Willow Creek Pony Club is in the Western Ontario region, with members from various points in Bruce County (Southampton, Port Elgin, Inverhuron, Tiverton, Kincardine, Owen Sound and surrounding areas).

As of January 2020, we currently have 18 members, ages range from 7 - 16.

While January is the best time of year to join Pony Club, as most branches' education calendars begin at this time, new members are welcome at any point in the year. Some activities (Regional mounted competitions) require a tested level rating to participate, but all branch activities are open to any member at any time.

The cost to join Pony Club is ...

Memberships Fees for 2020: $170.00 for Juniors (17 and under), plus your OE membership (see below).

Pony Club Membership Fees include:

Canadian Pony Club NATIONAL - $90.

Western Ontario Pony Club REGIONAL - $30 for first family member, $25 for subsequent.

Willow Creek Pony BRANCH - $50 for first family member, $25 for subsequent.

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***It is Required that all Pony Club Members have their OE Membership for insurance purposes:

As of 2020, the cost for this insurance is =

Ontario Equestrian (OE) - $56.50 tax included, Junior (17 and under -Jan.1);

$67.80 tax included, Senior (18 and over -Jan.1).

Please go to the OE website to sign up: www.ontarioequestrian.ca

We require a photocopy of the proof of purchase for your child's OE; please attach it to your Willow Creek Pony Club membership form. Thanks!

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"The Canadian Pony Club is a National youth organization with a long and rich history and ties to an international body of equestrians and equine lovers, known around the world for its dedication to safety, knowledge and sportmanship." (CPC website: www.canadianponyclub.org)

Willow Creek Pony Club is a great club for any pony- or horse-crazy kid to learn all about equine care, stable management and horses themselves. Our branch members are very supportive of one another and we have team-spirit in abundance! Come learn with us!

The minimum age to join Pony Club is 6 yrs old, and a member must be 7 yrs old (as of January 1st) to test a level and to compete in Regional events.

Much of our unmounted education will take place twice monthly from January - December (except July & August), with meetings being held in various locations. In the summer months we may hold clinics on different topics and enjoy mounted practices at various venues. We strongly encourage parental involvement at all levels and are a 'hands-on' kind of club. For any member to compete or participate at the Regional level, a parent volunteer is required by the Regional organizers to help out on the day of the event.

For more information, please contact Susan Hilbers.

District Commissioner: Susan Hilbers hilbers@bmts.com; Assistant DC: Jenn Moulton; Treasurer: Jodie McNabb ; Secretary: Leigh Parker.