2026 TASMANIA PONY RACING SERIES

Delivered by Tasracing • Pony Club Tasmania • Pony Club Australia

Three-Event Statewide Series

Experience the thrill of pony racing in a safe, fun and professionally managed environment for young Pony Club riders.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE

This is a Tasmanian-only series. It is not a national event.

TRAINING DAYS - FREE

The training days in Devonport and Hobart are open to ALL Pony Club Tasmania members regardless of age and pony/horse height.

Only combinations who meet the racing riding age and pony height requirements are eligible to race

Riders must attend a training day to be eligible for selection to race.

RACING AGE REQUIREMENTS (for qualifying races and final)

Note: any age rider can attend the training days

Pony Club riders aged 9–15 years may be selected to race

RACING HEIGHT CATEGORIES (for qualifying races and final)

Note: any height horse/pony can attend the training days

Two pony divisions available for racing (pending numbers):

• 12.2hh and under

• Over 12.2hh up to and including 14hh

EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS (FREE)

Riders must attend a training day to be eligible for selection to race in a qualifier. Riders must qualify for the final.

Qualifier 1 – Devonport (Stand-Alone Event) – North West

Training Day: Sunday 11 January 2026 (Morning)

Race Day: Sunday 11 January 2026 (Afternoon)

Qualifier 2 – Hobart (Hobart Derby Day) – South

Training Day: Sunday 1 February 2026

Race Day: Friday 6 February 2026

State Final – Launceston (Tasmanian Oaks Day) – North

Training Day: Sunday 15 February 2026

Race Day: Friday 20 February 2026

Prizes will be awarded at the State Final.

PRIZES – STATE FINAL

• Awards for top placegetters

• Special recognition categories

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Race preparation

• Pony fitness

• Rider safety & education

• Extra practice at Pony Club rally days

• Online rider health & information sessions

PROGRAM COORDINATION TEAM

• Tracy O’Hara – Program Lead & State Coordinator

• Tommy Baker

• David Quinn

• Hayley Atkins

• Shiralee Maher (TasRacing) – Program Oversight & Industry Liaison

GET INVOLVED

Volunteers welcomed and essential for statewide delivery.

For more information:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0417 683 245