🐴 Attention Graduates! TB Breeders Aus, proud Pony Club Australia supporters, are offering 2023/24 grads a career-launching program: 2 weeks of learning at Flemington + 6-week paid internships with top industry leaders. 📅 Apply by Nov 28! 🔗 tbaus.com/graduate_progr…

COMANCHE 💙 From mustering challenges to show ring triumphs, Georgia and her 17-year-old palomino gelding, Comanche, have achieved so much through hard work and trust. This week, we’re celebrating their incredible partnership as our Horse of the Week!

🌟 Pony Club Legends: Elissa Hambly 🌟 Elissa revived Helensburgh Pony Club in NSW, organising its biggest Gymkhana in 13+ years and securing its future. She champions safety, horse welfare, and young riders—all with kindness and tireless dedication. Thank you, Elissa!

Thank you to our Best Achievement By A Rider Aged 13-17 Annual Awards Winner, Natasha Schilling from Mildura Alcheringa PC, for this lovely message! And a big shout-out to Ranvet for supporting this category - check out Natasha's amazing prize haul! 👏

🐎 NATIONAL PONY RACING SERIES: SA riders at Oakbank learned race-ready skills, from horse health to balance, with a fun gymkhana finale! 🌟 Selected riders now aim for the National Finals. Next stop: Tasmania in Feb! Thoroughbred Industry Careers

INCREDIBLE IRIS 💜 Hannah from Kadina Pony Club, SA, shares how her journey with Iris turned from challenging to triumphant. From a scared, skinny mare to a ribbon-winning star jumping Grade 3–4, Iris proves dedication pays off. Proud to name her Horse of the Week!

Thank you to Ollie Sinclair from Inverell PC, our Best Achievement by a Rider Aged 12 Years & Under, for this message! And a shout-out to VIPA for supporting this category with an amazing prize – a VIPA Level 3 body protector. Ollie will ride with the highest level of protection!

💜 Meet Deja, a talented 13.2hh Friesian X Gypsy Cob, and her rider Adele from Upper Beaconsfield Horse & Pony Club in VIC! From WGZ Dressage champ to training Elementary & 80cm jumps, Deja’s been Adele’s rock and inspiration. 🐴✨ What a duo! #HorseOfTheWeek #PonyClub

Pony Club Australia is proud to have you as our patron, Dr. Andrew McLean. Your contributions to equine welfare and education inspire us every day. Wishing you a very happy birthday and a year ahead as remarkable as you are!

‘The education on the welfare side is really shining through, and that’s incredibly rewarding for us. Of course, the racing side is a lot of fun too!’ – Thoroughbred Industry Careers CEO Lindy Maurice on the National Pony Racing Series, a joint initiative with PCA. racing.com/news/2024-12-1…

🧡 Pony of the Week: Axel! 🧡 Ruby from Ringwood Horse & Pony Club, VIC, found her perfect partner in Axel, a 14hh bush pony: "When I sat on Axel, I just felt safe. He takes care of me...even when he may be nervous. He tries his heart out for me." Every rider deserves an Axel!

I ❤️ Pony Club because... #PonyClubAustralia #PonyClubProud #ALifeWithHorsesStartsHere

JOYFUL JASPER 💜 Madison's 13.3hh Brumby x Welsh gelding from Kadina Pony Club overcame a life-threatening injury to become a champion! From showjumping to pony racing, he's a true star. 🏆 #PonyOfTheWeek

💙 BRILLIANT BLUE JEANS 💙 At 23, this incredible Percheron mare is still jumping, competing, and turning heads! Blue Jeans has been a Pony Club legend for decades, inspiring riders old and new. 🦄💫

Donald Pony Club may be small, but its riders—ranging from kids to 80-year-olds—share a love of horses and staying active. A true community for all ages! 🐴💙 Read more in The The Buloke Times : bit.ly/3CLtTjZ

Not all common bitting advice stands the test of time! One long-held myth is that a thicker bit is always kinder—but in reality, an overly thick bit can make it harder for a horse to close its mouth and respond to aids clearly. Read more: bit.ly/4jVChOT

We're excited to have Aushorse back as a PCA Annual Awards sponsor! TBA is once again backing the Young Coach of the Year award. Keen on a career in thoroughbred breeding? TBA offers free training & career pathways! Learn more 👉 tbaus.com/programs/

I love Pony Club because... ❤️ Beautiful words from Caitlyn, 14, from Serpentine Horse and Pony Club, WA. #PonyClubAustralia #ALifeWithHorsesStartsHere

Safe travels to our team as they head off for the China Pony Club Exchange! 🇦🇺✈️🇨🇳 Representing PCA with pride are Samantha Pretty, Samika Sheahan, Morgan Coffey, Charlize Mackie, Clara Greenwood, Jessie Evans, along with coach/manager Madeleine Manton and coach Michelle Newham.

Whether your horse is having a well-earned break or coming back into work after time off, a proper spelling plan makes all the difference. From prepping the paddock to reintroducing work safely, we've broken it down in a step-by-step guide you can trust. ponyclubaustralia.com.au/how-to-let-a-h…