PCANSW Members Learning From The Best at Pony Club Camp

One of the State Camp Showjumping teams; Aiden Gilbert, Adele Durkic, Jessica Towns, Eliza Wark-Chapman and Baylee Stapleton with Coach; Jamie Coman after an instructional jumping session

Riders from the Pony Club NSW 2015 State Camp

Eventing rider Margaret Palazzo from Murrumbateman Pony Club riding her horse ‘Spymaster’ on the Cross Country course as Coach Sam Lyle watches on

For 70 young riders and their horses, it has been an experience to remember as the Pony Club NSW State Camp finished up on Friday 9 January at Sydney International Equestrian Centre. 

The final day of riding sessions on Thursday 8 January had all riders excited, while for some this meant a run through the Olympic quality Cross Country course and for others a last few hours of rubbing shoulders with first class coaches and instructors.

The 6 days of State Camp this year were all very warm and humid, but nothing stopped the riders and their horses from making the most of the opportunity to learn from the best and enjoy the great facilities of the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

This year brought out determination, hard work, and some of the best upcoming young equestrian riders in many years. Former World Young Rider Champion, Sam Lyle coached 15 young iders in the State Camp Eventing teams over the course of the week. At the conclusion of State Camp, Sam explained what a great time he had with a wonderful group of kids; Í¡There are kids that are really keen, and at reasonably high standards for their ages, so we can work on some of the more detailed things. Because youÍžre working with them across four days, you can start off with something and really progress it through the week to help them improve their skills and become better riders.

Advanced Horsemanship riders at State Camp were able to experience being coached a range of disciplines including dressage, showjumping and eventing throughout the 4 days of riding sessions. Advanced Horsemanship rider Olivia Muscat, tells of why she applied for State Camp; Í¡State Pony Club camp is one of the best opportunities in the State to get such good instruction, and they have so many great coaches.

Former Olympian in the Sydney 2000 Showjumping Equestrian Team, Jamie Coman coached the State Camp Showjumping teams. Coman explained what a great opportunity State Camp is for all Pony Club riders; Í¡Seeing riders each year getting better and better…it is one of the best camps that I have ever done.

The Pony Club Association of NSW would like to thank the coaches; Carolyn Earl, Sam Lyle, Jamie Coman, Jane Frankum, Sarah Venamore, Greg Hogan, Anthony Newham and Phil Logue for their efforts as wonderful coaches for the young pony club riders. Thank you also to the riders, officials and staff who travelled from around the state for yet another fantastic NSW Pony Club State Camp.

The Pony Club NSW State Camp is supported by Mitavite official feed partner, major sponsor Global Entries Online, Horseland Dural, Ego Pharmaceuticals, Club Colours Direct and International Animal Health.

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