About our branch
Otumoetai Te Puna Pony Club (OTPC) is a branch of the Tauranga Pony Club, based on its own 10 acre grounds in Teihana Road Te Puna. We hold about 20 ridden rallies a year. In addition, we offer unmounted Horse Management (HM) rallies to support our members with knowledge about caring for their horse and ponies. During the year, we aim to work alongside other local Pony Clubs to allow members to experience a wider range of activities, develop friendships and gain further experience. There is also an opportunity to attend clinics with expert
instructors.
The club camp is held annually, usually over a long weekend during summer. Camp is a combination of formal lessons, fun challenges, hacking out, horse mastership and games.
OTPC our own grounds that our members get to use for free at their convenience throughout the year. During the season a full show jumping course, 60x20 piped dressage arena and cross
country fences are available. Attached to our grounds in part of the Omokoroa Tauranga cycleway and horse riders are allowed shared access to this between Teihana Road and Lochhead Road.
To ensure the grounds stay in tip top condition members are asked to come along to working bees, these are done in conjunction with dedicated maintenance individuals.Our committee are a friendly group of supportive people from varying backgrounds. We work together to achieve the best outcomes for our members.
Our People
We use quality instructors who are supportive to riders and horses of all levels. Our aim is to help you achieve your own goals whether they be learning to rise to the trot or compete at Pony
Club Champs. Our beginner riders get the same super quality instruction that our most competitive riders get. As part of Tauranga and BOP Pony Club, our junior members get to qualify and compete at Area and National competitions and events throughout the year. As part of our commitment to Tauranga Pony Club we also ask that parents get involved with Tauranga branch in whatever way they can, working bees at McLarens Falls Park, managing a team or helping at gymkhanas.
The pony club is run by a group of volunteers, and its super important that parents help the kids at rallies.
Fees
Junior Membership (under 25) is $290 a year which includes NZPCA, TPC and BOPPC levies. An adult responsible membership is required per family that includes an under 18
year old member. The fee for this is $25.
There are additional fees for:
- Competitions Team events and the camp
Commuication
Communication is key for all members. This is how members find out what is on, what has changed and what is happening in the future. OPTC has a Facebook page, Message groups
for members as well as a Monthly Newsletter. We are also available through email for any assistance with, including enrolment: otponyclub@gmail.com
Rallies
PC season starts August/early September, Daylight Savings - Every second Wednesday evening. Outside of Daylight Savings - typically on a weekend (avoiding sports where
possible).
Contact
If you need any assistance with enrolling please email otponyclub@gmail.com for further information.