12/09/2026
🐴 Saturday 12th September – Pony Club Day 🐴
Today we had a fun, busy and confidence-building day at Pony Club!
🌟 Pairs Riding
Riders worked together in pairs, learning to ride in rhythm and stay connected with their partner. We practised keeping horses together, matching pace and spacing, changing the leading rider and riding different shapes and patterns as a pair. It was a great exercise for improving control, awareness, teamwork and accuracy!
🎉 Mounted Games
We also had plenty of fun with our mounted games:
🥚 Egg & Spoon – testing balance, control and a steady hand
🎳 Knocking Over Bowling Pins – working on accuracy, steering and control
🧽 Wet Sponge Challenge – moving a wet sponge while mounted, with a few splashes along the way! 💦
🐴 Managing Your Horse When They Get a Fright
This session was adjusted to suit each rider’s level and focused on practical skills riders can use when their horse becomes worried, spooky or unsure.
We worked on:
• Circling down to a controlled halt
• Using a one-rein stop
• Getting flexion through the horse’s neck and body
• Being the leader and building confidence in your horse
• Following guidance, staying calm and giving your horse clear direction
The aim was to give our riders some simple, practical tools they can use when things don’t quite go to plan, while building confidence and trust between horse and rider. 🐴💕
A fantastic day of teamwork, learning, confidence building and plenty of fun!
