Pony Club was an important stage on Hugh
Bowman's pathway to a championship career as a jockey and regular rider of
world champion racemare Winx. The same is true of many other people working in
the Australian thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
Now 300 of the best young riders from right
across Australia will have an opportunity to learn about the extensive array of
careers available to them, through Thoroughbred Industry Careers signing as the
naming rights sponsor of the 2019 Pony Club Australia National Championships,
to be held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre from October 7-13.
Pony Club celebrates
its 80thyear in Australia in 2019 with 40,000 members coming
from 850 clubs and TIC Chief Executive Lindy Maurice says
the organisation continues to have the most significant impact on
introducing young Australian's to a life with horses.
"Pony Club Australia's National Championships is an event that we're
particularly proud to support. Whether it be riderslike Edwina
Tops-Alexander, Shane Rose or Hugh Bowman who are at the top of their game in
their discipline, or the majority of the Thoroughbred Industry's workforce, you
can bet that they all started their life with horses at Pony
Club,"MsMaurice said.
"We want to let all those currently involved in Pony Club know just how varied
and exciting the job opportunities are and that TIC can help
guide them."
Board Member of TIC and
Managing Director of Godolphin Australia Vin Cox says he sees the impact of
Pony Club Australia every day.
"There's barely a staff member at Godolphin that hasn't been part of Pony Club
and I know those experiences have helped shape their love of horses, their work
ethic and ability to be part of our team," Mr Cox said.
"The industry's arms are wide open and ready to welcome the next generation of
horse lovers looking to turn their passion into a career."
Chief Executive of Pony Club Australia Dr Catherine Ainsworth says
the partnership is a natural fit.
"Involvement in Pony Club teaches children riding and horse management skills
that are valued in the Thoroughbred industry and many of our graduates have
gone on to establish rewarding careers doing what they
love," DrAinsworth said.
"Through this partnership with Thoroughbred
Industry Careers ,we're looking forward to showcasing
the diversity of pathways available to our Members and encouraging them to
consider these as options for the future.
"This is a really important partnership for us and we're very grateful for the
support."
