Channon Dunoon Pony Club

24/02/2022

Due to a huge amount of rain unfortunately the rally day will be cancelled this Saturday.

Watch this space for info on our next rally day

23/02/2022

If you wish to attend the 2022 state championships, see below details 🙂

Entries are now open for Pony Club NSW 2022 State Sporting, Campdraft and Team Penning CHampionships to be held at Coonamble Showground, in Zone 4 on 9-11 April.

All entries are via the JustGo system at the following link -
https://pca.justgo.com/Workbench.mvc/Show/6?ref=027DDF9AD02CE7C0465C6F90C6F6971954379302

PLEASE NOTE: You must contact your Zone Chief Instructor prior to entering for approval.

In addition you must complete the following:

1. Horse Identification Form - To be completed by rider/parent or guardian and include all appropriate signatures. (This must be sent to your Zone Chief Instructor for signing)
2. Horse Health Declaration Form - Please complete the Horse Health Declaration form within three days leading up to the State Championship and present to event officials on arrival. PLEASE DO NOT POST TO THE STATE OFFICE.
The costing for the event has been itemised based on whether you are there for 1 or all 3 disciplines. Please go over this carefully. We have included examples within the ticket on entry.

All entries will have the following:
• Entry Fee - PER DISCIPLINE
• Administration Fee - PER RIDER
• Camping - PER FAMILY
• Stabling/Yarding - PER HORSE
• First Aid Levy - PER RIDER
• Cattle Levy - PER EVENT (excluding Sporting)

ENTRIES CLOSE 11 March 2022 at 5pm.

22/02/2022

Don’t forget, RALLY DAY this Saturday 26th Feb

We have some fun activities planned for you all with great instructors so make sure you don’t miss out!

Coronation Park, The Channon.
Arrive at 9am for a 9:30am start

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17/02/2022

Rally days

We will be holding a rally day this Saturday 19th Feb at Coronation Park.
The lovely Pauline will be instructing.

Please arrive at 9am to help set up for a 9:30am start.

Don’t forget to bring $5 for the ground levy.

We will also have a rally day on the 26th Feb at Coronation Park

9am arrival for a 9:30am start

*watch this space for further details*

Look forward to seeing you all there!! 🤗

17/02/2022

Free webinar - Introduction to Horse Archery

Open to State Coaches, Pony Club coaches and Club members.
Tuesday March 1 8pm -9pm AEDT. No charge. Zoom link below.

The guest speaker is Hayley Chambers from Animal Instincts Australia, one of the coaches who helped PCA set up the Horse Archery Rule Book.
Topics include:
- Safety, safety, safety
- Type of horse needed (breed not important; most horses can do this)
- Why it is suitable for almost all ages to try
- Outlay for a basic kit
- Desensitising; how long it takes, handling problems
- When are riders competition ready?

A representative from Cockatoo Pony Club will also explain how their Club started with cheap basic equipment such as suction cap arrows, and the reactions from members and parents.

Attendees are advised to have read over the Horse Archery Rule Book first, (on the website under Sports/Competition Rules) and have any questions ready, or email your questions in now to [email protected]

Recording:
The plan is to also record the webinar and put it on the PCA website for those who cannot make the live session (another reason to send in your questions).

How to join in the webinar:
Topic: Pony Club Australia Horse Archery introduction
Time: March 1, 2022 08:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83062363717
Meeting ID: 830 6236 3717

Event listing:
https://www.facebook.com/events/487534306160084/?ref=newsfeed

Please share this widely.

Photo: a South Australia member during a Pony Club horse archery lesson.

09/02/2022

**REMINDER**

Don't forget we have our 'Sign on Rally day' this Saturday.

If you wish to attend you need to be a PCNSW member.

If you need any help registering please don't hestiate to send us a message or an email on [email protected]

Click the below link to become a member of our wonderful club.
https://pca.justgo.com

We can't wait to see everyone on Saturday.

31/01/2022

In case any current members got this email this morning.

