NZPCA Annual Report 2012 - New Zealand Pony Clubs Association

New Zealand Pony Clubs Association
(Incorporated)
66th Annual General Meeting
and
Conference
2012
Annual Report
Sudima Hotel, Auckland
29 June to 1 July, 2012

Index
Our Vision, Mission and Values .............................................. 2
Board Members and Officers .............................................. 3
Affiliations .............................................. 5
Perpetual Membership .............................................. 6
Board Chair’s Report .............................................. 7
President’s Report .............................................. 10
General Manager’s Report .............................................. 12
Membership Numbers .............................................. 14
Horse Trials Report .............................................. 16
Dressage Report .............................................. 20
Games Report .............................................. 22
Coaching and Training Report .............................................. 24
National Coaches Reports
Peter Barke .............................................. 27
Kevin Lawrence .............................................. 28
Kay Hogan .............................................. 29
Nicola Ward .............................................. 30
Jennifer Howard .............................................. 32
Jacque Williams .............................................. 33
2011 Young Achievers .............................................. 35
2011 Volunteer Awards .............................................. 36
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Our Vision
To develop, promote, govern and lead the best youth equestrian training/coaching
organisation in New Zealand
Our Mission
The NZPCA is a voluntary organisation for young people interested in ponies/horses and
riding that:
� encourages young people to ride and enjoy all kinds of sport connected with riding
� provides instruction on riding and pony/horse management
� promotes the highest ideals of behaviour, sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, to
create strength of character and self-discipline
� values, encourages, develops and recognises the volunteers who are the backbone
of Pony Club and its success
The NZPCA is committed to the following:
Our Values
� friendly, fun, helpful, encouraging and respectful environment at all times whether at
rallies, events or in competition
� responsive to change and opportunities for continual improvement
� honest and transparent in all communications
(Taken from the NZPCA Strategic Plan 2011 - 2016)
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Patron:
Bruce Forbes, MNZM, JP
Board Members and Officers
President: Vice President:
Marj Steiner Heather Grant
Board:
Anne Atkins (Chair) Dudley Brown
Hamish Butler-Gallie Joanne Burke
Chris Caldwell Sally Millar
Nicky Williams
Executive Officer / General Manager: Office Manager:
Keith Scarlett (to 31 January, 2012 Sally Gunn (from 8 February, 2012)
Graeme Sole (from 5 December, 2011)
Office situated at: Sport Hawkes Bay, 480 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier
Coaching and Training Administrator:
Kerry Curry
Auditor:
Staples Rodway Chartered Accountants
Management Committees 2011
Finance Committee:
Anne Atkins Joanne Burke
Hamish Butler-Gallie Chris Caldwell
Graeme Sole
Coaching and Training:
Nicky Williams (Interim Chair) Kerry Curry
Sue Graham Ann Deane
Kay Hogan Emma Barker
Horse trials:
Rob Essex (Chair) Allan Ferguson
Steve Kitching Pheasant Riordan
Dressage:
Lynley Price (Chair) Felicity Dobell-Brown
Kara Lockhart
Games:
Pat Perkins (Chair) Evelyn Cooper
Natasha McFarlane Dr Jean Newman
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National Coaches Panel:
Peter Barke BHSI Kay Hogan BHSI
Jennifer Howard BHSI Kevin Lawrence BHSI
Jacque Williams BHSII Nicola Ward BHSII
Honorary National Coaches:
Elaine Knox-Thompson QSM, BHSI, IIH Suzanne Dickens QSM, BHSI, IIH
Equestrian Sports NZ:
Jim Ellis, Chief Executive Officer
Sport NZ (formerly SPARC) Liaison Manager:
Jo Cheatley
Consultant to Cross Country Construction:
Robbie MacLean
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Affiliations
*The Pony Club NZPCA is an overseas branch of The Pony Club in Britain.
Club membership figures are sent to Britain annually, with an
affiliation fee.
*Equestrian Sports NZ Provides the rules for and panels of Judges for Dressage,
Show Jumping, and Eventing. NZPCA is entitled to send a
representative to each of their discipline meetings and two
delegates to the AGA.
*NZ Equine Industry The NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation services and
Training Organisation facilitates training incorporating the breeding, thoroughbred
and harness racing (includes racing facility administration
and maintenance) farriery, equestrian sport and recreation.
The ITO works with industry and Providers to develop unit
standards and national qualifications that reflect the skills
and knowledge required of a competent person seeking a
career within the horse industry.
*NZ Equine Education NZEETB was registered as a private training establishment
Trust Board by the Qualifications Authority in October 1997. It is
responsible for meeting all requirements of QA Standard One
by ensuring the quality of its management systems and the
achievement of its goals and objectives. Under the Education
Act 1989, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
(Qualifications Authority) is responsible for registering private
training establishments and granting accreditation to
organisations offering approved courses.
* NZ Standards Assn. Continual testing and monitoring of safety standards in New
Zealand. Of particular importance, NZ safety standards for
Riding Helmets.
*Coaching New Zealand Fostering, promoting and improving the quality of coaching in
New Zealand. Working very closely with SportNZ in all
matters relating to coaching as well as the Sports Science
and Drugs Agency.
NZPCA - is a Life Member of the NZ Riding for the Disabled Association
- Subscribes to the NZ International League for the Protection of Horses
- is a Member of the SPARCs’ Fair Play Sports Charter
- in June 2002, was awarded the SPARC ‘SportsMark’ for achieving
excellence in leadership and management and providing services and
support of the highest quality to members, leaders, volunteers, corporate
supporters and the New Zealand Pony Club movement.
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Perpetual Membership
We welcome the following new Perpetual Members who have joined over the past
year:
Adrienne Maru, Raetihi
Barbara Fredrickson, Raetihi
Anne Fannin, Taihape
What is Perpetual Membership
� It was founded in 1973 by the late Mr Charles Levin, QSM, a former Association
Treasurer, President and Patron
� It was introduced to create an Endowment Fund for the Association with the interest
only to be used
� The original target was to establish a fund of $10,000
How do I become a Perpetual Member?
� By application to the General Manager, PO Box 7537, Taradale, Napier 4141,
or email graeme@nzpca.org
What do I get?
A specially minted “Perpetual Membership Badge”
(This may be a practical way of rewarding volunteers, helpers, etc, within your Area, Club
or Branch)
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Board Chair Report
It gives me great pleasure to submit this report to the membership on behalf of the Board.
It’s been a challenging year for us all and I can say we have all been through a steep
learning curve.
It is now two years since the membership adopted the new constitution in Queenstown. A
time of great changes and challenges and I have to congratulate everyone in Pony Club
for all that you have achieved. For the way you have conducted yourselves through
challenging times, the way you have supported each other, for the way you have
supported the Board and Management Committees and most of all for all that you have
done to ensure our riders ( our lifeblood ) have had the opportunities to learn, share,
compete and have fun with their ponies and horses. Each of you has contributed in your
own unique way. You’re an amazing team and one I for one am very proud to be part of.
Firstly, to our riders who are after all the reason we are all here. I have been fortunate to
see many of you from the youngest on the lead rein to our championship riders, out and
about, at rallies and other pony club activities. Many of you will have achieved your goals
for the year, for some that may have been getting off the lead rein, for others to go to your
first competition or make the Championships however some will, for many reasons have
fallen a little short – never give up, with hard work you will get there. Pony Club is about
you. At times we can lose our focus on you the riders and it is important we continually
remind ourselves why we are here. In return for all that is done to ensure you have these
opportunities please remember to always thank your coaches, parents and the officials at
activities. Also keep in mind no one gets it right all the time and sportsmanship is easy
when you’re winning but it’s much harder and equally as important when you are not.
Marj Steiner our President and Heather Grant our VP have been out and about shaking
hands and making presentations. Both are passionate about pony club and love the interaction
with our membership. Marj has also attended many of the Board meetings. Both
will remain in these roles until AGM in 2013 which is longer than the 2 years specified but
makes sense as they were elected in December 2010. The Board thanks you both for
your on going contributions.
We on the Board are very proud of all our riders, from those on the lead rein to those of
you achieving at the highest level both within Pony Club and other equestrian fields. To our
high achievers, remember you have a huge amount to offer our younger riders back at the
grassroots of Pony Club. You are their hero’s and ours.
Our National Coaches Kay, Jacqui, Jennifer, Nicola, Peter and Kevin are one of the jewels
in our crown – they coach our coaches and our riders. They are an endless resource for
us all. Thank you all for all you have contributed in this past year.
To our coaches, administrators and officials, at all levels of Pony Club you are essential to
the success of this organisation and often go unacknowledged so I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for everything you do to enable us to provide our riders with the
experiences they seek.
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2011 – 12 has indeed been a time of change for Pony Club. Some would argue not all
positive and the Board would be the first to acknowledge this. We have not met the
timeline we set ourselves and this in turn has caused frustration for our membership who
at times has felt they were in limbo. Not everything we have done has been right first time
and some things have caused a great deal of angst and been responsible for some
resignations. This saddens the Board as it was never our intention. Most changes have
been administrative and should not in any way have affected our riders at rallies or competitions.
If it has then we as adults have failed them, not the systems.
So, to the challenges that faced the Board twelve months ago when we left Napier. We
were to get the Area Club and Branch Constitutions written, out and adopted, Regulations
written, Code of Conduct in place, database review completed and investigate a web
based membership data base, appoint a General Manager, establish a National Office,
finalise the 5 year strategic plan, update resources, plan for an update of the Website and
assist the management committee’s in getting established. All this whilst conducting
ourselves in a fiscally responsible manner to ensure we could move the association
forward. It seemed impossible at the time and for most of the year however, despite not
meeting our deadlines, we have achieved most of these targets and amazingly we have
even finished the year with a positive financial result.
