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DRESS CODE; At Rallies withTack & Turnout is for children to learn the importance of caring for their pony and being correctly dressed. It is expected that your horse/pony and yourself should be well turned out as you will be marked, and points go towards the Tack & Turnout awards. Correct pony club dress i.e. clean tack, plain numnah/girth/hat silk (dark colour no pom-pom) beige/cream jodhpurs, white shirt and Pony Club tie/stock, jacket and Pony Club badge (with felt if applicable!), dark plain gloves and a hairnet, correct boots, plain chaps if appropriate. Clean ponies ( most or all of which should be achieved as best they can by the children)!
Ponies of members age 9 and under are NOT to be plaited unless the children have and want to do it themselves; they will NOT get any extra marks. Ponies of members age 10 and over should be plaited by the member as it is good practice however extra marks will not be given. Tack should fit and be clean
Please note at rallies without Tack and Turnout members must still wear cream/dark jodhpurs, shirt/Pony Club sweatshirt/rugby shirt or jacket with PC badge; correct boots /chaps and riding hat (dark colour no pom pom except at XC rallies) with a hairnet. No long socks over jods please
Body Protectors are compulsory for cross country. No hooded tops, seasonal colours or jewellery permitted please. Please note that attendance marks at rallies will be lost if you are incorrectly dressed.NO Equidry /similar coats for riding please
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IMPORTANT NOTICE; PLEASE NOTE THAT PONIES SHOULD BE UP TO DATE WITH VACCINATIONS & HAVE AT LEAST THE FIRST TWO VACCINES WHEN ATTENDING A RALLY.
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RALLIES 2026. PLEASE NOTE NO DOGS PERMITTED AT RALLIES. No pom-pom hat silks at rallies except XC rallies please. Hat silks should be dark colours
2026 programme
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR RALLIES is 14 DAYS BEFORE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR COACHES TO BE BOOKED. After which there may not be space. Please check with Sally 07967123141 who will advise if space, then pay by BACS please. TIMES WILL BE POSTED AROUND 5 DAYS BEFORE RALLY
RALLIES access to book via filter on Horse-Events or via Calendar on our website- see dropdown Rally dates/times
>Dismounted Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care / Quiz training will start again from October in Minskip at the Village Hall and at Sophie’s yard, Minskip in preparation for next year! The sessions in the hall will be for all ages, with a mix of quiz games and activities tailored toward the topics that will be in Area quiz. Everyone is welcome even if you don’t want to take part in the actual competition as the content will also be relevant to tests, badges and the Horse and Pony care competition. The sessions at Sophie’s will be more practical, continuing to work towards the Blue Cross welfare badges and are aimed at developing practical skills for the Horse and Pony care competition. Minis defined age 10years and under Jan 1st 2027
Entry -names to Helen Gajczak hels213@hotmail.com/ 07590292218 Cost; £7.50/session correct change if possible on door. Dates and directions below
>For the first time we will also be holding an inter branch friendly practice quiz competition for Minis (age 10 and under as of 1st Jan 2027) with Bramham Pony Club on 21st December 2.30pm-4.30pm at Minskip Village Hall. Ideal for those keen to be considered for a team for Area quiz in February but open to all to come and see what Area quiz is all about! More details to follow. Cost £5 entry via Horse-Events, closing date 7th Dec
>Badge Club Jan 15th/22nd/29th age 11 and under 6-7pm at Minskip Village Hall. Cost £30/all sessions. If you wish to attend, please contact Helen Gajczak and enter via Horse-Events closing date 1st Jan. email hels213@hotmail.com / 07590292218
Dates for dismounted rallies;
2nd Oct – Minskip Village Hall 6-7pm all ages
27th Oct – Sophie’s 10am minis / 11am Juniors
6th Nov – Minskip Village Hall 6-7 pm all ages
20 Nov – Sophie’s 5.30pm minis / 6.30pm Juniors
4th Dec – Sophie’s 5.30pm minis / 6.30pm Juniors
15th Jan – Blue Cross Welfare Badge Club catch up session @ Sophie’s 6-7pm age 12 and over for those close to completing a badge, please check with Sophie
Feb 5th Minskip Village Hall 6 – 7pm all ages
Feb 19th Sophie’s 5.30pm minis / 6.30pm juniors
AREA QUIZ Sunday 28th Feb
12th March Minskip Village Hall 6-7pm all ages
22nd March – Sophie’s 10am minis/ 11am Juniors
9th April Minskip Village Hall all ages
QUIZ Final 11th April
23rd April Sophie’s 5.30pm minis / 6.30pm juniors
AREA Horse and Pony care date TBC
DIRECTIONS;Sophies yard- Thorndikes Lane just off Main St, Minskip on RHS after bend by track.
