2025 was an exciting year for Tamborine Pony Club. We successfully hosted two Showjumping and Equitation events; our One Day Event; Open Hunter Trial; Zone 2 Dressage and Combined Training Championships; Open Gamblers’ Day (as a Derby); and the Zone 2 Gymkhana. On top of that we ran two 2-day clinics exposing our members to expert coaching in a variety of disciplines. 2025 saw the expansion of our cross-country course with the construction of 60cm and 80cm ditches. Our members have contributed countless hours to make this all possible and are what makes our club great.

Our annual awards, breakup and annual general meeting (AGM) were all held on 23/11/2025.

Awards

Congratulations to all of the recipients, as these are well-deserved.

Best Presented at Rallies

• 12&Under: Sophie Needham
• 13-U26: Rose-Jade Shore

Most Successful Rider (Donated by Dana Brown)

• 12&Under: Zoe Kirley
• 13-U26: Lily Schloss

Encouragement Award (Donated by Ross Smith)

• 12&Under: William Patterson
• 13-U26: Jessica Day

Most Improved Rider (Donated by the Hughes Family)

• 12&Under: Chloe Waldon
• 13-U26: Olivia Umstad

Most Active Senior Rider (Donated by Jillian Bird)

• Sarah Kirley

Tamborine Spirit Award (Donated by Michelle Criss)

• Merryn Jaffers

President’s Award (Donated by Duncan & Linda McDonald)

• Gavin Umstad

AGM

The number of general committee roles was increased by 2 to reflect the growing membership. The following members have been appointed to the 2026 committee:

• President & Chief Instructor: Jillian Bird
• Vice-President: Alaisdair West
• Secretary: Sianne Patterson
• Treasurer: Catherine Plunkett
• Amy Jaffers
• Sam Archer
• Natalie Siiankoski
• Melissa Umstad
• Megan Waldon