THE PONY CLUB Issue 35 ASSOCIATION of NSW STATE NEWSLETTER

Dec/Jan 2016

THE PONY CLUB Issue 35 ASSOCIATION OF NSW STATE NEWSLETTER

1 IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome 3 DON’T FORGET TO BOOK A PCA NSW State Showriding 4 FREE ADMINISTRATION Championships SCHOOL FOR YOUR ZONE IN Pony Club Australia National 6 2016!

Championships Upcoming Admin Schools: Pony Club Australia National 8 Zone 14 — 2 February Championships Photos Zone 12 — 6 February

International Mounted Games 10 Exchange with Julia Devitt Mitavite Feature Article 12 PCANSW State Mounted Games 16 Championships PCANSW State One Day Event 18 Championships Forbes Pony Club Celebrates 50 22 Years! NSW Parliament Congratulatory 23 Letter from Gareth Ward

PCA Australia International 24 Above: Megan Redpath from Bathurst in Zone 3 at the PCANSW Team Manager & Coach State One Day Event Championships. Applications On the Front Cover: Jorja Power from Walcha Pony Club in Zone Around the Grounds 26 13 who placed 4th in the 11 & under 13 years Handler Class at the Pony Club NSW State Showriding Championships held in COMPETITION MADNESS 32 Parkes on the 5th & 6th December. Photo: OzShotz with Kentucky Equine Research Pictured Below: Winning Associate Team of Four at the PCANSW PCA NSW Calendar 40 State Showriding Championships; Zone 16: Lara Polkinghorne, Ashley Meyer Dilley, Myf Clark & Estelle Wenn.

2 WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to the December /January Pony tition in 2015, it is a great achievement andwe Club NSW Newsletter hope to see you again at our Championships this year! Happy New Year and welcome to 2016 with the Pony Club Association of NSW! We hope everyone Reports, results and photographs from the PCA had a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and we National Championships held in Murray Bridge, look forward to a great 2016 with lots of exciting South Australia are featured in this issue, as we things to come! await the next National Pony Club Championship to take place in 2017. In 2016, Pony Club NSW will be implementing several changes to our annual event calendar which Our International Mounted Games Exchange rider, will aim to provide a better opportunity for our Julia Devitt has put together a fantastic report on members to attend more State Championship her trip to the USA with the Pony Club Australia events. We have condensed our usual 9 State Team, where they claimed victory! Championships into two major combined Champi- onship events to be held in Quirindi and Camden. Thank you to all Clubs, members, parents, support- Please look out for information on these Combined ers and friends on a terrific 2015 at Pony Club. Championships in our regular E-News editions and Don’t forget to keep us updated with results and on our Facebook Page. photos from your Club events that we can include in our Newsletters throughout the year. In this jam-packed State Newsletter issue, we take a look at the 2015 State Championships that were Leanna Haines, Marketing & State Events Co- held towards the end of 2015, including the State ordinator Mounted Games, One Day Event and Showriding Championships. Congratulations to all the riders that represented their Zone at a State level compe-

CONTRIBUTORS DISCLAIMER or mistakes in editorial refer- Editor: Leanna Haines, Published by The Pony Club ence. PCANSW Marketing & State Association of NSW, PO Box Events Co-ordinator 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500. CONTACT Reproduction in whole or part The Pony Club Association of Contributing Writers: Mita- is strictly forbidden without the NSW vite—Gail Samrek, Amba van written permission of the Suite 7, 25 Victoria St, der Struik, Jude Alston & Jean publisher or article author. The Wollongong NSW 2500 Botfield (Around the Grounds) Pony Club Association of NSW Postal: PO Box 2085, & Kentucky Equine Research. does not endorse any equestri- Wollongong NSW 2500 an product, service or oppor- Phone: 02 4229 8977 tunity presented in this news- Fax: 02 4229 8966 letter and accepts no responsi- Email: [email protected] bility for any errors, omissions Website: www.pcansw.org.au PARTNERS

Pony Club NSW Newsletter December/January 2016—Issue 35 STATE STATE Showriding

Over 200 riders and their horses from awarded to Stacey McMaster from Congarinni Pony Club took out her Age all over the State travelled to Parkes in Peak Hill Pony Club, and Reserve Cham- Champion for the second year in a row, central NSW to compete in the Pony pion went to Ella Fin from The Oaks with Teleah Lindsay from Berkeley Po- Club NSW State Showriding Champion- Pony Club. Ella Bourke from Matcham ny Club as Reserve Champion in the 13 ships. The Championship was hosted Valley Pony Club won the 9 and under and under 15 years age group. In the by Zone 11 and held at Parkes Show- 11 years Age Champion, with Darcey 15 and under 17 years age group, Sarah ground on the 5th and 6th of December. Eyb from Cudal taking out the Reserve Olsen was awarded Age Champion Champion. The 11 and under 13 years from Hills District Pony Club, and Grace Riders competed in a range of classes age Champion was awarded to Lydia Daunt from Rankin’s Springs Pony Club judged on both horse and rider to accu- Alston from Rankin’s Springs Pony took out the Reserve Champion. Sarah mulate points to determine the Age Club, and Tahnee Sullivan from Wing- Pernice from Glenorie Pony Club won Champion winners and Champion ham Pony Club was declared Reserve the 17 to 25 years Age Champion, with Zone. The Under 9 years Champion was Champion. Mackenzie Peterkin from Tahlia Wells from Young Pony Club

