championships
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Regional Championships
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The Pony Club Spring Festival
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Royal Windsor Show Jumping
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The Pony Club Mini Major International Show Jumping Class (London International Horse Show)
The Pony Club website for showjumping is found HERE.
The Pony Club showjumping rulebook is found HERE.
Eventing
Eventing with Garth South is a thrilling equestrian sport that encompasses three disciplines: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. It provides young riders with an opportunity to showcase their skills and compete in a supportive environment.
Branch/Centre Competitions – Friendly competitions organised by Branches or Centres for their own Members and Members of the surrounding Branches & Centres.
Area Competitions – Open to all Members within the Pony Club Area, including qualifying competitions for the Championships and Regional Championships.
Championships – Qualifying Teams and Individuals from every Area compete to decide the National Eventing Champions.
Arena Eventing – throughout the winter months, Members can take part in Arena Eventing competitions to qualify for the Barrier Animal Health Spring Festival. There are three different finals; England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Each have different qualifying rules, so please consult the rules for your country.
The Pony Club website for eventing is found HERE.
The Pony Club eventing rulebook is found HERE.
Dressage
Pony Club dressage helps riders improve control, balance, and teamwork with their pony through a series of movements performed in an arena. Riders are judged on accuracy, smoothness, and communication with their horse.
Dressage Area Competitions & Championships – The Dressage Championships are a major Pony Club event where top riders from across the UK compete after qualifying through Area Competitions.
PCIA Dressage Competition – We are excited to offer members the chance to compete in an International Virtual Dressage Competition with riders from Pony Club International Alliance countries.
Dressage to Music – Direct entry classes at The Spring Festival Final and Pony Club Championships allow riders to perform freestyle dressage tests to music individually or in pairs.
Home International Dressage Competition – Held at RWHS, the competition features teams from across the UK and Ireland, with riders selected from The Pony Club National Championships.
The Pony Club website for dressage is found HERE.
The Pony Club dressage rulebook is found HERE.
Pony Racing
Pony Racing gives Pony Club members aged 9–16 the chance to experience horse racing on ponies at famous UK racecourses. The Pony Club works with The Pony Racing Authority to provide racing opportunities across the country.
Pony Race Days let members race at famous UK racecourses and experience the excitement of a real race day. Taster Days, run before racing begins, offer a fun introduction to Pony Racing for beginners.
Garth South have an active group of pony racing members and are always looking to encourage more to join in. We are fortunate to be located close to fantastic training facilities such as Moor Place Gallops where many training rallies are held and within some of Englands best race courses.
The Pony Club website for pony racing is found HERE.
The Pony Club pony racing rulebook is found HERE.
Tetrathlon
Tetrathlon is a team and individual competition combining shooting, swimming, running, and riding. It is linked to the Olympic sport Modern Pentathlon, with events increasing in difficulty as members get older.
Classes are arranged as follows:
• Open (25 and Under)
• Intermediate (25 and Under)
• Junior (14 and Under)
• Minimus (11 and Under)
• Tadpoles (9 and Under)
• Beanies (7 and Under)
Garth South have a very strong team in all classes who compete both at Area and national level. Shoot training is held fortnightly and Garth South members have the opportunity to join Area 13 swim training rallies. Competitions are held from Area to RWHS and for the truly successful and dedicated, internationally.
The Pony Club website for Tetrathlon is found HERE.
The Pony Club Tetrathlon rulebook is found HERE.
Polocrosse
Polocrosse is a fast-paced team sport combining polo and lacrosse, played on horseback with racquets and a soft ball. It is fun, exciting, and helps Pony Club members improve their riding skills, balance, and confidence.
Each polocrosse chukka lasts six minutes with breaks in between, so players only need one horse per match. It is a fun and fast-paced sport that helps improve riding skills, balance, and confidence.
Most Pony Club members start playing on their own horses and ponies, quickly learning the skills needed for this fast-paced and exciting sport.
Abi is the Garth South instructor for polocrosse, starting from the youngest of players. Rallies are held at all times through the year, often focusing on the smaller skills that are transferable into other pony clubs disciplines.
The Pony Club website for Polocrosse is found HERE.
The Pony Club Polocrosse rulebook is found HERE.
Horsemanship
Pony Club Horsemanship is all about learning how to care for, understand, and enjoy ponies while having fun and building knowledge. It includes activities like the Dengie Quiz, where members work in teams to answer questions about ponies, riding, and Pony Club values; learning about Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care, which teaches the importance of pony welfare, health, and responsible ownership; and taking part in creative events such as the Thelwell Art Competition, where members show their love of ponies through drawings inspired by the famous Thelwell cartoons.
Horsemanship helps members become confident, caring, and knowledgeable around ponies, both in and out of the saddle.
Garth South have teams in both the Dengie Quiz and the Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care competition. The Blue Cross quiz is initially an Area 13 qualifier which may then lead to Championships at the JCB Pony Club Championships
The Pony Club website for Horsemanship is found HERE.
The Pony Club Horsemanship rulebook is found HERE.