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What We Offer

 

South Pool Pony Club offer a range of activates, available for all ages and abilities.

In order to be able to compete at Area 16 Competitions, members from all branches in Area 16 must have actively participated in Branch training, rallies or volunteering at Branch activities on at least 3 occasions during the previous 12 month period unless prevented from doing so by illness, absence from home or any other reason which in the opinion of the DC and Area Rep justifies absence.

For the purpose of this Area Rule, a rally, coaching or training session or Branch activity or competition is one that has been organised by the branch committee, Area Rep or Training Committee.
In addition to demonstrating loyalty to the branch, the combination of horse and rider will be required to prove their competence, safety and fitness of horse and pony in the discipline that they wish to compete in. This can either be realised in training or by current competition records.

 

Dressage

What is Dressage:

Dressage is about showing the judge that you can get your pony to do what you want him to do, when you want him to do it.

You and your pony have to follow a set of instructions laid out in the dressage test.

A judge marks the test. They give you a mark out of ten for how well you carry out each instruction. At the end of the test the marks are added up and the winner is the horse and rider with the highest score.

What South Pool Has to Offer:

We hold regular flatwork rallies with experienced dressage instructors who help you learn how to work with your pony to get him/her to behave better and listen to you as a rider.  We do training both on a surface in a school as well as on a grass arena in the drier months.  We take part in regular competitions at branch and group level and have members working towards and competing at the following competitions:

Eventing

What is Eventing?

Eventing is split into three phases: Dressage, Show Jumping & Cross Country.  It involves working with your pony/horse both on the flat and over jumps. Today, the sport is most known for its cross-country phase where horse and rider gallop over an outside course of solid obstacles which the horse sometimes has never seen before.

At the end of the competition, scores for all the competitors are totalled. Each test is scored individually and the penalties accrued are added together for the final results. The lowest score is the winning score.

What does South Pool have to offer?

Our club is very fortunate to have our own cross country course which is kept in great condition, we hold regular cross country training rallies throughout the drier months and host hunter trials as well as our own one day events.  We also hire our cross country for training sessions and open schooling.  During the winter months we have out own set of arena eventing fences and carry out training at Rotherwood Moss.  We regularly have members taking part in branch, area and national competitions as individuals and teams aiming to qualify to take part in the Championships.

Show Jumping

What is show jumping?

Show Jumping is where a horse and rider combination are tested over a course of colourful obstacles, known as fences, which can be easily knocked down if they are hit. The goal is to complete the course in the fastest time without getting any faults.

Faults are gained when a fence is knocked down, the horse stops at a fence (refuse) or the horse runs around a fence (run out).

Show Jumping can take place both indoors and outdoors, so is perfect to enjoy all year round.

What does South Pool have to offer?

We have our own extensive set of show jumps with many different fillers used to train and for competitions.  In the drier months we use these fences in the grass arena at Cuttery where we hold rallies to improve our skill.  In the winter months we hold training in both indoor and outdoor arenas.  We hold our own show jumping competitions with qualifiers and compete at other competitions including:

 

Tetrathlon

Shooting & Running practices:  Contact  01803 732 822  Nigel Widdicombe for more information.

Selected Monday evenings 5.00 – 6.30pm  Ashprington Court.

Join the fun!  Adults required to load pistols!

Sessions to be booked on Horse Events.

Pony Club Tetrathlon is very much like Modern Pentathlon, which you may have seen in the Olympics. It provides Members with a challenging competition requiring practical horsemanship, general athletic ability and a steady hand for shooting.

Tetrathlons – More Information

Mounted Games

Ponies 147cm and under.
JUNIOR – 10 years and under on 1st January.
SENIOR   Riders 14 years and under.

Hi at Pony club we are enjoying pony club games and taking part in the friendly competitions. If you want to join in and have some fun give us a call :) some training sessions are on foot so you can come and have fun and just give it a try….. :lol:

Games is excellent for confidence building and improving your riding skills, especially balance – sounds like good fun!!

