|
 |
Latest News
| |
|
Pony Club NSW State Polocrosse Championships Facebook page
Lisa Ferguson, Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Entries are now open for the Pony Club NSW State Polocrosse Championships. All entries must come through zones and entries close on the 1st June.
Join the Polocrosse Facebook page to stay in touch with all the latest information. The link to this page is provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/355769737810118/
Thursday, July 12 at 2:00pm at Camden Bicentennial Park
|
| |
|
Murrumbidgee Landcare Field Day
Lisa Ferguson, Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Murrumbidgee Landcare invites you to attend a Field Day on Managing Horses on Small Properties.
The day will be presented by Jane Myers (Equiculture, expert on horse management and author of “Managing Horses on Small Properties”) together with Alison Elvin (Natural Capital, local expert on weed and pasture management).
Come along to get specific horse, pasture and weed management advice relevant to your property!
Please find the flyer and registration form available for download below.
|
| |
|
How healthy is your Pony Club?
Lisa Ferguson, Thursday, 10 May 2012
How healthy is your Pony Club? Take this quick quiz:
Hi friends. I’ve been wondering… how healthy is your local pony club? I don’t mean have you all come down with the flue, I’m asking about the social and emotional health of your club. I hope you can spare 30 seconds to take this little quiz, because it might just help you, to help your club stay healthy!
Answer True or False:
1. Sometimes we make fun of people at pony club, but that’s okay because they know we’re joking. T or F
2. Sometimes our club does something special and we keep it quiet so annoying people don’t come. T or F
3. Our meetings get a bit rowdy with some yelling at times, but that’s life, it’s no big deal. T or F
4. If I don’t like someone I just ignore them and eventually they get the message and stop coming. T or F
5. Sometimes you have to yell at people to get noticed and be heard - but that’s not harassment! T or F
How did you go? How many true answers did you get? What might surprise us is that according to the NSW Department of Sport and Rec all the true answers are forms of Harassment. If any behaviour is belittling, excluding, overpowering, intimidating or makes a person feel harassed then it is harassment. Of course abuse and threats are harassment too but most of us have the sense not to go that far.
So What? I’m sure some would disagree and think people need to toughen up. Does it really matter if someone feels excluded? Does it really matter if a few can’t handle it and stop coming? I suppose apart from the emotional stress it puts on that individual and their family, harassment really is unhealthy for our clubs. It stops people coming, stops people participating and therefore weakens us by reducing our diversity and competition. It also goes directly against the reason Pony Club got started.
I love Pony Club’s purpose statement; it reads, “Pony Club is a voluntary youth organisation that exists to promote the social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of young people...” We don’t just ride horses, and teach kids to ride horses: we develop today’s youth who are tomorrow’s leaders. We fulfil a BIG responsibility and that’s why we must strive to do it well.
If we look at the very beginning of our PC blue handbook, before the nitty gritty of all the rules, we get the ‘big picture objectives’. It lists things like encourage young people to ride, teachthem to enjoy horse sports, promote the highest levels of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, cultivate strength of character and self discipline etc.
Really truly; pony club is not an organisation that exists to teach kids to beat every one else and win a lot of blue ribbons - but no friends. We are bigger than that and it falls on all our shoulders to live up to our objectives. We the members are pony club! We make it fun, encouraging, friendly, fair and successful, or we can make it shrink and shrivel and die a dysfunct death (heaven forbid!). I hope you will join the mighty chorus of those who believe in making pony club all that it can be. Let’s be positive, fair and inclusive forces in our own clubs and not allow any form of bullying or harassment to exist. Pony Club is so much better than that!
Wishing you a healthy, happy, harmonious pony club,
Karen Moreton
Chaplain
|
| |
|
Horselife - your horse, your life magazine launch
Lisa Ferguson, Tuesday, 8 May 2012
As a Mother of two young girls who love horses, are active polocrosse players and have many friends who share the same passion, I realized the need for a single place where children can network. I have observed their excitement over the few horse magazines on the market. They anxiously await the next publication of one national magazine to find out trends, children, techniques and more. They read the magazine with glee – but feel disappointment when they cannot join the pen pals groups, collaborate or purchase horse products readily. They lack the voice of the reader.
These imperfections inspired me to give young readers who love horses a new platform.
I plan to launch an online magazine in Australia in the coming months called Horselife…your horse, your life. It is a very exciting venture because the target readers are horse enthusiasts – young females and males who share a passion for horses. My vision is to provide an online publication that
— Is children-friendly – yet parent approved. Fun and engaging -- that is our vision!
— We want to promote self-esteem, a healthy lifestyle and cool innovations. The goal is to engage and unite readers based on their love for the horse, sport, nature and other animals.
— This blog and digital magazine will be a monitored environment where children can communicate and express their common passion for horses.
— We encourage our followers to write articles, develop relationships through our HorsePalfeature (pen pals) and provide us with a critical path of feedback.
— We will provide horse and cool merchandise through our HorseLife Company Store.
I am asking for your support in a couple of ways. First, I need to get the word out to any potential readers. You can freely mention us in your blogs, newsletters, etc. Second, I encourage you to submit ideas, comments and articles to include in our upcoming publications.
