Project Pony focuses on riders between the ages of 12 and 16 who are competing on ponies.
With the help of the equestrian industry, including professional riders, coaches, trainers and contacts within the Pony Club, we are continually looking out for riders that we feel Project Pony will be most effective in helping.
Project Pony will seek to provide assistance wherever it feels most appropriate to support deserving young riders and promote the sport of Eventing.
As a guide only, the following outlines the levels riders we are currently working with are competing at in relation to their age:
11-12 years old
All round experience at Pony Club, NSEA, WHP and/or British Showjumping at 80-90cm level. A good understanding of correct schooling.
12-13 years old
Competing confidently at 90cm level with some success and ambition to move up the levels. Not all riders have British Eventing experience, however if they don’t, they are competing regularly within the Pony Club, British Showjumping and/or BSPS (not just unaffiliated/local shows).
14 years old
Have an initial British Eventing record at BE90 level, and often BE100 level, while also jumping confidently at Pony Club/British Showjumping/NSEA 1m level and above.
15-16 years old
A good record at BE100 level jumping confidently at 1.10m level in training and shows.
Given our desire to help riders over a period of time, we would typically only consider a new rider in their last year on ponies (the year in which they turn 16) in exceptional circumstances.
