- we have some riders eligible and wishing to prepare for A and B certificate (remember you must have completed you C* certificate). If you are ready to commence these certificates and interested in completing can you please contact Nat Smith by 15 August 2016. If we have enough interest we will try and arrange some twilight sessions to support these certificates. (noting weekends are pretty much booked for the remainder of the year)
- there will be a selection day for junior mounted games for state squad in October (date and venue TBC shortly) This event will include selection of junior riders wishing to be considered for state camp in mounted games in January 2017. Please note riders must be 14yrs or older. Formal nomination forms will be available shortly from PCANSW.
- Area 6 team sporting – this event is now in the blue book and operates similar to mounted games teams although the events are sporting events. Interested riders are requested to contact Nat Smith by end August 2016. Pending interest within area 6 a selection day may be held in November 2016.
- Area 6 A grade jumping – this is a team jumping event run at a grade height only. Interested riders are requested to contact Nat Smith by end August 2016. In the event a selection process is required for area 6 Monaro shield will be the selection event.
- As a zone there is also opportunities for team of four and pony club riding classes as show riding events
The Pony Club NSW State Camp brings together the top 70 riders in the disciplines of Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, Mounted Games and Advanced Horsemanship. The camp is held in January every year from Sunday to Friday at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC). Riders receive instruction from top Instructors and lectures from horse industry professionals.
Camp starts on Sunday where all riders meet and settle in. Instruction takes place from Monday to Thursday and riders depart on Friday morning. Evenings include lectures from well-known personalities in the horse world, veterinary surgeons and other fun activities. State Camp is not only about receiving the best instruction for you and your horse it is also about making great friendships which can last a lifetime. Your horse will be well looked after by experts who give 24-hour supervision, you will stay in comfortable twin share cabins onsite at SIEC, and receive all meals. Horses are stabled and instruction takes place at SIEC which has covered stables, an indoor arena, various outdoor arenas and a training cross country course. The Camp is open to Pony Club members who;
- Are financial members for the year of the State Camp with the Association through their Club before the 1st November in the year prior.
- Will be aged 15 to 24 inclusive on the first day; (Excluding Mounted Games – riders aged 14 or 15 years as at the 1st of January.)
- Have passed their “C” certificate;
- Are of State Championship standard in their chosen discipline;
- Will be mounted on a suitable horse to maximise benefit from top instructors;
- Are recommended by their Club and have satisfactory attendance at Pony Club instructional rally days (must have attended at least 3 rally days in the preceding 12 months, copy of attendance card to be included);
- Are recommended by their Zone Chief Instructor as a worthy Pony Club member of sufficient standard;
- Have their horse microchipped.
Applicants must apply on the official application form which will be available on this website each year. The application form asks questions about your performances in Pony Club and outside competition, certificates achieved, previous instructional schools attended, experience with other horses etc. It is very important that the application form is filled in carefully and correctly, as this information will be used to select participants. Applications close annually on the 1st November.
The selectors are also looking for Pony Club members who regularly attend their Club rallies, have performances at State Championships and also at Club and Zone level, have performed well in open competition and have been riding the particular horse for a substantial period of time. You must nominate on a particular horse and most details will pertain to that particular horse. Major requirements of State Camp applicants are enthusiasm, a desire to learn and improve and be willing to try your hardest.
kind regards
Nat Smith
Zone 16 chief instructor