Arcadia Pony Club Inc.

24/04/2025

On Anzac Day, we want to take an opportunity to pay our respects to those who have served and are serving our country.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. As the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.”

From the poem "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon. Image copyright Sandi Lear Artist



Pony Club Australia Zone 23 Pony Club Community Bank Galston Pony Club NSW Glenorie RSL Club

15/04/2025

🐴 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲!🐣
✅ A round of show jumping or two
✅ Horse soccer
✅ Balloon popping on horseback!
✅ Easter fun!

Please arrive 2.30pm for set up, gear chceck will be at 3pm followed by two riding sessions with jumping and some fun sporting drills. New and 'come and try' riders are most welcome!
And yes...there might also be some chocolate too. 🍫😋

RSVP via FB messenger or via email to [email protected]

🐴 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🐴
https://pca.justgo.com/ and select ‘Arcadia Pony Club'
JustGO User guide:
https://bit.ly/3DXYDyG

And a big thank you to Community Bank Galston for supporting our 2025 coaching clinics!

Pony Club Australia Pony Club NSW Zone 23 Pony Club

16/03/2025

Thank you to our riders, parents and instructors for arriving super early to beat the heat, we had a short but fabulous rally day today jumping, grading and working on our PCA certificates.

Thanks to our experienced NCAS instructor Helen for helping our riders achieve their jump grading today with such style. Incorporating the PCA certificate requirements into the lessons today gave everyone had a chance to refine their skills and demonstrate improved outcomes during their sessions.

“Its not just about the ex*****on in jumping, its also about the elegance in ex*****on”. Well said Helen! 👏

A huge thank you to the parents who came at 7.30am to help us build the course and used record speed to pack away again so we were gone by 10.30am, just as the heat was arriving. 🤩☀️

Our next rally day for Arcadia Pony Club Inc.is a road trip to join our friends at Forest Hills Pony Club on Sunday 6 April for our joint Holly Anderson cross country clinic.
Everyone is welcome, register here: https://bit.ly/4hwBNfj



Pony Club Australia Pony Club NSW Ghostwood Equestrian Community Bank Galston

12/03/2025

𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 - 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Come at our cross country clinic

Arcadia Pony Club Inc. & Forest Hills Pony Club are excited to co-host a cross country clinic with Holly Anderson.

🗓️ Sunday, 6 April 2025
📍 Forest Hills Pony Club, JJ Melbourne Memorial Reserve
Thompson Dr, Terrey Hills

Register now via JustGo:
https://bit.ly/4hwBNfj

Clinic details:
✅ 1.5 hour session with groups of 4-5 riders allocated by XC grade. (SI approval required for PC members)
✅ Clinic numbers are capped
✅ Registrations close 9pm, Wednesday 2 April

All riders welcome:
🎟️ APC & FHPC 2025 members: No charge, priority booking
🎟️ PCA 2025 members: $50
🎟️ Galston Equestrian Club 2025 members : $60 ($30 clinic, $30 one day rider fee)
🎟️ Non PCA/GEC members: $70

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 🌟
Holly Anderson is a 3* Eventer specialising in high performance training of young and upcoming horses and riders. She is an Equestrian Australia Coach, coaching in the Northern Suburbs of Sydney and competing throughout around Australia.

Holly spent her early years riding at Forest Hills Pony Club competing successfully in Zone 23, State and National events with her forward, talented pony that she trained successfully herself. This has given her an opportunity to understand complex training and help other young pony club riders be the best they can be.

Holly is a sensitive and considered coach recognising that different horses and riders have different learning styles and training is not a one size fits all. She is able to personalise her coaching to meet the rider where they are at in their own journey.

Please register early to avoid disappointment. Once you have entered, you will receive notification of the group you are in and your session time. Canteen will be available for drinks, snacks and lunch.

