Entries are now open for the Pony Club of the Month - MAY. Entries for this close on the 31 May 2009. Again the prize in $1,000 worth of product from Horseland, includes body protectors, dressage cones, grooming kit. Please email us and tell us what makes your club special along with some photos!
(Non-winning entries from previous months may be considered again in future months, but are also welcome to re-enter.)

Pony Club of the Month -

SHOALHAVEN PONY CLUB

We would like to nominate Shoalhaven Pony Club for Pony Club of the month.

Shoalhaven Pony club is part of Zone 28.  We hold our rally days on the 2nd & 4th Sunday each month at our Club grounds at the Worrigee Equestrian Common, on the outskirts of Nowra. We are extremely fortunate to also have access to a wonderful cross country course on a neighbouring property owned by former Equestrian Olympic medallist, and club patron, Mr Mervyn Bennett.

Currently we have 42 junior riding members ranging in age from 2yrs to 20yrs. This includes 8 families of second generation pony clubbers. It’s great to see so many parents that have gone through pony club return to give their children the same opportunity & experience.

Shoalhaven Pony Club offers a varied & interesting program.  Our senior instructor Jen, also a former Shoalhaven Pony Club rider and Keith Lowe award recipient, ensures that there is something for every level of rider. Last year we even ran an ODE with led dressage, and poles included on the cross country & jumping phases to allow all members the chance to participate. We have some very committed parents that make our days at pony club enjoyable & run smoothly. Our activities include showjumping, cross country, dressage, sporting, mounted games, trail rides, certificate work & horsemanship, polocrosse, equine soccer & mini trotters.

We have an annual sleepover that is always well attended, with many parents looking forward to this event as much as their children. Last year, a successful chocolate drive allowed us to have Anne Beringer attend.

Shoalhaven Pony Club have had members represent our Club at many State events including Dressage, Showjumping, Equitation, Sporting, Mounted Games, Eventing & the Sydney Royal, in both the Area Showjumping Team & the Team of 4’s.

As a club we aim to encourage good sportsmanship & reward our riders for their personal achievements no matter how big or small. We have a very community spirited club & our members are often taking care of one another. Sharing horses, gear & transport, leading or assisting riders where needed, making sure all riders make it to a class on time. Most importantly making sure ALL the kids are safe, involved & having fun!  Our club spirit was highlighted at last year’s Zone 28 Jamboree where we won both the Best Presented Club on Parade and the Club Musical Ride.

Over the years we have watched so many of our riders grow & mature, they have improved in their riding skills & knowledge of horses. It has been an honour to be apart of the Shoalhaven Pony Club family.     

Other Links
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	January Club of the Month - Quirindi
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	November Club of the Month - Tamworth
	October Club of the Month - Arcadia
	September Club of the Month - Bega
	August Club of the Month - Bendemeer