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Local Hunts have played an important part in the history of the Pony Club. Many Pony Club branches were formed as a way of teaching children how to care for and ride their ponies out hunting. That is why many branches are named after their local hunt.

Each season we hold a number of special Children's Meets where all children are welcome to join in the fun. Children are also welcome at other meets but must be accompanied by an adult or be part of the Hunting Parent Scheme. Before allowing your child to come out hunting you must make sure that:

1) The pony is safe in the hunting field (fit, well shod, easy for the child to control!)
2) The tack is in good repair and is appropriate to the pony and child
3) The child is wearing the correct safety hat (BSI or European standards), is clothed according to the weather, and we would also recommed back protectors
4) That the child is aware of the Hunt Rules and Code of Conduct (e.g. politeness on the roads and in the countryside, courtesy in the field etc). Full details of these can be printed off from this site.

All members or their parents must be members of the Countryside Alliance for insurance purposes. (Membership is free for children - ask Harriet for details)

Subscription rates are detailed on the Subscription Page.

For children to hunt off the leading rein we request that parents apply to Antice Baring for a Proficiency certificate that should be sent in with the annual subscription. The recommended level is for a child to be of C test level or above.

Accompanying a child/Hunting Parent

All children under 14 years should be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child throughout the hunting day.

For those parents who are unable to provide a chaperone for the day we are currently trialling a Hunting Parent scheme. The Hunting Parent is there to help and instruct the children, and will try to tell them about what's going on. (S)he can only be responsible up to 2pm. A Hunting Parent will be distinguished by a PC tie worn around their arm.

If your child needs accompanying then you need to:
a) ring Harriet Allen the night before,
b) Introduce your child the hunting parent at the meet
c) Follow the hunt by car

Whilst your child is out with the Hunting Parent it is important to realise they are only their as a mounted helper. You are ultimately responsible for your child's welfare. The Hunting Parent role does not include any liability for any accidents during the day.

Other Events

Many of our social events throughout the year are geared towards including all of the family. These include Children's Viewing Days at Kennels in the summer where children have the opportunity to see round the kennels, meet the hounds and puppies and ask questions in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Please look at our Event Listing for further information.

For more information please contact:
Anstice Baring (DC Tedworth Hunt Pony Club). Tel: 01672 861260 or email: ponyclub@tedworthhunt.co.uk
or if you are not from the Tedworth Pony Club then:
Harriet Allen (Hunt Secretary)Tel: 01672 562063 email: secretary@tedworthhunt.co.uk