Our club The Sligo Hunt Pony Club was formed in 1955 and is one of the oldest branches in the country. Whether you have your own pony or not, The Pony Club is the best starting point for all children who want to learn how to ride. The Pony Club offers branch membership for children who have regular access to a pony that they can take to pony club events, such as working rallies and shows. Membership is open to boys and girls under the age of 21 and offers some great benefits. In addition to learning how to ride,members can compete against each other and take part in a wide range of activities.
There are close to sixty branches of the IPC across the country with over 4,ooo members between them.The branches are divided into 9 areas countrywide and we come under Area 6. The Pony Club is a world wide, voluntary youth organisation, founded over sixty years ago to:
The Irish Pony Club is committed to providing a safe and fair environment for all members. Our first priority is the welfare of members and we are committed to providing an environment, which will allow participants to perform to their best ability, free from bullying and intimidation.
We at Sligo Pony Club organise lots of working rallies and other activities, which usually take place during school holidays. These include competitions, camp and social events. So you can learn and have fun at the same time!
There are close to sixty branches of the IPC across the country with over 4,ooo members between them.The branches are divided into 9 areas countrywide and we come under Area 6. The Pony Club is a world wide, voluntary youth organisation, founded over sixty years ago 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.
The Irish Pony Club is committed to providing a safe and fair environment for all members. Our first priority is the welfare of members and we are committed to providing an environment, which will allow participants to perform to their best ability, free from bullying and intimidation.
We at Sligo Pony Club organise lots of working rallies and other activities, which usually take place during school holidays. These include competitions, camp and social events. So you can learn and have fun at the same time!