Thanks for your support and look for us online by 15 July!
Kindest regards,
Christabel Pretlove
Founder and CEO
CP Inc.
|
| |
|
National Volunteer Week 14-20 May 2012
Lisa Ferguson, Monday, 7 May 2012
National Volunteer Week 14-20 May 2012
'Volunteers - Every One Counts'
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia, and provides an opportunity to highlight the role of volunteers in our communities and to say thank you to the more than 6 million Australians who volunteer.
Australian volunteers are essential to society, and many charities would struggle to survive without the support of their volunteers. Australian volunteers contribute more than 700 million hours of community service to so many areas of society, including community health care, heritage and arts, environment conservation, emergency services, education, social justice and sports. NVW provides a platform to pay tribute to these volunteers who donate their time and energy to help others.
National Volunteer Week (NVW) begins the Monday after Mothers Day in May each year - 14th to 20th May 2012.
For more information please click here
As a volunteer based organisation with over 270 Pony Clubs in NSW and thousands of volunteers who work so hard with little or no reward, thank you your hard work is inspiring and appreciated. If you would like to nominate and recognise someone in your local club remember to submit your entries for the Pony Club NSW Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominations are also currently being taken for the annual Pony Club Association of NSW Keith Lowe Award. This award recognises and appreciates Associates for their practical assistance and outstanding service. Entry forms can be downloaded below.
|
| |
|
Great anticipation for State Equitation
Lisa Ferguson, Monday, 7 May 2012
It is with great anticipation that riders prepare for the 2012 Giddiup Pty Ltd State Equitation Championships. The Pony Club NSW State Jumping Equitation Championships is an annual event held at a different location every year and hosted by a local Pony Club Zone. This year’s event hosted by Zone 10 will be held at Bi-Centennial Park, Camden from the 19th to the 20th May 2012.
To qualify for this event, competitors must have attended a minimum of 3 Pony Club instructional days in the preceding 12 months and have gained approval from their Pony Club Zone Officials.
Competitors will be travelling from all around the state to the event and a small contingent of competitors will make the trek from Queensland.
Numbers are up at this year’s event, with around 210 competitors in attendance. These entries are spread fairly evenly around all age groups, with approximately 50 riders in each group who will be battling it out for the age champion trophy.
Riders will be competing across four classes and will be judged both on their riding style and control of the horse whilst jumping.
Fielding a team of 24 riders, host Zone 10 is looking forward to the competition to be held in their own backyard. Local riders have been preparing for the event with regular training and instructional rally days. Ned Mulholland from Cobbity Pony Club is pictured practising for the event at a recent club rally day. Riding horse Moe, Ned will be competing in the 13 and Under 15 years age bracket.
The championship will commence Saturday, 19 May from 8:30 and conclude Sunday afternoon with the mounted presentation ceremony. Entry is free and spectators are most welcome.
The next state event is the Ranvet State Showjumping Championships which is to be held at Nyngan Showgrounds, Nyngan on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July.
The Pony Club NSW State Jumping Equitation Championships are supported by Naming Rights sponsors Giddiup Pty Ltd, Sport and Recreation a division of Communities NSW, Mitavite official feed partner, as well as other local sponsors. To find a Pony Club near you visit the state website on www.pcansw.org.au
|
| |
|
Sydney and South Coast training courses - May
Lisa Ferguson, Tuesday, 1 May 2012
|
|
Contacts
Sydney
Sport and Recreation,
Office of Communities
6B Figtree Drive
Sydney Olympic Park 2127
Phone: 13 13 02
Fax: (02) 9006 3888
South Coast
Sport and Recreation,
Office of Communities
84 Crown Street
Wollongong 2500
Phone: (02) 4228 5355
Fax: (02) 4228 5399
|
Featured this month...
Retaining and recruiting volunteers is one of the greatest challenges that sporting clubs face.
This workshop will provide participants with tools to enable their sporting clubs to attract, sustain and retain volunteers.
· Date: 14 May 2012
· Time: 6pm - 9pm
· Venue: Bowral
· Cost: $35
Does your club need help with planning for its future?
Planning is a key management function and responsibility for all committees. Planning helps an organisation to see what will happen in its future and how it is going to get there.
· Date: 16 May 2012
· Time: 6pm to 8.30pm
· Venue: Nowra
· Cost: $15 for local sporting clubs
A training program conducted over several hours that will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to conduct and manage TIG programs within their local setting.
The TIG training covers many aspects of program delivery and concentrates on the cultural aspects of TIG.
· Date: 17 May 2012
· Time: 1pm - 4.30pm
· Venue: Minto
· Cost: Free
|
|
Sport and Recreation
Office of Communities
|
|
|
|
| |
|
CLUB OF THE MONTH - April 2012
Lisa Ferguson, Tuesday, 1 May 2012
NORTH DORRIGO HORSE AND PONY CLUB
(Zone 9) is the Club of the Month for April 2012. The Club have won themselves a fantastic prize pack including:
They are the 55th club to win Club of the Month since this competition was incepted in 2007. We received a number of outstanding entries over the past month 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.
   
North Dorrigo Horse and Pony Club's winning entry from Kate Young is as follows...
