Oakley Hunt (West) Branch
Mounted Games
Mounted Games are amongst the most exciting Pony Club discipline. The Oakley West have a strong reputation as one of the countries most successful clubs. The Club has regularly qualified for the National Finals at the Horse of the Year Show and were last crowned Champions in 2008.
Games involve a series of team relay races. A team consists of five riders and ponies with four involved in each race.
Training - Training starts on Saturdays in January (16th, 23rd 30th). The sessions are indoors at Milton Keynes EC. Training moves outdoors as the weather improves.
Want to have a go? Does the following sound like you and your pony?
Members who take part in games are expected to have and develop their basic riding skills as well as participating in games training. Basic riding skills are an essential pre-requisite to ensure safety and maximum fun. Ponies - at the highest level the ponies are specialists. For everyone else the priorities are safety and fun. Both these call for the same attributes - a pony that the rider can control in terms of steering and pace and that is level headed enough to work with the various items of equipment that are involved.
In addition there are age and weight restrictions please speak to Maureen Thomas our team trainer or look at the main Pony Club website.
If you would like more information on how to participate please contact Maureen Thomas on 01234 767327 or 07810353564.
Mounted Games Dates
Satruday 16th, 23rd and 30th January 2010 Indoor Games Rallies
Saturday 3rd April Oakley West Friendly Mounted Games Competition, at Hollowell
Sunday 2nd May 2010, Area Mounted Games, OBH North, Great Westwood.