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February 2005

Club and Zone News

Pony Club Assoc iat ion of Victor ia Inc

M A K I N G A D I F F E R E N C E

2005 Key Event Dates

30 April-1 May State Horse Trials

21-22 May Zone Teams

5 July Nationals

28 August AGM/Conference

4 Sept Speed to Safety

1-2 October State Games

3-6 November Equitana

Inside this issue:

Leaving Age increases to 25 2

Points Grading System Rejected 2

2005 State Event Dates 4,12

Guidelines for Grading 14

Guidelines for Showing 19

State Council Minutes 20

Results 8,27

SUMMER ROYALS ATTRACTS OVER 1500 PONY CLUB RIDERS

Photos supplied by Derek O’Leary Photography Phone 03 98850888 www.derekoleary.com

Age Increase The State Council has approved that the leaving age for riders which shall be increased from 21 to 25. The minute read: That the leaving age for PCAV be 25 years of age with membership entitlements continuing to 30 June following. This ByLaw change is to be effective 1 July 2005. The policy for implementation will be reviewed including current Victorian legislation and PCAV Policy to ensure all operational requirements are met. The survey showed that 65% of clubs that voted were in favour of the age change to 26 and 75% of clubs voted.

The State Council have discussed this issue over many years and Victoria was the last state in Australia who had not increased the leaving age. The next step is to review the PCAV rules and review our procedures like Award of Merits etc. The biggest decision not yet taken is based on whether riders other than those current members, may join. Can past members under 25 come back? Could a new person between 21 and 25 join? James Fitzpatrick is going to review the Victorian Legislation to ensure that discrimination laws are not broken. State Councillors will discuss their preferences at the April State Council Meeting.

Time in Cross Country Rejected Lot’s of issues involved. Big horse versus small pony measured against the clock. Riders wasting time on the course after going too fast. There is already a rule in the Horse Trials Rules that allows for penalties or elimination and the State Council opted to leave the current rules as they currently read.

Pony Club Leaving Age to 25 Approved

Rules Review

The State Council passed a new rule to assist DC’s in dealing with difficult families on the issue of grading: Any combination who consistently places at any level of Horse Trials, Combined Training Days, Dressage or Showjumping must be re-assessed by the District Commissioner or their

representative to be encouraged to be re-graded or only be able to ride HC at future competitions. Therefore, a points grading system has been rejected.

Points Grading System Rejected Points Grading System The points system was discussed but it places such a heavy amount of administration on event secretaries etc that it just did not seem worthwhile for a handful of riders that compete at the top end of a grade for too long.

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Pure Showjumping Spread Approved That the new maximum spread for PD Showjumping by .75m from 1 March 2005. This is to make the spread more consistent with other grades and horse trials.

PA Showjumping

National Police Checks / Working with Children Bill The State Government is proposing to introduce a new bill through Parliament in the Autumn Session that is Titled “Working with Children Bill”. This is currently a discussion paper and comments by the Department of Justice are being sought until 27 February 2005. This is a new safety or suitability check for paid and volunteer workers in a child related activity.

The State Council will review the status of this Bill in April as it will be law for organisations such as our to follow. Therefore, National Police Checks may not be the required screening process depending on whether the government pass this bill. If the Bill is not passed, PCAV will implement National Police Checks. So it’s wait and see…….. The State Council had a long discussion regarding

State Games, Flat Teams and Musical Ride Champs It is on 1/2 October 2005 at Werribee. The venue and timing for 2006 will be discussed after we see how the 2005 event goes. Pro Rata Membership From 1 March to 30 June, the fee for riders is $35. WA Nationals

National Police Checks

General Information Rules Re-write We are still working along on the rules re-write and Burke and Associates have assisted by drafting the changes. This draft was tabled to Council in February but it needs more work. The plan is to have the State Council sign off the changes in April or July and have a club vote at the Annual General Meeting in August.

as the Nationals in WA, Police Checks, First Aid etc. We are also a little uncertain what the insurance fee may be when the renewal comes around in late June. So if you add all this together, the State Council decided to leave membership fees at the current level.

Membership Fees $60 membership fees. Membership fees for 2005-2006 will be $60. The lengthy discussion arose because the PCAV will make a fairly large surplus in 2004-2005. This has come about as the insurance premium went down after the State Council had set the membership fee last year. There are a number of projects that require funding next year such

Club and Zone News

The expressions of interest were kept open until 11 February to take into consideration promotion at the State Championships. The selectors will undertake their task and the team will be announced on 28 February.

They are costing the new projects in the April Budget. The State Council believes that the current cash posi-tion is high enough and they do not wish to see this level increase. To achieve this end, the State Council have a number of new training ini-tiatives and volunteer as-sistance programs they would like to implement and future years member-ship fees will be reviewed closely to achieve this goal.

Grade 1 Dressage

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April 12 State Council Meeting with CIP

April 30-May 1 State Horse Trials Rosedale EGZ

May 21&22 Zone Teams Challenge Werribee

July 5-16 Nationals in WA

July 26 State Council Meeting

August 28 AGM/Conference (NMZ)

September 4 Speed to Safety Flemington

September 13 State Council Meeting

October 1&2 State Games, Flat, Musical Ride Champs Werribee Park NEC

November 3-6 Equitana Melbourne Exhibition Centre

November 8 State Council Meeting

2005 State Event Dates

Note these in you diary

New Pony Club’s Congratulations to Leighdale Pony Club who were approved Full Membership by the State Council. Pony Club Changes Boolara Pony Club was approved a change of zone from West Gippsland to East Gippsland Zones.

Grade 2 Dressage

Grade 3 Dressage

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Upcoming Training approved

First Aid Training The State Council agreed to host Level 2 First Aid Training again from Oct-Dec 2004. It will be offered to one person from each club and zone. A refresher course for CPR will be offered to those 157 people who attended our first courses in late 2004. The state will fund these courses as was the case in 2004. Thanks to all those people who assisted to get 157 people trained. Over time, this must benefit riders in the case where they unfortunately have an accident that they have a number of competent first aid trained people at each club.

Next Council Meeting The State Council are meeting with the Chief Instructors Panel on the 12 April at Werribee Park National Equestrian Cen-tre. This meeting will discuss the training and instructional components in detail. Lot’s of discussion topics such as State and Zone Training programs, role of the DCI’s, communication flows, accreditation.

Clubs introducing the new Uniform

Clubs have started ordering the new uniforms through the PCAV Office. The feedback has been very positive from both riders and club officials. Clubs are ordering in their own club colours and putting a club logo with the PCAV logo on the front of the garments. The pricing has been well received at $18.50 for a polo shirt etc. Go to the new website where you will find lot’s of information including an order form.

Club and Zone News

P.C.A.V. HORSE TRIALS

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

hosted by

East Gippsland Zone of Pony Clubs Inc.

12839A

at Rosedale Racecourse Reserve

April 30th & May 1st , 2005

Closing Date: Entries will close with the secretary on Wednesday April 13th 2005.

Entry Fee: $75 Per horse. This includes a programme & Saturday evening dinner.

Team Entry - $20.

Dressage:

Grade 1 Dressage: Stage 1 HT Test 2

Grade 2 Dressage: Stage 2 Test C

Tests from August 2004 PCAV Dressage Book.

Secretary Mrs Val Armstrong 03 5158 6288

President Mrs Dallas Barton 03 5156 8460

Zone Representative Mr Steve Bragg 03 5157 6349

Club and Zone News

New Rule for Clubs in/out Recession Recession For a Club who does not run the compulsory 8 Official Rallies within 12 months. Clubs may make application to re-affliliate with PCAV whilst in the first 12 months of recession. The Zone Executive may grant Full Affiliation whilst in the first 12 months of recession after a satisfactory official club visit at a working rally. Any club in recess for more than 12 months shall be dis-affiliated and shall be wound up under By-law 25. Winding Up The Pony Club may be wound up by means of a special resolution passed at a general meeting duly convened to do so, such intention being clearly set out in the notice convening such a meeting.