North Dorrigo Horse & Pony Club, Zone 9, meets twice monthly at North Dorrigo Recreation Grounds, North Dorrigo, NSW. The club currently has approximately 25 riding members ranging in age from 3 to 24 and 15 non-riding members who are our valued volunteers.
The club offers instruction in the following disciplines; dressage, showjumping, sporting, campdrafting, eventing, show riding, mounted games and leisure riding as well as lessons in proper horse care and safety.
A typical rally day involves troop drill, riding lessons and horse care lessons as well as a great lunch! Other fundraising or social, events run at North Dorrigo Horse & Pony Club include fire wood raffles, and birthday celebrations.
The best thing about being a member of North Dorrigo Horse and Pony Club is our members; from the youngest right up to our associates show support, respect and team spirit to their fellow riders- we really are one big family!
Photo 1: Team spirit
Photo 2: Bonnie and Em
Photo 3: Sam
Photo 4: Jamboree Flag
|
| |
|
Pony Club NSW Awards - Nominate NOW!
Lisa Ferguson, Tuesday, 1 May 2012
Volunteer of the Year Award
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Pony Club Association of NSW wishes to recognise volunteers whose efforts have significantly assisted the running and development of Pony Club within their Club and/or Zone. Incepted in 2010 courtesy of a NSW Sport and Recreation Grant, the Volunteer of the Year award is a means of saying thank you for their hard work and commitment whilst aiming to encourage more members to volunteer their time.
AWARD RECEIVED
One member from each zone receives: -
- Personalised trophy
- Acknowledgement on the website Honour Roll
- 2 x Mitavite Gift Certificates for an Xtra-Cool feed bag
- 1 x Bambino Fleece Halter Lead Set, Saddlery Trading Company
ELIGIBLE NOMINEES
To be eligible for considerations nominees must meet the following criteria: -
· Aged 13 years or over
· Current financial member
· Volunteered for their Club and/or Zone a minimum of 50 hours over a 12 month period
· Nomination must be submitted on the official form
HOW TO NOMINATE
A member may nominate themselves or be nominated by a current financial member. A completed Nomination Form must be sent to the state office by 29 June 2012 via: -
Post: PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500 OR Fax: 02 4229 8966
CLOSING DATE: 29 JUNE 2012
Keith Lowe Associate Award
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Keith Lowe Associate Award may be made to an associate member of a pony club affiliated with the association who has given practical assistance and outstanding service to his/her club during their associate years. Riding and competition ability are not major considerations.
Named after a former president, the Keith Lowe Associate Award was inaugurated in recognition of the contribution of Associates to the Pony Club movement.
AWARD RECEIVED
One associate from each zone receives: -
· Personalised Keith Lowe certificate
· Keith Lowe badge
· Acknowledgement on the website Honour Roll
· 2 x Mitavite Gift Certificates for an Xtra-Cool feed bag . 1 x Bambino Halter, Saddlery Trading Company
ELIGIBLE NOMINEES
To be eligible for considerations the associate must meet the following criteria: -
· Given practical assistance and outstanding service to his/her club during their associate years
· Be an active member of their club at the time of nomination
· Have been a regular member of his/her club for at least three years
· Be recommended by the club committee to the zone chief instructor and the zone committee for approval
· Nomination must be submitted on the official form
· Nomination Form must be signed by the nominee’s Club Secretary and supported and signed by the Zone Chief Instructor
· Support from the previous club is required if the nominee’s membership changed within the last 3 years
HOW TO NOMINATE
The club committee should recommend an associate to the zone chief instructor and the zone committee for approval. A completed Nomination Form must then be sent to the state office by 29 June 2012 via: -
Post: PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500 OR Fax: 02 4229 8966
CLOSING DATE: 29 JUNE 2012
Club of the Month Award
HOW TO ENTER
1. Write a Club Profile by filling in the blanks - indicates as ( ) - in the below paragraphs.
( ) Pony Club, Zone ( ) meets every ( ) at ( ). The club currently has approximately ( ) riding members ranging in age from ( ) to ( ) and ( ) non-riding members who are our valued volunteers.
The club offers instruction in the following disciplines ( ) as well as lessons in proper horse care and safety. A typical rally day involves ( ). Other fundraising, or social, events run at ( ) Pony club include ( ).
The best thing about being a member of ( ) Pony Club is ( ).
2. Attach up to 4 high quality images with a photo caption detailing who is featured in the photos.
1 CLUB PER MONTH RECEIVES
A fantastic prize pack including:
l x 5 x Gift Certificates for an Xtra-Cool feed bag from Mitavitel x Club profile published in the Horse Downunder magazine (pending publisher approval and quality of photos)
ENTRIES CLOSE
Last day of every month.
Click here to see past entries.
|
| |
|
PCA QLD State Dressage, Combined Training & Horse Trails Championships
Lisa Ferguson, Monday, 30 April 2012
Please find attached schedule for the PCA QLD State Dressage, Combined Training and Horse Trails Championships which will be held at Yeppoon from the 3rd July until the 7th July.
Please note that all entries must be submitted to this office no later than Friday 18th May along with the appropriate fees, no late entries will be considered.
