Welcome to our club
Mansfield Pony Club rallies are generally held the first Sunday of every month. It is always a busy day with members participating in different activities throughout the day. The activities consist of anything horsey, including dressage, show-jumping, cross-country, games, trail rides and lots more. We are lucky to have the use of fantastic grounds at the Mansfield show-ground and we also have a beautiful cross-country course. The facilities are great with toilets, canteen, spacious yards and a beautiful, huge all-weather arena. Children of all abilities are catered for from leading rein right up to Grade 1 superstars. It is a great day out and a fantastic sport for your kids to grow up with.
Mansfield Pony Club Inc.
Information for new and prospective new members
The club executive and committee are delighted to welcome you to The Mansfield & District Pony Club Inc.
Please take time to read this booklet. It is designed to help you understand how the club operates; explain the benefits of membership and to help you to enjoy your new club.
The club is entirely self-supporting, and so it is essential that members and parents assist in the maintenance of the club grounds & facilities by participating in working bees, helping out at rallies, in the canteen and with fundraising activities so that the running of the club is shared fairly across the membership. If you have any suggestions which you believe will improve our Club please contact a committee member. The names and phone numbers of the committee appear in our monthly newsletter and are listed on the Contents Page of this website. We hope that you will enjoy and participate in the events and activities organised by the Club.
Annual General Meetings are Held in Febuary each year and the club always appreciates and invites new committee members to come along and join the committee. You don’t need to know anything about horses, just be enthusiastic and eager to lend a hand. It is a great way to find out more about how things work and also meet new people.
MEMBERSHIP
To become a member of Mansfield Pony Club an enrolment form must be completed, and signed by a parent or guardian and an enrolment fee must be paid. A member must be financial to be covered by Pony Club Insurance. (This does not cover ambulance costs- you should maintain your own ambulance cover.)
AMBULANCE COVER
The committee would strongly recommend that you have private Ambulance cover as the club does not cover the costs of ambulance travel in an emergency. Coverage is inexpensive and gives riders/parents peace of mind.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB
The objectives for which the Club was formed are:
a. To encourage people to ride horses and to learn and enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding horses.
b. To provide instruction in horse riding and horsemanship and to instil in members the proper care of their animals and gear.
c. To promote the highest ideals of horsemanship and loyalty thereby cultivating strength of character and self-discipline.
d. To hold horse and pony sport events for club members.
e. To encourage and assist all those who are interested in horses and their endeavours to improve their knowledge of and to promote the welfare of and the demand of horses.
PONY CLUB RIDER INFORMATION:
Pony Club is a youth movement and uses the horse as a focal point of interest to train its members in the aims and objectives. The Pony Club member must learn to understand and care for their pony, while at the same time learning to improve their riding skills.
The Pony Club – What it Does
It provides an environment in which a young rider can find knowledge and mutual friendship with other riders.
It encourages participation by providing all members with the opportunity to be involved in riding activities, regardless of their riding ability or the quality of their mounts.
The safety, happiness and enjoyment of its members are of prime concern.
The need for young people to use their leisure time constructively is fulfilled as a great deal of time is involved in owning and caring for a horse or pony.
It is also a social club – bringing together girls and boys of all ages with a common interest.
Uniforms
It is pony club’s policy that the pony club uniform be worn at all times, at all events. Club colours are Royal Blue with a Yellow stripe.
Formal Uniform (representing the club or competing)
v Beige , Fawn, white jodhpurs or moleskins
v Club tie , White shirt
v Club Knitted Jumper
Polo T shirt
v PCAV Badge
v Club saddle cloth
v Boots – brown or black riding boots – flat soles
v Helmet – approved AS/NZS3838,EN1384 + VG1,EN1384 only for helmets made up to and including 2015 or ASTM F1163
Plus a Medical armband
Please note: Leather gaiters are allowed at rallies and competitions if they are the same colour as the rider’s boots.
All Jewellery must be removed unless it is a medic alert bracelet or a watch.
