The entries for Showjumping rally Saturday February 21st Emerald Equestrian 2-4pm are closing tomorrow, click here if you wish to jump to the event to enter.
Entries Opening Tomorrow - C Test Expression of interest
The entries for C Test Expression of interest are opening tomorrow
Entries Opening Tomorrow - Riding and Road Safety expression of interest
The entries for Riding and Road Safety expression of interest are opening tomorrow
Entries Opening Tomorrow - C+ Test Expression of interest
The entries for C+ Test Expression of interest are opening tomorrow
Events
Below is a list of all our upcoming Events. Click the orange link to submit an application for a particular event. If you wish to enter more than one event then enter your first event now and then simply come back to this section as required before finally checking out and paying.
Entries Closing 31/03/2026 at 00:00:00
Swimming-waiting list payments
Swimming K leisure. Click link on right to submit an application.
Request for DC Sign Off to move up a level to compete in 2026
Riders must be signed off by the club DC when they move up to Junior, Intermediate and Open Levels to compete in Hunter Trials, One Day Events, Tetrathlon or Show Jumping. In order to move up a level riders must attend at least one KHPC rally for that discipline; The parent needs to inform the DC that the rider is attending the rally to be assessed. The DC will inform the instructor who can then assess if the rider is capable and competent to ride at the next level. Confirmation of competency will be given by the DC not the instructor. Click link on right to submit an application.
Request for DC Sign Off to move up a level to compete in 2026
Riders must be signed off by the club DC when they move up to Junior, Intermediate and Open Levels to compete in Hunter Trials, One Day Events, Tetrathlon or Show Jumping. In order to move up a level riders must attend at least one KHPC rally for that discipline; The parent needs to inform the DC that the rider is attending the rally to be assessed. The DC will inform the instructor who can then assess if the rider is capable and competent to ride at the next level. Confirmation of competency will be given by the DC not the instructor. Click link below to submit an application.
Swimming Training fledglings/Minimus/Tetrathlon 2026
Friday 20th Feb - Mar 20th (5 weeks) KLeisure Naas (children must be able to swim a full length unaided). Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 20/02/2026 at 00:00:00
Entries Closed 20/02/2026 at 00:00:00
Swimming Training fledglings/Minimus/Tetrathlon 2026
Friday 20th Feb - Mar 20th (5 weeks) KLeisure Naas (children must be able to swim a full length unaided).
Yeomanstown Stud Visit & Training Evening
Members in their 14th year & above are invited to Yeomanstown Stud. Yeomanstown Co. Kildare, W91 C993. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 18/02/2026 at 18:00:00
Entries Closed 18/02/2026 at 18:00:00
Yeomanstown Stud Visit & Training Evening
Members in their 14th year & above are invited to Yeomanstown Stud. Yeomanstown Co. Kildare, W91 C993.
Entries Closing 21/02/2026 at 00:00:00
Showjumping rally Saturday February 21st Emerald Equestrian 2-4pm
This showjumping rally is suitable for riders from 50-90cm. Riders will be allocated a class and time later in the week. Note: some activities for this event are already full.
Showjumping rally Saturday February 21st Emerald Equestrian 2-4pm
This showjumping rally is suitable for riders from 50-90cm. Riders will be allocated a class and time later in the week. Click link below to submit an application.
KHPC Pony Race Assessment Day @ RACE Kildare at 2pm 6th March
Riders must be 12yo, or in their 12th year & under 16yo on 1/1/2026; riders must have their C Test by the 27th April 2026; Riders must agree to attend all assessment & training sessions organised for this race. Ponies must be at least 4 yrs old; ponies cannot be thoroghbred; owners must agree to the IHRB Vaccination schedule for the pony (should additional vaccinations be required it is hoped to have these sponsored); Pony & rider combination must have attended at least 3 pony club rallies in 2025/2026. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 20 with 10 places left
KHPC Pony Race Assessment Day @ RACE Kildare at 2pm 6th March
Riders must be 12yo, or in their 12th year & under 16yo on 1/1/2026; riders must have their C Test by the 27th April 2026; Riders must agree to attend all assessment & training sessions organised for this race. Ponies must be at least 4 yrs old; ponies cannot be thoroghbred; owners must agree to the IHRB Vaccination schedule for the pony (should additional vaccinations be required it is hoped to have these sponsored); Pony & rider combination must have attended at least 3 pony club rallies in 2025/2026. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 20 with 10 places left
Spring 2026 Showjumping & Dressage Training Leg 1-Sat 7th March
These 3 training weeks (7th, 14th, 21st March) will be held in Coilog Equestrian centre. Final 28th March. Two separate disciplines will be catered for Showjumping and Dressage. Clear round Showjumping will be from mini-X poles to 1m. Dressage Tests will be Irish Pony Club Combined training tests. Riders can enter Showjumping or Dressage or both. Riders can also avail of a second round for showjumping. Each week you can take home your Dressage test results to help improve for the following week. These weeks are to give all our club members an introduction to dressage and to encourage our riders to be as ready as we can be for the Area 2 Qualifier which will be held in Coilog 4th May. *All Dressage tests and info for Combined Training and Area 2 Qualifer can be found on KHPC website. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 28/02/2026 at 10:00:00
Entries not open until 28/02/2026 at 10:00:00
Spring 2026 Showjumping & Dressage Training Leg 1-Sat 7th March
These 3 training weeks (7th, 14th, 21st March) will be held in Coilog Equestrian centre. Final 28th March. Two separate disciplines will be catered for Showjumping and Dressage. Clear round Showjumping will be from mini-X poles to 1m. Dressage Tests will be Irish Pony Club Combined training tests. Riders can enter Showjumping or Dressage or both. Riders can also avail of a second round for showjumping. Each week you can take home your Dressage test results to help improve for the following week. These weeks are to give all our club members an introduction to dressage and to encourage our riders to be as ready as we can be for the Area 2 Qualifier which will be held in Coilog 4th May. *All Dressage tests and info for Combined Training and Area 2 Qualifer can be found on KHPC website.
Entries Closing 14/03/2026 at 00:00:00
D and D+ Tests Expression of interest
D test for children 8 years and over D+ for children 10 years and over. Click link on right to submit an application.
Below is a list of all our Calendar Booking options. Click the orange link to book a time slot. If you wish to make more than one booking then make your first one now from here and then simply come back to this section as required before finally checking out and paying.
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Membership
To submit a membership application please select the membership option from the list below by clicking the Apply button.
EXISTING Member Renewal for 2026 – 1st Child
For the 1st child of a family who has already been a member of Irish Pony Club at any stage and already has a membership number. €140.00 (plus handling fee)
EXISTING Members Renewal for 2026 – 2nd Child & subsequent children
For the second, third or fourth child of a family who has already been a member of Irish Pony Club at any stage and already has a membership number. €125.00 (plus handling fee)
Any merchandise available for sale online is shown below, select from the list below and follow the instructions to order it. A full list of Irish Pony Club merchandise can be seen on the KHPC website.
KHPC XC White Long Sleeve Top
XC KHPC Top in White with KHPC on both sleeves. Click on button below to select an option.
This book by Anthea Rainsbury is an essential study guide to help prepare for the C test. If you would like it posted, please select the €2.50 An Post option and include your address. Otherwise DM Pauline on 087 7627238 to arrange collection. Click on button below to select an option.
The club gilet is available in all sizes including adults. It has the IPC crest on the front and Kildare Hunt Pony Club across the back. It is for sale at cost price. Click on button below to select an option.
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