Join the Pony Club

Helensburgh Pony Club is one of the oldest clubs in the Illawarra and has provided instruction and sporting events for generations of riders. At the height of our membership there were over 100 junior riders attending monthly rally days, gymkhanas, sporting and jumping competitions and representing the club and zone at State level.

Over the last five years the number of riders at all clubs has decreased, which has seen our number of junior riders reduce to very low levels.

Fortunately, Pony Club NSW now allows adult membership and it’s been wonderful to see our numbers growing again with local adult riders coming along to ride together, receive instruction and generally have a great time with their horses.

Helensburgh Pony Club is having a membership drive to keep the club running and financial. Along with the number of declining riders, Covid and then the wet weather has made it extremely difficult to run consistent events but we’re hoping that period has now come to an end.

Members have full use of the grounds and access to equipment, including a fantastic set of professional jumps, as well as monthly rally days –some with instruction and some for a social ride.

Horse riding has many benefits. Bringing your horse to the grounds and competing in a variety of events allows riders the opportunity to improve their existing skills and learn new ones, to connect with their horse and allow the horse to experience a new environment. It also means taking on responsibility for your horse, being assertive with your horse, both on the ground and in the saddle, along with the exercise benefits for both rider and horse.

On the social level, riders make so many new friends across all age groups which extend beyond riding days.

Check out Helensburgh Pony Club on Facebook or email hbpcsec@gmail.com