PCA NewsMarch 2018PONY CLUB

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PCA awards open for nominationsThe Pony Club Australia Awards reward our riders, coaches, officials and volunteers for achievements and contributions to the development of Pony Club. Nominations are current being accepted and close 20 April 2018.

With the inclusion of a new category, the 2018 Awards are:

• Best achievement by a rider aged 12 years and under

• Best achievement by a rider aged 13 – 17 years

• Best achievement by a rider aged 18 – 25 years

• Pony Club alumnus

• Coach of the year

• Volunteer of the year

• Club of the year

Award Guidelines can be found at the end of this newsletter, however all nominations are required to be made through the following the Nomination form here https://form.jotform.co/80670977480871

Share your experience Share your experiencePony Club Australia would like you to share your Pony Club experience via short video clip at the upcoming 2018Annual General Meeting. Be sure to read the requirements further on in the newsletter and submit your video by 20 April 2018. We look forward to seeing you on the big screen!

Rochy Rumours Rochester Pony Club

The Sandhurst Stockfeed Victorian Pony Club Team Championships is an event run by the Midland Zone annually.Last year Milla Stone was 4 years old and fell asleep on her Mum Holly in the ring. This year she was back on her new pony Trinket and was part of the winning Club team the Rochy Rumours from Rochester Pony Club.

L to R Jasmine O'Donoghue and Pink Snow Pink Snow,Lucy Nelson and Thorne Park Poetry and Milla Stone and Trinket .Absent from the photo Georgie Acocks and Malibu Park Rumours.

Collegiate Brand Ambassadors Announcement

Congratulations to Nicole Creed (Mentone Pony Club) and Haileigh Russell (Drouin Pony Club) from Victoria.

Nicole Creed. Haileigh Russell.

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PONY CLUBSOUTH AUSTRALIA

Demi Marston. Abby Pinter.

Pony Club Australia and Horseland would like to congratulate the following people on their appointment as Horseland Collegiate Brand Ambassadors.New South Wales and Queensland selections will be announced in April 2018.

Congratulations to Demi Marston (Mountain Pony Club) and Abby Pinter (Kangarilla Pony Club) from South Australia.

Congratulations to Ashleigh McNamee (Wallangara Horse and Pony Club) andAmelia Radford (Dardanup Horse and Pony Club) from Western Australia.

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Ashleigh McNamee. Amelia Radford.

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PONY CLUBTASMANIA

Georgia McGrath. Belinda Oakley.

Congratulations to Georgia McGrath (Huon & District Pony and Riding Club) andBelinda Oakley (Mersey Valley Pony Club) from Tasmania.

Pony Club riders can apply for approval to use a bitless bridle at Pony Club rallies/musters. The application form is on the PCA website and should be submitted through your club for approval.

Fitting the Bridle to your horse:Step 1: Unbuckle the chinstrap, leaving all other buckles fastened, and spread open the noseband. Slip the bridle over the horse’s ears much like a normal bridle, making sure the cross-under straps go under the jaw and the noseband is over the nose. Loosely buckle the chinstrap, it will be tightened correctly later.

Step 2: Adjust the left and right cavesson buckles so that the lower edge of the noseband sits approximately 1.5 to 2 inches above the corner of the mouth.

Step 3: Adjust the left and right cross-under strap buckles such that there are at least 3 inches of cross-under strap between the ring on the noseband and the attachment ring for the reins.

Step 4: Tighten the chinstrap buckle until you can just get one at finger under the chinstrap. Make sure you have not trapped either of the cross-under straps under the chinstrap.

Step 5: Attach your reins to the O-rings on the ends of the cross-under straps. Check that the browband sits comfortably and is not pinching the base of the ears.

Once the bridle is properly adjusted, the chinstrap is the only buckle you need to release to bridle or unbridleyour horse.

Internet links on fitting the various types of bitless bridles:1. Dr Cook bitless bridle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG5yrMR1sWY

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HzRC2iG30k

2. The LightRider Bitless bridle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyTr9DVfbDw

3. The NurturalHorse Bitless bridle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkYu5Thic4g

Fitting the bitless bridle Fitting the bitless bridle(From Dr Bob Cook’s user manual)(From Dr Bob Cook’s user manual)

A new concussion policy has been released by Pony Club Australia with a concussion recognition tool. This policy is to assist in safeguarding the health and welfare of riders and volunteers in Pony Club activities and can be found on the Pony Club Australia website under Resources/policies.

PCA Concussion Policy

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Answer the below questions in a short 60 second video and send to Pony Club Australia

1. Your first name

2. The Pony Club you are a member at.

3. How long have you been a member at this club?

4. What fun activities do you have at Pony Club rallies?

5. What are the best things about being involved with your Pony Club?

6. What is your best memory of Pony Club?

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Conditions:

1. Please discuss this with your parents and write down your answers to each question listed

before you start to video. If there is a question you don’t want to answer, that’s ok you can

skip it.

2. Please complete the attached Media / Publishing consent form and email to Pony Club

Australia along with your video.

3. The video is a maximum of 60seconds

4. Uniform – Please make sure you have on your club uniform top

5. Video – Upper body shot only required – get someone to help you. Stand in front of a light

coloured wall when inside. Outside video and including your horses head, select a shady

spot for you both. It will be hard to hear your voice if it’s a windy day

6. Once you have finished your video, please email to Pony Club Australia -

info@ponyclubaustralia.com.au along with the completed Media / Publishing consent form.