It would not have been possible without the thousands of hours put in by many of the
Board Members, the Management committees, Graeme Sole, Sally Gunn and Kerry Currie
as Acting Coaching Officer and a host of others in the background – at times I have to
remind myself that with the exception of above named persons, all these folk are like your
selves, volunteers. I cannot thank you enough for the work you have done. We say thank
you and goodbye to Sally Millar who has moved into a new job and finds herself with
insufficient time to devote to the Board. Joanne Burke stood down as part for the rotation
but has sought to be re-appointed - thank you Joanne.
Nicky Williams is also standing down (as an elected member) and is not seeking
re-election. It is difficult to fully express our gratitude to Nicky – after five years as
President she stood for election onto the Board to assist in the transition and Chaired the
Board for the first 7 months, since then she has worked tirelessly to support me as the
Chair, the other Board members , our General Manager and Office manager in their
settling period. Nicky is passionate about Pony Club and I have no doubt we have not
heard the last from her but I for one will miss her commitment, work ethic, her editing and
formatting and calming influence.
Whilst all this was going on in December we said goodbye to our Executive Officer of 16
years, Keith Scarlett who left us to take on a new challenge – marriage being just one
part of this( sorry Lynne I am not implying you were the challenge ). Many will miss Keith’s
incredible knowledge of the organisation and his meticulous approach to all he did. Keith
has been invited to this conference to give the membership an opportunity to say goodbye
and wish him well.
In his place we welcomed Graeme Sole as our General Manager and Sally Gunn as the
Office Manager. Graeme came from a Rugby League background and Sally from
Volleyball. Both have been working hard to grasp the way we work and the complexities of
the organisation and are only in the last month or so beginning to feel comfortable. I would
like to take this opportunity to thank the membership for their help, guidance and patience
during this period.
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Our Management Committees have now been in place for a full year and again have taken
time to grasp the changing role and increased autonomy. These committees have full
responsibility for the management and growth of their disciplines including the budgets for
same. This is a big change and they will take time to adjust to this way of working. Despite
the changing roles and responsibilities these committees have worked to ensure
resources are up to date, championships happen and queries are responded to in a timely
fashion. The rotational system will ensure there are always positions coming up and we
invite members, with skills to offer these groups, to apply when these are advertised. New
minds bring new ideas to the association. This year we say goodbye and thanks to Kay
Hogan, one of our National coaches who has been working on the Coaching and Training
MC. The Board thanks all members of the Management committees for their work.
So where to in 2012 – 2013? One of the biggest challenges facing us all is how do we
grow and retain our membership and increase participation at all levels including at our
championships? How do we make our rallies educational, exciting, challenging and fun,
how do we ensure our coaches have the skills to help our riders achieve, how can we
make the administrative roles less time consuming and tedious and those in the roles
better supported and lastly how do we make our championships exciting, challenging and
something every rider sees as being their ultimate goal? In addition to this we need to
ensure the association is financially secure and has a sound strategic and business plan
to take us forward.
The answers lie with you our members, you have the answer to all of these issues and we
need you, so please come and speak to us, email, write or ring. It’s about being creative
and thinking outside the square, listening to the membership. Our strategic plan was
developed in consultation with you and now with your input we can initiate it down at the
grassroots and meet our goals.
It is of little comfort to anyone reading this to know that many sports are facing the same
challenges we are - lack of members, volunteers, coaches, administrators – it doesn’t
make one feel better but it does give us the impetus to be innovative, progressive and
creative in the way we do things. It’s the old saying, “If you always do what you have
always done you will always get what you have always got.” We have to change, just as
the world is changing, we have to meet the needs of today’s youth, today’s administrators,
today’s coaches – if that means online courses, online coaching sessions, online
databases, online reports then that is the way we will have to go – if not we will have failed
our membership and this wonderful organisation may not be here for our grandchildren
and great grandchildren to enjoy.
So let’s put the difficulties behind us, take a deep breath, pull on the boots and walk
forward and face these challenges together. Let us work together to make the New
Zealand Pony Club the best youth equestrian organisation in Australasia.
Happy Pony Clubbing
Anne Atkins
Board Chair
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President’s Report
It is with great pleasure that I present this, my second, President’s report for this the 66 th
New Zealand Pony Club’s Association Annual General Meeting.
This year has just flown. I have met some truly amazing people and been to some of the
most spectacular parts of New Zealand, which has reconfirmed to me just how wonderful
our country and people are.
Pony Club gives our riders the opportunity to grow; from lead rein beginners to champions.
How proud we are of them all. They try their very best and are so brave. As one famous
coach / rider is known to say: ‘if riding was easy, everybody would be doing it”. So, as one
challenge is overcome, another one is created. How each rider conquers these
challenges is unique just to them and for those of us who coach and are on various
committees, helping our riders go through these stages is the reason why we stay on.
Pony Club is a training organisation and it is always with great pleasure that I sign the
certificates that are achieved throughout the year. The Riders who have passed their H &
A certificates have achieved the highest standard that pony club has to offer, and once
again I congratulate them on this. They cannot do this on their own. They have to have
the support from their parents and of course the dedication of their coaches. Not all
branches have the coaches at this level, and it is wonderful to hear that in some areas
combined lessons are encouraged with a coach who can help them.
I am very proud to be able to sign the certificates of coaches who have dedicated their
time and energy into passing their ECTP Certificates. This is an official qualification, which
is recognised throughout the pony club world and beyond. It would be really great if these
coaches went on to become examiners / judges / TD’s etc as this would really enhance
their coaching and give them more insight as to what is required to help the riders reach
their dreams.
I have not signed many O Certificates since being President, which is a little disappointing.
Hopefully I will get to sign more next year….
The atmosphere, the competiveness, and the absolute enjoyment of competing at champs
is second to none. Those that earn their place in a team to represent their Area, Club or
Branch, do so with pride. The Areas / Clubs and Branches who put on these
championships are to be commended on their time, energy and wholehearted dedication
in ensuring that everything is in place – just right – for the riders and officials. It is usually
only a very small group who do the organising, but it takes a large amount of others to
carry out the vision and the dream. These are mostly volunteers, and I am left feeling very
humbled at the way people rise to the occasion. This is true pony club spirit.
The downfall this year has been the huge reduction of teams competing at some of the
Championships. These are OUR CHAMPS. I am hearing that the riders are not coming
forward to Area Trials, with some not even hearing of them, so I am now asking all Clubs
and Branches to look at your riders and encourage them to ‘achieve’ at their chosen
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discipline. Great idea to have a person dedicated to raising sponsorship for the teams, to
cover travel and uniforms and accommodation. Sounds easy. Areas can then proudly
send a team of competent riders to the champs, knowing that whatever happens, they are
ready…
Riding is not only having the ‘right’ horse, but also on how a rider copes ‘mentally’ to the
occasion. Development Squads, guest speakers and plain old experience will help with
this.
Another disappointment is hearing that some personal agendas and personality clashes
are getting in the way of what we are all here for ie our riders. Even though riding is, on
the most part, is an individual sport, we need the support of the pony club rally, the friends
that are made at these rallies and help from the committees. We can’t do it on our own,
so, at times we may have to agree to disagree and just move on. At the end of the day, it
is the riders who miss out if the adults can’t or won’t get on.
Thank you to the Board for your support in your first full year in office. There have been
some major changes and it is great to see people stepping up to take on these positions.
Welcome to Dudley Brown and Chris Caldwell to the team. I would also like to take this
opportunity to thank Sally Millar for her time and her support. She has brought a vast
amount of experience to the table and I wish her well. To Nicky Williams, who has decided
to stand down from the Board, your dedication to the organisation has been huge. Your
eye for detail and the knowledge you have gained of our organisation has meant that you
are the person we all turn to for advice. We have not always agreed, but there is no
denying where your heart is and I have learnt heaps from you. I would like to wish you all
the very best and I hope this will not be the last we shall see of you.
Welcome aboard Graeme Sole (our new General Manager), and his Assistant, Sally Gunn.
They have stepped in when the new constitutions have been rolled out and the many
issues that were involved with membership forms and the membership database. Not an
easy task. But, they have risen to the occasion and are great people to deal with. I look
forward to working with you both in the future.
It is always great to watch and acknowledge the hard work and dedication our National
Coaches have to our sport. A huge thanks must go to Jacque Williams, Peter Barke,
Kay Hogan, Jennifer Howard, Kevin Lawrence and Nicola Ward. You are my heroes!
In closing I would like to say a huge thank you to Heather Grant. She is always at the
end of a phone if I need a ‘chat’ and is a great support in her role as Vice President. To
Bruce Forbes, you continue to be a very special person and thank you so very much for
being part of our wonderful organisation as Patron. Last but certainly not least, I would
like to acknowledge my family and especially my husband Frank. Without their support
I would not have the freedom to do what I am doing now.
Take care all. My aim when I took on this position was to visit every Area in New
Zealand. I have not quite achieved this but intend to rectify that in the forthcoming year.
Good luck for the coming season and please give your wonderful horses a huge pat
from me.
Marj Steiner, President
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General Manager’s Report
Twelve months ago when I was battling in Christchurch trying to find grounds for our local
competitions, I certainly did not think that I would one day be in Auckland for a Pony Clubs
Annual General Meeting. I don’t regret my change of location or vocation at all.
I have been fortunate in that I have been able to attend events at Cambridge, Masterton,
Foxton, Meeanee, Oamaru, Stratford and HOY in Hastings. These days have covered all
of our disciplines and I have learned a lot being there. Probably the highlight for me has
been wandering around the events and speaking to the riders, the parents, coaches and
team managers. I have even learned how to tie ribbons on horse’s necks.
