Join The Pony Club
Join The Pony Club
 

The Pony Club is the world's largest equestrian youth organisation, with over 30,000 Members in the UK alone. Become a Member to improve your riding, take part in a huge range of sports and activities, and learn vital skills!

We have over 300 volunteer-led Pony Club Branches across the UK, together with nearly 400 Riding Centres who are linked to The Pony Club. We all have a shared passion for horses and ponies so you can enjoy time with like-minded people doing a huge range of activities.

To help you find out what activities your child or children might be able to take part in, please select their age group:

 
 

Age 8 and Under

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Age 9 to 15

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Age 16 and Over

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Age 8 and Under

Our youngest members can enjoy:

Working in teams and making new friends

Learning about horsemanship

Gaining Mini Achievement Badges and Pony Club Tests

Joining in riding lessons with accredited coaches

24/7 third party public liability insurance up to £30m

Most Pony Club Branches or Centres will offer fun seasonal activities for little ones such as Easter Egg hunts, fancy dress, fun rides, picnics and lots more.

And importantly - being active outside and getting lots of fresh air!

Opportunities

As a Member, you will also be able to enjoy:

Sports - you can take part in NINE different Pony Club sports

Competitions - you can enter competitions near your home

Pony Club riding lessons and camps

Fun days, outside in the fresh air with like-minded children

How to Join

With over 600 Branches and Centres around the UK, there's sure to be a Pony Club near you - just follow the steps below to get started!

Choose your membership type

Whether or not you have your own horse or pony, we have a membership option for you! Check out the different categories on this page to find what suits you best.

Get in touch with your local Branch/Centre

This is really important as you'll want to make sure that the Branch/Centre currently has the capacity to accept new members, and that they hold the events and sports that you want to try!

Hop on over to our Find a Club page and you can input your postcode to search for your nearest Branches/Centres.

Register your membership

Once you've spoken to your Branch/Centre, the easiest way to pay for your membership is online via our membership portal. Just register an account as a parent/guardian and you'll be able to pay for your member(s).

Enjoy!

Once you've paid for your membership, your Branch/Centre will need to approve it - once they've done that, you're good to go! You can start attending events and begin your Pony Club journey!

Membership Types

Branch Riding

  • You'll need access to a horse/pony
  • You'll need to be able to transport your horse/pony to local rallies/events

2023 Membership Price: £82/year

2024 Membership Price: £86/year

Branch Non-Riding

  • For anyone who only wants to take part in non-ridden activities
  • Take part in competitions such as The Pony Club Quiz, Winter Triathlon and Blue Cross Care

2023 Membership Price: £37/year

2024 Membership Price: £41/year

Centre

  • For anyone who doesn't have access to a horse/pony
  • You can go to a local Pony Club Linked Riding Centre to take part in Pony Club activities

2023 Membership Price: £37/year

2024 Membership Price: £41/year

Centre Plus

  • For members who attend a Pony Club Centre but also have regular access to a pony outside of the Centre
  • This includes someone who owns, leases or borrows a horse/pony

2023 Membership Price: £82/year

2024 Membership Price: £86/year

Age 9 to 15

Your child will be able to take part in:

Developing horsemanship skills with accredited coaches

Gaining Achievement Badges, Pony Club Tests and Progressive Awards

Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care Competition

The Pony Club Art Competition

Qualifying for the National Championships and Spring Festival

24/7 third party public liability insurance up to £30m

Opportunities

As a Member, you will also be able to enjoy:

Sports - you can take part in NINE different Pony Club sports

Competitions - you can enter competitions near your home

Pony Club riding lessons and camps

Volunteering at your Branch or Centre

How to Join

With over 600 Branches and Centres around the UK, there's sure to be a Pony Club near you - just follow the steps below to get started!

Choose your membership type

Whether or not you have your own horse or pony, we have a membership option for you! Check out the different categories on this page to find what suits you best.

Get in touch with your local Branch/Centre

This is really important as you'll want to make sure that the Branch/Centre currently has the capacity to accept new members, and that they hold the events and sports that you want to try!

