A parents guide to Kaukapakapa Pony Club
This guide is for all parents and members as an introduction to the Kaukapakapa branch of the North Harbour District Pony Club Inc. Please never hesitate to ask for advice or help if you need it and your help is always appreciated at Pony Club, no matter how small i.e. helping to put out jumps, set up dressage arenas and games equipment.
There are three Branches in the North Harbour District Pony Club:
The North Harbour District Pony Club Inc. officials are:
The North Harbour District Pony Club is part of the Waitemata/Rodney Area.
The New Zealand Pony Club Association is our Governing body. There are 16 Areas in New Zealand.These are:
Northland - Waitemata/Rodney - Auckland - Franklin - Thames Valley Waikato - Bay of Plenty - Hawkes Bay - King Country - Taranaki - Gisborne / Wairoa - Manawatu / WestCoast - Wairarapa / Wellington, Marlborough/Nelson/West Coast - Canterbury Ashburton / South Canterbury / North Otago - Otago / Southland
The Waitemata Rodney Area officials are:
Mounted Rally Timetable
The Kaukapakapa Branch mounted rally nights are on Tuesday’s from 5:30pm to 7:00pm during the months of daylight saving, however we do occasionally get together with the other two branches in our North Harbour District for a combined rally or we may have an outing to another pony club within Waitemata who have advertised that they are holding a practice cross country evening.
The Kaukapakapa branch does between 20 and 30 rallies each season (includes un-mounted and mounted) which is dependent on weather conditions. Each mounted rally is split into three 45 minute intervals for all certificate levels from D+ so that minor horse management (requiring a horse to be used), dressage, show jumping or cross country can be done every week. ‘D’ Certificate riders have their rally split into ½ hour intervals covering minor horse management (requiring a pony to be available), dressage and then finishing up their rally with a game. This format for all our Certificate levels ensures that our members certificate record cards are consistently being worked through and revised and each members progress can be tracked due to teaching plans for every rally (mounted and un-mounted) being used by our Instructors.
If a member is unable to attend a rally please either inform the Head Coach at the previous rally.
Un-Mounted Horse Management Rally Timetable
We also have 3 un-mounted Horse Management theory rallies prior to daylight saving commencing. Should we be unable to ride due to rain or wet ground conditions on a Tuesday during the mounted part of our season, we will either have Horse Management theory or a quiz evening instead.
Rally Turnout
Rider - Clean boots or shoes (no ‘muckers’, gumboots or sneakers), helmet, Pony club shirt. Clean black or beige jodhpurs or pants, tidy hair and NO JEWELLERY except a watch.
Horse/Pony - Clean body, clean and well brushed mane and tail, clean eyes, nose and dock, shoes in good order (if worn), clean and oiled hooves.
Saddlery - Clean bridle in good repair, clean saddle in good repair, clean bit soft girth and numnah/saddle blanket, correct stirrup size.
ALWAYS ENSURE YOU HAVE A SPARE HALTER AND LEAD ROPE WITH YOU!
Helmet’s - The wearing of an approved safety helmet whenever your child is mounted or whenever they are handling a pony must be a matter of course. An approved helmet will carry one of the following recognized safety standards on either a label inside the helmet or on a sticker which will be placed on the outside of the helmet at the back of it.
Although these standards are presently correct they may alter occasionally. Your Pony Club Head Coach or your local saddlery stockist will be able to advise you of any change to the above.
The fitting of the helmet is of utmost importance. If not fitted correctly the helmet will not only fail to offer proper protection but may actually itself be a hazard. Always ask for assistance when trying a helmet and note the following points:
Footwear
Footwear must be suitable and safe, both for riding and when working around ponies. Jodhpur boots are ideal, or failing this, solid shoes with a smooth sole and a solid heel. Boots with gripped soles are not safe (such as most types of gumboots) as they will not slide freely from the stirrup in the event of a fall.
Body Protector
Also known as a safety vest, a body protector is designed to offer protection to the upper body, and should be worn when show jumping and always when doing cross-country. It is compulsory at all Pony Clubs in New Zealand that a Body Protector be worn when doing cross-country at pony club. It is also compulsory that a rider must wear a body protector at any pony club ODE (One or Two Day Event) in the cross-country part of the competition and failure to be wearing a body protector at “Gear Check” prior to commencing the cross country phase or during the cross country phase will incur automatic elimination from the competition.
