Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury, has officially opened the new home for the Hall Pony Club at the Hall Showground.
“Operating for more than 50 years, the club is an important part of the Hall village and the surrounding rural community, and has more than 60 junior and senior members,” said Mr Rattenbury.
In addition to learning how to ride and care for their horses, members take part in a wide range of equestrian events including trail riding, show jumping and polo cross. Many children who learnt their early skills at the Hall club have gone on to compete at both national and international level competitions.
“The horse riding community in Canberra is full of people who are really passionate about their sport,” said Mr Rattenbury.
“For young people especially, the independence and responsibility you learn from caring for and working with horses are also positive life skills.
“I have no doubt that these great new facilities will be put to very good use by the people of Hall and the surrounding district and I look forward to them hosting many events in these new purpose built premises.”
The new club shed was built at a cost of $220,000 as part of the successful Facilities Improvement Program managed by Sport and Recreation Services.
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