Each Branch covers a geographical area and is organised using the Purposes and the Rules of The Pony Club. Every Branch is led by a District Commissioner helped by a Committee of people assigned to specific roles to support the running of the Branch. Please note every member of the Branch Committee is a volunteer, dedicating spare time to support every Member.
Here you will find the contact details for Committee Members able to help with enquiries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Alana Duncan
District Commissioner
Alana is the branch DC, as well as the main contact for all things Health & Safety, Dressage and Pony Club Games
Stuart Irwin
Treasurer
Stuart looks after the branch finances
Helen Spence
Joint Branch Secretary
Helen is the Joint Branch Secretary, as well as being the main contact for all things Horse & Pony Care and assisting Christine with Pony Club Tests
Carolyn Perkins
Joint Branch Secretary
Carolyn is the Joint Branch Secretary
Marian McKeown
Safeguarding & Killultagh Clothing
Marian looks after Safeguarding for the branch and is also the contact for any information on Killultagh clothing
Ruth Will
Show Jumping Coordinator
Ruth is one of our branch incoaches and is the main contact for all things Show Jumping
Joanne Stewart
Tetrathlon Coordinator
Joanne is the main contact for all things Tetrathlon
Christine Knox
Training Officer & Pony Care Co Ordinator
Christine is one of our branch coaches and is Training Officer and responsible for overseeing and coordinating training within the branch. She also is the main contact for Pony Club Tests
Shauneen Rogers
Eventing Co Ordinator
Shauneen is the main contact for all things Eventing
Joanne Gibson
Health and Safety Officer and Social Media coordinator
The branch Health and Safety Officer ensures a safe environment for all activities by developing and implementing safety policies, advising on practices, conducting inspections, and managing risk assessments, accidents, and relevant documentation. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the role: Key Responsibilities: Develop and Implement Safety Policies and Procedures: The officer is responsible for creating and updating safety protocols, ensuring they align with Pony Club guidelines and relevant legislation. Advise and Train Staff and Volunteers: They provide guidance and training on health and safety practices, ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities and how to mitigate risks. Conduct Regular Inspections: The officer will regularly inspect facilities, equipment, and grounds to identify potential hazards and ensure they are addressed. Perform Risk Assessments: They will conduct thorough risk assessments for all activities and events, identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate control measures. Investigate and Record Accidents: In the event of an accident, the officer will investigate the incident, record details, and implement measures to prevent recurrence. Maintain Records and Documentation: The officer will keep accurate records of inspections, risk assessments, accident reports, and training records.