Sports Update – November 2026
Welcome to the November edition of Sports Updates!
There is still plenty going on to see you through the dark November days! Read on to find the results of the PCIA Virtual Dressage or about the successes at the Nations Cup at the Aspen Cooling Osburton International Horse Trials or the Endurance GB Pony Club League or the Pony Racing Points Series! Or find out about more Kahoot training sessions or how the International Olympic Committee are supporting girls Polo? Or maybe you could play Mounted Games in New Zealand or WIN £200 worth of Mounted Games equipment? Or plan your 2027 Polocrosse season? Or learn how Centre Members are taking on Tetrathlon and Centre Equitation? Or who will be competing in the London International Horse Show Mini-Major? Or tell us what sporting webinars you would like to see this winter?
Winter in Sports is looking very exciting!
Dressage
PCIA Virtual Dressage Competition
The results are in! Check out the full results from Pony Club members from all around the world by visiting the competition website – Pony Club International Virtual Dressage Show 2026.
A big shout out to our podium placing UK members:
Class 1 –Training Level
- Ella Ringham – 1st Round 1 / 2nd Round 2
- Jessica Lacey – 1st Round 1 / 2nd Round 2
- Team UK – 1st Round 1 / 2nd Round 2 (Ella Ringham, Jessica Lacey, Abigail Cox, Penny Pryce)
Class 2 – Prix Caprilli
- Grace Clarke – 1st Round 1 / 1st Round 2
- Grace Drummond – 2nd Round 1
- Team UK – 1st Round 1(Grace Clarke, Grace Drummond, Phoebe Crutchlow, Isabella Wilton)
- Isabella Wilton – 2nd Most Improved
Classes 1 and 2 are part of the Training Challenge which involves two rounds with the aim of improving your score from round 1 to round 2.
Class 3 – First Level
- Lauren Copestake – 1st
- Will Andews – 2nd
- Team UK – 3rd (Will Andrews, Lauren Copestake, Libby Donger)
Class 6 – Freestyle to Music
- Grace Drummond – 1st
- International B – 2nd (Grace Drummond, Maddie Caunt, Will Andrews)
Endurance
We would like to say the very best of luck to all of our members attending the Endurance GB conference and awards evening this weekend. This evening concludes the year’s long league in which Endurance GB host for Pony Club Members!
Winners will be crowned in the following classes:
- Grassroots
- Novice
- Intermediate
- Open
Thank you to Endurance GB for their support over the year! Our Members love getting stuck in!
Tickets to the conference can be found below.
Polocrosse
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Meeting. We hope you found it useful to recap on the 2026 season and look forward to 2027.
Some dates for your diary:
- Arena Challenge – 17th & 18th April 2027 @ Dallas Burston
- PC Polocrosse Championships – 14th & 15th August 2027 @ Offchurch Bury
Keep your eyes peeled for info on a couple more events in 2027:
- The Area Cup
- On Foot Championships!
We are also working on training videos, coach and volunteer training, umpire training and Centre specific resources.
Horsemanship
The road to Quiz Area competitions is underway! On 4th November, members, trainers and parents joined our Quiz webinar to meet our sponsors, hear from the team behind the competition, and learn more about what to expect this season.
If you couldn’t join us live, don’t worry. The recording is available now on our YouTube channel, so you can catch up whenever suits you.
The Pony Club Horsemanship Senior Training Sessions!
Are you a Pony Club Member aged 16-25 looking to take part in the Inter-Area Senior Quiz, Senior Horse & Pony Care Competition, PCIA Quiz, or the Horsemanship Home International? Hosted by the Horsemanship Committee, our monthly interactive webinars are a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge, hear from industry professionals, and connect with like-minded Members.
Our second session of this series takes place on Thursday 19th November at 7:30pm, with Vanessa Hardy presenting on Bit & Bridle Fitting: Looking Beyond the Bit. Don’t miss out. Book your place below and join us for an engaging evening of learning and discussion. Please note that a late entry fee will apply 🐴📚✨
The Pony Club Horsemanship KAHOOT Training Sessions!
Looking to brush up on your Pony Club knowledge and horsemanship skills, or preparing for the Quiz Area Competitions? The Horsemanship Committee, together with our Youth Representative Abi, is here to help!
We’re excited to announce we will be continuing to run the interactive Horsemanship KAHOOT Training Sessions, giving Members the chance to test their knowledge, learn new facts and prepare for upcoming competitions. Our next session will take place on Thursday 12th November and will focus on Pony Club Quiz revision, helping Members get ready for the season ahead.
📚 Topics we’ll be covering:
- Mini 6pm: Tetrathlon, Pony Racing, Endurance and Polocrosse.
- Junior/Senior 7:15pm: Bandaging & Rugs, Trimming, Foot & Shoeing and Learning Theory.
Please note entries will November 10th at midday and a late entry fee will then be added until November 12th at 2pm, from after this stage we will be unable to allow any further entries.
Eventing
Nations Cup Success at Aspen Cooling Osberton International Horse Trials
Teams from across the home nations came together at Aspen Cooling Osberton International for an unforgettable week of Pony Club eventing, with impressive performances, close competition and outstanding team spirit on display. From horse inspections and dressage to the final cross-country challenge, riders gained invaluable international experience while competing for team and individual honours.