4 The Champion Zone was awarded just having fun and the parents, friends and families to Zone 9 with riders Tahnee Sulli- making sure everyone who van, Dani Altham, Mackenzie Peter- else did too.” showed support over the weekend. kin and Cara Shirley gaining the The Showriding Championships Teleah achieved great results riding most points for their Zone. mark the last of the State Pony Club “Bells Mountain Phoenix” and rep- events for 2015, with our next resenting Zone 22 at the State The quality of riders was outstand- event; The NSW State Camp taking Championship; ing, making it a very difficult task place in the new year from the 3rd- “We all just wanted to th for the judges who did an outstand- have fun in the ring 8 January at the Sydney Interna- ing job in the very warm conditions tional Equestrian Centre. over the weekend. For 13 & under and at the end of the 15 years Reserve Champion rider day I received the The Pony Club NSW State Showrid- Teleah Lindsay, the long drive to overall Reserve ing Championships are supported Parkes was worth the wait. Champion for my age by major sponsor Mitavite – Official “It took about 5 hours group.” Feed Partner, NSW Sport and Rec- to get to Parkes and it reation & other local sponsors. was extremely hot, The Pony Club Association of NSW but the highlight of would like to congratulate every- All photographs courtesy of the event for me was one who took part in the State OzShotz Photography. Showriding Championships, also to Championships

5 The NSW State Pony September to the 4th October The NSW riders defi- Club team have returned home 2015. nitely did their state proud, from competing in South Aus- with various Team wins, Indi- tralia at the National Pony Club For many competi- vidual Championships and top Championships, bringing excep- tors and their families ten placings across all disci- nd tional results with them. Forty the Pony Club Nation- plines. NSW was placed 2 riders representing NSW trav- als is a once in a life- overall against the other States, elled to compete in the Pony with Victoria claiming 1st place time opportunity, Club Australia National Champi- and the Roger Braham Perpetu- onships held in Murray Bridge, held every two years in a al Shield. South Australia from the 29th different Australian state. 6

Pictured; Savannah Coddington from Dubbo Pony Club representing NSW at the Pony Club National Championships Senior Dressage Team: Cassandra McCarroll, Dannica Whitty, Hollie The McIntyre, Katherine Mills, Amelia Burton & Tiffany Bignold. Nationals

NSW had Junior and Senior kinson from Rylstone 8th. In the Julia Devitt, Rhys Smith, Charlotte Teams in all five disciplines, and Senior Dressage age group; Kathe- Millard, Andrea Biondic and Will was awarded the winning State rine Mills from Bathurst placed 5th Conn. The Senior Team were also Team in the Junior Dressage, Junior and Amelia Burton from Geary’s popular contenders claiming a very Eventing and Junior Mounted Gap 6th. close 2nd place with riders; Katie Games competitions. In the Junior Eventing Kirra Slater, Tom Thorek, Madeline In the Individual Champion- Hubbard claimed 1st, and Brianna Skopek, Chloe Pearse and Lauren ships, it was our very own Kirra Smith from Geary’s Gap 4th. For Slater in the Senior Mounted Hubbard from Lake Albert who was the Senior Eventing competition Games event. awarded the overall Junior Eventing Kaila Wharton from Cobar placed In the Tetrathlon competition, se- Champion. Congratulations to Kirra 5th and Adele Clark from Bungen- lected riders were required to who rode her own Rosie’s Rocafella dore 7th. In the Showjumping are- complete running, swimming, in both the Junior Eventing and Jun- na, Kate Johnson from Mangrove shooting, and riding phases over 4 ior Dressage competitions. In the Mountain was awarded 2nd and days of the Championship. Our Junior Showjumping, Kate Johnson Jessica Towns from Gravesend 7th. Junior Tetrathlon team finished in from Mangrove Mounted per- In the Senior event; Mimi Tym 5th place, with riders including Rhys formed well to claim the Reserve from Wellington claimed 5th place, Smith, Alexandra Hamblin, Brianna Champion Title, placing 2nd in the while Annastasia Albouze from Smith, Lara Hamblin, Tessa Cod- junior competition. Dubbo placed 9th. dington and Savannah Coddington. The Junior Mounted Games The Senior Team was awarded 4th NSW riders continued to Team were determined to claim place overall with Katie Slater, My- shine in the individual victory after NSW came in 2nd at fanwy Clark and Kathleen McGrath placings, with multiple top the 2013 Pony Club Nationals. The all competing. ten ribbons awarded in team did NSW incredibly proud, The Pony Club Association of is sup- each event. fulfilling their intentions to be ported by NSW Sport and Recrea- named the tion and Mitavite official feed part- In the Junior Dressage, Clau- current Junior Mounted ner. dia Hobson from Kurrajong was awarded 4th place, Kirra Hubbard Games National Champions. from Lake Albert 5th, Sally Groat 7 from Griffith 7th and Mikayla Wil- Congratulations to the Junior Team; Mimi Tym from Zone 3 competed in the Senior Showjumping Kathleen McGrath from Murrumbateman Pony Club took competition at the 2015 PCA National Championships part in the Senior Eventing competition at Nationals

Katie Slater from Wamboin in Zone Frances Barnard rode B My Bree in Alexandra Hamblin from Warren Po- 16 during the Running Phase of the the Senior Eventing Competition ny Club during the Trot Up Senior Tetrathlon

The NSW Junior Dressage Team were declared the National The NSW Team were always encouraging their 8 fellow Champions including Kirra Hubbard, Mikayla Wilkinson, Sally team mates and were a wonderful group of young riders Groat, Caudia Hobson and Tessa Coddington to represent Pony Club NSW. MV Xtra Cool Kids A4_Layout 1 13/01/15 6:29 PM Page 1

It doesn’t get any cooler than this!

