April 2007 - Pony Club Nationals

PCA
NSW
of the Pony Club of New South Wales
Volume 25 – April 2007
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Pony Club Association of New South Wale s
Room 317, Sports House
Wentworth Park Sporting Complex
Wattle Street U LTIMO NSW 2007
Director: Jenny Amadio
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GLEBE NSW 2037
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
REPORT TO THE ANNUAL MEETING ON TUESDAY THE 27th MARCH 2007
My report this year is somewhat different to those that
I have given in earlier years. You each have details of all of
the schools and squads, New South Wales state
championships held and the numbers attended.
The numbers who have attended Queensland
championships. These records highlight the Association's
activities. There are of course also many things which
occur in our Zones and Clubs, the grassroots of our
organisation.
Last year the annual report referred to the slight
decrease there has been in the numbers of our
membership. I hope that someone would come up with
a solution. As you are aware we attempted to hold a
forum to give members the opportunity of expressing
their views about the Association in all respects. This was
cancelled because of lack of interest. Thereafter the firm
which we had appointed to conduct the forum, K.M.
Grega & Associates, interviewed many pony club
members both by telephone and face-to-face and
attended some Pony Club functions. From the
information they received they drew up a survey which
was distributed by the web site, after as much publicity
that we could possibly devise. Our efforts were
supported by the Department of Sport and Recreation by
a grant. Members of the executive spent considerable
time initially meeting with the principals of K.M Grega &
Associates, considering the material produced by them
from time to time, meeting with them to consider their
preliminary report and subsequently considering their
report for eventual presentation to the Council.
I am happy to say that the decrease in numbers has not
continued. We had an increase of one person in the year
2006. I don't suggest that this is a result of the survey or
any particular effort by anybody. It is however better than a
decrease. However in speaking to people from clubs and
zones throughout the state, I'm of the opinion that we
have an increase in numbers of children under 12 or 14
and that we have less over that age group. I am aware that
this problem is shared by other Pony Club Associations
and other sports. I know that numerous others are
interested in the results of our efforts.
The report has emphasised the many strengths that
Pony Club has; the family involvement, the safe and
supportive environment, the success of many of our
former members, our traditions, with a low cost and the
healthy lifestyle to mention a few. Our weaknesses have
also been mentioned; lack of communication, too many
rules and regulations, boys don't like grooming horses,
lack of instructors - particularly for the more advanced
riders, lack of respect by parents for young instructors,
Pony Club's image, is the name appropriate, gear:- boots,
helmets and gaiters, for example.
The report lists threats; fuel prices, quality of instructors
for teenagers causing loss of interest, poor organisation at
rally days, cost of keeping horses, other sports are
promoted more aggressively, potential injuries, inability of
Association to make changes quickly, interschool
competition, open competition and EFA moving into pony
club's youth market. The report also lists opportunities
perceived through the survey.
I believe the report is enlightening, with perhaps some
surprises but with a lot which confirms some things of
which we have been talking for some time. A lot of
consideration must be given to the full report and it will
be the responsibility of future councils to address its
findings. Everybody is not going to agree with everything
of course. The things which need to be done will not be
done all at once, it will be a long term project but some
of the things can be addressed quite promptly and I
trust that everybody will co-operate in the discussions
which must take place.
competition at Werribee in Victoria in December. The
team was Patrick Fitzsimmons, Madison Whant, Katie
Slater, Matt Dillon and Damien Nikolov; the coach and
chaperone were Rob and Dalene Bennett.
When we first proposed the forum, part of the
grant we received from the Department was to
conduct regional forums and we have an obligation to
carry these out and I'm hoping that we will receive
some further assistance, views, ideas and suggestions
from people attending these.
The New South Wales Senior Mounted Games
Team competed at Gawler, South Australia in
November last and gained second place. The team
consisted of Graham Aird, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Brett
Davies, Benjamin Logue and Brenton Ward. The coach
was Phil Logue. Two from this team will represent
Australia in a Trans-Tasman competition in April next.
They are:- Jeffrey Braithwaite and Brenton Ward.
These are to be conducted by K. M. Grega &
Associates. The first is to be held in Armidale at the
Armidale Bowling Club on Saturday the 31st of March
next, the next will be on the 12th of May at the Rules
Club Wagga Wagga and the third will be held at
Dubbo RSL Club Resort on the 16th of June. I ask all
of you here, and anybody who reads this to
encourage everybody you can to attend these
Regional Forums. Please come along and help your
Association
ANNUAL CAMP
The annual camp held in January this year as in
earlier years was very successful and enjoyable for
practically everybody. However as a result of some
concerns, the method of selecting Mounted Games
applicants at the Mounted Games State
Championships will be different in future years.
Full details will be published later, well before the
championships.
I thank Bree Furze for the report of the camp
which she has written and her photographs, which you
will find, if you haven't already done so, upon
the Association' s Website
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
The New South Wales representative as part of
the Australian Interpacific Exchange Team 2007 is Josh
Sozou from Zone 13, he was chosen from a group of
six applicants at a selection day held at Tamworth Zone
5 and I thank the Tamworth Pony Club for the use of
its grounds and equipment.
The new method for choosing International
Mounted Games Teams as proposed by New South
Wales and eventually accepted by Pony Club Australia,
I believe worked very successfully. Each state chose
two applicants and a selector. Northern Territory did
not send anyone. This meant we had six electors and
12 persons from whom to choose a team of five and
two reserves. New South Wales hosted the first
selection weekend at the Hawkesbury Campus of
Western Sydney University and Londonderry Pony
Club Grounds. Many thanks to Londonderry Pony
Club which continually makes its grounds available.
The upshot was that after a very careful selection
process the two New South Wales applicants were
both chosen in the team, Patrick Fitzsimmons and
Madison Whant from Zones 12 and 14 respectively. I
believe all of the selectors were satisfied that the
process was very fair and that all selectors had equal
input. They expressed appreciation of New South
Wales hospitality.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The New South Wales Prince Philip Mounted
Games Team were successful in winning the 2006
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION 2006
New South Wales did not have a representative in
the International Mounted Games Team which travelled
to England and gained second place. Rob and Dalene
Bennett were coach and chaperone respectively for this
team. They held the same position in a team invited to
New Zealand and which was self-funded and which
included two New South Wales members earlier in the
year.
I commented that last year on all that the Bennetts were
doing for our Association I can only say now, that it
continued, as you can see, throughout 2006.
PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA
The new syllabus for certificates has been
completed, published and is now available, from
our New South Wales office.
Considerable adjustments are to be made to the
NCAS Pony Club certificate requirements.
These deserve some serious consideration by our
Association as the adjustments do address some of the
concerns, which we had in relation to the initial scheme.
The Annual meeting and Council meeting were
held in Perth during the last weekend. I represented
New South Wales at these meetings and Jenny Frankum
did so at the instructional meeting was which were held
contemporaneously. She was also an observer at the
formal delegates' meetings.
The office bearers are:President, Don Nixon from Queensland.
Vice Pres, Greg Bailey from South Australia.
Secretary, Michele Wilkie from Western Australia.
Treasurer: Stephen Coffey from Victoria.
The former vice president Ian Melville from
Northern Territory has been very ill and therefore did
not seek nomination. The above were the only
nominations and other than the vice president remain
the same as last year.
The financial statement showed an excess of
income over expenditure of approximately $41,500.
This was after capitation fees paid by the States /
Territory of a total of $15,000. Approximately $4000 of
this came from New South Wales and the same amount
was refunded to New South Wales as an Instructional
Grant to the State from Pony Club Australia. The
purpose of this exercise is said to be to show the
Australian Sports Commission that the States are paying
a capitation fee to support Pony Club Australia and Pony
Club Australia is supporting the States by making grants
for instructional purposes!
PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONT.
The President's report referred to the fear of losing
government funding and the need for a Memorandum
of Understanding between Pony Club Australia and the
EFA. The manner by which NSW PCA conducted the
selection for the International Mounted Games was
favourably mentioned. The PCA office, situated within
the Pony Club Association of Queensland offices is
obviously working efficiently with a part time
administrator which of course is reflected in the bottom
line of the financial report.
Arrangements for the National Championships to
be held in July next are progressing satisfactorily and all
of the arrangements for the Trans-Tasman Mounted
Games Competition, the International Mounted Games
Tour and the Inter-pacific Exchange are all in hand. PCA
is looking to change its web site to that currently used
by Western Australia - said to be more user friendly.
The new level of certificate for the NCAS Pony
Club which I mentioned earlier, is to be called
"Preliminary Pony Club Coach."
The most significant move that Pony Club Australia
has made since I have been attending the meetings is a
resolution that Pony Club Australia and all member
States/Territory should adopt national rules for
Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing/Horse Trials and
Combined Training. To effect this each of the
Instructional Representatives is to take the EFA rules for
each of the disciplines and set out the differences
between the EFA rules and the particular State/Territory
rules. These are to be forwarded to a co-ordinator
appointed for each discipline, Jenny Frankum being the
co-ordinator for Showjumping. I feel sure that Jenny will
need some assistance, particularly in compiling the
necessary document in regard to the other disciplines.
The advisory committees should take note. A fairly short
timeframe has been given as nobody wishes to see this
move languish and consequently die.
The rules in question include dress rules. New
South Wales may well be advised at the same time as
the differences between our rules and the EFA are being
considered, to give some consideration to some of our
dress rules. The reason that I believe that this initiative
is so significant is that if it succeeds, and I certainly hope
it will, all States will be handing over control of these
matters to the National body. Perhaps this could be
regarded as a first move to a National organisation which
is able to speak for Pony Clubs throughout Australia.
I recommend that PCA NSW support this move as
I believe it is in the interests of our riders as they move
between the States and EFA competition that they are not
confused by having to deal with differing rules. It is
expected that other disciplines will follow and it was noted
that there will not be much to do, for Mounted Games.
New South Wales has confirmed that it wishes to
conduct National Championships in 2009 at Sydney
International Equestrian Centre, that is Horsley Park
and bookings have tentatively been made for the
12th to 18th of July 2009. The PCA has granted these
championships to NSW. We will be hearing
a lot more about this during the next two years.
Western Australia has offered to conduct the
next selection for International mounted games.
As the other three country participants want these
to be held every second year rather than annually
as they are at the moment we cannot say when this
selection will take place. Michele Wilkie the PCA
secretary is to travel as chaperone with the mounted
games team to Kentucky USA in July and will represent
Australia at the meeting to be held at that time. She has
been directed to oppose the other three countries and
if she does not succeed, to explore the likelihood of
any of them being interested in joining in an expansion
of the Trans-Tasman competition or any other proposal
which will allow Australia to have an international team
each year.
The meeting was very interested in the results of
our recent survey and full details were given of the
Swot Analysis. All the delegates wish to have copies of
this together with any further information which may
arise from the three forums to be held shortly
in Armidale, Dubbo and Wagga Wagga.
FINANCES
The support that we enjoy from the Department
of Sport and Recreation is much appreciated as is the
support from our sponsors, Horseland and Mitavite. It
would be wonderful if we could obtain more
sponsorship.
Our esteemed Treasurer is shortly to present his
report which shows a very satisfactory financial
situation, that we are able to meet all of our
commitments from time to time, that we give support
to our voluntary instructors. We give instruction to our
riders who have commenced to show promise, we
conduct eight State Championships each year, we are
involved in National and International Competition. Our
office attends to the miscellany of duties required of it. All
schools as requested, subject to finding suitable dates
are held.
INSURANCE
The negotiations that we have had over a number of
years, and the vigilance of our members are all paying off.
We have an excellent record and we have had a further
very slight reduction in premium.
I ask all members to keep up the good work.
ADMINISTRATION
Jenny Amadio and her assistant, Teena Murdoch are
doing an excellent job in maintaining our records, keeping
the affiliations up-to-date, looking after the day-to-day
financial processes, doing everything they can to assist in
communication between the Association, Zones, Clubs
and members, making all arrangements for State
Championships, Council, Chief Instructors and Executive
meetings, all of these things and many more and during
this period organising the moving to our new offices and
setting them up.
The purchase of our offices at Wollongong during the
year will, I am sure, prove to be a highlight in the history
of the Pony Club Association of New South Wales.
On behalf of you all I thank Jenny and Teena for their
dedication to Pony Club.
STATE COACHES
Jane Frankum as coordinator together with the other
State coaches, Sarah Venamore, Gina Haddad, Ben
Netterfield and the odd reserve, the Level 3 instructors
who have given schools and attended camp and John
Vallance for conducting Showjumping Design schools are
all to be thanked for their efforts during the year and
commended for the manner in which they conduct the
schools.
THE EXECUTIVE
Many thanks to all members of the executive for
what they have been doing for pony club, particularly
during 2006. I understand that some
of them will not be continuing upon the executive,
I particularly thank them for their efforts and express
to them our best wishes in the future either within or
without Pony Club. I feel sure that more will be said
Letters to the Association
Dear PCA,
It was such a pleasure to attend the recent PCA of NSW State Mounted Games
and ODE Championships held at Hawkesbury Showground and Camden
Bicentennial Park.
What a brilliant job you all did under some adverse weather conditions. Well
done to all the committee members of both Zone 26 and Zone 10.
Dear PCA NSW,
Thank you for the State Training Clinic held in Narrandera on 5 & 6 August 2006.
It was a fantastic opportunity for us. I participated I the Showjumping with Ben
Netterfield and Stacey in Dressage with Sarah Venamore. Due to distance, it is
not often that we can attend instructional days with instructors like Ben, Sarah
and Gina. We learnt a lot and enjoyed seeing other riders from around the area.
It is sad to hear that there will not be any more of this type of school. We hope
It was wonderful to see all the riders displaying such sportsmanship, team spirit
that the Association is going to implement something else to offset the loss of
and consideration to their mounts during both State Championships. I was so
these instructional days. More regional schools out this way would be a start as
impressed by the high standard of both riders and their horses. To see so many
we have to travel at least 2 hours plus for any kind of high level instruction or to
riders competing with such enthusiasm and dedication makes you realise that
compete. Thank you again for the weekend.
we have some wonderful young people who will be our leaders of the future.
