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25.01.2022 Congratulations Kristie, so well deserved!

23.01.2022 Coronavirus Update | 18 MARCH 2020 Pony Club Victoria is closely monitoring the situation with respect to COVID-19 and working to support the measures implement...ed by the government and health authorities to keep the community healthy. We wish to stress the importance of members, zones, clubs and event officials listening to the directives from government and health authorities who are best placed to implement measures to manage this current public health concern of COVID-19. Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, addressed the nation this morning to encourage Australians to remain calm. New measures were announced to help control the spread of COVID-19 in Australia; one of these includes the ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of over 100 and the continued ban on non-essential outdoor gatherings of over 500. Pony Club Victoria is committed to supporting the government and health authorities to keep Australians active and maintain community health, during this public health situation. Therefore, Pony Club Victoria continues to support clubs and zones conducting events and activities that are not over 500 participants (outdoors) or 100 participants (indoors). We however understand and respect that each individual, will and can make a personal choice as to whether they attend Pony Club events/activities and ask event and club organisers to do the same. Pony Club Victoria advises that clubs must not conduct events that will attract over 500 participants outdoors or 100 participants indoors. Conducting events of this size is currently illegal and will carry fines and criminal charges for organisers. Pony Club Victoria recommends that event organisers support individuals in a personal choice not to compete/attend Pony Club events/activities by refunding entry fees to participants who make this choice based on their own personal health. It is vitally important that we, as individuals, take the health of others seriously during this current public health situation. Do not attend events/activities if you: >are unwell or are concerned you are showing signs of COVID-19 >have returned from overseas in the past 14 days >have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed >with COVID-19 or has returned from overseas in the past 14 days >are required to self isolate COVID-19 does not seem to greatly affect children and young people it is a virus that affects the health of older people or people with existing health conditions. The management of Pony Club volunteers should be a consideration for events/activities during this time. We ask that everyone is very mindful of what they post to social media, please refrain from posting personal opinions. We request that questions are not posted to Facebook or other social mediums but are directed to [email protected] or private message on social media is fine too. There are high levels of anxiety in the community about this current health situation and misinformation or part information only adds to confusion and worry. The COVID-19 situation is changing on a daily or even hourly basis; we do want to support closest to normal activity for Pony Club for as long as our activities are considered reasonable to be continued by health and government authorities. Please keep watching your email, Facebook and the website to stay updated with the current advice and or directives. Pony Club has always been a leader in the way we conduct ourselves and come together to support each other during times that test us. Remember, we are all in this together. Look after each other! RUNNING EVENTS FOR CLUBS & ZONES Clubs and zones can continue to conduct events that are under 500 participants outdoors or 100 participants indoors. Club and event organising committees should assess the risks associated with conducting events/activities and aim to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 at your event/activity. Pony Clubs who are keen to conduct events/activities need to consider the following. The following general restrictions apply to all pony club activities: >All gatherings of over 500 people are to be cancelled if held outdoors. >All gatherings of over 100 people are to be cancelled if held indoors. The following needs to be advertised to all participants taking part in pony club events/activities >Do not attend pony club activities of any sort if you have or have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. >Do not attend pony club activities of any sort if you have returned from overseas in the 14 days preceding the event. >Do not attend pony club activities of any sort if one of your household members is self isolating due to overseas travel or contact with someone who has COVID-19. >Do not attend pony club activities of any sort if you or people you are in regular contact with feel unwell or are showing symptoms. The following in addition to above apply to: Pony Club Rallies >Clubs are asked to not operate canteens involving food preparation until further notice. >Clubs are asked to not hold lunchtime meetings. >Members should be discouraged from gathering in social groups. >Participants should be encouraged to leave surplus support personnel/family members at home. >Members should be encouraged to practise good hygiene Club officials should seek to limit the length of a rally Pony Club Camps >Clubs must postpone camps until further notice unless day programmes can be organised as an alternative and run in a limited timeframe. Pony Club Competitions and Training Days >Participants should be encouraged to leave surplus support personnel/family members at home. >Brief officials on the importance of good hygiene >Display posters explaining good hygiene >Where possible, events should be restructured so that they can be run over the one day >Limit handling member cards, result pages and other transferrable documents >Provide sanitiser for officials to clean down workspaces >Avoid gatherings in confined spaces or close quarters >Overnight camping should be discouraged. >Canteens preparing or selling food should not operate >Gear check should be conducted with limited or no contact >Volunteers should not be confined in a small space with another person >Presentations should be limited to one class at a time or not conducted at all >Where possible every official should have their own folder/equipment. Sanitise it before you handle it, sanitise it when you finish with it, then sanitise your hands. >Advise people to bring their own toilet paper, for hygiene reasons but also the venue may not have been able to locate their own >Keep accurate records of attendance by participants and supporters to assist with mapping if a case of COVID-19 arose out of the event. Preferably this should be kept in MyPonyClub. Members should be encouraged to practice social distancing behaviours and good hygiene, including: >frequent hand washing >limiting contact with others, including through shaking hands, and >covering their mouths while coughing or sneezing The final decision as to whether to attend any pony club activity rests with each member. Support individuals making choices for their own health >Provide a refund to entrants who wish to withdraw due to health concerns, note this as a condition of entry. >Be supportive of everyones personal wish with regard to participation or non-participation. Insurance >PCA Public Liability insurance covers your club as usual at this time for conducting events that are sanctioned. >PCA Personal Liability insurance covers members as usual at this time however members should ensure they follow the human bio-security measures put in place by the government and do not attend events when unwell or suspect they may have been infected by COVID-19. Inclusion strategies >For those that may have been self-isolated, offer an opportunity for coaches to observe them via video, either live or pre-recorded. It will give kids that are isolated something to look forward to.

