Coolum Beach Pony Club

09/02/2026

With Pony Club Queensland – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

09/02/2026

Ponies and horses. Fresh air. Good mates. A bit of mud or dust. Lots of laughs.

That’s Pony Club.

Yes, they learn a lot — but first and foremost, they have a great time doing it.

And that’s why they keep coming back.



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30/01/2026

Goodluck to our riders Sienna Potter and Chloe Jones at this weekend's Nambour Pony Club Showjumping & Equitation. Representing Coolum Beach Pony Club with their horses. Pony Club Queensland

💛💚 THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR – SANDALE SADDLERY! 💚💛

We’re incredibly grateful to Sandale Saddlery for being the main sponsor of our Showjumping & Equitation Weekend 🐎✨

📅 31 January – 1 February 2026

Your continued support helps make this weekend possible for our riders, families, and volunteers, and we truly appreciate everything you do for the equestrian community.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check them out 👉

🌐 https://sandalesaddlery.com.au/

Let’s make it an EPIC weekend! 🎉🔥

29/01/2026

CARING FOR HORSES IN EXTREME HEAT – PART 2 🌞 Heat Stress in Horses: Know the Signs. Act Fast.

Following on from yesterday’s post about hydration, salt and smart summer management, it’s just as important to understand how to recognise heat stress and how to respond quickly if it occurs.

Heat stress is a serious welfare issue and can become life-threatening if not recognised and managed quickly. Horses working or travelling in hot and humid conditions are particularly at risk.

COMMON SIGNS OF HEAT STRESS INCLUDE:

❌ Raised body temperature (above normal)

❌ Rapid or laboured breathing that does not settle after work

❌ Elevated heart rate that does not recover normally

❌ Weakness, dullness or lethargy

❌ Muscle trembling

❌ Heavy sweating, or in severe cases, reduced or no sweating

If you see these signs, cooling must begin immediately.

COOLING A HORSE WITH HEAT STRESS:

(As outlined in the Pony Club Australia A Certificate Manual)

💦 Run cool or iced water over the horse’s entire body as quickly as possible

💦 Continue applying water for as long as it takes to bring the horse’s temperature back to normal

💦 Offer small drinks of water regularly, but avoid letting the horse drink a large amount at once

💦 If there is no breeze, slowly walk the horse while sponging with cold or iced water

💦 Air movement (natural breeze, a fan, or gentle walking) helps heat transfer

💦 Each application of water absorbs heat from the horse’s body and releases it into the surrounding air

💦 Continue cooling until the water coming off the horse feels cold

This process is called aggressive cooling and is extremely important in managing heat stress.

ONCE THE HORSE'S TEMPERATURE IS UNDER CONTROL:

💧Electrolytes may be needed to support rehydration

💧In severe cases, veterinary treatment and fluids may be required

Knowing the signs and acting quickly can make all the difference.

29/01/2026

🏇✨ Want to make pony club even more affordable? ✨🏇
Did you know the Queensland Government’s Play On! Sports Voucher gives eligible families up to $200 to help cover the cost of sport membership, registration or participation fees? That means your kids could use their voucher towards Coolum Beach Pony Club membership this season! 💛🐴

👉 Here’s how it works:
✔️ Open to children aged 5–17 years
✔️ One voucher per child, per financial year
✔️ Vouchers can be used for membership or participation costs with registered clubs like pony clubs 💪

🌟 At Coolum Beach Pony Club, kids get the chance to share their passion with like-minded horse lovers, build confidence, learn new skills, and make lifelong friendships — all while having fun in a supportive community 🐎🤍
💡 Apply now:
🔗 https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon
Don’t miss out — help your young rider get active and become part of our pony club family!

Apply for a $200 Play On! Sports Voucher to use towards your child’s sporting activity with a registered activity provider.

24/01/2026

A big welcome to our newest Coolum Beach Pony club member, Clara!
Clara began her equestrian journey with the words 'I will never get on a horse', but the right people and the right place changed that quickly!

Fast forward three years, and she is officially horse mad, has a passion for a wild canter through the paddock and an impressive knowledge of horse care.
Thank you to Megan and Bri at the RDA Saddle Club and to Sarah at Brooloo Park for guiding and teaching her.
We are looking forward to sharing our passion with you at Coolum Beach Pony Club Clara.