Yours sincerely
Yours sincerely
Gemma & Stacey Rosser
Virginia Sutherland
Hay Pony Club – Zone 21
SCHOOLS /E VEN TS SINCE 1 ST JA N UA RY 2006
INSTRUCTORS SCHOOLS
11 & 12 February
18 & 19 March
6 & 7 May
13 May
15 & 16 July
22 & 23 July
19 & 20 August
16 & 17 September
30 Sept & 1 Oct
28 & 29 October
4 & 5 November
Zone 18
Zone 7
Zone 14
Zone 10
Zone 8
Zone 27
Zone 2
Zone 6
Zone 15
Zone 25
Zone 11
Gina Haddad
Jane Frankum
Gina Haddad
Jane Frankum
Ben Netterfield
Jane Frankum
Sarah Venamore
Sarah Venamore
Ben Netterfield
Jane Frankum
Sarah Venamore
LEVEL 2 ADVANCED I NSTRUCTORS SCHOOLS
20 & 21 May
Zone 20
3 & 4 June
Zone 26
17 & 18 June
Zone 22
19 & 20 August
Zone 21
Gina Haddad, Sarah Venamore, Greg Hogan
Jenny & Jane Frankum, Greg Hogan
Ben Netterfield, Greg Hogan
Gina Haddad, Erica Kelly
JUNIOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS
18 & 19 March
1 & 2 April
8 & 9 April
29 & 30 April
6 & 7 May
27 & 28 May
27 & 28 May
17 & 18 June
17 & 18 June
24 & 25 June
15 & 16 July
29 & 30 July
26 & 27 August
14 & 15 October
21 & 22 October
11 & 12 November
9 & 10 December
16 & 17 December
19 & 20 December
Zone 5
Zone 11
Zone 12
Zone 17
Zone 27
Zone 10
Zone 23
Zone 21
Zone 7
Zone 23
Zone 8
Zone 27
Zone 26
Zone 21
Zone 6
Zone 9
Zone 28
Zone 27
Zone 8
Jumping Equitation – B Netterfield
Eventing – G Haddad
Equitation – B Netterfield
Showjumping – C Johnson
Equitation – J Frankum
Equitation - Jane Frankum
Eventing – G Haddad
Dressage – J Frankum
Eventing – G Haddad
Equitation – J Frankum
Equitation – J Frankum
Vaulting – S Venamore
Dressage – S Venamore
Dressage – S Venamore
Dressage – S Venamore
Eventing – G Haddad
Eventing – G Haddad
Dressage – S Venamore
Eventing – G Haddad
SENIOR REGIONAL SCHOOLS
11 & 12 February
18 & 19 February
24 & 25 June
29 & 30 July
21 & 22 October
Zone 2
Zone 9
Zone 26
Zone 28
Zone 12
Dressage – G Rickard
Campdrafting – R Parberry
Dressage – D Stewar t
Dressage – G Rickard
Eventing – S Kale
SPECIALIST SCHOOLS
4 & 5 March
11 & 12 March
17 & 18 June
22 7 23 July
Zone 21
Zone 23
Zone 21
Zone 11
JE Judges
JE Judges
SJ Course Design
SJ Course Design
STATE TRAINING SQUADS
29 & 30 April
27 & 28 May
24 & 25 June
5 & 6 August
Mirrabooka
Camden Haven
Condobolin
Narrandera
SJ & EV only
EV & Dres only
All disciplines
All disciplines
B Netterfield
B Netterfield
J Vallance
J Vallance
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (as at close of entries)
Dressage
Hawkesbury
Sporting
Inverell
Campdrafting
Inverell
Jumping Equitation
Worrigee
Showjumping
Dubbo
Mounted Games
Clarendon
One Day event
Camden
Show Riding
Glen Innes
157
273
174
217
157
61 teams
180
177
PCAQ CHAMPIONSHIPS
Show Jumping & Jumping Equitation
Sporting, Campdrafting
Zone Teams Showjumping
25 in showjumping, 26 in equitation
8 in sporting, 4 in campdrafting
3 teams
Just a Minute
Amendments to Association Handbook passed and important information since June 2006
SPORTING
C24/06
It was moved that a fall of horse and/or
rider incurs elimination from that event.
CAMPDRAFTING
C25/06
It was moved that the PCA adopt the ABCRA
rules in the case of a rerun if one or more
beasts break the camp the lowest cut-out score
will be used.
C57/06
C66/06
C28/06
C29/06
C30/06
It was moved that PCA adopt the following
EFA rule changes
▲ Third (3rd) refusal incurs
elimination in all grades
▲ Restart – after a
knockdown/refusal that the time is
restarted when the horse’s front feet
leave the ground and six (6) seconds
is added to the time for the round.
▲ Penalties are incurred if the rider
passes the extended line of the fence
to be jumped.
It was moved that the Pony Club Association of
New South Wales Inc adopt the Syllabus of
Instruction (PCA).
It was moved that any person attending an
instructors school, if they can only attend one day
of a school then that person must attend the first
day unless prior arrangements have been made
with the Zone Chief Instructor.
It was moved that hacking canes (with or
without a flap) not exceeding 75cm in length
overall are permitted in Riding and Hacking
classes only.
C40/06
It was moved that the State Dressage
Championships shall be held during the last full
weekend in August in lieu of the third week end
in January in each year and that the handbook
should be amended after the word August in
clause 1.g on page 4-2 thereof by deleting the
words after ‘Dressage’ and before ‘Sporting’ and
in lieu thereof by inserting the following: -‘end of
June in the year prior to the championship.
C41/06
C56/06
C68/06
It was moved that for State Sporting
Championships the age groups should be
amended as follows: Under 11 years, 11 years and under
13 years, 13 years and under 15 years,
15 years and under 17 years and finally ,
Associates.
It was moved that planks should not be used for
securing balloons in the Balloon Bursting Race.
It was moved that after paragraph three on 7-5 of
the PCA Handbook the following be added.
Riding Trousers may be worn when competing in all
Flat work events as Club and Zone level only (the
exception being Dressage, Showjumping & Eventing
competitions).
C69/06
It was moved that a fall of horse and/or
rider during a dressage competition, between the
time of entry and the time of exit at A, will be
eliminated.
C70/06
It was moved that the application for affiliation by
Glen Oak Pony Club in Zone 25 be approved.
C71/06
It was moved that the application by Zone 18 to
change the colour of their jumpers from grey to
maroon be approved.
Z7/07
It was moved that the following new Zone Chief
Instructors be ratified-
It was moved that Club Examiners be required to
attend at least one (2-day) state examiners
workshop in each three (3) year period to begin
from 1st July 2007.
C31/06
It was moved that the fourth paragraph on 7-6 of
the PCA Handbook be amended with the
addition of “or long sleeved” after ‘short’ to read:
Note: The definition of the polo shirt
allowed is as follows “short or long
sleeved with three buttons and collar
,
club emblem on left pocket and can
be comprised of the main Zone/Club
colour with the secondary Zone/Club
contrasting trim on the collar and
around cuff.
JUMPING EQUITATION
C26/06
It was moved that the height of fences
in the Associate division at the State Jumping
Equitation Championships be increased to 95cm.
SHOWJUMPING
C27/06
It was moved that the rings in the Sword Race
should be the same colour in each lane and to
be an easily visible colour.
(h) Showriding State Championships.
Zone 3 Zone 19 -
Mr Tim Dansey
Mr Craig Martin
C7/07
It was moved that applications for selection into the
Mounted Games squad at the State Mounted
Games Championships be submitted with entries for
the State Championships on the State Camp
application form attached to the entry schedule.
C10/07
It was moved that PCA allow EFA members to
attend its showjumping course design, showjumping
judges and jumping equitation judge’s schools.
C15/07
It was moved that rider’s aged 13, 14 and 15 years
be eligible for selection of the Mounted Games
squad at the State Mounted Games Championships.
C17/07
It was moved that the Square Yard Race event be
included in the PCA Handbook section 11 – see
attached diagram
C19/07
It was moved that the In & Out the Paddock event,
with amendment, be included in the PCA Handbook
section 11 – see attached diagram.
C21/07
It was moved that the application by Maitland Pony
Club to transfer from Zone 7 to Zone 25 be
approved.
C23/07
It was moved that the application for reformation by
Lismore Pony Club be approved.
ON CONFIDENCE
Part 1 The Rider
When teaching there are two vital areas to develop
confidence in riding.
a. The riders confidence
b. The horses confidence
In this article, we will deal with the rider’s confidence.
How many times have we seen the enthusiastic young
rider demoralised by a well meaning instructor intent on
totally rebuilding the rider in the image of perfection.
