EVENTS

Step 1: Participate in Pony Club Activities

Throughout the year, members can earn points by attending regional and branch events such as:

Stable Management Clinics, Education Weekend, Riding Clinics, Quiz Competition, Rally, Testing, Playdays, Branch Activities and the Regional Finals Weekend

Most activities award Participation Points, while many also provide Education, Competition, or Leadership Points depending on the event.

Step 2: Build Your Score

Members earn points in four categories:

Participation 

Rewards members for attending Pony Club activities and being actively involved throughout the season.

Education

Recognizes learning through clinics, stable management programs, testing, and educational events.

Competition

Awards points for achievements at Pony Club events and approved non-Pony Club competitions, including dressage, show jumping, horse trials, quiz competitions, and championships.

Leadership

Recognizes volunteering, mentoring, serving as a youth representative or officer, helping at events, fundraising, and supporting the Pony Club community.

Step 3: Follow a Qualification Pathway

Members can qualify for Finals through one or more pathways:

General Finalist

Earn a minimum of 20 Participation Points.

Academic Finalist

Earn at least 15 Participation Points and 20 Education Points.

Performance Excellence Finalist

Earn at least 15 Participation Points, 10 Education Points and  30 Competition Points.

Leadership Excellence Finalist

Earn at least 25 Leadership Points.

A member may qualify in multiple categories during the same season.

Step 4: Track Progress Online

An online scoreboard will track points earned during the season, allowing members and branches to follow their progress toward qualification and year-end awards.

Step 5: Compete at Finals

Qualified members are invited to attend the Alberta South Region Finals, where they can participate in championship competitions, social activities, branch celebrations, opening ceremonies, awards presentations, and team events. The Finals are designed to celebrate achievement while creating a memorable Pony Club experience for riders, families, volunteers, and branches.

Beyond Qualification

At the conclusion of the season, members may earn recognition as:

Engagement Champion (highest participation points)

Education Champion  (highest education points)

Performance Champion  (highest competition points)

Leadership Champion  (highest volunteer/leadership points)

Triple Crown Champion (excellence across Participation, Education and Leadership)

Grand Champion (excellence across all 4 categories)

Branch scoreboard

Branches can also compete for the Pony Club Branch Excellence Award and Grand Branch Champion Award, recognizing outstanding participation, leadership, education, and performance across their membership.