{"id":2436,"date":"2024-03-25T23:38:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T23:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/newforest\/?page_id=2436"},"modified":"2026-04-15T00:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:54:30","slug":"area-competition-team-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/newforest\/area-competition-team-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Area Qualifiers & Team Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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What are “Area” Qualifiers?<\/h3>\n

Every Pony Club is part of a region.\u00a0 New Forest Hunts is part of Area 14<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Each Pony Club Area hold annual qualifying competitions in four disciplines: Tetrathlon, Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping.\u00a0 A number of teams and individuals come together to compete and those that qualify progress through to Regionals or the National Championships.<\/p>\n

Competitors must meet certain eligibility criteria in order to enter \u2013 check the relevant rulebook<\/strong><\/a> for the sport you\u2019re entering.<\/p>\n

Please read the NFHPC Area Team Selection Policy<\/strong><\/a>, in conjunction with the Area 14 Three Rally Rule<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What are the Regional Championships?<\/h3>\n

The Pony Club Regional Championships are an entry level team competition in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing which are ideal for our more novice Branch members. They\u2019re a perfect stepping stone for anyone looking to compete at The Pony Club National Championships in the future!<\/p>\n

How do I qualify?<\/h3>\n

Teams and individuals compete at their qualifying Area Competitions and those that qualify at grassroot level progress through to the Regional Championship for their region.<\/p>\n

2026 Regional Championships – Area 14<\/h3>\n

South West Region (Areas 14, 15, 16)<\/h4>\n

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What are The Pony Club National Championships?<\/h3>\n

The Pony Club Championships is the pinnacle of Pony Club competition<\/b>, with over 2,000 Members taking part over a week of fantastic sporting action!<\/p>\n

The Championships sees Members competing in five Pony Club sports \u2013 Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Mounted Games and Polocrosse.<\/p>\n

How do I qualify?<\/h3>\n

Teams and individuals compete at the qualifying Area Competitions and those that qualify progress through to The Pony Club National Championships.<\/p>\n

The JCB National Championships<\/h3>\n

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Team Training<\/h3>\n

We’re always keen for as many members as possible to take part in these competitions. \u00a0To help members prepare, we run team training sessions throughout the year, and build up the frequency of training through spring and early summer leading up to the Area Qualifiers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Members are invited to express their interest in competing at Areas, and the teams for each discipline are normally selected from these groups.<\/p>\n

Team training gives us an opportunity to see you and your pony\/horse working together. Also, to represent your Branch in a team, we follow the Area 14 ‘Three Rally Rule’ that states you need to attend a minimum of 3 rallies in the 12 months prior to the competition.<\/p>\n

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Eventing<\/h3>\n