The competition is a practical test of stable management & horse care.

There are 3 levels of competition -

Mini Competition – Teams to consist of three Members. Ages to be 10 years and under on the 1st January 2026, with one Member to be 8 years or under on the 1st January 2026.

Junior Competition – Teams to consist of three Members. Ages to be 14 years and under on the 1st January 2026, with one Member to be 11 years or under on the 1st January 2026.

Senior Competition – Teams to consist of three Members. Ages to be 25 years and under on the 1st January 2026. One Member to be 16 years and under on the 1st January 2026.

If you'd like to be considered to represent our branch please email Michelle asap as entries need to be submitted soon

Training

There is an on-line Kahoot training session on 11^th March, starting at 6pm cost £5. If you want to do this session please book on yourselves to do this at home using the following link  https://www.horse-events.co.uk/pony-club-rallies/the-pony-club-blue-cross-horse-and-pony-care-kahoot-revision-march-20260310/

We will have an in person training sessions at Longhorsley Village Hall on 2^nd April, starting at 6pm and this will need to be booked Via Horse Events – the link to follow

Other training to be arranged.

 

DRESS CODE

Dress should be appropriate to a working yard environment. Jodhpurs, boots, gloves and hats are expected. Coats should be available in case of weather change.

PC sweatshirt, shirt and PC tie

Hats; please refer to current hat rules.

Hair: long hair must be secured appropriately.

Footwear: jodhpur boots with a well-defined square cut heel may be worn. Plain black or brown half chaps may be worn with Jodhpur boots of the same colour. Tassels and fringes are not allowed. For the Horse and Pony Care competition yard boots which are unsuitable for riding but are safe for yard work are permitted. Trainers or other footwear are not permitted.

Click here for some sample questions