We must not sacrifice natural ability for a rigid position
i.e. natural forward riding stifled by a rigid hand
If we try to create a style that does not suite the shape
of the rider i.e. someone slightly sway backed
encouraged to put their shoulders back rather than
trying to sit more on the cheekbones rather than
their crotch.
No matter which of these methods is employed, they
will not let the young rider reach his or her potential.
This inability to proceed with the schooling will of
course, make the riders lose confidence.
These methods disregard the most important aspects
of teaching:
a. Assess the riders – all riders have weaknesses and
strengths. There will always be something worthwhile
which must be rewarded
b. By encouraging constantly, the young rider is never
demoralised into thinking there are an insurmountable
number of errors to be corrected.
c. To aid the process of correction, don’t try and correct
too many things at once. Look for the correction most
important for the rider’s safety. Early on its usually
stability of leg position. Talk about aspects of that as
you get the riders leg more still i.e.
(1) Exactly where it should be and why
(2) How it is used
(3) How the still leg can be a foundation to move on to
other areas like still hands.
To summarise, remember that good technique and
position are vital but they are to be achieved by
constructive criticism making goals;
a. Achievable i.e. within the ability of the rider and
b. Only working on one or two corrections at a time
MR TREVOR MORRIS
NCAS Level 1 Instructor
2007 International Mounted Games Team Selection
NSW played host to the 2007 International Mounted Games Team Selection camp held 26 – 28 January.
Each State and Territory had the opportunity to send two riders and selector to the camp held at Londonderry Pony Club.
Congratulations to each of the riders that participated. The Australian team to compete at the International
Championships being held in Kentucky, USA in July is: -
■ Lauren Brown – WA
■ Jeremy Connelly – SA
■ Patrick Fitzsimmons – N SW
■ Billie Pearson – Vic
■ Madison Whant – N SW
Reserves:
■ Jessica Manson – WA
■ Matthew Slade - Vic
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AUSTRALIAN YOUTH
SHOWJUMPING
FESTIVAL
Worrigee Equestrian Common, Nowra
Saturday 29th September – Monday 1st October 2007
Incorporating
The FEI Children’s International Jumping Competition
Entries close 14th September, 2007.
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.
Entries will only be accepted if completed fully with payment and
received by mail.
Please note all riders under 18yrs must be accompanied by an parent or
legal guardian throughout the whole show.
Three full days of showjumping with height classes starting at
60cm through to 1.30m also Pony Jumping Classes.
Sections for all ages up to and including riders in the year of their 21st birthday.
Novice Juniors, Novice Young Riders, Open Juniors and Open Young Riders.
Programmes and further information will be available
from July at www.nswsjc.com
HOSTED BY ESP EQUESTRIAN SPORTS PROMOTIONS
For all other enquiries contact Jane Frankum or John Vallance on 0246 531063.
2006 State Mounted
7 & 8 October 200 6
CLUB TEAM RESULTS
OLD SOCK RACE
POSTMANS CHASE
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone
Cobargo All Stars
14
Wamboin Warriors
16
Forest Hillbillies
23
The Vines Racing Lizards
26
Muswellbrook Outriders
7
Team
Muswellbrook Outriders
Moruya
Helensburgh Gold
Oberon Rough Riders
Tumbarumba Turtles
STEPPIN G STONE DASH
HI LO RACE
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone
Forest Hillbillies
23
Wamboin Warriors
16
The Vines Racing Lizards
26
Canberra Riding Fab 5
16
Cobargo All Stars
14
WINDSOR CASTLE
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Moruya
Tumut Blues
Michelago Bullets
Helensburgh Gold
Canberra Riding Fab 5
Zone
14
20
16
22
16
Team
Moruya
Bungendore Blitz
Oberon Rough Riders
Cobargo All Stars
Forest Hillbillies
Team
Wamboin Warriors
Canberra Riding Fab 5
Bungendore Blitz
Bathurst Bushrangers
Glenorie
Zone
16
16
16
3
26
Zone
14
16
3
14
23
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Muswellbrook Outriders
Cobargo All Stars
The Vines Racing Lizards
Wamboin Warriors
Canberra Riding Fab 5
Zone
7
14
26
16
16
FIVE FLAG RACE
Team
Canberra Riding Fab 5
Matcham Valley Red
Moruya
Lake Conjola
Oberon Rough Riders
Zone
16
24
14
28
3
CHAMPION TEAM:
WAMBON WARRIORS, ZONE 16
■ Hannah Brugman
■ Penny Slater
■ Katie Slater
■ Nicole Smith
■ Lauren Slater
Place
1
2
3
4
5
TYRE RACE
THREE MUG RACE
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Zone
7
3
22
14
16
SWORD RACE
BALLOON BURSTING
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Muswellbrook Outriders
Oberon Rough Riders
Helensburgh Gold
Moruya
Wamboin Warriors
Zone
7
14
22
3
22
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Wamboin Warriors
Cobargo All Stars
Oberon Rough Riders
Helensburgh Gold
Molong
Zone
16
14
3
22
3
Games Championships
Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon
ZONE TEAM RESULTS
POSTMANS CHASE
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone 16 Beasts
Zone 28 Charcoal
Zone 26 Monkey Dishwashers
Zone 7 White
Zone 20 Green
OLD SOCK RACE
Zone
16
28
26
7
20
STEPPIN G STONE DASH
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone 16 Beast s
Zone 7 White
Zone 26 Monkey Dishwashers
Zone 7 Black
Zone 16 Red
Team
Zone 7 White
Zone 16 Red
Zone 7 Black
Zone 19 Blue
Zone 26 Grasshoppers
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Zone
7
16
7
19
26
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone 16 Beasts
Zone 7 Black
Zone 4
Zone 26 Monkey Dishwashers
Zone 22
Zone
16
7
4
26
22
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone 7 Black
Zone 19 Blue
Zone 16 Red
Zone 16 Beast s
Zone 22
Team
Zone 7 Black
Zone 16 Beasts
Zone 19 Blue
Zone 20 Green
Zone 4
Zone
7
16
19
20
4
Team
Zone 19 Blue
Zone 20 Green
Zone 7 Black
Zone 28 Charcoal
Zone 22
Zone
19
20
7
28
22
TYRE RACE
THREE MUG RACE
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Zone
16
20
19
7
26
SWORD RACE
BALLOON BURSTING
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone 16 Beasts
Zone 20 Green
Zone 19 Blue
Zone 7 Black
Zone 26 Monkey Dishwashers
HI LO RACE
Zone
16
7
26
7
16
WINDSOR CASTLE
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone 7 Black
Zone 16 Beasts
Zone 20 Green
Zone 16 Red
Zone 26 Monkey Dishwashers
Zone
7
16
20
16
26
FIVE FLAG RACE
Zone
7
19
16
16
22
CHAMPION TEAM: ZON E 7 BLACK
Place
1
2
3
4
5
Team
Zone 7 Black
Zone 20 Green
Zone 16 Red
Zone 26 Monkey Dishwashers
Zone 16 Beasts
■ Jeffrey Braithwaite
■ Samantha Ceccato
■ Amy Farmer
Zone
7
20
16
26
16
■ Shaun Thompson
■ Brenton Ward
WINNER OF FITNESS CHEC K AWARD:
YASS PONY CLUB
Congratulations to all competitors and thank you
to Mr Bob Gribbin for scoring at this event
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S
N SW PONY CLUB MEM BERS!
horsemanship
quiz
“FIVE WOOLLEN SHOW RUGS TO BE WON”
Find the 10 incorrect horsemanship procedures in the cartoon above to go in the draw to win a rug valued at $100.00
Send us your list from 1 – 10 of the ten wrong things you can find in this picture to:The State Coaching Director
P.O. Box 2085, WOLLONGONG, NSW, 2500
You will need to include the following:
Your full name and address, Phone No. or Mobile, Email address and Club
This competition is only open to Financial Members of The Pony Club Association of NSW.