Discover who claimed the Nations Cup titles, which riders topped the individual leaderboards, and how England Blue dominated both the 110 and 105 competitions in our full event report. The Pony Club Nations Cup of Eventing 2026 at Aspen Cooling Osberton International
Youth Representatives
We were delighted by the number and quality of applications received for the Youth Representative positions on the Eventing Committee. It was fantastic to see so many members keen to contribute their ideas and help shape the future of Pony Club Eventing.
Following a competitive selection process, we are pleased to announce that Zara Wroe and Lottie Walsh have been appointed as our new Youth Representatives.
Zara and Lottie will take over from Amy Veitch, who has done an outstanding job representing Members, managing the Eventing social media channels, and bringing valuable Member-led feedback and ideas to committee discussions. We would like to thank Amy for all her hard work and commitment in the role.
We look forward to working with Zara and Lottie over the coming year and hearing the views and ideas they bring to the Committee. Thank you also to everyone who took the time to apply. The standard was exceptionally high, and we were encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by so many embers.
Pony Racing
All race days have now concluded! The full results as well as updated Points Series tables are available to view on the Pony Racing page of the website. The Points will be considered final Friday 20th November – any discrepancies MUST be raised prior to this date. by Well done to all who took part. We are already in full swing planning 2027.
A huge thank you to Steve Taylor who has been the Pony Racing Chairman since 2024 and has taken the sport from strength to strength. Steve will be stepping down as Chairman at the end of 2026 and we wish him all the best for the future.
The rulebook is now being worked on for 2027, where there will be new eligibility rules for each class, and new rules regarding what happens if riders and ponies are deemed unsafeat race days and what they must do in order to be reassessed and allowed back on the racecourse.
Mounted Games
Fancy a trip to New Zealand? Applications for the 2027 IMGE trip will open in December 2026, so keep an eye on the website for further details. All applicants will need to hold their C+ test at the point of being nominated.
Entries and eligibility criteria for the 2027 Windsor Trials will be published on the website shortly. Please remember that all nominated Members must hold their C Test at the time of nomination.
The provisional 2027 race are now published. View them on the link below to begin practising! The committee and Area Coordinators are meeting on November 15th to discuss the race rules in detail.
Don’t currently compete in Junior, Senior or Pairs Mounted Games? Perhaps you or your team do Novice Mounted Games or want to try it in the future. Be in with a chance of winning £200 towards Mounted Games equipment by completing the survey below! The form will close on 12th December.
Polo
International Olympic Committee Supports Growth of Girls’ Polo
The Pony Club Polo Committee are delighted to thank the International Olympic Committee for its generous donation in support of our girls’ polo section.
This valuable contribution has helped us create and sustain dedicated opportunities for girls to develop their polo skills, build confidence, and enjoy competitive play in an environment designed to support their progression within the sport.
The support comes at a particularly important time. Many teenage girls move away from competitive polo as they get older, often finding mixed matches increasingly physically demanding and facing fewer opportunities to compete on a level playing field. Dedicated girls’ polo provides an important pathway for young players to continue enjoying and developing in the sport during these formative years.
The impact of this support extends far beyond the polo field. It helps ensure that girls can remain involved in the sport they love, gain confidence through competition, and continue to thrive within the Pony Club community.
We are extremely grateful to the International Olympic Committee for its support of the next generation of female polo players. Their generosity is helping to create a stronger and more inclusive future for polo, and we look forward to seeing the many young players who will benefit from these opportunities in the years ahead.
Show Jumping
Meet the Mini Major competitors!
In the run up to the final at the London International Horse Show we want to introduce you to our competitors:
Caitie McEvoy & Tynan Tuttle Pip (Iveagh) – Tynnan Tuttle Pip is no stranger to the London International Horse Show, having previously won the Mini Major in 2021 with Caitie’s older sister. Ever since watching this achievement, it has been a dream of Caitie’s to compete at the much-loved London International Horse Show herself, making being here this year a particularly special achievement.
Harlow Wiek & My Blue Eyed Boy (West Kent Meopham) – Harlow has loved being part of West Kent Meopham Pony Club since the age of 5, learning to ride, stable management, gaining badges and making friends. Harlow has always wanted to qualify for this class and cannot wait to compete at the London International Horse Show.
Scarlett Willis & Ravara Fairytale (Fitzwilliam) – Scarlett has been a Pony Club member since she was 6 years of age and has always had a love of ponies and riding. Scarlett came to watch her sister ride in the Mini Major competition at London International Horse Show in 2024 and was determined to ride in the same class one day!
We’ll introduce you to the remaining competitors next month!
Tetrathlon
Centres Have-A-Go Triathlon Days
We’ve had a ball this summer, bringing the fun and excitement of triathlon to a host of affiliated Centres, Led by Sally Blackmore, read below how the sessions went and what Members got from the experience.
If you fancy hosting a Have-A-Go session at your Centre, get in touch at [email protected]
Stay tuned on updates on an Inter-Centre League in 2027!
Howden Centre Equitation
The results are now LIVE! Well done to everyone who took part – your rosettes and feedback sheets will be sent out to you on Thursday 12th November. All our judges commented on the amazing standard of riding they saw this year, so well done!
Interested in taking part next year? Click the link below!
Webinar Survey
As Winter quickly approaches, we’re turning our heads towards some continued development in sports for The Pony Club community.
Fill in the survey below to let us know what topics YOU you want to see covered in webinars over the next number of months
We’re listening!