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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 11 March 2010Before an entry can be accepted into a State Championship the state office must receive the following: -
- Completed, and signed, Risk Warning form
- Membership Registration form
- Payment
All of the above must be received by state office before the championship entry closing date.
Thank you.
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Sporting Workshop - Zone 22
Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 11 March 2010Extract from the Advertiser newspaper - course run by Shellharbour City Council Shellharbour City Council will be hosting a seminar for local sporting clubs aimed at improving the health of their organisations.
The workshop will help participants to assess the state of their club constitution and rules, understand the legal and governance obligations of the club and also learn the steps to sound risk and financial management.
The seminar will also look at some of the current issues facing clubs such as how to attract and retain volunteers in grass roots sport.
The workshop will take place at the Shellharbour City Stadium on Wednesday 24 March from 6pm.
For more information or to book a spot please call Jenny Rodgers on 4221 6111
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Is there a course, or training seminar, happening in your area? Think other Pony Club members would be interested? Email us on marketing@pcansw.org.au to let us know.
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Endurance Ride on 21 March 2010
Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 11 March 2010An endurance ride is being held on 21st March 2010 by Cedar Ridge Stables at Beaconsfield Road, Oberon.
Refer Other Links for further details.
Please note: This is NOT a Pony Club NSW event. Should you decide to attend you will not be covered by Pony Club NSW insurance.
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CALENDAR CHANGES
Lisa Teixeira, Tuesday, 9 March 2010For ease of reading, Pony Club NSW have decluttered the State calendar to only display State and Zone events. The home page will also only display upcoming events for the next 2 months, as well as State Championships, as oppose to the whole year.
If you are looking for a Club event simply click on the Search button and type in your Clubs name as well as selecting a date range. All events directly related to your club will be displayed. This is also a much easier, and simplier, way of finding your local Club dates rather than sanning through the entire calendar.
To assist in keeping the Calendar simple and easy to ready we ask that when individual Clubs add events to the calendar through My Club that they de-select the National tick box.
Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
Pony Club NSW
p.s. If you don’t already have your own Club website why not take advantage of the free service provided by Pony Club NSW. A website is a great way to keep your members informed of individual Club Rally Days as well as fundraising events and social activities.
To get started simply download a copy of the My Website Access Application Form here. Post, or fax, the completed form to the State Office. We will then set you up with an online access account to create your website.
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Horse Talk TV Back in 2010
Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 8 March 2010Information courtesy of Horse Talk TV Hi Horse Talk TV fans!
We are back after a short break and are busy filming series two of Horse Talk TV, which will air later in 2010.
Exciting news! We have launched in the USA on cable TV network HRTV with series one airing to 18 million viewers! Checkout HRTV's web site www.hrtv.com for viewing dates and times.
We will also be airing in New Zealand on Triangle TV http://www.tritv.co.nz/ later in the year and in Holland on a new horse cable TV station starting soon. HORSE TALK TV SERIES TWO - AIRING TO REGIONAL AND METROPOLITAN VIEWERS.
Horse Talk TV series one launched across Australia in October 2009 was a runaway success reaching nearly 240,000 viewers in its first season.
We were inundated with emails from viewers all over Australia praising the show and asking for a second series. Many of our regional viewers couldn’t get receive series one asked us to find a way to air the show regionally. Well we have!
We are excited to announce that regional viewers will at last be able to watch Horse Talk TV on our new partner networks Imparja TV and Satellite Community TV (SCTV).
Imparja TV launches series one on the 27th March 2010 to over 420,000 viewers nationally and will broadcast series two later in the year. Imparja TV is based in the Northern Territory and broadcasts to select regional areas in Northern Territory, QLD, NSW, S.A and Tasmania.
Satellite Community TV (SCTV) will broadcast series two of Horse Talk TV to 430,00 viewers across regional Australia and to 50,000 viewers in New Zealand.
SCTV is a community television station whose reach is Australia wide. To watch SCTV you will need a receiver and a small satellite dish pointed to the Optus D2 satellite.
HORSE TALK TV LAUNCHING IN PERTH
Perth’s new digital station WTV is launching Series One of Horse Talk TV in April 2010 with series two following later in the year. We are pleased to be able to bring the show to Perth viewers. Check out our web site for details on our Perth launch dates and how to tune into WTV.
