WHENUAPAI PONY CLUB

RIDERS WITHOUT HORSES PROGRAMME
This programme is not available for the 2009/2010 season

Welcome to Whenuapai Pony Club, we are pleased to be able to offer this programme and hope you enjoy all aspects involved and learn what horses and ponies are all about.

(I can assure you there is far more than you ever dreamed) BUT what you get back in return is definitely worth it).

As this programme is an introduction to the Equine World and its Happenings we Do Encourage A Parent of Each Child to Stay even if it is sometimes .in the background a little.  There will also be occasions when you are required to help with the group.

Frankie your Coach is full of information, encouragement and energy, she has full backup from our up-to-date competitive riders and parents for any new knowledge, different approaches etc.  (This is a sport where you never stop learning).  Any questions you have will happily be answered.  Often most information is gained when having informal question sessions.  We will teach as much as you want to learn.

Riding is unlikely to be on a weekly basis and will always depend entirely on what is available and compatible.  But as with all good things you should start at the beginning. (Some children and parents have never been near a horse), so your approach to a horse will be one of your first lessons.

Horses and Ponies are wonderful animals and nothing to be afraid of.  They will give you an enormous sense of satisfaction BUT they are also rather large (yes even Casper), and can move very quickly and some do frighten easily,  SO you WILL need to be aware At ALL times of your surroundings and what is going on.

 WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR

Long Pants                   (track-pants, jeans, jodhpurs etc)

Closed in Shoes            (sneakers, ankle boots, gumboots)

Sun Hat

Jumper                         (you may wish to purchase a Club Sweatshirt)

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