There’s nothing cooler than the special bond between you and your horse. So you want your special friend to be happy, healthy and contented. Whether it’s a leisurely trek with friends on a summers day, an inspiring lesson with your favourite instructor, or a full-on day at Pony Club, you need to be confident that your horse has all the nutrition he needs to be there for you on the day. Now, using the latest innovations in equine feed technology, Mitavite® has developed Xtra-Cool®, a cost effective complete feed with the correct balance of nutrients, vitamins, chelated minerals and oils – plus extra calming magnesium. Unlike many other feeds, XTRA-COOL® is steam-extruded to improve digestion in your horse’s small intestine, supporting stable blood glucose levels and a cool calm temperament. With its scientifically-proven formulation – and with boosted levels of calming magnesium – XTRA-COOL® is all you need to keep your horse cool, calm and collected. You can’t get cooler than that!

Premium Nutrition – when performance matters

For more information on Mitavite Premium Feeds visit our informative website www.mitavite.com or freecall MITAVITE® 1800 025 487 International Mounted Games Exchange

The 2015 mounted games ex- running through Darling Harbour we were a team to mess with. change was the most amazing, fun and catching a ferry in the rain, Our first few days in Ameri- -filled and exciting experience. searching through Paddy’s markets ca were packed full of amazing From the moment our team met, and taking photos in the winter memories shared, from losing our all together at Londonderry, it was wonderland that we weren’t luggage to having our first fitness/ clear that it would be an adventure laughing or smiling together. The gym session. We met the other that would never be forgotten. plane trip was full of nerves and countries and had our first true Within the mere 3 days of our excitement as we headed off to experience of America through training camp, we became closer the USA, and between lunging up both accents and Mac and cheese. than ever experiencing Sydney’s and down the aisles, stretching at We visited a national park and ad- key highlights in record time. the back and having team tactic ventured through the skyline cav- There was not a moment between talks for 16.5 hours, it was clear erns, before our first mini 10comp and riding of the ponies where we were in completely mixed teams which was a great opportunity for further getting to know people. Over the next week we took boat tours around Chinoteague Island, visited a racing complex, spent all night at the beach and in the pool, went shopping, went to an adventure ropes course, undertook a scavenger hunt around Washington D.C including visiting the Lincoln Memorial, National History Muse- um and Air and Space Museum and performed many hilarious group bonding activities. We went boating, played volleyball on a pri- vate beach, had a huge crab feast, were interviewed by State newspa- per, rode 17.3h* eventers, and saw many major iconic monuments. back to Virginia Horse Park where ble goodbyes, which were definite- we had the morning to ask any final ly the hardest and saddest part of On Tuesday we arrived at Pen- questions to the pony owners, the tour after everyone had be- meryl Farm, a huge horse complex trade badges and do any last mi- come pretty much inseparable. with boarding, where we spent the nute shopping. We ate lunch in the Overall the entire International next 5 days. We were soon intro- VIP section, a massive room above Mounted Games Exchange was an duced to the enormous Virginia and overlooking the field of the in- experience I will never forget, from Horse Centre, the arena where we door arena. Around midday we the incredible friends I made and would compete and some of the headed back to our cabins to pre- the amazing places we went to the horses we would be riding. Be- pare, taking a quick sleep, swim memories we made and the thrill tween Thursday and Friday we par- and then some last minute hand of winning the international cham- ticipated in an amazing opening eye coordination training. Arriving pionships. The trip was the most back at the horse park we got our first horses which we saddled up and began to warm up. Tim gave us our last minute coaching pep talk and Anne gave us inspirational words. The competition atmos- phere was incredible, completely indescribable and the absolute ex- ceremony for the National USPC citement on being called out and Championships, did some major presented with INTERNATIONAL shopping, explored the competi- CHAMPIONS is one that I’m posi- unbelievable fun filled with memo- tions of the other disciplines and tive none of us will ever forget. ries which I will never forget and to studied the National Mounted Our last night with all the teams share every second of it with 4 of Games competition, taking notes was spent celebrating in the pool the greatest girls, a second mum as on the pool ponies. Friday night and games room, ensuring every manager and the world’s funniest was our formal dinner, one of the last second we had on tour was coach was something that I would- most memorable moments on the memorable. And finally the inevita- n’t change in a lifetime. trip as everyone from every country was together where we per- A huge thankyou to PCA NSW, PCA formed skits in country groups, Australia, PCUSA, Tim, Anne, Tessa, danced and celebrated before the Caitlin, Piper and Tash for making day to come. this trip one that I will cherish for the rest of my life xx 11 Saturday morning we went Julia Devitt – NSW 2015 Runner Up Fattening The Thin Horse

Gail Sramek BAppSc(Agr) – Consulting Nutritionist to Mitavite

Horses can lose condition for a variety of reasons. They may have lost weight over winter due to poor pasture quality, the ration they are fed may be of poor quality and not meeting their nutrient or energy needs, they could have poor teeth or a metabolic disease that is causing weight loss or the horse may have been neglected.

It is important that we assess each horse on its individual circumstances. The rule of thumb when feeding horses that need more condition is to ‘start low and go slow’. Overloading the digestive system with large amounts of concentrate to obtain rapid weight gain may cause colics, laminitis and other metabolic emergencies in horses.

