The musical ride competition is held at the Pony Club Championships and is a fun event that any Pony Club member can take part in.
The competition is open to Branch or Centre teams of between 6 and 12 riders. Teams perform their own choreographed routine to music, wearing themed costumes or Branch/Centre sweatshirts. Marks are awarded for the ride content, choice of music and overall artistic presentation.
Some previous themes include Bake Off, Superheroes, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bugsy Malone, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lancaster Bombers, Matadors, Grease, James Bond, and Thriller.
If you are interested in helping to organise a musical ride please get in touch with the Caroline Matthew, OS&B District Commissioner.
Rules
- The team should contain between 6 and 12 riders.
- The team can be from a Branch or Centre or a combination of both (mixed teams are permitted).
- Dress – correct head and footwear (costume optional).
- Saddlery – any normal tack and riding bit is permitted.
- Arena – 20m x 60m.
- Duration – the duration of the display within the arena should be no longer than 5 minutes (an additional
- 1 ½ minutes is allowed for entry and exit, music is permitted for this).
- All rides must enter the arena at A.
- Outside assistance – voice, bell, whistle etc is not permitted.
- Props – there should be no physical props inside the arena. Small, unobtrusive handheld props are permitted.
- Please ensure all hat tags are clearly visible.
- Lead rein riders are permitted – leaders must wear a correctly tagged hat.
