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Uniform Survey Information
Stephanie Puris, Thursday, 15 May 2008Uniform Survey Results:
Thank you to Clubs and Zones who responded to our Uniform Survey. We had around 80 responses to the survey. We will now look at the uniform requirements of all the clubs and take into considerations the comments that were made so we can develop a centralised ordering system that benefits that greatest number of people.
We would appreciate the clubs that have not responded to the survey complete the survey at some stage over the next month (before 11 June) so the State Office can have a record of uniforms across the State. The survey can be completed online here or download this word document printed and faxed back on (02) 4229 8966 or email it back marketing@pcansw.org.au.
There were a number of requests for a similar system to be established for Saddle Cloths. We will soon undertake a survey of Club and Zone Saddle Cloth ordering systems to gain an understanding on the various suppliers currently being used, the price each club pays and the common types of materials used. Stay tuned for more information.
Below is some interesting information that came out of the survey:
Shirts:
Approx. 75% of respondent Clubs wear a white long sleeved shirt.
The most common shirt colours were:
- White
- Lemon
- Light Blue/Mid Blue/Sky Blue
- Mint Green
Others include: Brown, Royal Blue
Jumpers:
Many clubs found it difficult to source the following colour jumpers:
However these are very common colours within Pony Club Uniforms. One idea to overcome minimum order requirements of suppliers is for clubs with similar colour uniforms to order together. Below are a list of clubs who responded and their colour jumpers:
BLACK
Bribbaree, Casino, Currabubla, Hay, Kingstown, Mangrove Mountain, Moree, Wongarbon, Zone 1, Zone 7, Zone 25
BLUE
- Electric - Zone 24
- Light - Tamworth
- Navy - Bundanoon, Denman, Glenorie, Lake Albert, Murrumbateman, Oberon, Wamboin, Woodlands Park, Zone 5, Zone 11, Zone 14, Zone 19, Zone 27
- Pale - Cudal
- Powder – Yass
- Royal - Bundarra, Crenfell, Figtree, Loop Line, Mollymook, Nepean and District, Paterson River, Scone, Wellington, Zone 3, Zone 6, Zone 8, Zone 13, Zone 17, Zone 22, Zone 26
- Sky - Merriwa
GREEN
- Bottle: Armidale, Belconnen, Berkeley, Cowra, Harden, Helesburgh, Kootingal, Londonderry, Molong, Rossmore, RYDE, Tall Timbers, Wagga, Zone 2, Zone 4, Zone 9, Zone 12, Zone 20
- Emerald - Moss Vale
- Jade: Cumnock, Geary's Gap
BROWN
Canberra Lakes, Eastern Suburbs, Forest Hills, Kiama, La Perouse, Leeton, Wollondilly, Woonoona
GOLD/YELLOW
Cabarita Beach, Cassilis, Cobbitty, Coolah, Cooma, Dapto, Emmaville, Gilandra, Glouscestor, Zone 21
GREY
Burra District, Willawarrin, Zone 18, Zone 28
LILAC - Wallsend New Lambton
MAROON
Bungendore, Rylstone, Stoney Range, The Oaks, Wyong, Zone 10
PURPLE
Cobargo MULLUMBIMBY
RED
Arcadia, Berrima, Canberra Riding, Berry, Bouddi, Carcoar, Mungindi, Narooma & District, Rankins Springs, Wirlinga, Zone 15, Zone 16, Zone 23,
Other Items:
- Nearly every respondent club had a polo shirt. These varied between one colour to one colour with a different coloured trim or collar. Generally most were either embroidered or screen-printed.
- 45% had club hats – these ranged between baseball caps, bucket hats and straw hats. Most were embroidered with club name and logo.
- Nearly 50% of respondent Clubs had a Club Spray jacket
- Only a handful of respondent clubs had Club tracksuits
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Australian Pony Club National Championships Slogan Competition Winner
Stephanie Puris, Thursday, 15 May 2008Australian Pony Club National Championships Slogan Competition:
Entries have now closed for the Slogan Competition which featured in the March State Newsletter and Pon E News.
