The Gums Horse and Pony Club

I am 18 Years old and have been a member of the Gums Horse and Pony Club for around 10 Years.

The first pony I rode at pony club was 'Benelle Lucy', she was a 12hh Bay Pony. She was a great first pony, an excellent jumper and novelty pony. I competed and completed my first ODE when I was 9 on Lucy at the Marrabel Horse Trials, and we placed 6th...

My next pony was ' Bold Bellino' (Sqizz) he was a 15.2hh brown thoroughbred, i rode Squizz at Zone Finals that year and our B team Dressage Team placed 1st. He was a bit strong and a bit too much to handle at the age of 11. So we sold him to VJ Wigney, an adult who still has him and gets on great with him. I then purchased Tooch, who we all know (see pic).  She is a 14.2hh Palomino.  When we purchased Tooch she was in a paddock, no rugs =, really dirty, hadnt been ridden for at least 4 years, or since Benni had broken her in. And she was a charm ...... didnt put one foot wrong. Over the years Tooch and i grew to be a great combination... Even after all those times of getting off and yelling and screaming saying i want Lucy back because Tooch was naughty... Tooch and i have accomplished quite a few things over the years and I still enjoy her. In between this i have had a few free lease horses - Paris, Touche' and Kyla and it goes on...

I am now free leasing Charlie from Lizzie Wigney. I rode him at Zone Finals in 2008 and came 5th in SADA Cup.

Achievements i have accomplished through the years at The Gums are:

Pony Clubber of the year  - 2003, 2004, 2005.

Encouragement Award

Most Improved

Service to club

D, D*and C Certificates.

I also have competed in 8 Zone Finals, many One Day Events, Gymkhanas, Ag Shows.

I have been a member for 14 years, 10 as an Adult and 4 as a teenager.  I have held the positions of Secretary, Rally Co-ordinator, Catering Co-ordinator, Vice President, Chief Instructor, President  and currently hold the position of District Commissioner.  My husband Tim, daughter Elle and son Ben have travelled extensively with horses over the past 10 years.  We have chased Mounted Games events, One Day Events, Show Jumping events, Ag Shows, Gymkhana's, Instructor schools and updates.  When we had the truck we often took a number of other children and their horses with us.  Life is a little more casual now that Elle has her licence and can go on her own, and Ben is very busy with Football and Basketball committments.

Hi, My name is Molly and I have been a member of the Gums PC since 2007.

I currently have a couple of horses.

Tulla is my main competition horse, he is the one in my pic, he is 16.2, gelding, 8 years and a black TB. He competes mainly in showjumping.

I also usually have a youngster on the go to train up and sell on. Currently we have Max, a 15.3, 6 year old gelding who is showing potential as either a hack or showjumper.

I compete mainly in showjumping but also enjoy eventing and dressage and also just having fun trail riding and educating young horses.

I have been a riding member of The Gums for 7 years, I ride two ponies at Pony Club, Ari ("Arizona") and Nelly ("Glenyarra Helena").  I love everything at Pony Club especially schools with Di Keach, Gymkhanas and shows.  My photo is of me on my beautiful pony Nelly.

Level 1 PC instructor and EFA Show Horse Judge.  A riding member and Secretary of The Gums Horse and Pony Club.