A full season of rallies, camp and competition.
Organised into three calendars — Club, Competition and Around the Region. Dates below are indicative — your committee can keep them current each season.
Club calendar
These are the events every member should care about.
Rally days and working bee dates are set each season — your committee can add these here once confirmed. Prizegiving is usually held in May; the AGM follows the last Show Hunter Series event, generally May–June.
Competition calendar
Area, zone and national competitions our riders and teams compete in.
Events around the region
This is where I'd put A&P Shows, local training clinics and local ribbon days.
This becomes a community resource — email us your local clinic, ribbon day or show and we'll add it here.
Horse management sessions
Learn the theory behind great horsemanship — feeding, health, anatomy, gear and stable management. These sessions run online and in person, and you do not need to bring a horse. Perfect for certificate prep and rainy days.
Committee: paste the recurring Zoom link and confirmed date/time here.
What we run
Across the season members can take part in rallies, camp and a full range of mounted disciplines.
Camp
Our highlight of the year — days of coaching, fun and friendships away with your pony.
Rallies
Regular coached sessions in skill-based groups — the heart of pony club.
Mounted games
Fast, fun team races that build balance, speed and great teamwork.
Dressage
Precision and partnership — riding accurate tests at your level.
Show Jumping
Clear rounds against the clock over coloured fences.
Show Hunter
Style, manners and a smooth round over natural-looking fences.
Eventing
Dressage, cross-country and show jumping combined — the all-rounder.
Team events
Represent the club in regional teams. See eligibility below.
What happens at a rally
Times & calendar
Rallies run on scheduled Sundays. Arrive in time to be tacked up and ready for gear check.
Confirmed times vary by rally — check the calendar above.
Rally structure
Attendance
Regular attendance helps riders progress and is considered for team selection.
Parent involvement
A parent/caregiver stays on the grounds and lends a hand on the day.
Volunteer requirements
Each family takes a turn on the roster — BBQ, gates, jump judging and more. Roster →
Eligibility for team events
Current, financial member of the club and NZPCA for the season.
Meets the certificate / grade level required for the team and discipline.
Regular rally attendance and turnout standards met.
Pony suitable and fit for the level; gear passes gear check.
Approved & tagged helmet and any discipline-specific safety gear.
Selected by coaches; follows the NZPCA rules for that competition.
Full eligibility and grading is governed by NZPCA and Central Districts rules — check the current year's regulations before entering.
Club newsletter
Rally reminders, results and notices straight to your inbox.
A friendly, family-run club teaching horsemanship, confidence and sportsmanship across Whanganui.