We had a great response to the competition. A big thank you to all those who put their creative thinking caps on and suggested a slogan.
As advertised all the entries went into the draw to win a Horseland Gift Pack which includes:
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Equestrian Challenge PC Game
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The Pony Puzzle Book
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Threshold Dressage Test Techniques Book
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Threshold Manes and Tails Book
The randomly selected winner was:
- Debbie Rake (Cabarita Beach)
Congratulations!
Some of the entries include:
- Striving For Our Best
- Where Champions Are Grown
- Achieving Together
- Riding to New Horizons in 2009
- Better Than Ever
- The Best of the Best
- Rising to the Top
- Riding Above and Beyond
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Australian Youth Olympic Festival Nominations Now Open
Stephanie Puris, Thursday, 15 May 2008Australian Youth Olympic Festival
N.B. This Event is the week after State Camp 2009.
Nominations close: 17 May 2008
More Information Here
Information below from EFA National Website
The fourth Australian Youth Olympic Festival will be held 14-18 January 2009 and will have over 2000 athletes from across the world competing in a number of Summer Olympic sports.
The AYOF is organised by the Australian Olympic Committee. The main aim of the AYOF is to develop our Olympic stars of the future, and to provide aspiring Olympians an insight into what the Olympics are all about. The AYOF incorporates many aspects that athletes will experience in an Olympic Games - Opening and Closing ceremonies, medal presentations, athletes’ villages and drug testing.
For the second time, the AYOF will include Equestrian events in the disciplines of Dressage and Jumping. The competition will be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.
The EFA is taking nominations for team members until 17 May 2008. Riders must be aged between 15 years and 20 years (born between 01 January, 1989 and 31 December, 1994).
The Jumping competition will be at a maximum height of 1.25m and the Dressage competition uses the FEI Junior tests, which are equivalent to AUS Medium level (see below for download). The event is with “borrowed horses”. All riders who nominate are asked to supply two horses to be used in the competition; all horses will be put into a pool to be drawn out by the teams.
Riders who wish to be eligible for team selection or any owners who would like to provide a horse and be a part of this exciting event should submit an Expression of Interest.
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Job Opportunity - Groom - NSW Mounted Police
Stephanie Puris, Thursday, 15 May 2008Job Opportunity - Groom - NSW Mounted Police
Permanent Full-Time Groom (Adult)
Closing Date: Friday 23 May 2008
The position is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of all NSW Police horses. The position requires daily physical activities of mucking out stables; feeding; grooming and exercising of horses. Groom’s duties include oversight of waste management and liaison with customers for this service. The position reports to the Police supervisor and is located at Redfern.
Total remuneration package to: $39,299.00 ($34,301.00-$35,613.00) Package includes annual salary, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Position Overview:
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Daily hygienic stable maintenance involving physical cleaning/mucking out of stables.
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Cleaning and upkeep of stable complex.
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Handling of feed bags, hay/straw bales and manure waste.
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Monitoring horse feeding habits and horses welfare whilst stabled.
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Grooming and care of horses including saddling, floating and washing of horses.
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Maintain saddlery and tack for fatigue, demonstration and ceremonial duties.
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Assist with general exercise of horses and limited horse training as required.
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Record keeping of fodder and stable requirements.
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Assistance with administration of veterinary medication (under supervision).
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Oversight and operation of unit machinery related to exercising of horses e.g. walker.
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Willingness to work seven day roster including day/afternoon/night shifts and public holidays.
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Willingness to perform other related duties as required i.e. Assist Police with Protocol and Public Relations Duties onsite.
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Participation and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently/unsupervised.
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Willingness and experience in supervision and training of work experience participants.
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Administrative tasks of typing and computer skills for record keeping associated with horses.
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Convey or assist Police with waste management and police horse transportation.
