Ivel Valley has recently had great success at the various Championships the Pony Club has to offer. We are really keen for as many of us as possible to enjoy the thrill of competing at Champs – and there is something available for every age group, discipline and competition level.
We have compiled the following document to try and explain the ins and outs of how to get to Champs – so please read on…
Ivel valley Branch sits within Area 12 of the Pony Club UK.
Each Area runs their own qualifying competitions (known as ‘Areas’) for the JCB Pony Club Championships.
For the Regional Championships (SJ/ODE & Dressage PC70&80). Area 12 combines Areas 6 and 8 to make up the Eastern Region.
For Tetrathlon we combine with Areas 7 & 9 to make up the Central England Region and compete as a Central England Team at Junior and Senior Regionals and Royal Windsor.
There are 3 Championships depending on your level that you can qualify for over the Summer/Autumn:
1. The JCB Pony Club Championships (NATIONAL)
2. The Eastern Regional Championships (REGIONAL)
3. The Area 12 Championships (LOCAL)
There is also the Spring Festival, this is split into England/Wales and Scotland. Qualifying competitions are run per Area across the Winter and the Finals are held between February and March.
The following document details which competitions you need to go to in order to qualify for the Summer/Autumn Championships and more information depending on the discipline you wish to compete in at each Championships.
How to qualify for each of the Championships this Summer/Autumn?
1. JCB National Championships
There are also non-qualifying classes at the JCB National Championships, including the Musical Ride.
2. Eastern Regional Championships
3. Area 12 Championships