GPC Rally Dates
GPC Events & Clinics
Gisborne Pony Club host at least 3 events per year including
Central Zone Pony Club Competitions and Open events and clinics.
Click on each listing for additional information including bookings.
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Gisborne Pony Club is open to members of all ages and ability from any location. The annual membership fees are effective 1st February however a pro-rata fee may apply if joining outside this time of year. Membership is registered via Pony Club Victoria (PCV) which includes club and PCV fees and insurance.
New Member Enquiries
If you are not yet a Member of a Pony Club, here are some steps to see what it is all about.
Please send us an enquiry email to gisborneponyclub@gmail.com and we can assist with setting up a 'Ride & Try Day' where you can attend one rally with your horse before committing to signing up to a yearly Membership.
Rallies are held at our Grounds on the First Sunday of every month from Feb - Dec from 10am-3pm.
Please see our calendar of events and full dates on the Rallies & Events page.
GPC Rally Overview
Each month the District Commissioner (DC) will group riders and set a program for the day. This typically comprises 4 lessons of different disciplines under instruction with breaks in between. Lessons and special programs vary each rally and can include showjumping, dressage, cross country, camp drafting, obstacles, theory, games and more!
These are great ways to gain experience and enjoy learning with other riders.
The Uniform Shop is open during the lunch period and we also conduct updates and announcements in this time. The Canteen is also available on rally days.
Ride and Try
You can sign up online for a 'Ride and Try day' with Gisborne Pony Club to get a feel for the grounds and our club prior to joining.
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Register up via the Gisborne Pony Club Just Go online portal.
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Click the link and signup to join our club.
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Once approved by the Membership Co-ordinator, you can login and select a membership type. ie. Come and Try.
Come & Try Registration is $50 for the day which covers instruction and insurance for 1 rally day. -
Registration must be completed and paid prior to attending the Come & Try rally day. This option is only valid once for each rider.
Joining Gisborne Pony Club
'Pony Club Victoria membership enables members to participate (ride, coach or officiate) in any Pony Club Victoria affiliated club or sanctioned activity/event or development course. You must be a current member of Pony Club Victoria and have purchased your membership prior to participating.
If you would like to join Gisborne Pony Club, please express your interest by email.
Upon confirmation, you will be required to register and create your Pony Club membership with Pony Club Australia.
Once payment has been received, Gisborne Pony Club will be in contact with you.
INCORPORATED ASSOCIATION
Gisborne Pony Club is a not for profit group registered as an incorporated association.
The group operates under the model rules for an incorporated association under Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.
MEMBERSHIP CARD
Upon joining us, you will be provided with a Pony Club Card which must be updated (by our Cards Coodinator) to keep records of rider and horse attendance and grading.
This Pony Club Card is required to be presented at all Pony Club Events.
REGISTERED ADULT SUPPORTER
All accompanying adults that frequently attend rallies should also create a log-in and register (free) with Pony Club Australia (separate registration to riders). As per the PCV by-laws, a Working With Children check (WWCC) should also be obtained and ensure that Gisborne Pony Club is listed on your profile.
COMMUNICATIONS
GPC send our members Pony Club updates and monthly rally plans by Stack Team app.
We also have two Facebook pages to follow if you are on the social platform (one being a private group).
UNIFORM
We ask that you wear the minimum uniform requirement for Gisborne Pony Club, being the GPC Polo top and beige/white/banana/black riding pants.
You can obtain your uniform and optional apparel at your next rally attendance and receive your order upon payment receipt (subject to stock).