METROPOLITAN VIEWING
Series 2 will be back on the C31 network in 2010 and great news! All the C31 stations will be going digital through March -June 2010. You can watch the new series in Sydney - TVS, Melbourne - C31, Brisbane - QCTV Adelaide - C31 – WTV Perth.
Horse Talk TV is bringing you a bigger and better show in 2010. Check out our web site www.horsetalktv.com.au for our latest news, viewing dates and times. |
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Newcastle and New Lambton Pony Club Reunion
Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 4 March 2010Were you a member of the Newcastle or New Lambton Pony Club throughout the 60's or 70's?
Then make sure you're at the upcoming reunion.
When: Saturday 10th April, 2010
Where: Victoria Hotel, HINTON NSW
Time: commencing 6.30pm
Cost: TBC, expected to be around $10-$15pp, payable on the night. Finger food to be provided
RSVP: 3 April 2010, to assist in food preparation only. There is no restriction on numbers.
Entertainment will be by memories and blasts from the past stories by one and all (i.e. mingling) as well as footage courtesy of a dedicated father who filmed at Newcastle Pony Club in the 70's. Organisers have asked that people bring memorabilia, as well as favourite photos, to share on the night.
To RSVP, or for further details, please contact;
Maree Eggleston 0422 488 258 (Fisher) OR
Christine Riley 0432 432 219 (Bailey)
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National Pony Club Championships Merchandise - Limited stock still available
Lisa Teixeira, Tuesday, 2 March 2010National Pony Club Championships Merchandise
We have done a stock take on the merchandise we have left over from the Nationals. Limites sizes, and numbers, are still available as follows:
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| Bottle Green Vests: |
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$35 |
| Kids 14 |
5 |
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| Kids 16/ Adults Small |
3 |
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| Kids 18/Adults Medium |
5 |
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| Caps |
21 |
$20 |
| Coffee Travel Mug |
20 |
$10 |
To order merchandise, send us a request via fax (02) 4229 8866 or post PO BOX 2085, Wollongong, NSW 2500. We will confirm quantities still available, then invoice you for the purchase and arrange delivery once payment has been received. Any questions please email marketing@pcansw.org.au or phone (02) 4229 8977
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COURSES: Australian Institute of Community Practice & Governance
Lisa Teixeira, Tuesday, 2 March 2010Message From The Our Community Team Our Community and its training arm, the Australian Institute of Community Practice & Governance, are again offering a range of training programs in the coming months - from old favourites such as the Intensive Community Fundraising Seminar and Secrets of Successful Boards to new offerings such as How to Get Donations & Bequests and the Community-Business Partnerships Bootcamp.
In addition to the range of short courses, the Australian Institute of Community Practice & Governance is still offering the ever popular Certificate IV in Governance.
Also, the annual Communities in Control Conference has just been announced, with early bird discounts for individuals and group bookings (but only until March 19, so hurry) - www.ourcommunity.com.au/cic2010.
For further information please see the brochure below or go to www.ourcommunity.com.au/scheduledtraining.
The Australian Institute of Community Practice & Governance also offers tailored training throughout Australia. www.ourcommunity.com.au/tailoredtraining.
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Nelson Bay Pony Club - Club of the Month - February 2010
Monday, 1 March 2010Entries are now open for the next Pony Club of the Month. Entries for this close on the 31 March 2010. Again the prize in $1,000 worth of product from Horseland, includes body protectors, dressage cones, grooming kit. Please email us and tell us what makes your club special along with some photos!
(Non-winning entries from previous months may be considered again in future months, but are also welcome to re-enter.)
Pony Club of the Month -
NELSON BAY PONY CLUB
NELSON BAY PONY CLUB (Zone 25) is the Club of the Month for FEBRUARY. The Club have won themselves $1,000 worth of product from Horseland. This prize includes dressage cones, lunging equipment, bandages, books, training aids and other exciting resources. They are the 33rd Club to win Club of the Month since this competition was incepted in 2007.
The products within the prize packs have been selected as they can be used as training tools within the club. The packs are designed to assist clubs improve their resources to benefit members.
We have had a number of outstanding entries over the last few months, which makes selecting a winner very hard. Congratulations to all clubs who have entered the competition - you all attend very inspiring clubs! We look forward to receiving more exciting entries this month.
