​We would like to say thank you for your enquiry about our club. Please take time to read all the information contained in the Musgrave Pony Club Members handbook. It will provide you with a basic understanding of the workings of our club and the ideals of Pony Club. It briefly outlines our responsibilities as a club and your responsibilities as a member. It is a guide however, if you have any further questions they can be directed to a member of our club management committee.

 

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Annual Fees

 

These fees are due before riding on the Pony Club grounds to comply with the PCAQ public liability policy. In accordance with PCAQ procedure, all applications or transferring memberships will be discussed by the Musgrave Management Committee for approval. (Renewal of past membership does not infer membership for 2014 will be approved). At least one adult member from each family is required to join (either as a riding or a social member). Every rider under the age of 18 must have an adult join and this adult must be in the grounds for the individual to ride.



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Fees for 2014

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First riding member of the family                                                               $95.00

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Second riding member                                                                              $85.00



Third riding member                                                                                  $75.00



Social member/Instructor (non riding adult)                                              $30.00



Adult riding member/ riding instructor                                                       $75.00



Rally Day (per rider)                                                                                  $  2.00

 

Utility Levey per family-includes Trophy Levy                                           $40.00

 Insurance, Maintenance and Lease Charges



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Maintenance levy​

There is no levy however members are expected to help with working bees, general maintenance, canteen and any other duties that contribute to the operation, function and management of Musgrave.



Membership​

A majority of this membership money is forwarded onto PCAQ for insurance purposes. The club makes very little income off of this.





 

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Rally Days

 

​Rallies are held in the afternoon commencing at 1:00pm. Format subject to change. 



Rally Programme

 

1:00 - 1:15pm             Muster on the grounds in front of the club house (main show jump area)

                                   Club Announcements

                                   Gear Check



1:15 - 2:15pm             First riding session (to include adequate flat-work warm up)



2:15 - 2:30pm             Secure and care for horse



2:30 - 2:45pm             Break



2:45 - 3:15pm             Theory

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3:30 - 4:30pm             Second riding session 



Don't forget to cool your horse down after your lesson has been ended



Gear Check is held at the start of the rally day - please remember the final responisbility for safety rests with the rider - failure to comply with the PCAQ Gear Check rules may mean you will be unable to ride your horse on the day. Full lists of requirements are in the PCAQ Rule books & if you are unsure please ask.



Rally participation - All RIDERS on club grounds during RALLY TIMES are expected to participate in the rally. You will NOT be allowed to wander off and do your own thing. You MUST be under Instructor supervision at all times - no exceptions.

If you want to ride and do your own thing, come back outside rally times.
 

Young Riders - must remain under the supervision of their parent/guardian and will not join classes with older riders. Riders must be competent enough to control their horses before being allowed to join in classes.

Things to do before the commencement of the rally
                      - Sign the attendance book, you should know your PIC Number (Property Identification      iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiCode) The club’s attendance book is a record of the number of attendances – you ooooooooooooneed to participate in 2 rallies to attend state competitions, 4 rallies to be eligible for iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiend of year trophies)
 

                      - Pay $2 – deposit in coin box
 

                      - Food Order – write order in book if you want hot food
 

                      - Apply Sunscreen – provided free in clubhouse or available during announcements
 

                      - Have a drink – be ready to ride



Here are some ways you can contribute to the running of a rally -

 Be on Time – If your child is dependent on you for transport to the grounds, then get them there on time. Latecomers are unpopular with instructors as their arrival disrupts a carefully planned lesson that has already begun.

 Be Tactful – Take an interest, but never interrupt a lesson in progress by talking to the instructor or to the child or by making audible comments on the sidelines. If you are really unhappy about what is being done, have a word with the Chief Instructor or whoever is in charge of the rally, or with the Club President.

 Be Helpful – assist with the setting up of equipment eg jumps, games participation, acting as stewards, timekeepers etc.
 

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Safety Standards

 

 RIDERS MUST WEAR A SKULL CAP AS/NZ 3838, EN 1384 OR ASTM F1163 OR BETTER.

