All Pony Club memberships and renewals should now be made via the Members’ Portal, or in the case of a Family, via the membership form sent to membership@pcuk.org. It is no longer possible to renew over the phone.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS (those with less than 3 riding members in the same household).
NEW Members should use the Members’ Portal – follow the top tips on the Join Us section of The Pony Club website: https://pages.pcuk. org/join/
RENEWING/LAPSED Members
- If membership has expired, you will have received renewal invites (4 weeks and 2 weeks before your expiry date and then a final email 2 weeks AFTER expiring)
- Click on the link the most recent invite we have you sent to you to access the Members’ Portal
- NB: this link is unique to you and the password held in the Members Database, so you cannot log in successfully without it.
- Using the online portal, you will be able to check and update any contact details, and members and pay online.
- You will not be able to change the branch or membership type (Riding or Non-riding) – if you need to do this please contact your branch to initiate the transfer process or contact membership@pcuk.org to change your membership type.
Membership forms can still be emailed to membership@pcuk.org however please allow up to 10 working days for these to be processed in the system. Please ensure you consider this when planning to attend rallies.
The most immediate, and safest, way to join or renew is via the Members’ Portal.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS
If you have a family membership, or want to add members to create a family membership, you will need to download the membership form either from your branch website or https://pcuk.org/find-a- club/ complete the form and email to membership@pcuk.org OR by post to the address on the form.
Membership fees:
Non-riding member £36; riding member £80 and family memberships £200 (up to 5 members in the same household).
What are the benefits?
Insurance
The annual subscription includes Personal Liability Insurance (Third Party). Find out more about our Insurance
Learning & Tests
Members are encouraged to take an interest in their work and improve their knowledge by working towards their Pony Club Standards of Efficiency Tests, of which there are eight beginning with the ‘E’ Test and culminating with the prestigious ‘A’ Test. There is also the opportunity to work towards Road Safety, Achievement Badges, Progressive Tests and the Coaching Certificate. Pony Club Tests provide excellent grounding for those wanting to take up a career in equestrianism.
Competition
Inter Branch events are held to encourage team work and promote pride in the Branch. There is also the opportunity to qualify for National Pony Club competitions such as the Winter League, Quiz Final and The Pony Club Championships in August.
Fun
Each Branch organises a full programme of working rallies and other fixtures which may take place during school holidays. These include competitions, an annual camp, visits and social events.
The overriding aim is to make membership informative and fun!