All correct entries will be collected and from these the five winners will be drawn.
Entries must be received by 18th May, 2007.
Winners will be announced in the Next Issue of The PCA NSW Newsletter.
can you find 10 things that are wrong in the picture?
PCA
Membership
Survey
Around 700 NSW Pony Club Members
stood up and were counted in the
online survey conducted in 2006.
Members of both sexes and all ages provided invaluable
feedback for the State Association to now analyse, review
and formulate into an
implementation plan in
the coming weeks.
M a n y
s u g g es t i o n s
were already
in
the
association
pipeline, so it
was reassuring
to know we were
on the right track in a
number of areas, even
before the survey results
were known.
SURVEY FACT SHEET NO.1
1
731 members completed the survey.
2
14% of respondents are male and 85% female.
3
43% of respondent are students and 46%
are working.
4
478 Members responding to the survey have been
in Pony Club for under 10 years and 231 have been
members for 10 years or longer.
5
In relation to why people join Pony Club, 34%
indicated that family (children wanted to join,
parents were previously members, family tradition
etc) was the main reason for joining Pony Club.
31% indicated that a love of horses was the main
reason, 19% joined because of friends and 17%
wanted to learn to ride.
6
In relation to why members selected their specific
Pony Club, being close to home was the main
reason with 36% of responses. Second came
‘friends go there’ at 21%.
7
The social elements 44% (Friendship 25% and
mixing with like-minded people 19%) are the main
benefits gained from being a Pony Club Member.
Competition made up 18% of responses, Learning
about Horses 18% and Being a Better Rider 15%.
8
The zone providing the most respondents was Zone
16 with 11 participating clubs and 116 members.
Conversely Zone 18 was represented by one club
and one member.
9
Whilst ‘Quality of Instructors’ rated 4TH as the
reason for joining a specific Pony Club, it is listed as
one of, if not the number one, main reason that
people leave Pony Club.
Coopernook PC Winners
Others
were
fresh,
new
ideas which
will definitely
be
workshopped at
Zone level in
2007 to ensure
buy in from all
members around
the State.
These are exciting times ahead for
Pony Club Members as we enter a new era which
Members themselves have helped shape.
Whilst over 800 pages of results from the recent survey
are still being analysed, we thought you would be
interested in a snapshot of the findings to date across a
broad ranges of topics.
10 The main benefits of membership listed in the
survey relate to the social aspects of being a Pony
Club member. This accounted for 44% of responses
(‘Friendship’ and ‘Mixing with like-minded people)
The combination of ‘Competition’, ‘Learned about
Horses’ and ‘Better Rider’ accounted for the
majority of responses at 51% of the total.
11 77% of Pony Clubs do not have a Junior Committee.
12 The Club newsletter is the most used form of
communication within clubs, but the website 33% is
the most useful resource the Association provides.
Congratulations to our prize winners – Coopernook PC for
the highest percentage of members responding in the
survey, they have won a new showjump from Equestrian
Sports Promotions. Toni Cuthbertson won a colourful pair
of jodhpurs from Kazjodz and Sandy Simpson won a $100
voucher from Horseland. Thank you to our sponsors who
supported this initiative.
14 Word of mouth (39%) and friends introducing new
members (35%) are the two most effective ways of
attracting new members.
To all those who took time out to participate, once again
thank you! There is much food for thought in the
comments and responses made.
15 51% of club do not organize events or incentives to
keep members 14 year of age and over involved in
the club. 19% hold special social events.
13 73% of club have not organised a membership
drive.
16 58% of Members are happy with the PCANSW
website and do not see the need for any
improvements but 41 % would like to see some changes.
17 Suggested website changes to date include the
website being updated more regularly, make it more
interactive, include more pictures, more detailed
results information, more detailed event information
including site maps and facilities on offer, regular
online forums and discussions and facts sheets on
relevant topics.
18 Whilst 58% of members believe that information is
conveyed effectively from State to grassroots level,
41% believe that it isn’t.
19 75% of Members read the newsletter and 25% do not.
The following is a summary of comments
made by the ages groups 15-19 and
20-24 year olds, Males and Females,
on selected questions:
20 The key changes required for these age groups
relate to better instruction/instructors which will
impact on making rally days more interesting, fun
and beneficial to riders.
21 Rule changes relating to equipment (chaps, gaiters,
helmets and Jodhpurs) are areas where they would
like to see change.
2006 State Show
Riding Championship
18 & 19 November 2006 Glen Innes Showground
UNDER 9 YEARS
JADE FANGMEIER riding Koorana Desert Charm
9 & U11 YEAR S
BRODI E HOWE riding Hidden Secret
11 & U13 YEAR S
KATE QUIRK riding Marena Showgirl
13 & U15 YEAR S
RENE E JACKSON riding Jamaica
15 & U17 YEARS
CAITLIN H OCKEY riding Kirreway Discretion
17 & U25 YEARS
AMI E HARRISON riding Ashleigh Debonair
Zone 13
Zone 2
Zone 5
Zone 15
Zone 9
Zone 15
WINNER OF FITNESS CHECK AWARD: Z ONE 15
Congratulations to all competitors and thank you to
Mr Greg Gall for scoring at this event
The good news here for Members is that at the
recent Council meeting Riding Trousers were approved
for all Club & Zone level competitions with the exception
of Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing competitions.
The selection of helmet is driven by safety standards, not
by overseas fashion. As an organisation with the welfare
of 20,000 as its main priority, safety and risk management
issues have to be the main concern at all times.
22 There is also a feeling from younger members that
they are not listened to or given a forum to express
their views within their club.
23 In relation to the website, suggested changes entail
more regular updates, a more interactive website
with online forums and discussions, more pictures and
detailed results information and a club of the month.
24 In relation to ‘name’ and ‘image’, females 15-19 made
comments such as they ‘get laughed at’ when they say
they are a Members of Pony Club, they are ‘ashamed’,
they think the name is ‘too childish’, ‘juvenile’, ‘babyish’
and ‘immature’.
25 Females 20-24 said that the names conjures up images
of ‘kids on ponies’ or ‘Saddle Club’. They suggested new
names such as ’Young Equestrian Association’, ‘Horse
and Pony Club’, ‘Youth Equestrian Association of NSW.’
26 Males commented that the name is ‘not masculine’ and
sounds like a ‘Kiddie Club.’
Following on from the membership survey, PCA is
conducting Regional Forums at Wagga Wagga
(12 May) and Dubbo (16 June). This is an
opportunity for members to voice their ideas for
pony club iinto the future. Details are available
from the PCA website: www.pcansw.org.au.
