A capacity 173 children from as far away as Atherton in Queensland participated in the event with activities including troop drill, mounted games, time trials, polocrosse, show jumping, endurance, dressage and cross country riding.

Young Pony Club president Barry Matthews said the children enjoyed the week immensely despite the inclement weather, the only thing that couldn't be controlled.

"All the kids were very well behaved and took a lot away from the camp," Mr Matthews said.

"A lot of kids would have had what would probably be six months worth of riding in the one week, and gained a real rapport with their horses."

"The children all learned so much and had such an enjoyable time they will all be going home happy, tired and better horsemen and women than they were before."

Mr Matthews added that the event could never have been such a success without such strong support from the volunteers.

"We had 35 instructors, all volunteers, conducting 36 hours of lessons through the week, monitoring the horses through the night and helping the children through the day.

One volunteer, Ms Michelle Squires, was back for her 34th and final year as a volunteer instructor, having started with the Young Pony Club when she lived in Harden and this time travelling across from Wollongong to help with the event.

"There were countless other volunteers taking care of the children, the food and every aspect of the organisation of such a large number of participants," Mr Matthews added.

"The facilities at the showground were great and Alan Coupland allowed us the use of his property for cross country events.

"With such fantastic support from volunteers and the community, we hope that the club will continue as strong for another 60 years," Mr Matthews said.