Assess Your Horse’s Body Condition Our first step is to assess the condition of your horse. A condition score table can be useful to do this. Ideally a horse should be in moderate to moderate fleshy condition. i.e there should be cover over the ribs, wither and spine, a firm neck with no crest and a rounded rump.

A woolly coat and rug can often disguise a horse that is losing condition. It is important that you assess and condition score your horse throughout the winter months to ensure his/her condition is being maintained.

If you want to assess the condition of your horse try using the condition score chart on the mitavite website. www.mitavite.com/

If your horse is in an emaciated condition or has been rescued and possibly starved, we would suggest seeking veterinarian advice immediately. These horses need to be put on a specific feeding and management program to aid the horses recovery.

Horses that are healthy but have a poor or thin body condition can have the following adjustments made to their feeding plan, introduced over a period of 2-3 weeks. Dental checks and regular worming should be incorporated into every horses maintenance program.

Increase the amount of concentrate fed Increasing the amount of concentrate fed will increase the energy and nutrient level of the ration.

Feeding a hard feed that is well formulated will help to build back condition and top line to your horse. We find Breeda is an excellent feed to put condition back onto horses. Although it has been formulated for breeding mares and young growing horses, it can also be fed to horses that are used for spelling and early to hard work or need more cover. Horses needing more condition do very well on Breeda due to its favourable amino acid profile in building top line and muscle, high fat content and cool energy source. Increasing the amount of Breeda fed will increase the nutrients and energy level of the ration.

Add in a protein supplement to promote top line and muscle.

Feeding a ‘good quality protein’ is the most efficient way to build more muscle and top line onto horses.

Super Amino 66 is a muscle building supplement with a high level of antioxidants, branched chain amino acids, vitamins and macro and micro minerals. The amino acid array targets muscle growth. It contains Anazolic which is an appetite stimulant which also has a protective effect on cells helping to protect against stomach ulcers. It is fed at 1 cup per day. We suggest initially trying a 14 day course of Super Amino 66. It can be fed for longer if needed.

Feeding 0.5kg Promita or 0.5kg Munga per day after/or in place of, the course of Super Amino 66 will further enhance muscling and bulking. Alternatively you can continue with the Super Amino 66.

Feed a high oil energy supplement and/or add oil to the ration

Oils are becoming increasingly popular as a ‘cool’ energy source and are an excellent way to increase the condition of a horse.

Oils are highly digested and primarily digested in the small intestine and contain approximately 2-3 times more energy than the same weight of protein or carbohydrates fed.

Adding up to 2 cups of oil (150-200ml PERFORMA 3 Oil and the balance Canola or Linseed) to the ration will increase energy levels equivalent to feeding 1.5kg of oats.

They also provide steady levels of blood glucose which prevents swinging sugar and hormone levels that can cause unpredictable and restless behaviour.

If feeding oil, introduce the oil to the diet gradually over a 3-6 week period. Begin with 5-10ml a day and increase it gradually by 5ml a day until reaching the desired amount. Monitor manure during the changeover and if it becomes too soft, reduce the rate of oil increase.

High oil energy supplements such as Power On can enhance condition on horses. High energy, high oil feeds such as Power On are not balanced feds and should be added to a ration that is already balanced to increase the condition building power of the ration. It is fed in situations when a horse needs more condition or as an additional energy source to a balanced ration.

Check you are feeding adequate levels of roughage

Pasture levels and the digestible energy of pastures change over the year. During the cold of winter or during droughts in summer pasture levels can drop, making it necessary to substitute the pasture with hand fed roughage in the form of meadow, oaten and lucerne hay/chaff or superfibres such as SpeediBeet.

Pasture management is also important to ensure pastures don’t become ‘horse sick’ or overgrazed. Pasture levels will fluctuate over the year as different species of pasture go through their growing cycle. Ideally you want to have a variety of pasture species in the paddock that will provide your horse with year round pasture. This isn’t always possible and at times there isn’t adequate pasture for horses or your horse may be stabled. During these periods you will need to feed additional hay or chaff to your horse.

If you’re not sure how much to feed, we have detailed suggested amounts of hay or chaff to feed on all our feeding guides to help you in calculating how much roughage to feed if pasture levels have dropped or your horse is stabled.

Putting condition back onto horses does take time. If you are feeding a well profile ration with an increased energy level and your horse is not putting on condition, give your equine veterinarian a call to rule out any metabolic disturbances or diseases that may be contributing to weight loss.

By providing a well formulated feed such as Breeda, adding good quality protein rich feeds such as Super Amino 66, Munga or Promita to promote muscling and feeding oils for additional energy, incorporated into a ration that is fed with adequate roughage, will help to enhance the condition and wellbeing in a healthy horse.

Mounted Games Championships

Junior Club Teams 1st Forest Hillbillies Forest Hills Pony Club 2nd Woonona Warriors Woonona Pony Club 3rd Glenorie Glenorie Pony Club 4th Bold & The Beautiful The Vines Pony Club 5th CRC Wanna B Canberra Riding Club