It is an opportune time for me to acknowledge the assistance I have received from the
membership, bearing in mind my lack of knowledge of the equine world. There were
phone calls and emails welcoming me to the position, there was general understanding
when my lack of knowledge was obvious, and there was advice and guidance from many.
With the adoption of the new Constitutions, I have had a lot of communication with a lot of
our members so that has been a bonus for me.
Pony Club has undergone significant changes and I am aware that change can cause
trepidation in some people - this is human nature and understandable. I have been
involved in significant change in my last two positions - with Capital Football when the
Districts were dissolved and moved into a Federation structure, and in Rugby League,
when a SPARC appointed committee (which I was a part of) restructured that Sport. Most
people have the wisdom to see that change is necessary and just because something has
been done in a particular way for ever, doesn’t necessarily make it the right way. I think
that I have also had the advantage of coming from a different sport which means that I
have a fresh perspective, no Pony Club history or associations. To my mind, the changes
we have made have been necessary for our survival and I am confident of a great future
for Pony Club, as long as we all pull in the same direction.
I must at this stage thank the Board for their guidance and assistance. We are very lucky
to have the calibre of people on our Board that we have. There is a wide range of
experience amongst our Board members and we are lucky to have them. I don’t like
singling people out but I must thank our Chair, Anne Atkins for her patience and Nicky
Williams who has always been available to assist. Even though Nicky has finished her
term with the Board, I can assure you that I still have her phone number. Thank you both.
As with other organisations, we face many challenges in the future. As our lifestyles
change we find that our many volunteers are put under more pressure, financial pressures
grow on our Clubs and our members and our leisure time has far more importance to us.
There is immense competition out there for participation and it is our role and responsibility
to make Pony Club attractive to our members. The word “enjoyment”, “fun”, “friends”,
“responsibility” sometimes drop out of our vocabulary when the pressure comes on but we
must all remember what the aims of Pony Club are, the reasons we are here, and the way
we can assist to fulfill those aims and our members ambitions.
I am impressed with the Coaching and Training programmes that we are running. The
strength of an organisation like ours is often measured by the pathways that are offered 12

to the members. Our Equestrian Coached Training Programme (ECTP) is great and offers
our members the opportunity to progress if they so desire. Although we have this
marvelous programme, we must not lose sight of the fact that some of our members are
with us simply to ride a horse and have fun. There are others who have higher ambitions
so we must be aware of and cater to both types of members.
Financially, we are in a good position at present with a surplus for the current year. We
have changed to a computer based finance system and this will be of benefit to us all.
Unfortunately, with the short time frame between the end of our financial year and the
AGM, we have not been able to have our finances audited in time and this needs to be
addressed so that we don’t have this problem in the future. The financials
presented have been prepared by our accountant and will be audited. These will be sent
to you for confirmation as soon as they are available. I would expect a few minor
changes by the Auditor as he makes his adjustments and does what Auditors do.
Special thanks to Sally Gunn in the Office - her Pony Club experience is invaluable.
My thanks must go to the members of our Management Committees who give up their
time to make Pony Club better for the members. You are all volunteers and I appreciate
the efforts you have made in what has been a difficult time.
To the many volunteers out there in our Areas, Clubs and Branches, my sincere thanks. I
am aware that with the changing of the guard, and the introduction of the new
Constitutions, you have been under even more pressure than usual. I am pleased that
the majority of you have accepted the changes and have just gone about your “business
as usual”. I know that our new web based database system will make life easier for us all
and we in management and governance need to make life at the coalface as simple as
possible - you need to be out an about doing Pony Club things, not tied up with paper work
and filling in forms.
I would like also to thank Jan and Karyn and the organising committee for the work they
have done in preparation for our Conference and AGM. I would especially like to
congratulate them on their patience with me - not having being involved before I was pretty
“green” as to what was required by the Office - thank you - I think we got there in the end.
In conclusion, I would like to reiterate a theme that I have tried to convey throughout this
report. That we have a vibrant and worthwhile organisation with great history and
achievements. We are the “nursery” for the equine industry. We are the ones who
recruit, then educate, teach, encourage and cajole our young riders (and their parents) to
take responsibility, to learn and if desired, to progress in the equestrian world. We must
never lose sight of why we are here and what we want to achieve. There is nothing I
would like more than in the years to come, to see the names on the Gold Medal list at the
Olympics and recognise them as having come through the Pony Club system. It is up to
us, collectively, to make this dream come true.
Thanks to Quality Presentations, Lion Foundation, Safety Source, Horse and Pony and
Sport NZ for their support and to everyone involved in any way in Pony Club. I look
forward to working with you in the future.
Graeme Sole, General Manager
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Membership (as at 30 April, 2012)
2012 L/year
Club R U18 R 18-25 Adult Other Total R U18 R18-25 Adult Other Total
Ashburton 84 4 74 8 170 78 6 78 12 174
Auckland District 100 30 126 13 269 113 20 110 14 257
Bay of Islands 74 6 50 6 136 73 10 53 17 153
Bream Bay Kaipara 54 6 76 2 138 42 8 55 4 109
Cambridge 43 3 21 67 40 3 19 62
Carlyle 46 21 2 69 33 16 6 55
Central Hawkes Bay 50 1 42 12 105 74 6 71 11 162
Central Otago 78 5 67 4 154 73 7 66 5 151
Christchurch 289 32 215 28 564 285 38 211 24 558
Dannevirke 29 1 23 3 56
Dargaville District 17 1 16 34 17 1 16 34
Dunedin District 77 12 39 10 138 65 22 52 23 162
Eastern Southland 52 7 29 5 93 55 5 35 4 99
Franklin District 203 15 151 12 381 209 16 149 9 383
Gisborne 36 2 20 58 31 1 15 47
Golden Bay 16 13 29 8 8 16
Hamilton 85 8 77 8 178 86 8 75 12 181
Hawera 11 1 10 22 9 2 3 14
Heretaunga 187 12 147 9 355 168 16 108 14 306
Horowhenua 99 4 89 5 197 103 7 74 11 195
Hurunui 40 6 33 5 84 41 5 22 1 69
Hutt Valley 47 2 28 2 79 45 2 28 1 76
Inglewood 12 3 9 24 10 4 11 25
Kaikoura 29 1 13 9 52 24 1 13 9 47
Kumeu District 114 5 58 2 179 104 5 87 4 200
Manawatu 70 8 77 155 79 10 68 14 171
Mangonui 26 2 42 2 72 30 5 44 3 82
Manukau City D 94 17 165 5 281 89 18 115 24 246
Marlborough 47 4 30 8 89 49 6 35 9 99
Matamata 15 2 13 30 15 2 13 30
Mercury Bay 18 2 17 4 41 16 3 13 7 39
Motueka 22 1 18 3 44 21 3 18 3 45
Murchison 10 1 18 29 8 2 9 4 23
Nelson Bays 13 11 1 25 18 1 13 2 34
Ngaruawahia 25 9 34 25 9 34
North Canterbury 258 25 181 20 484 212 23 136 29 400
Northern Southland 44 4 30 4 82 33 8 28 6 75
North Harbour Dist 68 2 56 12 138 72 5 56 22 155
North Otago 15 1 20 36 26 2 27 9 64
North Taranaki 112 6 95 4 217 104 22 75 7 208
North Wairarapa 42 32 5 79 29 1 32 5 67
Opotiki 25 2 22 49 17 1 16 34
Opunake 28 14 7 49 15 10 6 31
Otorohanga 9 4 2 15 9 6 3 18
Parenga 55 5 10 1 71 40 4 13 57
Pointways 26 1 34 3 64 21 2 16 6 45
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Membership (continued)
2012 L/year
Club R U18 R 18-25 Adult Other Total RU18 R18-25 Adult Other Total
Rangitikei 55 23 18 96 54 2 30 19 105
Reefton 9 3 11 1 24 8 2 10 1 21
Rotorua Dist 85 9 64 10 168 100 8 86 17 211
South Cantbury 115 9 74 9 207 112 9 78 19 218
Southland 112 12 86 15 225 104 16 99 25 244
South Otago 36 5 37 6 84 35 8 38 8 89
South Wairarapa 30 2 15 2 49 27 5 7 39
Stratford 29 6 28 4 67 26 5 28 9 68
Taieri District 58 9 24 4 95 54 9 29 5 97
Taumarunui & Dist 8 10 18 8 1 10 19
Taupo & District 62 5 47 1 115 57 10 37 2 106
Tauranga 120 7 19 14 160 122 9 33 16 180
Te Awamutu 26 16 1 43 35 27 3 65
Te Kauwhata Dist 44 3 33 80 29 3 23 7 62
Te Kuiti & District 31 1 17 2 51 30 17 2 49
Te Puke 5 2 6 3 16 3 4 7 3 17
Thames Valley 36 4 37 3 80 26 6 27 7 66
Timberlands 42 5 34 3 84 43 4 37 2 86
Waiheke Island 18 24 2 44 20 16 1 37
Waikouaiti Dist 13 3 20 1 37 16 4 21 2 43
Waimarino 34 2 24 60 34 2 22 2 60
Waimea 21 1 6 1 29 14 18 9 4 45
Waingaro 18 1 16 35 12 2 11 25
Wairoa 14 11 2 27 19 1 13 2 35
Waitemata Dist 184 38 84 18 324 181 32 60 34 307
Wanganui 51 3 41 7 102 38 2 40 4 84
Warkworth District 51 4 61 9 125 44 6 37 7 94
Wellington 92 12 33 8 145 101 19 65 19 204
Wellsford District 40 1 42 1 84 37 2 39 1 79
West Auckland Dist 129 29 139 13 310 120 28 123 19 290
Westland 41 6 33 3 83 28 5 21 4 58
Westport 5 2 13 20 4 2 13 19
Whakatane District 43 8 29 80 36 16 17 16 85
Whangarei 64 4 34 2 104 86 7 60 10 163
Whenuapai 22 3 4 29 23 3 7 33
Totals 4637 449 3540 389 9015 4400 556 3315 624 8895
“Other” membership includes, Technical, Person responsible for a Horse, Life Members, etc
Total Riding Members Last year 4956
Total Riding Members 2012 5086
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HORSE TRIALS REPORT
This year the 56 th NZPCA Horse Trials Teams Championship, was hosted by
Ashburton, South Canterbury, North Otago Area at the Oamaru Racecourse.
