Valley Farm Gym-Khana Pony Club

27/08/2026

👏Congratulations on achieving Pony Club B Test Care.
ℹ️ The B Test is the first of the internationally recognised Pony Club tests. It can help with UCAS points, job applications and direct entry into BHS exams.

25/08/2026

23/08/2026

👏Congratulations to everyone who achieved their Pony Club D+ test.
🤩Pony Club efficiency tests are a structured progressive training pathway for members to learn riding, horsecare and stable management.
➡️More info about membership and all the fun things we get up to can be found at https://www.valleyfarm.co.uk/content/pony-club

12/05/2026

Take Action: Every action counts.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and Riders Minds are encouraging everyone in the equestrian community to Take Action, because it’s actions that make a difference.

💡Thinking about things - challenges, problems etc – will not resolve them. Actions will, and that means do/doing something.

ℹSometimes the most meaningful actions are the simplest ones. It’s rarely about doing something huge or dramatic - it can be as small as getting up and moving, shifting your perspective, taking a breath, or even allowing yourself to do less instead of more.

🏇Maybe take a Half Halt, then pause to re-balance, re-set, re-focus and decide what to do next.

💜So, A.C.T – [because] Action Changes Things, and also let’s A.C.T Ask, Care and Talk with those around you, because that’s an action that makes a difference.

What actions are you going to take this

The Riders Minds Mental Health Awareness Week campaign is supported by The Pony Club.

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩
Live webchat: https://ridersminds.org/
Live text support: 07480 488 103
Call the helpline: 0800 088 2073

10/05/2026

So much fun at the Pony Club mounted games area competition hosted by the Essex Hunt North Pony Club. A very early start, but well worth it. We came a very respectable 9th in seniors. In the pairs, Alydia and Leo were 7th and Liv and Bella 10th. Splash, Murphy, Lorenzo and Charlie thoroughly enjoyed their day out.

11/04/2026

Congratulations Team Gym-Khana. 3rd place at the Pony Club Area 8 horse & pony care competition at Hill Farm. What a great day out. Many thanks to the organisers and everyone who made it possible.

If you enjoy learning all about horses, going to new places and competing then contact [email protected] for more information about Pony Club and the opportunities available.

07/04/2026

🐴At Pony Club, we learn so much more than riding and horse care. We learn to believe in ourselves, to be kind, to be patient, to care, to love, to put others first. We learn sportsmanship and we discover new skills and interests.
🏇Today we tackled the almost never ending task of grooming very hairy ponies while trying to stay downwind! We achieved some progressive tests for riding and pony care. We had a go at polocrosse and gymkhana games.
😊Can’t wait for the next rally day in the next holidays. To join us for a rally or for weekend training sessions email [email protected] for more info.