How many pony clubs are there in NZ?

82 clubs
The New Zealand Pony Clubs Association (NZPCA) consists of 82 clubs encompassing 250 branches that work together to promote and improve the quality of riding and horse management instruction for riders and their coaches throughout New Zealand.

What does a pony club do?

Some of the activities provided by Pony Clubs in NSW include training and competition in dressage, jumping (showjumping and jumping equitation), cross country jumping, sporting, mounted games, polocrosse, trail rides, campdrafting, showriding, eventing and many others.

Where is Kaiapoi Pony Club?

Kaiapoi Pony Club is a small family friendly club situated on South Eyre Road just off the Northern Motorway travelling north of Christchurch.

Is Hoy 2021 still on?

CANCELLED – DUE TO COVID-19 ​Please check back here regularly to keep up to date with any new information regarding HOY 2021.

How do you qualify for Hoy NZ?

For the 2020-2021 show season: Qualification to be 1 Champion or 2 Reserve Champions, with a minimum attendance of 2 HOYQ shows. There is an attendance form (attached below) that will need to be downloaded by each competitor and signed off by the judge or steward at the show.

Is Horse of the Year 2021 Cancelled?

With that in mind we have made the heart-breaking decision to cancel the 2021 show. This is not a decision we have made lightly, particularly when the majority of our expense has already been incurred, however, we feel it is the right thing to do for our riders, stakeholders, exhibitors and spectators.

What is HB in Pony Club?

H-B (Horse Management) The H-B Certification covers Horse Management knowledge and skills that demonstrate increasing awareness, education, and competence in the care and handling of horses and in teaching those abilities to others.

How to join a Pony Club in New Zealand?

Here is a list of our Clubs and Branches by Area. You can choose your Branch (or Club if it has no Branches) and then use the registration tab (above) to join.

Where does the New Zealand Shetland Pony come from?

The New Zealand Shetland Pony Breeders Society Inc was established in 1979. The Shetland Pony is the smallest of the British Native ponies. They are native to the Shetland Isles off the Northern coast of Scotland, where they have roamed the hills for more than 2000 years.

How many clubs are there in New Zealand?

With almost all Clubs having Branches, Rallies are usually held at Branch level, leaving Clubs to organise other things, such as Certificates and Inter-Branch competitions. The eighty-two Clubs are divided into sixteen Areas, twelve in the North Island and four in the South Island.

Is it safe to travel with Pony Club?

Travel in your private vehicle, with other members of your self-isolation group (or ‘social bubble’) only. You should also use your own grooming kit, tack and other equipment to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Avoid sharing equipment with people outside of your self-isolation group.