Upon such a resolution being passed, all the property and assets of the Pony Club shall be disposed of to any association having similar purposes to that of the Pony Club with the approval of the Registrar, such association to be selected at the last meeting of the Pony Club, or if this is not done to the Pony Club Association of Victoria Inc.

Team Manager’s and their children Team Managers for Interstate and National Competitions The State Council is very insistent that all Team Man-agers/Chaperones/Coaches that go away with teams are not to be the parent of a rider in the team or disci-pline. Eg. A parent may coach the Showjumping Team if their child is in the Dressage Team. This is to avoid any conflict of interest between a parent and child in any team. This does not include Victorian State Championships such as the State Games, Zone Teams etc.

PC Showjumping

State Showjumping and Dressage Championships

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Grade 1 Dressage 1st Southern Metro Zone Julia Stewart 2nd North Eastern Zone Morgan Bennett 3rd West Gippsland Zone Rebecca Woff 4th Barwon Zone Samantha Whiting 5th Southern Metro Zone Taran Kelly 6th Southern Metro Zone Eleanor McCombe

Grade 3 Teams Dressage 1st West Gippsland Zone- Leanne Smith Victoria Green Adele Barkla 2nd East Gippsland Zone- Taylah Notting Tamara White Ebony Favaloro 3rd Barwon Zone Kayla Maguire Lesley Brown Sophia Anderson 4th Northern Zone Jason Scoot Rhiannon Gavalakis Brittany James 5th Central Zone Kirby Hoiles Kirsten Goldhahn Katherine Climas 6th Wannon Zone Leah Habel Danielle Bissett Kirsty Harworth

Grade 2 Teams Dressage 1st North Metro Zone- Christina McElwain Emmalee Weston Lia De Gruchy 2nd Barwon Zone Ben Terry Katrina Doodt Sarah Halson 3rd Central Zone Elsie O’Neill Jessica Villiers Bianca Truda 4th Sth Metro Zone Ruskshi Blacker Alysha Hart Nicole Wernke 5th West Gippsland Zone Corinne Winch Zoe Eley Donna Ford 6th Nth Eastern Zone Sinead Bouwmeester Catherine Masters Keawah Gasperotti

West Gippsland Zone hosted the championships at Tonimbuk on the 5 and 6 February 2005. After a week of dumping rain, it was extraordinary that the grounds held up very well. Tonimbuk has a slightly sandy base and this proved invaluable in Melbourne’s highest rainfall ever in a 24 hour period. The event ran well and the weather cleared for the competition. Many thanks to West Gippsland Zone for all the effort and enthusiasm they showed in running this event. With over 500 competitors, it is a never an easy task pulling it all together.

State Showjumping and Dressage Championships

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C Grade Teams Showjumping 1st East Gippsland Zone- Danae Davies, Stephanie Bond, Madeline Watts, Rebecca Hallett 2nd North Metro Zone Eliza Tully, Brittany Salthouse Caitlyn Woolley, Nicole Blanks 3rd Northern Zone Michelle Rodda, Alana Thompson Alison Morgan, Emma Shaw =4th West Gippsland Zone Lucie Carnelli, Rebecca Jinks Tiffany Joyce, Charley Beecroft =4th North Eastern Zone Emma Liarakas, Chantel Brock Harry Wetherall, Victoria Liarakos 5th Midland Zone Samantha Palmer, Jennifer Duffy Kate Stevens, Lachlan Etherton 6th Barwon Zone Louise Pettifer, Sarah Morris Rachel Cocks, Harrison Swan

B Grade Teams Showjumping 1st Northern Zone- Alyce Jones Edwina Hare Eliza Baldwin Kirsten Petzke 2nd Wannon Zone- Christina McVilly Josh Julius Laura Archer Shay Smith 3rd North Metro Zone Sarah Ferguson Christopher Blanks Toni Scattergood Lacey Paternoster 4th East Gippsland Zone Zoe Boulton Dan Mraz Erica Bromwich Michael Sandy 5th West Gippsland Zone Katherine Stewart Lucy Young Narelle McFee Felicity Jones

6th Southern Metro Zone Cassie Lowe Amanda Carroll Lisa Mullaney Lauren Mullaney

A Grade Showjumping 1st West Gippsland Zone Scott Taranto 2nd Midland Zone Kristie Austin =3rd Midland Zone Laura Jenkins =3rd Barwon Zone Georgina Birrell =3rd East Gipps Zone Daniel Watts 4th East Gipps Zone Samantha Harrington 5th North Eastern Zone Kylie Button 6th North Eastern Zone Nicole O’Shannessy

ZONE TEAMS CHALLENGE INFORMATION—21st & 22nd May 2005

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THE COMPETITION A Horse Trials event at PCAV Grade 3 and 4 level for qualified combinations. 12 riders for each grade from each Zone will be selected and will make up teams of 4 with the 3 best scores to count for final total. Each team will have its own identity and team members are encouraged to think up imaginative names for their team. THE DATE Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May, 2005 THE VENUE National Equestrian Centre, Werribee Park THE COST $55 per rider (Inc facility fee of $5.00 for Werribee Park) HOW TO ENTER An Expression of Interest is to be completed by each rider and signed by their District Commis-sioner. This is to be sent to their Zone Representa-tive who will select the 12 riders on previous per-formances THE RULES The competition will be run under PCAV rules. Rid-ing members must have attended 50%, and Associ-ate Members 25% of rallies in the past 12 months and have a minimum of 2 rallies on the horse they wish to enter. The combination must be graded by the District Commissioner and have completed at least two ODE’s at the appropriate level. Any rider who has been in pony club for more than two years and is over the age of 13 years must have attained their “C” certificate. See further notes below. GENERAL CONDITIONS This event is conducted by the Pony Club Association of Victoria Inc. All competitors enter at their own risk and the organisers will not be held responsible for any accident or injury to riders, horses or spectators The Zone Teams Challenge will be run under PCAV rules taken from the PCAV Horse Trials Rulebook, Print: August 2004 The Dressage Test will be taken from the PCAV Dressage Rules for Pony Club August 2004. Grade 3 : Stage 3 Test D (Sand Arena) Grade 4 Stage 4 Test D (Grassed arena)

Showjumping will be held in the indoor arena

The Cross Country course will be ready for walking after 2pm on Saturday 21st May 2005. Each Team must nominate a Team Manager

SCORING The top 3 scores from each team will be counted and all team members will be eligible for a ribbon PRIZES Sashes to 6th place will be awarded to the success-ful teams ACCOMODATION Camping Facilities Competitors may park horse trucks and floats at the Werribee Park Equestrian Centre Caravans can be hired from May Tow Caravans 03 9742 4576 Bay City Caravans 03 5250 2595 Motel Accomodation Monte Villa Motor Inn 78 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing 03 9748 7700 Werribee Park Motor Inn 112 Duncans Road, Werribee 03 9741 7222 Werribee Motor Lodge 6 Tower Road, Werribee 03 9741 9944 West Gate Motor Inn Cnr Geelong & Aviation Roads, Laverton 03 9369 1811

STABLES AND YARDS Yards are available at no charge (there are plenty of them) Stables can be booked directly with Werribee Park Ph: 03 9741 7672 ENQUIRIES Petie Marshall 1343 Darlington Road, TERANG Ph: 03 5592 7212 Fax: 03 5592 7211 Email: [email protected] Proudly sponsored by:

New Website Over 6000 visitors

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The new website, membership database and events database is well underway with the site starting to take shape. Feel free to have a look at

www.ponyclubvic.org.au The rules are on-line, Council Minutes, the results are on-line just to name a few. This new website houses all our membership and events information. Club and Zone Secretaries are being issued with a password and they will be able to view, update membership and events information on-line. We will be running training for club secretaries in 2005 on how to use this technology. Clubs will be able to up-date their own website contained within this site. If you can use Microsoft Word then your club can manage it’s own website. Clubs who already have a standalone website, we will be linking that site to your club pages with ponyclubvic.org.au The end result will be a system that clubs, zones, state share to manage our data that is accessible at every level by nominated club delegates. With the support of Sport and Recreation Victoria, PCAV is paying for all development and hosting of the site.

