DRESSAGE & SHOW JUMPING
The BC Lower Mainland region of the Canadian Pony Club hosts a Dressage and Show Jumping Championship yearly, typically in September. Members in good standing are welcome to attend and compete.
Dressage is a French term, which translates to "training" and it is often referred to Horse Ballet. The purpose of dressage is to develop a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform. It is the foundation from which all of the riding disciplines within Pony Club evolve.
Show Jumping is one of the disciplines encouraged in pony club. It involves riders learning to navigate their mounts over a course of obstacles in the show ring. Riders move from poles on the ground at the lower levels up to jumping 1.2m obstacles at the highest levels