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The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Your Horse
When we think about horse welfare, we often focus on physical health—proper nutrition, veterinary care, and a suitable living environment. However, an equally important aspect of welfare is mental stimulation. Horses are intelligent, curious...
Updates Coming to the Community Coaching Essential Skills Course in April 2025
The Australian Sports Commission has announced an update to the Community Coaching Essential Skills course, set to launch in April 2025. These changes are based on feedback from users and coach developers and are designed to make the course more...
Get Ready for Shetland Racing and the National Pony Racing Series
Pony Club Australia and Thoroughbred Industry Careers are excited to bring members two incredible racing opportunities – Shetland Racing and the National Pony Racing Series. Shetland Racing – NSW and VIC New South Wales Pony Club riders can qualify...
Is a thicker bit really kinder?
By Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine Bit Fitting Welcome to 2025! I’m looking forward to sharing more information about bitting with you this year. This month we’re going to look at a very commonly believed bitting myth. This is information we may...
Embracing the Journey
Freya Inggs’ journey with horses and Pony Club is one of resilience, patience, and personal growth. From her early days riding at Riding for the Disabled in Darwin to becoming a cherished member of Canberra Riding Club Pony Club (CRC), Freya has...
Bitting: A Tool for Communication, Not a Shortcut for Training
By Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine Bit Fitting*. People often book a bitting consult because they’ve come up against a training challenge, and they’re keen to see if a change in their bit will assist them through it. I’m always quick to let them...
Arcadia Pony Club Riders Vault Into Action with Equestrian Vaulting Clinic
Arcadia Pony Club in NSW recently partnered with Wellington Park Equestrian for an ‘Introduction to Equestrian Vaulting’ clinic to highlight Equestrian Vaulting as one of Pony Club Australia’s ‘disciplines of the month’. Riders from Arcadia Pony...
Easy Horse Gingerbread Treats
Get your ponies in on the festive fun with these simple and safe gingerbread treats! Ingredients 2 cups of rolled oats 1 cup of whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 cup of molasses 1/4 cup of unsweetened...
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...
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