To encourage young people to ride and enjoy all kinds of sports connected with horses and riding. To provide instruction in riding and horsemanship and to instil in members the proper care of their animals. To promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, thereby cultivating strength of character and self discipline in the members

To provide a safe and pleasant environment for people of all ages to ride and enjoy horse related activities, whilst learning to care for and manage their horses, associated equipment and improve their riding skills. Gawler River Pony Club sets a program of rallies and varied activities. Rallies on our grounds generally consist of a morning and afternoon session, with the canteen operating for lunch and refreshments. Rallies are generally held on the second and fourth Sunday during the months of February thru November.