Membership subscriptions for the 2026/2027 season are $155.00 to $205.00.
To apply to join our great little club, email ngamotupc@gmail.com and you will be walked through the simple process.
All subs are requested on registration. The last date for payment for the season is 30 September 2026. Your rallies won’t start counting towards your eligibility for NZPCA competitions until subs are paid (NZPCA rules).
Our club relies on fundraising events throughout the season. All members are required to participate in at least one fundraising event and one working bee each season.
Registration for new members
New members that join for the very first time are eligible for a starters pack from NZPCA. Please let our Secretary or Head Coach know if you are a new (first time) member so we can provide you with a pack.
Uniform
Pony Club uniform is compulsory for all rallies except twilight rallies where members can wear mufti provided they have the correct helmet, long sleeves and jodhpurs.
New members are expected to have the correct uniform after the first few rallies. The uniform consists of a helmet (with an approved, current safety rating), black or brown leather boots (short or long), light-coloured jodhpurs, and a long sleeved white and forest green sports top. You can order these from the secretary.
Rallies
The rally schedule will be sent out by email and on our website once it has been set for the new season. Please follow our facebook page to know precise rally information and whether its postponed or cancelled due to weather.
The first half hour is unmounted for setting up (everyone is expected to help please). You then collect your horse and return to the Clubrooms mounted to join your allocated group. You need to consult your Rally Schedule each time for actual start times. The group that is using the equipment last is to pack that area away.
Inspections
Yes everybody will be inspected at every Rally (except the Twilight Rallies).
Inspection is in 3 parts:
- Rider Inspection: Uniform – this includes a whip and gloves.
- Pony/Horse Inspection: How clean and well-conditioned is your pony/horse? (Includes feet/shoes, body condition, grooming etc)
- Gear Inspection: How clean is your gear, and does it fit well? (Includes saddle fit, condition of leather, checking stitching, clean bits etc)
Altogether you can earn 20 points. These points will be totalled at the end of the season and for every group (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) there is a trophy for the rider with the highest total.
When coming unmounted you will still be able to get part of the points based on your uniform. Unmounted rallies will count towards most competition/trials you want to do, but some require you to have attended on the competition horse for at least 3 Rallies.
Unmounted members must join as a riding member after 3 free rallies.
Having your say – Voting rights
Adult & senior members are able to vote at the AGM. A junior rider is not entitled to vote at the AGM. Junior rider membership includes membership for one parent/caregiver who is then entitled to vote at the AGM. If additional parents/caregivers would like to vote or their children are senior riders, the adult/caregiver will be required to join as an adult member.