Passwords being issued to club officials

PB Showjumping

CALENDAR OF EVENTS—SEE www.ponyclubvic.org.au Event Start Date End Date Organiser

MARCH 2005 Event Start Date End Date Organiser Yeringberg Horse Trials 5-Mar-05 6-Mar-05 Northern Metropolitan Zone Ballarat Pony Club Dressage and Showjump Challenge 5-Mar-05 5-Mar-05 Ballarat Pony Club North Metro Zone Yerrringberg Saddle Up Horse Tria 5-Mar-05 6-Mar-05 Northern Metropolitan Zone Penshurst Pony Club 21+ Under Gymkhana 5-Mar-05 5-Mar-05 Penshurst Pony Club Deniliquin Pony Club Deniliquin Show (PC Events) 6-Mar-05 6-Mar-05 Deniliquin Pony Club Kergunyah Pony Club Horse Trials - State Qual. 6-Mar-05 6-Mar-05 Kergunyah Pony Club Wannon Zone Rally Day 6-Mar-05 6-Mar-05 Wannon Zone Camperdown PC Rally 6-Mar-05 6-Mar-05 Camperdown Pony Club Tatura Pony Club Gymkhana 6-Mar-05 6-Mar-05 Tatura Pony Club Ballarat Pony Club Ballarat Interschools Challenge 7-Mar-05 7-Mar-05 Ballarat Pony Club Midland Zone C Certificate Nominations close 12-Mar-05 12-Mar-05 Midland Zone Orbost Pony Club Horse Trials 12-Mar-05 12-Mar-05 Orbost Pony Club Apsley Pony Club Combined Dressage and Hickstead 12-Mar-05 12-Mar-05 Apsley Pony Club Barwon Valley Pony Club Senior ODE 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Barwon Valley Pony Club Benalla Pony Club Horse Trials - State Qual 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Benalla Pony Club Charlton Pony Club Horse Trials 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Charlton Pony Club Bealiba Pony Club Gymkhana 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Bealiba Pony Club Heytesbury Pony Club ODE 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Heytesbury Pony Club Apsley Pony Club Hickstead and Combined Dressage 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Apsley Pony Club Bullengarook Pony Club Horse Trials 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Bullengarook Pony Club Orbost Pony Club Gymkhana 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Orbost Pony Club Morwell Pony Club Annual Show 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Morwell Pony Club Lakes Entrance Pony Club Gymkhana 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Lakes Entrance Pony Club Corner Inlet Pony Club Gymkhana 13-Mar-05 13-Mar-05 Corner Inlet Pony Club Castlemaine Pony Club Showjumping Gymkhana 14-Mar-05 14-Mar-05 Castlemaine Pony Club Harcourt Pony Club - Showjumping day 14-Mar-05 14-Mar-05 Harcourt Pony Club Tullamarine Pony Club Show 14-Mar-05 14-Mar-05 Tullamarine Pony Club Lancefield Pony Club Combined Training Day 14-Mar-05 14-Mar-05 Lancefield & District Pony Club Midland Zone C Certificate Theory examination 16-Mar-05 16-Mar-05 Midland Zone Midland Zone camp 19-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Midland Zone Yarrambat Pony Club Horse Trials 19-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Yarrambat Pony Club Allan Mitchell Clinic 19-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 North Eastern Zone Wodonga Show 19-Mar-05 19-Mar-05 Wodonga Show Society North Zone Instructors Clinic 19-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Northern Zone Ballarat Pony Club Great Western Dressage 19-Mar-05 21-Mar-05 Ballarat Pony Club Bacchus Marsh Pony Club ODE 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Bacchus Marsh Pony Club Moyhu Pony Club Horse Trials 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Moyhu Pony Club Tooradin Pony Club Horse Trials 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Southern Metropolitan Zone Bendigo Pony Club Open Show 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Bendigo Pony Club Emu Creek Pony Club ODE 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Emu Creek Pony Club Gisborne Pony Club Gymkhana 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Gisborne Pony Club St Andrews Pony Club Horse Trials 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 St Andrews Pony Club Trafalgar Pony Club Gymkhana 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Trafalgar Pony Club Beveridge & District Pony Club Combined Training D 20-Mar-05 20-Mar-05 Beveridge & District Pony Club Buchan Pony Club Horse Trials 26-Mar-05 26-Mar-05 Buchan Pony Club Bethanga Pony Club Gymkhana 26-Mar-05 26-Mar-05 Bethanga Pony Club Hamilton Pony Club ODE 26-Mar-05 26-Mar-05 Hamilton Pony Club Yarra Glen Pony Club Horse Show 27-Mar-05 27-Mar-05 Yarra Glen & District Pony Club Riddell's Creek Pony Club Easter Horse Trials 27-Mar-05 28-Mar-05 Riddells Creek Pony Club Smythesdale Pony Club Clinic 27-Mar-05 27-Mar-05 Smythesdale Pony Club Riddells Creek Pony Club Easter Horse Trials 27-Mar-05 29-Mar-05 Riddells Creek Pony Club Pakenham Pony Club Pakenham Teams Games Day 27-Mar-05 27-Mar-05 Pakenham Pony Club Buchan Pony Club Gymkhana 28-Mar-05 28-Mar-05 Buchan Pony Club Barwon Zone Meeting 29-Mar-05 29-Mar-05 Barwon Zone Midland zone meeting 29-Mar-05 29-Mar-05 Midland Zone Midland Zone Award of Merit 31-Mar-05 31-Mar-05 Midland Zone Southern Metro Zone Meeting 31-Mar-05 31-Mar-05 Southern Metropolitan Zone