On behalf of the NZPCA Horse Trials Management Committee, I would like to thank and
congratulate the Chairperson, Bill Phiskie and his very hard working committee, for
undertaking the challenge and delivering a top class event, at a great venue.
The three tests of the competition ran well, as a result of good planning and presentation
by the committee, and a very hard working team of volunteers.
We are sure that all competitors enjoyed the challenges placed before them and came
away with some valuable experiences for the future.
Congratulations to the winning team, Otago Southland for both the Teams Event and the
Training Event, a well deserved double.
Once again the Timberlands, Springston Trophy and Teams Training Events, were well
organised, but sadly numbers still appear to be on the decline, but this is reflected in all
disciplines, and perhaps is a sign of the times.
The merging of the NZPCA and the ESNZ Eventing rule book, has helped in many ways,
to help answer a lot of questions for our dedicated band of Technical Officials in the field.
I would like to thank the ESNZ Eventing Technical Committee, for their help, in this Rules
merger.
Special thanks must go to our volunteers, who in all Areas in all weather, turn out to help
the riders to participate in our sport, their commitment is to be commended.
In closing I would like to thank, the other members of our Management Committee,
Pheasant Riordan, Allan Ferguson and Steve Kitching,who have donated their time and
energy to the task set to us just 12 months ago, to plan out the future of our Olympic
Sport.
Eventing is a true team sport, the combination of horse and rider to master the three
disciplines of the sport, and then to represent your Area at National Championship, is a
reward the team can aspire to.
Thank you to all.
Rob Essex
Chairperson of the Horse Trials Management Committee
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Horse Trials Teams Championships Results
Hosted by the Bay of Plenty Area, Taupo, 2011
FINAL RESULTS
Teams Dressage Championship (Total of all 6)
1 Franklin/Thames Valley 209.21
2 Taranaki 223.95
3 = Bay of Plenty 225.00
3 = Canterbury 225.00
5 Northland 226.05
6 Otago/Southland 239.74
7 Manawatu/West Coast 245.79
8 Waikato 253.16
Teams Championship (Best 4)
1 Taranaki 141.58
2 Manawatu/West Coast 147.63
3 Franklin/Thames Valley 148.32
4 Auckland 153.89
5 Canterbury 154.89
6 Bay of Plenty 158.26
7 Northland 159.68
8 Otago/Southland 176.37
9 Waikato 199.47
10 Ash/Sth Cant/Nth Otago - Gisborne/Wairoa 320.07
Training Teams Championship (Best 2)
1 Canterbury 70.25
2 Northland 75.00
3 Manawatu/West Coast 77.00
4 Taranaki 79.50
5 Waikato 82.00
6 Franklin/Thames Valley 83.50
7 Hawkes Bay 85.25
8 Waitemata/Rodney 87.00
9 Ash/Sth Cant/Nth Otago - Gisborne/Wairoa 87.75
10 Bay of Plenty 92.50
11 Auckland 100.25
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Horse Trials Teams Championships Results
(hosted by Ashburton South Canterbury North Otago Area - Oamaru Racecourse,
13 - 15 April, 2012)
TRAINING CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS - Overall winning team with 3 best scores
1. Otago Southland Hannah Johnson (Bartez)
Gabriella Perry (Pathfinder)
Cate Howie (Just Jackson)
2. Auckland Lucy Booth (Equus Double Rose)
Georgia Lloyd-Burgess (1600 Dohc Turbo)
Elise Quinn (Otaua Forthright)
3. Taranaki Tracey Bolton (Silver Dundee)
Reuben Gray (Onetai Law)
4. Bay of Plenty Sophie Tingey (Dan Diego)
Olivia Pogan (Brazen Warrior)
THE DAVID JONES TROPHY (1969) - Overall winning team for the best Dressage
scores
Franklin Thames Valley Eliza Raven (Imagine This)
Zephania Steele (SS Nonchalant)
Renee Faulkner (Boots and All)
Stephanie Brasell (Pokuru)
Danielle Wheeler (I’Z Kool)
Chloe Kennedy (Mustang Molly)
THE NZPCA CHALLENGE TROPHY - Best overall four scores
1. Otago Southland Jayne Beattie (Lady Pelorus)
Lisa Milliken (Piccolo Milliken)
Anna Poole (China Arrow)
Kendra McRae (Il Mafioso)
Callum Geddes (Beaumont Boy)
Heather McLeod (Kyeburn Lad)
2. Franklin Thames Valley Eliza Raven (Imagine This)
Zephania Steele (SS Nonchalant)
Renee Faulkner (Boots and All)
Stephanie Brasell (Pokuru)
Danielle Wheeler (I’Z Kool)
Chloe Kennedy (Mustang Molly)
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3. Canterbury Nicole Shadbolt (Air Play)
Campbell Robertson (Craighaven Jaylo)
Davina Waddy (Milburn Mambo)
Georgia Bonner (Papillon)
Jessie Fitzjohn (What’s The Buzz)
Sophie Abbott (Johnny Suede)
KNOX-THOMPSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE - Best A1 Dressage Score
Anna Hinton (Sexy B), Taranaki
DICKENS PERPETUAL TRAINING CUP - Best DC Dressage Score
Renee Faulkner (Boots and All), Franklin Thames Valley
TRAINING CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP - Best Dressage Score
Cate Howie (Just Jackson), Otago Southland
A1 CHALLENGE CUP - Best A1 Overall Score
Anna Hinton (Sexy B), Taranaki
DOROTHY CAMPBELL TROPHY - Best DC Overall Score
Loren Mathis (Flintoff), Waikato
TRAINING CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP - Best Training Overall Score
Cate Howie (Just Jackson), Otago Southland
OVERALL A1 SECONDARY SCHOOLS RIDER
Anna Hinton (Sexy B), Taranaki Spotswood College
OVERALL DC SECONDARY SCHOOLS RIDER
Loren Mathis (Flintoff), Waikato Waikato Diocesan for Girls
OVERALL TRAINING SECONDARY SCHOOLS RIDER
Cate Howie (Just Jackson), Otago Southland Mt Aspiring College
OVERALL WINNING DC TEAM - Highest placed DC team of three riders with a minimum
of C Certificate Franklin Thames Valley
OVERALL WINNING A1 TEAM - Highest placed A1 team of three riders with a minimum
of C Certificate Otago Southland
NZ HORSE & PONY TEAM MANAGEMENT AWARD Taranaki
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DRESSAGE REPORT
The 2012 NZPCA Dressage Championships had its ‘high’ and ‘lows’. It was very exciting to
once again have such strong competition in the North Island with AreaTeam Riders striving
to achieve their personal best.
The Judges Margaret Dickie from Gore and Linda Brown from Tauranga were impressed
with the overall standard.
This year it was Auckland’s turn to take out the Team Championship and Waitemata Rodney
have come up again to take the Reserve position. And much to everyone’s delight Otago
Southland finished a well deserved third.
Auckland Seniors were extremely strong - all three finishing in the top five headed by Individual
Senior winner Claudia Purvis riding Papanui Don Juan
The Junior Team rosette went again to Franklin Thames Valley – certainly an Area to be
watched. However the Junior title was retained by Northlands Mihi Shepherd and Ngahere
Romeo and is the first time this trophy has been won three times by the same rider.
The ‘low’ this year was three of the four South Island Areas not participating in this year’s
Team Championship. The Host Otago Southland were understandably upset to be competing
on their own and also having gone to considerable lengths to ensure a good weekend in
conjunction with the two day Gore Dressage Show.
Participation in the North Island remains much the same – ten Areas with Teams, one Area
with one rider (King Country) and Gisborne Wairoa have not entered since 2006.
The North Island two day Tournament continues to be popular and well attended and this
year riders who were registered with the ESNZ and Dressage NZ were able to receive grading
points in most Dressage N.Z. Tests.
The Dressage Committee is three – Felicity Dobell-Brown, Kara Lockhart and myself. We
would like a fourth member, ideally from the South Island to help with our endeavours to
generate enthusiasm and participation in Marlborough Nelson West Coast, Canterbury and
Ashburton South Canterbury North Otago.
The Committee continues to work closely with Dressage NZ especially with our Rules. We
have instigated a Pony Club Dressage PerformanceAward which can be found on the NZPCA
website. We would like to assist/financially support area/national Dressage Clinics both for
our riders and potential Dressage Judges. However funding is still a major problem resulting
this year in being unable to proceed with the planned one venue Championship.
Congratulations and thank you to all Officials and the many helpers involved in the organisation
at both the Championships in Gore and Taupo.
