Updated 12th January 2025

Bamawm Extension Pony Club Newsletter

Welcome to 2025

Welcome back to our past members.  We currently have room at the club for some new members if anyone knows anyone that might be interested.  Its a perfect time to try out a membership as PCV are currently offering a 6 month membership (it is usually 12 months).  Check out the About Us page to see all the benefits a membership proivides.  Our February rally will involve a Come n Try so please feel free to contact Jodie if you know someone that would be interested.

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 Sunday 2nd February at the club grounds.  It will also be a Come n Try rally so if you know someone that would like to have a try at our club plese contact Jodie.  We have a great morning of instruction planned so keep an eye on our Face book group for the details.

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. 

Awards 2024

Jodie Irwin was awarded a Life Membership of BEPC. Jodie has from day one been a dedicated member of our club. Stepping up to committee roles when asked and constantly works hard at making sure all the members past and present enjoy our rallies and events. Treating everyone as individuals she has ensured all riders improve and have fun along the way. It's a pleasure working with someone with high integrity, great organisational ability, knowledge of horses and people. We are very lucky to have her as part of our club.
Riding Award Winners :
 
Pony Club Senior Champion - Ava Irwin
Most Improved Senior - Mia Heritage
 
Pony Club Junior Champion - Charli Newton
Most Improved Junior - Chloe Davies
 
Attendance Award 
Ava Irwin
Charli Newton