Ardmore Pony Club & Sonshine Ranch
Winter Series 2023
Sat 27 May / Dressage
Sat 24 June / Show Jumping
Sat 5 August / Mounted Games

1:00pm start

Class 1 (65cm) and Class 2 (80cm) levels


Entry $30 per day or $70 for series


Dressage:  2 tests per level. Tests may be called however riders are expected to have learnt both tests

Class 1: BG-5  and J-6 

  • Class 2: J-10  and I-14 


Show Jumping: 2 rounds – Two phase and pick your own line

SJ Course open to be walked from 12:30pm. Ring will close at 1pm


Games: 6 individual games – Speed Weavers, Mug Shuffle, Carton, Sock n Bucket, Two Flag, Bottle Swap


Rules and conditions:

  • Run under Sonshine Ranch & Ardmore PC rules; organisers reserve the right to alter & amend the programme.
  • There is a strong code of fair play for this competition and the aim is to provide competition that encourages rider development.
  • Riders who wish to enter at a higher level than the normal pony club level will need approval from the event organisers as safety for horse and rider is of primary consideration.
  • Riders who wish to enter a class below their normal level e.g. bringing a horse back into work after injury or on a new mount, may be asked to ride non-competitively (HC) for placings.
  • Organisers reserve the right to review entries if there are any concerns.
  • Rosettes to 6th place for each discipline, awarded at the end of each day.
  • To be eligible for overall placing you must attend 2 out of the 3 days on the same mount.
  • Overall trophies and rosettes awarded on the last day of series.
  • Entrant must have a parent volunteer/helper available on the day.


If weather is not permitting, series will be postponed & you will be notified by email.

Dress Code: Riders may compete in their PC uniform or jacket and tie if preferred for the dressage and show jumping phases. No plaiting for dressage/SJ necessary.

No refunds for scratchings unless a doctor’s or vet certificate is provided, less 20% admin fee.


Entries close the Sunday prior to each competition

How to register and pay:

Fill out the website form.  https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/75382

​​​​​​​ Use internet banking to pay ARDMORE PONY CLUB:

Ardmore Pony Club Inc. 06-0401-0182781-00 (use rider’s full name as reference)

PLEASE DON'T PAY THE SONSHINE RANCH ACCOUNT.  (IT CREATES WORK TRANSFERRING THE MONEY OVER)

Entry form will only be accepted when payment has been received by direct credit.


Enquiries: Melinda 027 210 5232 or email [email protected]