PONY CLUB AIMS & OBJECTIVES
v To encourage young people to ride and learn to enjoy all approved kinds of sport connected with horse and riding
v To provide instruction in horsemastership and to instil in members the proper care of their animals
v To promote the highest ideals of fellowship, citizenship and loyalty and to cultivate strength of character and self-discipline
In our dealings with the riders, in order of importance we place:
FIRST The SAFETY of the riders
SECOND The COMFORT of the horse/pony
THRID The ENJOYMENT of the rider and
The TRAINING of their character
FOURTH The PROGRESS of the rider
PONY CLUBBING
JOY THROUGH PARTICIPATION
TEAM SPIRIT
FINDING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTuAL FRIENDSHIP
NEW CLUB MEMBERS
You will learn many things in the years of owning horses; you will in fact never stop learning. Our club’s aim is to assist your ownership journey, passing on our knowledge and experience to you.
NEWSLETTERS
Any importnat information is emailed to members so please make sure we have your current email address most information can be found on our website
ROSTERS
Our club has 2 Rosters for all members.
Everyone is rostered on during the year to do lunch orders and grounds duty. When you RSVP that you are attending a rally you can choose either set up or pack up duty.
Canteen Roster:
We do not run a canteen at lucnh time anymore as we could not get enough volunteers so we have a lunch order system with one or two families in charge each rally rotating depending on who has RSVP'ed
CLUB EVENTS
The club holds major competitions every year and we call on all parents and riders to assist, whether it is before, during or after a competition. There is always lots of work to be done and all assistance is greatly appreciated. Contact is made via newsletter, via email, direct via phone or at rally days.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
The club has it’s compulsory uniform, jumpers, ties, saddle blankets, peaked caps & Polo tops.
These items are available to all club members.
Competitions :
Competitions held by PCAV or affiliated organisations are usually advertised on the notice boards, through the newsletter or via PCAV web site. www.pcav.org.au
If you need more information, please see your District Commissioner or a committee member who can, in most cases advise you appropriately also experienced club members can help you.
It is up to individual riders and their parents to know the rules of each event they are participating in. Rules/Regulations are all available on the PCAV website.
Rally Days:
A Rally is the back bone of the Pony club. A Working Rally is a rally to which all financial members are eligible to attend and where coaching from the Pony Club Australia of Syllabus of Instruction is given – e.g. flatwork, horsemastership, general knowledge and active riding.
When:
Our club holds working rallies from February to December on the first Sunday of every month unless otherwise advised via the Newsletter and website.
What Time:
The day begins at 10.00 am sharp during winter and members should arrive at the grounds at least 30 – 45 minutes before the first lesson. (Except for the Summer rallies, where we are currently running an earlier start time being 8.45am in order to beat the heat.)
What to do on Arrival:
When you arrive at the Club and have settled your pony/horse, tied them to the float, ensure that they have clean water.
Report in:
All riders need to come to the Shed near the Dog Yard and report into the card secretary. This is to notify them of your attendance at the rally and have your card completed. Your instructor will also tick you off on your horse at gear check and this information will also be used to complete your PCAV Attendance Card.
All riders must always have a responsible parent/guardian on grounds for the whole day. If for some reason this person has to leave the grounds, they must see the Secretary.
Because of our insurance this must be strictly adhered to and unfortunately A RIDER WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN WILL REMAIN UNMOUNTED.
Saddle Up:
Then saddle up and report for the Jock Grey points located on the terrace at the top end of the grounds.
(See Flyer in booklet)
After this move off to your colour group to receive a gear check by your instructor. Within half an hour you should be moving off to your activity with your instructor.
Membership cards:
Upon payment of fees you will receive a membership card.
This card is a bonfire membership and insurance indemnity. Your card must always contain your current address, age, horse, rallies attended and if applicable, the grading of horse for competition. The cards must be presented at all official Pony Club competitions.
The cards are kept at the Secretaries office during all rallies. The card secretary is responsible for entering, attendances for both horse & rider.
Cards are kept by the Card Secretary but you are most welcome to retain your own card as you will need to present it if you compete at an offical Pony Club Competition but you must remember to present it at a rally to have your attendance marked off.