Always ask advice when buying a body protector as there are several different models available. With wear they often tend to mold to the rider’s shape, so for this reason buying second hand is not always a good idea.
Currently New Zealand does not have a safety standard for body protectors, however the acceptable international standards include:
Fair Play Charter
We at our club agree that when playing sport will:
Use of Kaukapakapa Pony Club Grounds
Dogs must be under supervision AND ON A LEASH at all times. There will be No Exceptions!
Access and Parking
Access to the Branch rally grounds is to be only via the designated public gate and the parking area as instructed.
Public Events
All events held on the property will be held under New Zealand Pony Club Association (NZPCA) rules. All other conditions which apply to the Kaukapakapa Branch sub-lease will also apply to any public events which it may hold.
Fundraising at Events
Food and drinks (sausage sizzles) may be held regularly on the branch grounds.
Damage to Property
Any damage to fences etc. caused by any member or members of the Kaukapakapa Branch during notified club event days or from public events held on the property run by the branch will be required to be repaired by the branch.
Branch Equipment
All equipment must always be kept in a tidy fashion in their designated areas of storage when not in use. After every rally the rope arenas, dressage letters and all show jumping stands and poles must be packed away. Jumps may be left in the paddock on occasion only if permission of the lease holder who farms the property has been given.
There are three Branches in the North Harbour District Pony Club:
- Silverdale Pony Club, Holdaway Farm, Green Road, Dairy Flat
- Dairy Flat Pony Club, Horseshoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat
- Kaukapakapa Pony Club, Henley Road, Kaukapakapa
The North Harbour District Pony Club Inc. officials are:
- District Commissioner: Debbie Logan
- Assistant District Commissioner: Antionette Leuthard
- Secretary: Irene Flynn
- Treasurer: Ian Stradwick
- Chief Head Coach:
- Events Co-ordinator: Sarah Cornelius
The North Harbour District Pony Club is part of the Waitemata/Rodney Area.
The New Zealand Pony Club Association is our Governing body. There are 16 Areas in New Zealand.These are:
Northland - Waitemata/Rodney - Auckland - Franklin - Thames Valley Waikato - Bay of Plenty - Hawkes Bay - King Country - Taranaki - Gisborne / Wairoa - Manawatu / WestCoast - Wairarapa / Wellington, Marlborough/Nelson/West Coast - Canterbury Ashburton / South Canterbury / North Otago - Otago / Southland
The Waitemata Rodney Area officials are:
- President: Serena Foster
- Vice President: Jenny De Fresne
- Treasurer: Jan Stradwick
- Secretary: Shereena Rolland
- Event Secretary:
Mounted Rally Timetable
The Kaukapakapa Branch mounted rally nights are on Tuesday’s from 5:30pm to 7:00pm during the months of daylight saving, however we do occasionally get together with the other two branches in our North Harbour District for a combined rally or we may have an outing to another pony club within Waitemata who have advertised that they are holding a practice cross country evening.
The Kaukapakapa branch does between 20 and 30 rallies each season (includes un-mounted and mounted) which is dependent on weather conditions. Each mounted rally is split into three 45 minute intervals for all certificate levels from D+ so that minor horse management (requiring a horse to be used), dressage, show jumping or cross country can be done every week. ‘D’ Certificate riders have their rally split into ½ hour intervals covering minor horse management (requiring a pony to be available), dressage and then finishing up their rally with a game. This format for all our Certificate levels ensures that our members certificate record cards are consistently being worked through and revised and each members progress can be tracked due to teaching plans for every rally (mounted and un-mounted) being used by our Instructors.
If a member is unable to attend a rally please either inform the Head Coach at the previous rally.
Un-Mounted Horse Management Rally Timetable
We also have 3 un-mounted Horse Management theory rallies prior to daylight saving commencing. Should we be unable to ride due to rain or wet ground conditions on a Tuesday during the mounted part of our season, we will either have Horse Management theory or a quiz evening instead.
