By Fiona Dearing, Bit Right Equine Bit Fitting Many Pony Club members choose an off the track thoroughbred as their first large horse. They’re often a super choice. For a young person prepared to put in the work required they’ll repay you ten-fold....

As the days grow longer and warmer, spring brings a significant change to pasture quality and availability. This seasonal shift is a favourite for many horse owners, but it’s not without its challenges. The surge of fresh spring grass can impact your horse’s diet, requiring adjustments to ensure they receive the right nutrition based on their workload and health needs.

We are thrilled to welcome Equinade on board as a sponsor of the PCA Annual Awards coming up in October!

We’re in the middle of the Olympics and of course, this generates much commentary around equine welfare issues and the ‘Holy Trinity’ of Whips, Spurs and Bits. Some of this commentary is from well-informed sources, some of it from those who’ve seen their first dressage test or show jumping round in four years and take to social media in a flurry of ‘you shouldn’t need any of those things to create harmony’ and everything in-between.

This September, Pony Club Australia is excited to send a fantastic team to the International Mounted Games Exchange (IMGE) in Canada. Our team members, each bringing their own unique experiences and dedication, are eager to compete and represent Australia. Let’s get to know them.

At Pony Club, our horses participate in various activities, and it's essential to consider their well-being. As responsible owners, we need to be mindful of how much work is suitable for our horses. Researchers have studied the ideal...

Pony Club Australia is thrilled to welcome VIPA Body Protection Vests as a sponsor of the PCA Annual Awards. VIPA is an Australian-owned and operated business founded by retired champion jockey Greg Childs and his wife, Diane. They will be...

Meet Natasha Schilling, a 15-year-old from Mildura Alcheringa Pony Club in Victoria. Natasha has been a part of Pony Club since she was eight, and she recently achieved an exciting milestone by graduating from the Pony Club Australia Leadership...

Meet Hanna Bailey, a 15-year-old member of the Midlands Pony Club in Tasmania. Hanna recently graduated from the Pony Club Australia Leadership Certificate Program. This program is designed for members aged 14 to 18 and aims to develop leadership...

We are thrilled to announce that Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) will continue its generous sponsorship of the Pony Club Australia Annual Awards. TBA, the national peak body for the Australian thoroughbred breeding industry, is dedicated to advocating for breeders and supporting rural communities.

One of the questions I ask groups at Pony Clubs when I’m there is if they clean their knife and fork after eating dinner each night. It’s a question that often produces some interesting answers, ‘my mum does’ is a favourite, cue aghast parent in the background!