This year the RPSBS Annual will focus on Shows run by the RPSBS State Committees, Specific Riding Pony Classes at Royal Shows and Other Shows (such as AG Shows) running Official Riding Pony Breed Classes.

To celebrate your success from any other event including open classes, and national events at any show you will need to purchase a Members Gallery Photo, which is excellent value.

Half Page (1 Photo) Members Gallery $88

Full Page (2 Photos) Members Gallery  $150 

We are looking for photos and stories for the upcoming 2024 RPSBS Ltd Annual!

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
Do you have an interesting story to tell? It can be about a pony or a member. We are looking for more than multiple wins, stories with a different angle, i.e different disciplines, rehabilitation, history, etc. Vales: Profiles on ponies and members who have passed. 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥@𝐫𝐩𝐬𝐛𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
This year the Annual will be focusing on the following events:

• Events run by the RPSBS State Committees
• Specific Riding Pony Classes at Royal Shows
• Other Shows (such as AG Shows) running Official Riding Pony Breed Classes
• Photos for our galleries of, overheight stars, children’s ponies (from specific children’s classes), and performance ponies.

16th May  –  QLD ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
22nd May  –  WA ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
25th May  –  NSW ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
25th May  –  SA ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
26th May  – VICTORIAN RIDING PONY FOAL AND YOUNGSTOCK SHOW
30th May  –  TAS ANNUAL MEETING / SAM
1st Sept – QLD RIDING PONY OF THE YEAR SHOW

General Meeting of Members of the RPSBS Victorian Committee
We had our AGM earlier this month, it was wonderful to catch up and meet new people. Please welcome to the VIC RPSB Committee & thank you for taking on the following positions:

Amber Green – Secretary, Tracie Montebello – Vice Chairperson, Mark Jones – General

Joining the existing committee: Greg Gerry – Director, Diane Jose – Treasurer, Stacey Bould – PR, Sandi Pearce – Sponsorship, Jack Good – Chairperson

Unfortunately, we say goodbye to Sally Rich but thank her for all that she has done over the past 6 years. We also thank Di for nominating again to continue to guide and teach us, after already being so active for the last 6 years. Di is a vital source of knowledge and wisdom and lucky to have her.

Member Results

As our season here in Victoria has finished, we congratulate the following members on their results from the last couple of Agi shows in the Riding Pony classes:

Warragul Agi: SUPREME LED: Braefoot Holly’s Model.(pictured Photo: Sowcation Photography)
SUPREME RIDDEN: Waterford Park Heat Wave

Bunyip Aig: SUPREME OPEN LED: Braefoot Holly’s Model
SUPREME LED HUNTER: Holloway Dream Catcher (pictured)

Ballarat Autumn Horse Show: SUPREME LED: Royal Rogue of Hannaley
Rochester Agi Show: SUPREME LED: Smithfields Anthea

A friendly reminder to email or DM our Facebook page with any results from out & about competing in any field.

Foal & Youngstock Show at Tatura Sunday 26th May 2024 

This program has been uploaded to the state page on the RPSB website.
Enquiries Stacey Bould (m) 0417 393 639 – vicridingponies@gmail.com

Reminder:
– Foals must be registered
– Owners must be financial & handlers must be at least a participant member
– All manure to be taken home in accordance with Tatura policy
– NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY

📅 Save the Date 📅

Riding Pony Pageant in the Park
When: Saturday 7th December 2024  Where: Akoonah Park, Berwick

Does Your Local Agricultural Show Offer Riding Pony Classes? 
Recently, the RPSBS Queensland committee contacted Agricultural Show organisers all over Queensland with an offer to sponsor and support the Riding Pony section in their show program. By working closely with Agricultural Show organisers throughout Queensland, we can help to ensure that your local show offers a great Riding Pony section and awards.

If you think your local Agricultural Show would appreciate this offer, please email us at rpsbsqld@outlook.com with contact details for your local show organiser – and we’ll reach out to them!

2024 Queensland Riding Pony Show Programs Now Online! 
The RPSBS Queensland committee are excited to have just released the 2024 Queensland Riding Pony of the Year and 2024 Queensland Riding Pony Pageant programs! View the programs now, and stay tuned for entry opening dates.