CALENDAR OF EVENTS—SEE www.ponyclubvic.org.au

APRIL 2005 Event Start Date End Date Organiser Northern Zone Meeting 1-Apr-05 1-Apr-05 Northern Zone Midland Zone C Certificate Riding Exam 2-Apr-05 2-Apr-05 Midland Zone National Mounted Games Snr Selection 2-Apr-05 2-Apr-05 NMG Kerang Pony Club Open Gymkhana 2-Apr-05 2-Apr-05 Kerang Pony Club Lochard Pony Club One Day Event 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Lochard Pony Club Cohuna Pony Club Navigational Ride 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Cohuna Pony Club Shepparton Pony Club Horse Trials 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Shepparton Pony Club Central Zone Dressage Day 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Central Zone Main Ridge Pony Club Horse Trials 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Main Ridge Pony Club Wannon Zone Rally Day 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Wannon Zone Camperdown PC Rally 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Camperdown Pony Club Mornington Peninsula Pony Club Games 3-Apr-05 3-Apr-05 Mornington Peninsula Pony Club Central Zone Meeting 5-Apr-05 5-Apr-05 Central Zone Wannon Zone Meeting 6-Apr-05 6-Apr-05 Wannon Zone Ballan Pony Club Two Day SJ and CC 7-Apr-05 8-Apr-05 Ballan Pony Club Barwon Zone C and D Instructor's Clinic 9-Apr-05 9-Apr-05 Barwon Zone Finley Pony Club Games and SJ Day 9-Apr-05 9-Apr-05 Finley Pony Club Barry Hillier Memorial Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 North Eastern Zone Ballan Pony Club Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Ballan Pony Club Tatura Pony Club Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Tatura Pony Club Albury Pony Club Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Albury Pony Club Central Zone Dressage Day 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Central Zone Midland Zone Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Midland Zone West District Pony Club Challenge 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Western District Pony Club Whittlesea Pony Club CTD 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Whittlesea Pony Club Macedon pony Club Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Macedon Pony Club NEZ Close Date For State Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 North Eastern Zone Hurstbridge Pony Club Dressage Day 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Hurstbridge Pony Club Glenlyon & District PClub Horse Trials 10-Apr-05 10-Apr-05 Glenlyon & District Pony Club PCAV State Council Meeting 12-Apr-05 12-Apr-05 PCAV State Close Date for State Horse Trials 14-Apr-05 14-Apr-05 PCAV Eltham Pony Club Hickstead 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Eltham & District Pony Club Yarrambat Pony Club Games Day 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Yarrambat Pony Club Dennington PC Dressage and SJ Day 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Dennington Pony Club Cobram PC JC Grade 5 Horse Trials 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Cobram & District Pony Club Mandurang South PC Horse Trials 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Mandurang South Pony Club Macedone Pony Club Horse Trials 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Macedon Pony Club Whittlesea PC Combined Training Day 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Whittlesea Pony Club Portalington Pony Club Junior ODE 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Portarlington Pony Club Bright PC Gymkhana and Showjumping 17-Apr-05 17-Apr-05 Bright & District Pony Club Corio/Mooralbool Pony Club ODE 24-Apr-05 24-Apr-05 Corio & Moorabool Pony Club Rokewood Pony Club Winter Gymkhana 24-Apr-05 24-Apr-05 Rokewood Pony Club Central Zone Games, Flat/Musical 24-Apr-05 24-Apr-05 Central Zone Central Zone Lowden Shield 24-Apr-05 24-Apr-05 Central Zone Midland Zone Games, Flat/Musical 24-Apr-05 24-Apr-05 Midland Zone Howlong Pony Club Event 24-Apr-05 24-Apr-05 Howlong Pony Club Heywood Pony Club ODE 24-Apr-05 24-Apr-05 Heywood & District Pony Club PCAV State Horse Trials Championships 30-Apr-05 1-May-05 PCAV

Club and Zone News

New Guidelines for Grading GUIDELINES FOR GRADING

Important Note: This document is designed to assist District Commissioners and Members in general, to understand the grading process. However, this document is not intended to replace the current rules. Therefore, this document must be read in conjunction with all of the current PCAV Rule books which are available from the PCAV.

What is Grading Grading is based on the ability of the horse and rider as a combination, thereby providing the opportunity for each combination to compete at a standard com-mensurate with their ability.

The grading is achieved by assessing the capability of the horse and rider as a combination, irrespective of the age of the rider or the size of the horse, or the horse's previous grading or performance. A separate grading is required for each discipline.

A competition is not the place for schooling or instruction.

Grading should only occur when the combination is capable of competing safely, and this applies to all age groups. Downgrading of combinations is allowed in special cases, and this is at the discretion of the District Commissioner.

The District Commissioner is responsible for all grading, and this decision shall be final. The grading may be achieved by one of the following procedures:

(i) if sufficiently experienced, the District Commissioner may grade on their own initiative after taking into consideration all relevant information such as competitive ability performances.

(ii) Alternatively, the District Commissioner may solicit assistance from a Grading Panel consisting of Club Instructors, other knowledgeable persons, the Zone Chief Instructor or their Appointee.

Care should be taken to ensure that parents do not unduly influence the grading of their children.

The combination must have attended two Club Rallies before being graded.

The initial grading must take place at a Rally Day. Re-grading may be done at a time other than on a Rally Day.

All grading’s must be recorded on the rider's current Membership Card and signed by the District Commissioner.

The Following Must Be Noted When Grading (a) HORSE TRIALS - Grades range from Grade 1, to Grade 5. Combinations are graded according to their level of safety and competence in dressage, cross coun-try and show jumping.

(b) SHOW JUMPING (other than in Horse Trials) grades are PA, PB, PC, PD and PE. The combination needs to be competent enough to negotiate second and third rounds over obstacles with increased heights and spreads.

NOTE: There that the dimensions for Pony Club Show Jumping differ from those in the Horse Trials Show Jumping phase.

(c) DRESSAGE GRADES (other than for Horse Trials) are known as Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4 and Stage 5.

It is often wrongly assumed that no harm is done if a combination is over-faced (i.e. graded higher than their true competency level) in Dressage. However, it is in the dressage arena that we see riders losing patience and sometimes tempers, with the horses nervously anticipating nothing but trouble when the combination is attempting a Test beyond their capability. Refer to the Dressage rule book for further information.

(d) COMBINED TRAINING GRADES are Grade 1, to Grade 5. Combinations are graded according to their competence and safety in dressage and show jumping.

It should be noted that there is no relationship between the heights and spreads in the Show Jumping phase of Horse Trials and those in Pony Club Graded Show Jumping.

(e) HICKSTEAD Grade 1 to Grade 5.

Hickstead competitions are conducted under Horse Trials rules and therefore that Gradeing will apply.

Please read the current PCAV Rule Books to note the differences between Show Jumping for Horse Trials and Pony Club Graded Show Jumping.

Grading Horse Trials No horse under four (4) years of age is eligible to compete in a Horse Trials. No horse should be graded until he turns four.

Riders in Horse Trials must be at least eight (8) years of age to be eligible to compete.

The heights and spreads, number of obstacles and speeds which all Pony Clubs must use for cross country jumps and show jumps in Horse Trials can be found in the PCAV rule books.

The following table refers to the heights and spreads for Horse Trials as of September 2004.

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New Guidelines for Grading MAXIMUM HEIGHTS AND SPREADS (Cross Country and Show Jumping)

GRADE MAX Height MAX Spread at highest point

Grade 1 1.05m 1.20m

Grade 2 0.90m 0.90m

Grade 3 0.75m 0.65m

Grade 4 0.60m 0.50m

Grade 5 0.45m 0.45m

(a) HORSE TRIALS — DRESSAGE PHASE The Candidate rides a Test at the appropriate standard from "Dressage for the Pony Club", (i.e. Stage 5 for Grade 5) and is marked according to the Scale of Marks in the current edition of "Dressage for the Pony Club". The combination must obtain a score of 50% or more.

(b) HORSE TRIALS — CROSS COUNTRY PHASE Where possible a cross country course, set at the height and spread suitable for the grade, should be used. Where a cross country course is not availably, the use of show jumps built at some distance from each other and resembling as much as possible cross country fences, should be used. The course need not be full length, but should have at least eight (8) obstacles. Start and finish markers should be in place. See PCAV Horse Trials Rules for information on Water Jumps.

The course should be measured, and the Time Allowed established according to the speed for each grade as shown in "Horse Trials Rules, Combined Training Rules, Guidelines for Show Jumping Judges and Course Builders".

After walking the course, the candidate then rides it, at the prescribed speed; and should be judged and scored as per the Cross Country rules as set down in "Horse Trials Rules".

If the combination of horse and rider incurs three (2) disobediences, not only at one obstacle, but anywhere within the course, then that combination will not be graded, or upgraded. This means that, for example, if the combination has one disobedience at obstacle 1, another at obstacle 3, and a further disobedience at obstacle 7, OR all two disobediences at any one obstacle, then that combination will not be considered suitable for grading, or up-grading.

To be considered for grading, or up-grading, the combination must be able to complete the course with control, and without difficulty.

(c) HORSE TRIALS — SHOW JUMPING PHASE A course should be built according to the specifications for the appropriate grade as shown in "PCAV Horse Trials Rules" i.e. most obstacles at maximum height and spread. The course need not be full length, but should contain at least six (6) obstacles. Start and finish markers should be in place; and the course should be measured, and the Time Allowed established.

The candidate then rides the course at the prescribed speed, and is judged and scored as per the Horse Trials Show Jumping rules as set down in "Horse Trials Rules".

