In The Saddle
Last month saw the culmination of a year, if not years, of hard work and dedication as qualifying Pony Club members descended on Offchurch Bury, Warwickshire, for the National JCB Pony Club Championships, writes Joanne Conlon. Photography: Ultimate Images
Chipping Pony Club was delighted to have two members representing the branch at the JCB Pony Club Championships. Megan Conlon riding Balladeer Tiny Tempah competed in the Novice Show Jumping and Novice Eventing and Olivia Jones riding Drumaweel Ronan competed in the Novice Eventing.
The Championships cover many disciplines including show jumping, dressage, eventing, polocrosse, polo, mounted games and tetrathlon. Riders and horses camp for many days enjoying the environment of camaraderie, hope, excitement and sometimes a sprinkle of disappointment as there can only be one winner.
Megan and Balladeer Tiny Tempah finished a fabulous second place in the eventing.
Megan commented: “It was a privilege to represent Chipping Branch. I have been a member for 11 years and this has been a lifetime goal. The cross country was challenging and long and I was delighted to finish in the time with no penalties. I’ve had my horse for four years and worked hard to compete at this level. The result is a fabulous end to my summer.”
If you’d like to know more about Pony Club, and in particular Chipping Branch, please contact the District Commissioner Joanne Conlon 01200 445143 or email: chipping@pcuk.org
