Canberra Riding Club Pony Club

🐴 SAVE THE DATE — CRC GALA 🐴

📅 Sunday, 18 October 2026
📍 Lyneham, ACT

Expect Showjumping, Dressage, Rider in Action and Funkhana (TBC).

More details coming soon! Mark the date in your calendar.

❤️💛Entries open!❤️💛

Dressage and Showjumping clinics with Sarah Venamore and Ben Netterfield!

📍CRC Grounds 2 Randwick Road Lyneham

SATURDAY 8 August
Pony Club members, adult riders welcome
📥Enter on Justgo

https://pca.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=C2783729B726C06BD632EFFDEA57F64C71AA0117

*Saturday is our Rally day for CRC members only. Please see more info on the justgo event

See you there!

Pony Clubs are proudly volunteer-run. Every lesson, event, working bee and rally day is made possible by the dedication of volunteers.

At CRC, none of our committee members, coaches, helpers or supporters are paid for the countless hours they give. Their passion, time and commitment are what keep our club thriving.

This week, we’d like to recognise and thank the amazing volunteers who make our club possible. From our coaches, executive committee, event organisers and grounds managers, to canteen volunteers, fundraisers, gear movers and behind the scenes helpers, every contribution matters.

National Volunteer Week 2026 celebrates the commitment of current volunteers and invites everyone to discover how giving their time and talents can spark joy, and a deep sense of purpose.

Let’s take a moment to acknowledge the people whose generosity, kindness and hard work make CRC such a special place.

Thank you to every volunteer - we couldn’t do it without you 💛❤️

What a week it was at Zone 16 Camp 2026! 🐴🏕️

Another wonderful week full of laughs, learning, and CRC spirit! ❤️💛

CRC showed up in force again this year, with a fantastic group of riders and an incredible crew of volunteers supporting behind the scenes. 🥞☕️

A big thank you to the Zone 16 committee, all the wonderful coaches, and every helper who makes this camp such a standout experience year after year.

Already counting down to next year!

🐴 CRC March Clinic – Registrations Now Open!

Registrations for CRC’s March Clinic are now open via PCA JustGo.

📅 Date: Sunday 15 March

🏇 Coaches
• Dressage: Sarah Venamore
• Showjumping: Ellie Miller

Each rider will receive:
• 1.5-hour dressage lesson with Sarah
• 1.5-hour showjumping lesson with Ellie

⏰ Entries close: 12 March

Who: Pony Club members

Multiple horses are permitted - please contact us prior to registration.

What's included:

1 x Sarah lesson
1 x Ellie lesson

Catering to:

30-45 - Cantering independently
45-60
60-75
75+

Fun group: For littlies, ungraded or anyone who doesn't wish to enter the clinic but still wants to attend rally day.

Enter via: JustGo - EventsAndBookings - JustGo

🔔 Reminder: Membership must be renewed before you can register.

Yards are available.

💰 Pricing

For pony club riders under 25 = $60.

For the FUN group = free.

You will pay for lunch on the day like at Rally.

❌ Scratchings / Refunds: No refunds after close of entries unless a medical or veterinary certificate is provided.

CRC Key Dates for 2026: Mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting year ahead! 📅️

Are you ready to give Pony Club a try? (for riders under 25 years old)

💛Have you / they been having lessons for some time and you're getting ready to start your horse ownership journey?

❤️Have you recently bought a horse or pony and would appreciate a supportive community around you as you embark on this adventure?

💛Are you an experienced horse family and looking for something that will encourage your kids to ride more with friends their age and riding level?

❤️CRC Pony Club might be the place for you!

We are inviting you to come and try our Pony Club on Sunday 8 February on a come and try membership ($40). If you have your own horse or pony you will get to bring them along to ride. Families without horses are also welcome and will get to observe (free).

It'll be at the same time as our normal Rally day so you will be able to see how it all works and meet our lovely members.

There is no obligation to join as a full member afterwards but if you do the $40 will be deducted from the full fee.

RSVP is absolutely essential. Please email our membership officer Kathleen at [email protected]

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CRC is located in Lyneham ACT and was awarded Pony Club of the Year 2023 from Pony Club Australia and Pony Club NSW.

Pictured here are just some of the award winners at the CRC Pony Club Gala which is now done and dusted for another year!!

❤️💛❤️

This event celebrates versatility with competitors taking part in dressage, sporting and showjumping, including the introduction of 6 bar this year.

We had representation from across Zone 16 and much further afield!

Across the day we saw smiles, cheers, fears confronted, first times, goals achieved and outstanding performances.

The highest scoring combinations won embroidered saddlecloths and bridle bags thanks to our generous sponsors.

We congratulate riders on getting out there, trying new things and displaying great sportsmanship.

It's impossible to name everyone, so we say a big thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible. So many people have worked so hard to make it happen. A special shout out to this year's core Gala Committee Michelle, Janine and Franny.

Thank you all for coming and see you next year!