Village Hall off Main Street Minskip YO51 9JD opposite junction Thorndikes Lane
Sun 3rd Jan 2027 Following last year’s success. YANPC will again run a Show Jumping competition at NEC for all ages, open to entries from other PCs. Volunteers will be required please
Rally dates to be booked via Horse- Events- please book at least 14 days in advance. After which there may not be space. Please check with Sally 07967123141 before booking.
SJ rallies at Home Farm, Kirk Hammerton YO268BX 29th Sept, 3rd Nov, 24th Nov, 26th Jan, 16th Feb, 16th Mar SJ training in groups 4 max so numbers limited. No T & T.
Times; 5pm up to 60cm; 6pm 70cm; 7pm 80cm + Heights approx
To BOOK Horse-events Cost £20. Closing date 2 weeks before each
Sun 4th Oct Pole work/SJ Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Not T & T Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15. Closing date; 20th Sept
10am
Nancy Glover Poppy Glover
Arabella Wilson Rosa Park
Georgia Corner Erika Corner
Poppy Parker Eva Burrows
Ella Burrows Molly Caffrey
Eleanor Cliff
11.30
Sienna Mattocks Jemima Tasker
Aurea Nurcombe Lucy Gajczak
Evie Hattersley Matilda Park
Nancy Denton Issy Dean
Sophie Irwin
12.45
Olivia Freeman
Bella Elsworth
Georgia O’mara
Josie Wise
Weds 28th Oct XC rally at NEC DL70PQ for all ages from 11am. Body protectors required, XC colours may be worn. No T & T. Cost £30 book via Horse-Events. Times on website a few days before.Closing date; 14th Oct
Thurs 29th Oct Parents social evening and members awards night (see news for rally award winners)at Raskelf Village Hall at 6.30pm. Opportunity to learn more about Pony Club disciplines, ask questions and feedback. Refreshments provided. Cost £5 on door. Names to Beth Cowton; beth@heartsinteriors.co.uk or Charlotte Elsworth; charlottehoyland@hotmail.com
Sun 1st Nov Flatwork/rider skills training Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15. Closing date; 18th Oct
Sun 6th Dec Pole work/SJ Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Not T & T Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15. Closing date;22nd Nov
Mon 21st Dec– Mini Quiz for age 10years and under (Jan 1st 2027) inter branch friendly practice quiz competition with Bramham PC at 2.30pm-4.30pm at Minskip Village Hall. Ideal for those keen to be considered for a team for Area quiz in February but open to all to come and have a go and see what Area quiz is all about! More details to follow. Cost £5 entry via Horse-Events, closing date 7th Dec.
Sun 10th Jan 3pm-5pm PC social outing for members of all ages at Flip Out 3-7 Rose Avenue
York YO26 6RU entries on Horse-Events Cost £18.50 for 2 hours session including pizza & chips and drinks. Any q’s contact Helen Gajczak
Fri Jan 15th/22nd/29th Badge Club age 11 and under 6-7pm at Minskip Village Hall. Cost £30/all sessions. If you wish to attend, please contact Helen Gajczak and enter via Horse-Events closing date 1st Jan. email hels213@hotmail.com / 07590292218
Sun 17th Jan Flatwork/ rider skills Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Not T & T. Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15. Closing date;3rd Jan
Mon 8th Feb Fun rally at Sallys yard The Birches, Raskelf rd Helperby YO612RF for 11years and under from 1pm. No T & T. Cost £15 book via Horse-Events. Closing date; 25th Jan
Weds 10th Feb Arena Eventing at Richmond Equestrian Centre for members confidently jumping 70cm +. From 11am-3pm one hour session groups of 3, numbers limited. Body protectors required. XC colours may be worn. Cost £25 via Horse-Events. Times on website a few days before. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PICK UP ALL DROPPINGS AND DO NOT USE REC WHEELBARROW IN CAR PARK. Closing date; 27th Jan
Sun 14th Feb Pole work/SJ Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Not T & T. Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15 Closing date; 31st Jan
Sun 28th Feb Flatwork/ rider skills Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Not T & T. Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15 Closing date; 14th Feb
Sun 14th Mar SJ course practice Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Members will practice jumping a full course of SJ with coach. Not T & T. Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15. Closing date 28th Feb
Sun 28th Mar Dressage test riding with judge Rally for all ages at Askham Bryan College (ABC) YO23 3FR.10am – 2pm. Members will warm up with coach and ride a test which will be judged and feedback provided. Competition turnout. Times on website a few days before. To BOOK in advance by Horse-events Cost £15 Closing date; 14th Mar
Main Camp Sun 8th– Sat 14th Aug 2027 Wetherby racecourse
Mini Camp Weds 28th– Fri 30th July 2027 Raskelf Farm
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SHOW JUMPING TRAINING is offered by Sophie Minikin at her yard at Minskip. Lessons usually start in April in small groups of 3 or 4 according to ability and height jumped. From Easter onwards, weather permitting, this training will take place on grass. These lessons are useful preparation for Pony Club Team competitions. Please contact; Sophiemin@hotmail.co.uk. For Area SJ training specifically see below.