Please make sure you collect your card from the Card Secretary before you go to any competitions.
The Pony Club year at Mansfield consists of a minimum of 11 Rallies, of which members must attend a minimum of 5 in any 12 month span to be a “qualified” Pony Club member. Riders 17 and over need only to attend 2 per year. To be graded, or eligible to compete in PC events on their horse, they must have attended 2 Rallies in the previous 12 months on that horse. Their first grading can only occur after their first two rallies (on the same horse).
A general Rule of Thumb is that we hold our Rallies on “the first Sunday of the month”. However, Mansfield’s local community events and Zone or State events can influence this rule of thumb. We are beholden to the Agricultural and Pastoral Society of Mansfield for the generous use of their grounds and facilities, and for allowing us to build our Cross Country course on their land.
Efficiency Standards (Certificates)
The Pony Club structure encourages Riding Members to prepare for and take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care (horsemastership) and riding (horsemanship). The tests are designed for the member to progress from one standard of learning to the next with certain objectives in mind. Although some requirements of each test may vary slightly from country to country because of geographic location, local activities or climatic conditions, the tests are based on a worldwide policy. The Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction sets out in detail the requirements of each Efficiency Test and is available from the PCA National office or the PCAWA Office. Pre-requisites: Standards D, C, C* or K, B, and A, must be gained in that order. i.e. each is a pre-requisite for the higher standard. There is no pre-requisite for the H Certificate
Ages/Certificate Colours
Minimum ages for Candidates undertaking the Tests, and Certificate colours.
D Standard 7 years Yellow Disc
D* Standard 9 years lime Disc
C Standard 12 years Green Disc
K Standard 14 years Purple Disc
C* Standard 14 years Pink Disc
B Standard – Horse Care 15 years Brown Disc
B Standard – Riding 16 years Red Disc
B Standard (Restricted Jumping) 16 years White Disc
H Standard 17 years Orange Disc
A Standard 17 years Blue Disc
THE STRUCTURE OF PONY CLUB
PCAV STRUCTURE
The Pony Club Association of Victoria was formed in January 1954, with a membership of seven affiliated Clubs. The affairs of the Association have been administered from the Association Headquarters “Irving House”, situated at 12 Warleigh Grove, North Brighton since May 1974. This property was purchased with the assistance of the member Clubs and has been wholly owned by the Association Clubs since 1976. The building was named as a tribute to Miss Kay Irving MBE, Chief Instructor to P.C.A.V. from 1958 – 1983. The Pony Club Association of Victoria is affiliated with the British Horse Society the Australian Pony Club Council and the Equestrian Federation of Australia. The PCAV was incorporated under the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act (the Act) on 26 May 1987.
A committee of management manages the affairs of the Association, in accordance with the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act. In accordance with the PCAV Rules of Incorporation, the PCAV committee of management is the State Council.
STATE COUNCIL
The Council of the Association consists of the Office Bearers, the Treasurer, an Elected Representative from each Zone and the Chief Instructor, but salaried employees of the Association shall not have voting rights.
The Office Bearers of the Pony Club Association of Victoria are elected annually in August, when the Annual General Meeting and Association Conference are held.
PONY CLUBS
Each Pony Club belongs to one of the ten Zones in the Pony Club Association of Victoria.
It is necessary for all Pony Clubs affiliated or on Probation with the Pony Club Association of Victoria to have a Club Constitution or Purposes and Rules.
If the Club is incorporated, they will operate under Purposes and Rules these are a pre-requisite for Incorporation.
ZONES
There are ten (10) Zones, which are more or less geographical in concept – Barwon, Central, East Gippsland, Midland, North Eastern, Northern Metropolitan, Northern, South Metropolitan, Wannon, West Gippsland.
Zones and Clubs are self-contained, self-governing and self-supporting with the PCAV rules and the Act.
At the Zone Annual General Meeting, the Zone elects their Office Bearers for the ensuing 12 months. The Zone Committee consists of the Zone Representative, President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and two delegates from each Pony Club in the Zone.
