ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016

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President’s Report 4

Executive Officer’s Report 6

Organisational Excellence 8

Membership & Participation 10

Membership 12

Workforce Development 14

International Representation 16

National Representation 18

State Compeitions 20

Efficiency Certificates 24

State Awards 28

Financial Report 30

Contents

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Our CharterStrategic VisionA life with horses starts here.

MissionEducate and promote the enjoyment of horses in a safe, friendly environment.

ValuesUnity Innovation Excellence Inclusion ResponsibilityDevelop leadership and effective management to ensure the growth and development of pony club in Victoria

Ensure pro-activity through encouragement of lateral and creative thinking to generate new ideas and opportunities for improvement

Strive to be the best we can be through innovation, flexibility and continuous improvement

Equity, Equality, Diversity. All people, irrespective of race, gender, ability, ethnicity, social status or sexual orientation, have equal opportunities to take part at all levels and in all roles.

Be accountable for the decisions made under the rules of the organisation and have the capacity to honour the commitments made. Integrity maintain high standards of ethical and fair behaviour by putting Pony Club before personal agendas, working with facts and listening to ideas

Strategic Goals & ObjectivesOrganisational Excellence Financial Stability,

Membership Growth & Participation

Build Capacity Workforce Development

• Review the current structure of governance to promote and comply to best practice governance

• Define Roles, Accountability and lines of authority within the Pony Club

• Promotion and Awareness through improved Information

• Technology and Branding

• Promotion and engagement through improved IT

• Provide access to diverse and engaging programs to ensure participation and community engagement

• Review and develop participation opportunities through competition and events.

• Promotion and engagement through improved IT

• Create welcoming and inclusive clubs through education and leadership to attract and maintain members of all backgrounds and abilities

• Create skilled and knowledgeable Coaches.

• Create skilled and knowledgeable Officials at Clubs and Events

• Create pathways for riders to develop great riding skill and horsemastership

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Our TeamState CouncilPresident• Philip CobbledickVice President• Adrian Dowell | Peter FavaloroTreasurer• Pam DaveyState Councillor• Coral Bryne• James Lang• Janine Bromwich• Sue Foley• Catherine Schwarz• Rosemary Oram• Linda Smith• Sue Muirhead• Anthea Sutherland• Laurie Cruise

State Office StaffExecutive Officer • Clare LewinState Coaching Director• Kate WilsonMarketing/Communications• Suanne WaughFinance Officer• Jennifer GoardMembership Officer• Vicki JansPCVEC Manager• Tony Carey

CommitteesDressage & Showjumping SC• Coral Byrne• Sue Foley• Catherine Schwarz

Games, Flat & Musical Ride SC• Chair: Philip Cobbledick• Secretary: Judy BeasleyGeneral Committee:• Graeme Johnstone• Sally Thomas• Janine Bromwich• Emily McDonald• Kaye Blanchard• Darryl Karp• Robyn Coutts• Deirdre Davey• Oriel Gardiner• Narelle Hamilton• Daniel Morris

Horse Trials SC• Laurie Cruise• Adrian Dowell• Linda Smith

InterZone Horse Trials• Val Armstrong• Carol Chalmers• Wayne Cuthbert• Peter Favaloro• Sue Foley

National Champs Advisory• Tracy Hosier• Jan Dear• Tim Ling• Deena Peters• Lucy Forty

National Mounted Games• Darrelyn Boucher• Ro Cruise• Ellyse Davis• Karen Somers• Junior Coach: Tim Ling• Senior Coach: Geoff Tulett

PCVEC Management• Philip Cobbledick• Laurie Cruise• Adrian Dowell• Peter Favaloro• Linda Smith

Rules• Anthea Sutherland• Sue Muirhead• Sue Foley• Linda Smith• Rosemary Oram• James Lang

Tetrathlon• Jan Dear• Kate Thompson

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The past 12 months have been very busy with members competing at Zone, State and the Nationals.

In September 2015, 47 Riders, Coaches and Team Managers made the journey to Murray Bridge in South Australia for the Nationals. Included for the first time was the ‘Tetrathlon’ (running, swimming, shooting and riding), thanks to Kate Thompson who helped introduce the sport to Victoria.

The Victorian Riders rode extremely well and were all a credit to the Association, bringing home the ‘Roger Braham OAM Riding Shield’ for the most successful State.

Thanks to the Coaches and Team Managers and special thanks to Tracy Hosier who was the overall Team Manager and co-ordinated the Victorian Team. Congratulations to South Australia and their small group of workers, for the great job they did in organising the event and making everyone feel very welcome.

March this year the State Dressage and Show Jumping Championships, were for the first time, held at our own grounds, PCVEC (Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre) at Gladysdale. The event was well supported in the Dressage on the Saturday and Show Jumping on the Sunday.

Late last year extensive work spraying melaleuca and re sowing pasture along

tracks at PCVEC for the construction and development of the Grade 1 and 2 Cross Country Course, but resulted in a delay in the construction of the course.

At short notice the event was moved to Bacchus Marsh where Ewan Kellett upgraded and rebuilt many of the jumps, providing the riders with a challenging and interesting course.

Thanks to Simon Karp, Deirdre Davey and all involved at Bacchus Marsh for their generosity and hard work providing and preparing the venue at short notice. The only disappointment was the number of entries, given Bacchus Marsh is central and with good road access from all directions.

September 2015 the Inter Zone Horse Trials were held at PCVEC for the first time. This was possible due to a hard working Group of volunteers who worked tirelessly to construct the Grade 3 and 4 Cross Country Course and prepare the grounds for the event. The new course proved to be interesting, testing and was enjoyed by all the riders.

The 2016 Inter Zone Horse Trials were brought forward and held in May, a couple of weeks after the State Horse Trials. Due to the ongoing ground works at PCVEC and the need to protect the work, last minute decision was made to move the event to Yeringberg.

Thanks to Linda Smith and North Metro

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zone for stepping in, organising and preparing the grounds for the event. This event continues to be popular and well supported by the Grade 3 and 4 riders around the State.

In June the State Flat and Musical Ride Teams, Pairs and Games Championships were held at PCVEC again for the first time. Despite the weather, the event was a success and as usual was well supported.

‘Ride to Time’ was held on the 22nd August at Moonee Valley. Many thanks to the VRC for their ongoing sponsorship and Lisa Coffey who not only puts in an enormous amount of time organising the day but also works endlessly with Zones and Clubs, helping and encouraging them run Time Trials at different Racecourses around the State.

In May, I attended the Pony Club Australia Annual Meeting and Conference in Adelaide with Clare (EO) and Kate (State Coaching Director) and unfortunately working with the National Board is still a work in progress. There is still a lot of

work to be done in the interest of our members so we can improve the structure for the future.

A highlight was the National Awards Presentation night – Victoria winning majority of awards; Darcy Wade (Stratford Pony Club) Rider under 17 years, Lauren Clarke (Merricks Pony Club) Rider 17-25 years, Jim Page (Northern Metro Zone) Volunteer of the Year and Merricks Pony Club – Club of the Year. Congratulations to all of the recipients on your fine achievements.

2016 saw PCV changed their membership system over to the national database. This has had some challenges for all involved. Clubs having problems with the new system are always welcome to contact the office.

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Sports and Recreation Victoria (SRV)are advocating best practise governance. This must be a high priority in 2016/2017 to work on a structure which will meet government criteria for future funding and reporting and will move the

organisation forward well into the future.

PCV’s Strategic Plan continues to be updated and the State Council will continue to review and work toward the outcomes set out in the plan.

Following the grievance process the State Council experienced with Central Zone Clubs late last year the Council has concentrated on improving communication with all clubs.

High impact decisions will go back to clubs for input before final decisions are made by council, enabling clubs to be involved in the decision making process.

Thank you to all the State Sub Committees and their members for the tireless work they have put in over the past 12 months organising and running State Competitions.

Many thanks to Kylie for her hard work and contribution at the Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre.

My sincere thanks to the following individuals, Pam Davey outgoing PCV State Treasurer. Pam did an excellent job managing the finances of the organisation and should be remembered for financially turning the organisation around. Vice-Presidents Adrian Dowell and Peter Favaloro and State Councillors who are all very dedicated and do a tremendous job. Executive Officer, Clare Lewin and the PCV’s Office staff, Kate, Vicki, Suanne and Jennifer for the help and support they have given me over the past 12 months.

Lastly my thanks to the Pony Club members, volunteers and supporters whose efforts make Pony Club Victoria the great organisation it is.

Despite the challenges over the past 12 months I look forward to 2017.

