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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a member to compete at Ponies Association (UK) shows?

Do I have to be a member to qualify?

No - Qualification is open to members & non-members.

Once qualified Non-members have 14 days in which to become members in order

for their qualification to remain valid. Unless you would like to compete in the Lee Smith

Championships in which case you will need a Lee Smith Winter or Summer Qualification card

How do we find out which shows are holding specific qualifiers?

www.poniesuk.org – affiliated show dates

I’m not sure if I’ve qualified?

1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd placed ponies in each championship will qualify, the qualification is not passed down

the line

I wasn’t given a card in the ring have I still qualified?

Qualified exhibits will not receive a card in the ring; show secretaries will send Ponies (UK) results

How long do I have to become a member and therefore keep my qualification valid?

Each qualified exhibit will have 14 days in which to become a member & register your animal

How much is membership & do I have to renew each year?

Adult £50.00 or Adult Lee Smith £65.00, Horse/Pony Registration £18.00, Senior or Junior Riders Club Membership £20.00 Membership is valid for a full year.

What membership do I need for Pollyanna Championship classes?

Senior or Junior Riders Club Membership, this only costs £20.00

Can I renew membership by phone?

No. Membership can only be obtained by post or on line

What is the difference between A-Membership and Lee-Smith Membership?

‘A’ Membership is for any adult member, Adult Lee-Smith is for home produced exhibits only. Lee-Smith Classification - see the 2011 rule book. Lee Smith Members receive one Winter and one SUmmer qualification card for each eligible currently registered animal, these can be obtained when you become a member or by emailing info@poniesuk.org

Do we have to send our animal’s passport to you when applying for membership?

No, only a photocopy of the passport or breed papers. For a Junior Membership the Birth Certificate or Passport must be received to make the account live.

I recently registered as a member; can I change it to Lee-Smith membership?

Yes, you can upgrade your membership by paying the additional £15.00 as long as you fulfill the criteria

I tried to do my membership on line but it won’t let me register a pony, what am I doing wrong?

New members are required to register as an ‘A’ Member or ALS Member first; once this is done a pony can then be registered.

Existing customers can only renew if Ponies Association (UK) have a current email address for the member

I registered my animal on line but I haven’t had anything back yet is there a problem?

Registration will remain pending until copies of breed papers or passports with the UELN (Unique Equine Life Number) have been received by Ponies Association (UK) For a Junior Membership the Birth Certificate or Passport must be received to make the account live.

Can you give me my membership number for my entries please?

Yes, email info@poniesuk.org

Where can I find out about Elite Riders?

www.poniesuk.org – Elite Riders Academy

Do I have to be a member to enter a Lee-Smith class & can my friend exhibit the horse for me?

In order to enter these classes you must be a current Lee-Smith member & only the owner or their spouse/child or grandchild can exhibit that animal

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