Interested and want to learn more about PAPC? Well you've come to the right page! Read on, and if you have any questions, head to the Contacts page!
Downlaod the Rule Book for more details about the running of the Port Augusta Pony Club.
Membership | Uniform | Facilities | Overnight Stables
Location
The Port Augusta Pony Club is located off the corner of Cain and Bailey Street on the East Side of Port Augusta (Cain street turns off of Carlton Parade, which joins the Highway by the Port Augusta Cinema).
Click Here for a map - just follow the red dotted line!
Rallies
The Port Augusta Pony Club holds rallies on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at the Port Augusta Pony Club grounds. In warmer weather these rallies may be held on the Saturday at 4pm. In cooler weather rallies start on Sunday at 10am. Since rally start times can vary make sure you check the Calendar, latest newsletter or contact the Secretary if you are unsure. Rallies are held from the end of January to the start of December. Rallies involve both practical and theoretical instruction. New members will be placed in a group according to their age, ability and mount.
No person is allowed to mount and ride until after gear check and marking, which is completed in front of the Clubrooms. If you arrive late, you must still be gear checked by an instructor before you are allowed to ride, but you will not be marked (marks are tallied towards end of year prizes).
Spectators
The Port Augusta Pony Club holds rallies once a month, and multiple shows of different disciplines throughout the year. Spectators are more then welcome to come and visit any one of these different events. Shows are advertised on the Port Augusta Calendar of Events and entry as a spectator is usually free. There is always toilet and canteen facilities available and great equine sporting action!
Membership
Yearly membership (Financial Year) entitles you to ride at every Port Augusta Pony Club rally during the year, and at the shows held at the Port Augusta Pony Club grounds. (For people who are not members of any Pony Club, the Honarary Day Membership at shows is $5.)
Insurance is $25 and must be paid before a visitor can ride at a rally. Insurance covers two rally attendances, then the full amount needs to be paid. Full fees must be paid up by September, otherwise you won't be allowed to ride until the membership is paid.
If a rider only pays part of their membership one year, then wishes to become a member the following year, the full fee of the previous year needs to be paid first.
Members are expected to wear correct Pony Club uniform after joining.
Riding Membership: $85
Family Riding Membership: First two members - $85; all other family members - $25
Non-Riding Membership: $5
Uniform
Official Club Colours: Black and white
Full Pony Club Uniform: Beige jodphurs, white shirt, black tie, black v-neck jumper.
Official Summer Uniform: Beige jodphurs, white shirt, black tie
Pony Club T-shirts: Black t-shirts with the PAPC emblem are also available, information can be found in Clubrooms. These T-shirts can be worn at rallies instead of official summer uniform.
Badges: Badges are earned through good horsemanship - taking care of saddlery and horse, as well as completing different tasks ie bareback riding. They can also be earned by competing at State Championships and completing Pony Club Certificates. For more information about the types of badges and the correct placement of them on the PAPC jumper, see the PAPC Rule Book.
Facilities
The Port Augusta Pony Club has excellent facilities which have been called one of the best in the state. Our facilities include...
- Separate entrances for floats and spectators
- Security fenced grounds
- Fenced dressage arena
- Large secure bullring
- Large 'open' work areas
- Lights on the main work arena
- Separate float parking
- Canteen and toilet facilities at all functions
- Sorry, no showers - yet!
- Grades 3, 4 and 5 cross country course
- 21 large undercover stables
...come and see them for yourself!
Overnight Stables
The Port Augusta Pony Club has 21 large undercover (and sandy) stables available all year round for travellers to hire. The enclosed bullring and dressage arena are also available for stabling. All of the above are within a secure fence. Sorry no showers (as yet) but there are toilet facilities and power available. Close to take away outlets and fodder store.
The stables are also used at shows and rallies days. It is always advisable to request stables at major events like the Showjumping Championships, Horse Trials and Gymkhana well in advance since they get booked out very quickly!