A huge thank you to Community Bank Galston for your partnership and helping to fund these clinics for riders. 🤩 🙏

Pony Club Australia Ghostwood Equestrian Pony Club NSW Zone 23 Pony Club
Dural Pony Club Kenthurst Pony Club Avondale Horse and Pony Club

05/03/2025

What a fabulous event from our friends at Cobbitty Pony Club Events. ❤️🤍🖤

05/03/2025

𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵
Our next rally day is coming in HOT HOT HOT! 🔥🔥🔥 🚀

We have a HUGE day planned with:
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗷𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
- From poles on the ground up to 90cm for those more experienced, all riders are welcome.
- Open to all PCA riders ($20 fee applies for non APC/FHPC riders).
- Heights and spreads info available here: https://bit.ly/41H5GF9

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀
We are early prepping early for our end of year Zone 23 Pony Club Jamboree! This rally day we are focusing on:
- Barrels
- Bending
- Flags

𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
Every certificate earned is a step towards becoming a skilled and knowledgeable horseperson with Pony Club Australia! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4h6AF1V

Plus an amazing canteen with the best sausages from Walker Meats meats plus our yummy toasted sandwiches and drinks and snacks.

And 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - Sunday 6 April - for our upcoming cross country clinic with the amazing Holly Anderson, to be held at Forest Hills Pony Club! Thank you Community Bank Galston for your amazing support as our partner allowing us to run these clinics.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
We welcome riders of all ages and abilities, from 4-80yrs and from beginner to experienced. Go to:
https://pca.justgo.com/ and select ‘Arcadia Pony Club'

Pony Club NSW

28/02/2025

At Arcadia Pony Club Inc. we are very grateful for all of our partners, we love to support the businesses that support our club. So if you're kicking off your new pony club year and need some new gear - Saddleworld Dural has a super 20% OFF STOREWIDE* THIS WEEKEND: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 March.
(*excluding saddles, medical and supplements).

27/02/2025

Thanks Pony Club Australia - we have Certificate work planned for our very next rally day. 🙌✨❤️🤍🖤✅

🌟 This is a PCA Nationals year! 🌟 Proficiency certificates are not just about learning—they’re key to participating in this year’s Nationals events.

Whether it's dressage, showjumping, quiz, formal gymkhana, ODE, tetrathlon or mounted games, each state has specific eligibility criteria, and proficiency certificates are part of the process.

Get certified, be prepared, and join the excitement at Nationals 2025!

💡 Ready to get started? Visit the link to explore the eight proficiency certificate levels and associated manuals, and find out how to begin your certification journey: https://bit.ly/3DZXg28

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗖𝗔 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!

📸 pic via Pony Club NSW from the 2021 PCA Nationals.

Pony Club Queensland Pony Club WA Pony Club Victoria Pony Club Tasmania Pony Club Association NT - PCANT Pony Club Association of South Australia Inc.

27/02/2025

We love seeing our riders out and about competing and learning! 🙌✨🐴

Great job Zahra at Blacktown Show for winning Supreme Champion (Beginners). 👏

And huge congratulations to Gemma and Kayla for their amazing performances representing Arcadia Pony Club Inc. at Dural Pony Club’s recent Formal Gymkhana with Gemma winning Champion 9yrs and under and Kayla having an amazing day out with her new stock horse, Harley! He’s a cutie. 🤎

Don’t forget to message our FB page with any of your events and outings.

🖤🤍❤️



Community Bank Galston Pony Club Australia Zone 23 Pony Club Pony Club NSW

25/02/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 - 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰!

Come at our Strong Foundations Dressage clinic this Sunday!

Camilla Mowbray is a well known coach who is able to help horses and riders build strong training foundational skills in their flatwork to create successful partnerships and success.

Riders will be in groups of four in each one hour session to maximise the learning for horse and rider. Camilla has a unique ability to meet the horse and rider where they are at, delivering clear easy to understand exercises creating a relaxed and fun learning environment.

