Updated 29th April 2025
Bamawm Extension Pony Club Newsletter
Annual General Meeting
On the 29th April we held our AGM. The following Committee was elected
President: Penny Dyson
Vice President: Naomi Heritage
Treasurer: Jackie Newton
Secretary: Claire Nolan
DC: Jodie Irwin
Fees were also set for the year at $360 which is only an increase of $10.
This will pay for all our fees to the Zone, PCV and PCA, hire of the grounds etc. Instruction is paid for from fund raising. Any new equipment is purchased out of fund raising and grants.
Memberships will be available on JustGo after 15th May 2025.
President: Penny Dyson
Vice President: Naomi Heritage
Treasurer: Jackie Newton
Secretary: Claire Nolan
DC: Jodie Irwin
Fees were also set for the year at $360 which is only an increase of $10.
This will pay for all our fees to the Zone, PCV and PCA, hire of the grounds etc. Instruction is paid for from fund raising. Any new equipment is purchased out of fund raising and grants.
Memberships will be available on JustGo after 15th May 2025.
April rally
A small rally on ANZAC day with Anne Leviston instructing.
Next rally
Next rally will be Sunday 4th May at Jodies place. Please see our Face book page for more information.
Membership fees for 2025/26
Memberships for 2025/26
Memberships for July 1st 2025 to June 30th 2026 will be available on Just Go. From 15th May
Memberships for BEPC Inc. include:
Riding Memberships
Junior- 17 years and under.
Adult Supporter members
Fees for Adult Supporter membership is $10.
Other memberships include.
Come & Try day $40
This will pay for all our fees to the Zone, PCV and PCA, hire of the grounds etc. Instruction is paid for from fund raising. Any new equipment is purchased out of fund raising and grants.
Memberships for July 1st 2025 to June 30th 2026 will be available on Just Go. From 15th May
Memberships for BEPC Inc. include:
Riding Memberships
Junior- 17 years and under.
- Must have at least one Adult Supporter
- Includes public liability and personal accident insurances.
- Can compete in Pony Club® competitions.
- Can participate in rally or Pony Club® programs.
- Enjoying the community of your local pony club
- Must have a Current Working With Children Check recorded on Just Go
- Has the right to vote at a general meeting of the club.
- Includes public liability and personal accident insurances.
- Can compete in Pony Club® competitions.
- Can participate in rally or Pony Club® programs.
- Enjoying the community of your local pony club
- Must have a Current Working With Children Check recorded on Just Go.
- Has the right to vote at a general meeting of the club.
- Includes public liability and personal accident insurances.
- Can compete in Pony Club® competitions.
- Can participate in rally or Pony Club® programs (up to 6 a year).
- Enjoying the community of your local pony club
- $360 per rider
Adult Supporter members
- Every junior riding member must have at least one Adult Supporter member.
- This Membership is for any individual who is not a riding member at a club but spends time supporting the club to operate. If you attend regularly (more than 3 times a year) you should take out an Adult Supporter membership including a Working With Children Check.
- This membership includes public liability and personal accident insurances.
- All Club Supporter Members must have a Working with Children Check Card recorded on JustGo.
- Has the right to vote at a general meeting of the club.
Fees for Adult Supporter membership is $10.
Other memberships include.
Come & Try day $40
This will pay for all our fees to the Zone, PCV and PCA, hire of the grounds etc. Instruction is paid for from fund raising. Any new equipment is purchased out of fund raising and grants.
Roster at Rallies
The Committee has developed a roster to help run rallies.
What the jobs involve
What the jobs involve
- Lunch catering and preparation – Deciding on healthy lunch/morning tea. Purchasing items (will be reimbursed). DC will let you know how many people to cater for. Preparation and cooking on the day. Cleaning the kitchen before and after.
- Club room & bathroom cleaning- Sweeping, cobwebs and bathrooms cleaned first thing at the rally. Sweep and tidy up at the end of day
- Rubbish and Recycle- Make sure rubbish bags are in bins. Collect all rubbish and recycle at the end of the day and take home to dispose of appropriately. Put fresh bags in bins.
- Pooh Pick up- Pick up manure in shared areas (e.g. Arenas, ovals etc) with pooper scooper and barrow and put in manure piles. All riders are expected to clean up pooh and hay near their float and yards if they use them.
- Opening- By committee member with keys. Open arenas, club rooms, container, turn on water pump, put out taps, welcome riders as they arrive.
- Closing- By committee member with keys, put away taps, lock everything and ensure those responsible have picked up manure, taken rubbish etc.
- Setting up and packing up equipment- All members attending are expected to help set up and pack up any equipment. If you arrive late or must leave early, please make sure you ask the DC for the day what task you can help with.
- Gear check- Record names of riders and horses, work with rider and adult supporter to ensure gear is safe and meets pony club regulations, record any issues (e.g. leathers need restitching)
- First Aid- First Aider on duty. Get out and check first aid kit. Act as the first aider for the day. If any incidents work with the secretary to make sure they are reported.
Admin Matters
Grading
Want to have your grading reviewed. The grading form will be used going forward. The document was emailed out on 6/2/2023 and is great and gives you a outline of what is required for each grade across all disciplines. Please read carefully so you have a full understanding of what is required.
If you wish to be graded please fill out the appropriate form and email to our DC directly jodon027@gmail.com the week before our rally.
Want to have your grading reviewed. The grading form will be used going forward. The document was emailed out on 6/2/2023 and is great and gives you a outline of what is required for each grade across all disciplines. Please read carefully so you have a full understanding of what is required.
If you wish to be graded please fill out the appropriate form and email to our DC directly jodon027@gmail.com the week before our rally.