Rally Turnout
Rider - Clean boots or shoes (no ‘muckers’, gumboots or sneakers), helmet, Pony club shirt. Clean black or beige jodhpurs or pants, tidy hair and NO JEWELLERY except a watch.
Horse/Pony - Clean body, clean and well brushed mane and tail, clean eyes, nose and dock, shoes in good order (if worn), clean and oiled hooves.
Saddlery - Clean bridle in good repair, clean saddle in good repair, clean bit soft girth and numnah/saddle blanket, correct stirrup size.
ALWAYS ENSURE YOU HAVE A SPARE HALTER AND LEAD ROPE WITH YOU!
Helmet’s - The wearing of an approved safety helmet whenever your child is mounted or whenever they are handling a pony must be a matter of course. An approved helmet will carry one of the following recognized safety standards on either a label inside the helmet or on a sticker which will be placed on the outside of the helmet at the back of it.
Although these standards are presently correct they may alter occasionally. Your Pony Club Head Coach or your local saddlery stockist will be able to advise you of any change to the above.
The fitting of the helmet is of utmost importance. If not fitted correctly the helmet will not only fail to offer proper protection but may actually itself be a hazard. Always ask for assistance when trying a helmet and note the following points:
- The helmet should sit level, and be about 2cm above the eyebrows.
- Fastenings and straps must be secured firmly.
- Place a hand on top of the helmet and rock it from side to side and back and forward. The helmet should not slip but should move your child’s scalp with it.
- If the helmet has been involved in a heavy fall or dropped, it should be replaced, as there may be damage you cannot see.
- For the same reason do not buy a second-hand helmet.
- Follow any manufacturer’s instructions on the care and cleaning of the helmet.
Footwear
Footwear must be suitable and safe, both for riding and when working around ponies. Jodhpur boots are ideal, or failing this, solid shoes with a smooth sole and a solid heel. Boots with gripped soles are not safe (such as most types of gumboots) as they will not slide freely from the stirrup in the event of a fall.
Body Protector
Also known as a safety vest, a body protector is designed to offer protection to the upper body, and should be worn when show jumping and always when doing cross-country. It is compulsory at all Pony Clubs in New Zealand that a Body Protector be worn when doing cross-country at pony club. It is also compulsory that a rider must wear a body protector at any pony club ODE (One or Two Day Event) in the cross-country part of the competition and failure to be wearing a body protector at “Gear Check” prior to commencing the cross country phase or during the cross country phase will incur automatic elimination from the competition.
Always ask advice when buying a body protector as there are several different models available. With wear they often tend to mold to the rider’s shape, so for this reason buying second hand is not always a good idea.
Currently New Zealand does not have a safety standard for body protectors, however the acceptable international standards include:
- BETA 2000 (British Standard)
- EN 13158 (European Standard)
- ASTM F1937-04 (American Standard)
Fair Play Charter
We at our club agree that when playing sport will:
- Undertake to uphold the principles of good Sportsmanship and fair play
- Act within the spirit and intention of the Rules respect instructors, judges and officials
- Respect other riders and their supporters
- Respect our horses and care for their welfare
- Be gracious winners and dignified losers
Use of Kaukapakapa Pony Club Grounds
Dogs must be under supervision AND ON A LEASH at all times. There will be No Exceptions!
Access and Parking
Access to the Branch rally grounds is to be only via the designated public gate and the parking area as instructed.
Public Events
All events held on the property will be held under New Zealand Pony Club Association (NZPCA) rules. All other conditions which apply to the Kaukapakapa Branch sub-lease will also apply to any public events which it may hold.
Fundraising at Events
Food and drinks (sausage sizzles) may be held regularly on the branch grounds.
Damage to Property
Any damage to fences etc. caused by any member or members of the Kaukapakapa Branch during notified club event days or from public events held on the property run by the branch will be required to be repaired by the branch.
Branch Equipment
All equipment must always be kept in a tidy fashion in their designated areas of storage when not in use. After every rally the rope arenas, dressage letters and all show jumping stands and poles must be packed away. Jumps may be left in the paddock on occasion only if permission of the lease holder who farms the property has been given.
