Colac Pony Club

06/06/2026

27/05/2026

The Colac Pony Club was saddened to hear of the passing of one of our Life Members last week.

Philip Cobbledick was a name synonymous with Pony Club, serving as both President and District Commissioner for Colac. Philip was also Barwon Zone representative, and served for a number of years on the Pony Club Victoria State Council. Philip attained Life Memberships with both the Barwon Zone and State Council, only retiring as State President in 2017.

Philip is remembered by many as someone who was proud of Pony Club, and always ensured honesty and integrity. Fiercely loyal, and committed. We are certain that he was proud to see the State Horse Trials at Colac, and to see it so successful; writing from hospital, his apologies for not being able to call by and see it in person.

To Dianne, and Philip's children and grandchildren, we send our sincere condolences.

Vale Mr Philip Cobbledick.

25/05/2026

🌟 Official Opening 🌟

This one is probably our worst-kept secrets 🤭, but giving the boys their time in the lime light was so important to us.

Nathan and Damo from premiumgrouppainting are new sponsors this season, but boy-oh-boy have they have made an incredible impact on our club.

A relationship that has grown from a shed clean out (we responded to a free paint post on facebook 😎!), has become something pivotal for our club. So many people have commented, messaged, posted or verbalised how incredible the grounds looked for the Illoura Downs Pony Club Victoria State Horse Trials Championships, and one of the main reasons for this is that we had access to paint, stain and the equipment necessary to undertake a serious painting program. One of our members, Belinda, painstakingly repainted the majority of our showjumping poles. Many of us put in probably hundreds of hours to paint a large number of cross country fences. Another member, Carolyn and her family, repainted the dressage arena. None of this would have been possible without the support of the boys, because the reality is, paint is super expensive 💲!

So, yesterday at our in-house horse trials (May rally), we officially opened the Grade 5 Premium Group Painting Paint Brush (its a paint tin, roller and brush), and our Premium Group Painting Show Jump, bith displaying the PGP colours with pride. These are a symbol of deep appreciation for the support of Premium Group Painting, and an indication that we're both in it for the long run.

From all of us at Colac Pony Club, thank you Premium Group Painting. There are no words for how grateful we are.
For all your painting needs be sure to reach out to the boys for a quote, and give back to these amazing local blokes (check out the work they're doing on the historic Central Arcade, because it looks amazing, and their level of detail in next-level!).

This amazing video is only possible thanks to KJ from KW Creative. If you're needing some marketing material for your business, a reel with your horse, or any other videography done, reach out to KJ. He is incredibly talented, and we're excited to see what the future brings for his work 🤩🤩

22/05/2026

🌟🙏 Grant Thankyou 🙏🌟

Just prior to the Illoura Downs Pony Club Victoria State Horse Trial Championships, our wonderful Grants Officer Lauren made a submission to the Meriba Service Club of Colac.

We were incredibly lucky to have been successful, and we are so grateful to the Meriba Service Club.

This grant allowed us to purchase grand stand
seating from Aluminium Seating Specialists. This is something we have wanted for a very long time, and the timing was perfect! It was so well utilised on Saturday at the Equissage VIC Darcie Showjumping ring, and Sunday at the Hutton Build - Sheds, Garages & Carports Water Complex.

Thank you for your support Meriba Service Club of Colac.

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

Lisa's photos are now live. Remember, if you love it enough to screen shot, please purchase before sharing 🥰
Thank you for coming Lisa. The shots are stunning as always

20/05/2026

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Colac Pony Club has cemented its reputation as one of regional Victoria’s premier equestrian venues after hosting the largest Pony Club Victoria State Horse Trial Championships in more than a decade.

20/05/2026

🎖️Team Results🎖️
Thank you again to Petstock for sponsoring all winning rugs, to Duncan Equine Group for sponsoring a paddock feeder for each member of the winning teams, and to Hewitt & Whitty Rural Supplies Winchelsea for sponsoring some amazing goodie bags for each member of the reserve champions.

Thank you again to Pony Club Victoria for the photos, and a MASSIVE shout out to PCV Barwon Zone for being part of the best State Horse Trials ever (so we've been told!!)

