Dressage
There are different levels of PC Dressage based on previous experience and ability:
- Preliminary PC70 (for members aged 13 and under on 1st January)
- Preliminary PC70 Plus (for members aged 14 and over on 1st January)
- Grassroots PC80 (for members any age)
All of the above qualifying for the Regional Championships. Then members of any age can compete in the Novice, Intermediate or the Open which qualify for the National Championships.
Eventing
- PC70 (Dressage including Walk, Trot and Canter, Show Jumping and Cross Country at 70cm).
- PC80 (Dressage including Walk, Trot and Canter, Show Jumping and Cross Country at 80cm).
Both of the above are qualifiers for the Regional Championships.
- PC90 (Show Jumps and Cross Country Jumps up to 95cm).
- PC100 (Show Jumps and Cross Country Jumps up to 105cm).
- Chairman’s Cup (More complex PC110 Dressage including Medium paces and lateral movements, Show Jumping up to 110cm and Cross-Country jumps up to 105cm).
All of the above are qualifiers for the National Championships.
- PC110 Championships – PC110 Dressage, SJ and XC up to 115cm.
These Championships are held at the Wellington International Event. Competitors qualify for Wellington at either Areas or a nominated BE event (not all Areas hold a PC110).
Show Jumping
- There are different levels of PC Show Jumping based on fence height, previous experience and ability:
- PC70 (for members aged 13 and under on 1st January)
- PC70 Plus (for members aged 14 and over on 1st January)
- PC80 (for members any age)
All of the above are qualifiers for the Regional Championships.
- PC90 (for members any age)
- PC100 (for members any age)
- PC110 (for members any age)
All of the above are qualifiers for the National Championships.
The number of qualifying spaces for both championships is dependent on the number of entries.
Please see the image to the right to see the qualification routes for all Show Jumping Levels.
For those jumping below 70cm then please see the Area 12 competition levels which are a fantastic way to gain experience
Horse & Pony Care – Blue Cross
- Qualification:
- Teams compete at their Area Competition with the aim to qualify for the Championships.
- Horse and Pony Care competitions are run in each area between May and July.
- The teams can be either Branch Teams, Centre teams, or mixed Area teams (can be a mix of Branches and Centres).
- The winning team from each section of the Area Competition will qualify for the Championships. Any Area with 10 or more teams competing in a section will have two guaranteed qualifying spaces, 15 or more teams in a section will have 3 guaranteed qualifying spaces.
- Should space allow, more teams may be invited to the National Championships at the Organiser’s discretion.
- 1 original qualifying team member must compete at the National Championships (only 2 substitutions available), unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Mounted Games
Qualification Routes and Eligibility:
Please see the qualification routes in the image on the right.
- You will need a team of five from the same Branch or Centre as you.
- Under the age of 11? You can compete as a Junior.
- Under the age of 15? You can compete as a Senior.
If you are under 19 (and older than 11), and still want to have a go, you can compete as a pair with just one other member.
Tetrathlon
Tetrathlon is a team and individual competition comprised of Shooting, Swimming, Running and Riding.
Qualification:
To be entered into Area competitions, each branch does it differently, so members and their parents/guardians need to keep in touch with their sports team managers and their DCs if they want to put themselves forward for an Area competition.
Some Branches may have rules about number of rallies or competitions someone has done before they go to an Area event.
At the JCB Pony Club Championships for Tetrathlon, the competition levels consist of:
- The Open Team Competition (25 and Under)
- The Open Individual Competition (25 and Under)
- The Open Mixed Gender Team Competition (25 and Under)
- The Intermediate Team Competition (25 and Under)
- The Intermediate Individual Competition (25 and Under)
- The Intermediate Mixed Gender Team Competition (25 and Under)
- The Junior Team Competition (14 and Under)
- The Junior Individual Competition (14 and Under)
- The Junior Mixed Gender Team Competition (14 and Under)
- Mixed Area Teams
Stepping stones – have to be chosen for their regional team.
- These are teams of 4 or 5 and can be a mix of boys and girls. Stepping stones do not ‘Qualify’ for Champs, as they are chosen by Regional Managers before Champs.
Regional team managers take into account a lot of factors to choose teams, including previous competition scores, area, availability etc. They can enter 2 teams per region to the stepping stones competition.
Dengie Pony Club Quiz
The Pony Club Dengie Quiz is designed to be an inclusive and engaging competition, open to both ridden and non-ridden Centre and Branch members. It offers a wonderful opportunity for young people to come together, share their enthusiasm for horses and ponies, and put their equestrian knowledge to the test. Working in teams, members can challenge themselves, learn new facts, and celebrate their passion for the equestrian world in a supportive and friendly environment.
Not only is the Quiz a chance to showcase knowledge, but it also helps develop confidence, teamwork, and communication skills—qualities that are valuable both within and beyond Pony Club life. Whether members are seasoned competitors or taking part for the first time, it is always a fun and memorable experience.
Further details can be viewed here