All forms should be completed and returned including the Rider Profile and Horse Health Declaration to be considered. Merchandise orders should be sent directly to Yeppoon Hack & Pony Club at the address provided in the schedule.
|
| |
|
Inter-National Mounted Games riders confirm team spirit
Lisa Ferguson, Monday, 23 April 2012
Inter-National Mounted Games riders confirm team spirit
The Inter-National Mounted Games Exchange which began two weeks ago in Sydney on Saturday 7th April, concluded with an action packed competition day at Bungendore Showgrounds on Saturday the 21st April.
Riders displayed team spirit constantly shouting encouragement to their team mates throughout the competition.
With the overall objective of the Inter-National Mounted Games Exchange aimed at promoting good sportsmanship and team spirit amongst the riders organisers were pleased with the success of the program.
PCANSW in conjunction with Pony Club Australia and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) hosted the youth exchange program which is an annual event held between Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States of America. Five riders under the age of sixteen are selected from each country. Participants take part in a tour of parts of NSW and the ACT over a two week period with the program concluding with the competition day held at Bungendore.
Mounted Games is a fun and skilful competition involving all four riders plus a reserve competing in fun games as a team. Some of the games held on the day included the Ball and Cone race, Hi Lo, Tack Shop, Stepping Stone, Nine Ring and Old Sock Race.
The winning team on the day was the United States with a total of 66 points. The United Kingdom came in a close second with a total of 62 points. Australia placed third with 58 points, and Canada fourth with 38 points.
The exchange program participants have had the time of their lives and have returned home to their respective countries with many new friends, some amazing memories and a bigger understanding of the Pony Club movement that they are involved in.
Some of the highlights for the participants included the Harbour Bridge climb, a visit to the Blue Mountains, the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Jenolan Caves and meeting new people.
Greg Bailey Pony Club Australia President would like to thank all of those involved in the delivery of this event. “To the many Coaches, Managers, Officials, strappers, handlers, volunteers and owners I say a huge thank you. We are mindful of the efforts of so many in staging this International Mounted Games Team Exchange tour and the support of so many people to ensure its success,” said Mr Bailey. “To the tour and competition sponsors, I extend our gratitude and thanks for your support as your support is paramount in making the conduct of such events like this one possible.”
The Inter-National Mounted Games Exchange is supported by Ranvet, Sport and Recreation a division of Communities NSW, Mitavite official feed partner, as well as other local sponsors.
   
 
|
| |
|
Sports Taping
Lisa Ferguson, Friday, 20 April 2012
Due to demand NSW Sport and Recreation has scheduled a Level 1 and Advanced Sports Taping Course for May.
If you are interested in attending the courses, please see attached information.
Kind Regards
Emma Cappetta
Development Officer, Central Region
Sport and Recreation Division
Office of Sport, Recreation and Communities
Department of Education and Communities
T (02) 4228 5355 F (02) 4228 5399
PO Box 307, Wollongong NSW 2520
|
| |
|
State Show Riding location change
Lisa Ferguson, Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Please note that the PCANSW State Show Riding Championships to be held from the 1st to the 2nd December have had a change of location. The Championships will now be held at Bi-Centennial Park, Camden.
PCANSW is seeking Naming Rights sponsorships for Polocrosse, Mounted Games, and Show Riding in 2012. As the booking deadline for Polocrosse has already passed we will consider a reduced rate, however please be aware the package benefits may also be reduced as a result.
Pony Club NSW is committed to the sport of horse riding from a grassroots club level to elite level competition. In doing so Pony Club NSW seeks to nurture existing partnerships, and form new and exciting relationships. If you are interested in finding out more about these opportunities please visit our website, ‘Sponsorship’ tab, ‘2012 State Championships’. Image 2011 Polocrosse photo credit Julie Wilson.
|
| |
|
Harden a small town with a big heart in pursuit of an Olympic dream
Lisa Ferguson, Monday, 16 April 2012
Harden a small town with a big heart in pursuit of an Olympic dream
Natalie Blundell (Nat) and Algebra have a unique life story. Together they have demonstrated incredible determination, perseverance and talent, whilst being surrounded and supported by a community that cares.
Both of Nat’s parents were members of the Harden Horse Trials and Pony Club, they passed down their love for horses to Nat at an early age. Nat was first sat on a pony by her Mum at the age of four. “I started at pony club when I was on the lead at around 4 years old,” said Nat.
“It was through this early involvement in Harden Pony Club that Nat developed a strong connection with her community, and also started to achieve success at various Pony Club events. “I progressed through the grades of dressage, eventing and showjumping. I went to all three of these at State level with wins and placings,” said Nat.
Nat trained many ponies resulting in her winning the Pony Club State Championships at the age of 15. “I won the state pony club dressage championships in Griffith, and competed in the first National Pony Club championships held in Wagga. It was brought to the attention of a couple from Harden, Phil and Mary Hockney that I had some talent and they wanted to help me out by buying me a horse that could take me to the Olympics,” explained Nat.