The John Barlee Perpetual Shield
Winners: The Wannon War Horses
From the Wannon Zone of Pony Club
Matilda Graesser - Sparrow
Abby McFarlane - Bea Royal Cover Girl
Jessica Williams - Scotch All Mighty
Elsie Dyer - Bushgrove Code Red

2nd: Barwon Badasses
From the PCV Barwon Zone
William Nieuwenhuis - Lucifer’s Lady
Asha Lloyd - Incy Wincy Spider
Indyanna Harper - Lostasock
Bryanna Crabbe - Exford lad

3rd: Central WGB
From the Central Zone of Pony Club
Jasmine Coady - Ferrari Park Autumn Gold
Laila Portogallo - Devonte
Lily Evans - Go Harvey go
Annabelle Ennis-Wert - Its Overcast

4th: Wannon Zone Warriors
Also from the Wannon Zone of Pony Club
Layla Williams - Equineaffair Harlequin
Jessica Williams - Wangoom
Zoe Addinsall - Squirrel Rock
Makayla Lowther - D'Aguilar

5th: Midland Magic
From the Midland Zone PCV
Chloe Bedggood - Bakery Hill
Aubree McIntyre - TickerTape
Ella Parker - Shadowpark Dreamer

6th: Candlebark Crackers
Also from the Central Zone of Pony Club
Josie de Bie - Favulous Floyd
Darcy Macaulay - Parklands Time Traveler
Michelle Woodcroft - Bobby B Dazzled
Nina Ryssenbeek - Irish Vixen

InterZone Grade 4
Winners: GMRB Riders
From the Central Zone of Pony Club
Jayde Coady - Weston Park Minardi
Milly Swan - Whatever Trevor
Zara Delany - Acing Dreams
Illiana Way - La Princesse

2nd: NMZ Gnomes
From the Northern Metropolitan Zone of PCV
Audra Barnett - Rodd and Todd
Elsie Bree - Rosthwaite Candyman
Lyla Waite - DHL Jack of Diamonds
Cleo Waite - Prince Napoleon

3rd: Barwon Brumbies
From the PCV Barwon Zone
Hope Herbertson - Morella Miss
Maggie Stollery - Shiranna Bocelli
Nina Wilson - Everybody Tango
Lexie Coyle - What About You

4th: Barwon Breakers
Also from the PCV Barwon Zone
Charlotte Angus - Finn
Amy Miller - Hey There Delilah
Maddison Gass - Colandra Park Distraction
Scarlett O'Hagan - Lals Haven Rhonda

5th: NEZ Daredevils
From the North Eastern Zone PCV
Bec Shelly - Viewmont Rose
Madeleine Brown - Spring Charlie
Poppy Warnock - Harry Trotter
Summer Godden - Dalgangle Jiminy Cricket

6th: NMZ Griffins
From Northern Metropolitan Zone of PCV
Ella Sargeant - River of Dreams
Myah Rudd - CJM Park Chloe
Helena D'Anna - Princess Jasmine

InterZone Grade 5
From the Central Zone of Pony Club
Winners: Sisters and I
Emma Robertson - Wyann Touch Of Class
Idelia Saia - GL Altum Shiraz
Lucy Robertson - Gem Park Sinatra
Lucy Robertson - Dalu Moondust

2nd: Composite 1
Sophie Hopper - Millington Sampson
Anna Leahy - Benny
Nessa Lewis - Mister Bandit
Bec Kendt - Wotchinyu

3rd: Composite 2
Prudence Blackburn - Oakeys Royale
Holly Backman - Langtree Spellbound
Olivia Stockdale - Hazelwood Cinders
Orla Wilson - Veiwmont Rock

4th: NEZ Unicorns
from North Eastern Zone PCV
Heidi Nath - Goldview November Rain
Chloe Froude - Nilton Oceana
Lillian Halsall - Mirabella Park Morgana

5th: NMZ Mermaids
From Northern Metropolitan Zone of PCV
Lucy Foden - Tyler Affair
Teagan Burn - Pumpkin
Lilly Heal - Ashtan Park Taylor Made

6th: EGZ Rosedale Roses
From East Gippsland Zone of Pony Clubs
Mia Jennings - Bobby
Alana Lanigan - Courtalia Park Lorancia
Lily Bennett - Cherrywood Park Maestro
Olivia Stockdale - Chicano Park Janlyn