Thank you to Paula Anthony Photography
(Ph 07 5590 0972) Email cobakibob@bigpond.com
for supplying the photographs for this article
2006 State One Da
14h & 15th October 200 6
RESULTS
12 & U NDE R 15 YEARS NOV ICE A
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
12 & U NDE R 15 YEARS NOVICE B
Emily Pursehouse
Chloe Oastler
Amber Witts
Nicole Smith
Elly Hanckel
Kirby Delamont
Emily Gallagher
Paige Hopkins
Hayley Menzies
Lachlan Green
5
14
5
16
7
10
10
20
11
3
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Katie Menzies
Alicia Whiley
Jacqueline Munro
Anna Moxham
Bronte Broome
Lauren Slater
Jaimee Herbert
Haidee Psaltis
Stephanie Edson
Allyson Jeffery
11
11
24
5
24
16
5
QLD
12
14
13 & UNDE R 15 YEARS ADVANCED
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Brittany Grovenor
2
Stephanie Carr
3
Daniel Pye
QLD
Andrew Cooper
12
Ben Blay
2
Poppy Ellis Southwell
QLD
Alexandra Wolters Mannix
3
Ashleigh Hockings
7
Georgie Richardson
4
Hannah Hunt
7
15 & U NDE R 17 YEARS NOVICE A
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
15 & U NDE R 17 YEARS NOVICE B
Scott Simpson
Karina Cox
Madeline Bowditch
Ashley Danks
Lucinda Hubbard
David Inwood
Casey Ivey
Sarsha Fulwood
Jock Blackman
Nell Laver
14
23
7
7
5
5
16
5
5
2
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Laura Rae
Enja Prest
Jodie Hume
Adam Petherbridge
Sarah Thompson
Ginny Laver
Fiona McCaffrey
Melissa Simpson
Jemma Gunn
Alexandra Reid
6
2
21
24
5
2
5
14
7
16
15 & U NDE R 17 YEARS ADVANCED
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Harriet Moxham
Georgia Watson
Michelle Carney
Gabrielle Brown
Megan Dorahy
Bonnie Price
Sarah Radford
Grace Day
Lee Yonge
Alison Wangman
5
14
7
QLD
23
QLD
5
3
16
3
17 & U NDE R 25 YEARS NOVICE
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Alycia Elword
Alya McIntyre
Ceilidh Armer
Emily Herbert
Jessica Petherbridge
Ben Graham
Tom Blackburn
Elizabeth McRoberts
Ellena Fursland
Jodie Egginton
17 & U NDE R 25 YEARS ADVANCED
16
QLD
16
5
24
16
5
16
22
23
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Chris McRoberts
Kirstie Fossett
Bill Noble
Nicole Whittaker
Shae Bannister
Carly Garside
Emma Hansen
James Davies
Bree Furze
Lauren McIntosh
16
QLD
16
3
6
QLD
QLD
16
12
16
Event Championship
Bicentennial Park, Camden
ODE
RESULTS
AWARDS FOR CLOSEST TO OPTIMUM TIME ON CROSS COUNTRY COURSE
U25 Advanced
U25 Novice
U17 Advanced
U17 Novice A
U17 Novice B
U15 Advanced
U15 Novice A
U15 Novice B
Carly Garside
Ellena Fursland
Bonnie Price
Scott Simpson
Jemma Gunn
Simone Whaley
Nicole Smith
Stephanie Davies
Hannah Dick
ZONE TEAM - Z ONE 16
QLD
Zone 22
QLD
Zone 14
Zone 7
Zone 4
Zone 16
Zone 16
Zone 25
STATE TEAM - N SW
■ Chris McRoberts – Bungendore Pony Club
■ Chris McRoberts – Zone 16
■ James Davies – Bungendore Pony Club
■ Georgie Watson – Zone 14
■ Lauren McIntosh – Kambah Pony Club
■ Harriet Moxham – Zone 5
■ Bill Noble – Bungendore Pony Club
■ Brittany Grovenor – Zone 2
Congratulations to all
competitors and thank you
to Mr Greg Gall
for scoring at this event
2007 State Dressage
20 & 21 January 2007
Under 13 – Test 1.4
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Sarah Raffen
Tessa Gunn
Taelar Williams
Kirsty Field
Brodie Howe
Caitlin Foulis
Hannah Phillips
Sarah Lavelle
Emily Farr
Natasha Anjoul
Under 13 – Test 2.1
Zone
19
23
18
16
22
23
24
2
9
23
13 & Under 15 – Test 2.1
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Tiffany Bignold
Georgie Richardson
Anneliese Ball
Emma Gittoes
Candice McIntyre
Alison Gill
Sarah North
Nicola Gunn
Matilda Hartwig
Sancha Butler
Name
Jessica Robinson
Harriet Gruen
Kimberley Duver
Natasha Irwin
Jane Leckie
Caitlin Hockey
Ben Blay
Camille Wright
Megan Bryant
Nicolette Archer
Name
Aimee Nye
Katrina Everitt
Alycia Elword
Kerri Lee Matthews
Marina Douglas
Peta Cormack
Danielle Boland McElroy
Michaela Lloyd
Sarah Munro
Tara Ryan
Zone
2
11
9
16
23
26
20
18
22
16
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Tiffany Bignold
Emma Gittoes
Sancha Butler
Candice McIntyre
Nicola Gunn
Anneliese Ball
Stuart Lavelle
Maddison Howe
Alison Gill
April Docherty
Zone
26
VIC
26
24
23
24
2
22
16
25
15 & Under 17 – Test 3.1
Zone
16
16
9
10
26
9
2
9
2
16
17 & Under 25 – Test 3.1
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Amber Kaveney
Hayley Menzies
Emily Farr
Kelsey Szczepanik
Caitlin Foulis
Maddison Thorpe
Teegan Ashby
Kristin Whiting
Brodie Howe
Molly Hammond
13 & Under 15 – Test 2.3
Zone
26
4
24
4
24
16
26
23
12
26
15 & Under 17 – Test 2.3
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Kimberley Duver
Harriet Gruen
Catherine Halstead
Jessica Robinson
Megan Bryant
Rachael Smith
Jane Leckie
Amy Coassin
Vanessa Wright
Kaitlin Hewlett
Zone
9
16
10
16
2
10
26
23
27
16
17 & Under 25 – Test 3.3
Zone
27
20
16
2
12
26
5
21
24
4
Place
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Peta Cormack
Lauren Wiskich
Kerri Lee Matthews
Alycia Elword
Stacey McIntosh
Marina Douglas
Sarah Munro
Morgan Burgess
Alison Jones
Danielle Boland McElroy
Zone
26
10
2
16
16
12
24
10
16
5
Championship – Results
Exhibition Park in Canberra
Champions
Zone Team – Zone 16
■ Under 13
Caitlin Foulis
Zone 23
■ Harriet Gruen – Hall P C
■ 13 & Under 15
Tiffany Bignold
Zone 26
■ Jessica Robinson – Bungendore PC
■ 15 & Under 17
Kimberley Duver
Zone 9
■ Alycia Elword – Gearys Gap PC
■ 17 & Under 25
Peta Cormack
Zone 26
■ Alison Gill – Gearys Gap PC
WINNER OF FITNESS CHECK PRESENTATION – ZONE 12
Congratulations to all competitors and thank you to
Mr Doug Denby for scoring at this event
bits & pieces
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
INFORMATION
2007 STATE SHOWJUMPING EVENTS
Saturday
Sunday
AM5, AM5
Grand Prix, Power
& Speed
2007 STATE MOUNTED GAM ES EVENTS
Postman’s Chase, Old Sock, Hi Lo, Stepping
Stone Dash, Tack Shop, Hurdle, Balloon
Bursting, Spillers, Three Mug and Five Flag
2007 STATE ONE DAY EVENT
DRESSAGE TESTS
12 & U15 Novice: 1.4
13 & U15 Advanced:
2.1
15 & U17 Novice: 2.1
15 & U17 Advanced:
2.2
17 & U25 Novice: 2.2
17 & U25 Advanced:
2.4
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Pony Club Efficiency Certificates
Progress in Pony Club is recognised by gaining
certificates on ability and spor tsmanship. There are eight
certificates a rider can achieve D, D*, C, C*, K, B, H and A
are all general proficiency certificates. They are gained in
order starting from D through to A.
The rider’s first introduction to certificates comes with the
D Certificate. This is awarded for keenness and
encouragement. The candidate must have reached a
minimum age of 7 years before examination. The
candidate should have attended at least three (3) rally
days and have learned about elementary grooming,
feeding and general care of a horse as well as basic
riding. There is no written paper for this certificate.
Specific details regarding the examination for the D
certificate are listed below.
