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1941.0. "PRA (A UK club) is looking for contacts" by CMOTEC::HARWOODJ (Judy Harwood - REO - 830 2879) Tue Jan 03 1995 12:55

	Folks,

	I know there are a few UK readers of this conference,
	mostly Berkshire (UK) based, but there are a few elsewhere.
	It's to these non-Reading folks I'd like to address
	my question.

	Between now and mid-June the Pony Riders Association of
	Great Britain have to place approx 40 - 50 qualifiers classes 
	for various disciplines with sympathetic Show/Event organisors.

	The finals are due to be held at the National Championships
	in Toddington, Beds, UK in July.

	Being based in Reading I don't have too much of a problem 
	placing qualifiers in the Berks area.  
	My difficulty is in locating clubs/shows/events in other parts
	of the UK.

	If any of our UK readers can help by providing me with contacts
	of clubs and/or show/event organisors I would be very greatful.
	
	My ALL-IN-1 mail is Judy Harwood @ REO
	   E-mail	    SUBURB::HARWOODJ
	   DTN              830-2879

	For those that might be interested - the Pony Riders Association
	of Great Britain (PRA for short) has been established in order 
	to promote and encourage activities for adult pony riders, 
	competing in all equestrian disciplines at all levels.

	It was established about 3/4 years ago and now has a membership
	of about 120 throughout the UK.  Apart from the National 
	Championship, it also has a performance award system for all
	disciplines.

	The National Championship has grom from being a � day affair
	to being a two day show, covering Dressage, Showing, Show Jumping
	versatility events and Western classes.
	The classes that currently are by qualifiers only are:-
		Preliminary Dressage
		Riding Club Pony
		Family Pony
		Novice Show Jumping
		Open Show Jumping
	These qualifiers are awarded to adults (18 years or older) riding
	ponies (under 15 hh).

	If anyone wishes to know more, then please contact me.

        Judy