Philip Cobbledick PCAV President

Strategic PlanningPony Club would not exist without the thousands of volunteers in the field. Starting with parents who support their children to Club Committees, coaches and event organisers it is impossible to quantify the reach that Pony Club has in the community and the equestrian industry. Sport as an industry provides so much more than just competition. While elite performances are important community engagement and other benefits to health and wellbeing are just as important. These additional benefits are being recognised by the State Government.In November 2014 there was a change of Government and with it a different focus on Sport & Recreation. The Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2015-2019 was developed which sets out the Government’s priorities and vision to improve the health and well-being of Victorians over the long term. The vision is a Victoria free of the avoidable burden of disease and injury leading to higher standards of health, wellbeing and participation at all ages.Sport & Recreation Victoria (SRV) became part of the Department of Health and Human Services and a new Strategic Direction was implemented.The Supporting Victorian Sport & Recreation (SVSR) 2016-2019 program contains initiatives that align with the

Government’s priorities of increasing participation in sport and active recreation by;• Building a more sustainable sport &

recreation sector in Victoria• Increasing equity, diversity and

inclusivenessA new single entry model was created which highlighted the investment approach to the funding with recognition that not all organisations are the same and that they will have different strategic priorities and capacity to deliver. SRV grouped State Sporting Associations (SSO) based on numbers, annual turnover, capacity to deliver and their National Sporting Organisation (NSO) category as identified by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).Pony Club Victoria was categorised as a tier 3 Sport in the 4 tier system and as such was invited to apply for a possible $350,000 worth of funding over the length of the SVSR Program. This is the second highest level of funding available to an SSO in Victoria.Funding is vitally important to the operations of Pony Club Victoria; it assists the organisation to commence new growth strategies and funds current activities.Sport is big business and government funding bodies are increasingly expecting not-for-profit sporting organisations to be efficient and accountable to ensure the best outcome for their investment.

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In order to be considered for funding each sport had to demonstrate an alignment to the government priorities as outlined in the sector development model as well as a strong link to their own strategic plan.The areas outline by the Victorian Sport & Recreation were;• Development of Organisation’s

Governance, including Governance reform, board education, new recruitment processes

• Introduction of new Information Technology (IT)/ competition management systems to assist officials or volunteers

• Provision of courses for coaches and officials

• Promotion of new products/forms of sport/activity designed to increase participation

• Improved methods of communication to members and affiliates from administrators

• Development of programs that build well run clubs

State Council reviewed and updated the 2015-2017 PCV Strategic Plan in February 2016 with the needs of the Association and the listed outlines in mind. The current plan aligns with the SVSR 2016-2019 funding period and initiatives from the government priorities of building a more sustainable sector. It also aligns itself to the Pony Club Australia strategic plan.

PCV Equestrian CentreThe PCVEC Committee of Management has been very committed and dedicated to establishing the venue in readiness to host events. Pam Davey played a daily hands on role project managing improvements and Linda Smith worked tirelessly co-opting volunteers for working bees and cross country course building. Jim Page has spent a great deal of time at the Centre, assisting with the building of the Grade 3 & 4 Courses and building a Grade 5 cross country course designed by Neil Clinton. As the facilities were up graded and more people began to use PCVEC it was recognised that an on-site presence was essential to ensuring the best outcome.Kylie Broxam was appointed to the position of Centre Manager in July 2015 with the responsibility for taking bookings, daily maintenance and venue set up for events.

The first PCV Event to be hosted at the centre was the Horseland Inter Zone Teams Horse Trials in September 2015. This was followed by the Horseland Dressage and Showjuming State Championships in March 2016 followed by the Horseland Games, Flat and Musical Ride Teams State Championships held in June. The centre has been well supported by Yarra Valley locals with the indoor arena hired regularly by individuals and groups. There are currently five regular non pony club user groups who hold training days and rallies.

Office AdministrationThe dedicated team at the PCV State Office has risen to the challenges faced during another extremely busy year. In June 2015 a group of Central Zone Clubs initiated a grievance process against decisions made by State Council in the preceding months. It was a particularly difficult time for all concerned and diverted resources away from other areas. In August 2015 an extraordinary general meeting was convened to address the issues raised by the Clubs that joined the grievance process. As a result State Council initiated the development of a Business Plan for PCVEC, an updated Strategic Plan and a high impact decision policy.Diana Hewson resigned in July 2015 and Jennifer Goard stepped up into the Accounts position sharing that with her role in the Shop.Kylie Broxam was appointed to the newly created position of Manager for the Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre.The Agreement to provide Administrative Support for Pony Club Australia was terminated on March 31st following the appointment of Dr Catherine Ainsworth as PCA Chief Executive Officer. Prior to the PCA EO appointment Suanne Waugh had been coordinating the development the data base specifications with the providers Sports Management Australia (SMA). This important project has been performed in addition to other duties and will be ongoing from a PCV perspective as the system develops.The major challenge was to incorporate the requirements of each state as pony club nationally does not have conformity in any area from membership categories to types of competitions offered. Over and above our customer service role supporting members and volunteers there has been additional support required to

prepare clubs to undertake the 2016-2017 membership subscriptions using the new national data base.Vicki Jans has spent many hours assisting club officials to create their club profiles and enter membership data as has Suanne. With any new system there have, and will continue to be, teething problems which will need to be addressed and resolved.I would like to thank all members of the PCV staff for their team work, resilience and support throughout the year.Kylie Broxam – PCVEC Manager, Jennifer Goard – Accounts & Shop, Vicki Jans- Membership, Suanne Waugh – Advertising & Sponsorship and Kate Wilson – Coaching Director.Thank you to State Council, Executive Sub Committee, Chief Instructors’ Panel, PCV Sub Committees and all volunteers for their continued dedication and hard work to ensuring the success of Pony Club in Victoria.

Clare Lewin Executive Officer

Over a number of years the PCV State Council has become increasingly aware that the current federated governance structure is not meeting the needs of the membership. It is also creating an unsustainable load for the current Council as they attempt to balance their regional operational duties with strategic vision at the Council table. The federated structure was adopted years ago as the approved governance model for not-for-profit incorporated associations. As the compliance and accountability levels have increased around sport the federated model is considered to be the least effective form of governance for a State Sporting Body. Over the past 10 years organisations have altered their structure to create Boards that are skills based which enable the Board to draw on expert advice when required. The federated structure tends to lend itself to a Board that is often reactive lacking strategic planning, consistent direction and accountability. Board members often find their workload is unsustainable; they can be conflicted in their decisions and the amount of time they contribute to all the management groups of which they are members. The tenure of the Board members is also of concern as almost the entire Board could change each year. Although this

generally doesn’t happen a significant rollover of personnel on a Board can lead to operational impacts for an organisation.Pony Club Victoria is now one of only a small group of organisations that continue to function under a federated structure. We run the risk of falling behind our competitors in the market and State Council has recognised this to be a significant risk to the future of Pony Club in Victoria. With the added advantage of receiving funding to review and change our governance structure the State Council have committed themselves to seeking a new way of doing business. The State Council are currently reviewing various governance models. Consideration will be given to mechanisms to streamline the way decisions are made and implemented plus the impact changes will have on the way the organisation seeks input and feedback from its members. The consultation process will include communication and information sessions with member clubs to ensure there is a good understanding of the changes that need to be made to take Pony Club in Victoria into the future.

Organisational ExcellenceReview the current structure of governance to promote and comply to best practice governance

PCV has contributed to and signed on to the delivery and development of a national data base. The new system will reduce the workload for volunteers at all levels by providing entry point management and many more features for the member. A significant amount of time has been contributed to the development of the National Database and Web Solution over the past five years. The past twelve months have been busy implementing this long term project. February witnessed the transfer of data into the new system and Clubs busily got to work learning a new way of managing members. Membership renewal went relatively smoothly with a combination of methods for renewing membership. Some clubs asked their members to sign up online and some updated their members at Club level. Ninety nine Clubs have already put their membership online which enables members to sign up or renew at their convenience. Our aim will be to ensure all members have the option to sign up online for the next membership renewal period. The national database and web solution project is a significant step forward for Pony Club in Australia. For the first time ever the organisation will be able to talk confidently on national membership and participation figures. This will only strengthen the organisation’s ability to represent Pony Club to funding bodies and external supporters and to assist Pony Club to continue to be a force in the equestrian market.For Victoria it has meant change … and change is never easy! MyClub definitely did a great job for the organisation over a 10year period. It changed the way we processed membership and reduced the data entry requirements within the office

and the field. The new MyPonyClub system offers the same but with the added ability for members to manage their own information. This facility should produce more accurate data for all levels of management in Pony Club from Club to Zone to State and for the first time ever our National Body.Communication has been a significant issue for Pony Club Victoria, getting a message out to all members can be a complicated process. The email function within MyPonyClub will assist all levels of the organisation to do this with less fuss.The membership database was a significant part of this project but there is much more to come! The system will provide an online events package which will take payments for online entries as well as providing a calendar function similar to what we have had in the past. The system will manage coaches and officials and will come with an app for members to put Pony Club in the palm of their hand.The new Pony Club Victoria website, created under a national branding approach, is also under construction and will be launched during the later stages of 2016 with Zone and Club website options to follow soon after.

Over a four year period Pony Club Victoria has been defining the positions and roles that exist in Pony Club. Establishing the positions that exist, defining what the role is and what skills are required to undertake that role help to establish whether training is required and the aids that are needed. A matrix of all positions has been developed and prioritised. Resources and position descriptions have been developed for State Council with competition personnel training pathways identified as the next priority.

Pony Club has many roles but sometimes the pathway to get involved or undertake a role is not clearly defined. Clearly defining pathways eliminates a barrier to volunteer participation, establishing training gives confidence to individuals to get involved.The Chief Instructors Panel are also involved with this strategic outcome currently concentrating on the development of dressage judging.