Zone Meetings are held at regular intervals throughout the year to co-ordinate Club ideas/proposals, and to assist member clubs to carry out the Aims and Objectives of the Pony Club movement.
Each Zone elects a Zone Representative in August at the PCAV Annual General Meeting.
The Zone Representative becomes a member of the State Council of the Association.
The club executive and committee are delighted to welcome you to The Mansfield & District Pony Club Inc.
Please take time to read this booklet. It is designed to help you understand how the club operates; explain the benefits of membership and to help you to enjoy your new club.
The club is entirely self-supporting, and so it is essential that members and parents assist in the maintenance of the club grounds & facilities by participating in working bees, helping out at rallies, in the canteen and with fundraising activities so that the running of the club is shared fairly across the membership. If you have any suggestions which you believe will improve our Club please contact a committee member. The names and phone numbers of the committee appear in our monthly newsletter and are listed on the Contents Page of this website. We hope that you will enjoy and participate in the events and activities organised by the Club.
Annual General Meetings are Held in Febuary each year and the club always appreciates and invites new committee members to come along and join the committee. You don’t need to know anything about horses, just be enthusiastic and eager to lend a hand. It is a great way to find out more about how things work and also meet new people.
MEMBERSHIP
To become a member of Mansfield Pony Club an enrolment form must be completed, and signed by a parent or guardian and an enrolment fee must be paid. A member must be financial to be covered by Pony Club Insurance. (This does not cover ambulance costs- you should maintain your own ambulance cover.)
AMBULANCE COVER
The committee would strongly recommend that you have private Ambulance cover as the club does not cover the costs of ambulance travel in an emergency. Coverage is inexpensive and gives riders/parents peace of mind.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB
The objectives for which the Club was formed are:
a. To encourage people to ride horses and to learn and enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding horses.
b. To provide instruction in horse riding and horsemanship and to instil in members the proper care of their animals and gear.
c. To promote the highest ideals of horsemanship and loyalty thereby cultivating strength of character and self-discipline.
d. To hold horse and pony sport events for club members.
e. To encourage and assist all those who are interested in horses and their endeavours to improve their knowledge of and to promote the welfare of and the demand of horses.
PONY CLUB RIDER INFORMATION:
Pony Club is a youth movement and uses the horse as a focal point of interest to train its members in the aims and objectives. The Pony Club member must learn to understand and care for their pony, while at the same time learning to improve their riding skills.
The Pony Club – What it Does
It provides an environment in which a young rider can find knowledge and mutual friendship with other riders.
It encourages participation by providing all members with the opportunity to be involved in riding activities, regardless of their riding ability or the quality of their mounts.
The safety, happiness and enjoyment of its members are of prime concern.
The need for young people to use their leisure time constructively is fulfilled as a great deal of time is involved in owning and caring for a horse or pony.
It is also a social club – bringing together girls and boys of all ages with a common interest.
Uniforms
It is pony club’s policy that the pony club uniform be worn at all times, at all events. Club colours are Royal Blue with a Yellow stripe.
Formal Uniform (representing the club or competing)
v Beige , Fawn, white jodhpurs or moleskins
v Club tie , White shirt
v Club Knitted Jumper
Polo T shirt
v PCAV Badge
v Club saddle cloth
v Boots – brown or black riding boots – flat soles
v Helmet – approved AS/NZS3838,EN1384 + VG1,EN1384 only for helmets made up to and including 2015 or ASTM F1163
Plus a Medical armband
Please note: Leather gaiters are allowed at rallies and competitions if they are the same colour as the rider’s boots.
All Jewellery must be removed unless it is a medic alert bracelet or a watch.
PONY CLUB AIMS & OBJECTIVES
v To encourage young people to ride and learn to enjoy all approved kinds of sport connected with horse and riding
v To provide instruction in horsemastership and to instil in members the proper care of their animals
v To promote the highest ideals of fellowship, citizenship and loyalty and to cultivate strength of character and self-discipline
In our dealings with the riders, in order of importance we place:
FIRST The SAFETY of the riders
SECOND The COMFORT of the horse/pony
THRID The ENJOYMENT of the rider and
The TRAINING of their character
FOURTH The PROGRESS of the rider
PONY CLUBBING
JOY THROUGH PARTICIPATION
TEAM SPIRIT
FINDING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTuAL FRIENDSHIP
NEW CLUB MEMBERS
You will learn many things in the years of owning horses; you will in fact never stop learning. Our club’s aim is to assist your ownership journey, passing on our knowledge and experience to you.
