pony club and eventing questions!?

Question

I currently show hunters (pony club does not do hunters) but I am interested in switching to eventing, my mare just isn't into the slow and steady pace of hunters and I think she would really enjoy x-country (I have taken her on a few MINI courses and she loved it). The problem is I only recently moved to CA and I am not sure how to tell my trainer I am switching (she does not teach anything other then hunters). Also, I am 13 and interested in joining pony club. I have a horse of my own but no trailer, would I need one to do pony club or is there a certain barn I would need to move to? I live in Santa Rosa, CA. I don't suppose anyone knows anything about the pony club in that area? I am seriously considering switching, has anyone on here switched from hunters to eventing, how was it?

Thanks so much!

Wow that was a long question!

Answer 1

I'm sure your hunter instructor will understand. You won't be the first person to quit her classes! Just explain to her that you're interested in trying something new, but if you ever want to take up hunter again, you'll give her a ring:)



I personally LOVE Pony club. I'm 19 now, and still going strong! I love it too much to quit. It's a lot of fun, definitely worth doing. And the gymkhanas are great! I've starting instructing the smaller girls now, so it's great to put on my resume.

I am only just buying a trailer, and I've been at pony club for years. You will need to either borrow one, or get someone to transport your horse for you.

I hire someone with a big truck to take my boy- it costs me about $30 both ways, so it's not too unreasonable.

You could also ask around at pony club sign on, and see if anyone has an extra spot in their trailer, and if they would be willing to come pick your mare up.



I can't tell you anyone around your area... I live on the other side of the world! Haha.



I have done some eventing before- and it's an absolute blast. You might as well give it a try. If you don't like it, you can always go back to hunter.



Good luck and have LOTS of fun!

Answer 2

I think switching to eventing and joining Pony Club are both great ideas!



Eventing is a lot of fun, and a big advantage over hunters is that it's scored objectively (on what you do or don't do) vs. subjectively (the judge's opinion, complete with any biases they might have) like hunters.



Pony Club is an awesome opportunity that everyone should take advantage of. As far as your questions, they would best be answered by the officials of your local club (who can also advise you on a good eventing instructor). Every Pony Club is different. My son's club has a lot of their lessons at one barn, which several kids board at, so if you boarded there you should be able to participate in a lot of things without having a trailer. For rallies, there are usually enough people with trailers to transport the horses of those who don't have trailers (but always pitch in gas money if someone else trailers your horse).

Answer 3

Pony club is an awesome program. I've been involved with it for years now and it still is one of my favorite things in the world.



They have just recently offered the riding center program, which is the same thing as regular pony club, but it is just centered around the boarding/lesson barn setting. It was introduced to allow kids who don't own horses, yet want to participate in PC, to be able to do so. Since, you have your own horse, if you kept it at one of the participating barns, you may be able to join. That's all I really know about it, but if you want to learn more, go to the website. There's also a list of participating barns, several being in CA.



Here's the link:

http://www.ponyclub.org/news/news.asp?id=53017hhSearchTerms=riding+and+center+and+program



Hope this helps!

Answer 4

http://www.ponyclub.org/ There is a search engine in this website to find your local chapter.



Pony Club is a lot of work, but so much fun! It teaches you to be independent with horse care and not have to depend on others to muck, feed, tack, train, care for your horse. SO much more in depth than regular lessons. You will love it!!!



Most of the time once you get started you can get a ride for your horse from another member. You might find that moving to another barn will be more fun to be with other Pony Clubbers, and that would make 'trailerpooling' easier and more fun anyway.



Go visit the website and start this wonderful journey!

Answer 5

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