Do you enjoy exploring new places or are you looking to take on a new challenge.

Do you already hack your Pony/ Cob or WPBR or are you looking to try something new to improve fitness or confidence.

#WelshExplorers is about having fun and exploring new areas and making new memories. It is a challenge completely managed by yourself, with no time constraints for completion, plus lovely rosettes awarded once you have completed your challenge. Don’t forget to also encourage your friends, family and yard to take part with you. What are you waiting for lets get hacking and exploring. #WelshExplorers

How It Works

Welsh Explorers is a hacking challenge for all ages and abilities with rosette awarded to celebrate your achievements. Why not aim to collect all 5 challenge rosettes.

  • You can sign up to take part in Welsh Explorers HERE (£5 charge per challenge you take on) once payment has been made you will be emailed a PDF of your record card.
  • Print your record card off and keep this safe to record all your miles. Circle your chosen challenge either 20, 50, 100, 500 or 1000 miles. There is not time limit for completing the challenge it can be done completely at your own pace.
  • Each challenge starts from 0 miles (they are not accumulative miles) so why not challenge yourself to complete all 5 doing a total of 1670 miles and earning all 5 rosettes.
  • You can complete your challenge on more than one pony/ horse the only rule is that they must be registered with the WPCS. The miles can be done either in the saddle, driven or leading in hand.
  • Your record card must only include hacking miles,  fun rides also count.
  • You can take part in the challenge from any part of the world.
  • Once you have completed your chosen challenge 20, 50, 100, 500 or 1000 miles submit your record card to the Society office – The Welsh Pony and Cob Society, Bronaeron, Felinfach, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8AG (we recommend recorded delivery so that you know it arrives safely) or take a photo of your record card and email this to enquiries@wpcs.uk.com
  • Share your adventures and stories with us via Instagram @welshponyandcobsociety (use hashtag #welshexplorers) or email to enquiries@wpcs.uk.com and you could feature on our social media, website or even in the Society journal.
  • Most of all remember to enjoy your adventurers and make as many memories as possible with your Welsh Pony, Cob or WPBR.

There are a number of Horse Apps that allow you to track your ride

  • Equilab
  • HorseStrides
  • Rideable
  • Enduro FIT

(these are not endorsed by the Society and charges may apply)

#WPCSWelshExplorers

Send in your photos out completing your Welsh Explores Challenge and you and your  Welsh Pony/ Cob or WPBR could feature in our gallery or could you be our Welsh Explorer of the Month!

Completed 20 Miles

Annabel & Tynybryn Siriol

Danielle & Rackenford Jupiter

Molly & Dantrick Moonlight Gambler

Sally & Ringinglow Mayqueen

Liz & Morfran John Charles

Lucy & Brambridge Apollo

Ella & Grayswood Incognito

Zoe & Penybrenin Fane

Toby & Glebedale Shanghi

Josephine & Nebo Dallas

Amy & Maesgrenig Anwen

Holly & Wedros Graiglwyd Flash

Alex & Gellifaelog Tiny Bill

Completed 50 Miles

Madeline & Offham Decorum

Irene & Llanarth William Morris

Rebecca & Longhalves Sir Lancelot

Lilly & Mintfield Orchid

Julie & Cwmcerrig Calzaghe

Freya & Cnwch Rhys

Josephine & Nebo Dallas

Craig & Elizabeth & Maesmynach Roxy

Frances & Kaybrook Guardsman

Robert & Maythorn Spartacus

Completed 100 Miles

Julia & Colonel Mustard

Abigail & Rhydypandy Rebel the Second

Rebekah & Holmelea Buccaneer

Lindsey & Gwarcoed Boy George

Zoe & Llanarth Light My Fire

Lucy & Afterglow Fun Fair

Hazel & Gurnos Welsh Verona

Claire & Aran Vermont

Sarah Claydon & Grayswood Excaliber

Caroline & Ringside Xena Warrior Princess

Rebekah & Parc Natasha

Lucy & Brambridge Apollo

Helen & Penddolfawr Euron

Louise & William The Prince

Olivia & Twyloch Flash Jack

Completed 500 Miles

Sharon & Cwmul Liza Jane

Linda & Goldenrina Gem

Jane & Rhewl Expression