23.01.2022 Big congratulations to Macarthur Pony Club. Keeping the Wannon Zone flag flying!!

22.01.2022 A few photos of the grade 1 class today

21.01.2022 Something a little different for our riders. We are lucky to have a rider/physio attending the Scottie Barclay Clinic at our grounds this weekend and she has kindly offered to run a couple of group exercise classes (without your horse) for riders to help them to improve their strength and balance whilst riding. Times yet to be confirmed just looking for expressions of interest at this stage. Contact me on messenger or by text on 0429992655. At this stage sessions will be $15.00 for 6 people for an hour. you do not have to attending the school to join in and you are more than welcome to come and spectate the Show jumping lessons. This is a great opportunity to be involved with an international coach. No we are not running the canteen so bring your own snacks and exercise mat.

21.01.2022 ATTENTION C CANDIDATES IMPORTANT INFORMATION 19th May 2020, zoom chat 7.30pm. Comment on this post if attending so Sharron can send link. Please have your wor...kbooks with you for the chat. 9th June 2020 all workbooks, C application form along with money for C assessment due to Sharron. 21st June 2020 C Assessment will be ran (venue to be confirmed) The C Assessment will be following the direction from PCV of social distancing, no more than 10 riders attending, 1 parent permitted per rider. (There will be another Assessment date later in the year) Any questions please contact Sharron Lowther

21.01.2022 Great Emu Creek memorabilia.

20.01.2022 It's Quiz Time - Round Four today! ** Open until Saturday April 25 at 5pm (EST). Please note we are seeking the Best Club/Centre Result this week as well, so y...ou need to enter the first part of your club/centre name THEN your membership ID. There are only 15 spaces for 'Nickname' so make sure your club/centre name is a maximum of nine letters long as your membership number will be seven digits for most of you. Don't worry if you have a similar name to other clubs/centres - we will work it out from your membership number as well. Or, prearrange how you will do this so you are all the same. Results will make allowance for smaller clubs/centres. Good luck! E, D and D* https://kahoot.it/challenge/06417394 PIN 06417394 (if needed) C https://kahoot.it/challenge/0334656 PIN 0334656 (if needed) C* https://kahoot.it/challenge/02856362 PIN 02856362 (if needed)

