Pony Activities

Pony Club

We encourage all junior members who are keen to become more involved with horse and riding to join The Pony Club. Newtonmore is a “Pony Club Branch” member of The Pony Club. Click on the link to find out more.

On the first Saturday of every month we run a Pony Club Rally which lasts for 4 hours. At these Rallies the children get the chance to work towards Pony Club Achievement Badges and Riding Tests.

The best way to describe Pony Clu is that it is a munted version of the Brownies or the Scouts.

Three times a year (Easter, Summer & October) we run non-residential Pony Club Camps when the children come to us for 3 full days in a row and this really gives themm a chance to improve on their riding.

Some Information on Pony Club Centres

Centre Membership runs alongside Branch Membership around the country.

There are currently over 500 Centres with more being enrolled across the United Kingdom. Potential Members join at their local linked Riding Centre.
The Proprietor administers the activities of each Centre.

New Pony Club Centre Membership is open to anyone under 21 years of age who does not own a pony. Members pay an annual subscription and receive instruction at a Pony Club linked Centre, this subscription constitutes Membership of the Club and includes third party insurance.

Centre Membership allows the opportunity for a Member to learn more about riding and horse and pony care. Members are encouraged to take an interest in their work and improve their knowledge by working toward gaining Achievement Badges (there are over 40, including mini badges, covering a range of subjects) and Pony Club Tests up to AH standard which would include passing the Road Rider Test.

There is a set of Progressive tests available to Centre Members in Horsemanship and Riding and Road Safety. These allow Members to take tests in modules throughout different levels. Centre Members may also compete against one another in League Series at their Centre throughout the year and have the opportunity to compete in National Pony Club Competitions such as Dressage to Music, Horse & Pony Care, The Winter Dressage and Show Jumping Leagues, the National Quiz and Centre Equitation.

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Pony Days

These are practical days where children get the chance to learn many of the responsibilities of looking after a pony. Riding is also incuded with a mixture of instruction in the school and a ride out as well.

All sessions will be conducted in a relaxed atmosphere working with not only the children but also accompanying adults should they wish to stay. It is recommended that a seriuos of Pony Days are booked so that a reasonable standard of knowledge and care can be acheived.

Topics that can be covered in the course of a Pony Day are:

  • Ridden sessions.
  • Confidence building both mounted and dismounted. These sessions can be lead or assisted by helpers.
  • Games.
  • General Lesson sessions.
  • Jumping Instruction as and when the group are ready.
  • Instruction at show venues. A confident experienced friendly helping hand at local shows.
  • Stable management sessions (following the Pony Club structure)
  • Grooming and Turnout.
  • Feet and the Farrier.
  • Clipping and Trimming.
  • Rugs, boots and bandages.
  • Feeding and worming.
  • Grassland management and poisonous plants.
  • When to call the vet.
  • Routine vaccinations and health care.
  • Show preparation and Class etiquette. Timetable for events for a show.
  • Loading and travelling you pony in safety.
  • Riding and Road Safety

Pony Rides

Our junior clients have a choice of several small ponies for going on Pony Rides.

There are the two Shetlands: Murphy and Pepsi

The two Dartmoors: Ben and Nasher

Then the two wee Welsh Ponies: Panache and Megan

Pony Rides are suitable for children of almost any age and we ask that with the younger children that they are accompanied by an adult who can walk alongside. Rides can be from only 10mins for our youngest clients up to a more normal 30 minutes.

Pony Rides can include some instruction in the School and then a Ride Out. It is really up to you.

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Please download your entry forms for Pony Club Camps and shows here.

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