If the combination of horse and rider incurs three (2) disobediences, not only at one obstacle, but anywhere within the course, then that combination will not be graded, or upgraded. NB there are no increases in the dimensions on the height of the obstacles as only one round is jumped.

Horse Trials grading MUST be recorded on the rider's current Membership card.

Grading Combined Training (a) DRESSAGE — The Candidate rides a Test at the appropriate standard from "Dressage for the Pony Club", (e.g. Stage 5 for Grade 5) and is marked according to the Scale of Marks in the current edition of "Dressage for the Pony Club". The combination must obtain a score of 50% or more.

(b) SHOW JUMPING — A course should be built according to the specifications for the appropriate grade as stated in the current edition of "Horse Trials Rules, Combined Training Rules, Guidelines for Show Jumping Judges and Course Builders", page 21. Most of the obstacles should be at maximum height and spread. The course need not be full length, but it should contain at least six (6) obstacles.

Start and finish markers should be in place; the course should be measured and the Time Allowed established.

The Candidate then rides the course at the prescribed speed, and is judged and scored as set down in the current edition of the PCAV "Horse Trials Rules", Penalties for Show Jumping.

If the combination of horse and rider incurs three (2) disobediences, not only at one obstacle, but anywhere within the course, then that combination will not be graded or upgraded.

The grading for Combined Training MUST be recorded on the rider's current Membership Card.

Guidelines For Pony Club Graded Show Jumping The heights and spreads which all Pony Clubs must use for Show Jumping competitions are set down in the current edition of the PCAV publications.

Refer to the current rules for Show Jumping dimensions and the maximum heights and spreads to be used in the FIRST ROUND of the first event on a day of competition.

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New Guidelines for Grading The following table refers to the heights as of September 2004

MAXIMUM STARTING HEIGHTS AND SPREADS

GRADE MAX. Height MAX. Spread

A grade 1.15m 1.50m

B Grade 1.00m 1.20m

C Grade 0.85m 0.90m

D Grade 0.70m 0.75m

E Grade 0.53m 0.53m

PA GRADE — to consist of top combinations who are competing favorably in PB Grade events.

PB GRADE — to consist of combinations showing potential to go to the :op, but the horse and/or the rider are lacking in the necessary experience ;or PA Grade events.

PC GRADE — to consist of combinations with less ability and experience, but too advanced for PD Grade.

PD GRADE — to consist of combinations just beginning to compete in jumping competitions.

PE GRADE — for the genuine beginner on a small pony.

It must be remembered that the heights and spreads specified for each Grade, are the heights for the first round of the first event on the day of a competition. After two or three rounds (PB, PC, PD, PE) the combination will be negotiating jumps 0.15m (6") to 0.23m (9") in excess of the maximum starting height. This factor must be considered when deciding the grading for each combination. If any combination in any grade consider they would be over-faced in a jump off (i.e. the second and third rounds) they need not continue.

N.B.: there is no restriction on the finishing height for PA events.

Suggestions For Grading A Group Of Riders For Show Jumping. A Show Jumping course should be built at the maximum starting height for PE Grade. Start and finish markers should be in place; the course should be measured and the Time Allowed established.

Combination obstacles are not recommended for PE Grade. Treble obstacles are permitted in PA, PB and PC grades only.

All riders wishing to be graded at PE standard must complete the course with control and without difficulty. The course is then raised 7.5 cm (3") for the second round, and then raised a further 7.5 cm (3") for the third round.

Only those combinations of horse and rider who complete the second and third rounds in a manner considered satisfactory will be graded PE. Any combi-nation considered NOT satisfactory will not be given a grading.

Any combination of horse and rider which appears capable of progressing to the next grade, will be permitted to make the attempt.

The course is then set at the maximum starting height for PD grade, and all riders wishing to be graded, or upgraded, to PD standard must complete the course with control, and without difficulty. The course is then raised 7.5 cm (3") for the second round; then raised a further 7.5 cm (3") for the third round.

Only those combinations completing the second and third rounds in a manner considered satisfactory will be graded PD. Any Combination aspiring for grading, or up-grading, to that standard, who appear to be over-faced in the jump-off (second or third rounds) need not continue, and will remain at the lower grade.

Any combination of horse and rider which appears capable of progressing to the next grade will be permitted to make the attempt.

The same procedure is followed for all other grades, with any combination of horse and rider which has been previously graded, starting at the standard at which they are already graded (not above it), and working up if it is considered they are capable of doing so.

In all cases the need to "hasten slowly" should be strongly advocated. Grading was instigated to encourage riders and horses to keep jumping, and every effort should be made to encourage and assist competitors, but it must be understood that organized competitions are not the time or place for schooling or for instruction, and that a properly graded combination will always give a good performance.

The grading for Show Jumping MUST be recorded on the rider's current Membership Card.

Re-Grading Those responsible for grading must be aware of the dangers involved in upgrading, especially from PB to PA grade, before the combination is ready.

It must be remembered that there is no height limit to the finish of PA grade therefore the combination must be confident of coping with the required standard.

If it is considered that a combination AT ANY STANDARD, is having difficulty with its present grading then that combination may be reviewed by the District Commissioner. This may result in re-grading the combination to a lower grade.

The re-grading for Show Jumping must be recorded on the rider's current Membership Card.

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New Guidelines for Grading Guidelines For Grading Dressage This procedure is for dressage only, and need not be used for Horse Trials Dressage.

It is suggested that conditions for a dressage grading day should, as nearly as possible, resemble those at a competition day, so the grading can be based on a true assessment of the combinations.

Suggested Standards that should be expected at the various stages

Stage 5 – For the youngest groups, say 8, 9 and 10 years. Also for those riders under 15 who are riding their first test.

Stage 4 – For beginners 15 years and over and for more experienced juniors.

Stage 3 – For older beginners, more experienced juniors and senior riders on young horses.

Stage 2 – For more experienced riders capable of riding the horse with more accuracy and correct bend

Stage 1 – For the more advanced rider capable of riding the horse with correct rhythm and bend.

Well before a grading day the following should apply :-

a) Announce well in advance the date of the grading day.

b) Advise which Tests must be learned from the current PCAV Dressage Rules book.

c) Invite prior applications for grading.

d) It is advisable but not compulsory, that there be two (2) judges for each test so there can be no recriminations. (Club Instructors may be used as Judges, or outside Judges may be asked to officiate). Judges should be asked to make as many constructive comments as possible.

e) Prepare sufficient scoring sheets for all tests.

f) Appoint a penciller for each judge.

g) A dressage arena of the appropriate size, squared and with the correct markers in place, must be used.

Each combination of horse and rider will receive an official grading only after the District Commissioner and the Judges have conferred at the end of the day. If these conditions are clearly understood by both the Members and Parents then the possibility of discord should be avoided.

Suggested Methods for Dressage Assessment (A) When the combination of horse and rider has not been previously graded for Dressage.

ROUND 1 The candidate will ride Test "A" from the Stage in the book Dressage rule book, at which the Club D.C. and the Club instructor/s consider the combination will be capable. (It is preferable to err on the conservative side by starting too low, rather than too high). Read the rule book about dressage grades.

After the completion of the test the judges confer, then both score sheets are handed to the rider, who must be given plenty of time to study the comments, and note the marks awarded for each movement.

If a satisfactory score (60% or more) has been achieved, the combination will proceed to Round 2.

If the score is NOT satisfactory (under 60%) the combination will ride the same Test "A" again, and if improved, and the judge's comments have been acted upon, the combination may be considered good enough, and be permitted to go on to Round 2.

ROUND 2 The candidate will ride the last test from the same Stage as Test "A" in the first Round (see the Stages in the Dressage rule book), after which the judges will confer again, and both score sheets will be handed to the rider to study the comments.

If a satisfactory score is again achieved the combination will be permitted to go on to Round 3.

If the score in Round 2 is NOT satisfactory the combination will ride the test again, and if improved, may be permitted to go on to Round 3.