Associate Zone Teams 1st Zone 16 Masters Zone 16 2nd Zone 24 Zone 24 3rd The Devils Zone 16 4th Fly By Knight Zone 16 16 5th Team Extreme Zone 16 The Zone 16 Masters two teams, making up 160 riders. races over the weekend. claimed victory for the second Teams battled it out in a Thank you to Zone 16 consecutive year at the Pony Club series of ten fast races including Pony Clubs for their tremendous NSW State Mounted Games Balloon Bursting, Hurdle and efforts to host the Championship. Championships held on the 10th Sword Race, resulting in a cumu- Pony Club members are looking & 11th October 2015. lative point score over the week- forward to the next State event; The Championship is an end. the State Showriding Champion- annual event held in a different In the Junior Club Team ships to be held at Parkes on the location in NSW every year, this competition the results were in- 5th & 6th December 2015. year’s event was held at Bungen- credibly close among teams. With dore Showground and hosted by just 1 point separating the first The Pony Club NSW State Pony Clubs in Zone 16. Competi- and second place getters, it was Mounted Games Championships tors travelled from Pony Clubs all The Forest Hillbillies from Forest are supported by NSW Sport and over NSW for the event, with Hills Pony Club in Zone 23 who Recreation and Mitavite official most riders and their families took out first place, with the feed partner, as well as other lo- camping at the grounds for the Woonona Warriors very close cal sponsors. weekend. behind in second. Great action and presen- The event was a smooth The Champion in the As- tation photos from the PCA NSW success, with 10 races spread sociate Zone Teams section was State Mounted Games are availa- across two days of competitor. awarded to the Zone 16 Masters ble now to view and purchase at Pony Club competitors enjoyed from the Murrumbateman region www.geosnapshot.com/e/ the strong rivalry between thirty who placed first in 9 of the 10 PCANSW-Mounted-Games-2015

17 One Day Event Championships

he Pony Club NSW State One ceremony. Thank you to all of the individuals who Day Event was held at the Aus- made this event possible, including tralian Rural Education Centre, Congratulations to all of the 2015 One the officials, volunteers, judges, an- T th Mudgee on the 17 October 2015. Day Event age champions; Olivia Skye nouncers and in particular Zone 3 With the Championship changed to Sylvester from Nundle Pony Club in pony clubs for hosting this champion- just one day of competition instead of Zone 5 was the 13 & under 15 years ship. Thank you to the riders and the usual two-days, it was a fast Age Champion, with Ruby Jones from their families who have travelled paced, successful day out for all in- Kiama Pony Club claiming the Reserve great distances to compete at this volved. Champion. Sally Groat from Griffith event. Pony Club was named the 15 & under Over sixty riders travelled from around 17 years Age Champion, and Kirra The Pony Club NSW State ODE Cham- the State to compete in Mudgee, with Hubbard from Lake Albert named as pionships are supported by Sport and the Dressage phase commencing first the Reserve Champion. In the Associ- Recreation a division of Communities up on Saturday morning, followed by ate age group, Jane Thompson from NSW, Mitavite official feed partner, the cross country and Showjumping Quirindi was the overall winner, while major sponsor Global Entries Online, taking place into the afternoon. The Kaila Wharton from Cobar Pony Club as well as other local sponsors. To Championship concluded on Saturday was awarded the Reserve Champion. find a Pony Club near you visit the afternoon with the final presentation state website on www.pcansw.org.au

18 Above: Claudia Fuerschke from Zone 24 Above: Natalya Bretherton from Denman in Zone 7

Above: Sally Groat from Griffith in Zone 21 was awarded the 15 & under 17 years Age Champion

Above: Kattriya McKinnon from Zone 20 Above: Alice Weller from Dural in Zone 23 Rachel Higgins & Jacqueline Thompson share their story with Pony Clubs is already being called the “hottest new horsy persons MUST HAVE item.” You’re sure to recognise some familiar faces .

Help spread the word to friends. If each member helps get JUST ONE $10 donation for their Club that’s a mega - $550,000 raised! News Stories—Forbes Pony Club Celebrates 50 years

Pictured: 2015 Forbes Pony Club Members & Executive

By Amba van der Struik ground Grandstand for a group Champion Senior Australian photo, the last similar one was Show Jumper, David Cameron, aturday night on the 7th taken back in 1983. opening the new panel arena December saw Forbes and speaking of his career high- S Pony Club mark 50 years lights and his goals to attend of club continuity with a cele- the Rio Olympics. bration held at the Forrester Street Grounds.

The evening began with the children sitting at the Show- Approximately 130 guests attended the evening event, with a mix of young and old and many a story from the years gone by were shared with Left: Official opening of the new a number of past members panel arena by David Cameron attending the night. Below: L – R: Emily van der Struik, A highlight of the evening was Laura Chudleigh, Stirling Francis, former club member and now Indigo Francis, Jemma Hodder, Louie Hodder

Gareth Ward– Member for Kiama Parliament of New South Wales Macquarie Street Sydney

PONY CLUB ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

Wednesday 21st October 2015

COMMUNITY RECOGNITION STATEMENT New South Wales Legislative Assembly

Mr GARETH WARD (Kiama—Parliamentary Secretary) [5.57 p.m.]: I congratulate the Pony Club Association of New South Wales based in Wollongong on recently winning two major awards, including the Minister’s Sport Volunteer Management Awards and the State sporting organisation award. The Pony Club Association of New South Wales [PCANSW] has developed numerous policies to ensure volunteer and member safety, which incudes the PCANSW officiating volunteers guide, induction policies and heat policy. Free administration work- shops are also run by PCANSW to develop recruitment and recognition strategies. To acknowledge their volunteers the association hosts junior and senior volunteer of the year awards to recognise outstanding volunteers. I certainly congratulate this organisation and its volunteers on their outstanding achievements and contributions not only to the Pony Club Association of New South Wales but also to our local community—another outstanding organisation of the Illawarra of which we can all be proud.