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Spelling Property Maintenance and repairs to fences; paddocks.
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Allocated sewing and saddlery/rug repairs.
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Minor maintenance repairs of premises and equipment.
Technical/Professional competencies required:
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Demonstrated horse handling skills and experience in ground handling of horses.
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Physical fitness to competently complete stable maintenance.
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Physical ability and fitness to handle and control large strong animals (horses).
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Demonstrated relevant horse industry experience.
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Effective communication skills.
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Sound knowledge of horse veterinary application and fodder requirements of horses.
Desirable competencies
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NSW Drivers licence (MR).
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Basic Computer Operation.
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Forklift Operators Certificate.
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Chainsaw Operators Certificate.
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OHS Certificate.
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Report on Moonan District President’s Cup Day
Stephanie Puris, Wednesday, 14 May 2008Moonan District President’s Cup Day
SPOILS were shared evenly among riders from throughout the Upper Hunter at the highly successful annual Moonan District President’s Cup Day.
With riders competing in almost all age groups, Scone Pony Club Club won the President’s Cup Point score but riders from Merriwa, Moonan, Murrurundi, Singleton, Aberdeen and Denman certainly took home plenty of ribbons.
Moonan District Pony Club secretary Annie Bell said the club relied on volunteers from throughout the region to hold its gala day.
"A highlight of the day was watching the junior pair of riders class, as every pair of riders was siblings," Mrs Bell said.
"We had 67 riders and we think everyone had a fun day so we hope they will all come back next year. It was a true family event thoroughly enjoyed by all spectators,"she said.
Mrs Bell thanked judges Lynda MacCallum and Judy Gilder, trophy presenters Bob and Barb Mailer, canteen coordinators Lorraine Grant and Dianne Lonsdale, barbeque maestros Tony Casslick and Warwick Richardson, office helpers Leanne Reichart and Wendy Stafford; and to supporters including Marsh Carney Saddleworld, Jonathan Clift of Scone Cellars and Ellerston Pastoral Company.
"Moonan District is only a small club and without the help and support of all of these people we would not be able to run such a successful day," Mrs Bell said.
Results:
Champion led girl: Claudia Atfield, (Scone); Reserve Champion: Emily Ninnes, (Merriwa).
Champion Led Boy: Fitz Bowman, (Murrurundi); Reserve Champion:: William Price, (Moonan).
Under 7 girl Champion Girl: Kate Schiffman, (Scone); Reserve Champion:: Bridie Clinch, (Murrurundi)
7-U9 Champion Girl: Ashley Randle (Scone); Reserve Champion: India Lee-Warner, Aberdeen.
7-U 9 Champion Boy: Cameron Ninnes, (Merriwa); Reserve Champion: Kasey Casser, (Merriwa).
9-U11 Champion Girl: Emily Eyndhaven, (Murrurundi); Reserve Champion: Zan Bowman, (Murrurundi).
9-U11 Champion Boy: Andrew Horden, (Denman); Reserve Champion: Michael Hocking, (Aberdeen).
11-U 13 Champion Girl: Kimberley Hughes, (Bulahdelah); Reserve Champion: Alane Moore, (Merriwa).
11- 13 Champion Boy: Mack Bowman, (Murrurundi); Reserve Champion: Lance Waters, (Denman).
13-U15 Champion Girl: Abbey Nichols, (Scone); Reserve Champion: Emma Gorman, (Aberdeen).
13-U15 Champion Boy: Archie Bell, (Moonan).
15-U17 Champion Girl: Ashley Constable-Ray, (Aberdeen); Reserve Champion: Caitlin Sneddon, (Denman),
Associate Champion Jessica Sneddon, (Denman)
Stockman’s Challenge results:
U7: Bridie Clinch 1st; Kate Schiffman 2nd; Tyler Palmer 3rd; Sarah Schiffman 4th.
7–U9: Ashley Randle 1st; Cameron Ninnes 2nd; Katrina Gorman 3rd; Chloe Atfield 4th.
