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Pony Club Australia keeps members and their families, potential members, and supporters up to date with the latest news through regular newsletters. The newsletters are emailed to members and available to anyone visiting our website.
PCA Newsletters
Pony Club Australia’s China Exchange
Report from Teach Coach, Carol Hobson The Pony Club Australia team embarked on a rewarding and action-packed trip to...
Steps to Saddling: Essential Skills for Young Riders
Is your young rider ready to saddle up with confidence? At Pony Club, our D Certificate members start learning how to saddle their horses independently, under a coach’s watchful eye. Knowing the basics of saddling is a crucial part of safe and...
Sleep and Equine Welfare: Are We Paying Attention?
Horses, like humans, require quality sleep to maintain optimal health and well-being. However, their sleep patterns, environment, and social needs differ significantly from our own. Linda Greening, in her research on equine sleep behaviour,...
Turlinjah Park Named Newest PCA Accredited Riding Centre
Turlinjah Park Equestrian Centre is proud to announce its official accreditation as a Pony Club Australia (PCA) Accredited Riding Centre. This exciting milestone brings new opportunities for local riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy top-tier...
BETTER BITS FOR HAPPY PONIES
Why it's time to rethink pony bitting for comfort and performance. By Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine . Email Fiona: bitrightequine@gmail.com Our amazing pony friends have for a very long time had very limited choices for bits. I’m sure...
Spring Rugging: Why Less is More
As spring approaches and the days start getting longer and warmer, it’s time to think about how we care for our horses in this transitional season. One of the key areas to consider is rugging—particularly, the risk of over-rugging as the...
PCA NEWSLETTER: APRIL 2024
In this newsletter: Bits and nosebands, China exchange team, Tetrathlon’s top performers, when to worm your horse, places Pony Club can take you, Shetlands on show
PCA NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2024
In this newsletter: In this newsletter: 10 reasons to walk your horse, win a mounting block, #BeKind, proficiency certificates, international teams
PCA NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 2024
In this newsletter: International exchange opportunities, Win a horse book, Children and Social Media, Pony Racing, Working Overseas
PCA NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 2023
In this newsletter: PCA National Championships results, JustGo Guide, Hot weather policy, International Tetrathlon opportunity, art competition
PCA NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2023
In this newsletter: PCA Awards finalists; National Championships start; Recruiting New Members; Say Thank You; Avoiding laminitis;
PCA NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 2023
In this newsletter: PCA Awards finalists; National Championships start; Recruiting New Members; Say Thank You; Avoiding laminitis;
PCA NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 2023
In this newsletter: Meet the new CEO, Arenas that Last, Women in Sports Leadership, Mounted Games rules update, Rugging for Spring
PCA NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2023
In this newsletter: PCA Awards Open; Trip to China; CEO Says Farewell; Pony Racing; Child Safety; National Championships update
PCA NEWSLETTER: JULY 2023
In this newsletter: Showman event, Concussion signs, Pony Race Tester Days, Coaching competition, Emergency First Aid for Horses
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