RIDING
■ Riders should present in full Pony Club Uniform.
The pony is to be tidy.
■ Mounting and dismounting. A mounting block may
be used.
■ Being legged up.
■ How to hold and use the reins.
■ Capable of starting, guiding and stopping the pony
and riding at the walk, rising trot and canter without
being led.
■ Road safety rules-know the do’s and don’ts of riding
on the road.
■ Take part in simple mounted games & riderexercises.
HORSE HANDLING
■ Approach, catch and lead a quiet pony.
■ Tie a pony up with a rope at correct length,
preferably to string, using a quick release knot.
■ Let the pony go in the paddock.
■ Give a pony an apple or carrot safely.
HORSE CARE
■ Identify and demonstrate use of grooming tools: -
■
■
■
■
■
■
dandy brush, body brush, rubber curry comb,
hoof pick.
Saddle and bridle a pony, with assistance
Know the comfortable living conditions for a pony
Know what a pony eats and drinks
Identify parts of the horse: - Nostril, forehead, eye,
ear, muzzle, forelock, crest, neck, mane, shoulder,
wither, back, loins, rump, tail, hock, knee, fetlock
and hoof.
Identify parts of saddlery: - Bridle, bit, reins, cheek
strap, browband, nose band, throatlash, saddle, girth,
stirrups, pommel, leathers, seat, crupper and
surcingle.
Know how to wipe dust and mud off saddlery and
put away tidily.
Most riders’ next move onto the D Gold Star certificate,
although this is not compulsory. The candidate must have
attained the age of 9 years and have gained further
knowledge in grooming, feeding, and care of the horse.
Candidates must have control of their ponies and show a
more secure and correct position for flat work and
jumping. This certificate is an extra activity for any Club
wishing to include it in their curriculum and fill in the
years from 9 to 12. The D Gold Star is not a prerequisite
for any subsequent certificate. There is no written paper
required for this certificate. Specific details for the D Gold
Star certificate are listed below.
RIDING
■ The rider is to be in full Pony Club uniform.
The pony is to be tidy.
■ Mount correctly (from a mounting block if
necessary). Dismount from either side of the pony
■ Walk, rising trot and canter in a large area, including
circles, straight lines and change of direction.
■ Make transitions on command.
■ Trot and canter at varying speeds.
■ Ride with reins in one hand. Hold and use a short
whip correctly.
■ Trot on a loose rein.
■ Change trot diagonal on command.
■ Rising trot over poles on the ground in a forward
position.
■ Negotiate small jumps of varied design from the trot.
■ Know simple traffic rules when riding on the road.
HORSE HANDLING
■ Lead and turn a pony in hand at the walk
& trot (with bridle)
■ Pick up and clean out front feet.
HORSE CARE
■ Knowledge of basic feeding and care of the pony.
■ Basic care of the feet.
■ dentify parts of the hoof - Wall, frog, sole and heels.
■ Identify the farriers tools - Rasp, hammer, toe knife,
buffer and pincers.
■ Identify parts of the horse - Throat, elbow, pastern,
dock, coronet, hips, hock, stifle, ribs and cheek.
■ Identify & demonstrate use of: - Dandy brush, body
brush, curry comb, hoof pick.
■ Identify parts of the saddle: - Cantle, waist, gullet,
stirrup bar & sweat flap.
■ Clean and put away saddlery.
■ Describe the following conditions: - Girth gall, cold,
colic and laminitis (founder).
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
■ Know the names of the Club Executive.
All riders, parents and instructors are encouraged to own
a copy of “Riding’. Indeed anyone from a beginner to an
advanced competitor or horse master shall find useful and
helpful information within its chapters. The Pony Club
Association of New South Wales produces this
comprehensive book. Certificate candidates should use
this book for reference when studying and training for any
certificate level. For specifics on certificate requirements,
riders and instructors should refer to the ‘Syllabus of
Instruction’ produced by Pony Club Australia. Both the
above books can be purchased from the Pony Club
Association New South Wales office. Order forms can be
downloaded from the PCA website www.pcansw.org.au
In the June issue, the C and C Star certificates will be outlined.
OLD DOGS, NEW TRICKS
and Broadening Horizons
Hello Pony Clubbers. I hope everyone got a bit of a break in January
because 2007 is already gaining speed. I don’t know if you read the
article “A fresh breeze blowing”. If you did you’ll know that my new
role in Pony Club is to contribute articles that tackle some lifeissues and to provide opportunities for members to think about the
deeper side of life. I’m not planning anything heavy, just some
stories and some interesting food for thought.
I noticed on our website that Parelli have offered a special deal to
pony club members who attend their conference. Don’t get me
wrong - I’m not pushing Parelli. I’m a pony club girl through and
through but recently I must admit, I tried at a bit of ‘Horse
Whispering’. I decided the only way to make up my own mind
about all this ‘natural’ stuff was to put my hesitations aside, load
the horse in the float and go along for a weekend of new
experiences.
Well it certainly was different and a famous comic by Gary Larson
illustrated my feelings well. Have you seen the cartoon where a
dog is nervously tiptoeing on a thin tightrope, which is stretched
between two high-rise buildings? In the caption the dog says to
himself, “It suddenly occurred to me that I was an old dog and this
was a new trick!” Well at times I felt like an old dog learning a new
trick, but I had a great time and one of the best things I learned
was not actually a horse skill, but a life skill…
You can probably understand that when I went along to this
‘natural’ clinic where they did things differently, my biggest
concern was that some stranger would say to me that I didn’t
really understand horses and I was doing everything wrong. Well
thankfully quite the opposite happened. The guy leading the
weekend said we should think about all the different things we
know about horses, as tools. He said we should try to get as many
useful ‘tools’ for our ‘tool box’ as we can. So when we learn a
different way of doing something with horses, we don’t throw
away all the knowledge (tools) we already have, we just add
more... more knowledge, more ideas, more skills and more tools
for working with horses.
Don’t you think that makes sense for life too? It’s all too easy to
get comfortable with what we know, how we do things, and the
way we see things. We can be so content with doing things our
usual way and seeing things from our usual perspective, that
instead of considering new ideas as possibilities and
opportunities, we can perceive them as threats. That’s a sad
place to get to because it robs us of further learning and new
experiences. I hope we don’t let that safe but restrictive way of
thinking hold us back.
I loved meeting Rosemary at the clinic. She was close to 70, had just
bought her first horse a few months earlier and was beaming all
weekend because after decades of dreaming she had finally
learned to ride. Wow! How wonderful to be on the older end of life
but still adventurous enough to try new things and step out of one’s
comfort zone. It’s truly never too late to broaden one’s horizons.
I wonder if you agree. Do you think our lives become richer when
we are open to new ideas that we might not have thought about
before? What about if it feels a bit scary? Do you think it would have
been scary for Rosemary to canter a horse for the first time at nearly
70 years of age?
Here’s another question. How do you feel when people start
talking about the spiritual side of life? I wonder if you feel
interested and a bit curious, or do you feel uncomfortable and
prefer to put the whole idea of spirituality in the too hard basket.
If you do you’re not alone. Most people don’t enjoy talking about
things they aren’t sure about, and find it simpler to stick to ‘safe’
topics. For example, how many conversations have you had
about the weather and if it’s going to rain?
You know all good adventures start in the mind. We have to
dream something before we can achieve it! I hope you can be
adventurous in your mind, and be willing to think about new
ideas that might have previously been buried in your ‘too hard
basket’… and I am here to help.