9 –U11 boys: Sam Randle 1st; Andrew Horden 2nd; Michael Hocking 3rd, Hamish Bell 4th.
9 – U 11 girls: Emily Eyndhoven 1st; Emily Moore 2nd; Millie Arnott 3rd, Abby-Lee Meyer 4th.
11 –U 13 Holly Arnott 1st; Claire Hockings 2nd; Millie Bernasconi 3rd; Alane Moore 4th.
13 –U 15 Abbey Nichols 1st; Emma Gorman, 2nd; Archie Bell, 3rd; Natalie Matthews 4th.
15 – U 17: Danielle McRae 1st; Caitlin Sneddon 2nd; Ashley Constable-Ray 3rd; Catherine Boughton 4th.
Associate – 1st Jessica Sneddon.
Junior Girl Champion – Millie Arnott, (Scone); Reserve – Millie Bernasconi, (Scone)
Senior Girl Champion –Caitlin Sneddon, (Denman); Reserve – Tayla Gilmore, (Scone)
Junior Boy Champion – Andrew Horden, (Denman); Reserve – Lance Waters, (Denman).
Senior Boy Champion – Archie Bell (Moonan).
Junior Pairs: Holly and Millie Arnott 1st; Clare and Michael Hocking 2nd; Mack and Zan Bowman 3rd; Alane and Emily Moore 4th.
Senior Pairs: Jessica and Caitlin Sneddon 1st; Sally Waters and Melanie Coward 2nd; Ashley Constable-Ray and Abbey Nichols 3rd; Jenna Teague and Millie Bernasconi; Emma Gorman and Natalie Matthews eq 4th.
Highest point score trophies:
Junior Girl – Kate Schiffman, (Scone);
Junior Boy – Andrew Horden, (Denman).
Senior Girl – Ashley Constable-Ray, (Aberdeen);
Senior Boy – Archie Bell, (Moonan);
President’s Cup Trophy for Best Presented Horse and Rider from the Moonan Club: Lucinda Bell on Zac.
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Michelago Pony Club Mother's Day Rally
Stephanie Puris, Wednesday, 14 May 2008Michelago Pony Club Mother's Day Rally
Michelago Pony Club held another successful rally day on the 11 May 2008. Although many mums would like to have been snuggled in their beds it didn’t take them long to get as enthusiastic as their children about the event. A big thank you to Laurie for giving up her mothers day to come along and instruct the kids, it’s a long drive and we really appreciate it. Thank you also to Lisa for instructing the little ponies – I know both Charlie and Abbey had a great time.
Many mums took the opportunity to relax in the sun and let the dads lug the jumps around. Cheryl made beautiful pumpkin soup (I had two cups), while Sandra and Rob tackled the roast beef rolls. Two special mums got a fancy cake with candles which they gladly shared with everyone.
Casey and I took the opportunity to do a little fund raising for the club by selling flower arrangements. A total of $40.00 was raised and some mums benefited by being spoilt. It goes to show the benefits of using horse manure on the garden.
Mick set up a full jumping course (with the help of the jump carrying elves), putting the kids through a timed course to ensure accuracy and an optimum time challenge. It’s great to see that all the kids have improved over the years and many of them showing skills that they had learnt at pony club camp. Not all the horses had the same enthusiasm as their riders when it came to jumping. Kaycee Fitton showed her enthusiasm and fantastic determination and successfully completed the jumping course on Domino. It’s great to see everyone having a go and not giving up. It’s occasions like this we see the high quality of instructors at Michelago.
I have been hearing for months that Lollipop is a challenging little horse with a bad attitude. I must say she was on her best behaviour and I saw no signs that live up to her reputation. Perhaps it was just Bridget’s expert riding skills as she threw her around the field. Perhaps we will see a lot more of Lollipop and Bridget over the coming months.
