Sometimes it feels like kids are hard-wired to put a pony on their wish-list at some point during their childhood. Pony clubs and horseriding are almost a rite of passage for country kids, but your Brisbane Kids don’t need to miss out because they live in a city.
In a time of great urban development, there are still pony clubs and horseriding school dotted around the Brisbane suburbs and outskirts. It is often a surprise to find large paddocks with jumping paraphernalia right in the middle of suburban hustle and bustle. These pony clubs offer instruction on horse care and riding for members as well as hold club days and participate in external events. Some also offer the option of agistment for your horse. (You can leave your horse at the pony club grounds).
Owning a horse and learning to ride can instil a sense of responsibility and achievement in your child. Many children end up developing a lifetime love of horses.
If horse ownership isn’t for you, but your Brisbane Kid is still keen to learn, there are plenty of horse-riding schools around Brisbane that provide a horse to learn on. These schools teach you everything you need to know about caring for a horse, and how to ride one! You can choose from one-on-one lessons, holiday camps, or even hold your birthday party there.
We’ve put together a great list of pony clubs and horseriding schools in Brisbane below.
Ready Set Trot – for kids who ♥ horses
Ready Set Trot is a new program for children aged between 5-12 with an interest in learning about and having fun with horses. Fun group games and activities teach children basic horse skills and horse safety from an accredited coach. The 16 hour session costs $350 which covers the cost of all lessons and includes a fun starter pack. Sign-up to a program near you at: http://www.Readysettrot.com. School holiday programs also available, see the website for more details.
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Brisbane Pony Clubs and Horseriding Schools
Governing body for Pony Club in Queensland. Website: www.pcaq.asn.au. Please contact the Clubs listed below for more information.
Albert River Pony Club
President: Secretary: Kay Whistler
Ph: 5541 1671 Ph #2: 0427 764 629
Email: tilmunda1@bigpond.com
Website: www.beaudesertponyclub.org.au/
Beaudesert Pony Club
President: Jane Bell Secretary: Kay Paulsen
Ph: 5543 2532 (Jane) Ph #2: 5543 2158 (Kay)
Email: beaudesertpc@gmail.com
Brisbane Valley Pony Club
President: Troy Harris Secretary: Ingrid Harris
Ph: 5423 1321
Email: t2harris@yahoo.com
Website: bvponyclub.freehomepage.com/
Brookfield Pony Club
President: Connie Edwards Secretary: Katy Davis
Ph: 3374 1335 (Connie) Ph #2: 3202 5001 (Katy)
Email: Connie.EDWARDS@suncorp.com.au
Website: https://www.brookfieldponyclub.org.au/
Canungra Pony Club
President: Secretary:
Ph: 5543 4079 Ph #2: 0400 436 867
Email: canungraponyclub@gmail.com
Cedar Creek Pony Club
President: Jean Evens Secretary: Cheryl Morrison
Ph: 0413 399 309 (Jean)
Email: cherylmorrison60@hotmail.com
Website: http://cedarcreekponyclub.webs.com/
Chambers Flat Pony Club
President: Lisa Broadbent
Ph: 5547 8003
Email: chambersflat@pcaq.asn.au
City of Ipswich Pony Club
President: Allen Zahnow Secretary: Gaynor Hayhoe
Ph: 3814 4022 (Allen) Ph #2: 0413 540 748 (Gaynore)
Email: anjzahnow@bigpond.com
Website: www.cityofipswichponyclub.com.au/
Corinda Pony Club
President: Glenn Jinks Secretary: Suzanne Schmidt
Ph: 0412 305 268 (Glenn) Ph #2: 0408 707 984 (Suzanne)
Email: corindapc@hotmail.com
Website: www.corindaponyclub.com.au/
Darra Oxley Pony Club
President: Julie Russell Secretary: Frances Walker
Ph: 3375 3722
Email: mail@darraoxleyponyclub.org.au
Website: www.darraoxleyponyclub.org.au/
Fassifern Pony Club
President: Myrelle Sommerlad Secretary: Justine Stanton
Ph: 0409 305 873 (Myrelle)
Email: fassifern@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://www.fhpc.org.au/home.htm
Gatton Pony Club
President: Penny Perham
Ph: 5411 4738
Email: gatton@pcaq.asn.au
Greenbank Pony Club
President: Mark Harrison Secretary: Helem Eleveld
Ph: 5546 0479
Email: greenbank@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://www.greenbankpc.com/
Gumdale Pony Club
President: Helen Judd
Ph: 3890 2065 Ph #2: 0412 055 429
Email: gumdale@pcaq.asn.au
Harrisville Pony Club
President: Stephen Pyle
