What does it take to become involved with Kittitas Valley Pony Club?
THE HORSE: Riders should be “suitably mounted”. What does this mean? In general, the rider should be comfortable with his or her horse/pony and be able to ride in a safe and controlled manner (the rider should be able to ride in a snaffle bit). The horse does not need to be fancy or expensive (or even belong to you!), but having a horse with a good attitude seems to be one of the most important attributes to be a good Pony Club mount. Traditionally, the combined age of horse and rider should equal at least 20 years. A green horse and a green rider is rarely a good combination (In fact, horses must be at least 5 years old to be ridden in Pony Club). Many horses in Pony Club have been passed down to successfully train new generations of riders. (By the way, the term “Pony” in Pony Club refers to the fact that these are young riders and members may ride either horses or ponies). TACK AND ATTIRE: Properly fitted helmets and boots are required when mounted. The English saddle needs to fit t