I know many others helped make this a wonderful day, however because I was snoozing and gossiping in the sun I didn’t actually see who was doing all the work. If you missed a mention come and snooze with me next time. All the mothers had a great Mother day, along with the kids and dads. The horses were just glad to go home at the end of the day and relieved that their outing didn’t last a long as camp.
Thomise - Michelago Pony Club
(Supplied by Peta Hall)
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Photographs from Young Instructors School- 10/11 May
Stephanie Puris, Wednesday, 14 May 2008Photographs from Young Instructors School- 10/11 May
Instructors School
Young
10 and 11 May 2008
Coach: Christine Johnson
The following are some of the topics that were covered over the weekend:
Coaching Principles and Flatwork
- Lesson Planning
- Rider position
- Aids and their application
- Tracks of the arena
- Commands for instruction
- Footfalls & beats of the gaits
Rails grids and jumping
- Rider position & Two & three point position
- Types of fences
- Types of events
- Walking courses
- Exercises to improve jumping.
Did you go to this clinic? or have recently been to other Pony Club Isntructor or regional school? If so we would like to hear your stories. Please email your story and any photos to marketing@pcansw.org.au.
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New Foundation Announces Annual Equestrian Sponsorship
Stephanie Puris, Wednesday, 7 May 2008NEW FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL EQUESTRIAN SPONSORSHIP
Anne Honner Dressage Foundation to raise money in support of promising Australian dressage riders
THE Australian equestrian community received a boost today with the announcement of an exciting new Annual Sponsorship Award for up and coming Australian dressage riders.
The Award is being donated by a new foundation that has been set up in the memory of Anne Honner, an accomplished Australian dressage rider and national judge, who passed away two years ago.
The Anne Honner Dressage Foundation (AHDF) Award is open to Australian riders who are competing on Australian-bred horses that are trained by the rider to medium dressage level. Entries to the ADHF inaugural sponsorship award open this month with the winner to be announced in November 2008.
ADHF is a non-profit association established by Anne’s friends and family. The Foundation’s mission is to promote good basic dressage training in Australian bred horses, and to assist in their and their rider’s further education.
A national committee has been set up to run the Foundation, and includes some of the Australian equestrian community’s longest-standing members and supporters, including Dr Jennifer Scott (Chair), The Hon. Kevin Rozolli AM, saddler Les Benson, editor of The Northern News Jo Arblaster , Ron Miller, Stacy O’Toole and Anne’s eldest daughter, Philippa Honner.
Dr Jennifer Scott said the Foundation aimed to raise money to help foster riders to the next stage of their competitive career. The committee hopes to build the scope of the annual award over time, with the support of the equestrian community as well as established sporting and community bodies.
“Anne was a tour de force in the dressage community and many riders - young and old, and across a range of disciplines - benefited from her energy and insights into the art of dressage,” Dr Scott said.
“We know Anne’s focus was all about getting the fundamentals of dressage right, and she was always available to challenge and support riders who were committed to their sport and worked hard to progress their competitive careers. This award is all about finding the ‘gems’ in Australian dressage – and giving a helping hand to talented riders who will benefit from a ‘leg up’ and hopefully go on to represent Australia, just like Anne did.”
The ADHF is also calling for members as well as individual and corporate sponsors to join the Foundation to help assist in fund raising for the Annual Award.
“The equestrian community consists of individuals and companies from all walks of life and we are encouraging people and organisations to dig deep to support the future of Australian dressage,” Dr Scott said.
About Anne Honner
Anne Honner became part of the Australian dressage community in the 1970s and was a key contributor to the development of the sport in Australia. Anne trained a number of Australian-bred horses and represented Australia at Goodwood in the UK, Arnhem in Holland, and was the reserve combination with Sydney Symphony for the World Equestrian Games in Stockholm in 1990. Anne was a accredited judge at Grand Prix level and shared her knowledge and expertise unstintingly. She taught at all levels of the sport – from pony clubbers to those seeking to achieve the highest level of competition. Most of all, she encouraged fortitude, determination and excellence.
