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25.01.2022 The Brookfield Horse & Pony club wishes to announce that the stable amenities block is now refurbished and officially open at the Brookfield showgrounds. This project has been long overdue. With grateful thanks to the BCC for our "Building Stronger Communities Grant" and to all our supporters for for their commitment and financial donations to ensure that the Pony Club could get the job done. There were some very, very happy faces yesterday and looks of disbelief at the dramatic transformation. Well done BHPC for this blue ribbon effort for the community !"

25.01.2022 Wishing our super star members Claire and Emily all the best at the Ekka this week. Enjoy the ride!

23.01.2022 What a wonderful afternoon at the official opening of the newly renovated amenities block at the Brookfield Show Grounds. Thanks Brisbane City Council for the grant and Councillor Kate Richards for cutting the ribbons. A special thanks to Ros and Veronica for coordinating it all!

23.01.2022 "Junior committee member Sarah Willsford represented the Brookfield Horse and Pony Club (BHPC) when the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner visited the partially refurbished stables toilets at Brookfield Showground on ANZAC Day and, as a young member of our community, acknowledged the much needed funding from the Brisbane City Council (BCC) Building Stronger Communities Grant to refurbish them. On behalf of BHPC she thanked the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Pullenvale Ward Counci...llor Kate Richards, for their support for such an important upgrade to the amenities at the much loved and well used Showgrounds. She said, "This particular project will provide improved facilities to many thousands of people over the years to come. This project will enhance the Showgrounds and it has been great to observe how the community can come together to make this all possible. My father told me when he was a young boy this building was a new project constructed by local volunteers. He told me his job was to make sure that all the sawdust bins were full as there were no flushing toilets. A septic tank was then installed years later, and the building has been the same ever since. We have obviously made a substantial improvement here today. Thank you again Lord Mayor and I look forward to seeing you at the Show in a few weeks time." President Jacquie Willsford said, " The refurbishment is progressing beautifully under the guidance of Jason Richardson (local builder) and the project managers Ros MacDonald, Veronica Pichlmann and Jon Snow. Heritage Architect Harvey Russell has also donated his expertise to the design. Without BCCs generosity, or the support of these people, this project would never have got off the ground. BHPC has been fundraising for years to see this project started and a grant has helped BHPC to fulfil its vision. For our members this is a huge achievement to drive and fund this project. I must also acknowledge the Brookfield Recreational Reserve Trust, The Brookfield Show Society , Brookfield United Cricket Club, and Ambrose Tracey College for their donations and support. It is wonderful to see all the user groups, and the Trust come together to achieve one goal. As a result, BHPC is very proud to be able to bring to the residents of 4069 and surrounding communities improved and much needed facilities to the Showgrounds for generations to come." BHPC is looking forward to the official opening in June."

21.01.2022 Hi BHPC members, There are riding options that you can take advantage of as BHPC riding members during this period of isolation to keep our spirits up! You can ride on the Rita OHanlon arena in the cemetery paddock. Please use the online booking sheet and maintain your distance from other riders or other people in the cemetery paddock. You can also ride in the long yard or on the showground oval, where it is easy to maintain social distancing as there is only 1 booking allow...ed at a time. Visit the Brookfield Showground website (https://www.brookfieldshowground.com.au/) Facilities for Hire to book the Showground oval or the long yard for 1 hour as a member of BHPC. You must book at least 2 days before riding and wait for approval for your request, and will need to provide your Pony Club membership number. Only BHPC riding members are entitled to ride in those areas without any charge. You can park your float outside the Horse Parade gate or in the cemetery paddock carpark and walk your horse through the pedestrian gate at the Horse Parade entrance. Riders must respect the BHPC riding rules on the oval. No galloping, no tight fast turns, just steady work, using different parts of the oval so no area is overused. On the oval the cricket pitch is currently bunted off, but if there is no fencing, do not to ride near the cricket pitch area. Please note that there is a manure rake in the jump shed next to the trailer, you must pick up and dispose of any manure in the manure pile. No social gatherings, or groups of members are allowed, and if these rules are broken, the privilege will be taken away. The Trustees periodically check who is there and the state of the oval. If riders all respect these conditions, and pick up after themselves, everyone can enjoy this wonderful opportunity to use this space if they wish. Regards BHPC Management Committee

21.01.2022 Looking forward to a fantastic day of events at Brookfield Horse and Pony Club today. Come down and watch your local kids compete at jumping and dressage. Our canteen is open and serving scrumptious bacon and egg rolls, famous brookie burger and lots more. Spectators welcome!

