Southside Pony Club, Qld

PONY PALS

More than a program - a community!

🐴 Pony Pals

More than a program - a community!

Congratulations to Sienna and Beauty on an outstanding achievement at the Samford Golden Valley Show Jumping event.

Securing 3rd place overall (with a 1st and 4th) is a wonderful result and reflects your dedication, consistency, and strong horsemanship. 🐎

🎉 Congratulations Eva! 🎉

A huge well done to Eva on achieving an incredible 3rd place out of 29 riders in the 13–26 years Pre-Introductory 65cm at the Tamborine Pony Club ODE! 🐎✨

What a fantastic result in a strong and competitive field — your hard work and dedication are really paying off 👏💪
Photography credit - Chris Seen Photography.

🐴 Pony Pals starts this Friday at 4:15pm at our Rochedale location!Spots are limited—sign up today to secure your child’s place.

More than a pony program, Pony Pals is a community. Our program fosters confidence, connection, learning and belonging, while supporting youth wellbeing and positive community engagement in a safe, welcoming environment.

👉 Join us and be part of something special.

The true spirit of club…

As the Pony Club Queensland State Championships for Dressage and Combined Training approach this July, the way the event has come together is already a strong reflection of Pony Club at its best.

Samford Golden Valley Pony Club has stepped up to host the 2026 Dressage and CT Championships. Hosting an event of this scale is a significant undertaking, and what has made the difference is the strength of the relationships Samford has built across Pony Club Queensland.

“With the Championships coming together relatively quickly, we knew it was never going to be something our club could do on its own,” said Samford Pony Club event coordinator Kathryn Fuhrmann.

“What really stood out was how many people reached out and offered to help.”

When additional support was needed, Pony Club members from across both zones came together around Samford Pony Club, offering their time, experience and hands‑on skills with genuine generosity. It was a powerful reminder that Pony Club is more than clubs and competitions - it’s a community built on relationships, trust and a shared willingness to support one another.

“One of the real strengths of Pony Club is the connections built across zones over time,” Kathryn said. “Because those relationships already exist between Zone 1 and Zone 26, people didn’t hesitate. Everyone simply wanted to help make sure the Championships could go ahead.”

This cross‑zone collaboration has seen volunteers from both zones working quietly behind the scenes in event coordination, logistics and operational planning. While much of this work happens out of sight, it is essential to delivering a safe, well‑run and positive Championship experience for riders and their families.

“For us, it has never been about one club or one zone doing it all,” Kathryn added. “These Championships show what’s possible when Pony Club people support one another and put riders first.”

While Samford Pony Club is acknowledged as host, the Championships represent a shared effort across the broader Pony Club network.

Support from multiple clubs and zones - including Burpengary Pony Club providing the Championship venue - highlights how Pony Club communities work together to create opportunities for young riders.

As competitors prepare for July, the PCQ State Championships stand as a reminder that behind every successful event is a group of volunteers committed to teamwork, service and shared responsibility.

It is moments like these, built on collaboration across zones and a genuine sense of community, that show exactly what Pony Club is all about.

📸 Samford, Southside Pony Club, Qld and Northern Suburbs Pony Club riders (Zones 26 and 1) representing their teams in State Teams Dressage. Years of shared experiences at Pony Club events have built the friendships and trust that now underpin this cross-zone support.

A Program That Builds Skills for Life

Parents love Pony Pals because it helps kids grow. Kids love Pony Pals because… ponies! 🐴✨

Across Brisbane, families have trusted Southside Pony Club for more than 65 years. Our youth riders have gone on to State and National Championships.

Now, that same professional, safety‑focused instruction is available to absolute beginners—right here in Rochedale.

Join a program where confidence, teamwork and joy come first.

🏆 Congratulations Harper!

What an amazing result at Moggill Pony Club’s Combined Training event - Reserve Champion!

Such a fantastic result and incredible performance. ❤️🐴

✨ Event Wrap‑Up | Understanding Equine Biomechanics ✨
A huge thank you to our valued sponsors Queensland Off The Track and Vet Align for supporting this insightful and practical education session for our members.
Led by Dr Shaan Mocke, integrative veterinarian, the session helped riders and horse owners gain a clearer understanding of equine biomechanics — how horses are designed to move, and why it matters every day.
We were also fortunate to have Lisette Mocke supporting the session, working hands‑on with our riders to help turn theory into practice. Lisette’s guidance helped riders apply biomechanics principles through exercises, positioning, and feel.
🐴 Members learned how to:
Understand how posture, movement, and structure work together
Recognise early signs of dysfunction, including asymmetry, compensation, and behavioural changes
Appreciate the role biomechanics plays in performance, comfort, and long‑term soundness
This session reinforced a simple but powerful message: biomechanics isn’t just for professionals — it’s for every equestrian who wants to support their horse’s wellbeing and longevity.
Thank you again to Queensland Off The Track and Vet Align for championing education, horse welfare, and lifelong learning in our community. 🐎💙