23 PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL MOUNTED GAMES EXCHANGE RALLY Australia | October – November 2016

COACH/TEAM MANAGER NOMINATION

NOMINATION CLOSE: 30th January 2016

I hereby nominate for the position of  Coach  Team Manager/Chaperone

The following information must be your legal name as represented on your passport. The information you provide will be used to purchase airline tickets, insurance and any travel bookings.

Full Name: ...... Birthdate: ......

Home address: ...... Postcode: ......

PH(H): ...... PH(M): ......

Email: ......

Passport number: ...... Expiry: ......

Working with Children check no.: ...... Expiry: ......

PCA NCAS Accreditation: ...... Expiry: ......

FirstAid Certificate: ...... Expiry: ......

Check list of documents to accompany application:  Photocopy First aid certificate (Manager)  Resume of experience and involvement with Pony Club movement  Evidence of Working with Children clearance

Nominee Signature: ...... Date: ......

ENDORSEMENT OF STATE ASSOCIATION

I certify that the nomination of ...... meets the requirements for Manager/Coach and has our recommendation:

President: ...... Date: ......

CEO/State Coach: ...... Date: ......

Return this form to: 73-75 Mackie Road, Mulgrave 3170 | E: [email protected] | P: 03 8685 8925

Acknowledging the financial support of the Australian Sports commission PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA International Tetrathlon Ireland | August 2016

COACH/TEAM MANAGER NOMINATION

NOMINATION CLOSE: 30th January 2016

I hereby nominate for the position of  Coach  Team Manager/Chaperone

The following information must be your legal name as represented on your passport. The information you provide will be used to purchase airline tickets, insurance and any travel bookings.

Full Name: ...... Birthdate: ......

Home address: ...... Postcode: ......

PH(H): ...... PH(M): ......

Email: ......

Passport number: ...... Expiry: ......

Working with Children check no.: ...... Expiry: ......

PCA NCAS Accreditation: ...... Expiry: ......

FirstAid Certificate: ...... Expiry: ......

Nominee Signature: ...... Date: ......

ENDORSEMENT OF STATE ASSOCIATION

I certify that the nomination of ...... meets the requirements for Manager/Coach and has our recommendation:

President: ...... Date: ......

CEO/State Coach: ...... Date: ......

Return this form to: 73-75 Mackie Road, Mulgrave 3170 | E: [email protected] | P: 03 8685 8925

Acknowledging the financial support of the Australian Sports commission Zone 5 Showjumping Course Designer Clinic By Jude Alston, Zone 5 ZCI with 14 from Pony Clubs within Zone 5, and others from Salt one 5 Hosted a very suc- Ash, Hinton Wallalong, Garah cessful Showjumping Boomi, Watagan, Megalong Val- Z Course Design Clinic with ley, Aberdeen and Warialda. John Vallance on the 24th & 25th October at Quirindi Show- Everyone had an enjoyable, in- ground. formative weekend, thanks to John Vallance who did a great 27 candidates nomi- job. nated to attend

Eventing NSW Course Design, Technical Delegate & Eventing Judges Seminars

Eventing NSW will be conducting 3 seminars in 2016 for Officials. A re- minder that existing Eventing officials are due to renew in 2016. All are welcome; you don’t need to be an existing official to attend.

30-31 January—Sydney CD-TD-GJ Steward Seminar Camden

21-22 May—Northern CD-TD-GJ Steward Seminar Tamworth International Eventing (TIE)

10-11 September—Southern CD-TD-GJ Steward Seminar REA Wagga Wagga

27 10 –17 April 2016—PCANSW 2016 Combined State Championships—Quirindi 10th—Sporting 11th—Campdraft 12th—Team Penning 13th & 14th—Mounted Games 15th—Team Sporting 16th & 17th—Polocrosse Schedule currently on the PCANSW Website Entries Close 26th February—Late entries will not be accepted

2-10 July 2016—PCANSW 2016 Combined State Championships—Camden 2nd & 3rd—Showjumping 4th & 5th—Showriding 6th & 7th—Jumping Equitation 8th & 9th—Dressage 9th—Combined Training 10th—One Day Event Schedule will be released in April Entries will close on 13th May 2016—Late entries will not be accepted

28 HAVE YOUR SAY ON HORSE PREVENTATIVE CARE

Zoetis is an animal health company that is dedicated to supporting its customers and their animals. As part of an ongoing program to better understand the preventative care needs of Australian horse owners, Zoetis is conducting a series of one-on-one research interviews. If you are the primary person responsible for the care of between 2 and 20 horses, are based in NSW or QLD, and are over the age of 25, you may be eligible to take part and have your say on this important topic. Simply register your interest at [email protected] to complete a short (5 minute) eligibility survey. If selected, you will be contacted to organise a one–on-one interview at a time convenient for you. The interview will take about one hour, and you will be compensated $100 for your time. All information in the survey and interview will be kept strictly confidential and used to help provide better preventative health options for your horses.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.

he State Instructors School hosted at Tam- worth Pony Club on the 12th & 13th Septem- T ber was a huge success with 39 candidates attending from around Zone 5 and one visitor from Ashford in Zone 13. State Coach; Jane Frankum travelled from Sydney to conduct the two day school. Five Tamworth Pony Club Junior Members; Georgia and Olivia Achurch, Steph Skewes, Hope Taylor and Gabrielle Davis vol- unteered to be demonstration riders for the weekend and did an awesome job. Thanks girls! Club Senior Instructor, Jan Averillo who was a candi- date at the school also doubled as a host for Tam- worth Club. Great Job Jan. Candidates left at the conclusion of the school with a vast amount of knowledge and enthusiasm. Thank you to Jane Frankum for her time and expertise.

