The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for young people, up to the age of 25, interested in horses, ponies, and riding. Founded in England in 1929, and granted independent charitable status on 1st January 1997, there are around 330 Branches and 300 Linked Riding Centres in the UK alone. The Pony Club is represented in no less than 27 countries with a worldwide membership exceeding 110,000, making it the largest association of young riders in the world.
If there is anyone who would be interested in joining the York & Ainsty North Pony Club and who would like to come along on foot to watch a Rally to see what it’s all about prior to joining, we would be glad to see you. Please email Helen Vesty; helenv7@hotmail.co.uk
The York & Ainsty North branch was established in 1950 and is part of The Pony Club Area 3. In 1995 Barbara Birchall became DC.
Members from 5 to 21 years old and associates to 25 take part in all club activities. The emphasis is correct horsemanship, fun, responsibility and friendship. Teams are entered in most disciplines. Rallies are held on farm/parkland in various locations between Knaresborough and York. A Main & Mini camp, a Summer and Christmas show, a Fun day and Egg hunt are held annually, as well as formal rallies and advanced training.
The Pony Club is the number one organisation for young people who love ponies and riding. There are more than 43,000 Pony Club Members in Great Britain, belonging to either a Branch or a Centre – there are more than 350 of each of these. Membership of The Pony Club offers fun, friendship, training, events and competitions.
Internationally The Pony Club has a membership of over 110,000 across 18 countries, making it the largest association of riders in the world. Most British equestrian medal winners at The Olympics and World Championships have been members of The Pony Club.
If there is anyone who would be interested in joining the York & Ainsty North Pony Club and who would like to come along on foot to watch a Rally to see what it’s all about prior to joining, we would be glad to see you. Please email Helen Vesty; helenv7@hotmail.co.uk