If the score is NOT improved at the second attempt, it may be safely assumed that the combination should remain graded at that Stage.

If the combination performed two unsatisfactory tests in Round 1 and in Round 2, it should be considered allowing the combination to perform at a lower Stage.

ROUND 3 The candidate will ride Test "A" from the next Stage up, after which the judges confer, then hand the score sheets to the rider.

If a reasonable score has been achieved the combination may safely be graded at that Stage.

If the score achieved is not satisfactory, the candidate may be permitted to ride the same test again, and if improved, and the judge's comments acted upon, the combination may be graded at that Stage, but if there is no improvement that combination should remain graded at a lower Stage.

(B) When the combination of horse and rider has been previously graded for Dressage, and wishes to be upgraded.

The candidate should begin in Round 2, and ride the last test in the Stage at which he was previously graded, after which the judges confer, then hand the score sheets to the rider.

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New Guidelines for Grading If the score is satisfactory the combination will go on to Round 3.

If the score is not satisfactory, the combination will ride the same test again, and if improved, and the judge's comments acted upon, the combination may be permitted to go on to Round 3.

If the score is not improved at the second attempt, it may be safely assumed that the combination should remain graded at that Stage.

ROUND 4 The candidate will ride Test "A" from the next Stage up, after which the judges confer, then hand the score sheets to the rider.

If a reasonable score has been achieved the combination may be graded at that Stage, but if the score is not satisfactory, the combination may ride the same test again. If there is improvement the combination' MAY be upgraded, but if there is no improvement that combination should remain graded at the lower Stage.

Dressage grading’s and re-grading’s must be recorded on the rider's current Membership Card.

K Certificate Information Minimum Age

• 14 years Certificate & Badge Colour

• Purple Pre-Requisite

• “D” and “C” Certificate Objective

• The objective of the “K” Certificate is to widen the candidate's experience in various aspects of horsemaster-ship and to become an active, efficient and thoughtful rider.

Learning Outcomes • The K Certificate differs from the previous with the introduction of Practical Tests and Optional Subjects. The

candidate must choose seven of the following subjects in which to become proficient • The subjects are divided into three sections and the candidate must choose two from each of the sections

and one additional subject from any of the sections. • All work must be recorded on Work Certificates and these must be submitted to the Examining body.(Work

Certificates are available from the State Office) Section A

• Show Jumping, Cross Country Riding, Riding at a given pace, Give a show of agility with the horse, Tent peg-ging, Stock Work, Polo or Polocrosse, Dressage, Hunting

Section B • Knots, Course Design for Show Jumping, Course Design for Cross Country, Leather work, Clipping, Shoeing,

Lungeing Section C

• Endurance riding, Track work, Harness and Driving of a Harness Horse, Breaking In, Mare and Foal, Showing, First Aid, Community work, Any youth oriented activity

In addition to Work Certificates, the candidate will also be examined on riding ability, horse care and horsemanship to a greater extent than in the previous certificates.

Compulsory • Active Riding – Must have extensive experience in at least TWO of the activities in section A. • Distance Ride

o The candidate must prepare a horse for, and ride in a distance of at least 40kms. o Speed and care of the horse on a ride to be checked by Pony Club Officials, and recorded on a work

sheet. o Time of ride not to exceed 4 hours.

• Horse Care • Presentation • Agility • Horsemastership and General Knowledge • Horse Health • Horse Handling Safely and efficiently

Evaluation Practical

• In order to pass the K Certificate the candidate must be competent in the learning outcomes outlined above. Written Exam

• Conducted on either on the 1st Sunday in July or the 2nd Sunday in November each year • The written exam will take approximately 45 minutes and the candidate must have a mark of at least 65% to

pass. Examiner

• Examined by Zone Examiners

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New Guidelines for Showing These Guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the current PCAV Gear Checkers Guidelines. Plaiting the horse is optional for all PCAV competitions. TURNOUT Turnout is Judged on the presentation of both the rider and the horse. The following are taken into consideration, cleanliness of both horse and rider, fit of the gear and the suitability of both. Pony Club Uniform as outlined be-low must be worn. Horse must be presented in a snaffle bridle, spurs and gloves may be worn. A whip if carried must not exceed 75cm. RIDING CLASSESS Pony Club Uniform as outlined below must be worn. Horse must be presented in a snaffle bridle. LEAD CLASSESS Handler must be in correct Pony Club Uniform as outlined below. A whip not exceeding 110 cm, excluding the lash, may be carried.

Uniform • White shirt with PCAV tie or approved tie, and/or the official PCAV Polo Shirt (short or long sleeved) and/or

PCAV Skivvy with the PCAV logo • Woollen jumper or Official PCAV Polar Fleece Jumper or PCAV Polar Fleece vest • Jodhpurs or moleskin trousers in white, oatmeal, banana, fawn • Short jodhpur boots, long boots or gaiters in black or brown. Must be fully soled, smooth leather or rubber synthetic

material. A shallow ripple is acceptable • Medical armbands must be worn on the arm

Helmets • Riding helmet complying with ASA/NZ3838 must be worn at all times whilst mounted. From January 2005 may

also include EN1384 and ASTMF1163 Standard helmets.

Optional items • Sash, if registered with PCAV as an official part of Club Uniform • PCAV Logo items • Embroidered badges are permitted on approved PCAV supplied clothing. The club name in lettering not more than

50mm in height may be placed on the back of the garment. • Club logos are permitted on jumpers. • Gaiters must be full grain leather on the exposed side and fasten down the back, may be either black or brown with

matching coloured boots • Riding gloves • PCAV badge • Efficiency test disc or material strip

All visible body piercing must be removed or securely taped.

Saddlery • A snaffle Bridle and snaffle bit with or without a noseband, as outlined in the current PCAV Dressage book or Gear

Check Guidelines, must be used. • A saddle cloth must be used • Stirrup leathers must be on the outside of the saddle flap and not tied down

Whips • A whip may be used but must not exceed 75cm in length inclusive of the flap which must be flat

Spurs • Spurs may be worn. They must be blunt, less than 2cm and without rowels. The shank must come out of the centre

of the heel and be strait or curved downwards

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STATE COUNCIL MINUTES

Meeting held at PCAV State Office “Irving House” 12 Warleigh Grove North Brighton,

on Monday 7th February 2005 at 10.00am. 1. OPEN MEETING 2. PRESENT / APOLOGIES

Present: President – Stephen Coffey, Vice President – Jan Faulkner, Vice President – Neil Clinton, Treasurer – Janice Ray, BZ – Phillip Cobbledick, CZ – Glenda Perry, EGZ – Stephen Bragg, MZ – Kaye Blanchard, NMZ – Wendy Olenick, NZ – Fiona Matheson, NEZ – Jess Hull, SMZ – Ron Gates, WZ – Petie Marshall, WGZ – Annie White. EO – James Fitzpatrick, SCD – Clare Lewin Apologies: WGZ – Vicki Kneebone

3. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES (9th November 2004)

Moved Phillip Cobbledick That the Minutes of the meeting held on 9 November 2004 be approved. Seconded Jess Hull Wendy Olenick raised that the State Council had previously instructed the National Mounted Games Committee that Albert Pol was not to be Team Manager as he had a son in the team for the Senior National Mounted Games. Steve Bragg responded that the only option was Albert Pol. Moved Wendy Olenick That the Council write to the National Mounted Games Committee expressing the disappointment that the Council instruction was not implemented that a parent of a team member was not to be Team Manager for a National Mounted Games Team. A written response is requested by 31 March 2005. As part of PCAV processes, a review of travel sub-sidies and instructor fees is being undertaken. That a letter be sent to NMG Committee regarding nominations for committee positions be required by 31 March 2005. Seconded Jess Hull Carried

