Fees and Forms

Membership Fees: Why Prompt Renewal Matters

We know that some existing members may be taking a little longer than usual to renew their memberships this year. To help everyone stay on track, we’d like to clarify how memberships work and why it’s essential to keep them current, for the benefit of riders, clubs, and branches alike.

One Rule for All Members

All members must be registered on the National Database and have their National Levy paid through Nominate. This is what officially recognises a person as a current NZPCA member and unlocks access to key benefits, including:

• Attending rallies

• Having rally attendance and Record Cards signed

• Being eligible for team selection

Why Being a Current Member Matters

If a rider is not listed as current on the National Database:

• ❌ They are not insured – This places both the rider and the club at risk during any activity.

• ❌ They cannot participate fully – No access to rallies, no rally sign-offs, and ineligible for team selection.

• ❌ They cannot use Casual Membership as a workaround – A Casual Membership form does not permit ongoing rally attendance, instruction, or team eligibility.

Introduction Rallies for Newcomers

Clubs and Branches are welcome to offer Introduction Rallies to individuals who have never attended Pony Club before. These new riders must complete a Casual Membership Form prior to participation to ensure basic coverage.

NZPCA Levy 

​​​​​​​What the National Office Does

At the national level, NZPCA supports Pony Clubs across New Zealand by:

• Providing education in riding and horse care

• Training and supporting coaches

• Supplying key resources and core services

• Managing national communications, marketing, and media

• Encouraging and supporting local competitions

• Running national championships and events

• Creating international competition opportunities

• Providing leadership and guidance on important issues

• Setting and protecting the standards of our sport

• Sharing information and updates

• Supporting branches, clubs, areas, and volunteers

This ensures Pony Club continues to be a strong, structured, and supportive pathway for riders at every level.

The NZPCA  membership Levy for the year 2025/26 will be:

Effective on 1 May 2025.​​​​​​​