2024 Queensland Riding Pony of the Year Program Click here

2024 Queensland Riding Pony Pageant Program Click here

2024 Show Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
Are you interested in sponsoring a Queensland Riding Pony Show award this year? We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available from naming rights sponsorship and a range of options for Supreme, Futurity, Champion and Reserve Champion awards.

Email rpsbsqld@outlook.com for details. 

HAVE YOU GOT RIDING PONY SHOW RESULTS? 
We love nothing more than celebrating the achievements of Queensland members and also Queensland-bred Riding Ponies.

💌 If you have show results or photos to share, please send us a DM via our Facebook page.

NSW RPSBS Annual Meeting of Members
Date & Time: 11.00am Saturday 25th May 2024

Venue: Boardroom RPSBS National Office Unit 12, 40 Bowman Street Richmond NSW 2753
ZOOM Meeting available. Register with the National office BEFORE 4pm on Fri 24/5/24 Ph: 0245775530

We hope to see you at this meeting and that some of you will join us for a social lunch on its conclusion. Committee positions are filled so you need not fear being roped into a job!

NSW Upcoming Events
Minto Show & Riding Pony Feature Ring
Minto Agricultural Society Autumn Show has a Feature Riding Pony Breed Ring sponsored by NSW RPSBS. Entries: via Nominate Date: Sunday 19th May Venue: Menangle Park Paceway Judge: Luke Millington.

Please support the Riding Pony breed and star in the Open Rings where you can earn yourself a Royal Show qualifying result. “Beautiful A” photographer will be at the Show.

2024 RPSBS Annual Publication – Member Photos 
Q: Do you wonder how, why and where the photos in the Riding Pony Annual come from each year?
A: They come from members who send them to the Editor or the State Publicity Officer.

OR another way to think about this is:

Q: Why isn’t my pony’s photo in the Annual?
A: You did not send any photo or information for us to include in the Annual.

The responsibility rests with owners and riders who must be members. NSW Committee encourages members to submit their photos. The rest is up to you.

Send good quality photos of your Riding Ponies out competing ASAP for inclusion in this year’s RPSBS Annual. We want your pics!

SUBMIT YOUR PHOROS ONLINE AT: https://www.rpsbs.com.au/upcoming-annual/

Queen Equestrian 2023 NSW State RPSBS Show –  A great photo of a filly line-up from the event.
Photo: Beautiful A Photography.

2024 SA Welsh & Riding Pony Foal & Yearling Show
Congratulations to all SA Riding Pony members and their registered Riding Ponies at the recent 2024 SA Welsh & Riding Pony Foal & Yearling Show. Also a big thank you to judge Carole Lindeman from Victoria for judging.

FOAL RIDING PONIES:
Champion Colt: Argyl Astrologer (Argyl Stud) Reserve Colt: Braefoot Park Royalty (Louise Clancy)
Champion Filly: Landsdowne Delia (C & V Fricker) Reserve Filly: Argyl Straight Flush (Argyl Stud)
Champion Show hunter: Argyl Marquise (Argyl Stud)
Supreme Riding Pony Foal: Argyl Astrologer (Argyl Stud)

YEARLING RIDING PONIES:
Champion Colt: Wynara Trademark (Wynara Stud)
Supreme Riding Pony Yearling: Wynara Trademark (Wynara Stud)

Congratulations to all competitors and thank you for supporting the event!

 
Supreme Riding Pony Foal: Argyl Astrologer, Argyl Stud. (pictured left)
Supreme Riding Pony Yearling: Wynara Trademark, Wynara Stud (pictured right)

SA Upcoming Events

REMINDER 
STATE MEETING 
Our State Annual Meeting will be held on the 22nd May 2024
Midland Dome Coffee Shop 7.00pm

Congratulations to our 2023 Riding Pony Newcomer Winner.

Riding Pony Stud Book Society WA Committee would like to thank you Gosnells Riding Club for running our WA Newcomer Final 2023. And thank you Robyn for stepping up to Judge the class. Great Ground grounds beautiful weather and good company.

Congrats to Merivale Park Rhapsody owned by Peta Gallagher
ridden by Alyce Michalczyk