Oops – sometimes new systems can be a bit bumpy!

Last night you may have received a Membership Reminder by email saying you needed to renew. Please rest assured, if you have already renewed your membership , that it is still current and is not cancelled.

If you haven’t yet renewed, login to https://pca.justgo.com/Account.mvc/SignIn with your Pony Club ID in the username and select Forgot Password. This will trigger a reset password email notification.

From there, you should be able to click on the link and renew your membership.

30/01/2022

**EXCITING NEWS**

Channon Dunoon PC will be moving to the Turf Club in Lismore.
Earthworks are to be completed first and hopefully by the middle of the year we will be there.

Watch this space for further updates on the grounds.

If you are looking for a Pony Club that is based in Lismore then this is the club for you!

Register your interest below to find out more information on signing up!

https://bit.ly/3IEbRgY

Please click the link to complete this form.

30/01/2022

28/01/2022

Pony Club NSW offer lots of fun and different events

Attention all Mounted Games fans

For Zones
Expressions Of Interest - Host a Mounted Games Squad Training weekend!

The NSW Pony Club Mounted Games Squad trains on the 4th weekend of every month. This year, the squad is offering zones or areas the opportunity to host a training weekend where you can see some of the best riders in the state and learn all about mounted games! Ideally, we are looking for clubs and zones who have little experience in mounted games and would benefit from seeing it in action. For more information and to register your zones interest, please fill out this quick form. https://forms.gle/YxDCctgS2Vxa3xyW8
If you have questions, you can also email [email protected].

For Riders
🌟Applications for the NSW Mounted Games Squads are now Open!🌟
Applications are open to riders passionate about mounted games in the following groups:
• SENIOR – Riders aged 16 years and Under 26 years as at 1st January 2022
• JUNIOR - Riders’ aged 13 to 15 years as at 1st of January 2022 (i.e. no older than 16 years
during the year of national competition). If not selected will automatically be considered for Development/Novice Squad
• DEVELOPMENT - Riders' aged 10 - 15 years as at 1st of January 2022
Applications close 31st January. Information and forms at:
https://pcansw.org.au/media/news/pca-nsw-mounted-games-squad-applications-for-2022

27/01/2022

Sign on Rally Day - 12th February - Channon Dunoon Show grounds

We invite both child and adult riders to come join Channon Dunoon Pony Club.

9am arrival for 9:30am gear check and start.

Sausage sizzle and drinks available for purchase for lunch

If you wish to attend or would like more information to sign up click on the below link to register your interest.

https://bit.ly/3IEbRgY

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

10/01/2022

Welcome to 2022. It's a great year to put PROGRESS over perfection.

As horse riders, there are lots of things that we want to perfect, but aiming for perfection can be a sure way to feel like a failure (spoiler: the closer you get, the further away you realise you are!)

By putting progress over perfection, not only will you feel better about yourself and your horse – but you will be setting yourself up for success.

Everything we do with horses can be broken down into smaller and smaller progress points.

For example, a great rein back starts with your horse just bracing their chest muscles. A perfect walk onto the float starts with one hoof on the ramp. Even that starts with the horse moving towards the float, and that requires a good ‘go’ in hand and so on. These are all progress points on the road to success.

We talk about this in the Pony Club Australia Syllabus in relation to ‘shaping’ (at C*), but that approach is set up from the very first Certificate by our constant focus on reward training.

The best thing about putting progress over perfection is that you get to celebrate all your little wins along the way!

We would love to hear what your ‘big’ goal is for 2022 and what you think the very first step along the way will be.

01/01/2022

Happy New Year!

We have secured a spot to run the bbq at Bunnings Warehouse Lismore on the 29th January.
Please come and say hi and enjoy a sausage sizzle and drink to further support our club.

Look forward to seeing you all there!

18/12/2021

A great opportunity 🐴💰

10/12/2021

Pony Club Australia has produced an informative video on what to do in the event of an incident or suspected concussion.The video explain how to identify a c...