Area competition training– details of Area competitions and training can be found on the Area tab on our website. Those who wish to represent YAN PC in the Area competitions please see Area form which must be emailed to BB by April 1st. Please note attending any training is NOT a requirement for team selection. All PC Instructors/coaches teach and run sessions outside of Pony Club, but only those sessions listed in our newsletter /on our website are part funded and insured by PC. Members will be considered for Area teams as long as they are paid up attending members of the Branch and capable of the standard required. Area Teams are chosen and entered by the DC in discussion with instructors/coaches
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VENUES;
Home Farm Kirk Hammerton YO268BX Travelling from west, take road to Cattal from A 59, first L down Gilsthwaite Lane into Kirk Hammerton Village. Home Farm on R after 1.5 m.
Travelling from East turn off A59 down Kirk Hammerton Lane, R at junction, Home Farm on L
Paddock House Allerton Park HG50SE ; take Allerton turn off A59, fork L at grass triangle and follow PC sign. Field is on Right HS
Thornton Lodge Farm, Easingwold, York YO61 3QA Off A59 towards station at Cattal down station road. First L down Gilsthwaite lane. Home Farm on R after 1.5m in village
The Hollies Riding School, Hudswell Lane, Richmond DL10 4SN ; link to website with map and directions;
Sophie Minikins yard Thorndikes Lane just off Main St, Minskip
Yorkshire Equestrian Centre, Laith Staid Lane, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6JX DIRECTIONS ;Until Dec 26Website is saying not to use Aberford exit but come off A1M at J42 then take A63 towards Leeds and N up A63 North (Great N rd) Then take Right along A 1222 into Sherburn in Elmet. L up St Johns Lane then L along Laith Staid Lane. Entrance to YEC after bridge on L
Wilson Close’;Gatehill Farm, Allerton Park HG50SF on Friday evenings. Off A59 towards Allerton Park. Right at church and follow road for approx. a mile. Ignore signs that say private road and no through road
DIRECTIONS TO FAIR OAKS, Burn, Selby YO8 8LE; Directions as per Sat Nav / Google maps either A1(M) or A19 it brings up ‘Webster Brothers Burn Ltd’ which is fine but on the final part when you enter Hagg Bush Lane and come to a right / left V in the road option (I think there is a grey sign there) we need to take the left turn and follow that for approx a mile which will take us into the farm yard Fair Oaks.
Home Farm Stables Clifton Castle nr Masham HG4 4AB
Exit J50 A1 N 2nd exit on Roundabout on the A6055
About 3 mile along the A6055 you come to another roundabout, take 1st exit onto Lime lane
Carry on for 6 miles then turn right into Halfpenny House Lane
Then turn left onto Green Lane
1 1/2 miles to a T junction Clifton Castle is straight in front of you, but take right turn, bear left at fork and first left to Dennis Eventing.
Camden Equestrian centre (formerly known as the Trotting Track) Pool Lane , Nun Monkton YO26 8EH ; turn off A59 down towards Nun Monkton you will see trotting track on LHS after the bridge
Lindrick Livery , From Ripon take the B6265 towards Pateley Bridge and after half a mile follow a right-turn signed to Galphay (just after Tate’s garden centre).The drive to Birkby Nab is on the right after about two miles. Cow Myers is further on across a river bridge and then turn right 200 yards further on at the ‘Minster’ vets sign. For those with sat nav Birkby Nab is HG4 3AH and Cow Myers is HG4 3NF.
Paddock House Allerton Park HG50SE ; take Allerton turn off A59, fork L at grass triangle and follow PC sign. Field is on Right HS
Directions to Askham Bryan College York YO23 3FR
from the York Ring rd A 1237 going anti clock wise towards A64 turn R off the last roundabout before the A 64; Askham College exit signed. Turn L after 100yds and L into car park
Helen Bells address is; The Paddocks, Breckenbrough, Thirsk YO7 4EL. It is signed Breckenbrough House.It is just North of Sandhutton on the A167 on the left hand side past a red brick house with 4 windows set on the road side on right. Please see her website for more details; http://www.helenbellequestrian.co.uk.
Kate Kerrs; 1 New Lane Nun Monkton YO268EP. Fork right at may pole . Gate entrance straight ahead as lane bends to right
Kath Barleys; Southlands, Langthorpe, Boroughbridge YO519BZ. From Langthorpe go under A1towards B Monkton, you will see chicken shed on right