Pony Club WA – State Coaching Panel

About

The State Coaching Panel is responsible for the policy and direction of Coaching throughout the Association, subject to the approval of the Board. The Panel is also be responsible for the assessment of Coaches, the issuing of certificates, arrangement of Schools for potential Coaches, arranging for assessment and issuing of certificates to Coaches, the inspection of potential new Club’s facilities, and all other matters that may be relevant to Coaching for members of the Association.

State Coaching Panel Members

NYRELL WILLIAMS
Co-Chairperson, Secretary

I have been involved with Pony Club since 1990 at Riverside Park.  I was initially involved in coaching then in 1997 became a committee member.  During this time I have held the positions of Treasurer for two years, Chief Coach for a total 10 years, and Secretary for two years and general committee for the balance until a couple of years ago when I now enjoy coaching at the Club.
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MARGARET BARNESBY-JOHNSON

Co-Chairperson, Treasurer, State Coaching School Coordinator

I have been involved with Pony Club for around 15 years and am a proud Life Member at Wallangarra Riding & Pony Club. I was initially involved as a parent, then became a committee member. During my time at Pony Club I have held many positions at both Club and Zone level.  My roles have included Secretary, Rally Co-Ordinator and Coach at Club level and Secretary, Coach Co-Ordinator, C*/K Co-Ordinator and President with the Metropolitan Zone.  I have also had involvement in Special Olympics and RDA.

SUE BRITZA
State A & B Coordinator

I have been a member of the State Coaching Panel for many years and currently the A B and H Coordinator.

I also hold within PCWA the following positions; C, C Star/K Examiner, Coach Assessor and Visiting Commissioner.  At Zone Level I am the C Star/K and Coaching coordinator.

I began coaching at 18 years old and during that time have been Chief Coach at Goomalling, Balkuling and now Mt Bakewell Horse and Pony Club. Attained the following Coaching Accreditation: Level 1 coach for EA, PCWA and RDA – Skills Specific Trainer and Assessor (EA)- State Showhorse (EA) Judge, Show Horse Council Judge and previously, Dressage Judge.

I have had a lifetime of equestrian involvement having been a member of a successful equestrian family, including being selected as a reserve rider for EWA Dressage to train in England. As a parent of 7 children, who all competed and were equestrian educated at State and National level for EA, PCWA and RDA across disciplines of Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing and Tetrathlon.  I saw and experienced the value of Pony Club as a family sport.

My interest and passion in coaching is to enable and equip riders and coaches with skills and opportunities to achieve goals through an accreditation process. I strongly support country Clubs and as a visiting coach, living in the country, enables me to understand the many issues country people face in attaining their goals.

FERNE FAULKNER
State C*/K Coordinator

I was introduced to horses before I could even walk and have been obsessed with them ever since. I joined West Plantagenet Pony Club as at early age as a rider and have progressed to Pony Club coach at the same club, in the heart of the Great Southern Region. I have fond memories of camping out with my pony at our annual riding schools.

I have ridden and competed in many disciplines but main passion is coaching young riders. Last year I gained my NCAS Pony Club Coach Level 1 coaching qualification and am looking forward to undertaking my examiner training. I am excited to be part of the State Coaching Panel.

JUDY ROSE

CAC Representative

Judy has been a Pony Club member since she was a child when she belonged to the Enfield Chase Pony Club, (UK) and competed in the Prince Phillip Mounted Games right the way though to the finals at the Horse of the Year Show at the Empire Pool, Wembley.

Due to not having a horsey family Judy was lucky to be involved with an active Yard, where she rode in many displays and competitions and lots of different ponies and horses. Judy went on to achieve the Pony Club A test, and trained for British Horse Society instructors Exams, traveled to the Middle East and West Indies coaching and working with horses.

Judy has been part of the State Coaching Panel since 2004 and involved in Efficiency Certificate examining and training Pony Club Coaches. Judy has been a Coach for Pony Club WA at the last four National Championships and been on three International Pony Club Exchanges as Coach.

Jill Kessell

 Panel Member

I started riding at 11, on a camp in Serpentine, and then moved to Darwin where I got my first horse at 14. He was a station horse and I now realise how tolerant of me he was! I lost him to Cyclone Tracy, along with most of the other horses in my Pony Club.

