Ward Union Pony Club

This competition gives Pony Club members a competition, which needs courage, determination, all round riding ability and careful systematic training of the horse.

Its aim is to encourage a higher standard of riding throughout the Pony Club as both a sport and as a recreational activity.

I.P.C eventing competitions are run from June-September throughout the country and can have competitions for under 12’s upwards.

Programme for these events can be seen on www.irishponyclub.ie under Horse Trials section.

Entries must be made through the branch.

More information on Horse Trials 2010, how to enter and forms to download SEE BELOW

DATES AND UPDATED INFORMATION ON NOVICE/UNDER 12 BEING HELD IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE IRISH PONY CLUB WEBSITE CLICK HERE

You must contact Miriam or Ann Mannings if entering.

INFORMATION FOR WARD MEMBERS ENTERING EVENTS

Please read carefully and contact Miriam or Ann with any questions.

Ward members must contact the following:

If you are Under 12 contact: Miriam (087) 227 3448

All others contact Ann Mannings number 087 6757 835

You cannot enter these directly but must fill out an Entry Form and send it to either Miriam or Ann.

To print/download Ward Entry Forms click on one of the following:

Junior Entry Form

Intermediate Entry Form

Under 12 Entry Form

Novice Intermediate Entry Form

Members/Associates Entry Form

Click here for Guide to Competitions 2010 (Gives summary of ages/fence heights/dressage tests etc.)

Click here for a List of Dates of Horse Trials Qualifiers

All events have strict tack inspection for all three phases so it is very important you are familiar with the current Tack Sheets for Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country. These are available on www.irishponyclub.ie

Don’t forget to bring the following:
a number bib, a medical armband with photo and membership card inserted, a stock (self tying), long sleeves. Don’t forget your picnic and lots of water for your pony! (To drink afterwards and to wash down).

Red Mills Qualifiers

To be eligible to take part in the Red Mills one day event qualifiers you must have passed your C Test.

To qualify for the Horse Trials Championships which take place in August, you must take part in and complete (all three phases) at a minimum of two qualifiers. One with a clear round cross country and one with a maximum of 20 penalties (equal to one stop) cross country. This criteria is for Juniors, Intermediates, Members and Associates.

Under 12 and Novice Events

The General Information above applies to these events also and again you must enter through Miriam.

The Under 12 and Novice competitions are not qualifiers for any championships. It is recommended that competitors in Under 12 competitions should have their D+ test.

Tack Inspections

There will be a strict tack inspection at every event. Make sure you know what is on the Tack Sheets so you are not upset on the day. You should allow time for inspection as there are three different tack inspections at a one day event, one for each phase, dressage, show jumping and cross country. There is quite a difference in the tack sheets for dressage and cross country, so do study them.
Tack Inspectors are not allowed to make exceptions so please make their difficult job as easy as possible by presenting correctly. Remember rules regarding tack etc. are for the safety or horse and rider which is of paramount importance in the Irish Pony Club.