Kaukapakapa Pony Club

08/06/2026

WHERE IT BEGINS – BEHAVIOUR

Behaviour is communication.

Every reaction tells you something.
The question is whether we are listening.

This week, notice one behaviour and ask why.

Better understanding creates better partnerships.
A good life for horses.

https://www.nzpca.org/horse-welfare

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08/06/2026

WHY CERTIFICATES STILL MATTER

Pony Club certificates are more than passing an exam.

They help riders develop:
✔ safe horsemanship
✔ horse welfare understanding
✔ riding skills
✔ responsibility
✔ communication
✔ leadership

The NZPCA certificate pathway is built on structured progression and step-by-step learning, with each level building the foundations for the next.

That progression helps riders develop safely, correctly, and with confidence — both inside and beyond Pony Club.

Learn more about the NZPCA Certificate Pathway:
https://www.nzpca.org/pony-club-programmes/certificate-syllabus-record-of-training

08/06/2026

Pony Club opens the door to amazing opportunities – from improving your riding skills to competing at local, national, and even international events!

Plus, you’ll earn certificates that showcase your progress, knowledge, and competency in horse management and riding.

Whether your goal is competing or simply becoming a better rider, Pony Club helps you achieve it all!

Get ready to unlock your potential with us.

08/06/2026

Where it Begins!

Join New Zealand Pony Club for fun, friendship, and learning!

Build your riding skills, make lifelong friends, and be part of a supportive equestrian community.

Fun, teamwork, and learning await – sign up today!

🔗 www.nzpca.org |

08/06/2026

Congratulations to all of our Prize winners last night at our Prizegiving. Was a fabulous night to celebrate our amazing club and riders!
Thanks especially to Heather Reid and her team of behind the scenes fairies to help make the night amazing for all the riders, coaches, and supporters!

14/05/2026

How good do our new hoodies look! And to be personalized with their pony's names make them even more special! 🫶🐴

09/05/2026

Congratulations to our certificate riders for passing their ridden exam.
D certificate
Veya
Paige
Harriet
Flo
Belle
Olivia

And also Amber for passing her D+ and her C ridden.

Thanks Gale Seeley for examining our riders.

06/05/2026

Spread and Share to get this important message out far and wide! Take care out there everyone 🫶

23/04/2026

Wow! We are incredibly proud of Zara McDonald for being awarded the HERDD Harmony Award at the NZPCA Eventing Championships. This special award recognises a rider who demonstrates true partnership with their horse while always putting the horse’s welfare first and Zara has demonstrated these values in every way throughout the past week. She is a wonderful role model for our younger members, consistently showing that success comes not only from talent, but from compassion and respect for her horse. Zara is an exceptionally talented, yet kind rider, setting a standard for others to aspire to and representing our club with integrity. She is a true ambassador for Kaukapakapa Pony Club, and this recognition is a well-deserved honour. We are so proud of you Zara! Congratulations 🎊 👏

HERDD HARMONY AWARD – NZPCA EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to Zara McDonald from Kaukapakapa Pony Club (Waitemata Rodney Area Pony Club Inc), winner of the HERDD Harmony Award

This award is for a rider who shows a great partnership with their horse. Riding with balance, feel, and kindness, and always putting the horse first.

HERDD bedding and HERDD pet care support Pony Club by promoting horse welfare, learning, and doing what’s right for the horse. This award reflects those values.

Zara showed this throughout the championships. Calm, kind riding and a real connection with her horse.

Well done Zara! A well-deserved recognition.

NZPCA Member Benefit with HERDD
✔ 15% off HERDD products (use code NZPCAXHERDD)
✔ $2 per bag rebate on bedding or litter (up to 10 bags)
👉 https://www.herdd.co.nz

👉 Full Eventing Champs results:
https://www.nzpca.org/events/eventing-1/eventing-championship-results


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17/04/2026

Good luck and all the best to Zara McDonald from Kaukapakapa PC representing Waitemata Rodney Region Pony Club at the National NZPCA Eventing Champs in Hawkes Bay.
We are all behind you and very proud of your achievements. 🫶👏