Dunedin Branch Pony Club

Annual Grounds Use Membership: $250

$250 per year and membership starts from the date of approval.

For riders who are not a member of DBPC or any other Pony Club in the district and wish to use the grounds on a regular basis when they are not in use for an event or rally. This gives you access to the main grass arena, all weather arena, cross country course and hills.

Please see attached forms for full membership details and application form and email to [email protected]

2023/24 Annual Grounds Use Member Rider Rules:
  • Grounds use members cannot be riding members at another ponyclub within the Dunedin District..
  • Full payment must be paid by grounds use rider before riding on Pony Club grounds.
  • Pony Club approved helmets, boots and riding gear to be worn at all times.
  • Providing the ground conditions are suitable, you are welcome to use the grass arena.
  • You are welcome to use the surfaced arena at any time.
  • Please leave the gates as you find them, to prevent grazing horses escaping.
  • Financial members only to use the grounds (e.g no riding visitors or friends allowed to ride).
  • Ashburn Hall grounds at the back of the Pony Club are not to be used. These are private grounds only and not for general use.
  • Seasonal Riders are allowed to utilize the practice jumps in the all weather arena. However, no poles or stands are allowed to be taken out of the gear shed, or moved into the grass arena.
  • No jumping over cross country fences allowed, without prior consent from Pony Club each time.
  • All seasonal riders, regardless of age, must have an adult who is over the age of 18 years, supervising them if jumping on the grounds.
  • The maximum height allowable for jumping the show jumps is 95cm (unless written approval granted by the committee).
  • If there is over crowding of riders working their horses in one arena, then Seasonal Riders will be asked to move and work in another arena. Pony Club Riders get preference.
  • If a pony club rally is on and you are using an arena that is required for the rally you will be asked to either move to an alternative area to work your horse or to leave the grounds while the rally is on.
  • While events or practice days are being held, the grounds will be unavailable for use unless you are participating in that event.


PAYMENT OPTIONS
Bank Deposit: Dunedin Branch Pony Club - 03-1726-0043784-000