The PPORA is an independent, members' organisation committed to representing, supporting and strengthening the grassroots point-to-point community. In 1976, Jim Mahon assembled a group of 28 Owners to appeal to the Jockey Club for a 7lb allowance for horses aged 5yo & under, consequently proposing the formation of an Owners Association. Following the formation of the PPOA in 1977, in 1990 the PPOA becomes recognised & represented on the Jockey Club Point-to-Point Liason Committee, with Percy Tory as Chairman. Since then, the remit was expanded to include riders, becoming known as the PPORA followed by Simon Claisse becoming the first to take the PPORA Seat on the PPA Board, seeing insurance benefits for owners & riders are increased. Robert Killen went on to ensure that the PPORA is representative of everyone in the sport with the introduction of the Members Forum, Revised Awards and increased visibility. The PPORA is and always has been run by enthusiastic volunteers, who are passionate about pointing and its future. The PPORA relies on memberships, donations and fundraising to continue to put back into the sport, in the form of PPORA Club Members' Races and more. You will see the committee members below out and about at various fixtures over the season, and these are your contact points for any queries you may want to discuss in regards to pointing. Please don't hesitate to get in touch; the PPORA is here to represent YOU!