What is a rally?
We hold several different types of rallies during the year.
WINTER RALLIES – FLAT & SHOW JUMPING.
These are group lessons, held for 1 hour. They are held on either a Saturday or Sunday during the day. We group riders in similar abilities. All aspects of riding are covered, including correct position, improving your pony’s way of going by developing the rider’s confidence, in a fun and educational manner.
These rallies are normally held at Hill Farm, Ing, by kind permission for the Buckley family. We pay for the venue, so we make a charge for these rallies. All rallies are booked & paid for via the booking form, on the pony club website.
MOUNTED RALLIES
These rallies run from April to September 1 or 2 a month. They are normally held at Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands. They are usually on a Thursday evening from 6-8pm. This is a group lesson of similar ability riders. During this session, all aspects of riding will be covered, working through the criteria required for the Pony Club Efficiency tests and competition disciplines. They are fun, interactive sessions, to develop the riders’ knowledge and confidence. We cater for all levels of riders from lead reins upwards.
To take part in these rallies you complete the booking form online. THIS BOOKING FORM CLOSES 1 WEEK BEFORE THE RALLY DATE. The summer mounted rallies are free of charge.
STABLE MANAGEMENT RALLIES
These rallies run from April to September 1 per month. They are held at various venues in the area which will be stated on the booking form. They normally run on a Thursday from 6.30pm-8pm. They are group sessions, covering all aspects of care for your pony. We follow the criteria required for the Pony Club efficiency tests. They are hands on practical sessions, on how to handle and care for your pony, correctly and safely. This training is so important as it will help you properly care for your pony particularly when you are at home, and keep you both safe and healthy.
To take part in these rallies you complete the booking form online. THIS BOOKING FORM CLOSES 1 WEEK BEFORE THE RALLY DATE. The summer mounted rallies are free.
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING SESSIONS
We are very lucky to have our own cross-country course, just outside Kendal. We run training sessions there during the season. These are normally held on an evening. The dates are all on the events diary. To attend these sessions you need to be cantering confidently in an open space and able to jump about 60cm upwards. This is a group session and you work your way round the course, with a coach. They are great fun sessions, learning how to ride safely over fences in the correct rhythm and balance and how to ride and jump on undulating terrain.
To take part in these training sessions you complete the booking form online. THIS BOOKING FORM CLOSES 1 WEEK BEFORE THE RALLY DATE. There is a charge for this session, which is paid for when booking on.
MINI CAMP
This is a 2/3-day full day course for riders under the age of 10. The day runs from 10-4pm approx. Members will ride twice and have two care sessions. The aim is to give the young rider confidence whilst riding and handling their pony. We cover all aspects riding and care to develop their knowledge and safety. They are great fun interactive sessions where we see massive progression. We hold 2 mini camps, one in April Easter Holidays and the other in August. Parents/guardians stay during the day and bring a packed lunch. All details are on the booking form. Spaces are limited so remember to book early.
MYERSCOUGH CAMP
This is a five-day residential camp, held at Myerscough College, using their fantastic facilities. Members camp in either horseboxes, caravans or tents. The ponies stay in the indoor barns, which have big rubber matted stables with shavings provided. Meals are provided. During the week members ride once or twice a day, they have group sessions on dressage, show jumping, cross country, test training, rider balance development etc We also have care sessions and have outside speakers, such as farriers, vet – dissections, feed talks, polo training, archery, etc! In the evening we do a range of activities from It’s a Knockout, rounders, treasurer hunt, I am a Celebrity- Get me out of here!! X factor.!! This is for members 10 or over. Under 10 are taken on an individual basis, dependant on competence, but they come daily, the pony stays overnight. We are limited to numbers so don’t forget to book early. The booking form is on the pony club website.
You will have lots of other questions about the above activities, please do not hesitate to contact.
PAM PRICKETT
07909538942 or 015395 67881
pam.prickett1@gmail.com