Pony club talent shines

The Kergunyah dressage day was a qualifying event for the North Eastern Zone of Pony Club Victoria State championships, being held early in 2027.

Three of our members headed over to add to their already accumulated state qualifying points.

Olivia Cleave and Morgan Pace ramped it up, riding two horses in separate divisions of the competition and Sienna Cleave rode her trusty steed Wyann Southern Comfort.

All grades consisted of two separate dressage tests judged to decide the final Jack Pot outcome, all the girls came away with fabulous results.

Olivia picking up second position in the Pony Club Grade 2 Jack Pot riding Phoenix, she then rode Wyann Fraser in the Pony Club Grade 3 class finishing first in the Jack Pot.

Morgan rode Chelleason Cookies and Cream in the Pony Club Grade 5 division with a wonderful result of second in the overall Grade 5 Pony Club Jack Pot, backing that up in the Open Grade 5 on Wyann Fraser (aka Grug) with third place in that Jack Pot.

Well done Morgan, riding your new bigger horse, ‘Grug’.

Sienna had an enjoyable day riding beautifully on Wyann Southern Comfort in Pony Club Grade 4 competing consistently to bring home third place in the Jack Pot, well done Sienna.

A huge congratulations to these riders who proudly represented the Shepparton Pony Club, proving dedication and practice definitely pay off, and a massive shout out to thank the Kergunyah Pony Club for running a fabulous day.

Sunday, another busy day with members attending the monthly rally being held for November.

The day’s sessions run by two fabulous instructors; Ron Waddell and Julie Telford; sharing their expertise and creating lots of learning and fun experiences for the children and their horses.

Riders participating in show jumping in our wonderfully equipped sand arena, with adjusted heights allowing for each individual team’s riding ability.

A session of 3PE (3 phase Equitation) was another of the rally’s activities. 3PE is a creative course set up with interesting and rhythmical tracks using obstacles of many variations and offering diversity to encourage free forward movement, challenging horses, and riders alike.

Allowing them to gain confidence together in a safe structured environment.

After making sure their horses were fed and watered riders and families moved into the club house to enjoy a social lunch break with a wide variety of scrumptious tucker to choose from.

Afterwards remounting for some fun utilising the club’s newly revamped cross-country course, always an extremely popular choice to finish off a wonderful day for our members.

The Shepparton and District Pony Club will wind up the year on December 6 holding our Christmas rally and ward presentations.

Prior to that we are excited to be holding our last major fundraiser for 2026, an extremely fun and interactive trivia night being held at the Shepparton Harness Racing Club on Friday, November 20, offering lots of amazing prizes and vouchers to be won donated by a wide variety of local businesses.

Keep an eye out for flyers and on social media. Please come along and share this great night, being headed up by the one and only local duo Justin and Alannah from JB and Me.

The Shepparton and District Horse and Pony Club would love for you to get in touch and discuss the opportunities for your child/ren and/or yourself to come along and attend a rally as a Come ‘n Try member, a “try before you buy” option pony club offer to families.

We have an array of memberships available, allowing half-day riding all the way up to “mature” aged riding memberships.

For further information, contact Shepparton and District Horse and Pony Club via president Karen Bond on 0418 578 755 or Peta on 0425 803 877.