Two Wells Equestrian & Pony Club

Two Wells Equestrian & Pony Club Prospective members are asked to go to www.twepc.com.au, fill out an Expression of Interest form and forward it to [email protected]

The Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club began as the Two Wells and Districts Club in January 1979. Pentti Puro and Don Clark were the first President and Vice President respectively. An area adjacent to Booloman Minga was made available by the Williams family for rallies. Mallala Council was approached in 1983 for grounds, and then permanent grounds on Aunger Road, Lewiston became available in 1986. Early in 1987, the Clubrooms were erected.

That's a wrap!Thank you to all who helped make this year a great year at twepc.We finished up with our usual Xmas party ...
08/12/2024

That's a wrap!
Thank you to all who helped make this year a great year at twepc.
We finished up with our usual Xmas party at the pool.
Many awards and patches earned throughout the year.
Guest apperance by the crew from Baywatch who presented the inaugural twepc 4x200 relay trophy.
A hotly contested event, nail-biting finish won by the amazing team of Kathy, Di, Denise and James....

20/11/2024

Please be advised that due to the very hot forecast this weekend, our Friday Nov 22nd Freshmans Showjumping will be postposed.

Watch this space for our next date :)

11/11/2024
We were very pleased to have a large group of riders represent TWEPC and the Lower North Zone Pony Club Inc  at the rece...
25/10/2024

We were very pleased to have a large group of riders represent TWEPC and the Lower North Zone Pony Club Inc at the recent PCASA State Championships.

Here are some of them with their prizes at our most recent rally.

We had an extremely interesting and informative presentation from Dr Lynn Smythe from the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital...
22/10/2024

We had an extremely interesting and informative presentation from Dr Lynn Smythe from the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital at our rally on Sunday, focusing on preventative health care for our horses and ponies.

She also helped us to Body Condition Score each of our mounts, and discussed Equine Metabolic Syndrome, vaccinations and sand colic prevention.

A big thankyou to Dr Lynn and vet student Charlotte :)

We had a fantastic time last night, bowling with the Lower North Zone Pony Club Inc We can't wait til next time!
19/10/2024

We had a fantastic time last night, bowling with the Lower North Zone Pony Club Inc

We can't wait til next time!

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15/10/2024

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๐—ช๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—™๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ช๐—˜๐——๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ: ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—–๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฏ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ข๐—น๐—ฑ

At PCA, horse welfare is at the heart of everything we do. One key aspect of our Horse Welfare Policy is the rule that horses under four years old are not permitted to participate in competitive Pony Club activities, with the exception of walk/trot dressage from the age of three. This policy isnโ€™t just about setting an age limit; itโ€™s about protecting young horses and ensuring they have the best chance at a long, healthy, and sound life.

๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐——๐—ผ ๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€?
Horses, like humans, need time to develop physically and mentally. Although they may look mature on the outside, a horseโ€™s musculoskeletal system continues to grow well into their fifth year. The bones, joints, and soft tissues are still forming, which means young horses are more prone to injury if overworked or asked to perform strenuous tasks too soon. The early years of a horseโ€™s life should be about light work and education, not intense competition.

While a three-year-old horse can participate in basic walk/trot dressage, which involves low-intensity movements, anything more complex or demanding can have serious implications. This lighter work allows them to start learning balance, rhythm, and response to aids without placing undue strain on their still-maturing bodies.

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜†

โ–ช Increased Risk of Injury
Competitive activities, especially those involving jumping, high-speed movement, or sudden changes in direction, place significant stress on the bones, joints, and ligaments of a young horse. Overworking these delicate structures can result in injuries like tendon strain, joint damage, or even fractures, which may cause long-term lameness.

โ–ช Developmental Problems
Pushing a young horse too hard before their bones are fully developed can lead to growth plate injuries. The growth plates, or areas of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of long bones, are highly vulnerable to stress. Damage to these areas can affect the horseโ€™s overall development, potentially leading to lifelong soundness issues.

โ–ช Mental Fatigue
While physical development is critical, we canโ€™t overlook the mental aspect of training young horses. Introducing a young horse to intense competition too soon can lead to burnout, anxiety, or behaviour issues. Just like children, young horses need time to mature mentally and emotionally. By gradually introducing them to low-stress activities, we set them up for future success in a way that supports their overall well-being.

