Pony Clubs
Pony Clubs are the breeding grounds for the champions of tomorrow. Recognised as the grassroots level of horse riding development, Pony Club NSW has over 271 clubs with over 15, 500 members. Other activities members can participate in include gymkhanas, camps, trail rides, lectures, films, and visits to places of interest.
Rally Days
Rally Days are held at regular intervals (usually once or twice a month) at which riders receive their instruction on riding and caring for their pony. These rallies are run by voluntary instructors and are the backbone of the movement.
Regional Schools
Pony Club NSW presents regular high level coaching to riders with an above average standard in a particular discipline. Riders receive instruction from some of the top coaches in the state.
Instructors Schools
Instructors Schools are held at regular intervals at a Club, Zone and State level. The aim of the schools is to educate instructors and potential instructors to give them an opportunity to gain or improve their qualifications for instruction at Pony Clubs.
State Camp
Pony Club NSW holds a Camp each year for the top 15 riders in the State in their chosen discipline, Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing and Mounted Games. These riders come together and are instructed by top Australian coaches.
Competitions
Competitions are held at a Club, Zone, State, National and International level. Pony Club NSW holds 9 state championships a year. While a number of clubs and zones also have regular competitions on an annual basis.
Pony Club NSW Online
The Pony Club NSW Website, Facebook page, Blog and Twitter page is a major portal for horse riders in NSW providing up-to-date information across all areas of Pony Club NSW’s operation.