 Over 230 riders from all across Australia have begun or about to set out on
their journey to the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park to compete at the
Pony Club Australia National Championships, being held from 12 – 18 July.
Riders will compete across the equestrian disciplines of Dressage, Eventing, Showjumping and
Mounted Games. Each discipline will be divided into two events; a junior event for riders
under 17 years of age, and an Associate event for riders 17 to 25 years of age.
This is a great opportunity to see up-coming riders compete to be the National Champion in
their discipline. There will be plenty of equestrian action to watch each day, along with
the chance to grab a bargain when shopping in the trade stalls, which will be in operation
throughout the week, including saddleries, giftware, and more!
The Program for the week :
Activities commence at 9am each day, from Monday, and should run through till 4pm.
- Sunday 12 July - Horses and riders arrive at the venue ready for their fitness
check at 2pm
- Monday 13 July - Competitors participate in warm up Show jumping and dressage
competitions.
- Tuesday 14 July – Official competition commences for Show jumping and Dressage
Competitors.
- Wednesday 15 July – Official competition commences for Eventing (Dressage Phase)
and continues for Dressage and Show jumping competitors. Opening Ceremony at 10am in the
Main Arena.
- Thursday 16 July - Cross Country phase of Eventing and from 1pm Junior Mounted
Games Competition
- Friday 17 July – Final competitions for Dressage, Show jumping and Eventing (Show
jumping phase)
- Fiona Carruthers, author of “The Horse in Australia”, will be on site for a booking
signing at 1pm.
- Saturday 18 July – Pas De Deux competition, Associate Mounted Games Competition and
final presentation at 1pm.
The break-down of the riders competing across all disciplines at the Event is:
New South Wales: 46 riders
Victoria: 45 riders
Tasmania: 37 riders
Queensland: 39 riders
Western Australia: 26 riders
South Australia: 35 riders
Northern Territory: 5 riders
A number of past Olympic and elite riders began their riding career in Pony Club and
competed at Championships like these. For Example, the Silver medal winning Eventing team
consisted of four former Australian Pony Club Members; Shane Rose (NSW), Megan Jones (SA)
Sonja Johnson and Clayton Fredricks (WA).
For more information visit Pony Club Nationals
www.ponyclubnationals.org.au
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