Samford Golden Valley Pony Club Inc.

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About our Club

The Samford Valley is a predominantly rural residential area located just beyond the North Western fringes of Brisbane City in the Pine Rivers Shire. In the transition from a farming to a rural residential area, the valley has maintained a strong association with the horse and the pursuit of recreational equestrian related activities continues to play a strong part in the character and lifestyle of the area.

The Samford Golden Valley Pony Club was originally formed by 11 families in 1971 and has been in existence for over 30 years. The Club was established to meet the equestrian needs of young people in the Samford Valley area. At present, there are over 143 individual members and 61 families involved in the Club. Membership has been steadily increasing as the valley’s character changes from a farming district to cater for a rural residential lifestyle.

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The Club continues to provide an avenue for young people to participate in equestrian activities in a safe and controlled environment. It teaches young people to be responsible and helps build self-confidence in their own abilities. Caring for a horse demands a great deal of tolerance, patience and understanding. Pony Club teaches young people to think of others before they think of themselves and provides an excellent avenue for interaction and development of social skills under the guidance and direction of responsible adults.

The Club essentially teaches youngsters to care for and ride their horse in a safe and controlled manner. It provides a healthy and vibrant outlet for youthful energy with the right mix of competitive activities and associated recognition. For a young person, it is an ideal grounding for the demanding years that lay ahead. The Club also prepares young people for equestrian competition according to their skills and desires and has had a number of State representatives over the past thirty years.

The ground on which the Club operates from is situated in Richards Road, Samford. It is leased from Pine Rivers Shire Council on a 25-year lease. Improvements have been made through the generosity of the local business community and fundraising by the Club and its members. The grounds incorporate a canteen and Clubrooms, amenities, arenas, storage for equipment and day stables. Much of the infrastructure has been provided, and is maintained, through the efforts of Club members.