15.1 Annual Report from Swan Zone 2015 The Swan Zone welcomed Herdsman Pony Club located in Herdsman Lake as they gained their affiliation with PCAWA during 2014. Herdsman is a small club of 12 very enthusiastic members. They participated in the State Showjumping Championships for the first time and had some great results. With only four clubs in the Zone we took advantage of the Zone Selection held in conjunction with the PCAWA Showjumping Training Day and joined with the Hills Zone for the Dressage Selection Day. The Zone had several teams at the State Showjumping Championships and one team at the State Dressage. Swan Valley and Horsemen’s held very successful Hunter Trials, which are always highlights of the Pony Club season. Swan Valley has about 80 members this year, with Wanneroo and Horsemens having half those numbers as active members. The Marsden Cup was held at Horsemen PC and the Zone also introduced the “Wilkie Cup” – High Point trophy for clubs outside of the Hills Zone and Swan Zone who participate in the Marsden Cup. The Wilkie Cup was won by South Midland Junior Team. Wanneroo and Horsemens are experiencing the growth of housing in their areas, which is putting pressure on membership numbers. Both clubs are looking at ways to increase numbers in the club as well as providing events that cater for those in the area. Horsemens had developed a Showjumping Club, while Wanneroo has introduced new events to the calendar such as Invitational Gymkhanas and Showman Day. Both Wanneroo and Horsemens have received positive lease agreements for the future. In 2016, the Zone is looking forward to working together to offer workshops that are beneficial to the membership in developing the riders and parents and networking more closely with each other. Richard Knight President, Swan Zone 29
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