Irish Pony Club

This website contains lots of information about the Irish Pony Club.  There is useful information for members, parents, branch officers and anyone with an interest in our organisation. Browse the links on the left or click on a latest update link on the right.

The Irish Pony Club is a Voluntary Youth Organisation.  It is the main equestrian organisation that provides training in all disciplines of equestrian activities in this Country for members up to the age of 23.

The Irish Pony Club endeavours to promote and encourage horsemanship and loyalty in a safe and fun atmosphere, for all its members and volunteers.

The objectives of the Irish Pony Club are:

• To encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding.
  

• To provide instruction in riding and horsemanship, and to instil in members the proper care of their animals.
  

• To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, thereby cultivating strength of character and self-discipline.
  

Membership

Open to boys and girls up to 23 years of age
Ordinary members are those who have not attained the age of 18 years
Associate members are those of 18 - 21 years
Senior Associate members are 21 - 23 years.
Membership automatically terminates at the end of the year when a members becomes 23 years old with the exception of those who renew their membership to take Senior Tests up to and including the year in which they are 25 years old.

Subscription

The current annual subscription per members is €95