Taster Sessions
Membership Journey
Taster Sessions to Membership
Have you ever wondered what Pony Club is like?
Branch Membership is open to anyone up to the age of 25.
You can be a riding member or a non riding member.
A riding member should have access to a horse or pony, by ownership or loan, and have the means to transport the horse or pony to and from lessons, rallies and events
Non-riding members can compete in any non-ridden activity or event, such as the National Quiz, Winter Triathlon or Blue Cross Care.
If you have not been a member of The Pony Club you can come along and watch any of our Branch events, or have two ‘taster’ sessions before you join – this will give you a chance to come and experience The Pony Club before joining. You can choose any of our Branch lessons or rallies to join in as your taster, as long as it is suitable for you and your horse/pony!
To take advantage of this taster session offer:
- Have a look at the Fixtures page on our Branch website or our Facebook Group to see what takes your fancy.
- Contact the organiser who will ask you about your pony/horse and your ability when you book your place, organisers details are on the Contact Us page on our website.
- Turn up at the venue at your given time.
You will still need to pay for the lesson, but you do not need to become a member first.
Don’t know anyone?
Don’t worry, we will look after you and guide you through the lesson (we will also look after Mum/Dad); everyone will be pleased to see you we are all really friendly and helpful. Don’t forget, all our members have all been through the first Pony Club event nerves too.
Don’t have all the Pony Club gear for your taster day?
Don’t worry about it! As long as you have the current standard riding hat and riding boots with a heel it doesn’t matter for your first rally.
There are so many things that go on in our Branch that it is hard to summarise them all, to find out more about what goes on in our Branch throughout the year, and the costs involved have a browse of our very informative website www.wheeltonpc.org.uk or join our Facebook Group where there are lots of photos and news from our past camps, clinics, rallies, lessons and team events.
Throughout the year we organise a full programme of lessons and other fixtures which take place at a number of venues around our local area. Many of our summer events are on ‘The Red Cat Field’, which is next to The Red Cat Restaurant in Wheelton where we have a full set of show jumps and a cross country course.
There is also the opportunity to qualify for National Pony Club competitions.
Our overriding aim is to make membership informative and fun!
The vast majority of Britain’s elite riders started their competition careers in The Pony Club, representing their local branch in area, regional and national competitions
Joining Our Branch
Membership is on a rolling basis, so you always get 12 months from the date you join!
We would love for you to join our Branch of The Pony Club, to join visit the ‘joining’ page on our website.
Here you can join online, once you have recieved your welcome email you can join in any of our Branch events.
If you have any further questions you are welcome to contact me directly
Ian Nolan-Plunkett | District Commissioner | 07710 975082