Ages of the riders varied from two to 16 years old.  

Instructors ran the riders through many events that included jumping and some of the riders were also graded for jumping so they are ready for competitions.  

“A few riders have progressed a long way from never jumping to jumping competently,” a spokesperson for Delegate Pony Club said.  

The riders were also put through the paces of different sporting events including the stockman's challenge, sporting events that are representative of the ones that will be held at Delegate Pony Club gymkhana on Father’s Day, Sunday September 4 at Delegate Show Ground.  

There are two rally days during August to enable riders to prepare for the Delegate Pony Club gymkhana.

Gymkhana events include: Riding Class, Flag Race, Bending Race, Western Pole Bend, Barrel Race, Diamond Flag, Keyhole Bounce, Keyhole, In and Out of the Box, Straight Barrel Race and Delegate Stockman’s Challenge.

There is also a Table AM7 Showjump for Mini E, E, D, C, B and A grade with no led or assisted riders to showjump.

A special training day with paid instructors has been organised for 11 years and up and for zone 18 riders on Saturday, September 3.

“If positions are still available we will be opening it up to other riders,” the spokesperson said.

“Some of the Delegate Pony Club riders will be participating in Bemboka Gymkhana this Sunday so good luck to these riders.”   

Thanks goes out to the instructor's Roweena Butterworth and Sinead Cameron that give up their time every rally day.  

Also a big thank you to all the parents who step up and help out, with out you all we wouldn't be able to do what we do each rally day.  Thank you to Bombala Show for the use of their jump trailer.

If you would like more information about the Delegate Pony Club or events like the Gymkhana contact via Facebook (Delegate Pony Club) or email delegateponyclub@hotmail.com   Next rally date is Sunday, August 21, 9.30am gear check for a 10am start.