I moved back to Perth to finish high school, and rode sporadically for many years, either on borrowed horses or at riding schools. I finally got another horse when I was in my 40s, and joined Kelmscott Adult Riding Club. I undertook the training to become an EA coach, and then  dressage judge, and began coaching at Wallangarra RPC in 2014. I took on the chief instructor role around 2018, and have been there ever since. I became a PCA accredited coach several years ago, and also coach at Eq Cetera therapeutic riding centre. Horses have given me a life long interest, some wonderful friends and many happy memories, and I love sharing my knowledge with the next generation of riders.

NERINE BUTLER-BLAXELL

Panel Member

I joined the Werribee Pony Club in Victoria at seven years of age, and I have many happy memories of pony club camps, rallies and competitions with my pony club friends, whom I am still in touch with today. I returned to pony club as a parent over 14 years ago and have held many roles within the club, from canteen manager, Zone rep, and committee member to club president and coach at Walliston Riding and Pony Club. During this time, I have obtained my PCA NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation and gear-checking accreditation, and I am a member of the State Coaching Panel. I enjoy teaching young riders and especially supporting them in achieving their goals.

I still enjoy riding when possible. I am working towards completing my Master of Psychology which will complement my current role as a provider of equine therapies working with young neurodiverse people.

Dianne Colley

Panel Member

Dianne came out from New Zealand in 1976.  She was a riding member of Marlborough Pony Club in Blenheim NZ where she had completed all certificates up to and including her B Certificate.

Dianne joined Kelmscott Pony Club here in WA and began coaching as well as working towards her A certificate completed in 1978.

Over the years Dianne has been a visiting coach around WA as well as an examiner of Pony Club certificates.  She did her EA Level 1 and 2 in general riding in the 1980”s and competed extensively in eventing as well as having a family.  Has always enjoyed training young and green horses who have gone on to do very well.

Dianne is now the Chief Coach of Gidgegannup Horse and Pony Club, a NCASPC Level 1 coach, still examines on the State Coaching Panel and enjoys teaching and watching her granddaughters rider and enjoy their beginnings in Pony Club.

‘PONY CLUB IS THE HALLMARK O MANY OTHER ASPECTS OF HORSEMANSHIP’

SALLY DAVIS

Coaching Newsletter Co-ordinator, State Coaching School Co-ordinator

My coaching career began in 1990 at Wanneroo horse and pony club, where I coached for 7 years, holding the position of Chief coach for 5 of these.

After a break from Pony club for several years I joined the newly reformed South Midlands Pony club as a coach, and, after completing my PCA NCAS Level 1, I took on the role of chief coach. 2022 is my 19^th consecutive year as a coach and committee member of South Midlands. I also coach at Horsemens and Woodridge pony clubs upon occasion, and at the Avon zone annual camp. I am also a C examiner and a coach mentor.

In 2018 and 2019 I had several trips to China, working for PCA as a coach educator and examiner and as a proficiency certificate examiner.

My daughter was a member of Pony club for many years in Queensland and W.A. and my granddaughter is an avid Pony clubber. In a world where values are rapidly changing, Pony Club gives me confidence in today’s youth and tomorrows adults.

Kelly Altieri

State PCANCAS Co-Ordinator

I have been a part of Pony Club since I was 5 years old and, aside from my very first year, I have always been a member of Baldivis Equestrian & Pony Club. I received my life membership in 2022 and I am the current president. As a riding member I represented Baldivis E&PC at club, zone, and state levels, in all disciplines, on a variety of different horses and I worked through the efficiency certificates through to achieving my B certificate at age 23. I am now a PCA NCAS Level 1 coach and coach regularly both at pony club and outside of pony club. I love coaching all aspects of pony club, but games is definitely my favourite.
I am married with two children and for work, I am a qualified, registered, veterinary nurse. I have been in the veterinary industry for approximately 17 years, and I currently work at Oldbury Equine Clinic, an equine only practice located south of Perth. I also have a special interest in, and study, farriery.

DIANNE OULD
GCAP Chairperson / State Gear Checking Co-Ordinator

In 2014 the State Coaching Panel put out a call for members who would like to join a panel that would help in bringing gear checking more in to focus, both by researching new equipment and educating members in gear.

I put my hand up and over the years have become passionate about the education of members and getting more accredited gear checkers out here.  Enjoying my role as Presenter and Assessor and next year will take over as Chair of the Gear Checking panel and I look forward to this challenge.