Lynley Price
Chairperson of Dressage Committee
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2012 NZPCA Teams Dressage Championship
Results
Junior Senior Best 4 Overall
Area Team Team Total Placing
Auckland 971 (10) 1171 (1) 1510 1
Waitemata Rodney 1024 (8) 1123 (2) 1499 2
Otago Southland 1066 (5) 1108 (4) 1485 3
Franklin Thames Valley 1138 (1) 1022 (7) 1482 4
Waikato 1053 (7) 1089 (5) 1477 5
Northland 1121 (2) 1018 (8) 1476 6
Bay of Plenty 1057 (6) 1076 (6) 1471 7
Hawkes Bay 992 (9) 1109 (3) 1464 8
Manawatu West Coast 1095 (3) 957 (11) 1444 9
Taranaki 1079 (4) 967 (10) 1430 10
Wairarapa Wellington 905 (12) 996 (9) 1313 11
King Country 934 (11) 843 (12) 1215 12
Atchison Silver Salver for the Overall Winning Team:
1 st Auckland 1510 pts (Rugs and Medals)
2 nd Waitemata Rodney 1499 pts (Medals)
3 rd Otago Southland 1485 pts
National Coaches’ Rosettes for the Highest Placed Junior Team of three riders with a
minimum of C Certificate:
Franklin Thames Valley 1138 pts
National Coaches’ Rosettes for the Highest Placed Senior Team of three riders with a
minimum of C Certificate:
Auckland 1171 pts
Barbara Harvey Rosebowl for the Overall Junior Champion:
Mihi Shepherd – Ngahere Romeo (Nor) 404 pts (Medal)
Blue Legend Rosebowl for the Overall Senior Champion:
Claudia Purvis – Papanui Don Juan (Auk) 396 pts (Medal)
NZPCA Rosette for the Overall Secondary School Champion:
Junior - Mihi Shepherd (Nor) Whangarei Girls High
Senior – Claudia Purvis (Auk) St Kentigern College
NZPCA Plaque – Highest Place First Time Rider to Champs:
Junior – Trina Woodcock (B.O.P.)
Senior – Una Cahill (Auk)
Pony Breeders Society of NZ Sash (Top championship pony registered with the PBSNZ)
Mihi Shepherd – Ngahere Romeo (Nor)
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GAMES REPORT
The Games Management Committee welcomed two new members aboard during the past
year; Natasha McFarlane and Dr Jean Newman. Unfortunately, Natasha in unable to
continue due to other commitments but intends to remain involved with the games
discipline. Thanks to the whole team for your considerable input and our best wishes go
with Natasha.
Interest and participation at competition level fluctuates in some regions but is, overall,
encouraging. Initiatives to promote involvement and enjoyment of Pony Club mounted
games are under discussion.
Quality Presentations Zone Games Finals
Zone Finals have been held in 5 Zones. Numbers are down in some regions and remain
constant in others. We realise that the organisation of these events can be quite
daunting, especially for the uninitiated. Games Committee members are only too happy
to assist with the organisation of Zone Finals, whether it be in the form of advice or, if
required, to help with the appointment of officials.
North Island Team Games Championship
Taranaki Area Pony Clubs hosted the 2012 North Island Games Championship in April.
The weather was kind, giving dry and sunny conditions, if a little chilly at times. With
entries from only six North Island Areas plus a team from the South Island, the Games
Committee used some lateral thinking and included a second team from the Host Area,
plus a team made up of reserve riders. Fortunately, no teams required their reserve
riders, so a Reserve Composite team was able to compete, which they did with
considerable skill and good spirit. Options such as these may be considered for future
championships. The new version of the Sharp Shooters race was included and proved to
be an interesting learning experience for all.
Many of our Pony Club riders continue on to ride with the New Zealand Mounted Games
Association and some represent their country internationally. Good luck to the team
which will compete at the MGA World Championship in Wales during July. Whether or
not our riders choose to compete, games activities at branch and club level can provide
them with the basic skills and the opportunity to progress. Let’s keep up the good work
and continue to promote the enjoyment of games at our rallies.
Thanks to all the volunteers who organise and support our events and courses.
Special thanks to all those who officiate at events; often very challenging but, hopefully,
ultimately rewarding and satisfying.
Our sponsor, Quality Presentations, continues to provide us with their wonderful rosettes.
We are very grateful for their support and were thrilled that they were able to attend the
North Island Championship this year.
Pat Perkins
Chairperson, Games Management Committee
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2012 Quality Presentations North Island Team Mounted Games Championship
hosted by the Taranaki Area at Stratford - 21-22 April 2012.
TEAMS CHALLENGE (Day 1)
2012 NI Games Championships
1 st Hawkes Bay (120 points)
2 nd Franklin Thames Valley (111 points)
3 rd South Island (105 points)
4 th Taranaki (96 points)
5 th Bay of Plenty (87 points)
NORTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP (Day 2)
1 st Hawkes Bay (123 points and winners of the Ciaran Hanlon Trophy)
2 nd Bay of Plenty (112 points)
3 rd Franklin Thames Valley (110 Points)
4 th South Island (89 points)
5 th Taranaki (81 points)
2012 Vetpro NZPCA Show Jumping Team of the Year
hosted by HOY, Hastings March 2012.
Six teams qualified for the second round which took place in the main arena.
1 st Northland 2 nd Wairarapa Wellington
3 rd Waikato 4 th Manawatu West Coast
5 th King Country 6 th Taranaki
Northland won the Vetpro NZ Pony Clubs Show Jumping Team of the Year. Wairarapa
Wellington were runners-up, Waikato 3 rd , Manawatu West Coast 4 th , followed by King
County and Taranaki.
Northland team members were:
HOY Showjumping
Ruby Tayor (Imagine That), Bridget Newson-McNally (Spirit of Aberconway), Shamaye
Lammers (Ridgewood Omega) and Nakeysha Lammas (Cloud Nine).
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Coaching and Training Report
Equestrian Coaches Training Programme.
Enrolments have been steady this year with:
D: 30 C: 7 C+ 2 B: 1 C+ Module Unit: 1
Both Wellington and Canterbury held ECTP workshops, both were successful in getting
coaches through D level written work and assessments and starting coaches on C level.
D and C assessments have been done throughout the year by our assessors and a C+/B
assessment was held in September with Kay Hogan and Nicola Ward, resulting in a B
pass and a C+ pass.
The following coaches qualified:
D LEVEL:
Hayley Wheeler: West Auckland Susan Peterson: West Auckland
Christina Aitken: Wellsford Xenia Christie: West Auckland
Rochelle Edwards: Bream Bay Kaipara Donna Morgan: Bay of Islands
Lisa Forrester: Whangarei Steph Mann: South Wairarapa
Kendra Pye: Waimarino Rebecca Drummond: Dunedin
Nikita Woodhead: Dunedin Nicolette Catterick: Central Otago
Megan Evans: Christchurch Nicki van Kruiningen: North Canterbury
C LEVEL:
Robin Le Grice: Franklin
C+ LEVEL:
Nicky Harvey: Franklin
B LEVEL:
Marj Steiner: Wellsford
During the year we have updated the present ECTP database with the help of Area
Coordinators.
Coaching and Training Programme:
It was decided that Areas would be paid 50% of their funding allocation at the beginning
of the Programme and 50% on completion allowing them to allocate the funds to the
courses themselves. There was some confusion to begin with in some Areas as to how
much they should allocate to each course.
Feedback and report forms came in steadily at the beginning but trailed off towards the
end of the rotation, there were the usual cancelled courses from some Areas due mainly to
lack of numbers and costs of holding specialised courses for few attendees.
80 courses were held in all, over 14 Areas with Gisborne Wairoa and Manawatu West
Coast opting out of the Programme.
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The Rally Workshops are the focus for the next two years; they will be delivered by the
National Coaches to Areas (excluding King Country and Gisborne Wairoa) and free of
charge to all members.
H and A exams:
Exams were held in 2011/12 in June (North Island), January (North Island), February
(South Island),
Mangere PC hosted the June exam for 2011.
Nominations for the Jan/Feb exams were up with a record 12 nominations for the South
Island resulting in a split venue between Canterbury and Otago Southland.
Taupo hosted North Island its central location makes it ideal for both upper and lower
North Island candidates.
12 th June 2011 Mangere Pony Club Auckland
A Riding:
Hannah Trott North Taranaki PC
Kyle Calder West Auckland District PC
H Certificate:
Kayleigh Hatherley Manukau District PC
Elle McLellan Opotiki PC
A Certificate:
Kyle Calder West Auckland District PC
Kayleigh Hatherley Manukau District PC
14 th /15 th January 2012: National Equestrian Centre: Taupo
A Riding:
Elle McLellan Opotiki PC
Kate Fleming Wellington PC
H Certificate:
Scott Groombridge Taupo and District PC
Libby Owen Taupo and District PC
Helen Schofield Wellington PC
A Certificate:
Elle McLellan Wellington PC
4 th February 2012 Canterbury
A Riding:
Katie Meredith North Canterbury PC
Kimberley Baker North Canterbury PC
H Certificate:
Lisa Oberg North Canterbury PC
Georgia Davies North Canterbury PC
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A Certificate:
Kimberley Baker North Canterbury PC
5 th February 2012 Mosgiel
A Riding:
Alexandra Clarke Taieri District PC
Emma Craig Central Otago PC
H Certificate:
Alexandra Clarke Taieri District PC
Emma Craig Central Otago PC
Nico Radley Taieri District PC
A Certificate:
Alexandra Clarke Taieri District PC
Emma Craig Central Otago PC
Congratulations to all those riders and great to see so many candidates completing their A
certificate.
A huge thanks to the organisers of these exams there is an enormous amount of work that
goes into putting on and H and A exam providing horses, gear and equipment, being there
on the day to make sure all runs like clockwork and to the grooms who come along to help
the candidates at H level.
Examiners clinics:
These have been held in Northland ( C+/B), Hawkes Bay (B), Waikato ( C), Otago
Southland ( C+/B) who took Canterbury’s place in the rotation due to the disruption of the
Christchurch earthquakes. Canterbury has since held their clinic (C+/B).
It is pleasing to be able to update the database with both new C+ and B examiners and
relist the existing ones. We have had some examiners retire from the Panel and we
would very much like to thank them for their input in PC exams over the years.
