Riders selected for Pony Club NSW 2015 State Camp

Riders from the 2014 January State Camp (Photo Credit: Maree Clarke)

Preparations are coming together as riders have recently been selected for the Pony Club NSW State Camp being held on 4-9 January at Sydney International Equestrian Centre.  

The NSW Pony Club Board of Executives has selected 70 high performing pony club riders from all across the state to attend the 2015 Pony Club State Camp. A full list of selected riders can be found on the Pony Club NSW website.

These chosen young riders aged 13-24 and their horses will spend the week using the facilities of the Sydney International Equestrian Centre to learn and improve their skills in Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Mounted Games and Advanced Horsemanship. The State Camp provides professional training and education for the young pony club members, with some of the country’s highest qualified equestrian instructors coaching in their chosen discipline.

This year the State Camp will host Carolyn Earl as the Dressage coach, Jamie Coman as the Show Jumping coach, Sam Lyle as the Eventing coach, Greg Hogan, Jane Frankum and Sarah Venamore as the Advanced Horsemanship coaches and Anthony Newman and Phil Logue as the Mounted Games coaches. Jane Frankum, the State Coaching Director hopes that riders can “Make the most of their time at State Camp which really is a wonderful opportunity for them. The selected riders are very lucky to be able to attend and be coached by instructors who are of the very best in their disciplines”.

The Riders will have to demonstrate excellent care for their horse each day, being responsible for cleaning out their stable, preparing feed, maintaining clean gear and presenting themselves well for coaching sessions. The riders will also get to know each other by taking part in the annual State Camp Volleyball Tournament and other fun social activities.

Selected riders can look forward to a great week of professional instruction and a chance to socialise with Pony Club members from around NSW.

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.

Quick Links

• To find a Pony Club near you visit the state website on www.pcansw.org.au
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