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Pony Clubs Come of Age

Delegates from pony clubs throughout New Zealand attended the 21st conference of the New Zealand Pony Clubs' Association in Nelson. While much of the conference concerned administrative matters, the importance attached to the practical side of the clubs' work was high-lighted in a demonstration by the association's two professional instructors, Misses E. KnoxThompson and S. Dickens, at the showgrounds. Climax of the conference was a social at the Redwood Hall.

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Conference delegates and senior Nelson members watch and listen as "guinea pigs" are put through their paces by the instructors

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The three riders used in the demonstrations, Donald Fairweather (Murchison) and Chris and Annette Hoad (Nelson), with Miss KnoxThompson (right) and Miss Dickens (left).

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The demonstrations concluded when the riders were examined on grooming and their knowledge of feeding and gear.

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Conference delegates pose for their photograph

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A happy group of Nelson district club members at the social

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Cutting the birthday cake (which included the badges of all 59 affiliated clubs in icing) is Mrs Margaret Levin, wife of national president, Charles Levin (centre) and at right, Nelson club president, George Mc-Murtry.

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Enjoying the evening: Allan and Amy Hall

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From Riwaka came Ian ("Squire") Delaney, Ula Delaney, Sally Coleman, Eileen Collins, Ted Coleman and Pat Collins