Membership
Under our Performance Awards scheme, points are available for virtually all equestrian pursuits and, in addition to the presentation of National and Regional Championships; every member can work towards personal Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Certificates. Both Adult and Junior members are welcomed and all equines Under 15hh are eligible for registration. If your pony is over 14.2hh you will be asked for proof of height from one of the following sources - a copy of your Annual or Life Height Certificate issued by JMB, a copy of the relevant page from any officially recognised Passport, a copy of the relevant page from any official breed/registration papers or alternatively, a letter from your Vet confirming the height.
Membership categories
| Type | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Full Adult | Entry for up to 2 ponies within the Performance awards scheme. Bi-Monthly Newsletters. Handbook. Full voting rights. Pleasure Riding included. |
| Pleasure | Pleasure Riding only scheme. Bi-Monthly Newsletter. Full voting rights. |
| Non-Riding | Bi-monthly newsletters. Full voting rights. |
| Junior | Under 18 years. As per Full adult, however no voting rights available. |
National performance awards
The Performance awards have been designed to encourage Pony riders to take part in a variety of equestrian activities at any level. Points can also be gained by just taking part in many events. At the end of the year both National and Regional championships are awarded at our AGM. Results are based on each individual pony/rider combination and not per rider. We currently have over 40 awards available to win and not all are entirely result based!. Points are awarded in the following groups:-
1. Ridden Showing
1a. WHP
2. In Hand Showing
3. Show Jumping
3a. Combined Trng/Eventing
4. X-Country/ODE/Hunter trials
5. Dressage
6. Long Distance Riding
7. Western
8. Gymkhana
9. Driving
10. TREC
11. Family Challenge
12. Photo Shows
13. Junior Hi-Point Championship
'Best In Class' scheme
PRA works in conjunction with an ever-increasing number of shows and events nationwide by providing rosettes in specific classes within their own schedules. These rosettes are awarded to the highest placed adult competing with an equine under 15hh – therefore known as the Best in Class. There is no end to the level or discipline where this simple scheme can be placed. Look out for them in your own area.
'Pleasure Riding' scheme
This scheme enables registered riders to attain certification at gradually increasing levels for time spent purely hacking. The scheme also allows those who do not own their own pony to register time spent at riding schools or exercising their friend’s ponies etc. This area of the association is aimed, in general, at those who are much less competitive.
- Last updated: 09 March 2007