Updated 17th February 2025

Bamawm Extension Pony Club Newsletter

February rally

A great fun rally on 2nd of February.  With an early start to beat the heat we started the day with Equitation Science and then grid work.  Getting out of the sun we spent time in the club rooms creating beautiful bracelets from our horse friends hair. A couple of significant birthdays were also celebrated!

Gymkhana coming up

Our Gymkhana is coming up on Sunday 16th March.  The program is now out so please share it with your friends.  We are still looking for sponsors and helpers on the day.  Please contact Jodie Irwin if you can help out phone ​0488323856.

Membership fees are now due

Our next membership will be for 6 months January 1st  to June 30th 2025. 
At our last Committee meeting we set the fees to be the same as 2024 so for the 6 months they will be.

$175 1st child
$150 2nd child
​$130 3rd & subsequent child
$175 Adult riding member
$10 Adult supporter

This will pay for all our fees to the Zone, PCV and PCA, hire of the grounds etc.  Instruction is paid for from fund raising.  Any new equipment is purchased out of fund raising and grants.
Memberships are available on JustGo

Next rally

Next rally will be Monday 10th March at the club grounds.  We will be having a short riding rally followed by a working bee to prepare for the Gymkhana. 

Roster at Rallies

The Committee has developed a roster to help run rallies. 

​What the jobs involve
  • Lunch catering and preparation – Deciding on healthy lunch/morning tea.  Purchasing items (will be reimbursed). DC will let you know how many people to cater for.  Preparation and cooking on the day.  Cleaning the kitchen before and after.
  • Club room & bathroom cleaning- Sweeping, cobwebs and bathrooms cleaned first thing at the rally. Sweep and tidy up at the end of day
  • Rubbish and Recycle- Make sure rubbish bags are in bins.  Collect all rubbish and recycle at the end of the day and take home to dispose of appropriately.  Put fresh bags in bins.
  • Pooh Pick up- Pick up manure in shared areas (e.g. Arenas, ovals etc) with pooper scooper and barrow and put in manure piles.  All riders are expected to clean up pooh and hay near their float and yards if they use them.
  • Opening- By committee member with keys.  Open arenas, club rooms, container, turn on water pump, put out taps, welcome riders as they arrive.
  • Closing- By committee member with keys, put away taps, lock everything and ensure those responsible have picked up manure, taken rubbish etc.
  • Setting up and packing up equipment- All members attending are expected to help set up and pack up any equipment.  If you arrive late or must leave early, please make sure you ask the DC for the day what task you can help with.
  • Gear check- Record names of riders and horses, work with rider and adult supporter to ensure gear is safe and meets pony club regulations, record any issues (e.g. leathers need restitching)
  • First Aid- First Aider on duty.  Get out and check first aid kit.  Act as the first aider for the day.  If any incidents work with the secretary to make sure they are reported.

Admin Matters

Grading
Want to have your grading reviewed.   The grading form will be used going forward. The document was emailed out on 6/2/2023 and is great and gives you a outline of what is required for each grade across all disciplines. Please read carefully so you have a full understanding of what is required. 
 
If you wish to be graded please fill out the appropriate form and email to our DC directly jodon027@gmail.com the week before our rally.