If you are having riding lessons at a riding school or you have a pony but no transport, or you just want to be part of South Notts, you are very welcome to join us as a non riding member. You will meet like minded friends, have fun and learn a lot about pony care.
These competitions test your pony knowledge and skills with informal friendy comps, building up to area, national and international championships. Some questions are theoretical, some involve practical skills tested on a pony provided at the competition. We run training for these competitions during the year.
This is an indoor test of your horse and pony knowledge, again in teams. All the badge training is so useful!
If you are 13 or over you can start the Young Equestrian Leaders Award, this rewards volunteering at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. Gold YELA holders receive their award at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Registration fee for the Bronze award is included in your membership, just add your membership number.
Friday badge rallies – you’ll learn about a particular aspect of horse and pony care and if you do well, you’ll be rewarded with a badge!
All members are welcome to join our many social activities – pool parties, BBQs and trips.
Over the winter you can take part in triathlon competitions. You run, swim and shoot at targets, or younger children throw beanbags to score points. We train at a local gun club for the shoot and encourage children to practice running and swimming too. Triathlons are very sociable events and are a great way to make friends and keep fit.
The Thelwell Art Prize runs every year with different classes for ages 11 and under, 12 – 16, 17 and over and teams. Our artists have been very successful over the years with their amazing creative artwork.