There are many benefits to joining Pony Club. As reflected in our Vision Statement:
“A Life with Horses Starts Here.”
- Member Benefits & How to Join
- New Member Checklist & Handbook
- Member Information
- Uniform Requirements
- Maintenance Requirements
- Nomination information
- Rally Information
- Members,Zone 2 and Pony Club QLD Results
Member Information
We offer the following membership options:
- Full Riding Member
- Social Member
A Social Membership for a parent or guardian is required for all riding members under 18 years of age, in accordance with our bylaws.
For full definitions of each membership type, please refer to Forms and Information.
Riding Member Benefits
Riding members enjoy exclusive access to our beautiful grounds and facilities at any time, as well as participation in:
- Fortnightly rallies
- Training sessions
- Clinics and camps
- Competition access to Pony Club Competitions and Events
- Exclusive access to grounds plus much more
Membership & Fees
Full Riding Member –
- $110 Nerang Pony Club membership fee
- $160 PCQ & PCA insurance
Social Member – $60.00
Includes:
- $20 Nerang Pony Club membership fee
- $40 PCQ & PCA insurance
Family Membership Fees
1st Riding Member – $270.00
Full riding membership.
2nd Riding Member – $270.00
Full riding membership.
3rd and Subsequent Riding Members – $160.00
Includes PCQ & PCA insurance membership only.
No Nerang Pony Club membership fee applies.
Please note:
Tiered discounts apply to riding members only.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Maintenance Levy & Project Days
Prior to membership approval, families are required to pay a maintenance levy as a bond of $210.
To redeem this levy, members must complete 6 hours of maintenance per family per year. This may include participation in working bees and/or project days.
A project day is generally (but not always) an organised club event of approximately 2 hours duration. Member participation must be meaningful and generous in nature.
As some maintenance tasks are physically demanding, both parents/guardians are expected to assist where possible. Children are welcome to participate in light and safe duties under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian.
Exemptions
- Executive Committee members and active Instructors are exempt from required project days.
- These members may still choose to participate voluntarily.
Alternative Contributions
The Executive Committee may approve alternative contributions in place of attending project days, including but not limited to:
- Mowing the grounds outside of organised project days
- Other meaningful and valuable contributions to the club
Approval must be granted by the Executive Committee.
Project Day Information
- Dates will be published on the Pony Club website and Facebook page
- Members must sign in to record attendance (either in advance or on the day)
- Members must supply their own personal protective equipment (PPE), such as:
- Gloves
- Safety glasses
- Ear protection
- Gaiters
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Non-Attendance Fees
If at least one nominated family member does not meet the club’s minimum requirement of three project days per year, the family will be charged:
- $70 per missed project day
- Maximum charge: $210 (if no project days are attended)
Important Notes
- The club relies on members to actively volunteer and participate in maintaining the grounds and facilities. Please do not leave the work to the same few people.
- In addition to project days, members are expected to assist with general duties at rallies and events, including:
- Setting up and packing away equipment
- Assisting in the canteen
- Helping with other volunteer tasks
Nerang Pony Club is Non For Profit and volunteer run club. The club relies on the support of its members.
NOMINATION INFORMATION
Nomination Information
Most Pony Club events held outside of rallies including both official and unofficial competitions, can be entered via Nominate or JustGo.
RALLY INFORMATION
Rally Days are usually held on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Gear check will commence at 9.00am with lessons to commence at 9.30am sharp. Please be punctual so our day can run smoothly.
For changes to rally days, keep an eye on our Nerang Pony Club Facebook page.
Please contact our chief instructor for any rally day enquiries.
Members,Zone 2 and Pony Club QLD Results
Results for our offical events are uploaded to Zone 2 Results page and Pony Club QLD events page.