Arcadia Pony Club Inc.

26/08/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 : 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Given the postponement of our Hickstead Derby event, sponsored by Horseland Dural and Stockman Rural Supplies to 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 due to the relentless rain, we are planning on a Hickstead Derby jumping practice day with SJ grading for PCA members up to C grade THIS SUNDAY!

You can come along to both jump show jumps and derby cross country fences such as brush, brick wall and barrels. You can jump a whole round or you might just want to pick and choose which jumps you want to try. It's all about a fun day out with your horse and your friends.

We know it's been a wet few weeks and horses have not been ridden so we will also be doing flatwork and jump familiarisation as part of the day - you don't need to jump the height you normally jump, just trot or canter around the jumps and get them comfortable.

We are also offering the opportunity to be show jump graded for 2025 PCA riders up to C grade.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
All current financial Pony Club members are welcome.

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲?
APC members = no charge
PCA members = $20
GEC members = $50 for the day ($30 Come and try fee (paid to PCNSW) plus $20 to APC)
Other riders = $60 for the day for two rounds with a qualified PCA instructor ($30 Come and try fee (paid to PCNSW) plus $30 to APC) The come and try also allows you to attend again within 28 days.

It is pre-entry only so that we can ensure everyone is in the right height group so please register below.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄!
https://pca.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=B2B5D958E792431EEB33495DC7389A7A36F81350

You will be allocated either setup or pack up to provide a volunteer to make sure we can set swiftly, get jumping and then pack up swiftly.

We will limit numbers - so, if you fancy a jump, please enter soon!



Zone 23 Pony Club Pony Club NSW Pony Club Australia Stockman Rural Supplies Horseland Dural

14/08/2025

⏰ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 - 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒚? 🤔
The Hickstead Derby is jumping event with a combination of show jumps and cross country jumps in a fully fenced arena, with each competitor completing two rounds with their scores being added together to determine placings.

𝑰𝒔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒚 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔? 🐎
No! It's a great day out for those who are new to jumping or have
horses new to jumping.

With of course some challenges for our more experienced eventing and show jumping riders.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒚? 🎫
✅ Flowing course design in a safe fully fenced arena
✅ Jumps aligned with technical capability of each class to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable day
✅ Two rounds per class with scores determined over two rounds
✅ Two divisions per height – Pony Club and Open
✅ Great ribbons for all competitors
✅ Opportunity to practice for upcoming Pony Club Championships and external events
✅ Classes from 30cm up to 90cm/PCA IntHorseland Duralde

PStockman Rural Suppliesrom our event partners Horseland Dural and Stockman Rural Supplies.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆? 🗓️
To ensure everyone has a fun day we are restricting the number of entries. Once classes are full, waitlists will be taken so please enter early to avoid disappointment.
Entries close 17 August at 11pm.

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝑰 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓? 🎟️
Enter via JustGo:
https://pca.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=265DC957DA3569E80C8D07F3598FABAE96F0AF96

Note: Non PCA members pay $30 for day membership (insurance) to PCNSW via the entry process

05/08/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🚀
We've been so busy behind the scenes with planning this unique arena jumping event including:
✅ Upgrading our dazzle boards
✅ Upgrading our cross country jumps
✅ Planning the courses
✅ Organising all the ribbons and prizes!
We've had lots of enquiries so we will be responding to them here via our page.

𝗤 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆?
The Hickstead Derby is a prestigious and challenging show jumping competition held at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in West Sussex, England.

It's known for its notoriously difficult course, which includes iconic obstacles like the Derby Bank, Devil's D**e, and a large water jump. The course is 1,195 meters long, with 16 fences and 23 jumping efforts, and a time allowed of 180 seconds. 😱

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁?
The Hickstead Derby planned for the Arcadia Pony Club Hickstead Derby Arena Jumping on Sunday 24 August will not be as challenging as the ‘real’ Hickstead Derby but will certainly be as much fun! 🌟

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗶𝘀:
✅ Open to riders of all ages and abilities: poles to B grade
✅ Open to PCA member riders and non PCA (Open) riders
✅ Event/day membership available.

A HUGE thank you to our partners for your amazing prizes for our riders - Horseland Dural and Stockman Rural Supplies. 🫶

Enter now via JustGo: https://pca.justgo.com/workbench/public/events...


Pony Club NSW Zone 23 Pony Club Pony Club Australia

29/07/2025

Hi community!

We are looking for a local locksmith that can assist this week with a broken key in a roller door. 🔑

Please comment below or message our FB page if you can assist. Thanks in advance. 🤩

25/06/2025

Save the dates!

And don’t forget that photos from our recent Zone 23 Pony Club Dressage event are now available!

Thank you to all the riders and helpers that competed at the Zone 23 Pony Club Dressage and Show riding event, hosted by Arcadia Pony Club Inc. What a great day - until the ⚡️ came over!

