The 2015 Go for 2 & 5 Pony Club WA Championships in Jumping, Dressage, and the Festival, were held at the State Equestrian Centre, and were all a great success, as were the Tetrathlon hosted by Log Fence Pony Club, the Eventing held at Gidgegannup Horse and Pony Club and the Active Riding Championships held at Avon Valley Showjumping and Pony Club. These ‘State’ run events are the work of the Pony Club discipline committees with assistance from the Office, all committee members are volunteers without whom these Events cannot happen. Thank you to everyone who volunteers to sit on the discipline committees and give countless hours of their time to make these events possible. The State Coaching Panel has continued to educate and accredit coaches and examiners, oversee the standards of Pony Club efficiency certificates, and seen that coaches have travelled all over the State to assist with training thanks to the Healthway Go for 2 & 5 funded Coaching the Coaches scheme. The Gear Checking Advisory Panel are continuing to update our standards of gear for horse and rider, aiming to remain up to date, modern and most importantly safe. This is an arduous job but one that must be done in order to keep Pony Club relevant in 2016. The newly reformed Riders Consultancy Panel and the Marketing Working Group made up of associate riders will be fully operational in 2016 and will assist our decision making into the future. Thanks go to those who have supported these dedicated young people through Pony Club and enabled them to have a positive experience and desire to give back to the Association. I would like to acknowledge the Clubs all throughout the State and all the hardworking people who run the rallies monthly. Rallies are the backbone of Pony Club, where we educate our members on the correct and proper care and management of their animals. Club officials ensure the correct and smooth running of these clubs and the position is pivotal to the success of a club. Many Clubs run a few competitions during the year, some bigger than others but each one has a special meaning to those involved, each no less important than another and all involving many volunteer hours. The achievement of a successful rally, camp, competition or social event is often the sense of satisfaction of a job well done. The Pony Club Office is fortunate to have the most dedicated team, who once again have worked tirelessly to ensure all our many general and special projects for 2015 have been successful. The success of organisation has much to do with the energy and enthusiasm of our Office Staff and they are much appreciated. Finally, I would like to thank the members of the Board, who have worked so hard again this year. While there is still work to be done, we all proud of the achievements this year and the direction Pony Club Western Australia is heading. In 2016 we look forward to the launch of the new website and database from Pony Club Australia and the many advantages it will give our members in the future. Judy Rose PCAWA Board Chair 4
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