Founded in England in 1929, and granted independent charitable status on 1st January 1997, there are around 330 Branches and 300 Linked Riding Centres in the UK alone. 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.
Become a Member to improve your riding, horsemanship and take part in a huge range of sports and activities, whilst developing vital skills – with or without your own pony!
To provide children and young people with the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of horses through fun, friendship, horsemanship and sport.
We are one Pony Club, fostering friendship, teamwork and volunteering.
We support every individual to reach their goals. We celebrate success and learn to lose with grace.
We treat all people fairly and equally. We celebrate our history and heritage.
We grow through learning and education, the development of skills, expertise and the pursuit of excellence.
We have three critical strands to our purpose, we exist:
The Pony Club divides the UK into 19 Areas, in which Branches and Centres are a part of. Branches and Centres can take part in activities, events and competitions against others in their Area. They may also have the opportunity to represent their Area and take part in events against other Areas.
If you would like to find out more about the Area you are in, please contact your Area Representative. You can find out who your Area Representative is and how to contact them via the link below, where you can also find other Trustees and Committee Members. You can alternatively visit the Area Websites which are also listed below.
Looking at joining us as a Member? Click the button below to find out what your next steps are, from choosing the right membership type to finding your local Branch or Centre.