20.01.2022 Reminder : Its time to renew or become a Brookfield Pony Club member for 2020. Access to 13 great instructors in a friendly and supportive environment.... Use of the Rita OHalan arena, access to the cross country course, the showground and long yard. Ability to attend camp with guest instructors, accreditation dates, clinics, and 10 musters. All abilities welcome including adult riders. For more information please contact Jacquie Willsford [email protected]

20.01.2022 Only 13 more sleeps till the Brookfield Show. Mark it in your calendars 17-19 of May

20.01.2022 February Newsletter is on the website to keep you up to date. https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/bhpc-newsletter-febr/

19.01.2022 MUSTER - 28th March 2021 Hi Brookfield Pony Club Riders, I hope you are all excited about getting together for our muster this Sunday!!! Unfortunately, with all the rain we have had the grounds are very wet and slippery. We will have to wait to see if the grounds dry out by Sunday and are safe enough for a ridden muster. The weather forecast is promising for an end to the rain!!... Plan A - ridden muster with horses.A muster timetable and rider group list will be sent out later this week. Riders come in informal uniform (Club polo shirt and beige jodhpurs/stockman's trousers). I will inspect the grounds on Saturday morning and make a decision on the muster. If the grounds are too wet and slippery, this Sunday's muster will be an unmounted 'horseless' rally. This is for the safety of our riders and the conservation of our valued grounds.Please watch out for an email and Facebook message on Saturday regarding the muster being ridden or 'horseless'. Plan B - 'horseless' wet weather muster. If the muster is 'horseless' we will have a fun and lively programme of horse related activities and games for you and a few surprises up our sleeve. So come along and meet your friends, make new friends, and immerse yourself in lots of other horsey activities without your horses. We will meet at 9.00am - on the Pony Club Canteen veranda (Groups 1, 2 and 3) or under the roof outside the Show Society bar (Groups 4, 5 & 6). We will have a morning tea break at 10.30, andfinishby12.30. Please bring something for your own morning tea, and your drink bottle. There is no need to come in Pony Club uniform if the muster is horseless. We will practice social distancing and have hand sanitiser available. Please do not attend if you or anyone in your family has any respiratory symptoms. Looking forward to seeing you at the muster on Sunday, whatever plan we have to go with. Regards Sandy Pollitt BHPC Chief Instructor Mob: 0400 952 002

19.01.2022 Important Update for Sundays Muster Hi Brookfield Horse & Pony Club members, Today our parent body Pony Club Queensland issued a strong recommendation that all Pony Club events be cancelled until the end of April. The PCQ Statement to Members is attached. The COVID-19 situation is serious and developing, with the number of COVID-19 cases increasing rapidly today in Queensland. The BHPC Management Committee has now made the decision to cancel the muster on Sunday and event...s until the end of April. Riders can still use the Rita OHanlon arena and long yard, and enjoy riding in the cemetery paddock, and the instructors are planning a study program of worksheets to develop your knowledge of your horse until we can meet again as a club. This is a new and unknown experience, and we thank everyone for their understanding. We will keep you informed of any changes to this policy. Regards BHPC Management Committee

19.01.2022 Next Muster is this Sunday 22nd March See the website for important information as there are a few changes. https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/next-muster-sunday-22

18.01.2022 Our latest Newsletter is ready to read. Grab a coffee and see whats been going on at BHPC this month. https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/bhpc-newsletter-july/

17.01.2022 See you all on Sunday (8 am start) for our final muster for the year and fancy dress parade after lunch.

16.01.2022 Brookfield Horse & Pony Club March 2021 Newsletter

16.01.2022 Next Muster is this Sunday 18 August. See website for details: https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/formal-ribbon-day-gy/

13.01.2022 See you all at the The 2019 Brookfield Show! Our famous canteen will be open over the three days for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thanks Sci-Fleet Toyota for sponsoring the Show Canteen.

12.01.2022 Just a heads up if you are intending to participate in the Brookfield show (17,18,19 May) and need a stable or yard please book one now. There are limited places left. Please contact Sue Austin and or go to the Brookfield Show Societys webpage and check out the horse schedule for all details of how to book.