Neither Nat nor the township of Harden was to be deterred. Supporters donated enough money to enable Nat to buy another horse. While this horse was certainly talented, unfortunately he lacked the temperament to compete. This is where Algebra comes in; “Algebra was bought by Julia McLean off the race track to be a hunter hack. He was a little bit naughty, so she sent him to Lizzy McRoberts of Bungadore to do some work with. It was there they discovered he could jump. I was asked if I could sell Algebra for Julia, as she thought he would be wasted if he didn’t jump. After several riders looking at him (he was quite tricky for most riders) Julia decided that he clicked with me very well and decided to sponsor me with riding the horse,” explained Nat.
Nat and Algebra have been appointed to Equestrian Australia’s National Elite Squad and the Shadow Team for the 2012 Olympics. The horse and rider combination is currently standing in twentieth place in the International Olympic rankings and fourth ranked amongst the Australians. Eight horse rider combinations will go to the final training camp in Greenwich two weeks prior to the Olympics. Five horse rider combinations will be selected to compete for Australia.
In order for Nat to reach her dream the long standing community of Harden is again attempting to raise financial support to cover such costs as travel, coaches, riding wear and safety gear. If you would like to make a donation please visit this website http://nalgebra.com/
We wish Natalie and Algebra all the best in reaching her Olympic dream, and we would like to commend the people of Harden for their inspirational community support and generosity.
Images; Nat & Algebra
Nat & Algebra 3rd Trans-Tasman Challenge
 
|
| |
|
Administration Schools for 2012
Lisa Ferguson, Monday, 16 April 2012
Hi all
This is just a quick reminder about the scheduled Administration Schools for 2012, all members are encouraged to attend and these Schools are free of charge (there may be a small fee for refreshments on the day).
Camden Civic Centre, Oxley Ave Camden Saturday 5th May 2012 starting at 10.00am, this Administration School will have a presenter from NSW Sports Federation attending to present a workshop on Planning your Club’s Future, members of the Executive will attend to answer questions on Club Management, NCAS, regulations, paperwork and much more.
West Wyalong Pony Club Grounds, West Wyalong, Saturday 16th June 2012 starting at 10.00am, this Administration School will be presented by members of the Executive and will answer questions on Club Management, NCAS, regulations, paperwork and much more.
Kempsey RSL, York Lane, Kempsey, Sunday 17th June 2012 starting at 10.00am, this Administration School will have a presenter from NSW Sports Federation attending to present a workshop on Conflict Resolution, members of the Executive will attend and answer questions on Club Management, Meeting Procedures, NCAS, regulations, paperwork and much more.
|
| |
|
Saving Ana
Lisa Ferguson, Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Dear Pony Club Community,
Our beautiful friend and member of the pony club community, Ana Ferguson has stage four breast cancer and urgently needs our help. Ana, James and their four daughters have been involved in and contributed to pony club for many years.
We now need to get Ana to Germany for life saving treatment that is not currently available in Australia. And we need to do it quickly. Many of you may have heard of Amy Blackwood and the wonderful fundraising ball that was held to raise funds to get her to Germany. You may have also heard that Amy is now in remission. There is a huge amount of hope for Ana through this same treatment.
We, her friends have set up a facebook page dedicated to raising funds to help her get to Germany. It is called SAVING ANA. All we are asking you to do is to join this facebook page. The more members the page has, the bigger the platform to promote any business that may wish to donate or help us.
If you can spare a few clicks of the mouse to join SAVING ANA, such a tiny thing, it would be an enormous help. Please also spread this email around and ask your friends to do the same.
The link to the facebook page is:
A bank account has been set up for donations and will be registered as a charity within the next few days, the account details are:
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS ARE:
BSB 012621
ACCOUNT NUMBER 185963187
ACCOUNT NAME SAVING ANA
IF YOU CANNOT DONATE VIA INTERNET TRANSFER WE CAN TAKE CHEQUES MADE OUT TO SAVING ANA. DUE TO THE PERSONAL NATURE OF THE FUND RAISER WE ARE NOT REGISTERED AS A CHARITY BUT WE CAN OFFER PAPER RECEIPTS IF YOU REQUIRE...
Sincerely,
Karen Wood
Karen Wood
SECRETARY TALLIES
Ph: 4322 5453
|
| |
|
NEW HELMET STANDARDS
Lisa Ferguson, Wednesday, 28 March 2012
The following motion was passed at the Council meeting held on 27th March 2012. These changes are effective immediately. Minutes will be completed shortly and full details of the AGM and Council meeting will be distributed thereafter.
Motion: That PCANSW amended the relevant sections of the PCA NSW Handbook, Section 7: Gear and Uniform Regulations to include approved equestrian helmets that are approved in accordance with one of the following three recognised standards:
- ASNZ 3838
- ASTM F1163
- EN 1384
The rulebook should be amended to as follows:
PCA NSW HANDBOOK – SECTION 7: GEAR & UNIFORM REGULATIONS
4. SAFETY
It is the responsibility of gear check stewards to decide if a retention harness on an approved equestrian helmet is correctly in place and securely fastened.
9. UNIFORM
The only acceptable approved equestrian helmets for use at Pony Club are those that carry the ASNZS 3838, ASTM F1163 or EN 1384 standard accreditation and are specifically designed for equestrian use.
