What is a “rally”?
A Pony Club rally is a competition where teams of Pony Clubbers compete against each other. For many Pony Clubbers, competing in a rally is one of the best things about Pony Club. Except for Quiz, rallies are mounted competitions, usually made up of teams of 3-5. All of the team members ride in the competition except one, who acts as the stable manager, helping with all of the essential groundwork that must be done to support the mounted competitors. On the day of the rally, parents are not allowed to interact with their children at all. It is up to the team to pull together to take care of all the details and logistics. This is wonderfully liberating for the parents and kids, and stimulates teamwork and leadership within the pony club teams. In addition to the riding performance of the team members, the rally teams are also judged on horse management. A great deal of preparation goes into getting ready for a rally, not the least of which is attending mounted practice sessions. A non-q
