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Grooming for Good Horse Welfare: A Step-by-Step Guide
Grooming isn’t just about making your horse look clean and polished; it’s a vital part of their daily welfare. Through grooming, you can check for injuries, support coat health, and even strengthen your bond. Done regularly and correctly, grooming...
Understanding Rideability: A Closer Look at the Impact of Riders on Horse Welfare
In the world of sports horse evaluations, rideability—the comfort and ease a rider feels while riding a horse—is often a key trait used to judge performance quality. But is rideability truly objective? A recent study, "Rider effects on horses’...
Bitting the Standardbred Horse
By Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine. A couple of months ago I wrote about how to bit the off the track thoroughbred. It would be remiss of me to not also write about our off the track standardbred friends. Did you know the standardbred tolerates the...
Pony Club Legends: Yona Lloyd
From the ranks of Huon Pony Club in Pony Club Tasmania to international eventing, Yona Lloyd's story is a testament to passion, dedication, and a deep love for Pony Club. Yona started like so many young riders in Pony Club, climbing through the...
Epic Wrap-Up: PCA Mounted Games National Championships 2024
The Pony Club Australia Mounted Games National Championships at Woodlands Pony Club in Greenvale, Victoria, delivered an unforgettable weekend of high-speed action, skill, and camaraderie. Junior and senior riders from across Australia gathered for...
2024 PCA Annual Award Nominee: Rachael Edwards
Gillian Rolton Memorial Alumnus Award Rachael Edwards has been a dedicated and passionate member of the Pony Club community for over 37 years, contributing as a rider, coach, mentor, and...
2024 PCA Annual Award Nominee: Nellandra Henry
Gillian Rolton Memorial Alumnus Award Nellandra Henry’s journey with Pony Club began at Perth Horse and Pony Club when she was just eight years old, and continued until she reached the age of...
2024 PCA Annual Award Nominee: The Atkins Family
Gillian Rolton Memorial Alumnus Award The Atkins family is a name synonymous with equestrian sports in Tasmania, with their legacy stretching across three generations. Their passion, expertise,...
2024 PCA Annual Award Nominee: Bev Shandley
Gillian Rolton Memorial Alumnus Award Beverley (Bev) Shandley first joined Berry’s Creek Pony Club in West Gippsland Zone at the age of eight in 1962, the minimum joining age at that time....
2024 PCA Annual Award Nominee: Midlands Pony Club (TAS)
PCA Club of the Year Midlands Pony Club (MPC) is a dynamic, inclusive club dedicated to attracting, retaining, and responding to the needs of its members. The club’s Committee actively analyses...
2024 PCA Annual Award Nominee: Dungog Pony Club (NSW)
PCA Club of the Year Dungog Pony Club has undergone a transformation in recent years, as older members moved on, making way for a new, enthusiastic committee. Now in their second year, this...
2024 PCA Annual Award Nominee: Black River Pony & Hack Club (QLD)
PCA Club of the Year Black River Pony and Hack Club has demonstrated a strong commitment to member engagement over the past 24 months, focusing on two key areas: attracting new members and...
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