Club Details
Address
Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve, Walkerville Rd, Tarwin Lower VIC 3956
Website
https://www.facebook.com/Tarwinlowerponyclub/
Zone
West Gippsland Zone
Club Offerings
Tarwin Lower Pony Club is a small, enthusiastic club in the West Gippsland Zone of Pony Club Victoria, based at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve on Walkerville Road. Set in the coastal South Gippsland countryside close to Waratah Bay, Walkerville, and Venus Bay, the club offers a warm, relaxed environment for riders who want to learn, improve, and enjoy horses at their own pace — whether or not competition is the goal.
Tarwin Lower’s real strengths lie in its inclusive, participation-first culture and its flexible membership model. The club encourages members who want to compete and actively supports them travelling to events at neighbouring clubs like Traralgon and Meeniyan — but it also keeps plenty on offer for riders who simply want to improve their skills in a friendly environment. Membership is structured to meet families where they are: both annual memberships and per-rally “come & try” options are available, making it genuinely easy to give pony club a go before committing long-term.
The club also runs a notably rich school holiday program across all three terms — including summer and spring holiday clinics and a dedicated winter holiday camp — which is unusual for a small club and gives young riders plenty of extra saddle time beyond the monthly rallies. New junior and adult members are both welcome. Tarwin Lower is a great fit for families in Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay, Sandy Point, Waratah Bay, Walkerville, Fish Creek, Meeniyan, Inverloch, Leongatha, Foster, and the wider South Gippsland coast.
What we offer
- Monthly rallies on the 4th Sunday of each month, 10:00am to 3:00pm (arrival by 9:30am)
- Flexible membership structure: annual memberships or “come & try” rally-by-rally options
- A participation-first culture welcoming all levels and all ambitions
- School holiday clinics in summer, winter, and spring, plus a dedicated winter holiday camp
- Proficiency certificate training and grading under the standard PCV program
- Active involvement in West Gippsland Zone competitions, with members regularly travelling to neighbouring clubs for events
- Junior and adult members welcome
- Beautiful coastal South Gippsland setting at the Tarwin Lower Rec Reserve
Agistment
Agistment isn’t offered on-site. Grounds are reserved for club rallies, clinics, and events. Get in touch for local recommendations in the Tarwin Lower and broader South Gippsland area.
Disciplines
Tarwin Lower follows the standard PCV program and supports a range of disciplines:
- Dressage
- Show Jumping
- Cross Country
- Mounted Games
- Theory, grooming, and horsemanship
- Certificates, camps, and clinics
FAQs
Riding memberships are for those under 25 (juniors under 17, seniors 17-24). Adults 25+ can join as supporters, coaches, or officials.
Fees vary by club but are around $200-300 annually for riding members, including national and state levies. Contact your club for precise quotes, as they add local fees for facilities and activities.
No! Many clubs offer "Riders Without Horses" options or shared horses for rallies for those without equine ownership.
Membership provides personal accident insurance (up to certain limits) and public liability coverage for approved Pony Club activities, but it doesn't cover horse veterinary costs.
Yes, some clubs offer "Adult Riding Member" options for those 25+, but it's less common—check with your club. Most adults participate as supporters or coaches.
Membership renewals open in June via JustGo. Clubs may offer prorated fees for mid-year joins, but full benefits start January 1.
PCV welcomes beginners! Start with Come & Try days and progress through certificates (D to A levels) for skill development.