The approved equestrian helmet must be correctly fitting (it must not fall forward on to the rider’s nose, rotate on the head or obstruct sight in time of emergency) and must have effective retention harness attached and in place under the chin whenever the rider is mounted. A small amount of comfort padding may be added to improve the fit. If a rider’s helmet has lost the approved equestrian label the helmet cannot be used. Retention harness should not be detachable.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED:
a) Hard chin cups fitted to retention harness;
b) Helmets not having an outer shell (i.e. made only of polystyrene) whether or not the same carries a standard accreditation label for an ASNZS 3838, ASTM F1163 or EN 1384 approved equestrian helmet.
All mounted personnel, whether juniors, associates, seniors, instructors, competitors, or helpers are required to wear an approved equestrian helmet with retention harness in place and approved riding boots. This also applies to helpers at championships or other fixtures (whether members or not). (Refer section 5.)
|
| |
|
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Changes
Lisa Ferguson, Friday, 16 March 2012
Hi all
Due to the changes to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the inclusion of Volunteer organisations under this Act, Pony Club Association NSW will need to update its policies and procedures to incorporate its new duties.
PCANSW, clubs and zones will have certain obligations that need to be addressed however as we already have strong risk management processes in place the task should not be too daunting.
As a PCBU PCANSW will need to:
· Review our current consultation arrangements
· Know the roles of an HSR and HSC
· Know how to facilitate the election of an HSR
· Know about HSR training.
As part of this process “workers” or volunteers will need to decide on the type of consultation process that they require from PCANSW as a PCBU (persons conducting a business or undertaking).
Consultation on WHS (Work Health & Safety) can take place:
· With the HSR
· With a health and safety committee (HSC)
· Under any arrangement that you agree upon with your workers.
PCANSW currently have systems in place for keeping “workers/volunteers” up to date with changes to policy and regulations which include, website updates, E-Newsletters and bi-monthly mail outs after seeking advice from Work Cover these methods fall under the category of “under any arrangement that you agree upon with your workers” and would be the preferred method of consultation for PCANSW.
As such the decision on which type of consultation process workers would prefer must be added to the Council agenda for the Meeting to be held on Tuesday 27th March.
Please urgently circulate this information to your members so that delegates are informed of the workers preferences.
Regards
Kerren Britton
Association Secretary
|
| |
|
Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships 21-22 January 2012
Lisa Ferguson, Friday, 9 March 2012
Photo's by Barry McGregor photography
   
Photo's by Bardi Mannix
 
Photo's by Katy Doak
  
Photo's by Annie Worth
 
 
|
| |
|
Stockmans Hall of Fame Horse Expo
Lisa Ferguson, Friday, 9 March 2012
Stockmans Hall of Fame Horse Expo
Please access the document below for information on the Stockmans Hall of Fame Horse Expo in July.
The four day event is to showcase the contribution of the horse to Australian Rural Heritage.
If pony clubs wish to be involved in this event please contact Ben Maguire directly and also notify the state office of their intentions to participate so this can be noted for insurance purposes.
|
| |
|
NSW Sports Federation 2011 Annual Sports Awards
Lisa Ferguson, Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Pony Club NSW was proud to have two finalists at the recent NSW Sports Federation 2011 Annual Sports Awards held on the 16th February at Bicentennial Park, Sydney.
The Sports Awards create an opportunity to mark the performance of athletes, coaches, officials, events, media and administrators as a celebration of sport.
Our very own Association Secretary Kerren Britton was a finalist in the Administrator of the Year category for her successfull bid to host the 2012 International Mounted Games Exchange and Tour. This will see participants from four nations tour NSW for 12 days culminating in an event to be held in Bungendore. In addition, Kerren played a key role in updating the Association's constitution.
The event also serves as an opportunity to honour the achievements of those bestowed with the Distinguised Long Service Award. Dianne Cullen, Pony Club NSW President was very excited to win the Distinguished Long Service award. Dianne Cullen has be involved in Pony Club for over 35 years. She has been President of the Pony Club Association of NSW and a national and international selector. She organises schools and camps for instructors and riders in preparation for State Championships. Dianne's contribution to Pony Club and links to the community and beyond are renowned.
Thank you Kerren and Dianne for all your hard work to the Association over the year's. If you would like to see some photographs from the event please access the link below.
|
| |
|
Young at Heart - Pony Club Supporters to Join the NSW Mounted Games Working Group
Lisa Ferguson, Tuesday, 6 March 2012
WANTED –
Young at Heart - Pony Club Supporters to Join the NSW Mounted Games Working Group
Background
The NSW Junior Mounted Games Squad of 15 riders is selected annually from around the State and the ACT. From this squad are selected, the NSW representative rider for the Australian team participating in the annual Pony Club International Mounted Games Exchange, and the State Team which represents PCA NSW at the annual National Mounted Games Championships.
As with the Olympic disciplines, girls and boys compete evenly in mounted games. Currently the squad has 4 boys and 11 girls. Previous years have seen even proportions of boys and girls.
