A very warm welcome if you are you new to the Old Berkshire Hunt branch of the Pony Club!

Join our branch and you’ll find a very warm welcome, access to endless fun with new friends and opportunities for riding and even non-riding activities! Our diary is full throughout the year with something for everyone, whether you want to develop your child’s riding and horse and pony care skills, learn a new sport in a safe and nurturing environment, compete at branch, area, even national level or simply be part of a lovely supportive community.

If you have questions or just want to chat to someone before you sign up, we are more than happy to help.

• Lisa Powell is District Commissioner
  • Tel 07771 711708
  • Email lisa.p@me.com
• Helen Keen, Assistant District Commissioner and Secretary, can help you with a taster rally, general membership enquiries etc.
  • Tel 07785 718571
  • Email oldberkshire@pcuk.org

You can join up as a new member or renew an existing membership on Pony Club HQ’s website here.

Communication

We keep our website up to date with details of rallies, competitions and schedules for local shows as well as adverts if you are looking to buy or sell a pony. The website should have the answers to any questions you have but if not, please just pick up the phone or send an email to any committee member or rally organiser who will know where to find the answer for you. We email a monthly DC’s Newsletter with the latest info, upcoming events, rallies and fixtures. Whatsapp is also used for some group activities and one of our team can make sure you’re on the relevant lists.

Our main page is found at facebook.com/obhpc, which is upated by admins with news from members, events, rallies, achievements and general information. You don’t need an account to access our Facebook page but if if you sign up, or are a regular user, and like pages you will receive regular updates.

 Visit facebook group OBHPC Chat, a closed group, for anyone within the branch to join and you are then free to post your news and ask questions of other members etc. You can also find out about last minute rally spaces or details of events here.

Visit facebook group OBHPC Swap & Sell if you’re looking to buy, sell or swap pony club kit, riding gear, tack, rugs etc.

 Finally, follow us on instagram @OBHPC!

Volunteering

The more you get involved the more you will get out of your Pony Club. As a volunteer run organisation, we rely on you to help us keep our myriad activities going throughout the year. By getting involved you’ll meet like-minded people, have a lot of fun and help your child to develop their horse and pony skills as well as friendships that can last a lifetime. You don’t need to have any knowledge of horses or ponies or any previous pony club experience. There is something for everyone.

Keep visiting this website to stay up to date with the latest news, calendar of rallies, fixtures and events and more. There is lots of information here, make sure you follow us on our social pages for regular updates and if you have any questions, get in touch.

Keep an eye on the fixtures and rallies page here
Regular mounted rallies during the year covering the main disciplines such as show jumping, dressage, cross country, mounted games, polo, and tetrathlon. In addition we organise events such as a mock hunt, beach ride, a Ridgeway ride, fancy dress rallies, an Easter egg hunt and Christmas events and shows including a Junior Show just for minis and juniors 12 years and under.

We also run many dismounted rallies for horse and pony care, many of which result in an achievement badge. In addition we have vet visits, trips to Olympia and camping trips to Badminton Horse Trials. There really is something for everyone and every discipline aims to cater for all levels from “have a go” to team prospects so we really would encourage you to try something new.

Booking onto rallies
All the information can be found in Rallies/Fixtures. To guarantee your place payment must be made in advance. Book early to avoid disappointment and to help the organisers to run the best events consistently. We have to commit to instructors and venues in advance so the earlier you sign up, the better it is for all.

This website has lots of content and should answer all your questions, but if you can’t find the right information, do please get in touch.

• What to wear & where to buy kit – whether attending a rally or competition or hunting, and how to buy kit. You can also find links to Safety, hats rules and tagging, body protectors, wearing spurs and whips rules here.
• Tests and badges
• Competitions and teams
• Camps
• Flu Vaccinations & EHV

We very much look forward to seeing you out and about with the Old Berkshire Hunt Pony Club!