About the Anne Honner Dressage Foundation
The Anne Honner Dressage Foundation is a non-profit organisation established to promote good basic dressage training in Australian bred horses, and to assist in their and their rider’s further education. The Foundation will donate a Sponsorship Award each year to an Australian rider competing on Australian-bred horse trained by the rider to medium dressage level. More information on AHDF can be found at www.annehonner.com.
To qualify for the 2008 AHDF Sponsorship Award submissions must be received by 31 October 2008 at the latest.
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Zone 16 Camp held in April played host to 240 riders
Stephanie Puris, Wednesday, 7 May 2008Summary of Zone 16 Camp - Held 13 - 19 April
The follow is a letter from one participant of the Zone 16 camp.
The letter sums up what a success the camp was.
The camp hosted 240 riders and feed daily 550 humans, 3 meals a day.
"My name is Bonnie Andrews I am 12 yrs old and a member of Murrumbateman Pony Club Inc.
I have just returned from one of the best weeks of my life, the Zone 16 Pony Club Camp.
I am just emailing to let you know how much fun I had, and never experienced anything like it, seeing it was my first time.
I thought that the food was fantastic and as good quality as a restaurant, any day.
I thought that the pricing was fair, considering that you supplied us with horse feed, human feed, sleeping facilities, yards, instructors (and all the great things we learnt) and the great evening activities.
I have learnt HEAPS and my horse and I have got to know each other better and have an even greater bond.
I thought it was marvelously organised and appreciate all the hard effort that Zone 16 has put into towards this great camp.
I would recommend this to ANYONE who loves horses.
Thank You for EVERY BIT OF EFFORT you put into making this pony club camp the best ever.
I also would especially like to thank my fantastic troop leaders, Sarah Carter ad Sharon Tutt Lyons.
THANKS SO MUCH AND BE SEEING YOU NEXT YEAR FOR SURE!!!!
Bonnie Andrews~ Murrumbateman Pony Club Inc. "
- Thanks to Marion Whalan – Publicity Officer Zone 16 PC for this information
If your Club/Zone held an Event, please send in a story and some photos! We would love to put them up on the website and in the next Newsletter.
Please email them to Steph - marketing@pcansw.org.au,
or via post to:
Pony Club NSW
PO Box 2085
Wollongong NSW 2500
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Harness - Carl & Robyn |
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Requirements to conduct Pony Club events in 2008
Jenny Amadio, Wednesday, 12 December 2007Pony Club activities are underway across NSW
The DPI have approved Pony Club NSW plans to allow the commencement of activities from 1 January 2008.
Event organisers and participants must ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities to ensure the safe conduct of events - refer to the linked plan in pdf format below.
From the 28 Feburary the Purple Zone has changed to a Green Zone, signalling the eradication of EI in NSW. PLEASE NOTE, Event Registration and Travelling Horse Statements are still required. However there is no longer a Proof of Immunity requirement, which was present in the former purple zone.
Pony Club NSW applauds the efforts shown by its members and clubs in this difficult time. It has been wonderful to hear reports from clubs of activities conducted without horses such as cave tours, picnics, working bees, proficiency certificate training and a 'Melbourne Cup Dash'.
Please contact the State Office if you have any queries regarding the commencement of activities in 2008.
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Share Your Pony Club Holiday Stories with Everyone
Stephanie Puris, Thursday, 1 May 2008Pony Club Holiday Stories
Did your Club or Zone held a Camp, Mini-Camp or Competition over the School Holidays?
Serveral Pony Clubs have sent in stories and photos from camps they have held, see the links below.
If your Club/Zone held an Event, please send in a story and some photos! We would love to put them up on the website and in the next Newsletter.
