Do you own a Riding School or Equestrian Centre outside of the UK?
You can apply to become one of our Overseas Pony Club Centres!
Being a registered Overseas Pony Club affiliates your Riding Centre with the World’s largest Equestrian Youth Training organisation, giving your riders and parents the confidence that your Riding Centre meets our standards of coaching, welfare of horses and safety standards. Our International trusted brand gives your riders and coaches the opportunity to access our structured training pathway, Internationally recognised Tests and achievements, training resources and support from a dedicated Overseas Coordinator.
Overseas Centres and Members can take part in a range of Pony Club activities – some of these are listed below.
Our Achievement Badges offer a fun and engaging way for members to expand their horsemanship knowledge while building essential skills in horse and pony care. With over 140 badges covering a wide range of topics and difficulty levels, there really is something for everyone! Have a look at our Achievement Badges on offer by clicking on the button below.
The Pony Club’s training structure is built around the E to A Tests, which form the foundation of Pony Club training worldwide. These tests provide Members with a clear, progressive pathway to develop their knowledge and skills in horse care and riding. Each test is designed with specific objectives to support learning at every stage. The highest level, the prestigious A Test, is internationally recognized and held by many top equestrian professionals.
The Progressive Tests are a great way for Pony Club Members to build their skills step by step between the Efficiency Tests. Available in Horsemanship, Riding, and Road Sense, these tests can be taken separately and completed in stages across four levels—Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The Progressive Tests are voluntary, flexible and, as there is no need for a formal assessment, Members can be assessed gradually over multiple sessions. Participation is completely optional, and the Progressive Tests can be a helpful way to boost confidence and ensure members are developing their knowledge alongside the Efficiency Tests!
The Howden Centre Equitation Competition is an exciting opportunity for Centres to form Teams and compete against other Centres. The Competition is hosted online, meaning that Pony Club Linked Riding Centres across the UK and Overseas can take part.
Members ride a Dressage Test and a course of Show Jumps. They are marked on their position and how they ride the pony/horse they are partnered with.
Each member’s Equitation test and jumping round will be marked by judges, and their scores will contribute towards their Team’s overall score. Each Team member is also placed as an individual too. To see how it works, see last year’s results on Pony Club Results.
Entries for the 2025 competition will open on the 1st of March 2025 and close on the 14th of September 2025. Entries can be submitted any time within these two dates.
Exciting news! Brand new for 2025, E-Riders will be running online Dressage classes specifically for Pony Club Centre Members! There will be classes for Beginners through to Novice level, and rosettes will be awarded for 1st to 10th places for all classes.
There will also be Leagues and Championships to work towards – more information to be released soon!
Click on the button below to head over to the E-Riders website for more information.
Many Pony Club activities offer exciting International Exchanges with other countries in the PCIA, including Tetrathlon, Mounted Games, Quiz, and Hunting. Members can also take part in virtual Show Jumping and Dressage competitions. Plus, all Pony Club Tests from E to A are recognized across the PCIA, ensuring equal opportunities and accessibility for members worldwide.
Complete the online application form via the link button below.
If you would like to know more about becoming an Overseas Pony Club Centre please see the contact details to the right.