The inaugural Pony Club Australia awards were presented in Adelaide on 28th May 2016, at the annual Gala Dinner, sponsored by Gow Gates. The Honorable Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education opened the event and paid tribute to the role of volunteers in Australian society, saying “The power of individuals that decide to give back to the community – this makes Australia a great place to live.”

Senator Birmingham recognised the role of Pony Club as the entry point to learning to ride and succeed in equestrian activities. Pony Club teaches life lessons including “work hard, train hard, obey the rules and be conscious of safety”. As Minister for Education Minister Birmingham valued that Pony Club taught many of the soft skills that help people contribute and succeed in life, such as how to engage with people and to pitch in and help others.

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