The aims and objectives of the NSW Mounted Games Squad are:
Aim: The aim of the NSW Mounted Games Squad is to develop a group of outstanding mounted games ambassadors, skilled in horsemanship, the games, teamwork and leadership, in order to positively influence the development of Mounted Games as a serious discipline in Pony Club.
Objectives: The objectives for the squad’s training are:
a. develop a group of 15 riders into a cohesive group who respect each other and their horses;
b. provide each rider with the opportunity to develop their riding and mounted games skills;
c. provide each rider with the opportunity to develop useful life skills in communication and leadership; and
d. allow riders every opportunity to enhance their skill level to become outstanding mounted games ambassadors for the discipline in Pony Club and further afield.
The Working Group concept
Currently the State Coach, David Harris, conducts all administration and training weekends with the assistance of the riders and their amazing parents.
In order to improve the administration and conduct of the weekend training and other associated activities, additional support is required to:
a. maintain / repair the games equipment;
b. assist with the setting up and retrieval of race specific equipment;
c. provide catering support so that riders can maximise their training time;
d. act as line stewards, time keepers and judges during training; and if so inclined
e. act as life skills mentors during ‘Saturday evening’ training.
Commitment
If you are interested, the fourth weekend each month from February through to September is earmarked for the Mounted Games Squad training. Generally, the greater proportion of training is conducted at the Londonderry Pony Club grounds near Richmond, but when the Londonderry grounds are not available, some training is conducted as far south as Bungendore or Gunning.
No financial support could be offered and working group members would not have to attend every weekend training session to make a valuable contribution.
Rewards
Working group members would be encouraged to ‘camp’ with the squad riders and families during training weekends and enjoy the fellowship which comes with sharing time with outstanding young riders, their committed and caring parents . It is also rewarding watching and perhaps helping this group of 15 young riders develop into fine young men and women.
Experience
No experience is necessary if you are willing to learn the games and can help prepare the meals for the squad, or maintain / repair the equipment, or help place and remove equipment from the 80 meter arena, or are happy to act as a scorer or time keeper.
The ability to relate well to 14 – 16 year old boys and girls is essential and knowledge of horses and pony club rules is desirable.
Interested in volunteering to be a member of the NSW Pony Club Mounted Games Working Group?
Please contact the State Office 02 4229 8977 to register your interest and ask for David Harris’ contact details.
|
| |
|
Mitavite Xtra-Cool Feed Bag Club Order Form
Lisa Mulquiney, Thursday, 9 February 2012
 
Mitavite is the official feed partner of Pony Club NSW. Throughout 2012 Mitavite is offering Clubs the opportunity to purchase 5 bags of Mitavite Xtra-Cool feed, valued at up to $100, for the bargain price of $50. Feed will be supplied in the form of a voucher for redemption at your nearest feed store stocking Mitavite before December 2012. Simply complete theOrder Form available for download below and post, or fax, it to the state office along with cheque payment. Club's can only take up this offer once.
|
| |
|
Apply now for a Local Sporting Champions Grant
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 6 February 2012
Apply now for a Local Sporting Champions Grant
Do you know a Local Sporting Champion?
Are you, or do you know, a dedicated young athlete, coach or official participating in a state or national sporting championships? Are you aged 12-18 years old travelling further than 250km return for a state or national championships?
If yes, then you or your team could be eligible for a Local Sporting Champions grant to help meet costs such as uniforms, travel, accommodation and equipment.
Grants of $500 per individual and $3,000 per team are available for young people participating in a nominated National Sporting Organisation-endorsed state or national sporting championships or a School Sport Australia national championship.
This program is an Australian Government initiative managed by the Australian Sports Commission and supports 8,000 young people each year.
The grants are designed to help athletes, coaches and officials achieve their sporting goals and are distributed across all 150 federal electorates of the national parliament.
Applications are open, so apply now!
Applications must be submitted prior to the commencement of the nominated championships.
|
| |
|
Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 23 January 2012
Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships, 21-22 January 2012, Orange Showground, Orange.
Please find a full list of the results below;
|
| |
|
State Championships 2012
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 16 January 2012
Giddiup Pty Ltd State Jumping Equitation Championships, 19-20 May 2012
Inter-National Mounted Games Exchange
Marsh Carney Saddlery State Sporting and Campdrafting Championships, 14-15 April 2012
- NSW State Sporting and Campdrafting Championships, Horse Yard, 4/05/2012
- Hard work pays of, Milton Ulladulla Times, 26/04/2012
- Young champ is riding high, Maitland Mercury, 24/04/2012
- Riding high after campdraft comp, The Daily Examiner, 19/04/2012
- Trangie saddling up for a big event, Narromine News, 11/04/2012
- Trangie set to host big event, Narromine News, 5/04/2012
- Marsh Carney State Sporting and Campdrafting Championships, Horse Yard, 30/03/2012
Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships, 21-22 January 2012
- Girls impress at zone dressage, Milton Ulladulla Times, 2/02/2012
- Riders shine despite storms, Summit Sun, 30/01/2012
- Zone 16 performs well at PCANSW State Dressage Championships, Marion Whalan, 27/01/2012
- Brodie acheives childhood dream at state dressage, Horse Yard, 25/01/2012
- Megan wins her third state dressge despite storms and grey ponies, Horse Yard, 25/01/2012
- Sarah spurs Zone 3 on, Central Western Daily, 23/01/2012
- Campers flooded in, Central Western Daily, 23/01/2012
- Against the best, The Young Witness, 20/01/2012
- Riders saddle up for State Dressage, Horse Yard, 20/01/2012
- Riders get ready for state champs, The Young Witness, 16/01/2012
2012 Pony Club NSW State Camp
|
| |
|
Competitions - Enter NOW!