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Items not ready for Council requiring additional development 4.1 2005/2006 Training 4.2 Zone Authority Motion 4.3 DCI Training 4.4 Organisational communication flow 4.5 Commencing an asset review 4.6 National Mounted Games Committee Appointments 4.7 Letter from Macedon to State Games Committee 4.8 Polocrosse Pony Club Competition 4.9 Participation Survey for April - 111 clubs responded

5. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND DECISION 5.1 Rules re-write for governance motions That Janice Ray and James Fitzpatrick continue to format the revised Rules for the three previous motions. The mo-tions will be tabled for club approval to the AGM in August. 5.2 State Games Championships (date, venue)

Moved: Fiona Matheson That the previous motion (Sept 2005) decision be recinded. The motion stated “ That the Flat Teams, Musical Ride, Games Championship be moved to WPNEC on the weekend of 1 and 2 2005 onwards” Seconded Kaye Blanchard Lost

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Moved Phillip Cobbledick That the Council review, at the November 2005 State Council Meeting, the timing and location of the State Games, Flat Teams and Musical Ride Championships for 2006 after the 2005 Championships held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre on 1 and 2 October 2005. Seconded Petie Marshall Carried Recorded against : Jess Hull, Ron Gates, Fiona Matheson, Kaye Blanchard, Annie White, Steve Bragg. A long discussion as to the State Games venue, timing, etc. The whole PCAV calendar was discussed to look at the possible options for all championships. The clubs should have an input.

5.3 Leaving Age Review

The survey showed that 65% of clubs that voted were in favour of the age change to 26 and 75% of clubs voted. Moved Stephen Bragg That the leaving age for PCAV be 25 years of age with membership entitlements continuing to 30 June following. This ByLaw change is to be effective 1 July 2005. The policy for implementation will be reviewed including current Victorian legislation and PCAV Policy to ensure all operational requirements are met. Seconded Fiona Matheson Carried Against : Phillip Cobbledick, Neil Clinton, Jess Hull

5.4 Membership Fees 2005-2006

Discussion was based on the assumptions that insurance will be passed on at cost and the membership fees will be sufficient to cover the operations of the organisation. The State has a number of large projects next year including Nationals in WA, travel re-imbursements and associated costs. Insurance costs could be volatile in future years and surpluses should be set aside to cover any future rises. Some clubs have expressed that the fees are acceptable at $60 but they would like to see the services increased such as first aid to improve the operations. PCAV needs to quantify the programs which will take some 12 months from planning to implementation. Moved Phillip Cobbledick That the membership fees for Riding and Associate Members be $60 for 2005-2006. Seconded Neil Clinton Carried Annual Fees notices must clearly define insurance and membership fees.

5.5 Boolarra Pony Club (WGZ to EGZ)

Moved Stephen Bragg That Boolarra’s zone transfer paperwork is complete and the transfer is accepted by WGZ and EGZ. Seconded Jess Hull Carried

5.6 Sponsorship – Saddleworld and Ridley

That Saddleworld be approved to be a sponsor of the State Championships, NMG Teams and Events with the supply of 60 woollen rugs as prizes. That Ridley Barastoc be approved as a sponsor for $5000 for a new Zone Training program. That the Executive Officer develops a sponsorship strategy so as a State Sponsor does not conflict with a Zone for the running of State Championships.

5.7 WA Nationals Team Selection

Expressions of Interest finalised by Friday 11 February 2005. Selection will be announced on 28 February 2005. Co-ordinator for the event is Neil Clinton.

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5.8 National Police Checks/Instructor Survey That the National Police Checks be placed on-hold pending the outcome of the “Volunteers working with Children Bill”. This bill is currently for public comment and is proposed for implementation for the not-for-profit organisations in Victo-ria. The Executive Officer to attend the Directors of Sport meeting in February and Vicsport is preparing a joint submission for sports.

5.9 Rules Committee recommendations Recession for clubs Moved Phillip Cobbledick

That the recession rule as documented by approved with amendment “Shall be wound up”. CLUB RECESSION Recession For a Club who does not run the compulsory 8 Official Rallies within 12 months. Clubs may make application to re-affliliate with PCAV whilst in the first 12 months of recession. The Zone Executive may grant Full Affiliation whilst in the first 12 months of recession after a satisfactory official club visit at a working rally. Any club in recess for more than 12 months shall be dis-affiliated and shall be wound up under Bylaw 25. Winding Up The Pony Club may be wound up by means of a special resolution passed at a general meeting duly convened to do so, such intention being clearly set out in the notice convening such a meeting. Upon such a resolution being passed, all the property and assets of the Pony Club shall be disposed of to any asso-ciation having similar purposes to that of the Pony Club with the approval of the Registrar, such association to be se-lected at the last meeting of the Pony Club, or if this is not done to the Pony Club Association of Victoria Inc.

Seconded Stephen Bragg Carried Time in Cross Country Moved Neil Clinton That the current rules apply with no change. Seconded Petie Marshall Carried

Pure Showjumping PD Grade maximum spreads Moved Phillip Cobbledick

That the new maximum spread for PD Showjumping by .75m from 1 March 2005. Seconded Neil Clinton Carried

Points Grading System

Moved Jess Hull Any combination who consistently places at any level of Horse Trials, Combined Training Days, Dressage or Show-jumping must be re-assessed by the District Commissioner or their representative to be encouraged to be re-graded or only be able to ride HC at future competitions. A points grading system has been rejected.

Seconded Fiona Matheson Carried 5.10 International Games Rider Ratification – Beau Karolos

Moved Wendy Olenick That Beau Karolos’s selection be ratified by the State Council Seconded Stephen Bragg Carried

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5.11 Workplace Agreement Moved Stephen Bragg That the workplace agreement be approved Seconded Jess Hull Carried

5.12 State Travel Subsidy Moved Kaye Blanchard That the PCAV Treasurer and Executive Officer continue to develop an expense re-imbursement model in cluding all members of State Council and present a paper to the April State Council Meeting. Volunteer posi tions should be available to all persons regardless of their financial capabilities. Seconded Glenda Perry Carried

5.13 First Aid 2005 Courses

Moved Stephen Bragg That the PCAV offer and fund Level 2 First Aid in Oct-Dec 2005 for one representative from each club and zone. A refresher course be offered and funded for CPR for those that attended last year. Seconded Jess Hull Carried Stephen Bragg suggested that we develop our own first aid equipment mobile facility. With the number of Level 2 personnel available, a feasibility should be conducted to the viability of the PCAV providing this ser vice. On the alter nate opinion, there are many specialised first aid providers currently available eg St Johns. PCAV should spend resources on our core business.

5.14 National Mounted Games Squad Approval Moved Wendy Olenick That the squads as tabled be approved. The NMG Selectors are delegated authority to select the Senior and Junior Teams for the 2005 Nationals in WA. Note: no parent may be nominated as a Team Manager or Coach of their child’s team. Seconded Jan Faulkner Carried

5.15 Award of Merit Form Approval That the Award of Merit Form be circulated to clubs/zones with the amendment of no return date to zones. Zones to set their own date.

5.16 Risk Management Form Approval Moved Stephen Bragg That the form as tabled be circulated to zones/clubs. Seconded Petie Marshall Carried

5.17 Directions for Fence Judges – web approval Moved Glenda Perry That Clare Lewin and Norm Glenn review the document and ensure that it complies with the rules. That it be loaded to the PCAV Website and updated annually by the Rules Sub-Committee. Seconded Kaye Blanchard Carried

5.18 Card Secretaries Info Sheets – web approval Moved Glenda Perry That Janice Ray and Norm Glenn review the document and ensure that it complies with the rules. That it be loaded to the PCAV Website and updated annually by the Rules Sub-Committee. Seconded Kaye Blanchard Carried

5.19 Victorian Horse Council Delegate That PCAV not provide a delegate on the Victorian Horse Council. PCAV is to become a member of this or ganisa tion. PCAV to offer assistance on a project basis should the need arise.

