ESSEX UNION PONY CLUB - Arena XC Rally with Alicia Wilkinson at Radley Green from Lead Rein to 100cm+

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!

Just a few housekeeping points, please: • Back protectors are compulsory for this rally and MUST be worn at ALL times whilst mounted • Please arrive promptly for your ride times. Our Instructors coach back-to-back rides throughout the day and 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 as we appreciate spotless turnout is tricky in winter BUT everything should be clean and well-fitted please. • 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. • Long sleeves must be worn •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. • Please do clear all hay and droppings from the car park before you leave.

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, with a maximum of four in a group ( 6 for lead rein). This rally is open to ALL members and for those on the minimus course will include both mounted and unmounted instruction. The first session of the day will commence at 9 am, with further sessions to follow. Riders will be notified of their time slot three days before the rally.