Ph: 5467 1062
Email: harrisville@pcaq.asn.au
Hendra Pony Club
President: Tina Smith Secretary: Justin Rosenberg
Ph: 0411 148 148 (Tina) Ph #2: 0423 592 727 (Justin)
Email: hendra@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://hendraponyclub.webs.com/home.htm
Jimboomba Pony Club
President: Penny Mackenzie
Ph: 5547 8270 Ph #2: 0438 464 043
Email: jimboombaponyclub@live.com.au
Website: http://www.jimboombaponyclub.com.au/
Karalee Hack & Pony Club
Secretary: Ian Foy
Ph: 0407 760 018
Email: karaleehackandponyclub@live.com.au
Website: http://www.khpc.com.au/Home.aspx
Karana Downs Pony Club
President: Richelle Dredge Secretary: Rachel Ifield
Ph: 0416 241 974 (Rachel)
Email: karanadowns@pcaq,asn.au
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/kdpc/
Kooralbyn Pony Club
President: Jodie Hutchison Secretary: Andrew Leach
Ph: 5544 6474
Email: khpcinc@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/kooralbynponyclub/
Laidley Pony Club
President: Pat Byrnes
Ph: 0418 746 677
Email: laidleyponyclub@hotmail.com
Website: http://laidleyponyclub.webs.com/
Logan River Pony Club
President: Beth Brown
Ph: 3802 1049 Ph #2: 0419 297 165
Email: mfsebumblebee@iprimus.com.au
Moggill Pony Club
President: Clinton Peters Secretary: Lisa Rink
Ph: 0434 810 089
Email: mpcsec@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/moggillponyclub/Home/about-our-club
Mount Gravatt Pony Club
President: Peter Weiss Secretary: Maree Forrest
Ph: 0408 368 794 (Peter) Ph #2: 0402 264 698
Email: secretary.mgdhpc@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.mtgravattponyclub.com/
Mt Warren Park & District Pony Club
President: Donna Thomas
Ph: 5547 0364 Ph #2: 3804 0399
Email: donnathomas66@hotmail.com
Northern Suburbs Pony Club
President: Vic Summers Secretary: Renee Love
Ph: 3353 2141
Email: renee.love@optusnet.com.au
Website: http://www.northernsuburbsponyclub.com.au/
Park Ridge Pony Club
President: Tina Armstrong Secretary: Brigitta Ryan
Ph: 3802 1444 Ph #2: 0403 686 545
Email: parkridgeponyclub@gmail.com
Website: http://www.parkridgeponyclub.com/
Redbank Plains Goodna Pony Club
President: Lyn Whatley
Ph: 38144407
Email: lkwhatley1@optusnet.com.au
Website: http://www.redbankplainsgoodnapc1.webs.com/
Redlands Pony Club
President: Tony O’Regan Secretary: Cassie Borrelli
Ph: 3207 8650
Email: secretary@redlandsponyclub.org
Website: http://www.redlandsponyclub.org/mark2/
Ridgewood Heights Pony Club
Secretary: Graeme Kratzmann
Ph: 3372 2516
Email: ridgewoodheights@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://www.ridgewoodheightsponyclub.webs.com/
Rosewood Pony Club
President: Lindsay Kuhrt Secretary: Kim White
Ph: 0418 248 916 (Lindsay) Ph #2: 0410 055 284 (Kim)
Email: rosewood@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://www.rosewoodhackandponyclub.com.au/
Runcorn Pony Club
President: John Martin Secretary: Amanda Taylor
Ph: 0414 472 668 (John) Ph #2: 0419 202 127 (Amanda)
Email: runcorn@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://runcornponyclub.org.au/
Samford Golden Valley Pony Club
President: Ian Ferrier Secretary: Bev Bryer
Ph: 3289 6021 (Ian) Ph #2: 3289 3057 A/H Only (Bev)
Email: secretary@samfordgvponyclub.org.au
Website: http://www.samfordgvponyclub.org.au/
Southside Pony Club
Secretary: Kylie Bowman
Ph:0408 163 721
Email: ponyclubsouthside@gmail.com
Website: http://southsideponyclub.webs.com/
Tamborine Pony Club
President: Duncan McDonald Secretary: Melinda Hughes
Ph: 0407 370 422 (Melinda)
Email: tamborine@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://www.tamborineponyclub.webs.com/
Waterford Pony Club
President: Joyce Addley Secretary: Milly Addley
Ph: 0423 090 890 (Joyce) Ph #2: 0420 610 698 (Milly)
Email: milly.addley@live.com
Website: http://www.waterfordponyclub.org.au/
Withcott Pony Club
President: Terri Dossetto
Ph: 0407 144 199 Ph #2: 0423 299 725
Email: withcott@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://withcottponyclub.webs.com/
Wivenhoe Pony Club
President: Lael Bruckner
Ph: 0423 299 725
Email: wivenhoe@pcaq.ans.au
Wynnum Pony Club
President: Leigh Rolfe Secretary: Lyn Adams
Ph: 3890 7050
Email: wdhpclub@gmail.com
Website: http://www.wdhpc.org.au/
Yarawa Pony Club
Secretary: Christine Roberts
Ph: 0418 878 155 (Elka)
Email: yarawa@pcaq.asn.au
Website: http://www.yarawaponyclub.com/