The members of the Polnoon Castle Riders Association (PCRA), also known as Polnoon for short, affectionately refer to ourselves as “Noonies”. Our riding club is a member of British Riding Clubs (BRC). We are in Area 1, which covers from Central Scotland down to the English border. There are 28 clubs in BRC Area 1 with membership from 20 people to over 200 per club. Polnoon has around 70 members, who range from the serious competitor to the happy hacker and everyone is very welcome. We are based around Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.
Membership
Our membership runs for 12 months from the date you join, which gives you great value for money.
There is a full riding membership of £40 and also a discounted non-riding membership of £30, if you are currently without a horse or just want the social benefits of membership.
Membership for 2024 is now open on the new British Riding Clubs (BRC) online membership site: https://britishridingclubs.sport80.com
Our page can be accessed here https://britishridingclubs.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/1357
Benefits
As a member of a British Riding Club (BRC) you will benefit from:
- fun and friendship
- access to expert training covering all levels
- club events, both competitive and social, as well as national team competitions, and championships
- a Horse Welfare Scheme that offers support to any member who is concerned about a horse or pony’s welfare. Additionally there is help and advice on any aspect of horse ownership
- Public Liability Insurance for members whilst they are taking part in affiliated activities organised by BRC
- a quarterly copy of Rider magazine containing news, information and articles about BRC and the horse world generally
Events
At Polnoon, we organize a variety of events throughout the year. These events generally cater to our members, offering training sessions and evening competitions in show jumping and dressage. But we also host open shows that are open to everyone. If you have any particular requests such as wanting to try out a new activity or an expert demonstration or talk, don’t hesitate to let us know. For the latest updates, make sure to visit our events page and follow us on Facebook.