Kerry Curry
Coaching and Training Administrator
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National Coaches Report 2012
Peter Barke
This year has been much the same as previous years managing to include a number of
coaches courses, examiners clinics, riders courses and examining.
Coaches clinics: D level - Hawkes Bay ,Senior Coaches - Hawkes Bay ,C level - Taupo,
C+ Level - New Plymouth
Examiners clinic - Hawkes Bay
Riders training - Cromwell, Gisborne
H and A exam - Taupo
We try to keep up our professional development and this year attended the dressage
forum which included a clinic taken by Jeremy Steinberg from USA based on teaching
young riders. Also Debbie and I were involved in the Equidays clinics where we watched
many different trainers and coaches including David and Karen O’Conner and Jan Ebling
eventing and dressage trainers from the States, as well as N.Z. coaches and coaches for
other equestrian disciplines.
Debbie and I continue to try and make our living training riders and schooling horses at
home as well as travelling to some areas when we can. We both compete in dressage
which has had its ups and downs this last year with my Prix ST George horse Aachen
having been laid up with lameness issues this season and my lovely 4yr old Gymbello
“Gorges George” which we bred and was having his first successful season devastatingly
broke his leg in the paddock. On a positive note, Debbie’s horse Muzungu was National
level eight champion at Dressage Nationals and was sixth in the Grand Prix at the Horse
of the Year.
I still get a huge amount of enjoyment training riders of all different levels and to see them
progress. Not all of them will become National champions but every one of them should
enjoy the journey of learning with their horses. We as coaches must always remember that
our ambition may not be the same ambition that the riders have and we need to respect
that.
A life as an equestrian is not the easiest path to take but those of us that are addicted to
the horse know that it is the only path that we can take. I look forward to meeting more of
you this next year and hope that I can find time to help your clubs to achieve your goals for
the coming year.
Thank you to the N.Z Pony Club Association for their continued support and especially to
the other National Coaches whom without I could not do this job..
Peter Barke BHSI
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National Coaches Report 2012
Kevin Lawrence
2011 brought the satisfaction of the completion of the update of Manuals 1, 2, and
3, although conference in Napier felt something of an anti-climax due to Manual 3
not quite arriving in time. We have noted one or two minor errors in the manuals
which it should be quite straightforward to correct at reprint time. For instance Kay
had passed on a query as to whether or not Camellia was actually a poisonous
plant, which following further research it would seem it is not. An unfortunate error
but as Jennifer commented it was much better to have said a non-poisonous plant
was poisonous than to have said that a poisonous plant was non-poisonous!
Following conference there was scarcely a weekend without a course of some type
booked in but I did find time to spend a week in Hobart. I had not been to Tasmania
before though had heard and read lots of positive things about the place and I was
not disappointed. So much so that I am returning in May. I also planned ahead to
leave Grand national weekend free as it was several years since I had been
previously.
In my involvement with examining over the previous twelve months I have been
quite impressed with the standard in general of the Horse Management sections in
particular. Candidates that come across particularly well are those who are well
aware of effective examination techniques and are able to communicate well.
Compare this to arena craft when riding a dressage test where even though a horse
may be working beautifully if the rider is not aware of good arena craft they will lose
marks throughout and fail to capitalize on their horse’s abilities. So it is in an exam
situation where even though a candidate may be knowledgeable and have the
ability they must also have the techniques available to enable them to show the
examiners they are at or above the level.
A good example to use to demonstrate examination techniques is the work in the
open phase. The candidate who gets on with the job in hand in a workmanlike
manner and is able to show a good variety of suitable work is immediately creating
a good impression. On the other hand a candidate who is still walking on a long rein
after five minutes or has failed to change the rein is immediately going to create
doubts in the examiner’s mind.
Effective communication alone will not pass examinations, the knowledge must
also be there, but how frustrating for a candidate to not pass when they may well
have good enough riding skills and knowledge yet are just not able to communicate
well or to implement effective examination techniques. This is an area for coaches
to consider when preparing candidates.
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I am currently involved as a member of the Equine Cluster Working Group with the
TROQ (Targeted review of qualifications) which is taking place with all NZQA
qualifications. Along with my work at The National Trade Academy and assessing
for Telford (now a division of Lincoln University) I am able to keep well up to date
with developments in NZQA qualifications. This along with my assessing for Pony
Club and ESNZ affords me a clear overview of the equine qualifications available in
NZ.
For professional development over the last year I have completed 6 more units
toward the Diploma in Adult Education. I have also completed the Level 5 National
Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education and a Level 3 National
Certificate in Tourism Operations.
Kevin Lawrence BHSI
National Coaches Report 2012
Kay Hogan
This has been a year of great change for Pony Club with the implementation of the new
system of administration. I was fortunate enough to be appointed as a member of the
Coaching and Training Management Committee and under the inspirational leadership of
the tireless Nicky Williams I have greatly enjoyed both working with the wonderfully talented
members of the committee and the challenges of this position. Setting strategic goals not
only helps you keep the “big picture” in mind but also tests your inventiveness as you try to
find practical workable ways of putting the plan into action.
Much as I have enjoyed the experience I am going to stick to my intention of taking on the
position for a year then stepping down. I hope that many of you will put your hands up and
apply. It gives you a real chance of being part of the decision-making processes.
However making decisions and setting the goals and aims is one thing – communicating how
these decisions apply to Clubs or Branches and getting everyone on board in order to put
them into practice is another! It raises the question of accountability. If the Board or the
Management Committees indicate the direction they would like Pony Club to follow and
Clubs do not do this, what accountability is there (or should there be)?
While some Clubs are running innovative and progressive training programmes others seem
determined not to change. One of the consequences may be loss of members. I’ve heard of
Clubs whose rallies consist of a (very) short warm up then jumping for the remainder of the
time. Is this acceptable?
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It’s a case of balancing “what they want” with “what they need”. I hope that the Rally workshops
being held over the next two years will be well attended and that some of the issues facing
our members can be discussed and resolved.
Parenga Pony Club, with whom I am most closely associated with, continues to grow with
membership now sitting at around 81. We are so proud of all our riders – from those new
members working towards their D certificate to our high fliers. A few of these deserve a
special mention. Jessica Woods has been named on the Eventing NZ Young Rider Squad,
younger sister Mikayla has been awarded a Hillary Scholarship to the University of Waikato
and Elle Phillips came so close in the Show Jumping Pony of the Year with a wonderful 2 nd
placing. All these riders are wonderful role models.
The St Peter’s Equestrian Programme also continues to thrive. At this year’s North Island
Secondary Schools Dressage Championships a record number of riders (246) representing
51 schools attended. I feel sure that one reason for the increase in numbers is the introduction
of the Development Championship section. This is designed for less experienced combinations
and encourages them to compete at a major championship, while still being in a section with
their peers.
At present I am hard at work designing the format and content of The Rally Workshops which
will be presented in your areas over the next two years. I have appreciated the ideas and
requests that have been sent in and will do my best to incorporate these into the
programme. What an amazing opportunity all of you are being given to learn and share your
ideas about The Rally – the foundation upon which Pony Club is based. As always I am very
much looking forwards to working on this with my fellow Nats and having the chance to meet
with many of you.
Kay Hogan BHSI, Dip Teaching, C.T.T.
National Coaches Report 2012
Nicola Ward
A few “firsts” for me this year. Most rewarding in terms of Pony Club has been my upgrade
from Associate, to fully fledged National Coach. This brings with it opportunities to be
involved in ECTP Coaches assessments at C+ level and above, to conduct C+/B
Examiners Clinics, and B-A Coaches courses, all of which I am looking forward to tackling.
Another first, for a while at least, is to have not had a regular slot as a rally coach at Club
level this past season, instead standing in or guest coaching at various Clubs. This has
meant the opportunity to see “snapshots” at various levels from lead rein right through to A
level, observe and get feedback from riders on what they are learning, and how. One thing
has been very apparent to me is that the culture of the individual Clubs has a direct impact
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Some specific examples are the use of record cards, and whether or not they are a valued
tool in supporting progressive teaching practices and assessing riders progress - to me it
has been obvious that those coaches who use them (and promote the logical, progressive
steps forward that they outline) produce riders with better depth of understanding,
particularly as they progress through the levels.
Another example would be the approach to competition. A competitive spirit can foster
many positives, but when a balanced approach is lacking, there is a risk that basic
principles, even safety, are overlooked - lead rein jumping competitions, pre-intro XC
(timed!) are a couple of worrying examples. Surely a degree of balance, control and
confidence are a prerequisite for any jumping, riders are on a lead rein for a reason.
Again, it is when riders start moving up the levels that gaps tend to show - sadly there are
successful competition riders struggling to achieve certificate passes because they lack
the depth of knowledge required at their level.
The support and development of coaches, particularly junior coaches, also appears varied.
Some clubs seem to have a ‘leave them to it’ stance, others actively promote, support and
fund, coaches professional development. At one club, every time I was guest coach, I
wasn’t replacing anybody, rather the rides normal coach (and others) watched and we
talked about whatever issues they needed to discuss.
On the subject of guest coaches, it can backfire somewhat in some cases. There are, of
course, wonderful professional riders with whom it’s a pleasure and privilege to work,
whether you’re a coach or a rider. However, coaches of any level can be very undermined
when their perfectly valid lesson is pooh-poohed by parents or riders who have had a
session with the professional! So that’s another point to ponder - how to persuade people
that the “Pony Club Way” is just as valid and in fact perfectly in line with most other
sensible coaches?
Earlier in the season I had another first - a taste of being a Pony Club parent! Sadly my
boy’s interest was fleeting, mainly due to the more pressing attractions of basketball and
motorbikes (and lets face it, social status - they were the only boys in their ride!) However,
there’s time to rekindle the flame, and my 2 year old daughter is crazy in love with all
things equine, so I’m thinking there will be a time to revisit that role….
