Mounted Rallies
Rallies are the “backbone of the Pony Club.” Members ride in small group lessons based on age, ability, and experience. Sessions are generally one hour, they are designed to be great fun and improve a wide range of skills. At some rallies members work on a specific discipline such as dressage, show jumping, cross country or mounted games whereas general rallies will cover more than one discipline.
Rallies also provide the opportunity for members to work towards The Pony Club tests.
Dismounted Rallies
These rallies focus on horse and pony care and are often used to help members work towards Achievement Badges and The Pony Club tests.
The Achievement Badges offer member the chance to work towards a range of equine and non-equine badges.
Dress Code
When mounted at rallies members should wear:
- Pony Club sweatshirt
- Plain coloured jodhpurs
- Suitable plain coloured shirt
- Shoulders must be covered for all riding activities (long sleeves compulsory for cross-country)
- Standard riding or jodhpur boots
- Any body piercings should be removed before riding
- Hair must be tied back securely ideally with a hair net
- Hats and body protectors in accordance with safety standards
Horses tack:
- All tack must be clean, in a good state of repair, properly fitted and suitable for purpose
- Stirrups must have 7mm clearance on either side of the boot
- Humane girths are not permitted (A humane girth has non-independent straps that will loosen if one strap was to break)