PONY CLUB Tetrathlon

Tetrathlon is a challenging four phase competition requiring practical horsemanship and general athletic ability involving running, riding, swimming and shooting.
• Running phase: The senior boys run over a 3,000 metre course while senior girls and all juniors run over a 1,500 metre course and each competitor’s time is measured.
• Swimming phase: The senior boys swim for 4 minutes, senior girls and juniors swim for 3 minutes.
• Shooting Phase: Senior boys and girls shoot using an air pistol of .177 calibre at 10m. air pistol targets from the standing position. Junior boys and girls shoot using an air rifle of .177 calibre at 10m. air rifle target lying in a prone position. Scores from all four phases are added together to arrive at an individual score for each member. The best three individual scores are calculated to arrive at a team score.

Tetrathlon News

Fun Minimus Training Days - Dates for 2019

Written by IPC Office

The following dates have been submitted by Branches for Minimus Training Days for 2019.

Junior Tetrathlon and Minimus Training Squads Lists for 2019

Written by IPC Office

Thank you to all Irish Pony Club members who put themselves forward for selection for the 2019 Tetrathlon and Minimus Training Squads. Well done. It was extremely encouraging to see the amount of interest.

Training Update for Junior and Senior Tetrathlon Long List Nominees

Written by IPC Office

Training will take place on Sunday 3rd March 2019 for the Junior and Senior Irish Tetrathlon Squads Long List Nominees. The training will be held in Athy Swimming Pool starting at 8am.

Super Night at the Irish Pony Club Black Tie Ball

Written by IPC Office

The 2019 Irish Pony Club Black Tie Ball was held in the fabulous Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Saturday 23rd February 2019. All who attended had a wonderful night.

Irish Pony Club Black Tie Ball - Details

Written by IPC Office

Details for the Irish Pony Club Black Tie Ball on Saturday 23rd February 2019.

Junior and Senior Tetrathlon Training - Cancelled on Sunday 24th February

Written by IPC Office

Training for Junior and Senior Tetrathletes has ben cancelled on Sunday 24th February 2019.

Nominations OPEN for Minimus and Tetrathlon Irish Squads

Written by IPC Office

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Junior Tetrathlon and Minimus Irish Squads. Branches are asked to nominate members who may be interested in training and preparing for trials for possible selection to an Irish Squad.

Laser Run World Championships 2018

Written by IPC Office

Pentathlon Ireland are delighted to be hosting the UIPM Laser Run World Championships on the weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September in Trinity College, Dublin. This is the 4th time that these innovative championships are being held and over 400 athletes from 22 nations will be involved so we are expecting a great weekend of competitions.

Waterford Hunt Branch Girls - Winners of the Open UK Pony Club Tetrathlon Championships

Written by IPC Office

2018 has been very successful for our Irish Tetrathlon Squads. The teams who have represented the Irish Pony Club both in the UK and the USA have achieved many victories and set high standards across all disciplines.