Lisa Ferguson, Sunday, 1 April 2012
Club of the Month Competition
1. Write a Club Profile by filling in the blanks - indicates as ( ) - in the below paragraphs.
( ) Pony Club, Zone ( ) meets every ( ) at ( ). The club currently has approximately ( ) riding members ranging in age from ( ) to ( ) and ( ) non-riding members who are our valued volunteers.
The club offers instruction in the following disciplines ( ) as well as lessons in proper horse care and safety. A typical rally day involves ( ). Other fundraising, or social, events run at ( ) Pony club include ( ).
The best thing about being a member of ( ) Pony Club is ( ).
2. Attach up to 4 high quality images with a photo caption detailing who is featured in the photos.
1 CLUB RECEIVES: A fantastic prize pack including: -
ENTRIES CLOSE: the last day of the month.
Newsletter Competitions - March 2012
HOW TO ENTER: Download the competition pages here and follow the instructions. There are 6 opportunities to win any one of these fantastic prizes below.
Find a Word: 5 WINNERS EACH RECIEVE: 2 Mitavite Gift Certificates for an Xtra-Cool feed bag. www.mitavite.com.au
Email or post: 2 WINNERS EACH RECIEVES: 1 x ‘Please...can I have a pony’ DVD, thanks to Australia's HorseWyse Magazine and Cherry Tree Equine. www.horsewyse.com.au
ENTRIES CLOSE: 30 April 2012.
Terms & Conditions: Competition is only open to current financial Pony Club NSW members.
Congratulations to all of the winners from the March Newsletter competitions! Here a few of the lucky winners with their wonderful prizes! Left; Brothers Angus Sunderland, Lachlan Sunderland and Mackenzie-Rose Cumming.
  
Volunteer of the Year Award
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Pony Club Association of NSW wishes to recognise volunteers whose efforts have significantly assisted the running and development of Pony Club within their Club and/or Zone. Incepted in 2010 courtesy of a NSW Sport and Recreation Grant, the Volunteer of the Year award is a means of saying thank you for their hard work and commitment whilst aiming to encourage more members to volunteer their time.
AWARD RECEIVED
One member from each zone receives: -
· Personalised trophy
· Acknowledgement on the website Honour Roll
· 2 x Mitavite Gift Certificates for an Xtra-Cool feed bag
· 1 x Bambino Fleece Halter Lead Set, Saddlery Trading Company
ELIGIBLE NOMINEES
To be eligible for considerations nominees must meet the following criteria: -
· Aged 13 years or over
· Current financial member
· Volunteered for their Club and/or Zone a minimum of 50 hours over a 12 month period
· Nomination must be submitted on the official form
HOW TO NOMINATE
A member may nominate themselves or be nominated by a current financial member. A completed Nomination Form must be sent to the state office by 29 June 2012 via: -
Post: PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500 OR Fax: 02 4229 8966
CLOSING DATE: 29 JUNE 2012
Keith Lowe Associate Award
ABOUT THE AWARD
The Keith Lowe Associate Award may be made to an associate member of a pony club affiliated with the association who has given practical assistance and outstanding service to his/her club during their associate years. Riding and competition ability are not major considerations.
Named after a former president, the Keith Lowe Associate Award was inaugurated in recognition of the contribution of Associates to the Pony Club movement.
AWARD RECEIVED
One associate from each zone receives: -
· Personalised Keith Lowe certificate
· Keith Lowe badge
· Acknowledgement on the website Honour Roll
· 2 x Mitavite Gift Certificates for an Xtra-Cool feed bag
· 1 x Bambino Halter, Saddlery Trading Company
ELIGIBLE NOMINEES
To be eligible for considerations the associate must meet the following criteria: -
· Given practical assistance and outstanding service to his/her club during their associate years
· Be an active member of their club at the time of nomination
· Have been a regular member of his/her club for at least three years
· Be recommended by the club committee to the zone chief instructor and the zone committee for approval
· Nomination must be submitted on the official form
· Nomination Form must be signed by the nominee’s Club Secretary and supported and signed by the Zone Chief Instructor
· Support from the previous club is required if the nominee’s membership changed within the last 3 years
HOW TO NOMINATE
The club committee should recommend an associate to the zone chief instructor and the zone committee for approval. A completed Nomination Form must then be sent to the state office by 29 June 2012 via: -
Post: PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500 OR Fax: 02 4229 8966
CLOSING DATE: 29 JUNE 2012
|
| |
|
Mitaviter - The Official Mitavite Newsletter
Lisa Ferguson, Wednesday, 18 May 2011
- Competitions
- Latest News
- Partner Rider Update
- and more
Download the latest issue, as well as past issues, below.
|
| |
|
|
|
Home