Whittlesea Pony Club

Club Offerings

Here’s Whittlesea in the same format:

Whittlesea Horse & Pony Club is a small, friendly, and knowledgeable club in the North Metropolitan Zone of Pony Club Victoria, based at the Whittlesea Agricultural Showgrounds on Showgrounds Road. With a welcoming culture and strong facilities inherited from the showgrounds setting, the club offers a genuinely supportive environment for young riders right from their very first led ponies through to competitive riding.

Whittlesea’s real point of difference is how accessible it is for the youngest riders. The club actively welcomes children from four years of age, including those still being led on ponies — an earlier starting point than many clubs comfortably cater for. Riders are then carefully graded and grouped by ability, with instructors matched accordingly, and where possible children are also grouped by age so the social side of the club develops alongside the riding.

The club’s home at the Whittlesea Showgrounds gives members access to excellent facilities, including a large all-weather sand arena, a purpose-built Hickstead-style showjumping arena, a cross country course, a fully fenced grassed area, and ample parking. Whittlesea is a great fit for families in Whittlesea, Humevale, Kinglake, Kinglake West, Mernda, Doreen, Wollert, Beveridge, and the wider northern growth corridor.

What we offer

• Monthly rallies on the 4th Sunday of each month (except January), with occasional second Sunday rallies in May and October
• A warm welcome for very young riders from four years of age, including led pony riders
• Careful grading and grouping by ability, with age-based social grouping where possible
• Well-matched instruction tailored to each group
• Several events throughout the year including a Combined Training Day, Show Jumping events, Shows, Freshmans show jumping for newcomers to competition, and the Winter Woollies Show
• Proficiency certificate training under the standard PCV program
• Volunteer-run committee with strong community involvement
• Club colours: purple with a white sash

Facilities

• Clubhouse and amenities
• Large all-weather sand arena
• Hickstead-style showjumping arena
• Cross country course
• Fully fenced grassed area
• Ample parking

Agistment

Agistment isn’t offered on-site. Grounds are reserved for club rallies, events, and member use. Get in touch for local recommendations in the Whittlesea area.

Disciplines

Whittlesea follows the standard PCV program and supports a range of disciplines:

• Flatwork and Dressage
• Show Jumping
• Cross Country
• Combined Training
• Mounted Games
• Theory, grooming, and horsemanship
• Certificates, camps, and clinics