Please email them to Steph - marketing@pcansw.org.au,
or via post to:
Pony Club NSW
PO Box 2085
Wollongong NSW 2500
Click on the link below to see photos and stories from Holiday Camps/Competitions:
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Rankins Springs hosts Zone 21 Camp
Stephanie Puris, Thursday, 1 May 2008Rankins Springs hosts Zone 21 Camp
Our Club hosted the Zone 21 camp for 5 days . This meant a lot of work for our club as we had to cater for over 100 people and have all the grounds in good condition for the duration of the camp.
Riders came from Hay, Griffith, Narrandera , Leeton and our own club.
All the kids had a great time riding and socializing afterwards as they all camped on site at the grounds.
Many parents had a great time as well as some said it was better than being on holidays as they did not have to worry about cooking meals for their families.
The children learnt a lot from all their instructors and the weather was perfect.
This was the first time our club had hosted this event and we must have done a good job as our ZCI asked us if we wanted to host it again next year!
- Kerry M Davis, Rankins Springs Pony Club
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Garah-Boomi Pony Club - April Club of the Month
Stephanie Puris, Thursday, 1 May 2008Entries are now open for the Pony Club of the Month - MAY. Entries for this close on the 31 MAY 2008. Again the prize in $1,000 worth of product from Horseland. 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 - APRIL:
GARAH BOOMI PONY CLUB
GARAH-BOOMI PONY CLUB (Zone 8) is the Club of the Month for April. The Club has won themselves $1,000 worth of product from Horseland. This prize includes dressage cones, lunging equipment, bandages, books, a farrier tool kit, training aids and other exciting resources.
Garah-Boomi Pony Club's entry is as follows.
On Saturday 12 April 2008, our Club held a Mini Camp which ran until Monday 14 April 2008.
We are a small Pony Club situated in Zone 8 and are lucky to have the use of grounds on private property known as "Cwmteg", Garah.
We had 24 riders attending the mini camp ranging from the ages of 4 to 15 years. All kids were very keen to ride, be with their friends and receive some terrific riding instruction.
The EI situation and drought have really affected everyone's ability to ride and compete. Many of the horses had only been brought back into work soon after 1 March 2008 when our district was declared a white zone. So the horses were carrying extra weight and a little unfit!
The kids were broken up into three groups and each day had a variety of riding instruction ranging from riding, sporting events, show jumping, cross country and camp drafting. All kids and families camped on the grounds.
Everyone pitched in fantastically to make the whole camp a successful one. The kids were disappointed to finish up on the Monday but are all looking forward to the many Shows and Sporting Days that are now on the horizon.
We will hold another Mini Camp during the July school holiday period.
Above is a photo of 22 of the 24 children riders.
Back row: Taylor Macey, Jessica Southern, Anna Winter, Maddi Downes, Matt Williams & Jono Bender
Middle: Beccy Gillan, Cassie Southern, Hayley Hancock, Jock Oates, Rachael Bender, Meg Gillan, Angie Adams, Alana Southern & Charlie Oates
Front: Jim Gillan, Harvey and Hunter Houlihan, Tara Craig, Arrabella Oates, Brittany Southern & Lucy Adams
Missing: Ellie Adams & Jake Williams
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Pony Club Uniform Survey for Clubs to be Completed by 6 May 2008
Steph Puris, Thursday, 1 May 2008Pony Club Uniform Survey
We are currently in negotiation with Midford Clothing to develop a centralised system for uniform ordering. It can be difficult for new and old secretaries alike to source and order various clothing items, with such problems as colour availabilites, colour consistency and the hassle of dealing with different retailers. It can also be difficult for new members to know where to purchase uniform items and what colour/brands to get.
The proposed system will allow clubs/zones to order various items, including shirts, ties, jumpers, jackets and polo shirts directly from Midford clothing at the best price - without markup from retailers. Clubs can then have the choice to use this facility if they wish.
We want to made this as simple and easy for all involved. In order to develop this system we need to know a few things about all NSW Pony Clubs uniforms (such as colours of each item) along with your current uniform ordering procedures.
