Archive for September, 2019

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Congratulations Nicola Lachenicht, Serpentine Horse and Pony Club, for being the first Associate Riding Member to gain their Preliminary Coaching Accreditation through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSCI) funded Youth Development Program.

This funded program has enabled Youth Leaders the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge and achieve their PC-NCAS Preliminary, Level 1 Coaching Accreditation or Gear Checker Accreditation through specialised mentoring and seminars at club and state level.

The Pony Club WA State Coaching ...

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTED GAMES EXCHANGE 2019

Written by Skye McMullen
South Midlands Pony Club

In December 2019 I received the most exciting news, I was selected to represent Australia at the International Mounted Games Exchange in Denver Colorado. My wish to ride internationally and represent my country was going to come true.

On July the 22nd I hopped on a plane and headed to Melbourne Victoria for a three-day training camp where I met the team Coach, Tim Ling (Vic), Manager Karen Pearce (Tas) and my ...

NEW ERA FOR PONY CLUB IN AUSTRALIA!

Pony club in Australia is about to undergo one of the biggest changes in its 80 year history, with the introduction of a new syllabus which includes equine welfare and equitation science.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of such a big change,” Pony Club Australia CEO Dr Catherine Ainsworth said this week. “With more focus on both horse welfare ...