GPC Rally Dates
GPC Events & Clinics
Gisborne Pony Club host at least 3 events per year including
Central Zone Pony Club Competitions and Open events and clinics.
Click on each listing for additional information including bookings.
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
About GPC
Est. 1979
Gisborne Pony Club endeavours to teach its members good horsemanship skills and good sportsmanship in a friendly
and safe environment. Programs are designed to follow the Pony Club Australia syllabus and are for all ages and riding abilities including competitive riders and junior riders on lead. We welcome riders and families from in and around the Macedon Ranges and invite you to come for a ride and try day. See below for additional information.
Pony Club Victoria is divided into 10 zones with Gisborne Pony Club being part of the CENTRAL ZONE.
GPC Rallies are held on the first Sunday of every month with winter and summer time allocations to suit the seasonal weather.
Learn more about our Rallies further below.
GPC offers a 'Ride & Try Day' (single time) to help you get a feel for our club and grounds before committing to membership. This requires provision of your own horse and equipment, online registration and payment (includes insurance) before attending. All enquiries welcome to our Club Secretary.
For membership information, or other questions, please see Members Page or submit your enquiry through our Contact Page.
GPC Committee
Club Rallies
As elected, our Committee Members for the
2022-2023 period are:
President: Nate Fosnaugh
Vice President: James Lang
DC: Katrina McDougall
Secretary: Lisa Newman
Treasurer: Susie Fosnaugh
Ordinary Members
Leonie Lang
Carmen Summers
Cara Kavanagh
Tracy Roberts
An insight to rallies.
Each month the District Commissioner (DC) will group riders and set a program for the day. This typically comprises 4 lessons of different disciplines under instruction with breaks in between. Uniform Shop is open during the lunch period and we also conduct updates and announcements in this time.Canteen is also available on rally days.
Lessons and special programs vary each rally and can include showjumping, dressage, cross country, camp drafting, obstacles, theory, games and more! These are great ways to gain experience and enjoy learning with other riders!
COMPETENCY CERTIFICATES
Pony club instruction follows the Pony Club Australia (PCA) syllabus. There are 9 certificates that can be achieved being E, D, D*, C, C*, K, B, H and A, and are all proficiency certificates recognising progress in ability and sportsmanship. They are gained in order starting from E through to A and the DC and Secretary will direct you as required.
All riders are assessed for the E, D, D* competency certificates within the club. C certificate level and upwards are assessed at zone and state level. Riders are strongly encouraged to achieve C certificate as it is a requirement for entry to Pony Club Victoria (PCV) state championships if the rider is 14yo and in pony club for 2 years or more. Riders are given positive encouragement and support to work through these achievements. The higher level certificates are recognised and respected overseas and give a rider considerable kudos.
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Pony Club Victoria - Central Zone
Grounds: I R Robertson Reserve
340 Couangalt Road, Gisborne Sth
Macedon Ranges Shire