Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care

How the competition works?

Teams make their way around different ‘stations’, each of which will comprise of a different theory or practical based topic. Ten minutes are spent at each ‘station’, during which time Members are asked a series of questions to be marked by the Assessor.

Points will be allocated per section, as well as for the manner in which Teams approach the competition. One round will be chosen, at random, as the ‘tie-breaker’. In the event of a tie, the Team with the highest score in that particular round will be declared the winners.

Horse and Pony Care Area Competitions and Qualifiers

Area competitions take place between March and June, where qualifiers are based on number of entries in each class. Good luck to all still training to compete at their area. Congratulations to those that have already qualified. Competitor information will be sent to all qualifiers once all of the area competitions have taken place. The last area competition is scheduled for 23rd June.

Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care Championships

The HPC Championships take place at the JCB Pony Club Championships in Offchurchbury, in August. Each Horse and Pony Care section (Mini, Junior & Senior) will take place on a different day. Each team qualifies through their area competition, where the numbers to qualify depends on the number of entries in each area. Teams are then invited to enter the JCB Championships. For the minis, this is a great opportunity for them to go to Champs and discover all that Pony Club has to offer, before they get a chance to ride there.

Competition Sponsor

The Blue Cross have been providing specialist care, services and support for pets and people throughout their lives together for over 125 years. They provide veterinary care, offer expert behavioural help, and find loving, happy homes for pets in need. Visit their website via the link below.