Schools and Pony Clubs prepare for Hickstead Championships
| Schools and Pony Clubs prepare for Hickstead Championships Teenagers and juniors from schools and pony clubs around the country are |  |
"Equestrianism, for example, helps young people to grow in personal confidence, act responsibly, identify and address challenges," he says. "It equips them to assess and manage risk, all qualities that are of great value to youngsters not only now but also throughout their lives."
The Championships are divided into junior and senior schools and Pony Club. Qualifying rounds are held in the outside rings, and there is intense competition to be in the eight to ten finalists who jump-off in the International Arena, where most of the competitors will have watched their idols competing only days previously in one of Hickstead's two major international meetings.
There is no prize money. Winners are awarded perpetual trophies and members of all winning and placed teams are given coveted Hickstead Gold Medals. First-placed teams also get the famous Hickstead sashes and horse rugs.
Entry to the showground is free for spectators.
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