Games, Flat & Musical Ride Championships

Please contact your Zone to register your interest.

Each combination must be selected through either their zone qualifying competition(s) or the official zone qualifying process, and is subject to the Zone Representative’s approval, in accordance with the PCV Handbook of Bylaws.

Miss Kay Memorial Games:

Australia’s icon of horsemanship. Kay Irving was affectionately known as Miss Kay, she was a dedicated teacher and did more to assist grass roots horse sport than perhaps anyone else in the  20th century. Brisk, purposeful and energetic Miss Kay left an indelible impression on all who met her. Chief instructor of the Pony Club Association of Victoria for nearly 30 years, and at one stage holding this position in five states at once.

Miss Kay travelled extensively to teach, she always believed in the safety of the child, the welfare of the horse, and the child’s enjoyment. A child’s enjoyment was always much more important to her than whether it would win a blue ribbon at the next gymkhana.

Miss Kay, a trained teacher with a Bachelor of Arts degree, was born at Rosedale, near Sale, in 1903. In 1932, Miss Kay and her two sisters arrived in Melbourne to establish what would become the famous Waverley Riding School, which trained and catered for hundreds of
riders and horses over the years, the school at its best had 114 horses and in one day could attract up to 113 riders.

Always concerned for children in isolated areas, Miss Kay established Pony Club of the Air at Broken Hill and even after her official retirement in 1983, continued to travel extensively to  teach. Miss Kay also wrote several books on training, education and self-discipline for both riders and instructors, one of these books being the PCV Manual of Horsemastership.

Her work culminated in an MBE awarded for services to youth, particularly involving pony club, in 1976.

Still active into her 90th year, Miss Kay was an institution the like of which, due to our changing times, just won’t be seen again.

The PCV State Office at North Brighton was named ‘Irving House’ in March 1976. It was named as a tribute to Miss Kay Irving, MBE for her commitment and dedication to Pony Clubbers during her period of time as Chief Instructor 1958-1983. The Irving House name came with the office move to Mulgrave in 2008.

The Ian Wardell Memorial Music Ride:

Ian’s love of Pony Club started in 1976 when he took his son to Bacchus Marsh Pony Club, closely followed by his two daughters. Ian quickly joined the committee and was appointed D.C. in 1977, which he held for 9 years. He was PCAV State Treasurer from 1991 to 2004 and a member of the State Games & Flat Teams Committee from 1991 until his passing in 2008. Ian was made a Life Member of both the Pony Club Association of Victoria and Bacchus Marsh Pony Club, whilst also serving as the Barwon Zone Examining Secretary for many years.

During Ian’s reign as D.C., there were often in excess of 120 riders at the club. Ian’s main love at Pony Club was the games and flat teams where lots of riders could be involved. Bacchus Marsh had up to four games teams and three flat teams at the zone eliminations and for many years teams went on to compete successfully at state level. There were always riders who didn’t  necessarily like the speed & hype of the games, nor had the right horses or skills for flat teams, but Ian wanted every rider to have the opportunity to be involved.

In the late 1970’s Ballarat Agricultural Show had a Musical Ride Competition where Bacchus Marsh Pony Club had over thirty riders competing in teams. Floated up in the cattle truck, ponies & horses of all shapes and sizes came together in an exceptional display. Senior riders & junior riders all working together was a philosophy that Ian greatly encouraged.

The Musical Ride at zone and state level was Ian’s suggestion. Anybody could be involved, regardless of ability, experience, type of horse or a uniform team. Participation, practice and ultimately teamwork were what were called for. Ian’s great passion was that any child who wished to participate should be able to do so. Over the years and hopefully for many to come, the Musical Ride has and will continue to provide that opportunity for all Victorian Pony clubbers.

All Awards

Rugs for 1^st place teams generously donated by HORSELAND

TEAM OF FOUR:

• The winning team will receive a Perpetual Trophy, and the members of the winning team will receive sashes and appropriately inscribed medallions along with a rug.
• Sashes awarded to Teams placed 2-6.

PAIRS TEAM:

• Members of the winning team will receive a Perpetual Trophy, and the winning team will receive sashes and appropriately inscribed medallions, along with a rug.
• Sashes awarded to teams placed 2-6.

MUSICAL RIDE:

• The winning team will receive the Ian Wardell Memorial Trophy, and the members of the winning team will receive sashes and appropriately inscribed medallions along with a rug.
• Sashes awarded to Teams placed 2-6.

GAMES EVENTS:

• The winning team will receive the Gordon Bryon-Moore Memorial Trophy, and members of the winning team will receive sashes and appropriately inscribed medallions.
• Sashes awarded to Teams 2-6.

Yards:

Friday Night – $15. 00

Saturday Night – $15.00

Saturday Night Dinner:

ROAST DINNER – Includes 4 meats, assortment of hot vegies and salads.

Sweets and a cold drink.

Bacchus Marsh Pony Club will be providing  dinner on Saturday night.

Adults – $25.00

Children (4-10yrs) $22.00

Toddlers – Free

BOOKING IN JUSTGO: https://pca.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=F4CE4634C4B0FBD513673DF1B35FA9E133BC7F31

All bookings for yards and dinner can be made directly with Bacchus Marsh Pony Club at:

https://pca.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=302E9C82F5DD15C358E0F5A8588EF40A0565F496

All booking close 18 June 2024.

All PCV events comply with the PCA Minimum Medical Standards (MMS) Framework.

At this event, both days will operate at the Base Plus or Intermediate level of the MMS Framework, reliant on the number of entries.

To see the details of these categories, please visit the PCA Minimum Medical Standards (MMS) Framework on the PCA website.

QUERIES

• A competitor may raise a query at a competition, on a form provided by the organising committee, available at the event secretary’s office. Organising committees may obtain the query form from PCV web site or state office.
• Once completed, the competitor must hand the query form to the event secretary for investigation by the appropriate official.
• The appropriate official must answer the query verbally as soon as possible. If the competitor is not satisfied with the explanation, they may lodge a protest within the prescribed time.

PROTESTS

• A competitor may lodge a protest in writing, with a $50 fee, with the event secretary no later than one hour after the happening that gave rise to the protest or no later than 30 minutes after posting of final scores.
• The jury of appeal or appropriate persons will consider the protest and their decision is final. The competitor forfeits the fee unless the jury of appeal or appropriate persons uphold the protest or decide that there were reasonable grounds for the protest

All participants, supporters, volunteers and spectators agree to be bound by the rules of the competition and the rules, regulations and polices of Pony Club®.

Individuals who are not registered members of the organisation are deemed to be “relevant persons” of Pony Club® for the duration of the event.

Any breach of rules, regulations or policies may result in disciplinary action.

For more information our National Integrity Framework, please visit https://ponyclubaustralia.com.au/about-us/resources/national-integrity-framework/

There are three fantastic items available for pre-order.

You have two polo shirt designs to choose from, and a hoodie!

These items will be available for purchase at www.ponyclubvic.org.au/shop/ or click on the images below to go straight to the item.

NEWS FLASH – PRE-ORDERS NOW EXTENDED

Pre-orders close midnight, Sunday 20 May 2024… don’t miss out!

Polo Shirts $49.00

Hoodies $89.00

Hoodie – Sizing Chart

Polo Shirt – Sizing Chart

Event Secretary:

Jan Bromwich

Mob: 0409 524 183

Email: [email protected]

Robyn Coutts

Email: [email protected]

Zone Contact:

The Zone Representative in your Zone

PCV Contact:

03 8685 8925

[email protected]