Hop on over to our Find a Club page and you can input your postcode to search for your nearest Branches/Centres.

Register your membership

Once you've spoken to your Branch/Centre, the easiest way to pay for your membership is online via our membership portal. Just register an account as a parent/guardian and you'll be able to pay for your member(s).

Enjoy!

Once you've paid for your membership, your Branch/Centre will need to approve it - once they've done that, you're good to go! You can start attending events and begin your Pony Club journey!

Membership Types

Branch Riding

  • You'll need access to a horse/pony
  • You'll need to be able to transport your horse/pony to local rallies/events

2023 Membership Price: £82/year

2024 Membership Price: £86/year

Branch Non-Riding

  • For anyone who only wants to take part in non-ridden activities
  • Take part in competitions such as The Pony Club Quiz, Winter Triathlon and Blue Cross Care

2023 Membership Price: £37/year

2024 Membership Price: £41/year

Centre

  • For anyone who doesn't have access to a horse/pony
  • You can go to a local Pony Club Linked Riding Centre to take part in Pony Club activities

2023 Membership Price: £37/year

2024 Membership Price: £41/year

Centre Plus

  • For members who attend a Pony Club Centre but also have regular access to a pony outside of the Centre
  • This includes someone who owns, leases or borrows a horse/pony

2023 Membership Price: £82/year

2024 Membership Price: £86/year

Age 16 and Over

Whether you have your own pony or not, Members in this age group can take part in:

Developing horsemanship skills with accredited coaches

Gaining Achievement Badges, Pony Club Tests and Progressive Awards

The Pony Club National Quiz

Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care Competition

The Pony Club Art Competition

Qualifying for the National Championships and Spring Festival

24/7 third party public liability insurance up to £30m

Steps to Coaching - start your career as a coach

Opportunities

As a Member, you will also be able to enjoy:

Sports - you can take part in NINE different Pony Club sports

Competitions - you can enter competitions near your home

Pony Club riding lessons and camps

Volunteering at your Branch or Centre

As a Member you can also volunteer to strengthen your CV, learn new skills and support your local community! You can even use your volunteering experience to count towards the Young Equestrian Leaders Award (YELA).

How to Join

With over 600 Branches and Centres around the UK, there's sure to be a Pony Club near you - just follow the steps below to get started!

Choose your membership type

Whether or not you have your own horse or pony, we have a membership option for you! Check out the different categories on this page to find what suits you best.

Get in touch with your local Branch/Centre

This is really important as you'll want to make sure that the Branch/Centre currently has the capacity to accept new members, and that they hold the events and sports that you want to try!

Hop on over to our Find a Club page and you can input your postcode to search for your nearest Branches/Centres.

Register your membership

Once you've spoken to your Branch/Centre, the easiest way to pay for your membership is online via our membership portal. Just register an account as a parent/guardian and you'll be able to pay for your member(s).

Enjoy!

Once you've paid for your membership, your Branch/Centre will need to approve it - once they've done that, you're good to go! You can start attending events and begin your Pony Club journey!

Membership Types

Branch Riding

  • You'll need access to a horse/pony
  • You'll need to be able to transport your horse/pony to local rallies/events

2023 Membership Price: £82/year

2024 Membership Price: £86/year

Branch Non-Riding

  • For anyone who only wants to take part in non-ridden activities
  • Take part in competitions such as The Pony Club Quiz, Winter Triathlon and Blue Cross Care

2023 Membership Price: £37/year

2024 Membership Price: £41/year

Centre

  • For anyone who doesn't have access to a horse/pony
  • You can go to a local Pony Club Linked Riding Centre to take part in Pony Club activities

2023 Membership Price: £37/year

2024 Membership Price: £41/year

Centre Plus

  • For members who attend a Pony Club Centre but also have regular access to a pony outside of the Centre
  • This includes someone who owns, leases or borrows a horse/pony

2023 Membership Price: £82/year

2024 Membership Price: £86/year

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