We are a small but resourceful club with only 10 riding members and a handful of parents. Our jewel in the crown for 2009 season was to win the marchpast (best presented club) at Zone 25 Jamboree hosted by ourselves. Seven parents co-ordinated a two day event with 160 riders encompassing campdraft, dressage, showjumping, teams of four, hack and sporting along with Zone 25 presentation dinner on the Saturday night for over 150 people and a visit from Santa. Busy, very, but with many helpers coming forward from other clubs to offer assistance a wonderful success. Our club offers two qualified instructors and a friendly atmosphere catering to the needs of all of our riders from the four that represent at State level in different disciplines to the very nervous rider. Each year we host a dressage, interclub and showrider day with 2010 putting our hand up for a mounted games training weekend and instructors school as well. Small clubs can do big things!
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Coffs Harbour Pony Club Celebrates 50 Years
Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 22 February 2010Information courtesy of Lorraine White, Coffs Harbour Pony Club Secretary.
Photo courtesy of the Coffs Harbour Advocate newspaper  In October of 2009 Coffs Harbour Pony Club turned 50. Unfortunately due to the area suffering from 3 major floods the club was unable to celebrate. However, that hasn't stopped them from planning its 50th year celebrations throughout 2010 with the following events already organised: -
Coffs Harbour Pony Club Reunion
When: 2nd October 2010
Where: CEX club
Inter-Club Gymkhana
When: 26th September 2010
Where: Coffs Harbour Pony Club Grounds
Coffs Harbour Pony Club currently has 46 registered riders between the ages of 2-25. Rally days are full of instructions with sessions on cross country, sporting, dressage, troop drill, and jumping with the lead group of riders also enjoying trot poles.
Please contact the club for further details on upcoming events.
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NEW Association Secretary
Monday, 1 February 2010As some of you may already we aware Jenny Amadio, the Executive Director at the Pony Club State Office, is now on maternity leave for the next 12 months. Acting in her place as Association Secretary is Kerren Britton. Kerren has over 10 years office management experience in the live stock industry and will be present at Committee Meetings throughout 2010 and will be responding to your email enquiries. Should you wish to email Kerren you can do so on admin@pcansw.org.au.
We trust you will make Kerren feel welcome at Pony Club NSW.
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Murrumbateman K Certificate Group
Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 18 February 2010By Linda Thane  Seven riders from Murrumbateman Pony Club have formed a group to work together to earn their K Certificates. Murrumbateman Pony Club is building a wonderful new cross country course, and when the group learned that the Yarra Glen & District Pony Club in Victoria lost its cross country course in the bush fires in 2009, they decided to raise funds to assist that club to rebuild its course.
The amount sent to Yarra Glen & District Pony Club was $1,110 – which they hope will allow at least one new obstacle to be built.
The K Certificate girls, Pia Walker, Jess Simpson, Sophie Harrison, Rebecca McLean, Grace Hancock, Rosalind Moran and Miriam Bell, sold “fund-raiser” chocolates to raise the bulk of the money. Special thanks go to Bec McLean who sold a total of THIRTEEN boxes of chocolates, and to one rider (who shall remain nameless) who ate a whole box of chocolates as part of the overall effort! They also raised money by running an “in-house” gymkhana in September. They have had great support from the other riders in our club who contributed by entering and eating!
Pictured here are Miriam, Roz, Pia and Bec (back row) and Grace and Jess (front row) – unfortunately Sophie was absent when the photo was taken – who look more like fashion models than chocolate guzzlers who don’t mind getting their hands dirty working with horses.
Murrumbateman Pony Club and Zone 16 are very proud of these riders.
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PRODUCT RECALL - DUBLIN ONYX HELMET
Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 18 February 2010The manufacturer of Dublin Onyx helmets wishes to voluntarily recall all Black or White basic Dublin Onyx helmets for inspection due to a possible manufacturing fault.
The outer shell is coming away from the foam inner mould due to insufficient gluing at point of manufacture. This problem affects only the basic Dublin Onyx Helmet in Black & White (item codes: 441218 – 441241) and does not affect Purple Onyx helmets, wick lined or leather harness versions. The problem only affects stock made in China, not previous stock made in New Zealand. You can identify if your helmet was made in China by looking for the internal sewn in label with “Made in China” on the reverse side.
If you have purchased this item since December 1st 2009, please contact the store of purchase urgently to arrange inspection of your helmet.
