Club Details
Address
Behind the Toongabbie Recreation Reserve, Heywood St, Toongabbie VIC 3856
Website
Zone
East Gippsland Zone
Club Offerings
Toongabbie & District Pony Club is a small, community-focused club in the East Gippsland Zone of Pony Club Victoria, based on Heywood Street behind the Toongabbie Recreation Reserve. Sitting just north of Traralgon in the heart of Gippsland horse country, the club provides children from across the area with a safe, happy, and genuinely warm place to learn to ride and enjoy their horses.
Toongabbie’s real strengths sit in its community culture and the shared-grounds relationship with the Toongabbie & District Riders Club (established 1979). The two clubs share a well-equipped home on Heywood Street — complete with clubrooms, brick amenities, a BBQ area, and fenced parking and riding spaces — and the grounds also host endurance rides, dressage events, gymkhanas, and the Thomson Valley Bush Riders’ annual SIDS Kids Ride. For families, this means pony club sits within a much broader equestrian community, and there’s a natural adult trail-riding pathway for members who want to keep riding beyond pony club age.
The club is known for its community ethos. Each May, the Pony Club and Riders Club together host the “Do It For Dolly” Ride and BBQ Lunch — supporting Dolly’s Dream — which has become a much-loved fixture on the local calendar. The club’s membership model is also designed for accessibility, with a pay-per-rally fee structure that keeps things affordable for families. Toongabbie is a great fit for families in Toongabbie, Heyfield, Cowwarr, Tyers, Glengarry, Rosedale, Traralgon, and the wider Gippsland area.
What we offer
- Monthly rallies on the 3rd Sunday of each month, excluding January (occasionally adjusted for weather or clashes)
- A range of activities covering different aspects of riding and horsemanship, working towards PC Certificates
- A mix of consistent in-house instructors plus visiting instructors sourced throughout the year for variety
- Proficiency certificate training and grading under the standard PCV program
- An accessible pay-per-rally fee model ($18 per rally plus zone, PCA, and working bee levies)
- Shared grounds with the Toongabbie & District Riders Club — a natural pathway for adult trail riding
- Annual “Do It For Dolly” Ride, BBQ Lunch, and novelty events, supporting Dolly’s Dream
- Well-maintained grounds shared with multiple equestrian disciplines including endurance, dressage, and gymkhanas
Agistment
Agistment isn’t offered on-site. Grounds are reserved for club rallies, events, and shared-club activities. Get in touch for local recommendations in the Toongabbie and Gippsland area.
Disciplines
Toongabbie 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.