Rally Information

Rallies

Rallies are generally held on the third Sunday of each month.

Summer Rallies

Summer rallies (November through to March) commence at 8.30am (riders must be ready for gear check at 8am) and conclude around lunchtime. If the forecast temperature for Nuriootpa is above 35 degrees on the ABC news the night prior, rallies and competitions will be cancelled.

Winter Rallies

Winter rallies commence at 9.30am (gear check 9am) with a finishing time around 3pm.

Format

Rallies commence with a line up of riders and their mounts for a safety check in addition to being marked out of 5 for the presentation of their saddlery, rider uniform and presentation of horse.

This score goes towards identifying the successful recipient of the club’s annual Most Consistent award (information on this is included in the section Pony Club awards under Membership).  Once completed, riders are divided into groups depending on ability.  Groups are kept as small as possible, thus ensuring quality instruction.

Members receive instruction in various riding disciplines – dressage, showjumping, cross country and mounted games. As well, great emphasis is placed on the correct care and management of the pony, along with care of saddlery and equipment. 

In addition to the monthly rally, the club holds a number of events/competitions throughout the year.  These include training days, dressage days, gymkhanas, showjumping days, a one day event and instruction schools/clinics.  The club actively participates in the Lower North Zone championships so extra training days are slotted in to prepare to that competition.

So as you can see, there is plenty of scope for members to have a fulfilling and fun time with the Barossa Valley Pony Club.

 

Upcoming Rally Dates 2023

Please remember no matter what the planned activities for any rally, everyone is welcome and all riders will be catered for.

There may be some changes/additions to the rally schedule as we hope to secure some guest instructors and run some special clinics, however as much notice as possible will be given via the website.

March 26 – Joint rally with Globe Derby at Globe Derby. TBC

April 16 – Rally Full Day

May 7 – Rally Full Day

June 18 – Rally Full Day

July 23 – Rally Full Day

August 20 – Rally Full Day

September 17 – Rally Full Day

November 19 – Rally Full Day

December 10 – Christmas Rally.  This is always a good opportunity for everyone to get together and enjoy a few low key, fun activities before a shared meal to celebrate the end of the year.