Pony Club WA Approved Coach Assessors 2024

PCANCAS  WA Approved Coach Educators 2024

Application for Appointment as a Pony Club WA PCA NCAS Coach Assessor

Application for Appointment as a Pony Club WA PCA NCAS Coach Educator

Assessment Competency explained November 2021

ABOUT

Pony Club WA encourages and supports coaches and prospective coaches to gain Pony Club coaching qualifications as part of the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS)

NCAS PONY CLUB ACCEDITATION
The Pony Club Australia (PCA) course structure and delivery methods make the system very attractive and affordable for coaches and prospective coaches. Prospective coaches from the absolute beginner to the more experienced can work through the course at their own pace depending on their level of experience and access to assistance. The main features of the course structure are:

• Flexible Course Delivery – work at your own pace, work with a mentor, attend workshops and clinics etc
• Competency Based Assessment including by video
• Recognition of Current Competency – people gain skills and knowledge in many ways, by formal training or life and work experience
• Senior First Aid Certificate is not required but does carry points when updating your accreditation.

PCA NCAS ACCEDITATIONS
There are currently 3 levels:

• Foundation Coach
• Preliminary- this is the entry level and set at the D/D* Efficiency Certificate level and is a pre-requisite for Level 1
• Level 1 – this is at C/C*/K Efficiency Certificate level
• Level 1 Mounted Games Specialist – coaches must have Preliminary pony Club Coach qualification and complete Modules 1,2, Module 3 (3.1 to 3.5 only) of Level 1.
• Level 2 is currently under consideration (subject to funding) for development.

DOCUMENTS & RULES

PCANCAS Foundation Coaching Accreditation

PCA NCAS Preliminary Coaching Accreditation

PCA NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation

Pony Club WA Prelim/Level 1 Coaching Re-Accreditation Application

PCANCAS Application for Assessment & Accreditation

Reconsidered Prior Learning (RPL)

– EA Coaches to NCAS PC Level 1 Coaching Accreditation –

PCA NCAS Requirement and Coaching Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

Pony Club WA 2021 Pathway for EA coaches to NCAS PC Level 1 Coach

Application for EA Coach to NCAS PC Level 1 Coaching Accredit

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EOI Online Form

Pony Club WA List of Accredited Coaches

Pony Club WA Foundation/ Preliminary and Level 1 NCAS Coaches  

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All clubs affiliated with Pony Club WA run certificate examinations throughout the year. All examinations require a suitable examiner, examiners appointments differ for every certificate, please see below for the requirements for each certificate.

C, C Star and K Assessors List 2024

E Certificate Assessors

• Registered as a Coach with Pony Club WA (May be from within the club or from another club)
• Be familiar with the Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction
• Attend Coaching Schools
• Be currently coaching at Pony Club Rallies at E and D Level
• Be appointed by the Club Chief Coach

D Certificate Assessors

• Registered as a Coach with Pony Club WA (May be from within the club or from another club)
• Be familiar with the Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction
• Attend Coaching Schools
• Be currently coaching at Pony Club Rallies at D and D* Level
• Be appointed by the Club Chief Coach

D* Certificate Assessors

• Registered as a Coach with Pony Club WA (May be from within the club or from another club)
• Be familiar with the Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction
• Attend Coaching Schools
• Be currently coaching at Pony Club Rallies at D* and C Level
• Have produced candidates to D* Efficiency standard
• Be appointed by the Club Chief Coach

C Certificate Assessors

• Hold a current PCANCAS Level 1 Accreditation
• Be familiar with the Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction
• Attend Coaching Schools and Examiners Schools
• Have produced candidates to C Efficiency standard
• Be appointed by the State Coaching Panel to the list of current Pony club WA C Examiners List (through Club and Zone Nomination)

C* Certificate Assessors

• Hold a current PCANCAS Level 1 Accreditation
• Be familiar with the Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction
• Attend Coaching Schools and Examiners Schools
• Have produced candidates to C and C* Efficiency standard
• Be appointed by the State Coaching Panel to the list of current Pony club WA C*/K Examiners List (through Club and Zone Nomination)

K Standard Certificate Assessors

• Hold a current PCANCAS Level 1 Accreditation or be approved by the State Coaching Panel as a specialist in their area of expertise.
• Be familiar with the Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction
• Attend Coaching Schools and Examiners Schools
• Be appointed by the State Coaching Panel to the list of current Pony club WA C*/K Examiners List (through Club and Zone Nomination)

Forms

Application for Appointment as a C Assessors

Application for Appointment as a C*/K Assessors PCWA Certificate Assessors