Our Strategic Plan
In line with the NZPCA, the vision, mission and values of Franklin Thames Valley Area Pony Club are:

Our Vision
To develop, promote, govern and lead the best youth equestrian training/coaching organisation in the Franklin/Thames Valley Area.

Our Mission
FTV 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 through  its branch structure across the Franklin Thames Valley Area
  • 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 our club and the branches that make up our club
 
Our Values
FTV 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


The following five key strategic priorities have been identified that FTV needs to address over the next five years if we are to deliver on our mission and realize our vision.

•      Grow participation of current membership and attract new members
  • By  improving the experience of existing riding membership and encourage new participants into riding

•      Improve rider/ coaching performance and development
o      By provide 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
o      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 FTV

•      Improve communication and build relationships (internal & external)
o      By developing and implementing a communications plan that promotes the accessibility, excitement and opportunities available in Pony Club to both members, potential members, sponsors, and others.

•      Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation
o      By developing and implementing and national and events based sponsorship and funding plan to grow the value of sponsorship funding and increase other funding streams.