Rallies

Members are put into age-related groups and work with an instructor.  At some rallies members work on a specified discipline e.g. dressage, cross country etc. and some are general rallies where several different disciplines are covered. Rallies are very social events where like-minded youngsters forge lasting friendships.

Rallies are open to all ages and abilities unless specified otherwise.

Rally Protocol

BOOKING RALLIES

• Plan ahead, book into rallies in at least two weeks prior to the event and return your booking form. No entries will be taken after this time. Enter the dates in your diary.
• The Programme for each holiday will be published on the web, so you have plenty of time to decide and book the rallies you want and get the form and fee back to Jo Varley.
• Return your booking form with the appropriate fee, by cheques to Jo Varley by the date requested. Cheques should be made payable to Burghley Branch of the Pony Club. Please send separate cheques for each ride.  We no longer accept one cheque for the Holidays.
• If you have to withdraw from a rally let Margaret know as soon as possible as there might be a waiting list. A refund cannot be guaranteed as a commitment to cost will have been made.
• REMEMBER to ring the rally organiser (if appropriate) for times before your Rally.
•  Let you organiser know when you book if you are sharing transport as this might affect the planning of groups.

ATTENDING RALLIES

• All members should be ready 15 minutes before their rally start time in order for the instructors to complete the rally point form. Anyone not ready at the correct time will miss out on having their points recorded.

• Make sure your organiser knows you have arrived, and find out if there have been any changes etc. to the session.
• Find out what group you are, who your instructor is and where you are meeting.
• At the end of your rally please remember to thank your instructor and to thank your organiser before you leave.
• Take to all rallies the necessary equipment for removing droppings, straw etc from parking areas before you leave. Many people give their time free but do not appreciate having to clear up behind you after you have gone.
• If you have any spare tack please take it with you. You never know when you are going to snap a stirrup leather etc.
• Please remember arriving late disrupts the rest of the group, so please be on time.

Training

Training
We offer training in the following disciplines -

• Dressage
• Show jumping
• Cross country
• Mounted games
• Jumpcross
• Tetrathlon
• Test training, including Riding and Road Safety

Team managers oversee training for the different disciplines and encourage interested members to participate at inter-branch competitions. For the appropriate team manager see the contacts page or activities