PCA ALL ABILITIES EXEMPTION

The PCA All Abilities program is about helping pony club riders participate on a level playing field.

A short webinar can be found here: Inclusive Coaching Webinar for Pony Clubs – YouTube

How does it work?
Riders can apply for an exemption to enable them to compete more easily or evenly. Examples of an exemption might be having a dressage test called for someone with memory difficulties or an additional piece of equipment to help ride if a limb is missing or not as strong.

How do I apply for an exemption?
An exemption can be obtained by completing the PCA All Abilities Exemption form detailing the exemption required to participate fully in Pony Club.

An exemption form can be downloaded here: Inclusive Coaching – Pony Club Australia

How does the exemption work?
A card and a letter will be provided which riders submit to organising committees when entering competitions.  The riders JustGo profile is updated to reflect the exemption.

The application is made in the following way.

1. Download the online application form Inclusive Coaching – Pony Club Australia
2. Complete form and submit with medical evidence.
3. The Coaching Director or State/Territory appointed personnel will manage your application. If further evidence is required, you may be requested to provide some video footage or a practical viewing of the rider on their horse.
4. If the application is accepted, an exemption card (valid for 2 years) is prepared and sent to the rider with a letter of explanation to be forwarded to organizing committees of competitions, Pony Club DC etc to clarify the use of the exemption card on behalf of the applicant.
5. If the applicant is unsuccessful with their request they may make one appeal via their State or Territory Pony Club Association as per the Pony Club Grievance process.