It certainly reminded me however, of how vital it is to make parents welcome and to take
the time to find out what they can offer and in what capacity, to keep them informed, and to
recognise their contribution - riding must be one of the time/labour/dollar intensive sports a
child can choose, and without their parents it would impossible for Pony club to exist at all!
So, a year of yet more new perspectives, and evermore food for thought. The latest
workshop initiative - “The Rally” - should bring forth more thoughts and ideas from Pony
Clubs around NZ on these and numerous other issues. I am looking forward to
participating, and the sharing of views from others around the country.
Nicola Ward BHS II
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National Coaches Report 2012
Jennifer Howard
When I started to think about this year’s report, I realised that by the end of 2012 I will have
been with Pony Club for 30 years! That started me thinking of what I had achieved or
introduced to the New Zealand Pony Clubs during that time………..
Probably the first was the Horsemanship Award at Horse Trials Champs. That took a few
years of persuasion. I had worked for years in America with various Clubs, and liked their
idea; all the teams were stabled at their championships, and no adults were allowed in the
barns, unless a farrier or vet was required. The expectation was that the barns would be
immaculately tidy and the horses beautifully cared for – judges were on a 24 hour prowl both
in and outside those stables. Each team was allowed a dismounted member to support and
help them. I think we have found in New Zealand that the general standard of horsemanship
has risen, with this encouragement.
Another idea I brought from America, still rather less well known here, is the Style Prize at the
Show Jumping Championships. The great stylish riding of American show jumpers is
developed through Equitation and Hunter classes, and it is not just a case of looking pretty,
but of riding smoothly and correctly, producing an extremely well-trained horse or pony. I
spent years watching the great trainers in the US; they were very strict in their demands, but
my goodness, it paid off in international success.
Thirdly, I can remember the Conference where we suggested the Correspondence scheme
for Coaches. I had pressed for this, as a way of bringing good training to anyone’s kitchen
table.
It is a particularly New Zealand concept, though there is something similar going on inAustralia
now. To me, it is the ideal way to study in your own time and place, quite anonymously.
We have had literally hundreds of coaches tackle various levels of the scheme, and achieve
their ratings. Four hundred and sixty in all. Isn’t that tremendous? They must feel proud of
themselves and more securely part of the Pony Club system. My only wish is that more of
them would tackle the higher levels, as sadly out of all those coaches, only 17 have gone
higher than C+ Yet we all know there is a crying need for more advanced instruction for our
keenest competitors.
I have always found teaching to be so rewarding, that I find it difficult to accept that some
people will never move out of their comfort zone and look more forward. We never stop
learning, even if all the great trainers still cover the basics all the time. Sometimes it is just a
matter of standing somewhere else, or using new words. For instance, instead of saying to
a rider on a lazy pony ‘use more leg’ (this will only make the pony more bored and deaf to leg
aids) try ‘use a better leg aid’. Explain about keeping legs still when all is going reasonably
well, and supporting the leg with a twitch of the whip, if need be, when it is really necessary
to get more activity.
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So as regards the past year – I could say –read my report for 2011, as it’s about the same,
but I won’t. Two trips to Otago, this year, first for their winter PC camp, at Cromwell, again
with Peter, Kevin and Jacque. Followed by a trip to Dunedin, to give their A and H candidates
a final ‘brush-up’. Back home I was specially pleased, too, to help Katie Meredith of the local
Eyreton branch gain her A certificate – not that her jumping needed any assistance, she
gained an A+ for that without any help from me, but we concentrated more on trot work on
the flat! Working with Kevin at the National Trade Academy was fun, as always. For once
we had no over-weight coaches-in- training, which was very pleasant – for us and the horses,
too. They are always a keen bunch of riders, but I do question their eating habits at times!
At Kingfishers there are now only two little dogs; still masses of pigeons, some of them
tumbling, three alpacas now, two of whom need patience and much handling like a young
pony does, so we’ve fenced a little lane to catch them in. My latest writing has been a book
about the ‘making’ of a young horse, which is written by the horse himself, but I have yet to
find a publisher for that. I just want to record the traditional way of handling, lunging and
long-reining a young horse, rather than the quick-fix western style, all done in a few days. It
has been fun to do, but evidently young people don’t read books very much these days, so I
may have a hard time getting it ‘out there’.
Jennifer Howard BHSI
National Coaches Report 2012
Jacque Williams
Firstly I would like to congratulate Marj Steiner on the superb job she has done and is
doing as President, in such a difficult challenging time of change in the Pony Club. The
way forward is a positive and brave approach to the future of our movement. I hope the
changes are supported and embraced by all.
One of the most important things in life is to keep moving with the times, look to the future,
but live in the present. The knowledge we have gained from our extensive past is of
course invaluable, we need to learn from it and not be afraid to take bold positive steps
towards our future.
I have bravely taken on the role of Head Coach at Pointways Pony Club in the Auckland
Area. It certainly has been a substantial reminder of how much work goes into this role,
especially if you want to do a comprehensive job of it. I am extremely lucky that the
president and his wife, Mark and Tilly Fankhauser are outstanding in every way, it is vital to
have positive forward thinking movers and shakers like these two. Also I am blessed with
an amazing rally coordinator as I’m always saying to the riders “Attitude is everything”. Our
membership is growing, our attendance is outstanding, and we have a lot of wonderful
talented young riders coming through. It’s so hard to keep the rallies varied and
interesting, work in all the in house competitions, certificates, cater for the competitive and
non-competitive, honestly cut your head coaches some slack guys it’s a big job.
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The Equestrian Coaching role at St. Cuthberts College is also very time consuming, but
always a very positive fun environment to work in. It seems each year we get more and
more competitions, which is great, and the girls really love being in a team with all their
peers , and it’s so important that schools recognise their students equestrian
achievements.
I also took a team to both the North Island Show Jumping Championships and
Timberlands this year and it’s been a while since I have done that. They were both great
competitions and the riders loved them, so much fun.
Auckland Area bravely stuck their neck out this year, to plenty of criticism, to send a team
to Oamaru for the Eventing Championships. I was very proud that they did. The riders
learned an enormous amount, rode really well, and I think, have made friends for life.
Thank you Auckland Area for your ongoing support, an especially big thanks to Beryl
Malkin and Lorna Stewart, for so many amazing years of hard work. Also a big thank you
to Debra Thane who trained the Training riders, she has an amazing attitude and did a
great job and was another positive force behind getting our team to Oamaru.
I’m also so proud of the big jump in riders sitting and passing their A and H Certificates
especially in the South Island, so satisfying to see these riders reaching and achieving
these certificates, and I would even dare to say enjoying them.
Well as I write this report I am getting students ready for the Taupo 3 Day Event, so
saddened yesterday to hear that Badminton has been cancelled, roll on London, go the
Kiwis. Meanwhile I will be quietly working away in the background hopefully preparing the
next generation of Olympians. Although I can hear some of you saying “QUIETLY” yeah
right!
Jacque Williams BHSII
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2011 Achiever Awards
Six applicants were selected from 17 nominations representing 9 Areas and were presented
with a framed ‘Certificate of Achievement’, an accompanying citation and a especially
commissioned cap.
The awards are awarded in two categories –
Category A: To nationally recognise high achievements of Pony Club riding members, and
Category B: To nationally recognise a dedicated Pony Club member or Coach (all under the
age of 25 years). The selection panel acknowledged and recognised all unsuccessful
applicants with a certificate of merit.
Category A
Jolin Morel is 19 years old and is a member of the Manawatu Pony Club. He has had
11yrs in Pony Club and holds B Certificate. He has represented his Area at both Dressage
and Horse Trials in 2009, 2010 and 2011. He was placed 2 nd in the NZ Junior Eventing
Championships in 2010 and 3 rd in the Young Rider Eventing Championships in 2011 and
events at Intermediate Level. He has gained scholarships in NCEA Y12 for chemistry and
geography and in Y13, he did Massey University papers in chemistry and calculus and
gained a scholarship in classical studies, biology and chemistry. At present he has an A
average at University. Jolin coaches at Pony Club level and assists with judging and
setting up at shows and HT.
Francesca Silver is 17 years old and is a member of the South Wairarapa Pony Club. She
has had 8½ yrs in Pony Club and holds B Certificate. She was a member of Wairarapa
Wellington team to the 2009 Horse Trials Champs which placed 2 nd and also won the Team
Management Award. She was a member of the 4 th placed HOY show jumping team in 2011.
She was also the winner of the NZ Junior ODE National Eventing Championships 2011 on a
horse she schooled herself. Francesca was dux of Y11 at College and was a honours student
in 2010. She received a sports award for athletics 2009 and 2010 and achieved three triathlons
with merit in 2011. She helps with fundraising, working bees and is a demo rider for coaches
and examiners clinics.
Katie Meredith is 17 years old and is a member of the North Canterbury Pony Club. She has
had 12yrs in Pony Club and holds B Certificate. She attended the South Island Pony Club
show Jumping Champs in 2011 where the team was placed 4 th , was the winner of the 2010/
11 Young Riders series at 1.40m, 3 rd in Junior Rider of the Year at 2011 HOY, 1 st in Intermediate
Rider of the Year, was a member of the NZ Trans Tasman Young Rider Team 2011 and she
qualified for the 2010 Youth Olympics. She has numerous other Show Jumping success at
1.30m and 1.40m. Katie has NCEA merits and excellences in Level 3 and is a member of the
school orienteering team. She coaches at her Branch and is an active member of the Junior
Committee, coaches Pony Club teams and mentoring team members.
