Key Competitions & Events
Mounted Games Championships
The Mounted Games Championships form part of The Pony Club Championships and feature some of the most exciting action of any Pony Club sport! Teams battle it out across multiple days in Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Pairs classes – and with the final two qualifying spots for the Prince Philip Cup on the line for the seniors, there’s a lot at stake!
For The JCB Pony Club Championship 2024 results, please click here.
Prince Philip Cup – Horse of the Year Show
First held at Horse of the Year Show in 1957, the Prince Philip Cup is a world-famous Mounted Games competition featuring fast-paced action, as six Pony Club Branches and Centres compete for the coveted trophy. The four winning Senior Teams from Zones, and the winners and runners up from Championships qualify, making it one of the most hotly-contested events in The Pony Club calendar. Competing in fronts of thousands of spectators at Horse Of the Year Show (HOYS) is an experience not to be forgotten!
Congratulations to the North Herefordshire for their spectacular 2024 win in not only the LeMieux Cup, but also in The LeMieux Prince Philip Cup, making it their third consecutive win! A massive congratulations also goes to The Wynnstay for winning the Stable Cup. Full results from the week can be viewed here.
Royal Windsor Horse Show
Held annually at Royal Windsor Horse Show (RWHS), the DAKS Home International Mounted Games Championships is an invitational competition with Teams from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland competing for the prestigious title. DCs can nominate members who hold their C test or above for their country’s Trials. Performance at each Trial determines the country’s Team who will compete at RWHS.
The opportunity to compete at a world-famous event like Royal Windsor will be one of the highlights of a Pony Club member’s career!
International Exchange
The Mounted Games International Exchange provides Pony Club members from across the world the chance to visit other countries and take part in cultural experiences, social activities and International Mounted Games competitions.
The host Nation rotates each year. In 2024 the Team travelled to Canada. Read all about their exciting trip here.
Applications for the UK Team will be opening soon! Keep an eye on our social media channels and newsletters for updates, so you can submit your nomination in time for the chance to represent The Pony Club UK at the IMGE 2025, hosted by the UK.
