Essex Union Hunt Pony Club - Evening Show Jumping Rally with Alicia Wilkinson

Alicia is a 4* event rider and BHS Level 4 Accredited Coach, as well as being a BE Level 3 and Howden Way Coach. Alicia first went to Pony Club aged 4 and enjoyed her first camp that year on her amazing pony, Cherry. She went on to achieve great success during her Pony Club years, including competing at the National Championship for 10 consecutive years, and being awarded her Pony Club A Test – the highest recognition of horse mastership within the Pony Club. Alicia is a fun and enthusiastic coach, with a very keen interest in helping riders to improve across all equestrian disciplines. A strong believer that everyone deserves to enjoy their riding – always made easier with a neck strap!

• Back protectors are strongly recommended for this rally. From 1st January 2024 only body protectors that meet BETA 2018 Level 3 Standard (Black and Blue Label) can be used. • Please enter the level you feel is appropriate to the current ability of rider and horse. Groups will be timed, dependent upon the number of people booking on at that level. • This rally aims to develop members’ approach to showjumping courses and preparation for jump offs. A full SJ course will be available, including water trays etc. as appropriate for the level of the group. • This rally is intended to provide ideal preparation for all those looking to represent the Branch in any showjumping competition this year – including, the Isleham Team Friendly, Area and Grassroots SJ and Eventing. The first group will commence at 1630 HRS, with further sessions to follow. • Riders will be notified of their time slot no later than two days before the rally.

Just a few housekeeping points, please: • Please arrive promptly for your ride times – if you are running late, the ride will start without you. • Please ensure your tack is clean and safe, ponies also need to be clean and smart, not to Household Cavalry standards, but everything should be clean please. • Only short baton whips that comply with the Pony Club Whip rule are permitted • Rally attire must be adhered to, jodhpurs can be either white, beige, navy, black or brown. • Under 10s should wear white shirt, Pony Club tie and sweatshirt. • 10 and over are allowed to wear Pony Club polo shirt with quarter zip. •No hoodies please. • Any hair longer than collar length needs to be in a hair net and gloves must be worn by all. • Numnahs should be either white, black, brown or navy. No other coloured numnahs are permitted. • Please plan for all weathers when considering horse/rider and support crew and bring water for your ponies – there is none available at Downhouse. • Please do clear all hay and droppings from the car park before you leave.