Could you please anwer the questions on the survey linked below and return to the State Office by post, fax or email. CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO TUESDAY 6 MAY.
Thank you to the Clubs and Zones who have filled in the survey so far. These are:
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Crenfell
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Loop Line
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Tamworth
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| Berkeley
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Cudal
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Mangrove Mountain
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Wagga
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| Berrima District
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Cumnock
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Merriwa
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Wamboin
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| Bouddi
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Currabubla
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Mollymook
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Wellington
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| Bribbaree
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Denman
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Molong
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West of the Range
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| Bundanoon
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Eastern Suburbs
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Moree
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Willawarrin
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| Bundarra
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Forest Hills
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MULLUMBIMBY
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Wirlinga
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| Bungendore
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Gilandra
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Murrumbateman
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Wollondilly
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| Cabarita Beach
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Glenorie
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NAROOMA & DISTRICT
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Woodlands Park
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| Canberra Lakes
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Harden
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Nepean and District
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Wyong
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| Carcoar
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Hay
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Oberon
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Zone 10
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| Casino
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Helesburgh
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Paterson River
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Zone 12
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| Cassilis
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Kootingal
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Rankins Springs
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Zone 14
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| Cobbitty
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La Perouse
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Rossmore
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Zone 15
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| Coolah
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lake albert
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RYDE
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Photos from Zone 28 Camp
Stephanie Puris, Wednesday, 30 April 2008Zone 28 held their annual camp last weekend. The camp saw both Anne Berenger and Christine Johnson instructing the riders.
Below are some photos from the Camp, with thanks to Christine Johnson for supplying them.
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Murwillumbah Pony Club (Zone 15) 50th Anniversary Gymkhana - Story and Photos
Stephanie Puris, Wednesday, 30 April 2008Murwillumbah Pony Club (Zone 15) 50th Anniversary Gymkhana
The 50th Anniversary Murwillumbah Pony Club Gymkhana was held on the weekend of 26/27 April, at the Murwillumbah Showgrounds.
214 riders from Grafton up to Tweed heads attended and enjoyed a fabulous weekend with glorious weather.
Saturday events featured the Dressage and the Showjumping events while Sunday featured the flat riding and sporting events.
One of the feature events for the weekend is the Mast Past where all the riders parade in full club uniform in section of four riders with the lead rider carrying the Club banner this looked spectacular with the eventual winner being the Lismore Club.
The hack classes and rider classes were so well supported that classes had to be split.
Some of the Major awards for the weekend were:
- Champion Junior Rider was Charlee Anthony from Murwillumbah Club,
- Resere Champion Junior rider was Abbey Paxton from Bangalow club,
- Champion Senior Rider was Courtney Rabjones from the Brunswick Valley Club,
- Reserve Champion Senior Rider was Alieda Ross from Tweed Heads,
- Champion Associate Rider was Kristy Hill from Bangalow
- Reserve Champion was Madaline McDonald from Grafton.
- The Alice Freriechs Memorial Trophy for Hi Point Sub Junior Rider was awarded to Indiana Johnson from Brunswick Valley Club
- Fastest Barrell race time for the weekend was award to Luke Klesie from Alstonville club.
The next event on the Zone 15 Pony Club Calender will be the Kyogle Gymkhana on May 11
If you would like to see you event here, please email marketing@pcansw.org.au with a story and some photos.
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The Alice Freriechs Memorial Trophy for Hi Point Sub Junior Rider was awarded to Indiana Johnson from Brunswick Valley Club |
The Resere Champion Junior rider Abbey Paxton from Bangalow Pony Club |
The Champion Junior Rider was Charlee Anthony from Murwillumbah Pony Club |
The Champion Senior Rider was Courtney Rabjones from the Brunswick Valley Club, Reserve Champion Senior Rider was Alieda Ross from Tweed Heads. |
Murwillumbah club in the mast past |
Madaline McDonald from Grafton working out to win reserve champion Associate rider |
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