20.01.2022 Emu Creek Statement regarding Coronavirus. At this stage our Horse Trials competition will go ahead as planned. If the Victorian Department of Health and Health Services change their current statement then we will review this decision. Please keep an eye on our facebook page. Currently in Victoria there are no known transmissions of the infection in the community. All known cases in Victoria are due to travel overseas or through a direct link with a traveller. The Departm...ent of Health state that at this point in time our advice around major events/sporting events/creative events and other public gatherings is that they can still go ahead and people should go about their lives as normal. HOWEVER: If you have within the last two weeks returned from overseas particularly to Italy, Korea, Iran or mainland China please stay at home. If you are feeling unwell you should not attend public gatherings or events. If you have been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus disease stay at home. Please pay attention to good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene. Wash hands often with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds. Dry with paper towel. Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you dont have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow. Use an alcohol based hand sanitiser with over 60 per cent alcohol. Please educate your children on good hygiene practices before Sunday. If the Department of Health change their advice we will be sure to alert you. Lets all have a great day on Sunday whilst helping to keep our community safe.

19.01.2022 Flash new cross country jumps have arrived

18.01.2022 Missing shows? Like to have a bit of fun without taking it too seriously? This is the event for you! The Big Race will be broadcast and we invite all adult sup...porters to enter our traditional Cup Day themed Best Hat competition - free entry and a blooming beautiful prize courtesy of Wallabadah Flowers Qualified Pony Club combinations only thank you. Entries will go live on eventsecretary.com.au soon Entries close Monday 26th October. This event will be run under current COVIDSafe regulations and numbers may be limited.

17.01.2022 Following receipt of an email from PCV tonight our Executive have made the decision to Postpone our SJ day which was scheduled for this Sunday. (PCV guidelines ...state that we should restrict events to 1 day and prevent camping. However our Combined Training day will proceed on Saturday and will also follow the guidelines outlined by PCV. So there will be no Canteen available and a number of other risk mitigation actions will be undertaken. We are glad to be able to continue in some capacity and trust you will all assist us in abiding by the guidelines. I will pop up a link to the recommended guidelines shortly.

17.01.2022 Quizzes available to practice All the quizzes are now back online so you can go and practise at your level (or even above, if you wish) to help with your horsem...anship study for your certificates. Go to https://create.kahoot.it/discover Go to Discover Kahoots Enter in full Pony Club Australia National Online Quiz Find your level quizzes (four of each) Have fun! See more

17.01.2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE 2020 At the recent State Council meeting the following was decided about the State Championships to be held in 2020. STATE SHOWJUMPING... & DRESSAGE (27-28 FEB @ Benalla) State Council has cancelled the 2020 Championships, and will hold the 2021 Championships on 27th & 28th of February 2021 at Benalla. The championships are to be run by the SDSJ Sub-Committee with assistance from Northern and North Eastern Zones. STATE HORSE TRIALS (17-18 April 2021 venue TBC) The state horse trials have been cancelled and will be held either 17/18 April 2021 or 8/9 May 2021. Final date to be decided later in 2020. STATE TETRATHLON (12/13 December 2020 venue TBC) STATE GAMES, FLAT & MUSICAL RIDE (Date TBC in 2021 venue TBC) While originally scheduled for October, the GFMR have been requested to confirm a date that is best suited by Games riders. Once State Council are informed of a suitable date, we will let all riders know. Whilst the date has been cancelled there may be an alternate non-state championship Games event which may be conducted in a different format should conditions and state government restrictions allow.

16.01.2022 Something for you all to have fun with when everything is cancelled!

15.01.2022 PCV COVID-19 UPDATE | 28 MARCH 2020 - Immediate closure of Pony Club grounds and facilities Pony Club Victorias (PCV) primary concern is the safety of our memb...ers and the wider community. Pony Club Victoria announce the immediate closure of all Pony Club grounds and facilities in line with directives from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Pony Club grounds must not be used for any activity until midnight on the 13 APRIL 2020, this includes schooling and coaching, this is effective immediately. The Pony Club Victoria Equestrian Centre is closed for all activity until midnight on 13 April 2020. Pony Clubs who offer agistment can remain operational with agistees attending horses, if required, to feed and maintain them. Capacity to maintain good hygiene for agistees should be implemented at your property. For further information please see the Deputy Medical Officer directives which can be found on the Department of Health and Human service website: > Update to existing Non-Essential Activity Directions (No.2), and >Prohibited Gatherings Directions Pony Club Victoria will continue to closely monitor the situation around COVID-19 and inform members, clubs and zones when activity is safe and legal to resume. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-upda

