Club Details
Address
Tocumwal Recreation Reserve, Barooga Rd, Tocumwal NSW 2714
Website
https://www.facebook.com/groups/280193446660147/
Zone
Northern Zone
Club Offerings
Tocumwal Pony Club is a well-established club in the Northern Zone of Pony Club Victoria, based at the Tocumwal Recreation Reserve on the Murray River. While Tocumwal itself sits just across the border in New South Wales — the gateway between NSW and Victoria on the Newell Highway — the club has been a proud PCV affiliate for over 40 years, welcoming families from both sides of the river.
Tocumwal’s genuine points of difference are its unusual location story and its remarkable cross country course. The club’s grounds, set on the town’s Recreation Reserve, offer an all-weather riding surface wrapped around a full cross country course built into a natural bush setting. Unlike most pony club courses, Tocumwal’s includes an ornamental lake, a high levy bank, a steep sand hill, and extensive bush riding — features that make it genuinely distinctive and a real drawcard for eventers who want course variety that’s hard to find elsewhere in the zone.
The club has also earned a strong competitive pedigree over the years. Tocumwal hosts its own Annual Horse Trials for all grades, and the club stepped up to host the Victorian State Championships back in 2003 — a real mark of the quality of both its grounds and its volunteer base. Tocumwal is a great fit for families in Tocumwal, Barooga, Cobram, Yarroweyah, Strathmerton, Numurkah, Nathalia, Yarrawonga, Mulwala, Finley, and the wider Murray River border region.
What we offer
- Monthly rallies with instruction across all levels
- Over 40 years of history as a PCV-affiliated club
- Cross-border welcome — families from both NSW and Victoria are part of the club
- Annual Tocumwal Horse Trials for all grades
- Hosting pedigree including the 2003 Victorian State Championships
- Training schools and competitions run throughout the year
- Proficiency certificate training and grading under the standard PCV program
- Unique cross country course in natural bush setting — with ornamental lake, high levy bank, steep sand hill, and plenty of open bush riding
Facilities
- All-weather riding surface
- Full cross country course with varied terrain and natural features
- Natural bush riding
- Recreation Reserve amenities
Agistment
Agistment isn’t offered on-site. Grounds are reserved for club rallies, events, and competitions. Get in touch for local recommendations in the Tocumwal and border area.
Disciplines
Tocumwal follows the standard PCV program and supports a full range of disciplines:
- Dressage / Flat Riding
- Show Jumping
- Cross Country
- Horse Trials / Eventing
- 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.