A Life With Horses Starts Here.
Make friends, build your skills and discover a whole world of experiences with people who share your love of horses. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, there's so much to enjoy at Pony Club.
New PCA Merch Has Landed
Our brand-new merchandise range is here, just in time to kick off your Christmas shopping. Shop polos, fleeces, zip-off over-pants and PCA trucker caps, with the option to personalise your cap with your horse or pony’s name. Pre-orders close 9.00 am, 20 October, so don’t miss this first drop.
Welcome to Pony Club Australia®
There's more to Pony Club than riding.
It’s the friendships, the new experiences and the satisfaction of learning something you didn’t know yesterday.
At Pony Club, members develop their riding skills alongside a deeper understanding of horses, from everyday care and handling to training and welfare. Along the way, they build confidence, independence, teamwork and friendships that can last a lifetime.
What sets us apart
Whether you love competing, trying new activities or simply spending time with your horse, there’s plenty to discover at Pony Club.
With regular rallies, camps, competitions and opportunities to learn, Pony Club brings people together through a shared love of horses.
Our values
Community, integrity, horse welfare, innovation, kindness and accessibility are at the heart of Pony Club.
We want every member to feel supported, respected and encouraged to learn, participate and enjoy their time with horses.
Commitment to Integrity
We’re committed to keeping Pony Club safe, fair and welcoming for everyone. Our policies and practices support the wellbeing of members and horses, both on and off the field.
Explore our site
Discover more about Pony Club activities, education, membership opportunities and the resources available to support our members, clubs, coaches and volunteers.
Part of An International Movement
Your Pony Club journey can take you further than you imagine.
With more than 750 clubs and 30,000 members across Australia, you’re joining a community that reaches well beyond your local club.
Pony Club Australia is part of an international movement, creating opportunities for members to represent their country, experience new cultures and form friendships with riders from around the world.
Your Horse’s Name,
On Your PCA Cap
Make it yours with an official PCA trucker cap, with the option to personalise the back with your horse or pony’s name.
A fun gift for a horse lover, or a little something for yourself.
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Start Your Journey With Horses
New friendships, new skills and more ways to enjoy horses.
There’s a place to begin your Pony Club journey, whether you have your own horse or are learning to ride.
Join a local Pony Club to enjoy rallies, activities and shared experiences with other horse lovers, or discover our Accredited Riding Centres, where you can learn on trained school horses.
Member benefits:
- Find your people: Make friends and share your love of horses.
- Learn more than riding: Build skills in horse care, handling and welfare.
- Keep improving: Learn and grow with accredited coaching.
- Try something new: Enjoy a wide range of activities and competitions.
- Go further: Explore state, national and international opportunities.
- Ride with confidence: Access member insurance cover.
Discover the Variety of Pony Club® Experiences
There's more than one way to enjoy horses.
Love jumping? Curious about mounted games? Keen to try something completely different?
From dressage, show jumping and eventing to tetrathlon, campdrafting, horse archery and quiz, Pony Club offers plenty of ways to get involved.
Whether you’re chasing competition goals, building new skills or simply enjoying the experience, there’s always something new to discover.
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Resources For Coaches, Clubs & Centres
The tools and information you need, all in one place.
Our Resource Hub brings together practical information to support coaches, clubs, officials and volunteers across Australia.
Explore coaching and education resources, competition and gear rules, risk management guidance, club administration tools and more.
Become a certified Pony Club® coach
Help riders learn, develop and get more out of their time with horses.
Whether you’re beginning your coaching journey or working towards your next accreditation, Pony Club Australia offers education, resources and pathways to support your development.
Support for Pony Clubs
Running a Pony Club takes a team, and we’re here to help.
Find practical resources to support club administration, safety, competitions and everyday operations, making it easier for volunteers to spend more time on what matters.
Reporting Incidents at Pony Club
Reporting incidents, injuries and near misses helps us learn, improve safety and support members and clubs when things go wrong.
Our online Incident Reporting System makes it easy to record important details and helps Pony Club identify risks and improve practices.
When to Report:
- Rider falls
- Concussion/head injuries
- Non-fall person injuries
- Horse injuries
- Safety issues
- Near misses
Why It’s Important:
Reporting incidents helps us:
- Maintain accurate records for incident analysis and future improvements
- Support insurance claims promptly and effectively
- Identify and mitigate risks to enhance safety across all Pony Club activities
Your reports contribute to a safer environment for everyone involved in Pony Club activities.
Become an accredited riding centre
Give more riders the opportunity to discover Pony Club.
As a Pony Club Australia Accredited Riding Centre, you can deliver our internationally recognised syllabus, offer proficiency certificates and give your students access to a broader world of Pony Club learning and experiences.
Accredited centres also benefit from promotion through PCA’s website and communications.