Define roles, accountability and lines of authority with the Pony Club structure

Promotion and awareness through improved information technology and branding

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Membership & ParticipationPromotion & awareness through Information Technology

The MyPonyClub database rollout for membership renewal began in January with club data going live to clubs on the 8th March 2016. Club Officials have managed the change fairly well, with some clubs utilising the ability to take membership applications online and recieve payments by credit. The system offers Clubs the opportunity to reduce data entry and streamline administration and payments for both club officials and members. The email manager within the system will help the club to keep their committee and members informed on club activities.Keeping member and committee information within the system centralises data and reduces the need to keep lots of other files in separate systems which may be corrupted, lost or forgotten. Security of data is also improved as the database operates with best practise data security. The email manager enables clubs to create newsletters and maintain templates of regular emails to members or even send a birthday message! Pony Club Victoria and zone officials will also be able to directly email members, this was something MyClub could do but as the system aged the capacity to do this was lost. Pony Club Australia will for the first time be able to speak to every member on the system significantly improving the organisations ability to communicate with members.

The biggest challenge for the organisation is to get members to access their profile and take ownership of it. The more accurate our data the better all levels of the organisation can communicate with members. Within the members profile an individual can see the event calendar, enter events, renew their membership, personalise their card, keep their horses with gradings and as time goes on have a record of their pony club journey.Next on the horizon is the launch of the new Pony Club Victoria website and to support clubs and zones to move over onto the new website platform. Over the past year we have endeavoured to implement a more diverse communications strategy that incorporates the website, magazine, Facebook and Twitter.Facebook has shown growth in likes and interaction with posts. Times best for viewing show a tendancy toward 7-8pm. Our largest fan base is aged 18-24 females however our most interactive fans are aged 35-54 females. A focus this year has been to increase the regularity of posts and number. Working Facebook, Twitter and the website together to communicate a message. All likes are currently organic.Into the future we aim to incorporate a monthly E-news, member’s app and a Pony Club channel to both communicate and promote Pony Club to our audience.

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Rider development has been promoted on several levels; through the progressive training levels from the PCA National Syllabus of Instruction. We have increased the number of riders attaining their certificates across the board by 268 Partnerships with other organisations offering pathways to opportunities through careers or national and international representationThe Ride 2 Time initiative in partnership with Racing Victoria Limited continues to be well supported – 136 riders participated at 19 training days were held across 9 Zones at metropolitan and regional racecourses. The riders and their families who qualify for the finals at Moonee Valley have an experience of a lifetime with many have gone on to take up a career in the racing industry.Lisa Coffey the Racing Victoria Development Officer continues to drive the program with great enthusiasm.National RepresentationThe National Championships give riders an opportunity to see how Pony Club operates in other States, to meet interstate Pony Clubbers and to experience a fantastic event that creates friendships and many memories.A large contingent of Victorian riders and support crew headed across the border to Murray Bridge in September 2015 to participate in the PCA National Championships hosted by PCSA. PCV was represented by 47 riders in the disciplines of dressage, eventing, showjumping, mounted games and the new to PCV sport of tetrathlon The team managers and coaches who accompanied the riders, parents and support crews did a wonderful job. Tracy Hosier Chair of the National Advisory Committee worked tirelessly to ensure the participants had a quality experience from squad selections, training days, presentation dinner right through to the competition and coordination as the Chef d’ mission from Base Camp.

The sport of Tetrathlon, comprising swimming, running, laser pistol shooting and showjumping was included at the 2015 PCA National Championships after being a demonstration sport in Western Australia for the 2012 National Championships. Tetrathlon is new to PCV and has been extremely well received as a new activity requiring different skills. Kate Thompson from Modern Pentathlon has been conducting laser pistol training and introduction days across Victoria.Training days were conducted at Bendigo, Mildura and Tooradin with a four day camp at Geelong at the end of June. In total 76 riders took advantage of the training opportunities offered. Modern Pentathlon included Tetrathlon competitions in conjunction with two of their events in which 23 Pony Club riders competed. International representationThe Interpacific Exchange Rally is conducted biannually and in August 2015 Imogen Nicholson of Corio Moorabool Pony Club travelled with the rest of the Australian Team to Canada. Imogen’s report can be found on page ??Two Victorian Members, Lachlan Waddell and Darcy Wade were selected in the Pony Club Australia Tetrathlon Team which will travel to Ireland in August to compete against teams from UK, Canada, USA and Ireland where the sport is well established.Coach MembershipThe first year of PCV Coach Membership closed on June 30, 2015. 742 coaches registered with the State of these there were 63 Level 1, 69 Level P , 614 other qualified or non PCA NCAS qualified coaches. Coaches registed via the TryBooking system we wil be aiming for coaches to sign up and pay using MyPonyClub as of 2017/2018 membership year. Of the 742 coaches ?? reported having a current WWWC card. ?? also reported they were qualified Coach Educators.Any coach who is coaching at Pony Club is expected to take up membership with PCV regardless of other memberships held with other equestrian bodies.

Provide access to diverse and engaging programs to ensure participation and community engagement

CERTIFICATE 2014-2015 2015-2016

E 28 105D 362 597D* 149 226C 390 277C* 11 12K 10 9B 7 1A 0 0

TOTAL 957 1227

Membership BARWON JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMApollo Bay 10 2 8 3Bacchus Marsh 60 7 2 62 8Ballan 25 1 11 2Ballarat 62 11 109 9Barwon Heads & District 16 3 15 3Barwon Valley 72 7 56 10Colac 48 18 95 1Corio & Moorabool 46 9 70 6Drysdale/Leopold 46 4 63 1Geelong Grammar 7 1 6 Leighdale 49 3 26 1Little River & District 29 6 26 6Lochard 25 9 31 3Mount Duneed Inc 38 1 35 5 Portarlington 16 7 21 9Rokewood 27 1 11 Smythesdale & District 34 3 3 2 TOTAL 610 91 7 647 5 62

CENTRAL JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMBroadford & District 23 3 22 3Bullengarook 34 1 45 Findon (Mernda) Inc 14 6 Gisborne 38 3 45 2Glenlyon and District 15 1 17 2Kilmore & District 33 4 33 Kingston & District 11 2 11 1Kyneton 46 3 60 4Lancefield and District 33 6 47 Macedon 39 12 53 7Melton & District Inc. 21 7 19 18Oaklands 52 14 56 6Riddells Creek 53 16 99 8Sunbury 16 1 11 Trentham 9 1 7 Truganina 13 4 1 19 1Tullamarine 8 7 11 2Werribee 21 8 49 1Whittlesea 38 2 1 44 6Williamstown 14 6 29 Woodend 52 4 32 3TOTAL 474 96 4 597 0 59

EAST GIPPSLAND JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMBairnsdale 46 4 32 1Boolarra 26 29 10Briagolong and District 32 4 36 Buchan 13 1 23 1Bushy Park 7 1 10 Cobblers Creek 15 18 Jeeralang 2 1 2Lakes Entrance 3 3 3 9 Longford 21 Mallacoota 8 12 Mirboo North 21 14 Moe 21 4 18 Morwell Horse and 7 Nowa Nowa 15 1 19 Orbost 17 2 16 9Rosedale & District Inc. 23 3 20 Sale 44 33 1Stratford 23 2 27 Swifts Creek 11 1 7 Toongabbie 20 15 Trafalgar 10 5 9 Traralgon 24 2 11 Yarram & District 6 5 1Yinnar South 6 7 TOTAL 280 22 4 222 0 11

MIDLAND JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMArarat 23 4 14 1Bealiba 19 11 3 40 4Beaufort & District 19 13 Bendigo 31 8 32 9Castlemaine 15 1 9 Charlton 12 1 6 3Donald 2 1 12 2Harcourt 11 1 Horsham 34 1 36 1Huntly-Spring Gully 7 3 16 Loddon 12 1 9 Maldon 23 1 1 6 6Mandurang South 25 2 Maryborough & District 18 8 1 41 7Neangar Park 19 3 1 25 St Arnaud 13 2 1 10 1Stawell 19 1 1 12 TOTAL 302 43 13 282 0 34

NORTH EAST JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMAlexandra & District 16 10 Benalla 61 4 49 10Bethanga 9 5 3 Bright & District 23 3 13 5Chiltern & District 7 1 3 Euroa 19 5 11 Howlong 29 3 11 Kergunyah 16 8 34 Mansfield 38 1 1 34 11Moyhu 36 6 15 Myrtleford 17 1 1 25 1Numurkah & District 13 6 1Seymour 24 1 25 Shepparton 26 7 27 Wangaratta 24 2 13 Wodonga & District 18 1 19 14Yarrawonga 4 10 TOTAL 380 43 13 302 0 42

NORTH METRO JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMDonvale & Templestowe 28 7 33 1Eltham District 19 4 13 Healesville 40 5 1 42 Hurstbridge 48 3 4 Kangaroo Ground 39 10 57 4Kinglake 14 2 1 13 6Lilydale & Mooroolbark 56 20 72 5 3Lower Plenty 9 6 27 6Mount Evelyn 23 4 25 North Eastern 84 11 2 47 Nunawading 22 10 36 18Ringwood 34 2 15 18Seville 83 8 48 St Andrews 55 7 3 81 12Tandivale 3 2 Upper Yarra 38 3 1 40 1Wyena 17 11 2 34 18Yarra Brae 1 1 1 Yarra Glen 65 11 45 11Yarrambat 65 18 96 24TOTAL 743 143 10 731 5 122