18/01/2026

Our riders are always encouraging one another—that’s what clubs are all about: bringing riders together to share their passion.. Pony Club Australia Pony Club Queensland

16/01/2026

Mikayla and her Gorgeous horse named 'Arrow' really benefited from Geraldines Lesson. "Geraldine is a great coach, she is clear, supportive and encouraging!" says Miki. Pony Club Queensland

13/11/2025

📣 HUGE Thank You to our Community! 🤩

A massive shout-out to Livelife Pharmacy Coolum Beach and their fantastic Community Support Program! We are absolutely thrilled to be the recipients of a generous $500 cheque!

Here are our two very appreciative riders, Chloe & Mikayla, accepting the donation. This funding is a huge boost for our club and will go towards improvements on our club house.

A special thank you goes to the amazing Coolum Beach community and every wonderful customer who took the time to vote for us. Your support literally made this happen, and it means the world! 🐴

We are proud to be part of the wider Pony Club Australia and Pony Club Queensland network, and even prouder to connect with the best community on the Sunshine Coast!


https://livelifepharmacy.com/livelife-community-support-program

13/11/2025

Check out this wonderful news article all about the spooky & successful Halloween Muster! 🐴🎃

We were so thrilled to host all the amazing fun on our club grounds here at Coolum Beach Pony Club! A huge THANK YOU again to our wonderful friends at Yandina & District Pony Club for brilliantly organising and running such a fun Muster where our two clubs shared our love of horses and pony club! It was fantastic to see our communities come together.

Aren't these costumes just so wonderfully creative! So much fun with our horses!

Coolum Beach Pony Club November 7, 2025 COOLUM Beach Pony Club proudly hosted a ‘Halloween Muster’ on Saturday, October 25, which was brilliantly organised and run by their wonderful friends at Yandina & District Pony Club. This joint event highlighted the best of the equestrian world and the ...

15/10/2025

Welcome Mia to Coolum Beach Pony Club
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the newest member of our club.

Mia has had a wonderful experience with a very special partner in this picture, Cooper! This magnificent Brumby gelding has an incredible story. Cooper is a wild horse from Guy Fawkes River National Park, NSW, who gained fame when he trekked 5330km across Australia alongside Alienor le Gouvello, as documented in the book "Wild At Heart." What an honor to have such a connection with a legend of a horse.

Pictured here, Mia and Cooper showed off their growing bond at the Noosa Country Show, taking home 3rd place in the Led Geldings Brumby class.

Welcome Mia! We're so excited to have you join our club and share with us your very special Brumby experience. .heart_horses The Brumby Project https://www.booktopia.com.au/wild-at-heart-cat-vinton/book/9781922419200.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawNcA3xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPcko1MHRBVmJjeHFVcmRXAR7gVD87hMsMljpw1We50dLx9il2YmzZK2cfzRLn1rDKnqju4ylWqlD3FcC6bw_aem_go5s9Nun3ynMbly-Akofmg

05/09/2025

Congratulations to our talented young member, Mikayla Jones, for sharing her passion for horses with her classmates at Noosa Pengari Steiner School this week!

Mikayla showcased her knowledge of Equine Bodywork Therapy at her Year 8 project day, highlighting how beneficial it can be for both horses and your relationship with them. Masterson Method Is an amazing method using soft touch techniques following the horses body language to find responses and releases.

Miki gained this expertise by completing a two-day Masterson Method course, taught by Emma Young MMCP- Masterson Method AU. Her dedication to both the theoretical and practical sides of the course is truly commendable, especially since she was one of the youngest participants on the day.

We are incredibly proud of Mikayla for her commitment to learning and for sharing her skills with all of us at Coolum Beach Pony Club. Her practice has been a wonderful benefit to the horses at our club, and her own horse, Arrow, is no doubt grateful for her special touch.

If you'd like to learn more about the Masterson Method, feel free to ask Mikayla or her mentor, Emma Young MMCP- Masterson Method AU. Keep up the amazing work, Mikayla!