Staff & Executive Committee
Pony Club NSW 2026 Executive Committee
Meet the Team Behind Pony Club NSW
Our Executive Committee and Office Staff work together to guide, support, and strengthen Pony Club NSW. From governance and coaching to marketing and member support, this dedicated team ensures our community continues to grow while upholding the values of horsemanship, education, and teamwork.
Office Staff
Elysha Sargent
Operations Manager
Cobbitty Pony Club, Zone 10
Elysha brings a wealth of experience to Pony Club NSW, having worked in the equine industry for many years. From her early days in racing and competing up to 2* eventing, she went on to spend 15 years at Equestrian NSW, where she was involved in all facets of the organisation, including the coordination of major events such as State and National Interschools, Southern Cross, and Horse of the Year Shows.
Elysha is also a qualified FEI Eventing Steward, EA Medication Control Steward, and a Pony Club Preliminary Coach. Her family are proud members of Cobbitty Pony Club in Zone 10.
As the NSW Office Manager, Elysha oversees:
- Accounts and financial management
- Insurance and compliance matters
- Governance and policy administration
For enquiries related to governance, insurance, or accounts, Elysha can be reached at admin@ponyclubnsw.org.au.
Renee Delicata
Marketing, Events, Branding & Communications Manager
Central Coast, NSW | Mangrove Mountain Pony Club (Zone 24)
Based on the Central Coast, Renee is a proud Pony Club parent with her daughter riding at Mangrove Mountain Pony Club in Zone 24. With over 22 years of experience in the creative media industry, Renee brings a wealth of expertise in graphic design, photography, magazine publishing, social media, marketing, and business management.
Renee has also held several volunteer roles within Pony Club, including Club Secretary and Zone President, giving her a strong understanding of the organisation from both a member and leadership perspective.
At Pony Club NSW, Renee manages:
State marketing campaigns and promotions
Organisation of the State Events
Social media and communications
The PonE News digital magazine
The PonE Podcast
Advertising and promotional materials
Sponsorships, awards, and competitions
For event enquiries, advertising opportunities, sponsorship interest, or to share your stories, photos, and achievements, please contact marketing@ponyclubnsw.org.au.
Jane Frankum
State Coaching Director
Cobbity Pony Club (Zone 10)
Jane Frankum is a long-standing and valued permanent part-time team member at Pony Club NSW, serving as the State Coach and Coaching Manager.
An accomplished Equestrian Australia Level 2 Show Jumping Specialist Coach, Jane has an extensive background in the equestrian sport. She began her riding journey at just 7 years old with Cobbitty Pony Club and went on to compete in Show Jumping, Show Riding, Dressage, Jumping Equitation, and Eventing.
Alongside her role with Pony Club NSW, Jane also operates a successful equestrian events business, managing a wide range of show jumping competitions each year — from grassroots and Jumping Equitation events to top-level World Cup qualifiers.
Jane also has a long-standing academic role with The University of Sydney, where she teaches veterinary students as a casual academic, a role she continues to this day.
At Pony Club NSW, Jane’s responsibilities include:
Training instructors through State Instructor Schools
Coaching riders at Regional Schools
Training and managing assessors and examiners
Overseeing all instruction and coaching matters
Preparing and updating instructor workbooks, manuals, and resources
Coordinating Instructor Schools, Regional and Specialist Schools, and Instructor Assessments
Jane leads the development and delivery of all state coaching programs and manages our team of State Coaches and coaching events. For coaching enquiries, she can be reached at coach@ponyclubnsw.org.au.
Sophie Zerafa
Office Assistant
Central Coast, NSW | Matcham Pony Club (Zone 24)
officeassistant@ponyclubnsw.org.au
Sophie Zerafa is our cheerful and dedicated Office Assistant at Pony Club NSW. Hailing from the Central Coast, Sophie is a proud member of Matcham Pony Club in Zone 24 and a talented A Grade show jumper with a passion for all things showjumping.
As our office junior, Sophie is often the first point of contact for members — her friendly voice is the one you’ll hear when calling the State Office. She also oversees all membership enquiries and is always ready to help riders, parents, and clubs with any questions they may have.