11.01.2022 Important Update for Sunday's Muster Hi Brookfield Horse & Pony Club members, Today our parent body Pony Club Queensland issued a 'strong recommendation' that all Pony Club events be cancelled until the end of April. The PCQ Statement to Members is attached. The COVID-19 situation is serious and developing, with the number of COVID-19 cases increasing rapidly today in Queensland. The BHPC Management Committee has now made the decision to cancel the muster on Sunday and event...s until the end of April. Riders can still use the Rita O'Hanlon arena and long yard, and enjoy riding in the cemetery paddock, and the instructors are planning a study program of worksheets to develop your knowledge of your horse until we can meet again as a club. This is a new and unknown experience, and we thank everyone for their understanding. We will keep you informed of any changes to this policy. Regards BHPC Management Committee

09.01.2022 Thanks to all our volunteers who worked tirelessly in the canteen last night on a very hot evening at the Bush Xmas event. Special mention to Sarah Willsford and Emily McAlister for selling raffle tickets, ice blocks and cupcakes. BHPC wishes to thank the 4069 and wider communities and many friends of BHPC who continually support and love BHPC... and devour our famous Brooky burgers and chips every year. The raffle was drawn last night by the Show Societys fun Bush band members. The luxury beach holiday was won by Ms C. Fullerton and the Xmas Hamper by the McAlister family. Congratulations to all and Merry Xmas!

09.01.2022 Last chance to RSVP to our AGM, Awards and Social event this Sunday. Please see your email invitation to RSVP. Thanks

08.01.2022 A few members of BHPC took part in filming a segment for the Weekender program about the ANZAC Day remembrance event being held at the Brookfield Showgrounds this year. The segment will be part of the Weekender show screened on Sunday 18 April, on Channel 7 at 5.30 pm. Be sure to tune in!

08.01.2022 2021 PCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - APPLICATIONS CLOSING send to [email protected]

06.01.2022 Update your calendars for 2020 - Muster Dates are out!

06.01.2022 Latest Newsletter is out. Find out all you need to know for the first Muster. https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/february2020-newslet/

05.01.2022 Hi Brookfield Pony Club Members, 2 important issues - - We need to know if you ARE COMING to the BHPC muster on Sunday, OR if you ARE NOT COMING EVERYONE PLEASE respond today!!! Email Sandy at [email protected] or text her on 0400 952 002. This is essential for our infection control planning.... - Some families may not be receiving emails from our Email distributor, Robyn Eastwell. If you or someone you know did NOT receive her email about the muster yesterday 17/03/20, please email Robyn at [email protected] and let her know. With our muster on Sunday, I need to advise some key changes >>>>> The muster will start at 9 am, not at 8 am. We will only have 1 break, from 11 am - 11.45 am, for lunch. There will be NO Canteen, so BYO lunch & drinks to eat picnic style at your float or under a shady tree. We will finish at 2 pm. All social distancing and hygiene practices are to be followed...Do not attend if you have any respiratory symptoms. Given the changing circumstances regarding COVID-19 infection, please keep checking your email, and our Brookfield Pony Club website and Facebook for updates. Regards Sandy BHPC Chief Instructor _________________________ 55 Lyndale Rd Pullenvale Queensland 4069 Ph:0407 860 568

04.01.2022 October Club Newsletter is now available on the website. https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/bhpc-newsletter-oct-/

04.01.2022 August Newsletter now up on the website https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/bhpc-august-newslett/

03.01.2022 Brookfield Horse and Pony Club are thrilled to be the successful recipients of a Building Stronger Communities grant from Brisbane City Council to renovate the toilet block near the stables. This partnership with the Brookfield Show Society Inc {Official Page} and Brookfield Recreation Reserve Trust will deliver great new facilities for the entire community. We are so grateful to our wonderful Brookfield community, Brookfield United Cricket Club and Ambrose Treacy College for really getting behind this initiative. The plan includes improved access, showers to help meet biosecurity obligations and modern amenities with hot running water. Work is already underway and we are crossing our fingers for completion in time for the Show. Thanks to Councillor Kate Richards and Dr Christian Rowan MP for your continued support of our club.

03.01.2022 Check out the latest News from BHPC. September Newsletter is now on the website. There is also a good section on how to understand your horse to keep you safe. How to read them and understanding their instinctive behaviour. Something we should all remember when we are around horses. https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/news-events/

02.01.2022 Get ready for Camp Pony Clubbers! Info is now on the website https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/camp2020/... Send in your nomination forms to Erika before 18 March.