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Hannah Trott is 17 years old and is a member of the North Taranaki Pony Club. She has had
10 years in Pony Club and holds B Certificate. She was a member of the winning Horse
Trials Champs Team in 2010 and in 2011, was runner-up for the A1 cup. She was the winner
of the area dressage trial 2010 and a member of the area dressage team in 2010/2011. She
was a member of the winning HOY show jumping team in 2010. She was also a member of
the winning show hunter champs team and 1 st in equitation and overall in Hacks. She was a
trialist for the Inter Pacific Selection 2011 and a member of the 2011 Games team at Zone 3
finals. Hannah is currently working towards A certificate, coaches at D/D+ level, coaches
games and helps out at Pony Club.
Category B
Kirsty Parsons is 17 years old and is a member of the Heretaunga Pony Club. She has
had 8 years in Pony Club. She coaches at Pony Club at D/D+ level and enjoys helping
and passing on knowledge to others in Pony Club. She was awarded the Dooney Cup for
her willingness and achievements in Pony Club. Kirsty has received sports colours in
Equestrian in 2010 and 2011. In 2011, she was awarded the Emily McGregor Cup for Yr
11 for enthusiasm, integrity, courage and loyalty. She also competes at show hunter,
eventing and dressage.
Farran Ormond is 20 years old and is a member of the West Auckland Pony Club. She has
had 10 years in Pony Club. She serves on her Branch committee and is grazing manager at
her Branch. She was the recipient of the Yolande Morgan Award in 2010 for exceptional
participation and contributions to Pony Club. She coaches and helps younger riders. Farran
was chosen as one of three finalists in the Lion Nathan Customer Service Person of the Year.
She also participates in Funds for Heart fundraising.
2011 Volunteer Awards
Each Area was eligible to nominate one person or a couple who they consider has/have
given exceptional and long term service to Pony Club in theirArea. The recipient(s) announced
at Conference were presented with a plaque and a citation recognising their service. Fifteen
Areas sent in nominations. The recipients were:
Gillian Kingsbury has been on the executive of Rakaia/Ashburton PC for many years.
Attended first instructors’ course at the age of fifteen. Coached at Mill Creek. Head Coach
Rakaia 1976-2010. Chief Coach Ashburton PC1980-1996. Appointed C Certificate Examiner
1962, later becoming a B Examiner. C.O.M. 1996-2007. Member of HT/Games/ECTP/
Dressage Committees. Chairperson, Training Committee four years. NZPCA representative
on the EITO. Coached/Managed local/area teams. Inaugural Member SI SJ Championship.
Her true love is coaching. Her greatest reward is seeing young riders improve their riding/
horsemanship skills. Introduced changes to coaching schemes. Her motto is “Don’t thank
me, just pass on that knowledge to other riders.”
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Graham Bennett joined the Manurewa Pony Club when his grand-daughter began riding
sixteen years ago. In 1999 he became President of the Branch and continued in this role until
the Branch closed in 2010. Graham was always the first to volunteer to do the hard work and
run events. In 2001 he became District Commissioner of Manukau City District Pony club
and ten years later is still DC. He attends monthly Area and Club meetings, NZPCA
conferences, and all four Branch meetings every month, where he is always available to give
advice. Graham’s contribution to the Zone Games has been outstanding. He has constructed
and stored all the equipment and played a key role in the preparation and running of the
games.
Marie Boal’s Pony Club career started in 1946 at Christchurch’s first official rally. She joined
Ellesmere in 1972, becoming head coach in 1974, and still holds this title today. Some
achievements are:- Christchurch Chief Coach and Assistant D.C. 1985-89; Life Member of
Ellesmere 1987; Life Member of Christchurch 1989; Pilot Coach for ECTP founders Elaine
Knox-Thompson and Suzanne Dickens; graduated C+ level 1993. ECTP D & C level Area
coordinator/marker/assessor for over fifteen years. Marie judges P.C. Dressage and A & P
Showrings, assesses A & H, facilitates courses to C level and received the QSM in 1998 for
services to P.C.
Jane Von Dadelszen began her involvement in Pony Club as a parent in 1982 and has been
a stalwart of Pony Club in Hawke’s Bay. She has been Secretary, Head Coach and is currently
President of Wanstead Branch. In 2002 she was elected District Commissioner of Central
and Southern Hawke’s Bay – a position recently relinquished. Jane joined Area committee in
the 1990s. She has managed many dressage and eventing teams to National Championships
and is currently Vice President. Her passion for riders at all levels in all disciplines has been
a keystone of Jane’s involvement. Her insistence on high standards of rider behaviour and
fair play reflects her philosophy of Pony Club developing the rider as a whole person, not just
an athlete.
Ngaire Homersham has been involved in Pony Club for 28 years. During this time Ngaire
has been a very supportive parent, coach, committee member, and office holder. Ngaire is
District Commissioner of Taumarunui and District Pony Club, a position she has held for 11
years. Ngaire has been a Club Delegate to the King Country Area and NZPCA AGM for
many years. Ngaire’s support of the pony club movement over the years has been nothing
short of exceptional. She has been an awesome coach to the junior riders. She holds her C
level ECTP Certificate, is always at rallies, working bees, working at Club andArea competitions
and is always thinking of the riders. Ngaire is a true grass roots supporter.
Ann Crawford is an active member of Westport Pony Club and has served as District
Commissioner, Head Coach and formed the Inangahua Branch of Reefton PC, before
becoming Head Coach from 1981 to 1984.As Secretary of the West Coast Liaison Committee,
(representatives from all West Coast Pony Clubs) from 1977 to 1982, Ann was instrumental
in the first West Coast PC camp hosted at Reefton in 1979. She donated the Crawford
Trophy in 1982 for a team ODE competition which has been part of the annual calendar ever

since. After moving to Marlborough and qualifying as a ESNZ List 2 Dressage Judge, her
support for grassroots Pony Club continued. With special focus on dressage, now back on
the West Coast, Ann continues to provide instruction, encouragement and support to local
Pony Club members.
Pam Forrest has been actively involved in Pony Club since 1960, firstly at Hunterville where
she became Head Instructor for eight years.After leaving Hunterville, Pam coached at Marton,
Opiki-Linton and is currently Petre’s Head Coach. Pam’s contribution as examiner, dressage
and show jumper judge continues, as does her nurturing and encouraging riders to achieve
their goals. Six years Rangitikei Pony Club’s Chief Instructor, twenty years Club President,
twenty-eight years Manawatu-West Coast Area delegate, Rangitikei’s delegate at numerous
NZPCAConferences, attributed to Life Membership in 1993. Her fifty-one years of commitment
and dedication to the Pony Club movement is unsurpassed.
Rei and Ray Owens started their involvement with the Peninsula Pony Club Branch about
1963, as parents, becoming actively involved at Branch, Club and Area level. Rei became an
Instructor, Head Coach, Dressage Coach and Judge and District Commissioner. Ray was
into the practical side building fences for cross country and show jumping and setting up for
one day events etc. He was President of the Branch and was a serving committee member
for several years. As their own children grew up they continued to be heavily involved in the
Branch, nurturing young riders. They have floated horses all over the Otago region and
further a field for the children of the Branch at their own expense. They have always shared
their ponies giving unmounted children a pony to ride for a season or two. Riders in the
Otago SouthlandArea and further a field have greatly benefited from the passion, commitment
and participation of Rei and Ray.
Peter Robinson has contributed over 27 years’ service to the Opunake Pony Club. His Pony
Club involvement began as a riding member in 1957 and continues today with all our events.
He was DC for nine years and on theArea Committee for sixteen. With three children eventing,
it was inevitable he became a Horse Trials Technical Delegate and for over seventeen years,
he has officiated at most events in Taranaki giving his time and expertise freely. Peter is a
worthy recipient of this volunteer award not only for his long standing contribution to Opunake
but also to the Taranaki Area.
Cyril Yearbury started his long association with Cambridge Pony Club as a founding riding
member in 1947, returning as a married man to support his children filling various positions
on the committee including the role of District Commissioner for several years. Cyril chaired
the committee for the NZPCA Horse Trial Champs hosted by Waikato in 1988. For 25 years
Cyril was the driving force behind the North Island Pony Club Show Jumping Champs. Cyril
with a group of like minded Pony Club parents had the inspiration to hold these Champs
many years ago and set about obtaining the necessary funding and equipment to hold them.
Every year Cyril was on the committee working long and hard to guide the fellow members
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as Patron of Leamington Branch of Cambridge Pony Club and also Patron for the Waikato
Area. Cyril is a great historian and source of information. Waikato Area Pony Club would like
to acknowledge the huge amount of time, passion and energy Cyril has devoted to Pony
Club.
Carol Whaley was an instructor from late teens, held positions of both President and Secretary
of North Shore Branch, and was Waitemata District Delegate to Area. Treasurer of Waitemata
Rodney Area for 23 years and also the Treasurer for 2 NZPCA Champs hosted by the Area.
Dedicated Dressage Judge – judging at Horse Trial Champs twice, Zone Dressage final
once, and continues to judge all levels including Area Trials, in Zone 1. She is a retired C+
Examiner and is still doing C Certificate Exams and is our Area O Certificate Co-Ordinator.
Jerry Brockhouse has been involved in Pony Club for over 30 years, providing a steady,
reasoned voice on committees at Branch, Club and Area level. He and his wife Margaret
founded the Te Marua Branch of Hutt Valley Pony Club in 1979. Jerry was also HVPC President
and DC. He was a founding committee member of Battle Hill Eventing with input into the
design and construction of that course and the course at Te Marua. Retirement for Jerry sees
him travelling from Foxton most weekends during the season building very rideable but
challenging Show Jumping courses for Pony Club, ESNZ and A&P shows.
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The New Zealand Pony Clubs Association would like to
thank the following business for their support