A huge thank you to Claire Bonnor photography for the stunning images from the Dressage event. They are available below for $10 per photo.
https://clairebonnor.pixieset.com/zone23dressage/

Upcoming Zone 23 events for your diary ⬇️

* The date for Zone 23 Equitation hosted by Kenthurst Pony Club is to be advised.

17/06/2025

When horses are denied regular contact with other horses, they can experience increased stress, which may manifest as restlessness, stereotypic behaviours (such as weaving or cribbing), and even health issues like digestive or musculoskeletal problems.

Social isolation has also been linked to heightened anxiety, learning difficulties, and a greater risk of injury, as horses deprived of companionship are more likely to become despondent or withdrawn.

Humans can offer comfort and support to horses during periods of social isolation, but cannot fully substitute for the social bonds horses form with other horses.

A recent (2025) study by Janczarek and colleagues examined this issue by measuring heart rate, heart rate variability, and behavioural responses in 12 horses during brief isolation periods.

The researchers found that even with attentive human support, horses still show physiological and behavioural signs of stress when isolated from other horses. Mares, in particular, remained stressed regardless of the type of human interaction.

Janczarek, I., Gazda, I., Barłowska, J., Kurnik, J., & Łuszczyński, J. (2025). Social Isolation of Horses vs. Support Provided by a Human. Animals

15/06/2025

Zone 23 Pony Club Dressage and Showriding Championships - what a day! 🐴 ☀️ ☔️⚡️

A huge thank you to all the riders from so many clubs that attended today, we had an amazing turnout!

Arcadia Pony Club Inc.
Dural Pony Club
Kenthurst Pony Club
Cobbitty Pony Club
Woodburn Pony Club
Matcham Valley PonyClub

Dressage 💃🕺🐴
The sun was shining and there was thankfully no wind!

Huge thanks to our judges Jules and Camilla for their skills and lovely and encouraging feedback.

Led/assisted
Champion: Celina D - Arcadia
Reserve: Gemma D - Arcadia

U13s Prelim
Champion: Minnie PB - Kenthurst
Reserve OOZ: Madison T - Cobbity (Out of Zone)

13-17s Prelim
Champion: Kayla G - Arcadia
Reserve Champion: Liana D - Arcadia

Masters Prelim
Champion: Alexander G - Cobbity (Out of Zone)
Reserve: Catherine B - Cobbity (Out of Zone)

U13 Novice
Champion: Andie M

13-17 Novice
Champion: Charlize M - Kenthurst
Reserve: Annabelle M - Kenthurst

17+ Novice
Champion: Catherine B - Kenthurst
Reserve: Maddilyn

Pas De Deux - two riders doing a dressage test to music with one rider riding the mirror image.
Champions: Sarah C and Alyssa C - Arcadia

Show riding started at 2pm. A huge thank you to our judges - Belinda, Julie and and Natalie. The sun was still shining! And then the storm front came across and we unfortunately had to end the event with imminent lightening and thunder for rider and horse safety. Pleasure class cancelled for all age groups.

Led/Assisted
Champion: Jason D - Arcadia
Reserve: Zoe D - Dural

U11
Champion: Zara D - Matcham Valley (Out of Zone)
Reserve: Dylan A (Out of Zone)
Champion: Celina D - Arcadia
Reserve - Gemma D

11-U13
Champion: Andelaine M - Kenthurst
Reserve: Isabella D - Cobbity (Out of Zone)
Reserve: Minnie PB - Kenthurst (Zone 23)

13-15
Champion: Charlize M - Kenthurst
Reserve: Marcus H - Dural

15-17 yrs
Champion: Tiffandi N - Dural
Reserve: Kayla G - Arcadia

17+ Novice
Champion: Catherine B - Kenthurst
Reserve: Maddilyn M - Cobbity

And of course - a huge thank you to our wonderful event partners Saddleworld Dural and Stockman Rural Supplies for our beautiful prizes and gift vouchers. Our riders loved them and we could not run the day without your support!

And thank you to Walker Meats for the most amamzing sausages for our event too! So good on a cold day! 😋

Pony Club Australia Pony Club NSW

06/06/2025

📣 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 📣
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦!
Due to rider feedback, we are very excited to confirm we have added not ONE, but TWO classes to our event!
These are:
- All ages Prep (non led/assisted, one test only for $35)
- Masters Preliminary (ages 25+, two tests, $50 per rider)

Entries close this Sunday at 5pm, numbers are capped for the event overall and classes are filling up fast so enter now!

🌟 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
✅ Enter via the link below to JustGo.
✅ Parents/carers/riders will need to log into JustGo and purchase a ticket for each class at each event.
✅ Second/third same family rider discount available, please purchase the correct ticket.

🎟️ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://bit.ly/43zXIxf

🙋‍♀️𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀
Each rider needs to provide a volunteer to assist on the day. We will distribute the volunteer schedule in advance to allow time to swap shifts if required.

🫶𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
A huge thank you to Saddleworld Dural and Stockman Rural Supplies for supporting our event. We could not run this event without you.

