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 one training day to be eligible for selection to race in a qualifier and the final.

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

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