The Pony Club is an international voluntary youth organisation for young people interested in ponies and riding. The Pony Club has been the starting point for a large majority of equestrian team members and medal winners. 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.
The objectives of The Pony Club are:
- to encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding
- to give instruction in riding and horsemastership and to educate Members to look after and to take proper care of their animal
- to promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty to create strength of character and self-discipline
Membership
In 1998, the Centre Membership scheme was launched for those, without their own pony who ride at riding schools, to become Members and take part in all that The Pony Club has to offer. Pony Club Centre Membership is open to anyone under 25 years of age who does not own a pony. Members pay an annual subscription and receive instruction at a Pony Club linked Centre.
Glapthorn Manor Equestrian Pony Club Centre activities:
- During term time we run a course of after school stable management sessions. Members will work towards earning pony club badges.
- During half terms and holidays Pony Club efficiency tests and ridden badges such as riding and road safety can be taken.
- During Summer 2022 our members participated in a Pony Club combined training competition.
Glapthorn Manor Equestrian Pony Club clothing:
The perfect place to show off achievement badges and look very smart! We have our own club polo shirts and jumpers available to purchase online. Click here to find out more.