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Mounted Games Success for PCA NSW
Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 18 February 2010Report by David Harris  At the State Camp in January this year, five eligible Mounted Games Squad riders vied for selection to represent PCA NSW at the National Team selections to be held in February at the Dingley PC grounds near Frankston, Victoria. The riders were Jenna Henshaw from Muswellbrook PC, Tom Thorek from Bungendore PC, Georgia Hope from the Canberra Riding and Pony Club, Patrick Ryan from the Murrumbateman PC and Lauren Slater from the Wamboin PC. After a testing series of races the riders selected to represent NSW were Patrick Ryan and Lauren Slater. Tom Thorek was named as the reserve.
PCA NSW flew Lauren, Patrick and me (the NSW nominated selector) to Melbourne on Friday 12 February where we met the ten other riders from across Australia who came to compete for selection for the National team (see photo left). All States and territories were represented with riders coming from as far as Carnarvon and Perth in WA, Darwin in the NT, Warwick in Qld, Mount Pleasant in the Adelaide Hills and Launceston in Tasmania.
Pony Club Victoria funded the selections and on behalf of the NSW contingent I would like to thank their organising committee and workers for hosting us so warmly. The Pony Club Mounted Games community provided the ponies and equipment for the selections and I would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the horse owners who offered their outstanding ponies for the selection process.
Both Lauren Slater and Patrick Ryan won selection into the Australian team with confident riding, empathy for their ponies and outstanding skill and expertise in each of the 16 games that was conducted (see photos above of Patrick and Lauren competing). The other successful riders were Mitch Hutton form Perth, Jamie Kah from the Adelaide Hills and Patrick Dyson from Victoria. The reserve is Molly Murphy also from South Australia (see photo right of Australian team).
 Lauren and Patrick will now travel to the United Kingdom to participate in the Pony Club International Mounted Games Exchange from 2 – 17 August. The Exchange will culminate with a Competition of at least 16 of games, known in Canada and the UK as Prince Philip Games, which will be part of The Pony Club’s (UK Pony Club) National Prince Philip Games Championship.
As a national selector I was impressed with the standard of horsemanship and level of skill demonstrated by all the riders representing their states and I congratulate Lauren and Patrick and the other chosen riders on their selection.
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Volunteer of the Year Award
Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 15 February 2010Pony Club NSW has been awarded a volunteer grant courtesy of NSW Sport and Recreation. The grant aims to provide recognition, and thanks, to individuals whose efforts have significantly assisted the development of Pony Club within their zone. Pony Club NSW have decided to put this towards a Volunteer of the Year award.
How It Works
One individual from each zone will be awarded the inaugural Volunteer of the Year award, that’s 28 lucky recipients in total.
Award Prize
Each winner will receive the following: -
- Small shield/trophy engraved with their name
- NSW Pony Club Association Cap
- Acknowledgement on the Honour Roll of the Pony Club Association website (the Honour Roll is a new feature that will be added to the website to coincide with the announcement of the winners)
Entry Criteria
To be eligible for nomination for the 2010 NSW Pony Club Volunteer of the Year Award entrants must meet the following criteria: -
- Aged 13 years of age or over
- Current financial member of the Pony Club Association of NSW
- Nominees must have been involved in volunteering for the equivalent of at least 50 hours over a 12 month period
- Nominations must be submitted on the official form
How To Nominate
Individual clubs may nominate a candidate by completing the NSW Pony Club Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination Form. Completed forms are to be submitted to the Zone Committee Secretary.
Nominations Close: 31 May 2010
For further details, and for a copy of the nomination form, click here.
Winner Notification
Recipients will be announced at the July Council Meeting scheduled for 27 July 2010. Pony Club NSW State office will then post the prize pack directly to the Zone Secretary who will arrange for the prize to be presented to the recipient at an appropriate function, e.g. Jamberoo Zone Championship or Camp AGM.
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Mitavite Event Sponsorship 2010 - 20 Bags of Feed only $150
Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 15 February 2010 As part of their 2010 sponsorship package, Mitavite will provide 28 x 20 bags of feed valued at $400 per pack. Pony Club NSW is making these available for purchase to all NSW zones.
How It Works
Each Zone is entitled to purchase 1 package of 20 bags of feed directly from Pony Club NSW at $150 (inclusive of gst). Feed may be used at the Zone Committee discretion, such as a specific Zone event or for fund raising purposes. You may elect to have it delivered to a specific event location or your nearest store.
Zone secretary's must place their order by 31 August 2010.