โ–ช Shortened Career
Horses that are overworked or pushed into competition at a young age often experience a shortened competitive career due to the early onset of soundness issues. By adhering to the Pony Club policy, we allow horses to grow strong and healthy, ensuring they have the longevity to enjoy a full and productive riding life.

๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐˜
At Pony Club, we believe in building a solid foundation for horses and riders alike. By respecting the natural growth and development of young horses, we not only protect their physical and mental health but also create the best conditions for a long, happy partnership between horse and rider.

Letโ€™s always remember: Itโ€™s not about pushing young horses into competition as early as possible. Itโ€™s about giving them the time, care, and training they need to develop into sound, happy athletes for the future.

For more information on our Horse Welfare Policy or advice on training young horses, please visit: https://ponyclubaustralia.com.au/horse-welfare/

๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ: ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜ข ๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜บ ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ-๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ.

From our Zone page "Got to be proud of our little zone, what a great day at the State Championships โ€“ every rider should...
06/10/2024

From our Zone page

"Got to be proud of our little zone, what a great day at the State Championships โ€“ every rider should be really proud of their achievements, all the scores were really close so while some didnโ€™t bring a ribbon home they should be so happy with how they went in very big classes โ€“ Well done everyone.
Preliminary dressage โ€“ Green Division
Alexis Haynes & Woodstock Aventel Toreo โ€“ equal 4th with 66%
Kristy Pearn & Back in Black โ€“ 7thwith 66.8%
Jarrah Cleary & Midnight โ€“ 8th with 64.4%
Thomas Richardson & Gypsy โ€“ 10thwith 64%
Preliminary Dressage Red Division
Melissa Adamson & Grandview French Connection 8th with 62%
Thomas Richardson & Scooter 13thwith 60%
Megan Swalue & Jive 19th with 56%
Shylee Justice & Bucky 22nd with 54.6%
Prelim Dressage Teams - this was a big comp with 11 teams taking part
Team 1 โ€“ Kristy, Jarrah, Mel & Tom โ€“ 4th
Team 2 โ€“ Alexis, Tom, Megan, Shylee โ€“ 6th.
Novice Dressage
Alix Bell & Yanina On Cloud 9 โ€“ 3rdon 67.79%
Scarlett Knight & Kohinoor Seeker 8thon 64.33%
James Richardson & Will 9th on 64.04%
Kristy Pearn & Back in Black 11thon 61.83%
Taylor Kaczan & Asham Bailey 13thon 61.45%
Melissa Adamson & Grandview French Connection 19th on 58.94%
Novice Team โ€“ Alix, James, Kristy & Mel - 1st
Elementary Dressage
James Richardson & Will โ€“ 1stwith 63.43% - PCASA State Champions
Alix Bell & Yanina On Cloud 9 โ€“ 2ndwith 63.29%
Scarlett Knight & Kohinoor Seeker โ€“ 3rd61.14%
Taylor Kaczan & Asham Bailey โ€“ 4thwith 59.71%
Elementary Team comprise of the four riders above 1st
Novice Horse & Rider of the Year
Scarlett Knight & Kohinoor Seeker"

Some of our coaches attended the PCASA Coaches Update this weekend - thanks to presenters and to Kangarilla Pony Club fo...
29/09/2024

Some of our coaches attended the PCASA Coaches Update this weekend - thanks to presenters and to Kangarilla Pony Club for hosting :)

We had a fantastic day today at our Prix Caprilli - a big thank you to everyone who attended and helped out!See you next...
22/09/2024

We had a fantastic day today at our Prix Caprilli - a big thank you to everyone who attended and helped out!

See you next time :)

Good luck Michaela and Wicky
18/09/2024

Good luck Michaela and Wicky

Don't forget to get your entries in for our September 22nd Prix Caprilli - they close tomorrow!Entry form and tests are ...
14/09/2024

Don't forget to get your entries in for our September 22nd Prix Caprilli - they close tomorrow!

Entry form and tests are available at

The Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club began as the Two Wells and Districts Club in January 1979.ย Pentti Puro and Don Clark were the first President and Vice President respectively. An area adjacent to Booloman Minga was made available by the Williams family for rallies.ย 

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Aunger Road
Lewiston, SA
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