NEWSLETTERS
Any importnat information is emailed to members so please make sure we have your current email address most information can be found on our website
ROSTERS
Our club has 2 Rosters for all members.
Everyone is rostered on during the year to do lunch orders and grounds duty. When you RSVP that you are attending a rally you can choose either set up or pack up duty.
Canteen Roster:
We do not run a canteen at lucnh time anymore as we could not get enough volunteers so we have a lunch order system with one or two families in charge each rally rotating depending on who has RSVP'ed
CLUB EVENTS
The club holds major competitions every year and we call on all parents and riders to assist, whether it is before, during or after a competition. There is always lots of work to be done and all assistance is greatly appreciated. Contact is made via newsletter, via email, direct via phone or at rally days.
CLUB MERCHANDISE
The club has it’s compulsory uniform, jumpers, ties, saddle blankets, peaked caps & Polo tops.
These items are available to all club members.
Competitions :
Competitions held by PCAV or affiliated organisations are usually advertised on the notice boards, through the newsletter or via PCAV web site. www.pcav.org.au
If you need more information, please see your District Commissioner or a committee member who can, in most cases advise you appropriately also experienced club members can help you.
It is up to individual riders and their parents to know the rules of each event they are participating in. Rules/Regulations are all available on the PCAV website.
Rally Days:
A Rally is the back bone of the Pony club. A Working Rally is a rally to which all financial members are eligible to attend and where coaching from the Pony Club Australia of Syllabus of Instruction is given – e.g. flatwork, horsemastership, general knowledge and active riding.
When:
Our club holds working rallies from February to December on the first Sunday of every month unless otherwise advised via the Newsletter and website.
What Time:
The day begins at 10.00 am sharp during winter and members should arrive at the grounds at least 30 – 45 minutes before the first lesson. (Except for the Summer rallies, where we are currently running an earlier start time being 8.45am in order to beat the heat.)
What to do on Arrival:
When you arrive at the Club and have settled your pony/horse, tied them to the float, ensure that they have clean water.
Report in:
All riders need to come to the Shed near the Dog Yard and report into the card secretary. This is to notify them of your attendance at the rally and have your card completed. Your instructor will also tick you off on your horse at gear check and this information will also be used to complete your PCAV Attendance Card.
All riders must always have a responsible parent/guardian on grounds for the whole day. If for some reason this person has to leave the grounds, they must see the Secretary.
Because of our insurance this must be strictly adhered to and unfortunately A RIDER WITHOUT A PARENT/GUARDIAN WILL REMAIN UNMOUNTED.
Saddle Up:
Then saddle up and report for the Jock Grey points located on the terrace at the top end of the grounds.
(See Flyer in booklet)
After this move off to your colour group to receive a gear check by your instructor. Within half an hour you should be moving off to your activity with your instructor.
Membership cards:
Upon payment of fees you will receive a membership card.
This card is a bonfire membership and insurance indemnity. Your card must always contain your current address, age, horse, rallies attended and if applicable, the grading of horse for competition. The cards must be presented at all official Pony Club competitions.
The cards are kept at the Secretaries office during all rallies. The card secretary is responsible for entering, attendances for both horse & rider.
Cards are kept by the Card Secretary but you are most welcome to retain your own card as you will need to present it if you compete at an offical Pony Club Competition but you must remember to present it at a rally to have your attendance marked off.
Please make sure you collect your card from the Card Secretary before you go to any competitions.
The Pony Club year at Mansfield consists of a minimum of 11 Rallies, of which members must attend a minimum of 5 in any 12 month span to be a “qualified” Pony Club member. Riders 17 and over need only to attend 2 per year. To be graded, or eligible to compete in PC events on their horse, they must have attended 2 Rallies in the previous 12 months on that horse. Their first grading can only occur after their first two rallies (on the same horse).
