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The Pony Club Thelwell Art Competition

The Pony Club Thelwell Art Competition

The Pony Club Thelwell Art Competition 2027 Theme

Get ready for an explosion of creativity in the PCUK Thelwell Art Competition 202, themed:

“What I Have Learnt with The Pony Club”

Every participant will be able to download a special certificate of participation to commemorate the occasion. We can’t wait to see what exciting prizes await this year!

This is your chance to let your imagination shine! We’re so excited to see all your colourful creations and celebrate the fun of Pony Club together. Let’s make this competition a super memorable adventure!

Entries for the competition will open shortly, so be sure to keep your eyes open!

The Society of Equestrian Artists kindly provided our 2026 17 & Over winner with an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend one of their workshops! 🐴🎨 What a fantastic prize and a wonderful opportunity to develop their artistic skills and learn from talented equestrian artists. A huge thank you to the Society of Equestrian Artists for their generous support of this year’s competition! Be sure to check out their website below to find out more about their fantastic work.

“It was a privilege and great pleasure to be involved with The Pony Club competition and I was amazed at the range of members’ artistic talents in all age categories. That made judging the best entries very difficult as they were all so good and varied, many showing great imagination.” – Penny Jones, Thelwell.

The Pony Club Thelwell Art Competition Results 2026 The Pony Club Thelwell Art Competition Results 2026 (8 & Under) The Society of Equine Artists

Rules

Individual Competition: One entry is allowed per person.
Team Competition: Centres/Branches can enter a piece of Collaborative art, contributed to by a minimum of three members (no maximum)

Entrants must be a current Member of a Pony Club Branch or Centre in the United Kingdom or part of our International Membership.
The artwork should be inspired by a personal memory or idea. If you need references, please use photos from your own collection or your family’s collection. Avoid using images from magazines or published sources, as those are protected by copyright and belong to someone else.
Team Competition: Centres and Branches can submit a collaborative piece of art that follows the same theme as the Individual competition: “What I Have Learnt with The Pony Clu.”
Please note that we do not accept digitally edited photos that have been altered to resemble drawings.
The subject of the work must be equestrian-related.
The piece must be entirely the artist’s own work.
By entering the competition, participants give their express permission for their submission to be used for publicity if required.
There are four separate age categories: 8 Years and Under,8-11 Years, 12-16 Years, and 17 Years and Over.
Age = age on date of entry

Horsemanship Rulebook 2026

Guidelines for Photography

Photograph your artwork outside in natural light to ensure true colors and minimize shadows. If it’s windy, have someone hold it or prop it against a wall. If the artwork is on paper, tape it to a board to keep it flat. Avoid shadows from nearby objects, and angle the piece if it’s too sunny.

To get a clear, undistorted photo, align the edges of your artwork with the edges of the picture and fill the frame. If using a camera with zoom, stand about 1.5–2 meters away and zoom in to cut out the background. This way, you won’t need to edit the photo later. Lastly, make sure the flash is turned off to avoid white spots on your image.

Presentation of Artwork Guidance

The final artwork will be printed in A2, please ensure that the uploaded image is clear, as judging will take place online.

Photograph your artwork digitally and upload it to The Pony Club Art Competition portal below, along with the online entry form. If you are successful, we may ask you to send your artwork to us to be displayed at events such as Windsor, London International, and The Pony Club Championships.

Judging

We have a diverse group of highly accomplished judges for this competition.

Initial Stage: Judging will be based on the images uploaded to the competition website. Five entries in each category will be shortlisted, and those entrants will be notified in May 2026, all entrants can download a participation certificate after submitting an entry below.
Finalists: The five finalists in each age category will advance to the final stage of judging. This will determine the overall Winner and Runner-up in each category, as determined by David Thelwell and Penny Jones, the children of Norman Thelwell.
Winner & Runner Up: The overall winner & runner up in each category will have their artwork displayed at prestigious events such as London International and The Pony Club Championships.

🎨 The 2027 Thelwell Pony Club Art Competition is Coming Soon! 🎨

Get your pencils, paints and creativity ready… entries for the 2027 Thelwell Pony Club Art Competition will be opening shortly!

This year’s theme is “What I Have Learnt with The Pony Club” giving Members the chance to showcase the skills, knowledge and special moments they have gained through their Pony Club journey. 🐴💙

A huge thank you to all our talented Members who took part in 2026. We were blown away by your creativity, imagination and fantastic entries, and we can’t wait to see what you create for 2027!👀 Keep an eye on our channels — full details and entries will be available very soon!

Participation Certificate

The 2026 participation certificate has been updated for 2026 and is available to download below.

Download Participation Certificate Here

Be sure to take a look at a selection of 2023/24 entries showcased below, all inspired by the theme of “Friendship and Adventure”! These artworks wonderfully show the friendship and adventure that make our Pony Club community special! You might find inspiration for your own creative journey as you view the unique interpretations from fellow participants. Enjoy browsing through their imaginative works!