EI not expected to hurt pony club registration

The Scone Pony Club in the New South Wales Upper Hunter says it is expecting strong registration numbers this year, despite the equine influenza (EI) outbreak bringing the industry to a standstill.

The club is holding its first event since the horse flu outbreak, this Sunday, but there will not be horses, due to some riders failing to get the proper paperwork.
Instead, the day will focus on registering riders and horse-related activities.
Club president Nick Hinde says the club is hoping for a good year after horse flu caused chaos last year.
"I think it's made everyone keener. It's been so long since there's been any events. We were cut short our year, last year, everyone was stopped on the 25th of August and so I think everyone is very keen to go again this year," he said.