07/12/2021

If you are an NCAS Level One, Old System Level Two or instructor in the process of preparing for their NCAS Level One instructors accreditation, don't miss out on this opportunity to spend a day or two learning from some of Australia's leading coaches!

There are limited spaces so get in quick - Applications close 1st January 2022

Follow the below link to sign up:
https://forms.office.com/r/vRtNHKL9WQ

01/12/2021

Are you a Pony Club Instructor wanting to expand your skills?

A Two day seminar is being made available for NCAS Level One, Old System Level Two and instructors in the process of preparing for their NCAS Level One instructors accreditation. This is an incredible opportunity for our more senior instructors to spend one or two days with Australia's leading coaches at the 2022 PCANSW State Camp. This course will also count as days towards your Instructors update criteria.

Follow the below link to sign up:
https://forms.office.com/r/vRtNHKL9WQ

Applications close: 1st January

Photo: Ian Vaughn Photography

30/11/2021

With holiday season fast approaching, now is a better time than ever to check your horses pastures for poisonous plants and weeds.

When removing these plants, don't forget to also remove the roots as well (it will save you a lot of time and effort in the long run)!

The PDF can be found at: https://pcansw.org.au/coaching/rally-days

23/11/2021

Horses very rarely require a de-worming treatment once every 3 months, or once every 6 weeks.

De-worming on a schedule like this only overexposes parasites to drugs and drives drug resistance to develop.

As with nearly any other disease (human or animal), get a diagnosis before treatment.

The best way to responsibly use de-worming drugs is to check your horses via a f***l egg count (FEC). It's easier than it sounds!

Most local vets will be able to do a FEC for you. You just need to take them a sample of your horse's manure, then wait for the results and advice about what de-worming product to use, if at all.

Once on a schedule of FECs, most horses will only require two FECs a year. In the long run, this can turn out cheaper than simply deworming the horses routinely without knowing they need it.

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

05/11/2021

Hi All,

As the end of the year approaches, we have just a few more events left before the new year.

We will be holding a rally day to trial the grounds at the Turf club on the 21st November, which will be followed by our AGM.
Our lovely little club needs all the support it can get so please come to the AGM to have your say.

Don’t forget you need to be double vaccinated to attend any Pony Club event.

We would love to see everyone there!

03/11/2021

Have you entered the virtual Stables Showdown yet?

PCA’s Youth Advisory Council is giving you the chance to show your team spirit in the PCA Virtual National Championships.🚩

If you love a competition, get cracking and send us a photo of your team colours 🤩 or a video like Team Tassie https://youtu.be/NsrxNJUl1Z0

The guidelines for the Virtual Stables Showdown Competition 🐴 can be found on our Instagram site

Give us your best team cheer, decorate your stable or float in your State colours or get creative!🥳

Entries can be a photo or video and can be shared on Instagram or Facebook by tagging and or emailing [email protected]

02/11/2021

Want to know a secret of good horse training?

End your training session on three correct or improved repetitions in a row.

This is better than simply finishing on one good repetition because with three you are beginning to form a habit.

It is always better to do a short session of good ‘work’ than a long session of any kind of work - good or bad.

You will then often see greater results in your next session.

Reproduced from the Pony Club Australia B Certificate Manual (2020).

21/10/2021

With covid restrictions easing we can now hold Rally days again. Yay!

See below details of our upcoming rally days.
Please note anyone over the age of 16 must be double vaccinated to be able to attend and show proof of such.
Please make sure you carry a mask on you at all times (must be worn indoors) and social distance.

24th October - location to be advised.
Arrive 9:00am for 9:30am start.

31st October - Channon Dunoon Show Ground
Arrive 8:30am for 9:00am start.

Please make sure you have a copy of your covid vaccine record.

Can everyone please advise if you’re wishing to attend so we have an idea of numbers.

Look forward to seeing everyone there! 🐴🐎

18/10/2021

If you could phone a friend and ask them a horse related question what would be top of your list? Behaviour, feed, training?

