The Thetford Chase Branch was established in 1961 and is part of Pony Club Area 8.
We are one of more than 350 branches and Centres in Great Britain, and there are in excess of 43,000 members throughout the country. The Pony Club also has Branches in 18 other countries, the International membership totals over 110,000.
The aims of the Pony Club are to promote good horsemanship by providing fun, friendship, training and competition for its members. Most British Equestrian Medal winners have been Pony Club members.
The Thetford Chase Branch has around 60 members at present, with ages ranging from 4 to 24! We cater for all levels and abilities and try to cover as wide a range of disciplines as possible. During the year we hold rallies and training to cater for everyone and hold Camps for Senior and Junior members each summer. We also enter teams in several disciplines.
Most of our Activities take place within a 15 mile radius of Attleborough.
TEAM SHOWJUMPING EVENT ON 14TH FEBRUARY 2012
A week before the competition it seemed doubtful that it would run after the 5 inches of snow that fell were followed by seriously sub-zero temperatures freezing everything in sight all over East Anglia. Luckily later in the week a thaw was forecast for the end of the weekend, so we made the decision to go ahead with the event. Teams had been invited from other branches to join us for the now annual team friendly competition, and 25 teams in all took part over the 4 classes. In addition, the individuals’ competition that is always run alongside the teams allowed an entry for a few extra riders not in a team, or with a 2nd ride, and every team member jumping clear in their 1st round became eligible for an individual placing depending on their 2nd round score.
This year the first round of the Pony Club Quiz is to be held on March 16th with the Area final on March 23rd at Shropham. Bobbie will once again be running the quiz team and would like to know if any of our members would like to take part? The quiz will be mainly about 'horsey' things and Bobbie is keen to start training in the half term. Last year we had a very successful team so lets have a go on getting together another one to make the national finals! If anyone is interested in taking part, please contact Bobbie on 01953 454649 .
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the official pony club parents evening where you will have the opportunity to meet the full committee and hear about what has been happening during the year and what we hope to achieve in the coming year.