Posted: 25th October 2018 | Back to news feed
Imagine performing as a young rider in front of a large crowd in an arena. The competitors in the Pony Club horse & hound show jumping challenge (sponsored by Stags) will do just that. Introduced to the annual Westcountry Equine Fair ten years ago, it now has a dedicated following from both pony clubs and audiences alike and this year, the challenge will be on both show days. The Westcountry Equine Fair takes place at Westpoint in Exeter on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December.
The event is pleased to announce the four pony club teams taking part on Saturday are: Cotley Hunt; Eggesford; Taunton Vale Harriers and Tiverton Hunt
The four clubs taking part on Sunday are: Four Burrow Hunt; Silverton Hunt; South Devon West and South Pool Pony Club
The clubs will compete against each other in this fast-paced and thrilling competition. Riders will jump a course followed by runners and their dogs.
The pony club has a long tradition of being the starting point for a large majority of equestrian team members and medal winners. Both John Chubb Tim Cheffings who are performing at the Westcountry Equine Fair this year started out as members of pony clubs. Not only does the pony club offer nine exciting disciplines including Eventing, Dressage, Polocrosse and Tetrathlon but also provides instruction in horse care and riding for people up to 25 years.
No Pony? No problem! You can join in the fun at one of 500 pony club centres across the UK. So if the Pony Club Challenge at the Westcountry Equine Fair inspires you, then look up your local pony club for more information.
In addition to the unrivalled entertainment, the show also features a dedicated shopping village, with over 200 companies offering helpful advice and great show offers on 1000’s of products for horse and rider including many big name brands including Joules, Ariat, Toggi and Thorowgood. Also look out for the BETA Equestrian Knowledge Zone in hall 2 with Robocob the mechanical horse.
Don’t forget you don’t need to carry those heavy shopping bags around with the shop and drop facility in the foyer - all donations to South West Equine Protection.
This is certainly the total equestrian experience for the dedicated rider!
To book your tickets in advance and save money visit www.westcountryequinefair.co.uk or call 01392 421500 (office hours) and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated.
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