NORTHERN JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMBalranald 5 1 7 8 1Bamawm Extension 23 3 20 Barham Koondrook 9 14 Bunbartha 24 26 1Cobram & District 32 4 1 53 9Cohuna 11 1 1 Deniliquin 36 6 9 30 12Finley 20 1 13 6Hay and District 28 7 18 5Invergordon-Katandra 12 13 1Kerang 16 1 6 Kyabram 16 4 3 12 3Lockington 10 2 8 Macorna 1 6 4 2 Mildura-Alcheringa 43 7 70 5Nathalia 10 2 35 2Nyah & District 12 10 13 Rochester 20 1 19 Swan Hill 11 4 1 16 Tocumwal 27 2 17 TOTAL 366 52 35 394 0 45

SOUTH METRO JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMBalnarring 26 5 3 43 Chelsea 18 5 21 3Dandenong Ranges 31 3 37 Dingley 4 4 3 6 Doongala 41 14 81 Hastings 60 9 52 3Langwarrin 70 10 6 Macclesfield 18 3 16 Main Ridge 61 12 56 Mentone 16 14 37 2Merricks 36 4 25 Monash 18 8 1 7 11Monbulk 31 8 1 48 Mornington Peninsula 48 13 54 12Mountain District 2 3 2 10 2Pearcedale 21 5 Southern Peninsula 3 7 TOTAL 504 120 10 506 0 33

WANNON JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMApsley 11 1 13 Branxholme & District 8 3 Camperdown 6 1 9 3Cobden & District 29 1 12 1Coleraine 5 2 9 1Dennington 16 3 2 11 Dunkeld 12 5 Emu Creek 26 6 2 40 9Glenelg 3 1 3 4Hamilton 20 2 33 1Heytesbury 7 3 52 2Heywood Inc 21 5 24 1Macarthur 36 3 25 Penshurst 15 2 3 4Portland and District 8 Warrnambool 23 7 2 35 Western District 19 17 TOTAL 265 33 15 289 0 26

WEST GIPPSLAND JUN ASS SEN SUP C&T LMBass Valley 7 2 5 Berry’s Creek 14 3 23 5Berwick 28 7 34 2Bunyip & District 44 5 51 2Cannibal Creek 23 1 21 Cockatoo & District 25 8 1 8Corner Inlet 17 11 1 22 16Cranbourne 23 9 30 1Drouin 15 5 25 6Hallam Valley 9 14 29 Korumburra & District 4 3 Lillico & District 17 3 24 Loch-Nyora 11 7 24 10Meeniyan 11 2 18 3Nar Nar Goon 15 1 13 Neerim District 13 11 Officer 9 1 12 Pakenham 59 6 55 6Phillip Island 12 7 Tarwin Lower 4 1 Tooradin Dalmore 28 8 32 2Upper Beaconsfield 32 6 43 Warragul 26 6 24 Wonthaggi 24 8 52 6TOTAL 470 113 4 557 0 67

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Our partnership with Racing Victoria continues to consolidate with the Speed to Safety program continuing around Victoria. The popularity of this program has continued with a bit of a shift to more regional participants.In early 2016 a training program for coaches was offered to the Pony Club field to encourage and enable more people to organise qualifiers and to solidify the existence of this program into the future. Lisa has been undertaking this task single handedly for the past few years, it will hold the program in good stead to have

trained personnel take up the job of offering this program around the State. Earlier this year the Speed to Safety program name was changed to Ride to Time and a facebook page created to actively promote the program and provide a platform to feedback information to interested individuals.2015 Speed to Safety Final was run at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Saturday 22nd August. Our thanks to Lisa Coffey and Racing Victoria - Off the Track team for their support of this program.

Workforce DevelopmentCreate skilled and knowledgeable officials at club and events

Training officials and volunteers is the responsiblity of the Chief Instructors Panel and DCI/ZA panels around the State.Training officials and volunteers is a very important activity for Pony Club. Without officials events and activities can not be run.Training is important but also the creation of pathways for officials to navigate through Pony Club are important too.Within the strategic plan a listed outcome was to create a list of official postions. Each role will be described and a desired level of training identified for each role.The CIP has also embarked on writing formal accreditations for both Gear Checking and Dressage Judging. These accreditations are designed to

improve consistency and knowledge in the field thereby improving the experience of riders, parents and officials alike. A pilot of these accreditations will be conducted during 2016/2017. Once these are up and going we will look to do this for other officials positions.Formally acknowledging roles in Pony Club helps to identify who does these jobs in Pony Club and hopefully encourages members to get involved with volunteer roles and again helps the CIP to better plan for the future of Pony Club.Accredited and non-accreditated officials will be registered on the State database creating a valuable resource for club and zone officials to access when running events and training days.

Create pathways for riders to develop great riding skills and horsemastership

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The Chief Instructors Panel in conjuction with Kate Wilson, State Coaching Director are charged with the task of increasing the number of qualified coaches in the field. Trained coaches lead to better rallies. Coaching methods and techniques change over the years and new ideas are gained by attending training and gaining accrediation. Our riders deserve well trained coaches who will challenge them and ensure learning is fun.One of the CIP’s strategic outcomes for the year was to conduct one PCA NCAS Assessment Day per Zone. Assessment Days were organised in 8 zones, 3 zones were cancelled due to lack of numbers and 2 zones did not secure a date. Unfortunately the number of attendees at assessment days was also well down on previous years. It is important that PCA NCAS Accreditation is supported and actively promoted by zones and clubs. The CIP will work to achieve the target of one Assessment Day per zone during 2016/2017. The CIP will call actively on the DCI/ZA panels to help acheive this outcome for coaches.The target of 20 Level 1 and 50 Preliminary coaches to be accredited annually was set in the strategic plan and formed part of the CIP’s outcomes. This equates to two Level 1 and five Preliminary coaches per zone. During the 2015/2016 year two Level 1 and twenty two Preliminary coaches were accreditated, 29 in total were assessed.Accreditated Coaches continue to renew their accreditation with 9 over the past 12 months. A lack of training opportunities does hamper our coaches from ensuring they can maintain their qualifications without having to travel long distances or reschedule coaching opportunities.

Our thanks to all coaches who commit themselves to maintaining and/or gaining qualifications.The CIP identified that a more structured approach to scheduling and calendaring will help coaches to access training accross the State. A focus for 2016/2017 will be to ensure a statewide calendar of training is available for coaches.Victoria currently has 63 Level 1 and 69 Preliminary PCA NCAS qualified coaches registered with the State and 610 coaches who don’t hold PCA NCAS qualifications for a total of 742 registered coaches. With the adoption of the national database the Pony Club Victoria will aim to provide better information on retention of coaches, accreditations gained and accrediation renewal.Over two years ago Pony Club Victoria commenced membership for coaches. One of the reasons for this move was to better understand the needs of coaches in the field. Coaches in the future will renew their membership with PCAV via MyPonyClub. MyPonyClub will help PCV to better understand where coaches are located, what qualifications they hold, how long coaches remain as members and if accreditations gained are maintained. All this information will help the State Coaching Director and the Chief Instructors around the State to effectively plan training and support for coaches in Pony Club.Coaches are vital to the successful operation of Pony Club yet we understand very little about who coaches in the field and what their needs might be.Two State Training Workshops were conducted during 2015/2016, the strategic outcome set by the State Council was 4. Central and Barwon Zone both hosted State Training Workshops. Attendance was 63 in total with 20 people attending Barwon and 43 at Central zone.Topics at these workshops are canvassed from the zone to ensure the sessions offered incorporate issues officials, coaches, parents and riders are likely to find useful in the field.Marketing and advertising of these workshops is an area that will be considered during 2016/2017. Numbers have dropped from previous years.Feedback completed by attendees of the State Training Workshop is generally positive and the networking opportunities they present is never lost on attendees.

