Club Details
Zone
East Gippsland Zone
Club Offerings
raralgon & District Pony Club is a welcoming, active club in the East Gippsland Zone of Pony Club Victoria, based at 20 Minniedale Road in Traralgon East. Long-established in the Latrobe Valley, the club provides a safe and supportive environment for young riders across the full East Gippsland region to develop their skills, compete locally and beyond, and be part of a strong horse-loving community.
Traralgon’s genuine strengths are its inclusive membership approach and its active calendar of entry-level and competitive events. The club runs a Riders Without Horses program — a real advantage for children who love horses but don’t own or have regular access to one — alongside full riding membership. Members also benefit from close connections across the East Gippsland Zone, with regular competition, training, and team opportunities alongside neighbouring clubs including Bairnsdale, Mallacoota, Stratford, Rosedale, and Orbost. EGZ teams featuring Traralgon riders have recently performed strongly at state championships, including the 2026 PCV State Showjumping and Dressage Championships in Warrnambool.
A calendar highlight is Traralgon’s Freshman’s Show Jumping Day, held each March — a genuinely important entry point for riders and horses who are newer to competition show jumping, giving them a low-pressure chance to experience a full course before progressing to higher grades. Traralgon is a great fit for families in Traralgon, Traralgon East, Traralgon South, Morwell, Churchill, Tyers, Glengarry, Flynn, Callignee, and the wider Latrobe Valley.
What we offer
- Monthly rallies catering for all levels
- A Riders Without Horses program for children who love horses but don’t have their own
- Proficiency certificate training and grading under the standard PCV program
- The annual Traralgon Freshman’s Show Jumping Day — a supportive entry into competitive show jumping
- Active participation in East Gippsland Zone teams and inter-club competition
- Pathways through to state-level PCV championships in showjumping, dressage, and more
- Support for members interested in broader disciplines, including endurance riding
- A friendly, community-focused culture typical of Gippsland pony clubs
Agistment
Agistment isn’t offered on-site. Grounds are reserved for club rallies and events. Get in touch for local recommendations in the Latrobe Valley area.
Disciplines
Traralgon follows the standard PCV program and supports a full range of disciplines:
- Dressage
- Show Jumping
- Cross Country
- Combined Training
- Horse Trials / Eventing
- Mounted Games
- Theory, grooming, and horsemanship
- Certificates, camps, and clinics
FAQs
Yes, personal accident and public liability for approved activities, same as riding members.
Committees approve programs, conduct risk assessments, and use PCV/PCA curricula. Contact PCV for support.
No! RWH welcomes complete beginners and focuses on foundational skills.
Yes, under supervision with club-provided horses, but it's not guaranteed at every session—some focus on theory.
You can transition seamlessly to standard riding membership; RWH attendance may count toward rally requirements.
RWH participants are ungraded and can't enter graded PCV events but can join club-internal ungraded activities.
Follow PCA Gear Rules: comfortable, safe attire and club uniform. Clubs may provide some items for trials.