Jude Alston

30 Compatible with over 2000 devices!

OH BABY! HorseWyse NEW FEATURES Magazine’s INCLUDE: • Hyperlinks to take App. has you to the heart of the action been TOTALLY • Adorable videos and YouTube clips re-born! • Links to HW Social Media and Club pages

Hw Magazine IS NOW available in digital format! www.horsewyse.com.au

Australia’s

MAGAZINE

You can catch up with the latest issue of HorseWyse from just about anywhere... This is not With new and improved features for an App... easier download and HORSESOME Australia’s It’s THIS an Appie! accessibility. Find your HorseWyse fix on is an MAGAZINE your iPad or iPhone anytime! ‘Halter it’ APP! now at itunes.apple.com/au or gallop to horsewyse.com.au for details!

Join us on Facebook too! SCAN HERE to begin the installation Visit www.horsewyse.com.au and click on our Facebook link process on your iPad, iPhone or iPod! 40 Horsewyse horsewyse.com.au 62 Horsewyse horsewyse.com.au Email or post Question: How can you estimate a horse’s age? A). By the appearance of his teeth B). By the shape of his feet C). By his height

HOW TO ENTER: Simply email [email protected] with ‘Mitavite’ in the subject line and your response and contact details in the body of the email. Or fill in your contact details in the competition entry form on the colouring in page and post to: PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500. Entries close on the 12 February2016. 2 WINNERS EACH RECEIVE: 1 x Mitavite Xtra-Cool Feed Bag.

Question—Where do Connemara ponies come from? A). Scotland B). Ireland C). Italy

HOW TO ENTER: Simply email [email protected] with ‘Horsewyse’ in the subject line and your contact details in the body of the email along with your answer to this question. Or fill in your contact details and answer in the competition entry form on the colouring in page and post to PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500. Entries close on the 12 January February 2016 2 WINNERS EACH RECEIVE: 1 x HorseWyse magazine subscription for 1 year (four is- sues). For more information please visit this website ww.horsewyse.com.au

32 33 DRAWING COMPETITION HOW TO ENTER: Simply draw a picture of you and your pony, add some colour, glitter, HORSE HAIR—whatever you need to make your drawing the best it can be! Send your entry to PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500. Entries close 12 February 2016. The most creative Drawing will win a Kentucky Equine Research Prize Pack AND be featured in our next newsletter! Get drawing! NAME: CLUB: AGE:

DESCRIBE YOUR DRAWING:

Draw a picture of you and your pony in the area above. 33 2 WINNERs RECEIVE: 1 x Kentucky Equine Research Prize Pack HORSE MAZE HOW TO ENTER: Simply start at the Jumping Fence under the Horse’s stomach, find your way through the Horse Maze to reach the Horse Jumping the Fence at the top. Either email your finished maze to mar- [email protected] with ‘Horse Maze’ in the subject line and your contact details in the body of the email. Or fill in your contact details in the competition entry form on the colouring in page and post your Horse Maze to: PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500. Entries close 12 February 2016. 1 WINNER RECEIVES: 1 x Kentucky Equine Research Prize Pack

NAME: CLUB: AGE:

34 COLOURING COMPETITION HOW TO ENTER: Simply colour in the picture and either email your picture to [email protected] with ‘Colouring’ in the subject line and your contact details in the body of the email. Or fill in your contact details in the competition entry form below and post your entry to PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500. Entries Close 12 February 2016. 1 WINNER RECEIVES: 1 x Kentucky Equine Research Prize Pack

Competition entry form Fill in your answers, and contact details, below and post to: “Newsletter Competition”, Pony Club NSW, PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500

Name: Age: (for research purposes only) Address: Email: Club: How can you estimate a horse’s Age? Where do Connemara Ponies come from? Enter by FAX Fill in your answers, and contact details, above and fax to: 02 4229 8966 Enter by E-MAIL Email your answers, and contact details, to [email protected] with the subject heading ‘Newsletter Competition’ Entries Close: 12 February 2016 Terms & Conditions: You do not have to leave an answer for every competition, only the ones you wish to enter. Competition is only open to current financial 35 Pony Club NSW members. You can only enter each competition once. Winners will be drawn on 12/2/16 at the PCANSW State office.

Hoof Health – The Secret Is Out! While it technically isn’t a secret, understanding the various factors that contribute to maintaining hoof health is fundamental in order to achieve high-quality hooves. As the competition season kicks off and you ramp up your training regime, keeping your horse sound for increased activity is of utmost importance. Of course, your horse isn’t going to be able to “hoof it” through that cross country course without strong, healthy feet! Look at the outside AND the inside of the horse To start, you need to identify what’s going on outside and inside the horse. The appearance and integrity of the hoof is a mirror of the health and nutritional status of the horse. It isn’t difficult to visualise how a horse in poor health could suffer from hoof problems. Likewise, animals confined to a small area, such as a stall or yard, can develop low quality hooves, which may be a result of poor environmental conditions. Standing in piles of manure is not only unhygienic, but the moisture can break down the intracellular cementing substances that ultimately hold the hoof together. So, grab your rake or “poo vac” and get cleaning! In addition, regular attention by a farrier every four to six weeks is an essential part of hoof care - don’t forget! Also, offering daily exercise or turnout will help to promote blood flow to the hooves. Those who know about Kentucky Equine Research (KER) are aware that we go on and on about providing horses with nutritionally balanced diets. Sorry to sound like a broken record, but the same message is implicated in the quality of your horse’s hooves – and it doesn’t have to be complicated! High-quality basic nutrition is the foundation of hoof health. Use a fully fortified feed designed for the class of the horse you are feeding, and feed according to the manufacturer’s directions. If are you feeding below the recommended rate ensure your horse is receiving a vitamin and mineral supplement to top up those essential nutrients in the diet. Why not make it easy for yourself and contact KER’s Nutrition Consultation Service and receive a FREE diet analysis for your horse! Nutritional building blocks Once you have ensured your horse is on a nutritionally balanced diet that meets the energy requirements for the horse’s workload (maintenance, light, moderate or intense) or physiological state (growing, breeding, late gestation or lactating), we can look at the essential nutrients for hoof growth. There are several key nutrients that are vital for proper keratinisation, which is the process that builds hoof horn (see picture).