Create skilled and knowledgeable coaches

Assessed & Trained Coaches 2015/2016

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International RepresentationInterPacific Rally ExchangeCanada31JUL-17 AUGImogen NicholsonCorio/Moorabool

Riders Leearn McNamara (Tasmania), Jaydn Bromiley (QLD), Imogen Nicholson (Victoria) and Abbey Johns (Western Australia) met in Melbourne on July 30, where they spent a night getting to know each other and their Coach Judy Rose and myself Michele Ramage, as the team manager. This was a great opportunity for us to all learn a little bit about each other and to begin to share some laughs and some camaraderie with all team members.The following morning we were up early to begin the long journey to Toronto. This involved a flight to Sydney, a stop at Vancouver and the final leg onto Toronto. In all some 21 hours flying. Toronto greeted us with some very hot, humid weather and we were all glad to book into the airport hotel and freshen up before heading out to dinner together.After a good night’s sleep, breakfast and a swim in the hotel pool we were collected from the hotel by a limousine to transfer us to the University of Toronto where we would spend the first two nights of our tour. On arrival at the hotel we met the New Zealand team and immediately began to form strong bonds of friendships. Members from the Canadian team and the USA team also arrived and soon we had the whole IPE group assembled and ready for the adventure of a lifetime. It was apparent during these early days

of the tour that riders, coaches and managers were all in for a good time as they were already sharing a laugh, joke and experiences with each other. The riders were introduced to the game of ‘Heads Up’ and were having so much fun didn’t want to go for dinner.Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world and while we were there our tour organiser, Jacqui Dennis, had organised the IPE participants to experience foods from many different countries. Sushi, Thai, Indian, Greek, Chinese and Canadian BBQ, where we had the very flavoursome locally grown roasted corn on the cob. Our most memorable dining experience however was at Ethiopian restaurant where very large platters were delivered to the table and people shared the dip like condiments using injera. This was followed by the special smoking ceremony to prepare the coffee. The breakfasts while in Canada were not to be missed with Jacqui and Jeanette preparing us all for the busy days ahead, we had waffles, crepes, egg casserole, pea meal bacon, blueberries, strawberries and of course lots of maple syrup.Our tour experiences were amazing, we were kept extremely busy with visits to the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Canadian bowling (5 pins and a small ball), Blue mountain Eco Tour and zip lining, paddle boarding on Georgia Bay,

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a visit to historical Casa Loma, Medieval Times performance, gondola rides at Collingwood and various markets. Two of our most memorable tours were the visit to Niagra Falls, where we were able to walk behind the falls and take a boat tour to the base of the falls, an absolutely breathtaking experience. The second tour that remains a highlight of the trip was a tour of a Mennonite Farm. We were collected from St Jacobs Market by a horse drawn carriage and then learnt about the ways of life of these people, including their farming of maple syrup from the trees on their property.This year’s InterPacific riders were treated to three great competitions. The first a combined training event at Woodwind South where riders competed on different horses in the dressage and showjumping phases. This was followed by a very fun horsemastership relay, where lots of mistakes were made and due to poor bridle construction by one of our team members Jaydn was left riding a pony with no reins. The second competition was the scrambled teams Maple Leaf Challenge. Here a rider from each country was placed in a team, to compete in a dressage and combined jumping competition. This was held at Ian Roberts property, Dreamcrest and Ian had created a great jumping course for the riders, 7 showjumping fences on the sand and then

up a bank onto the cross country course, finishing with the last fence, an upright showjump back on the sand arena. This was certainly a test for the riders. All had a great day with Abbey being in the winning Maple Leaf Team.The final competition “The Nations Cup” was held at Bronte Creek, “the owners” competition the previous day had enabled us all to have a good look at the horses that we were allocated. After the horse trial time we had swapped some riders and horses and had decided to include a small pony, Valerie, into the team.Leearn was given the ride on this super little horse who had jumped well in the owners class. After the first round of competition Australia was in the lead with 3 riders having just one rail down. Valerie and Leearn were champions and just had the one rail as did Imogen and Jaydn. USA had a great second round with three clear rounds, and New Zealand also produced two clear rounds. Australia continued with their consistent performance and again had 3 very good scores to take through to the overall tally, with Leearn, Abbey and Jaydn just having one rail. It was a little nerve raking waiting for the official winners to be announced, which took some time and two managers meetings, but after the long wait Australia

was declared the winner of the “Nations Cup”. Official placings were Australia first, 29 faults, USA second, 42 faults, New Zealand third just one fault behind, 43 and finally Canada in fourth with 68.There were great celebrations for our final dinner and official banquet at Guelf following the Nations Cup. Many laughs were had as our IPE riders showed the locals that they could transfer their skills to riding the mechanical bull. Here we had a chance to thank the tour organisers Jacqui Dennis and Dana Balfour for all they had done to make the tour such a success. Pony Club Australia presented a hand painted framed boomerang to Canadian Pony Club as a thank you.As team manager I am honoured to have taken such a lovey group of young people on tour. Congratulations to all riders they were certainly fantastic ambassadors for our country. The commaradory shown within our team and between countries was certainly something to be very proud of. To our coach Judy Rose, thank you for your wonderful friendship and support throughout the tour, but especially for your expertise in again helping our riders to bring home the Nations Cup.

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National RepresentationNational ChampionshipsSouth AustraliaMurray Bridge

A Nationals Advisory Sub-committee was formed in April 2014 with the task of developing a process for selecting and preparing a Victorian Team for the 2015 PCA Nationals Championships and to provide the necessary administrative support. We were fortunate enough to have input from coaches and administrators who had prior Nationals experience. We have met regularly throughout the past 18 months to ensure crucial timelines were met and that the riders were kept informed.We received 52 expressions of interests for the Olympic disciplines, 60 for the new exciting sport of Tetrathlon and many for the Games Team. Unfortunately with the PCA event, the Interschools Nationals and Showjumping Championships all scheduled to run at the same time, the junior riders in particularly needed to choose which team to apply for. The final team consisted of a total of 46 riders and 14 officials. We were able to field teams in all sections with the exception of Junior Showjumping. In future, the timetabling of these events will need to be reviewed to ensure that they remain premier events in the equestrian calendar and that States have the opportunity to field the best teams.Once the teams had been selected, the administrative work really kicked in with the sourcing and ordering of uniform, selection of coaches and team managers,

booking accommodation and a myriad of other tasks. The Tetrathlon team met for a very successful camp in Geelong and then continued to have training days to hone their shooting skills. We ran two successful training days at Yarrambat and Riddles Creek pony clubs for the Olympic disciplines whilst the games riders conducted their separate training and competition schedule. One of the crucial components of the Nationals is fostering team spirit and comradery amongst the riders and this was achieved through the training days and the final team dinner at which the riders were presented with their uniforms and State representation badges.Finally the day of departure was here. The hard work, fundraising, occasional trials and tribulations had culminated in a cohesive and well prepared team all very excited and looking forward to their Nationals experience.A few of us spent the night at Nhill on the way over, but by Monday night all of the horses (with the exception of the games ponies) had arrived safely and were ensconced in either the portable yards or stables. The Victorian team set up two camping areas – Base Camp and the Summit – which created a lovely team atmosphere.There was a flurry of activity early Tuesday morning as the horses were prepared for trot up. The riders looked

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very smart indeed in their official uniform and the horses looked a picture. There was a couple of sticky moments for a couple of the combinations but in the end everyone was given the all clear to compete. The schedule allowed for some warm up events and practices the first couple of days, but by Wednesday we were into serious competition mode. The riders all equitted themselves beautifully and it was great to see them all competing on the main arena (cricket/baseball oval). The Tetrathlon competitors had a few more challenges to contend with when it came to their various events, but as the results were to finally reveal they were able to put these behind them and soldier on. The games contingent arrived on the Wednesday and they were soon joining in the competition. The eventers did their x-country phase off site at Monarto, but once again all riders were equal to the challenge.So before we knew it, the first of the prizes were being awarded for the various competitions and it was with great pride and much congratulations that the members of the Victorian team took their places on the podium day after day (see results and photos on the PCAV website).The final team presentations took place late on the Sunday afternoon. As the team paraded around the oval, I certainly felt a touch of sadness at the realisation that this wonderful journey had come to an end. It was with enormous joy that together with Philip, team managers and coaches we accepted the Roger Braham OAM Perpetual Shield on behalf of the Victorian team.I would like to thank team managers Lu Marciniak, Ron Waddell, Grant Campain, Jan Dear, Karen Somers and Andrea Davis; coaches Kate Thompson, Chris Sievers, Sue Leslie, Tim Ling and Geoffrey Tulett; and PCV staff Clare Lewin, Suanne Waugh and the hard working and always good humoured Jen Gourd for helping to make this happen. Finally, a big thank you to the riders and their families for their commitment, patience and assistance in ensuring we all had a wonderful experience in Murray Bridge. On behalf of all those involved, I thank the individual pony clubs, zones and PCV office and executive for supporting these very talented riders.I look forward to leading the team once again in 2017 in Toowoomba. Tracy Hosier

National Team 2015Dressage Junior Marlee Carter | Falcon Legacy - Seville, Jessica Hivon | Garaboo Scoobee Doo - Ringwood, Isabelle Luxmoore | Regal Tiarnah -Riddells Creek, Abbey Martin | Blue Dust Chardonnay -Riddells CreekDressage Senior Clair Arnold | Sans Sizzlin Smoke - Main Ridge, Lisa Browning | Pirate Mission - Berrys Creek, Stephanie Crossett | Araluan Oscar Wilde - Yarra Glen, Lauren Howes | Qual Cryst Kalais - Mooroolbark, Hayley Marciniak | Windarra Czar - Riddells Creek, Alex Sventek | Vakai - DrouinEventing Junior Sophie Fox | Practice Makes Perfect - Mansfield, Kelsey Pfeiffer | Sovereign Rose - Woodend, Stephanie Thornton | Gosh, ColacEventing Senior Nicole Cahill | Cygnet Star - Shepparton, Tamara Campain | Rockingham Tiggeriffic - Mornington Peninsula, Adeline Collins | RPC The Third Wise Man - Corner Inlet, Kirilee Hosier | Regal Red Jasper - Eltham, Kelsey Mull | Gundowring Bundy - Wodonga, Jackie Wright | Tetley - Mooroolbark

