PARTICIPATION · PRIDE ·
WELFARE · SAFETY ·
EDUCATION
"We are a voluntary non-profit organization for young people interested in horses, ponies and riding "
AFFILIATES
NPO
195-292
ABOUT US
We have been in existence for over 90 years and are the worlds largest association of young riders.
Our purpose is:
To encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all kinds of sports connected with ponies, horses and riding.
Join a branch, centre, or centre plus in your area, and attend monthly rallies with your horse or pony. Enjoy the time with like-minded people, who are as passionate about horses as you are.
To give instruction in riding and horsemastership and to educate members to look after and to take proper care of their animals.
We have vast training experience and training materials, and the welfare of our animals and the safety of our members is always paramount.
To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, in order to create strength of character and self-discipline.
Participate in team events and community service activities. We include Friends of Pony Club in our structure, and assist in training your groom.
As a member of the South African Pony Club, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in horsemanship. I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in my stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being. I shall treat my horse with consideration.
EVENTS
The Pony Club Training structure encourages members to take tests which enable them to learn progressively about horse and pony welfare, care, training, and riding. Our badges and tests may be taken at recommended ages from 4 through to 25.  This structured system ensures a solid foundation and a good depth of knowledge and skills.
Recommended Reading:
The Pony Club classic, The Manual of Horsemanship, will take you from E to C+ and parts of B. It is a good reference manual for life-long use.
For queries, suggestions or updates regarding this website, contact the Web Manager on webmanager@ponyclubsa.org.za
If your query is regarding a local event that your Branch or Centre is holding, or if you are interested in becoming a member, it is best to contact them directly. For all other queries, including to start up a branch or centre, contact the Pony Club Office at either Regional or National level as applicable.
To join as a member, download and fill in the Membership Application Form on the Documents page of this site, and then contact the branch nearest you.
To start a new branch or centre, please first read this document, then fill in the application form available on the documents page, and submit to the regional or national office (as per addresses below).