Protein & Amino Acids

 The hoof wall is about 93% protein on a dry matter basis.  Amino acids (AA’s) are the building blocks Minerals of protein, including keratin, which is the primary protein associated with the equine  0Zinc is involved in the health and integrity hoof. of hair, skin and hoof.  Essential AA’s (e.g. methionine and lysine)  Zinc is important in the synthesis of cannot be synthesised in the horse’s body collagen, keratin and intercellular – look for high-quality protein in diets, cementing substances, as well as immunity such as full fat soybean meal, for the and antioxidant activity that protects cell provision of these essential AA’s. membranes from damage.  Methionine is a sulfur-containing essential  When selecting a hoof supplement look for AA linked to hoof quality. chelated (organic) zinc. o Chelation is the process that binds a mineral to an amino acid, which enhances absorption of the mineral in the horse’s body. Fatty Acids o Zinpro Performance Minerals® organic zinc used in KER Bio-Bloom  Fatty acids are components of complex has been shown to enhance hoof lipids, which form the intercellular growth. cement that binds the individual cells of the hoof.  Lipid material is responsible for forming the extracellular permeability barrier – this barrier controls the hydration state of the hoof and, ultimately, its hardness. Vitamins

 Biotin plays an important role in cell-to- cell adhesion and therefore strengthens the hoof wall when supplied in adequate quantities.  Although the biotin requirement for normal horses is 1-2 mg per day, studies have shown that supplementing the horse with 15-20 mg of biotin per day can generate a significant improvement in hoof condition.

Image courtesy of Zinpro Performance Minerals®. What’s the bottom line? While some poor quality hooves are the result of genetics or conformational factors, many can be related to inadequate nutrition or poor hoof maintenance. A balanced ration is the easiest approach to maintaining the quality and condition of your horse’s hooves. It is recommended to have your horse’s total ration analysed by an equine nutritionist to identify any deficiencies that may be contributing to bad hooves. Remember, hoof growth is a slow process and when making changes to the horse’s diet to improve hoof quality and strength, keep in mind that it will take at least nine months for the entire hoof wall to be replaced. If everything is being done from a nutritional and environmental standpoint, and hoof quality is still poor, it is worth supplementing your horse with the essential nutrients that contribute to hoof health. Look for supplements that are designed to complement a nutritionally balanced diet and contain nutrients that are research proven to improve hoof health. KER Bio-Bloom consists of a synergistic blend of biotin, chelated zinc and methionine at levels shown to be beneficial for optimal hoof growth and development of a strong hoof wall. Providing your horse with a combination of these nutrients is more beneficial than feeding straight biotin alone. Bio-Bloom also provides lecithin and full fat soybean meal, which contain essential fatty acids and quality amino acids to produce a strong hoof horn.

For more information or help with formulating your horse’s ration contact Kentucky Equine Research’s FREE Nutrition Consultation Service on 1800 772 198 or email [email protected].

Win a Kentucky Equine Research Prize Pack!

Head to our Competition Madness section on pages 31-33 to enter the Colouring, Drawing or Horse Maze Competition and you could win a jam- packed Prize Pack thanks to our great sponsors at Kentucky Equine Research!

CALENDAR | WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 2016 For more events visit the state website: www.pcansw.org.au

2016 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

10-17 April 2016: PCA NSW Combined State Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay in Games Championship: touch with all of the latest updates. Sporting, Campdraft, Team Penning, Mounted Games, Team Sporting, Polocrosse— QUIRINDI

2-10 July 2016: PCA NSW Combined State Championhip: Competition winners & Showriding, Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, answers: SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE Combined Training —CAMDEN Which British Native Pony Breed is the 2016 ADMINISTRATION SCHOOLS smallest? 2 February 2016: Zone 14 Administration ANSWER: Shetland School Winner: Aheisha McPhillips & Charlie Pearce Central Tilba, Zone 14 QUESTION: In Showjumping and Eventing, 6 February 2016: Zone 12 Administration what colour flag is used to mark the right- School hand extremity of a fence? Lake Albert Pony Club, Zone 12 ANSWER: Red Winners: Abby Crawford

2016 SCHOOLS COLOURING Winner: Catelin Crawford 13-14 February 2016: Specialist Dressage Instructors School CROSSWORD PUZZLE Gurley Pony Club, Zone 8 Winner: Zali Duncan

5-6 March 2016: NCAS Instructors School & WORD SEARCH PUZZLE: Update Winner: Jacinta Bell Maclean Showground, Zone 15

25-26 June 2016: Showjumping Course Design School Toronto, Zone 24

GET CONNECTED