A general Rule of Thumb is that we hold our Rallies on “the first Sunday of the month”. However, Mansfield’s local community events and Zone or State events can influence this rule of thumb. We are beholden to the Agricultural and Pastoral Society of Mansfield for the generous use of their grounds and facilities, and for allowing us to build our Cross Country course on their land.
Efficiency Standards (Certificates)
The Pony Club structure encourages Riding Members to prepare for and take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care (horsemastership) and riding (horsemanship). The tests are designed for the member to progress from one standard of learning to the next with certain objectives in mind. Although some requirements of each test may vary slightly from country to country because of geographic location, local activities or climatic conditions, the tests are based on a worldwide policy. The Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction sets out in detail the requirements of each Efficiency Test and is available from the PCA National office or the PCAWA Office. Pre-requisites: Standards D, C, C* or K, B, and A, must be gained in that order. i.e. each is a pre-requisite for the higher standard. There is no pre-requisite for the H Certificate
Ages/Certificate Colours
Minimum ages for Candidates undertaking the Tests, and Certificate colours.
D Standard 7 years Yellow Disc
D* Standard 9 years lime Disc
C Standard 12 years Green Disc
K Standard 14 years Purple Disc
C* Standard 14 years Pink Disc
B Standard – Horse Care 15 years Brown Disc
B Standard – Riding 16 years Red Disc
B Standard (Restricted Jumping) 16 years White Disc
H Standard 17 years Orange Disc
A Standard 17 years Blue Disc
THE STRUCTURE OF PONY CLUB
PCAV STRUCTURE
The Pony Club Association of Victoria was formed in January 1954, with a membership of seven affiliated Clubs. The affairs of the Association have been administered from the Association Headquarters “Irving House”, situated at 12 Warleigh Grove, North Brighton since May 1974. This property was purchased with the assistance of the member Clubs and has been wholly owned by the Association Clubs since 1976. The building was named as a tribute to Miss Kay Irving MBE, Chief Instructor to P.C.A.V. from 1958 – 1983. The Pony Club Association of Victoria is affiliated with the British Horse Society the Australian Pony Club Council and the Equestrian Federation of Australia. The PCAV was incorporated under the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act (the Act) on 26 May 1987.
A committee of management manages the affairs of the Association, in accordance with the Victorian Associations Incorporation Act. In accordance with the PCAV Rules of Incorporation, the PCAV committee of management is the State Council.
STATE COUNCIL
The Council of the Association consists of the Office Bearers, the Treasurer, an Elected Representative from each Zone and the Chief Instructor, but salaried employees of the Association shall not have voting rights.
The Office Bearers of the Pony Club Association of Victoria are elected annually in August, when the Annual General Meeting and Association Conference are held.
PONY CLUBS
Each Pony Club belongs to one of the ten Zones in the Pony Club Association of Victoria.
It is necessary for all Pony Clubs affiliated or on Probation with the Pony Club Association of Victoria to have a Club Constitution or Purposes and Rules.
If the Club is incorporated, they will operate under Purposes and Rules these are a pre-requisite for Incorporation.
ZONES
There are ten (10) Zones, which are more or less geographical in concept – Barwon, Central, East Gippsland, Midland, North Eastern, Northern Metropolitan, Northern, South Metropolitan, Wannon, West Gippsland.
Zones and Clubs are self-contained, self-governing and self-supporting with the PCAV rules and the Act.
At the Zone Annual General Meeting, the Zone elects their Office Bearers for the ensuing 12 months. The Zone Committee consists of the Zone Representative, President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and two delegates from each Pony Club in the Zone.
Zone Meetings are held at regular intervals throughout the year to co-ordinate Club ideas/proposals, and to assist member clubs to carry out the Aims and Objectives of the Pony Club movement.
Each Zone elects a Zone Representative in August at the PCAV Annual General Meeting.
The Zone Representative becomes a member of the State Council of the Association.
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