Showjumping Junior Maddison Buckner | Shake n Pop - Truganina, Alexandra Robinson | Sir Dozer - BenallaShowjumping Senior Lauren Harding | Planet Dopey - Little River, Anna Parry | Firlands - Bealiba, Maddison Perryman | Nemo - Tocumwal, Lachlan Waddell | Astrobubbles - BenallaGames Junior Brooke Elliott - Kangaroo Ground, Kate Humphrey - Kangaroo Ground, Chris Paton - Werribee, Simon Rodgers - Mentone, Ryan Seini - Kangaroo GroundGames Senior Emma Cameron - Doongala, Alice Greig - Kangaroo Ground, Alister Ling - Yarrambat, Aiden Somers - St Andrews, Lachie Somers - St AndrewsTetrathlon Junior Lucy Bullock - Little River, Harriett Fortey - Barwon Valley, Bridget O’Dwyer - Seymour, Darcy Wade - Stratford, Quinn Wade - Stratford, Tully Watt - Emu CreekTetrathlon Senior Mathew Benson - Pakenham, Monique Biedrzycki - Doongala, Stephanie Comfort - Pakenham, Carly Heislers - Wonthaggi, Isobel Pain - St Andrews, Jackie Wright - Mooroolbark

Victorian ResultsROGER BRAHAM PERPETUAL SHIELDVictoriaTEAM RESULTSDRESSAGE - SENIORVictoria 1stDRESSAGE - JUNIORVictoria 2ndSHOWJUMPING -SENIORVictoria 2ndEVENTING - SENIORVictoria 1stEVENTING - JUNIORVictoria 2ndMOUNTED GAMES - JUNIORVictoria 4thMOUNTED GAMES - SENIORVictoria 3rdTETRATHLON - SENIORVictoria 1stTETRATHLON - JUNIORVictoria 1st

INDIVIDUAL PLACINGSDRESSAGE - SENIOR INDIVIDUAL1st Hayley Marciniak on Windarra Czar ChampionshipDRESSAGE - JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL3rd Abbey Martin on Blue Dust Chardonnay SHOWJUMPING - SENIOR INDIVIDUAL2nd Maddison Perryman on Nemo; 5th Lachlan Waddell on AstrobubblesEVENTING - JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL5th Sophie Fox on Practice Makes PerfectEVENTING - SENIOR INDIVIDUAL1st Tamara Campain on Rockingham Tiggerific; 2nd Kirrilee Hosier on Regal Red Jasper; 3rd Jackie Wright on Tetley; 4th Kelsey Mull on Gundowring BundyTETRATHLON - SENIOR INDIVIDUAL1st Jackie Wright on Tetley; 3rd Mathew Benson on Nikkita; 4th Isobel Pain on Holdfast Bay; 5th Stephanie Comfort on Absolutely Regendary; 6th Jemma Read on Mystique OvertimeTETRATHLON - JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL1st Darcy Wade on Wesley Maximillian; 5th Bridget O’Dwyer on Tysons Smokey

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State CompetitionsSpeed to Safety22 AUG 2015Moonee Valley Racecourse

Horseland InterZone Mounted Games Challenge21 NOV 2015Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre

Speed to Safety was held at Moonee Valley Racecourse on the 22nd August 2015.Riders Riley Perry Parmenter and Celina Gray were the toast of Moonee Valley the 22nd AUG 2016 after taking out their respective divisions of Racing Victoria’s Speed To Safety program.Each of the seventeen finalists competing between races at Moonee Valley had booked their spot after winning one of the many heats held at provincial tracks around Victoria.Midland Zone rider Riley, who partnered her Off the Track thoroughbred Desertline to victory in the Grade 1/2 division of the event, was less than a tenth of a second outside the optimal time of 100

seconds and said her riding experience gained under Darren Weir, Peter Moody and her current employers, Terry and Karina O’Sullivan, had contributed to her success.Celina Gray was no stranger to the racetrack, having strong ties to racing through her father, farrier barrier attendant Brian, and grandfather Peter, an owner and trainer.RESULTSGRADE 1|2Riley Perry | Maryborough Pony Club GRADE 3|4Celina Gray | Briagolong Pony Club

Horseland InterZone Mounted Games Challenge was held on the 21st Nov at the Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre.RESULTSJUNIOR1. Yarrambat Pony Club, 2. Kangaroo Ground Pony Club Jumping Joeys, 3. East Gippsland Zone, 4. Upper Beaconsfield Pony Club, 5. St Andrews Pony Club ‘A’ team, 6. Seville Pony ClubSENIOR1. Composite Team, 2. North Metro Zone St Roobats

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Horseland Dressage & Showjumping State Championships5-6 MAR 2016Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre

State Horse Trials Championships30APR-1MAY 2016Bacchus Marsh

The Horseland Dressage & Showjumping State Championships were held at PCVEC, Gladysdale, on the weekend of the 5th & 6th of March. The State Championships are sponsored by Horseland, and supported by Racing Victoria as part of its Off The Track programme.

RESULTSDRESSAGE - GRADE 11. Emma Alexander on Ottawa, Barwon Zone, 2. Amy Bachman on Jaybee Crackerjack, Midland Zone, 3. Lucy Peters on Remlif Park Wizard, Barwon Zone, 4. Isabelle Luxmore on Regal Tiarnah, Central Zone, 5. Stephanie Crossett on Northern Armadeus, North Metropolitan Zone, 6. Chloe Salter on Orana Park Royalty, North Metropolitan ZoneDRESSAGE - GRADE 21. Central Zone (132.5), 2. Northern Metropolitan Zone (113.5), 3. West Gippsland Zone (109), 4. North Eastern Zone (105.5), 5. Barwon Zone (100), 6. South Metropolitan Zone (83.5)

DRESSAGE - GRADE 31. Central Zone (111), 2. South Metropolitan Zone (100.5), 3. Northern Zone (95.3), 4. West Gippsland Zone ( 88.5), 5. Northern Metropolitan Zone (84), 6. Barwon Zone (81)SHOWJUMPING - A GRADE1. Rachel Hare on Beswick Boy, Northern Zone,. 2. Sophie Fox on Practice Makes Perfect (OTT), North Eastern Zone, 3. Katie Slocombe on Jaybee Amarilla, South Metropolitan Zone, 4. Darcy Wade on Wondaree Ruped, East Gippsland Zone, 5. Lachlan Waddell on Wilfred (OTT), North Eastern Zone, 6. Lachlan Waddell on Dexterous, North Eastern ZoneSHOWJUMPING - B GRADE1. North Metropolitan Zone (135), 2. South Metropolitan Zone (110), 3. Barwon Zone (101), 4. Central Zone (101), 5. West Gippsland Zone (94), 6. North Eastern Zone (76)SHOWJUMPING - C GRADE1. North Metropolitan Zone (217), 2. East Gippsland Zone (177), 3. Central Zone (171), 4. West Gippsland Zone (164), 5. South Metropolitan Zone (160)

The Horseland PCV Horse Trials State Championships were hosted at Bacchus Marsh Pony Club over the weekend of the 30 APR - 1 MAY 2016. With great expectations the State horse trials for 2016 was to be held at the PCVEC for the first time however a decision was made that the venue would need to be changed. The change was made in the best interests of PCVEC, due to pasture restoration work. Bacchus Marsh Pony Club grounds were the alternative venue, they had recently held a State qualifier and it would have been Barwon Zone’s turn to host as per previous rotations.Our thanks to Horseland for their support of this event and to our tradestands for adding to the carnival feel.

RESULTSGRADE 1 - INDIVIDUAL1. Stephanie Holden on Chatswood Carlos, Mornington Peninsula – 56, 2. Katie Slocombe on Jaybe Amarilla, Balnarring – 57, 3. Eliza Harvey on Sea Student, Seville – 59, 4. Lauren O’Hagen on Magical Connection, Mornington Peninsula – 64, 5. Rebecca McCrae on Hi Tide, Heywood- 66, 6. Brittany Armstrong on Gossip Gal, Mornington Peninsula – 67GRADE 2A - INDIVIDUAL1. Beth Collins on Riverbreeze, Mentone – 37, 2. Evie Crawford on Hayes Park Budweiser, Kyneton – 44, 3. Katharyn O’Driscoll on Kenlock Casino Royale,

Ballarat – 46, 4. Georgie Batten on Irish Reign, Geelong Grammar – 49, 5. Rhiannon Houghton on Eagle Rock, Langwarrin – 50, 6. Jarryd Stanley on Spring into Action, Seville – 51GRADE 2B - INDIVIDUAL1. Annabel Nelson on Ballahowe TT, Woodend – 38, 2. Bronte Bravo on The Riddler, Corio Moorabool – 51, 3. Erika Grant on Alluvial, Emu Creek – 51, 4. Oscar Cole on Chatswood Tango, Stawell – 61, 5. Jacinda Dixon-Reilly on Miss Freebee, Mansfield – 68, 6. Tanika Rae Daisley on Sweetmeadows Leo, Ballarat – 71, GRADE 2C - INDIVIDUAL1.Carly Heislers on Ma Di Tau, Wonthaggi – 44, 2. Brooke Wheeler on MTR Pokerface, Drouin – 46, 3. Laura Wallace on SP Amadeus, Seville – 48, 4. Tia-Rae Wienroider on Bel Regazzo, Yarra Glen – 50, 5. Rhiannon Houghton on Valdes II, Langwarrin – 54, 6. Kimberley Apted on Ocean Coast, Yarrambat – 57TEAMS1.Seville Maroon (Laura Wallace, Eliza Harvey, Tayla Deacon, Lucy Tyrrell), 2.Seville White, (Jarryd Stanley, Maddy Kitto, Anna Church, Juliette Darby), 3.Mighty Mornington Monkeys, (Stephanie Holden, Lauren O’Hagen, Brittany Armstrong, Eliza-Jayne Sinclair), 4.Bacchus Marsh, (Josephine Thompson, Hannah McLean, Stephanie Thompson, Bianca Karp)