The area mounted games are  to be confirmed

Come along and try mounted games. Everybody is welcome at these rallies, however to be considered later for the senior games team there is an age restriction, 14 yrs and under. For the junior games team riders must be 10 years and under. Ages are from 1st  January .
Parents are encouraged to help at these rallies with the equipment to enable the children to have maximum riding time. All help will be appreciated!

Important: Height / Weight Rule
A rider over 54kg (8stone 7lbs) may not ride a pony 128cm (12.2hh) or under.
A rider over 60kg (9stone 6lbs) may not ride a pony 133cm (13hh) or under.
A rider over 66kg (10stone 6lbs) may not ride a pony 138cm (13.2hh) or under.

 

Badges and Quizes – Non Ridden

 

Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care

The competition features teams of three Members who demonstrate their knowledge and practical horsemanship skills taken from the Pony Club Efficiency Tests over a number of rounds.

Teams compete at their Area Competition with the aim to qualify for the Championships.

There are three levels:

  • Minis: Questions to be based on the Care section of the E, D and easier parts of the D+ Test cards and Mini Horsemanship Achievement Badges. At the Championships a small number of questions will cover all of the D+ syllabus.
  • Juniors: Questions to be based on the Care section of the D, D+, C and easier parts of the C+ Test cards and Horsemanship Achievement Badges. At the Championships a small number of questions will cover Advances Achievement Badges and all of the C+ syllabus.
  • Seniors: Questions to be based on the Care section of the C+, B and AH Test cards. Questions at AH Test level should be used sparingly as not all Branches/Centres will have AH Test level competitors.

Mini Competition – Age 10 and under, Junior Competition – Age 13 and under, Senior 25 and under.

 

Pony Club Quiz – Sponsored by Dodson and Horrell

The Pony Club quiz is  an inclusive competition for our ridden and non-ridden members. It provides a chance for members to test their equestrian knowledge in a fun and friendly team environment. Working with D&H who are experts in the field of animal health, nutrition and well-being will help The Pony Club Quiz to stay relevant and current in an Equestrian World that is continuously progressing.

  • The competition comprises of a Mini and Junior/Senior competition.
  • Mini questions to be based on the E, D and easier parts of the D+ Efficiency Tests and Mini Badges.
  • Junior/Senior questions to be based on the C, C+ and B Efficiency Tests and Achievement badges.
  • Questions will be based on the new syllabuses.
  • Format of questions will be mixed of activity rounds such as memory games/Pictionary, guess what’s in the bag, question/answer rounds and many more!
  • Teams will move around the venue, each round will be on a different section of the quiz.

Rallies

We run many different Rallies, Camps, Clinics and Social Events, rally program can be found via the calendar on this website or on Horse Events.

All rallies are to be booked online, closing dates for rallies are normally 7 days before the rally. If you would like to enquire about last minute places then please contact Vicky Rogers.

Spaces will not be refunded if they are cancelled less than 7 days before the date, unless in exceptional circumstances. We still must pay the instructors if you cancel within this time.

Some members have two ponies. A second place can be requested, and will be given, provided there are free spaces.

We hold lots of events throughout the year to suit all our members.

Please make sure you are turned out correctly for every rally. Mounted and unmounted. Members under 11yrs are required to wear the SPPC sweatshirt, SPPC polo, beige/cream/block colour jodphurs, navy/black hat silks with brown or black boots/chaps. For the older members, any SPPC item on the SEW Equestrian website except hoodies. Beige, cream or block colour jodhpurs, black or brown boots / chaps. Navy or black gloves. Navy or black hat silks. Long hair in a hairnet please and no jewellery. Please make sure your ponies are clean and tidy and your tack is clean.

All SPPC clothing can be purchased from Sew Equestrian see the merchandise page on this website.

 

Camp

We hold 2 camps a year.  The Junior camp for all primary school children, is usually 2 days and 1 night duration. All parents stay and camp with their children, activities can include mounted games, badges, jumping, hacking, treasure hunt etc.

The main summer camp  for members 8 years & over, 3 days and 2 nights, activities include flatwork/dressage, show jumping, xc, mounted games plus evening talks and demos.  Designated parent supervisors and some instructors stay overnight.

Camp – More Information