15.01.2022 Tomorrow is Quiz Day - Round 4 This week is a bit different - we will also be looking for the best club result, so share this post to your members. LAST WEEK'S ...WINNERS ROUND 3: C* and above - Lucie Manifold, Mountain Pony Club, South Australia. C - Emma Sanders, Northern Suburbs Pony Club, Qld E/D/D* - joint winners Kadey Wright, Toorbul Pony Club, Qld and Elle Wilton, Carcoar Pony Club NSW. See more

13.01.2022 Dressage and Combined Training on the Saturday 7th and 2 rings of Showjumping Sunday 8th NOV no entries on the day (sorry) entries are now open on www.nominate.com.au closing soon

12.01.2022 THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN YOUR PONY CLUB The prorata fees for the remainder of the year have been set to cover some administration costs during October and to... only recoup insurance fees for November and December. We hope this helps to encourage members to sign up for the last couple of months of this year and renew into the 2021 membership year. These fees are reflected in the MyPonyClub system; these prices will be charged to members signing up or renewing from the 10 OCT 2020. https://osm-pony.omnisportsmanagement.com/Memberships/(S(jmdgamph3vaotqy1k4topgps))/OSMMbr_NewMembership.aspx

12.01.2022 Entries are filling fast don't miss out 2 days of competition entries are through Nominate

12.01.2022 Update 20/3/20 As per Pony club Victoria update tonight RIDE TO TIME will not be going ahead at this stage PCV COVID-19 UPDATE | 22 MARCH 2020, 6:00PM... Pony Club Victoria has been closely monitoring the situation with respect to COVID-19 and has worked to support the measures implemented by the government and health authorities to keep the community healthy at this time. Our aim has been to keep members, clubs and zones operating for as long as the Victorian Chief Medical Officer and the state and national government considered activities such as Pony Club reasonable to continue. As cases of COVID-19 in Victoria continue to climb, Premier Daniel Andrews formally announced that he will inform National Cabinet tonight that Victoria will proceed over the next 48 hours to implement a shutdown of all non-essential activity across our state to combat the spread of Coronavirus. Pony Club Victoria therefore directs clubs and zones to cancel or postpone all Pony Club activity/events until further notice effective immediately, this includes competitions, rallies, committee meetings or meetings of any type that require face to face contact. We strongly encourage clubs to seek online ways to continue certificate work, lessons or competitions with members during this suspension of activity by using online conference calling or video posting to private social media groups. Online video conferencing options include products such as Microsoft Teams (free version), Google Hangout and SLACK, further information and options will be provided to clubs and zones shortly. Important information in regard to RIDE TO Time Attached is the 2020 program ... due to COVID-19 we will be guided by PCV and Racing Victoria if the events will go ahead or not. Please keep checking your emails and the Pony Club Victoria Facebook page for updates.

12.01.2022 At its last meeting, State Council resolved to change the qualifying criteria for a competition to the following:

12.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE | 28 APRIL 2020 - Pony Club activities remain on hold until further noticePony Club Victorias prime concern is the health and wellbeing of its members and the wider community.

10.01.2022 Ride To Time Announcement Due to COVID-19 we are unable to have any Ride 2 Time qualifying days at present with the current restrictions in regards to getting o...nto race tracks and holding of competitions. We are monitoring this with PCV and will keep everyone updated as we know more. While we can not get onto race tracks, clubs can do Ride 2 Time at rallies so members can learn what it is about. We have 6 Ride to Time coaches now in the zone as of March this year (who are listed below). Please feel free to reach out to them and ask for help or if there are any questions. Dennington Pony Club. Makayla Lowther Sharron Lowther Shelley McCrae Macarthur Pony Club. Rod Keast Warrnambool Pony Club Nick Graesser Western District Pony Club. Natalie Evans

10.01.2022 Entries now open on event secretary

09.01.2022 Feel free to tag anyone. I did not get everyone today. Photos have been picked off low res. No photos have been cropped to get them up.

