Activities in Pony Club
Rally Days There are lots of different activities that you may participate in at rally day including showjumping, dressage, cross country, mounted games, sporting, polocrosse, horse care and theory. These days can be mounted or unmounted. Each club's Rally Day differs slightly and the activities and schedule are arranged by the local club.
Certificates Throughout their pony club career, riders are encouraged to undertake various efficiency tests according to their age and ability, commencing with the basic ‘D’ test through to ‘A’ test the highest level. These certificates aim to encourage the interest and improvement in knowledge of its members. They are viewed as a measure of a rider’s progress in their overall efficiency. In working for them riders acquire valuable knowledge and skills, which enhance their riding experience.
Competitions To supplement Rally Days there are other activities offered such as gymkhanas, camps, trail rides, lectures and films, visits to places of interest and demonstrations. Inter-club competitions are often held in the form of a Gymkhana, which has a mix of show riding events, Sporting and Showjumping competitions.
Zone championships are generally held once a year for most disciplines, including Dressage, Show Jumping, One Day Eventing, Horse Trials, Sporting, Flat teams, and Mounted Games.
State Championships are held at roughly the same times each year. Please check the calendar, available through your club or via the website, www.ponyclubvic.org.
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