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6. TREASURER’S REPORT 6.1 Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet

Moved Janice Ray That the P&L and Balance Sheet be approved showing a surplus year-to-date of $17,386 and a projection of $116,094. Seconded Neil Clinton Carried Phillip Cobbledick raised the provision for Training in the Balance Sheet and provision for State Champs funding etc. Phillip to develop a discussion model.

6.2 Chart of Accounts

6.3 Approval of investment funds to ING

Moved Janice Ray That the Executive Officer move investment funds when maturing to ING in an “At-Call” account currently at 5.25%.

Seconded Jan Faulkner Carried REPORTS TO READ 7. MEMBERSHIP REPORT Membership numbers show 7695 riding and associate members. 8. PRESIDENT’S REPORT 9. COACHING DIRECTOR’S REPORT A Sup being organised for Nicole Kemp. Northern Zone would like a Comfort and Safety workshop. 10. EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 10.1 Calendar of Events Noted 10.2 MyClub Application Forms Noted 10.3 Portland Pony Club Legal Noted 11. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS 11.1 APCC 11.2 PCAV Executive 11.3 EFA WPNEC is now a dog free venue. Shavings not straw. 11.4 State Games, Flat Teams & Musical Ride Sub-committee

Moved Neil Clinton The PCAV Executive be supplied with the preferred program to be approved and mailed to clubs by the end of Febru-ary.

Seconded Petie Marshall Carried 11.5 National Mounted Games Sub-committee

Including report on the 2004 Australian Senior Games Championships Can we send expression of interest for international riders Certificate for riders at National competitors International Prince Philip Games in Vic in 2006 – need a budget Congratulations to the NMG Committee on the Australian Seniors Championships

11.6 State Dressage & Showjumping Championships Sub-committee (2005 WGZ/2006 WZ) Chris Morris to provide a report to WGZ. Thanks to WGZ for their event management.

Phillip Cobbledick suggested future clarification of saddle numbers / back numbers in pure showjumping. Need a warm up round.

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11.7 State Horse Trials Championships Sub-committee (EGZ) Moved Phillip Cobbledick That Clare approve Dressage Judges Chief Judges

Dressage Bev Shandley Cross Country Neil Clinton

Showjumping Trevor Gartung TA Yvonne Morrison Course Builder John Barlee Seconded Jess Hull Carried 11.8 Zone Teams Challenge Sub-committee

Meeting on 19 February 2005

11.9 Speed to Safety 11.10 Publications Sub-committee 11.11 Rules Sub-committee 12. GENERAL BUSINESS 12.1 Moved Phillip Cobbledick

That Leighdale Pony Club be approved for full membership Seconded Petie Marshall Carried

12.2 WGZ to review Kardella South PC and their membership status. 12.3 Moved Petie Marshall

Next State Council Meeting to be held at Werribee Park NEC Seconded Phillip Cobbledick Carried

12.4 Why is a P&L and correspondence not in the minutes

Janice Ray to undertake an abridged version for the newsletter. 12.5 Thankyou to Glenda Perry for all her years of service as Central Zone Representative. The Council accepts her resignation and sent her on her merry way. Norm Glenn has accepted the position as Central Zone Representative and will be at the April Meeting. 12.6 Wendy Olenick tabled a letter of storm damage at Hurstbridge PC and the Executive Officer and Zone Rep are to discuss the matter with the club. 13. CLOSE MEETING 14. NEXT MEETING Executive Tuesday 22 March 2005 (Brighton) State Council with CIP Tuesday 12 April (Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre)

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Melbourne Summer Royals

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Making a difference

Melbourne Summer Royals The Melbourne Summer Royals pony club section was held on the 8 January 2005 with over 1000 riders competing at Wer-ribee Park National Equestrian Centre. Congratulations to all the competitors and it was noted by the PCAV Executive and the RAS Officials that the standard and level of commitment to this event has improved dramatically over the last decade. Results (taken from RAS Website 16/02/05)

Pony Club Turnout, Under 9 Years SamanthaMcMaster Pony Club Turnout, 9 Years And Under 12 Years Ami Mun Pony Club Turnout, 12 Years And Under 14 Years Taylah Nottin Pony Club Turnout, 14 Years And Under 16 Years. Sarah Bolton Pony Club Turnout, 16 Years And Over Natalie Beohm Handler/Led Pony, Under 9 Years. Abby Heffer Handler/Led Pony, 9 Years And Under 12 Years. Penny Johnson Handler/Led Pony, 12 And Under 14 Years. Paige Mc Coy Handler/Led Pony, 14 Years And Under 16 Years. Stephanie King Handler/Led Pony, 16 Years And Over. Renee Johnson Pony Club Rider, Under 9 Years. Abby Heffer Pony Club Rider, 9 Years And Under 12 Years. Penny Johnson Pony Club Rider, 12 Years And Under 14 Years. Laura Mow Pony Club Rider, 14 Years And Under 16 Years. Emika Reynolds Pony Club Rider, 16 Years And Over. Annabel Thomson Pony Club Mount, 12 Hands And Under. Elizabeth Krog Pony Club Mount, Over 12 And Not Over 14 Hands. Abbey Heffer Pony Club Mount, Over 14 And Not Over 15 Hands. Taylah Notting Pony Club Mount, Over 15 And Not Over 16 Hands. Samantha Whiting Pony Club Mount, Over 16 Hands. Hope Hodgson Pair Of Riders, Under 12 Years. Eliza-Jayne Sinclair, Leah Sheehan Pair Of Riders, 12 Years And Under 16 Years. Karissa Anderson, Jessica Villiers Pair Of Riders, 16 Years And Over. Jacinda Overy, Emika Reynolds Trio Of Riders, Under 12 Years. Brooke Ellen Sweeney, Kendall Purcell, Jayne Kantarias Trio Of Riders, 12 Years And Under 16 Years. Hayley Graham, Louise Organ, Gradey Mc Nicol Trio Of Riders, 16 Years And Over. Sherree Hermans, Nicole Moodie, Annabel Thomson Handy Mount (Activity/Trail Course), Rider U 12 Years. Tess Morrison Handy Mount, Rider 12 Years And Over. Tabatha Whiting Special Event For Pony Club Combinations Sherrie Lee Champion Pony Club Turnout Natalie Beohm Reserve Champion Pony Club Turnout Penny Johnson Champion Handler/Led Pony Club Mount K Jones Reserve Champion Handler/Led Pony Club Mount Samantha Whiting Champion Pony Club Rider Laura Mow Reserve Champion Pony Club Rider Ellen Grant Champion Pony Club Mount Samantha Whiting Reserve Champion Pony Club Mount Miss E C Krog Kernot Ilanfairbryn Cumquat

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Executive Officer

James Fitzpatrick

State Coaching Director

Clare Lewin

Club Development Officer

(Vichealth Funded Position)

Natalie McCormack

Events Co-ordinator

(SRV Funded Position)

Diana Sutherland

Membership

Vicki Jans

Accounts Administrator

Jennifer Goard

Pony Club Association of Victoria Inc

PCAV EXECUTIVE President Stephen Coffey Vice Presidents Jan Faulkner Neil Clinton Treasurer Janice Ray

ZONE REPRESENTATIVES Barwon Zone Philip Cobbledick 03 5233 4562 Central Zone Norm Glenn 03 5428 4556 East Gippsland Zone Stephen Bragg 03 5157 6349 Midland Zone Kaye Blanchard 03 5491 1487 North Eastern Zone Jess Hull 02 6024 5747 North Metropolitan Zone Wendy Olenick 03 9827 1237 Northern Zone Fiona Matheson 03 5034 3537 South Metropolitan Zone Ron Gates 03 9783 7557 Wannon Zone Petie Marshall 03 5592 7212 West Gippsland Zone Vicki Kneebone 03 5674 5500

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