 RIDERS MUST WEAR LEATHER RIDING BOOTS AT RALLY DAYS

 A SLEEVED SHIRT & COLLAR MUST BE WORN –uniform is not compulsory but club polo shirt is preferred
(No singlet tops or halter tops allowed as per sun safety policy)

 KEEP AT LEAST ONE HAND ON THE REINS AT ALL TIMES

 HORSE MUST HAVE BIT IN ITS MOUTH AT ALL TIMES WHILE BEING RIDDEN

 SHOW RESPECT TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR & CONSIDER OTHER RIDERS

 REMEMBER: YOUR NOMINATED CHIEF INSTRUCTOR IS IN CHARGE OF YOUR RALLY, WHAT SHE/HE SAYS GOES!!! – NO ARGUMENTS PLEASE

 NO ABUSIVE SWEARING ALLOWED

 NO HORSE CRUELTY ALLOWED - no excessive whipping, no see-sawing on horses’ mouth

 WALK OR LEAD YOUR HORSE BETWEEN AREAS OR GROUPS (We have pedestrians and many are quite young or not so young!)

 NO CANTERING, GALLOPING OR JUMPING UNLESS UNDER INSTRUCTION OR WITH APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION

 REMAIN WITH YOUR DESIGNATED GROUP UNTIL YOU ARE GIVEN PERMISSION TO LEAVE BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR

 THINK OF YOUR HORSE, REMEMBER THEY ARE NOT MACHINES;THEY NEED PROPER WARM UPS AND COOL DOWNS AS WELL AS REST AND WATER PARTICULARLY DURING HOT DAYS

 DISMOUNT & LEAD YOUR HORSE IN WASH BAY & IN REAR CLUBHOUSE AREA

 CAR PARK AREA – ONLY WALK YOUR HORSE, NO TROTTING/CANTERING







Important Club rules to be aware of



 MUST BE A CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBER TO RIDE ON MUSGRAVE GROUNDS

 NO JUMPING ANYTIME UNLESS UNDER INSTRUCTION OR AN INSTRUCTOR IS PRESENT

 RIDING HELMETS & LEATHER RIDING BOOTS COMPULSORY AT ALL TIMES WHEN RIDING



 NO PARKING OF FLOATS OR CAMPING IN CLUBHOUSE YARD AREA



 NO HORSES ALLOWED IN FRONT OF CLUBHOUSE BETWEEN BUILDING & FENCE

 NO PARKING IN DRIVEWAYS OR GATEWAYS

 DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES DURING RALLIES

 DOGS NOT ALLOWED IN CLUBHOUSE

 NO SMOKING ON CLUB GROUNDS – SMOKE FREE ZONE

 PLEASE CLOSE & LOCK MAIN ENTRANCE GATE WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CLUB GROUNDS
 

 

 

      Musgrave Uniform

 

Club Uniform

Please note that our Formal Pony Club uniform must be worn at all Pony Club competitions except at State competitions where the Zone 7 uniform is to be worn.
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 “Junior Navy” long sleeved shirt –available from Hanna’s Department Store (Toowoomba), school wear section.
www.hannastoowoomba.com or Free Call 1800 646 437

 White tie – available for purchase form the club for $15

 Fawn/beige jodhpurs - (not Banana)

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 Brown (black is also acceptable – brown preferred) leather flat soled riding boots (or long boots for associates) – see PCAQ Rule books for specifications for competitions

 Navy blue Gotcha type v neck sweater – optional for cooler weather

 White or black skull cap

 Royal Blue saddlecloth trimmed with white around the edges with club badge stitched in place - badges are available from the club $6.50; saddlecloth can be purchased from Saddleworld & Horseland but sometimes need to be ordered.

 The club Polo Shirt is not compulsory at rally days but is preferable. ($35 from Club)

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Zone 7 Uniform

 

 white long sleeved button up shirt

 yellow tie

 fawn/beige jodhpurs

 brown leather riding boots (long boots for associates)

 yellow v-neck Gotcha type vest (compulsory)

 yellow v-neck Gotcha type sweater (not compulsory)

 white or black skull cap

 Yellow saddlecloth with a black 7 in the back corner (regulation size).

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