The Order Form is available for download here and will be supplied in the next state office mail out.
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Sydney’s Weekend Of Equestrian World Cups
Lisa Teixeira, Tuesday, 9 February 2010Sydney’s Weekend Of Equestrian World Cups is coming up in May and will feature: -
- HSBC FEI Word Cup Eventing™ Qualifier CIC3*-W
- Greater Sydney FEI World Cup Jumping Qualifier CSI
- Young Horse classes for Eventing and Jumping
- Dog Agility and Freestyle Dressage Demonstrations
- Shopping Village
When: 7-9 May, 2010
Where: Sydney International Equestrian Centre (just off the M7), Horsley Park, NSW
Would You Like To Volunteer?
Organisers of the event are looking for young volunteers to assist with the awards presentation ceremony. This will be a fun day out with the opportunity to be amongst the action by helping line up horses, or present ribbons, as required. A number of Pony Club members took up the opportunity to help out at last year's Sydney International Three Day Event and had a great time. Click here for further details on how last years event went.
If you are a current member of a NSW Pony Club and are available Sunday, 9 May 2010 from 8:30am to 4:30pm then email us at marketing@pcansw.org.au before Friday 16 April 2010. Please include your full name, Club Name, Telephone, Email and contact details of your parent, or guardian. We’ll co-ordinate with event organisers and then you will receive further information closer to the event.
If you are unavailable to volunteer, or would simply like to attend the event as a spectator, visit the Sydney Eventing website for further details.
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EBM Insurance Brokers - Pony Club Business Pack Insurance Offer
Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 8 February 2010
EBM (Elkington Bishop Molineaux) Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd was established in Western Australia in 1975 and has since grown to become one of Australia's premier insurance broking firms, with a network of offices throughout Australia.
The company offers Business Pack Insurance specifically for Equestrian and Pony Clubs which covers property and equipment against fire, theft and accidental damage. There are also options for business interruption, employee fraud and glass to ensure that every aspect of your club is protected.
Please note;
- Ambulance expenses fall under the category or Non-Medicare Medical Expenses. Under the PCANSW Personal Accident policy, Non-Medicare Medical expenses are covered up to a limit of 90% of $5,000 with a $50.00 excess per claim.
- Pony Club NSW Insurance does not cover individual club premises, equipment or storage sheds
It is strongly recommended that Clubs have their own buildings and contents insurance and individual members have health insurance.
For more information, and to apply, please refer to the other links section below.
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Which Pony Clubs are in the News?
Trina Reeves, Monday, 4 January 2010Which Pony Clubs are in the News?
We have set up a google alert to let us know when ever Pony Club is mentioned in online media. This page will be updated as news comes throught the alert.
If your Pony Club has been featured in a newspaper, magazine or the like, scan in the article and email to marketing@pcansw.org.au, or post us the article and we will scan it and post it online. If you know the link to your story online, email it through and we will post it here.
News Coverage from 12 April 2009 onwards:
Australian Pony Club Championships
Armidale Pony Club
Batemans Bay Pony Club
Bega Pony Club
Bellingen Pony Club
Blacktown Pony Club
Boorowa
Braidwood Pony Club
Cabarita Beach Pony Club
Camden Haven Pony Club
Canowindra Pony Club
Casino Pony Club
Cathcart Pony Club
Cooma Pony Club
Cobar Pony Club
Cowra Pony Club
Gloucester Pony Club
Goulburn Pony Club
Grafton Pony Club
Guyra Pony Club
Hastings Pony Club
Holbrook Pony Club
Inverell Pony Club
Jindabyne Pony Club
Leeton Pony Club
Marsfield Pony Club
Michelago Pony Club
Mudgee Pony Club
Murrumbateman Pony Club
Murwillimbah Pony Club
Narromine
Nelsons Bay Pony Club:
Nyngan Pony Club:
Pambula Pony Club
Singleton Pony Club
Trangie Pony Club
Vines Pony Club
Wagga Pony Club
Warren Pony Club
Warwick Pony Club
Wingham Pony Club
Young Pony Club
Zone 5
Zone 16
Zone 18
Zone 27
Willawirrin Pony Club
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Helmet Standards - details of the upgraded ASNZS 3838
Jenny Amadio, Monday, 22 December 2008Helmet Standards - The New Upgraded ASNZS 3838 In front of the Rest.
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