PONY RACING
For information on Pony Racing, the The PRA (Pony Racing Authority) have a really good website with all of the information you need.
Would you like to have a go at Pony Racing? Or experience the thrill of riding on gallops?
We run regular pony racing rallies where you can take your horse or pony on the gallops. These sessions are suitable for those wanting to get an eventer fit as well as anyone interested in pony racing.
Please contact Do Curtis for information or look out for the rallies on the Rally list.
- a minimum of two ridden group rallies of one hour in duration. The ridden activity to take place in a wide open space; or
- a minimum of one (passed) PRA/PC Training Day; or
- attended and completed a British Racing School or National Racing College or Scottish Racing Academy Level 3 training day (Passed)
PONY RACING 2023
At the Lockinge point-to-point on Easter Monday, 10 April 2023 there will be three pony races, all of which are 7f:-
· 148 cms (14.2) and under Novice Riders “Conditions” Race
· 138 cms (13.2) and under Open Race
· 148 cms (14.2) and under Open Race
Children need to be aged between 9 – 16 years.
Entries for the pony races at Lockinge close on Sunday 2 April 2023 at 8pm
You need to have registered your child and their pony with the Pony Racing Authority by 12 noon on Friday 31 March 2022 in order to enter.
Ponies must be aged between 5 and 20 years old.
Please do let me know if you would like any further help, advice or to discuss any of the above. Do Curtis – joannacurtis@upperfarm.uk.com or 07881 821500.
We hope that lots of the OBH pony club members will have great fun riding in the pony races
Pony Racing at Lockinge Point to Point
OBHPC members are encouraged to enter the Pony Races at Lockinge Point to Point. There are usually 2 or 3 racing ponies in each class, with the rest of the entry made up of pony club ponies. There is no jumping involved and the race is over 7 furlongs – just half of the course. It is a wonderful opportunity and great fun, with children parading on their ponies in the Parade Ring before being led out on to the course, and the lucky few coming in to the Winners enclosure afterwards, including the top OBHPC member.
In order to run at Lockinge the combination of rider and pony will need to have completed four days hunting or four Pony Club Rallies or attended a Pony Racing Authority (PRA) Training Day.
We also have members competing in Shetland Grand National races.