Wishing you broadening horizons,
Karen Moreton
Chaplain
Karen welcomes your questions and comments. You can email her at karenjmoreton@bigpond.com
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OUT AND ABO UT
ZONE 8
a ro u n d
Zone 8 sent seven riders to the NSW State Showjumping
Championships held at Dubbo in 2006 during the July
school holidays. Each of the riders placed at least one –
two placing twice. What an achievement – it is so rare that
a whole team takes home a placing.
Dick and Gwen together with their son Lindon and his
wife Mary, moved to Darbys Falls in 1980 and of course
named their property “Charnwood’. Dick and Gwen have
been members and patrons of the Cowra and District
Pony Club since then. Dick often patiently waiting in the
Gemini whilst Gwen saw the last pony out the gate. Dick
was known for always having practical tips to the kids.
This team consists of remote children who do not get the
opportunity to ride every week as five of the riders are
boarding away from home or working
Pictured are Mrs and Mrs Constance with the President of
Cowra PC, Steve Lomas and Cowra’s youngest members,
Joshua Dominello and Hannah Keen.
Mr Constance must surely be the oldest Pony Club
members in New South Wales. An inspiration to us all.
L-R Trudi Picton, Lucy Remond, Katie Remond, Rose
Picton, Drew Towns, Ryan Towns and Brodie Towns.
Dick Constance with wife Gwen celebrates his
100th birthday, making him the oldest
Pony Club Member in NSW.
COWRA PONY CLUB
Mr “Dick’ Constance celebrated his 100th birthday
recently.
MACLEAY D ISTRICT PC
With his wife Gwen, together with Ed, Lucy and Marg
Wheatley and Mrs Llewellyn they formed the Weetangera
Pony Club in 1958, held at Weetangera. Gwen did an
instructor course with Mrs Nicholas in 1962 and was Chief
Instructor at Weetangera until 1964 when they sold
“Charnwood” and moved in to Canberra.
There was a meeting at Willawarrin on the 30 May 1957
with 31 people in attendance to form a pony club. It was
agreed that the name would be Macleay District Pony
Club (MDPC) in 2006 we had over 100 members. The
uniform was to be a white shirt with a bottle green tie and
later on a bottle green knitted jumper was introduced the
same uniform as worn today.
Later together with Mrs Llewellyn they formed the
Canberra Lakes Pony Club held at Yarralumla woolshed,
as well as the Canberra Riding Club. Gwen was then Chief
Instructor at this riding club in 1965 until 1975. They then
went on to form Hall Pony Club. Les Carlton and Bob
Cameron were appointed leaders of Hall Pony Club with
the help of Norman ‘Dick’ and Gwen.
After selling the house in Canberra in 1966 they moved to
Bungendore and re-named the property they bought
‘Charnwood’. Gwen was then instructor in the Queanbeyan
Pony Club until 1980 when ‘Charnwood’ was sold.
TURNS
50
The first camp was held on 15 December 1957 at the
Kempsey Showground and camps are still held each year
with children coming from as far as Sydney to attend.
When MDPC was first formed the meetings and
competitions where held between the grounds in
Kempsey and the grounds at Willawarrin. As time passed
all events ended up being held in Kempsey and in recent
years Willawarrin has formed a club of their own.
To celebrate Macleay District Pony Club’s 50 years the
club is holding a luncheon going on into the evening on
the clubs and zones
Saturday 19 May 2007 followed by a Gymkhana on
Sunday 20 May. If you are interested in attending or have
any memorabilia that you could lend please call either
Cheryl Sutherland 0265 674 325 AH or Margaret Killmore on
0265 674 912 or email macleayponyclub@yahoo.com.au.
We will be looking for addresses to post out invitations so if
you could help with any information of ex Pony Club
members who have moved away it would be greatly
appreciated. Our postal address is MDPC, PO Box 8,
Kempsey NSW 2440.
days with the good is essential”, she stated, “and to never
give up on your dream.” Edwina also believes her parent’s
support and belief in her have kept her going through
some of the toughest times. Her mother, Jenny, thanked
the Club where it all started by saying, “Avondale Pony
Club provides a wonderful start for young children to not
only learn about riding and competing but also a healthy
dose of good sportsmanship which becomes critical to
still enjoying the sport as it gets more and more
competitive on the way to the top”.
Avondale Horse and Pony Club is one of the oldest
Pony Clubs in Australia having celebrated it’s 55th
Anniversary in 2006. For more information visit
www.avondaleponyclub.com.au
Macleay District Pony Club on one of there many parades
through he Town of Kempsey in the late 1950s.
TOP INTERNATIONAL
SHOWJUMPER
INSPIRES
YOUNG RIDERS OVER LUNCH
Edwina Alexander is a local girl who’s become an
international star in the competitive world of
showjumping. Visiting her old stamping ground at
Avondale Horse and Pony Club in St Ives this week,
Edwina inspired the next generation of ambitious young
riders by recounting critical events in her rise to the top.
From her beginnings as a child riding at Avondale in the
late ’80’s Edwina was recently ranked 4th in the World
Equestrian Games held in Europe last year.
Avondale members past and present enjoyed a BBQ
lunch at the Catherine Street grounds while Edwina told
of the sheer determination and absolute focus required to
get to the top. While Edwina now enjoys her international
status, she warned her audience of enthusiastic riders
aged 5 to 25 that the road to the top has been paved with
many tough times and incredibly hard work sprinkled
with a few moments of glory. “ An ability to take the bad
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Calendar of Events
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
2007 State Sporting
& Campdrafting
Saturday 21st &
Sunday 22nd April 2007
Gundagai Showground, Zone 20
Closing date: 9th March 2007
2007 State Jumping
Equitation
Saturday 19th &
Sunday 20th May 2007
Condobolin Showground – Zone 11
Closing date: 6th April 2007
2007 State Showjumping
Saturday 14th &
Sunday 15th July 2007
Rodeo Park, Grafton - Zone 15
Closing date: 1st June 2007
2007 State Mounted
Games
2007 State One
Day Event
Saturday 6th &
Sunday 7th October 2007
Tumbarumba Showground, Zone 20
Closing date: 24th August 2007
Saturday 13th &
Sunday 14th October 2007
CSU, Wagga Wagga - Zone 12
Closing date: 31st August 2007
2007 State
Show Riding
Saturday 10th &
Sunday 11th November 2007
Goulburn Showground, Zone 27
Closing date: 28th September 2007
2007 State Jumping
Equitation
Saturday 17th &
Sunday 18th May 2008
Exhibition Park in Canberra
Closing date: 4th April 200 8
A full list of schools and clinics for
2007 can be viewed on the
PCA website.
2007 PCA INTERSTATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
2007 QLD Jumping Equitation & Showjumping
10th – 13th April at Bundaberg, Qld
2007 VIC Horse Trials
5th – 6th May at Thurgoona, NSW
2007 QLD Dressage & Combined Training
29th June – 1st July at Goombungee, Qld
2007 QLD One Day Event
2nd July at Toowoomba, Qld
2007 QLD Sporting, Campdrafting & Mounted Games
24th – 26th September at Winton, Qld
2007 QLD Zone Teams Showjumping
20th – 21st October at Alton Downs, Qld
2007 QLD Zone Teams Dressage
27th October at Southport, Qld
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2007 National Pony Club Championships
1st – 8th July 2007, Toowoomba Showground, QLD
2009 National Pony Club Championships
12th – 18th July 2009, Sydney International Equestrian
Centre, Horsley Park, NSW
2007 STATE MEETINGS
JULY MEETINGS
Zone Chief Instructors
30th July 2007
Council
31st July 2007
Closing date for notices of motion - 11th June 2007
NOVEMBER MEETINGS
Zone Chief Instructors
26th November 2007
Council
27th November 2007
Closing date for notices of motion - 8th October 2007
Meetings to be held at Gemini Hotel, Belmore Road,
Randwick
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