Rallies
Pony Club rallies are fun, educational competitions where members put their riding and horse management skills into practice. They build teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship, and independence while giving members a chance to learn from others.
What is a Rally?
Rallies are about more than riding. Members are responsible for themselves, their horses, and their team's organization. They give members the opportunity to:
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Test their skills in a friendly, competitive environment.
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Learn new techniques and ideas.
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Practice riding and horse care.
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Develop teamwork, responsibility, and good sportsmanship.
Types of Rallies
Rallies can focus on different disciplines and skill sets.
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Mounted Rallies: Members compete on horseback in disciplines such as Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping.
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Quiz: Teams of four members test their knowledge in a team-based verbal competition.
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Other Disciplines: Depending on the region, rallies may also include Games, Polocrosse, and Tetrathlon.
Rallies can be small and informal within a single club or center, or larger competitions involving teams from across a region.
Regional & National Championships
Regional rallies bring together teams from across a region to compete, learn, and grow.
Members are expected to demonstrate their skills independently while following competition rules and maintaining high standards of horse care and sportsmanship.
For many members, the season's highlight is the USPC National Championships. Teams can qualify through regional competition in a variety of disciplines, with championships held in the East and/or West.
More than a Competition
Winning is only part of the experience. Rallies help members build lasting skills in responsibility, cooperation, resilience, and learning from both success and setbacks.