08.01.2022 DEAR RIDERS if you are interested in competing in any State event in 2020, please email the combination details to [email protected] by Wednesday 11th Marc...h to be discussed at the meeting on the 12th March. CLUBS!! PLEASE RSVP IF YOU ARE ATTENDING OR UNABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING ON THE 12TH MARCH AT WOOLSTHORPE HOTEL.

08.01.2022 Preparing for an upcoming C Assessment, or maybe you are looking to become a C assessor or confirm your skills? PCV have some short video clips provided with thanks to North Metro Zone to assist with your preparation.

07.01.2022 Its all happening at Emu Ck

07.01.2022 We are excited to announce that ESI's Dr Andrew McLean will be running a webinar on the 10 Principle of Training. On Thursday 11th of June at 7:00 pm (AEST), An...drew will give a free webinar, about a set of principles all horse riders and handlers can adhere to for best practice in training for horse welfare. To register for this free webinar, please click the link below. https://bit.ly/AndrewMcLeanFreeWebinar

06.01.2022 PCV COVID-19 UPDATE | 22 MARCH 2020, 6:00PM Pony Club Victoria has been closely monitoring the situation with respect to COVID-19 and has worked to support the ...measures implemented by the government and health authorities to keep the community healthy at this time. Our aim has been to keep members, clubs and zones operating for as long as the Victorian Chief Medical Officer and the state and national government considered activities such as Pony Club reasonable to continue. As cases of COVID-19 in Victoria continue to climb, Premier Daniel Andrews formally announced that he will inform National Cabinet tonight that Victoria will proceed over the next 48 hours to implement a shutdown of all non-essential activity across our state to combat the spread of Coronavirus. Pony Club Victoria therefore directs clubs and zones to cancel or postpone all Pony Club activity/events until further notice effective immediately, this includes competitions, rallies, committee meetings or meetings of any type that require face to face contact. We strongly encourage clubs to seek online ways to continue certificate work, lessons or competitions with members during this suspension of activity by using online conference calling or video posting to private social media groups. Online video conferencing options include products such as Microsoft Teams (free version), Google Hangout and SLACK, further information and options will be provided to clubs and zones shortly.

06.01.2022 Attention those wanting to do C Certificate Now is the time to start getting yourself sorted for your C Certificate. State champs for Showjumping and Dressage ...will be help in February next year. After this weekend there is one more assessment day planned for later this year which will be the last one before the State Champs next year. Please talk to your club DC and make sure you are working on your workbook. Any questions please contact Sharron Lowther (zone examining secretary)

06.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST C STAR work book night via zoom looking to see if any interest? SharronEXPRESSION OF INTEREST C STAR work book night via zoom looking to see if any interest? Sharron

05.01.2022 Due to very clear directives from the government all equestrian facilities are the closed immediately unless they have horses agisted at the venue. This includes profit and not for profit. Both the government and PCV have directed that our grounds be locked from Friday evening March 27th. Therefore please be advised that Emu Creek grounds are closed for all horse related activities until we are advised otherwise.

05.01.2022 Entries for our Cup Day PC Gymkhana & Handymount now open! https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/16389

04.01.2022 Bealiba Pony Club Dressage Jackpot Sunday 8th November 2020 Program out soon

04.01.2022 Western District Pony Club Dressage, Combined Training and Topsy Ring Sunday 29th March 2020 Entries via Event Secretary

04.01.2022 Emu Creek Horse Trials March 15th PC grades 1-5 (State Qualifier for grades 1-3) Open grades 1-4 Combined training grade 5 & 6... Enter via event secretary web site https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/#Entry:8536 See more

04.01.2022 Riders needed for Sunday 19th July for zone coaching assessment!!!!!! please contact Shelley if you can help out!!!Riders needed for Sunday 19th July for zone coaching assessment!!!!!! please contact Shelley if you can help out!!!

03.01.2022 Entries close, this sunday March 8th. https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/#Entry:8536

03.01.2022 Times for our Horse Trials have been emailed to competitors and also uploaded to the event secretary web site. Weather looks perfect for Sunday with a forecast top of around 18 degrees and the grounds are in tip top shape.