East Sussex Pony Club
Part of Area 11
Welcome to the East Sussex branch of The Pony Club
The East Sussex branch of The Pony Club was established in 1931 and is part of 'Area 11'. With a current membership of over 120 from age 3 to 25 we aim to offer fun, friendship, training, events and competitions for all levels of ability.
We hold training sessions throughout the year in all disciplines for all age groups. The highlight of the year for many is camp – a week-long residential camp for the seniors and shorter, non-residential camp for the junior and mini members. These are always very popular and hugely enjoyed!
The branch offers the opportunity to compete in the many of the Pony Club disciplines, including: Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, Mounted Games and Tetrathlon. Many of our members represent the branch in one or more of these disciplines at interbranch competitions.
Latest News & Events
By Sonja Walker
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08 Oct, 2024
November 2024 to February 2025 Organised by: OSB Hunt PC ESPC shoot venue: Dunstars Farm, Herstmonceux, BN27 4QS Targets will be shot at Dunstars Farm on training evenings which will be the first and third Monday's of the month starting on the 21st October. Contact: Lucinda Morgan ( dunstarsfarm@btinternet.com )
By Sonja Walker
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03 Oct, 2024
Sunday 13th October - 17th November - 8th December Hosted by: East Sussex PC at Bodiam Indoor Arena, TN32 5UJ Classes for Novice (lead/rein & assisted), Junior (up to 10yr) and Senior (11yr and up) Estimated timings morning Novice - midday Juniors - afternoon Seniors Secretary: Clare Bassett (East Sussex Pony Club) clare.espc@gmail.com
By Sonja Walker
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03 Oct, 2024
Saturday 9th November 2024 Saturday 7 th December 2024 Saturday 18th January 2025 Hosted by: Surrey Union PC Venue: Sands Farm Equitation Centre, Warnham, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3SQF
By Sonja Walker
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09 Sep, 2024
Pony Club Race Day - Tuesday 29th October 2024 Hosted by: Eridge PC Venue: Lingfield Park Racecourse, RH7 6PQ First Race: 11.30am Entries close: Monday 21st October
By Sonja Walker
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04 Sep, 2024
Sunday 13th October - 17th November - 8th December hosted by East Sussex PC at Bodiam Indoor Arena, TN32 5UJ Classes for Novice (lead/rein & assisted), Junior (up to 10yr) and Senior (11yr and up) Estimated timings morning Juniors - midday Novice - afternoon Seniors Online entries via Horse Events will open shortly Secretary: Clare Bassett (East Sussex Pony Club) clare.espc@gmail.com
By Sonja Walker
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20 Aug, 2024
Saturday 12th October 2024 Hosted by: Southdown Hunt East PC Venue: Golden Cross EC, Chalvington Road (A22) , BN27 3SS Teams and Individuals Inter-Branch Show Jumping Entries close: 4th October
By Sonja Walker
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31 Jul, 2024
Come for a day out and find out about Pony Racing. The day is free and you don't need a pony. Activities on Taster Days include: A tour of a Racecourse to see what happens behind the scenes Having a go on a horse simulator (Equicisor) with a jockey coach Trying fun fitness and balance exercises used by jockeys Testing how fit you need to be to ride in a pony race Learning about the racing equipment used by jockeys and horses Watching Pony Racing in the afternoon Finding out how to get involved whether or not you have a pony Taster sessions are unmounted and run in the morning with Pony Racing to watch in the afternoon. Timings and other information will be emailed to those registered a week before the day. All are welcome with a recommended participant age of 7 - 15 years old, to be accompanied by a parent/guardian for all activities. Taster Days are free, but places must be booked in advance as numbers are limited: www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk/get-racing/taster-days/ Nottingham on 22nd August Perth on 14th September Bangor-on-Dee on 29th September Warwick on 5th October Lingfield Park on 29th October Keep an eye on the website for others! For more information, please contact Lea: lea@ponyracingauthority.co.uk www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk
By Sonja Walker
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29 Jul, 2024
Congratulations to all the members who competed on Sunday at the Area 11 Showjumping at Hickstead. It was a lovely day and super rounds, the team spirit was fantastic not only with competitors but with supporters alike. The following members qualified for Champs which is a great achievement and I am always in awe of how competitors cope with the pressures of the day. Well done to the following members so pleased for you all... PC70 Darcie Walton 9th Florence Hedges 10th Ben Perry 12th PC70P Elsie Plummer 2nd PC90 Lilly Rose Hunt 9th Poppy Hunt 14th PC100 Beth Hobden 2nd Kiera Whiteman 3rd PC110 Beth Hobden 4th
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“As a Member of The Pony Club, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in horsemanship."
James Simpson, 2017 speaker
MashIt-
“I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in my stride.”
Mikki Kunttu, 2017 speaker
FabuFit -
"I shall remember that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being."
Jason Larcombe, Bright*, 2017 delegate
YesSuits 
“I shall at all times treat my horse with due consideration.”
Isabel Nielen, 2017 speaker
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