Camilla has an impressive competitive and coaching background:
✅ Member of the EA NSW Coaching Committee
✅ Equestrian Australia Coach
✅ Bachelor of Psychology Science
✅ Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling
✅ Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment

The clinic is open to:
Arcadia Pony Club Inc. 2025 members - no charge
Pony Club Australia 2025 members - $30
Galston Equestrian Club 2025 members - $60 ($30 clinic, $30 one day rider fee)
Non PCA/GEC members - $70

Please register early to avoid disappointment. Once you have entered, you will receive notification of the group you are in and your session time. Canteen will be available for drinks, snacks and lunch.

Enter via JustGo:
https://bit.ly/4kd1DaY

Pony Club Australia Ghostwood Equestrian Pony Club NSW Zone 23 Pony Club

Dural Pony Club Forest Hills Pony Club Kenthurst Pony Club Avondale Pony Club

14/02/2025

📣 Hey all riders! 📣

In line with our flexible working arrangements 😝 (and also appreciating our parents that don't mind the odd late start for a Sunday), our rally day this Sunday will kick off with a 12pm arrival. ⏰

The weather forecast is 13 - 23 degrees so nice and cool! The only thing that will be HOT is our toastie machine with our afternoon toasties! 😋

Please arrive promptly for set up and troop drill before our rally commences. We are super excited for our poles and grids sessions plus kicking off our 2025 Pony Club Australia certificate work. 🙌

New to pony club?
You're most welcome to come along and say hello and meet the Committee and our NCAS trained instructors. You are alos do a one day "Come and Try" - message us for more info. 📧



Pony Club Australia Ghostwood Equestrian Saddleworld Dural Community Bank Galston Horseland Dural Walker Meats Galston Gourmet Deli Zone 23 Pony Club

10/02/2025

WOW! 🤩

We are STILL receiving such great feedback from our ‘Introduction to Polocrosse clinic'. A huge shout out to Polocrosse Association of New South Wales coaches – Kevin, Stan and Billy, for such an amazing clinic last rally day. Our riders are so keen for another clinic later this year. Anyone keen for an Interclub or Zone Polocrosse Challenge as a new idea – Zone 23 Pony Club and Zone 26 Pony Club? 🤔😂

It was great to see our returning riders along plus our lovely friends from Forest Hills Pony Club that joined us on the day, they were a super skilled polocrosse group by the end of the clinic!
We also welcomed a number of Come and Try riders too, we hope you had a great day and got a taste of pony club.

And of course a big thank you to Walker Meats for the best sausages for our BBQ and sausage sangers – everyone loved lunch! 🥪

Next rally day: Sunday 16 February ⬇️
We have a fabulous day planned with:
✅ Poles
✅ Grids
✅ Pony Club Australia Certificate work

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓:
https://pca.justgo.com/ and select ‘Arcadia Pony Club'
JustGO User guide:
https://bit.ly/3DXYDyG

But wait there's more!
On Sunday, 2 March we are very excited to offer a special high performance dressage clinic with Camilla Mowbray.
Free for APC members, fee for non-members.

Community Bank Galston
Glenorie RSL Club
Saddleworld Dural
Horseland Dural Tinney Eventing
Walker Meats
Galston Gourmet Deli
Ghostwood Equestrian
Pony Club Australia
Zone 23 Pony Club

30/01/2025

New year - new gear?

Getting ready for your first rally day? Check out Saddleworld Dural's promotion to get ready for the new riding year.

20% OFF Jodhpur Boots from Baxter and Ariat, VIPA Safety Vests and Helmets from KEP, Zilco and Aussie Rider.
*Available in store only at Saddleworld Dural. Excluding Charles Owen.

Sale ends Sunday 2/2/25.

20/01/2025

🐴 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🐴

𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚
Arcadia Pony Club Inc. welcomes riders of all ages and abilities, from 4-80yrs and from beginner to experienced.

𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝑬𝑵 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒔 (𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔)
Join Arcadia Pony Club Inc. in 2025 and attend TEN free specialist clinics the first Sunday of each month from February to October delivered by qualified, specialist instructors.

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆:
1. Introduction to Polocrosse with Polocrosse Association of New South Wales
2. High performance Dressage with Camilla Mowbray
3. Cross Country Jumping clinic with Holly Anderson
4. Mounted games skills with MGANSW - Mounted Games Association of NSW
5.Katie Kelly of KK Equestrian
6. John Thompson of John Thompson Dressage
7. Show jumping clinic with Holly Anderson
8. Working equitation clinic
9. Introduction to Tetrathlon clinic
10. Equestrian Vaulting clinic with Wellington Park Equestrian

A huge thank you to Community Bank Galston for your partnership enabling us to run these amazing clinics! 🫶

𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒍𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔
The third Sunday of the month is a regular rally day run by our APC instructors, all Pony Club Australia National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS). NCAS is the coaching framework of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Sessions include flatwork, horse archery, tetrathlon, showjumping, sporting and PCA Certificate sessions work (theory and practical) and assessments.

𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒃 𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕
- Deepen your equestrian knowledge, skills and experience with a recognised certification, blending 80 years of sound knowledge and training, with new scientific knowledge about rider safety, horse behaviour and welfare.

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝑨𝑷𝑪 𝑹𝒊𝒃𝒃𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 – 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔!
🗓️ 17 August: Derby show jumping and working equitation competition
🗓️2 November: Mini jamboree - Show jumping, show riding & sporting
*Additional fee for competition entries

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓:
https://pca.justgo.com/ and select ‘Arcadia Pony Club'
JustGO User guide:
https://bit.ly/3DXYDyG

Community Bank Galston
Glenorie RSL Club
Saddleworld Dural
Horseland Dural
Tinney Eventing
Walker Meats
Galston Gourmet Deli
Ghostwood Equestrian

Pony Club Australia
Zone 23 Pony Club Pony Club NSW

15/01/2025

Thanks Pony Club Australia - we love the Welfare Wednesday updates. ❤️🤍🖤💚💛

🐴 Welfare Wednesday: Emergency Preparedness for Horse Owners 🐴

Bushfires and floods are a reality of life in Australia, and horse owners must take proactive steps to minimise risks and safeguard their animals. Preparedness is essential to ensure the welfare and survival of your horses during emergencies.

🌟 Long-term preparation measures include:

▪️ Microchipping: Ensure your horse is microchipped for permanent identification.
▪️ Float and truck training: Train your horse to load calmly and quickly onto a float or truck.
▪️ Emergency planning: Develop a comprehensive emergency plan that includes evacuation and safe zones for your horses.

🌟 Immediate actions in the face of imminent danger:

▪️ Relocation: Move horses to a safe, pre-designated area well ahead of advancing danger.
▪️ Internal gates: If evacuation by float is not possible, open internal gates to provide escape routes.
▪️ Remove rugs and halters: These items can burn or melt in extreme heat, causing severe injury.
▪️ Identification: Write your contact details on your horse’s hooves or hide for identification.
▪️ Emergency kit: Carry a kit containing photographs and proof of ownership, feed, water containers, a horse first aid kit, and essential supplies.

For detailed guidance, consult your local Department of Agriculture and fire authority. Taking these steps today can make all the difference during an emergency.

ACT Fire & Rescue: https://esa.act.gov.au/fire-rescue
Queensland Fire & Emergency Services: https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au
Country Fire Authority (VIC): https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Metropolitan Fire Service (SA): https://www.mfs.sa.gov.au
Department of Fire & Emergency Services (WA): https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au
NT Fire & Rescue Service: https://pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue-service
Tasmania Fire Service: https://www.fire.tas.gov.au
NSW Rural Fire Service: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

*This information is adapted from Pony Club Australia's Horse Welfare Policy.