As Chelsea Pony Club is a part of the New Zealand Pony Club Association (NZPCA) we support and encourage the following:

NZPCA

Our Vision

To develop, promote, govern and lead the best youth equestrian training/coaching organisation in New Zealand.
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Our Mission

The NZPCA is a voluntary organisation for young people interested in ponies/horses and riding that:

  • Encourages young people to ride and enjoy all kinds of sports connected with riding
  • Provides instruction on riding and pony/horse management
  • Promotes the highest ideals of behaviour, sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, to create strength of character and self-discipline
  • Values, encourages, develops and recognises the volunteers who are the backbone of Pony Club and its success
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Our Values

The NZPCA is committed to the following:

  • Friendly, fun, helpful, encouraging and respectful environment at all times whether at rallies, events or in competition
  • Responsive to change and opportunities for continual improvement
  • Honest and transparent  in all communications
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Our strategic priorities

Through analysis and consultation with the membership, the following five key strategic priorities have been identified and will be the organisation’s focus over the next five years:

  • Grow participation of current membership and attract new members by  improving the experience of existing riding and adult membership and encourage new participants into riding
  • Improve rider/ coaching performance and development by providing appropriate and compelling opportunities to improve the skill and knowledge of riders, coaches and officials to ensure positive experiences for all people involved
  • Ensure the organisational sustainability of Pony Club by attracting, developing and retaining a robust base of talented and committed staff and volunteers whether they are coaches, officials or administrators and the use of best practice planning and organisational tools / procedures throughout the Pony Club
  • Improve  communication and build relationships (internal & external) by developing and implementing a communications plan that promotes the accessibility, excitement and opportunities available in Pony Club to both members, potential members, corporate sponsors, equestrian organisations and other stakeholders
  • Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation by developing and implementing and national and events based sponsorship and funding plan to grow the value of sponsorship funding