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Horseland InterZone Teams Horse TrialsYeringberg24-25 MAY 2016

State Competitions

“ Never work with Children or Animals” so the saying goes and yet this is exactly what the Horseland PCAV Interzones Teams Horse Trials is all about, our children and their horses. Add into the mix for 2016 the change of venue and the weather and we have all the ingredients for an event that could be completely unpredictable, exciting and complex all at the same time.This year the event was moved back to the traditional date of May after being held in September for the first time in 2015. The date was set for the weekend of May 28th and 29th at the Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre in Gladysdale. The entries were received; we had 196 Riders entered and the final preparations were being undertaken. Then just 2 weeks before the scheduled date the organising Committee was informed that PCVEC would not be available for this year’s competition as the pasture improvement at the venue had not progressed as planned due the lateness of Autumn rains, necessitating in a venue change.It is every event organizers nightmare to hear such news but as luck would have it Northern Metro Zone had only just held their Horse Trials and with everything still in place, we were kindly offered the use of the historic and beautiful property of the de Pury family, “Yeringberg” in the Yarra Valley

It was the forming committee’s vision that this event should also promote one of the Pony Club Association main objectives that being the promotion of “Sportsmanship” and positive social interaction between clubs and zones in a team only environment. We want riders to use their strengths to help their fellow team members, be a great team member and be humble, do their personal best, make new friends, have fun and enjoy being surrounded by a supportive network.Today this tradition is still upheld. We are often asked why Individual awards are not given to riders at this event? The answer being “Because it’s all about the Team”RESULTSTEAM SHIELDNorth Metropolitan ZoneGRADE 3 - TEAMS1.North East Zoomers, 2.North East Trailblazers, 3.West Gippy Gladiators, 4.North Metro Dream Team, 5.North Metro Raider of the Lost Plaque, 6.West Gippy GloryGRADE 4 - TEAMS1.North Metro Masters, 2.Northern StarsNorth Metro Nags, 3.Bound for Glory (NMZ), 4.NEZ Daredevils, 5.NE & MZ Composite – Brumbies, 6.Ride to Time

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Horseland Games Flat & Musical Ride Teams State Championships18-19 JUNE 2016

The Horseland Games, Flat & Musical Ride Team State Championships were held on the 18-19 June 2016 at the Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre.

KAY IRVING MOUNTED GAMES1. Kangaroo Ground, 2.Macedon, 3.Yarrambat, 4.Benalla (C/B), 5.Wyena (C/B), 6.StratfordFLAT TEAMSTeam of Four1.Riddells Creek, 2.Little River, 3.West Gippsland Zone (combined) Chicks on Chestnuts, 4.Cobram, 5.West Gippsland Zone (combined) Purple Hawks, 6.MacedonPairs Team1.Ballarat, 2.Macedon, 3.Riddells Creek, 4. Tooradin-Dalmore Twins, 5.Neangar Park, 6.Bairnsdale BIAN WADDELL MUSICAL RIDE1.Cobram, 2.Ballarat, 3.Toongabbie, 4.Little River, 5.Neangar Park, 6.Pakenham

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Orbost Pony Club - Shari Ryan-Woerz

Ballarat - Amelia SuttonBamawm Extension - Tennyson AshwinBamawm Extension - Samantha DysonBamawm Extension - Sarah HiletCohuna - Tess ApplebyCohuna - Olivia WebbNyah & District - Sharee MacfarlaneSwan Hill - Abby CummingWonthaggi - Madeline Chalmers

Healesville - Jade ChippindallHealesville - Amelia JarvieHealesville - Manon ScheyKyneton - Evelyn (Evie) CrawfordMacedon - Madeline SargeantMerricks - Prue Carleton-CarlosRiddells Creek - Maddison GrettonRiddells Creek - Acacia HarveyRiddells Creek - Naomi KirkwoodTooradin Dalmore - Catie MyttonWerribee - Elizabeth CollettWerribee - Margaret Collett

Bacchus Marsh - Harry MarshallBacchus Marsh - Chanel RadburnBacchus Marsh - Olivia ScottBacchus Marsh - Emily YeomanBairnsdale - Ruby HoffmanBairnsdale - Priyanka JoshiBairnsdale - Filly LangBairnsdale - Tamara MorrisBairnsdale - Kayla PrattBairnsdale - Mikayla ScottBairnsdale - Rhiannon StewartBarwon Valley - Madison DoyleBarwon Valley - Nina EmonsonBarwon Valley - Isobel HigginsBarwon Valley - Lilyanna KeatingBarwon Valley - Georgia MurdochBarwon Valley - Ebony ReidBarwon Valley - Megan SchuelerBarwon Valley - Caitlin SmithBarwon Valley - Ruby VealeBarwon Valley - Ethan YoungBenalla - Katherine GervasoniBenalla - Sophie HeaneyBenalla - Shantelle Paton-MckenzieBenalla - Georgiana WhiteBendigo - Sammi BrowellBendigo - Lily DawesBendigo - Bridget KellyBendigo - April MarshBuchan - Bridie Akeroyd

Efficiency Certificates

B Certificate

K Certificate

Cstar Certificate

C CertificateCongratulations to the following members for acheiving their efficiency certificate.

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Bunbartha - Jorja DixonBunyip & District - Amber HansellBunyip & District - Leah McPheeBunyip & District - Shauna SambrookBunyip & District - Taryn ShipwayBunyip & District - Rebecca ThorpCamperdown - Kate GautCannibal Creek - Laura HuxtableCannibal Creek - Lauren PollardCannibal Creek - Caitlyn PorterCannibal Creek - Ellen ThirkellCobblers Creek - Lauren HickeyCobblers Creek - Kate WickfeldtCockatoo & District - Abby BartonCockatoo & District - Claudia CatruccoCockatoo & District - Sofie Dall’oglioCockatoo & District - Ruby LewisCockatoo & District - Sophia LewisCockatoo & District - Shaunna RobinsonColac - Tess ArtisColac - Laura BillingsColac - Kayla ForssmanColac - Sophie PratleyColac - Clare RowanColac - Lilly TaylorCorner Inlet - Jocelin AshleyCorner Inlet - Skye DorlingCorner Inlet - Tanya TurveyDandenong Ranges - Grace WilhelmDandenong Ranges - Phoebe WilhelmDennington - Shakaya McCrae-WilsonDennington - Ellie McMahonDennington - Kayla McMahonDonvale & Templestowe - Lillee GanasDonvale|Templestowe - Carrie HatfieldDonvale|Templestowe - Naomi MacPhersonDonvale|Templestowe - Caitlin PeekDonvale|Templestowe - Lara SherarDoongala - Sophie CrammondDoongala - Madeline HayesDrysdale/Leopold - Anthony BonelloDrysdale/Leopold - Sophie BrowneDrysdale/Leopold - Gemma DunneDrysdale/Leopold - Rhianna GallagherDrysdale/Leopold - Sarah HarrisDrysdale/Leopold - Abby RobilliardDrysdale/Leopold - Cameron ShirraDrysdale/Leopold - Eliza WassellEmu Creek - Tully WattGisborne - Tori HoganHastings - Ruby Crofts

Hastings - Ethan HeightHastings - Natasha LawHastings - Teagan MannHealesville - Grace ClintonHealesville - Ivy Ferguson-MayerHealesville - Amy FrazzettoHealesville - Alana GebertHealesville - Katelyn GoodwinHealesville - Rebecca GoodwinHealesville - Kira HethertonHealesville - Chloe SansomHealesville - Abigail (Abi) VanBergeijkHeywood Inc - Katiesha FoxHeywood Inc - Sarai JenkinHorsham - Rachel BallHorsham - Charlotte BallHorsham - Storm BrockenbrowHorsham - Rylee CocksHorsham - Courtney DickersonHorsham - Natasha ExellHorsham - Paris FiedlerHorsham - Larnie HobbsHorsham - Morgan LaneHorsham - Morgan LordHorsham - Patrick SchierHorsham - Millie SpenceHorsham - Halle SwiftHorsham - Olivia WillsKangaroo Ground - Lauren EadieKangaroo Ground - Teiana McLeanKangaroo Ground - Caitlin SeiniKangaroo Ground - Mia SpencerKangaroo Ground - Phoebe WainwrightKangaroo Ground - Cassy WilsmoreKerang - Taylah OrrKorumburra & District - Shayla RigbyKyabram - Megan ArnelKyabram - Holly LLoydKyabram - Taylah PearceKyneton - Alice KnoxKyneton - Sasha MahlabKyneton - Sarah SellLangwarrin - Taylor DaviesLangwarrin - Isabella FarmerLangwarrin - Jack HowarthLangwarrin - Natalie JennerLangwarrin - Annie TimminsLeighdale - Emily FergusonLeighdale - Mia HyslopLeighdale - Shanae JenkinsonLeighdale - Kealy ParkeLeighdale - Lucy PetersLilydale & Mooroolbark - Georgia DeCastella