❓𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
[email protected]


Pony Club Australia Pony Club NSW
Zone 23 Pony Club

02/06/2025

✨ Wow 🤩 ✨

Arcadia Pony Club Inc. two-for-one dressage and show riding clinic was a HUGE sucess!

Thank you to our wonderful dressage and show riding clinicians with John from John Thompson Dressage and Katie Kelly from KK Equestrian who delivered outstanding experiences for our members and other Pony Club Australia riders at Arcadia Pony Club Inc. under clear blue skies.

John gave not only great lessons but a template of exercises to take home to allow every rider to develop a respectful and successful way of creating harmony with our horses. His positive coaching style had everyone engaged, smiling and horses looking happy, relaxed and confident.

Katie showed us how to demonstrate the elegance in ex*****on in the show ring. The importance of knowing how to ask for that polished performance whilst maintaining the harmony and confidence in the partnership.

We are very grateful to Community Bank Galston for supporting these clinics for 2025 and allowing our riders the chance to learn from such amazing coaches! Thank you!🤩

And don’t forget - entries are open for Zone 23 Pony Club Dressage and Show riding hosted by pony club on Sunday, 15 June.
Enter here: ➡️ https://bit.ly/43zXIxf

30/05/2025

📣 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻! 📣

𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲
Our Zone 23 Pony Club event is now officially open!
This will be an incredibly fun event for riders of all levels - with plenty of ribbons, prizes for Champions and fun!

🌟 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
✅ Enter via the link below to JustGo.
✅ Parents/carers/riders will need to log into JustGo and purchase a ticket for each class at each event. This includes:
- Zone 23 Dressage (all levels)
- An optional Pas De Deux dressage test (two riders do a 'mirror' dressage test to music - choose your partner and your music)
- Zone 23 Show riding Championships
✅ Second/third rider discount available, please purchase the correct ticket.

🎟️ 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://bit.ly/43zXIxf

🙋‍♀️𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀
Each rider needs to provide a volunteer to assist on the day. We will distribute the volunteer schedule in advance to allow time to swap shifts if required.

🫶𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀
A huge thank you to Saddleworld Dural and Stockman Rural Supplies for supporting our event.

❓𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
[email protected]



Pony Club Australia Pony Club NSW

21/05/2025

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲

- Hosted by Arcadia Pony Club Inc.
- Entries open this weekend.
- This event includes a PDD Dressage class to music which will be sure to be lots of fun!

And - don't forget our amazing two-for-one dressage and show riding clinic is running Sunday 1 June with the amazing John Thompson Dressage and Katie Kelly Show riding. Spots are filling fast!

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
⏰ 1 hour session with each coach in groups of 4-5 riders
✋ Clinic numbers are capped
🫶Come and Try are welcome for $80

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚
🌟 2025 APC riders - No charge
🌟 2025 PCA riders - $60
🌟 GEC members - $70
🌟 Non PCA/GEC members - $80

🎟️ 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦
https://bit.ly/44zUnAC
Registrations close 9pm, Thursday 29 May 2025.
Register via JustGo:

Zone 23 Pony Club Pony Club NSW Pony Club Australia

15/05/2025

📣 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖: 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟭 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 📣

Arcadia Pony Club Inc. is excited to host an amazing TWO FOR ONE clinic with John Thomspon of John Thompson Dressage and Katie Kelly of KK Equestrian Show riding.

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
⏰ 1 hour session with each coach in groups of 4-5 riders
✋ Clinic numbers are capped
🫶Come and Try are welcome for $80

𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚
🌟 2025 APC riders - No charge
🌟 2025 PCA riders (and club) - $60
🌟 GEC members - $70
🌟 Non PCA/GEC members - $80

🎟️ 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦
https://bit.ly/44zUnAC

Registrations close 9pm, Thursday 29 May 2025.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻
John is an esteemed international Grand Prix dressage rider, trainer, and coach, with an impressive career spanning several prestigious competitions and accolades. His dedication to the sport is evident through his accomplishments, including competing at the 2022 World Equestrian Games in Denmark and being selected as the Reserve rider for the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Currently, John serves as the head rider at Mulawa Performance Horses in Berrilee. Alongside his wife, he trains and competes with up to 25 horses at any given time, demonstrating his passion and dedication to the equestrian sport.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆
Katie is a local trainer with exceptional domestic and international results in training both horses and riders to the highest levels in Dressage and Show Riding.

Some of her result include:
- Grand Champion Rider Canberra Royal Show
- Champion and Reserve Championships at Sydney Royal, Canberra and Bathurst Royals
- Multi NSW EA Horse of the Year Winner
- NSW Rider of the Year
- NSW Horse of the Year
- Australian Pony Dressage Team Leader

Katie's teaching style focuses on horse welfare whilst creating the best performance outcomes for horse and rider. Her style is considered and collaborative.

A huge thank you to our partner Community Bank Galston for supporting our riders and our 2025 clinics.


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