MEDIA/PUBLISHING CONSENT FORM

Pony Club Australia has requested that members provide a short video about their

experience at Pony Club. We ask that you give your permission for your image, pictures and

first name to be included in a compilation piece for the Pony Club Australia annual meeting.

This material may also be used for promotional campaigns about Pony Club.

I (Please print name):

______________________________________________________________________

� Give my permission

� Do not give my permission

For Pony Club Australia to use the images or video I have supplied. I understand the

images/film supplied will be retained by Pony Club Australia and may be used to promote

Pony Club Australia in both printed and/or electronic media.

____________________________________ (Participant’s Signature) _____________ (Date)

Media Consent Form (under 18 years)

Pony Club Australia has requested that members provide a short video about their

experience at Pony Club. We ask that you give your permission for your child’s image,

pictures and first name to be included in a compilation piece for the Pony Club Australia

annual meeting. This material may also be used for promotional campaigns about Pony

Club.

I (Please print name):

______________________________________________________________________

on behalf of my child (child’s name)

______________________________________________________________________

� Give my permission

� Do not give my permission

For Pony Club Australia to use the images or video I have supplied. I understand the

images/film supplied will be retained by Pony Club Australia and may be used to promote

Pony Club Australia in both printed and/or electronic media.

_________________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature) ____________ (Date)

Pony Club Australia Awards 2018

The Pony Club Australia Awards reward our riders, coaches, officials and volunteers for achievements and contributions to the development of Pony Club.

Chris Paton, winner 2017 Best Achievement by a rider under 17 years

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Overview Pony Club Australia (PCA) is committed to educating young riders in a safe and friendly environment. PCA offers a diverse range of disciplines and supports members to reach their full potential. In so doing we rely on the capabilities and contributions of all our coaches, officials and supporters. Recognising and rewarding achievements of our riders and coaches, and expressing gratitude to our volunteers is an essential part of our culture. The key elements of success for our organisation are reflected in the following awards:

1. Best achievement by a rider aged 12 years and under* 2. Best achievement by a rider aged 13 - 17 years* 3. Best achievement by a rider aged 18 -25 years* 4. Pony Club alumnus 5. Coach of the year 6. Volunteer of the year 7. Club of the year

* Age at 1st January 2018 There will be one award for each category annually. However, the judging panel may decline to make an award for any category if it determines there is not a submission of sufficient merit to be given an award. Nomination Process Each nomination must be accompanied with information on why the nominee/s should be considered for the award. Each of the assessment criteria are equally weighted. Nominations must be submitted electronically to info@ponyclubaustralia.com.au using the on-line form available on the PCA website

• Nominations should focus on the nominee’s activities in the preceding 12-18 months. Selection Process The nominations will be considered by a judging panel of four people, made up of representatives of PCA and Member States. The judging panel may decline to make an award for any category if it determines there is not a submission of sufficient merit to be given an award. Prize The winner/s of each award will receive an inscribed medallion or trophy and/or prize.

Award Ceremony The awards will be presented at the PCA dinner in Canberra on 26th May 2018.

Key Contact If you require any further information regarding the program, or assistance in preparing a nomination, please contact: info@ponyclubaustralia.com.au

Nominations for the 2018 awards close on Friday 20th April 2018

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Best achievement by a rider aged 12 years and under (age at 1/1/2018) Selection criteria 1. Participation in Pony Club rallies and activities 2. Achievements in riding and completion of Pony Club certificates 3. Demonstrated partnership with and care for their pony

Best achievement by a rider 13-17 years (age at 1/1/2018) Selection criteria 1. Participation in Pony Club rallies and activities 2. Improvement in riding and leadership skills through diligence and effort 3. Club citizenship (eg. helpful to others)

Best achievement by a rider aged 18 – 25 years (age at 1/1/2018) Selection criteria 1. Participation in Pony Club rallies and activities 2. Improvement in riding and leadership skills through diligence and effort 3. Contribution to club or zone management and programs

The Gillian Rolton award (Pony Club alumnus) This award is for a current or ex-Pony Club member over 25 years old who has gone on to be an active participant in the horse industry as a rider, leader or professional serving the horse industry (eg coach, educator, journalist, vet). The nominee has taken inspiration from their time at Pony Club and been an ambassador for the organisation. Selection criteria 1. Career achievements and profile 2. Contribution to the horse industry 3. Links to Pony Club, past and present.

The Kay Irving Award (Coach of the year) Selection criteria 1. Contribution to development of the contemporary coaching program at Pony Club 2. Commitment to coaching excellence and professional development through NCAS 3. Personal passion and resilience, including feedback from students and peers

Volunteer of the year Open to Helper, Administrator, Club Office holder, Official. Selection criteria 1. Displays Pony Club values 2. Contribution to development of their Pony Club for the benefit of members 3. Commitment to good governance and professionalism

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Club of the year Selection criteria 1. Implementation of initiatives to attract and retain members, inclusive and responsive to the

needs of members 2. Good governance processes at club level - including completion of “Club Health Check”,

advocate of “Play by the Rules”, safety program, succession planning 3. Innovation in club management, such as sponsorship programs, financial management,

use of MyPonyClub database for management of memberships and events 4. Delivery of coaching syllabus, demonstrated achievements by members and coaches (eg

certificates attained, NCAS coach accreditation)