Lilydale & Mooroolbark - Ella GarrettLilydale & Mooroolbark - Emily GerdesLilydale & Mooroolbark - Ashlee HenshawLilydale & Mooroolbark - Emma SampsonLittle River & District - Kaitlyn HavardLoch-Nyora - Alicia McVeaMaldon - Ebony BaylissMandurang South - Jenna ColeMandurang South - Jenna ColeMandurang South - Karlee StebbinsMansfield - Sarah BeattieMansfield - Bridget CallahanMansfield - Julia DaviesMentone - Jasmine BaylissMentone - Carla DreadonMentone - Samantha HodgsonMentone - Alexandra HodgsonMentone - Isabelle HodgsonMentone - Georgiana HouseMentone - Amelia RobertsonMentone - Ellie RobinsonMentone - Ella SmithMerricks - Amelia WalkerMildura-Alcheringa - Mackenzee FarrMildura-Alcheringa - Brooke HarmerMildura-Alcheringa - Matilda LyonsMildura-Alcheringa - Emily WheatleyMildura-Alcheringa Inc - Louise WheatleyMonbulk - Molly HendersonMonbulk - Charlotte OberinMornington Peninsula - Angie ArmstrongMornington Peninsula - Lily ButterworthMornington Peninsula - Isla Doyle-ToombsMornington Peninsula - Tahlia MooreMornington Peninsula - Jaimee SimpsonMount Duneed - Molly HargreavesMount Duneed - Matilda MacAdieMount Duneed- Lexi SargeantMount Evelyn - Georgia BoundyMount Evelyn - Eliza HarrisMyrtleford - Rhiannon SymonsNeangar Park - Ellyna CollinsNeangar Park - Hannah RobinsonNorth Eastern - Jemima BoyhanNorth Eastern - Jemima CloseNorth Eastern - Charlotte ShawNowa Nowa - Sidney ChurchmanNowa Nowa - Rhianna GermaineNowa Nowa - Monique StewartNunawading District - Jacqui GrandeNunawading District - Yasmine JacksonNunawading District - Sasha KennaNunawading District - Katherine MangidisNunawading District - Rachel Weeks

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Oaklands - Daniel BozicOaklands - Alessia ForoniOaklands - Jessica GreenhamOaklands - Carly HattonOaklands - Stella ReardonOrbost - Sienna BattelOrbost - Nikita FarleyOrbost - Jarod HealeyPearcedale - Taylah BinaissePearcedale - Aleisha CaseyPearcedale - Adrienne GeorgePearcedale - Tylah ScottPhillip Island - Imogen PriceRiddells Creek - Lauren CocksRiddells Creek - Clare LovelRingwood Horse and - Kirsten CollingsRingwood Horse and - Hayley DuncanRochester - Laura DobsonRochester - Lucy NelsonRochester - Jasmine O’DonaghueRosedale & District - Grace McCannRosedale & District - Grace PerkinsSale - Kacey DykeSale - Tayla DykesSale - Poppi FlemingSale - Hanna LambSale - Mea PerkinsSale - Caitlin Rodwell

Seville - Laura AbbottSeville - Natalie BoxellSeville - Olivia GarlandSeville - Tessa GoffSeville - Emily HempelSeville - Charlie JohnsonSeville - Celina MavorSeville - Darcee McCallumSeville - Alexandra PhelanSeville - Jayde StraathofSeville - Brooke ThompsonSeville - Ella TrevorrowSeville - Lilly TrevorrowShepparton - Tayla BryantShepparton - Tori GlassShepparton - Casey SiekmanSt Andrews - Isabella FigginsSt Andrews - Madeleine FoxSt Andrews - Jasmine GrisoldSt Andrews - Amie GrisoldSt Andrews - Tanner McCurdySt Andrews - Monique RamsaySt Andrews - Lucille SprangerSt Andrews - Jessica TerryStawell - Madelyn BarberStawell - Olivia BarberStawell - Sophie BarberStratford - Kasey-May HallSwan Hill - Jasmine MartinSwifts Creek - Leigh Mitchell

Swifts Creek - Tom (jnr) MitchellToongabbie - Ella HunterToongabbie - Victoria LudlowToongabbie - Lacey MaleToongabbie - Hannah ZweytzerTooradin Dalmore - Jaslyn Streeter-GillardTooradin Dalmore - Liana WoodTrafalgar - Abbey CrawfordTrafalgar - Cailey Marriott-DuncanUpper Beaconsfield - Emily BekkerUpper Beaconsfield - Montana LacsniUpper Beaconsfield - Brooke LeverWarrnambool - Makayla LowtherWhittlesea - Laura BarlingWhittlesea - Jordan HendersonWhittlesea - Siobhan LaffanWhittlesea - Keisha MasonWonthaggi - Anna ScottWoodend - Courtney BannerWoodend - Emma CoggerWoodend - Zoe DillonWoodend - Holly RobinsonWoodend - Annabelle StobieYarra Glen & District - Chloe BrooksYarra Glen & District - Isabella ClarkYarra Glen & District - Jemma FreemanYarra Glen & District - Mirella GrecoYarra Glen & District - Lauren GunnYarra Glen & District - Tahlia JefcottYarrambat - Mimi Scheffer

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Certificates Per Zone

11 7 17 3 1 1

37 20 33 2711

65

14 35

827

49

30 7 17

8

14

22

36

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111

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Certificates around the State

B, 1 K, 8 K-Gold, 1 C*, 12

C, 277

D*, 226

D, 597

E, 105

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Barwon ZoneJosephine Thompson - Bacchus MarshLauren Harding - Little River

Central ZoneNo nominations

East Gippsland ZoneNo nominations

Midland ZoneBianca Franklin- Maldon Pony ClubChelsea Gerring- Maryborough Pony Club

North East ZoneBrittany Ray - Benalla Emily Campbell - Wangaratta

Northern ZonePeta Nietvelt - Swan Hill

North Metro ZoneStephanie Afif - North Eastern Jarryd Stanley - SevilleKate Taylor - Nunawading Kelsey Uwland - North Eastern

South Metropolitan ZoneJames Dyson - DingleyPatrick Dyson - DingleyJocelyn Martin - DingleyJessica Phillips - MonashKate Rogers - Mentone

Wannon ZoneNo nominations

West Gippsland ZoneDarcy Nicoll - Corner InletEmma Reedy - CranbourneLaura Travis - Hallam ValleySarah Van Loon - Corner Inlet

State AwardsAward of MeritCongratulations

to the following members who were nominated by their Club and accepted by the PCV State Council as a worthy recipient of the Pony Club Victoria Award of Merit.

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Financial ReportFinancial stablity and growth

2015/2016 year saw PCV post a surplus as the Association continues to consolidate.In its first full year of trading Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre returned a moderate surplus of $3,000 which is extremely pleasing. The positive result was achieved despite the loss of income caused by the need to relocate the Inter Zone Teams Horse Trials due to pasture improvements and aided by the running of the Grade 5 Horse Trials and Dressage fundraiser.More fundraising and sponsorship opportunities will be investigated in the coming year to ensure a broader income stream is developed.The loan for the Equestrian Centre is due to be renegotiated. We have enjoyed an interest only two years and will need to budget in the coming years to pay back some principal. The Audited Accounts show a surplus of $116,377 after depreciation. This result is $30,000 less than the budgeted prediction due to several factors.Low interest rates saw the investment income drop by $10,000, the termination of the PCA Administration Services resulted in a $9,000 loss of predicted income. The PCA National Championships were in Adelaide so were well supported and with the addition of the extra discipline of tetrathlon saw the budget exceeded by $10,000.

State Championship events contributed a combined loss of $10,000 due to lower than predicted entries and losses due to merchandise sales. Interest rate drops and the loss of PCA Administration income were beyond our control. The other areas of income loss will be addressed by ensuring that event budgets are set conservatively with entry fees and participation number set at appropriate levels based on expenditure. National Championship participation will be funded by the participants with PCV support limited to team entry fees and application for grants and sponsorship to support the teams.It is our pleasure to present the audited financial statements of the Association.

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Inc. A0013413S | ABN: 64 320020091“Irving House” 73-75 Mackie Road, MULGRAVE VIC 3170

P: 03 8685 8925 | F: 03 9561 6727 | www.ponyclubvic.org.au

Pony Club Association of Victoria would like to thank all Zone and Club personnel for their hard

work and support throughout the year.

We extend our gratitude to all our members and hope that next year in Pony Club is marked with acheivements and plenty of fun and enjoyment.

Pony Club Victoria acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

We extend our thanks and appreciation to Horseland for their sponsorship support.

Our thanks also to Racing Victoria and the Off the Track Program.