Today at 4.45 pm on the Pony Club Australia Instagram live you have the chance to ask Holly Mills some of these questions live or post them in the comments and Holly will get to as many as she can.

Holly is an Equine Nutrition advisor at Mitavite, with a Bachelor of Animal Science and equine nutrition is her passion, but your questions can be related to anything that is going on with your horse 🤠

Holly loves absolutely everything about her job and one of her favourite things is being able to interact with hundreds of horse owners ❤

Holly has a special love for Pony Club and attended Macclesfield Pony Club, she has just recently purchased her current horse Archie, who may make a cameo in the live.

So from Holly's paddock to yours - join us today at 4.45 pm or watch the live later on our Instagram page
Mitavite Pony Club Australiaeq

14/10/2021

Are you 15-24 years old and of State standard in Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, Mounted Games, Formal Gymkhana or Tetrathlon? Then you should look at applying for State Camp!

The application closing date is fast approaching, so if you are interested, head to https://pcansw.org.au/events/state-interstate-events to download and fill in your application form

12/10/2021

On International Day of the Girl, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Women Sport Australia announced the CADBURY Get in the Game Grants Program.
Grant winners will receive up to $5k worth of funds to support the purchase and design of new female-friendly sporting attire, to navigate uniform barriers and ensure ongoing participation.
These grants have been established to inspire positive change and help support the next generation of female athletes with $150k worth of grants available for sporting clubs and associations across the country to redesign uniform.
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06/10/2021

The Discipline of the Month for October is Sidesaddle. Plenty of great ideas here for learning and having fun.
The DOTM has been emailed to all members and you can also read all about it on our website here:
https://tinyurl.com/pcasidesaddle
All 14 of the Disciplines of the Month can be found on the PCA website under Sports/Discipline of the Month
https://ponyclubaustralia.com.au/.../discipline-of-the.../ 🙂

Photo Credit: Stacey Rusic competing on her super pony Tribal Dynasty

06/10/2021

Horses and Smell

What smells does your horse like? What smells make him pull this face?

* The Flehmen response is when a horse raises its head, curls its lip and inhales. It helps the horse get a better sense of something interesting in the air.

* There have been very few studies of the sense of smell in horses, but we know that stallions do not rely on smell to detect a mare ready for mating, rather her behaviour gives the signal.

* Horses can identify other horses by smell and these individual compounds are mostly a component of hair.

* There is a genetic basis so a horse may recognise its relatives.

* If a person is handling several horses in turn, the scent of the last horse may be detected by the next horse so in this situation it would be better to handle any aggressor in the group last.

* The smell of predator urine causes a fright response in horses and this persists even if the horse has never met such a predator.

* Strong and unfamiliar smells like eucalyptus oil can cause a similar reaction.

* People that are scared or stressed emit specific odours associated with fear and it has been suggested that this will make the horse more flighty or agitated. Research has shown that the opposite may be true, as long as the stressed person is still, with the horse reacting more calmly. This goes to explain the value of equine-assisted therapy for anxiety disorders in humans.

* There is scope to use particular smells associated with positive experiences as a training aid, but the challenge is to identify the smells horses particular like.

Tell what smells your horse likes, and what smells make him give the Flehmen response!

01/10/2021

Applications for Pony Club NSW State Camp are Now open! The Camp will take place on Sunday 9th to Friday 14th January 2022 at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC).⁠
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State Camp brings together the top 75 riders in the disciplines of Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, Mounted Games, Formal Gymkhana and Tetrathlon. ⁠
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Riders receive instruction from top Instructors and lectures from horse industry professionals. These camps are the perfect way to make lifelong friendships with other passionate Pony Club members, improve your riding and have heaps of fun doing it!⁠
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The Application Forms and further information on State Camp can be found at https://pcansw.org.au/events/state-interstate-events ⁠
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Or refer to our Instagram Linkin.bio for the link.