maryborough active riders club inc. newsletter september...
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Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc P O Box 563
Maryborough Qld 4650
Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc.
Newsletter September 2017
Monthly meetings are usually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 10th October 2017 at the Federal Hotel (6.30pm for 7.00pm).
Letter from the editor
2016 M.A.R.C. Committee Members:
Pam Thurlow President Ph: 4122 2075 Email: [email protected] MSEP User Grp Rep. Mob: 0427 122 965
Petrea Bates Vice President Ph: 4122 1162 Email: [email protected] Treasurer Assistant Mob: 0407 694 794 Show Assistant Rally Assistant
Jenny Birch Secretary Ph: 4121 2435 Email: [email protected] Mob: 0408 062 480 Lynne Larkin Dressage Co-ordinator Ph: 4128 7044 Email: [email protected] Web Page Manager Mob: 0447 249 912
Leah Van Tonder Dressage Assistant Ph: 4123 2172 Email: [email protected] Mob: 0419 971 970
Marilyn Costigan Treasurer Ph: 4124 6243 Email: [email protected] Dressage Assistant Mob: 0438 246 243
Cate Puschmann Show Coordinator Mob: 0431 544 409 Email: [email protected]
Monique Shepherd Rally Coordinator Mob: 0402 126 585 Email: [email protected] Show Assistant Facebook Admin
Sally Whalan Rally Assistant Ph: 4121 0372 Email: [email protected] Show Assistant Mob: 0418 512 551
Sam Howard Newsletter Editor Mob: 0439 776 561 Email: [email protected] Dressage Assistant Roslyn Barker Dressage Assistant Mob: 0422 427 630 Email: [email protected]
Kerry Hutson Risk Management Ph: 4129 7394 Email: [email protected] Mob: 0459 900 222
Anna Szyszka Points Scorer Ph: 0403 275 886 Email: [email protected]
Virginia Wyatt Patron Ph: 4122 2362 Email: (n/a)
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Letter from the Editor
It’s that time again!! Time to get your rain dance happening again! Dry and dusty, lets hope some spring rain isn’t too far away. Something else not far away is the Fraser Coast All Breeds. An action packed weekend with classes for every horse! If you haven’t done it yet, check out the website for the program and head to nominate.com.au to nominate. Good luck to all of our members competing! Other than the All Breeds, we have some coaching days and a fun day left for the year, so check them out below. DON’T FORGET, our Christmas party and awards night will be here before we know it, mark it on your calendars and keep an eye out for details to come! Sam Howard Newsletter editor
DRESSAGE REPORT September 2017 Fraser Coast Dressage Championships Our big dressage event for the year was held on 12th and 13th August and we feel it was very successful. Two rings were operating, one in the Eastern Arena and the other in the Covered Arena. Classes for the Prelim and Novice tests had more entrants than last year but we had fewer entries in the higher levels. Perhaps that means we have more riders now bringing their younger or greener horses up through the grades. We had competitors travelling from as far as the Gold Coast and the Mackay areas. A new innovation was to have the freestyles held late in the afternoon on Saturday and it was good to see other riders taking the time to watch these classes. Afterwards, at the presentations for the day, we arranged to have platters of nibbles for all to enjoy while taking the time to socialise after a long day of competition and this small gesture seemed to be much appreciated. After the weekend, it was very gratifying to receive notes from competitors congratulating MARC on a great competition and also appreciating the very many sponsors who contributed money and prizes. Congratulations and huge thanks to all our members who rode, judged, scored or helped in so many other ways to make the event a success. We look forward to the 2018 champs being even more successful.
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EQ Inter-Club Challenge At the moment, MARC appears to be third on the leaderboard for this year’s inter-club challenge. Caboolture is first, Maranoa is second at this stage. This may change as recent results are collated by EQ, but it is a pleasing result so far. Well done everyone who has competed and done well to achieve this. Training Day, 2nd September The dressage training day on 2nd September did not have a lot of entries but it was a perfect day for those with young or green horses to come along and have a chance to get in front of a judge in the covered arena. The feedback after each test by judges Pam Thurlow and Sue Dale was much appreciated by the riders, especially as there was time to give everybody plenty of help. On the occasions when riders did two tests on the day, it was evident that they had taken on board the suggestions after their first go, with more relaxed and happy horses and riders. Well done everyone. Roslyn Barker Assistant Dressage Co-ordinator 12th September 2017
Sue Thurlow riding her mare Romanza
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Sally Whalan on her mare Luna Eclipse
Briell Dorr and her mare Johroy Radiant Nights
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Sandra Trott Coaching Clinic Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November 2017
Sandra Trott Equine Behaviourist.
Sandra’s Qualifications: ~ Dip. Horse Business Management ~ Ass. Dip. Equitation Science ~ Cert. Equine Sports Massage ~ EA NCAS Level 1 General Coach
Offering to help with: ~ Riding & Training of competition and pleasure horses ~ Ground Work ~ Behavioural Problems (float loading, rearing, shying etc) ~ Young Horses (foals thru to riding)
Sandra is returning to Australia (permanently) from Germany in November and MARC is running a weekend clinic to celebrate her return. Sandra specializes in coaching Equitation science, and is available to coach riding lessons as well as fixing any groundwork issues including Float loading.
Lessons: Saturday in the Covered Arena at Maryborough Showgrounds & Equestrian Park. Sunday will be held at the Mungar Road Neighbourhood Covered Arena Mungar.
Lessons are $80 for 45mins + please add facility fees with payment. Maryborough Showgrounds & Equestrian Park facility fee is $7.65 per horse. Mungar Neighbourhood Covered Arena facility fee is $10.00 per horse.
Lessons will be accepted on “first in” basis, with refunds only available prior to 13th November unless accompanied by a Vet / Medical certificate.
Please email Sam Howard at [email protected] for more information & to book lessons. Money to be paid to Maryborough Active Riders Club: BSB 064 421, Account # 00906677
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Show Prep Rally with Petrea Bates 9th September. This event was held at the Mungar neighbourhood arena, and though the group was small, the day was well received. Petrea was able to give both general and specific presentation tips- eg what sort of dye to use for tails (Clairol Nice & Easy), how to do neat forelock plaits and pull them up inside so they don’t “bob”, and how to put in, trim and remove false tails. Some of the group had specific presentation queries and were able to practice them. Then all the riders were able to ride some hack workouts, some opting for low speed walk and trot workouts, while others practiced their canter work and faster routines. There was even the availability for less experienced horses to simply be lunged and just “hang out” with a group. All in all the day was well received, everyone came away with some valuable knowledge. Thanks to Petrea for her calm and friendly advice, and to Anna and Jim for providing the Arena and usual friendly ambience, tea coffee and sausage sizzle. Photos and article by Sue Thurlow
Sally Whalan with Petrea working on Luna Eclipse
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Luna Eclipse tries a black false tail while Christine Goring's Ironbark Lodge Uno Sally and Anna finish plaiting
MARC Christmas Party & Awards night – Saturday 9th December
Mark 9th December on your calendars now! Let your work colleagues (and partners) know so we can avoid clashing with any work Christmas parties that night!
Once again, we have decided to hold the party at a member’s home with everyone contributing a “plate” as this makes for a great relaxed social event but keeps the costs down. (And some MARC members are amazing cooks!)
Pam Thurlow has offered to have the party at her home in Teddington Road, Tinana, and all are welcome. More details to follow – but mark 9th December on your calendars now and we hope that everyone can attend – plenty of room (even if it rains) and the more, the merrier!
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MARC Events - 2017 Calendar (at 20 August)
Some additional events have been added. Recent additions or changes are highlighted in blue. Continue to WATCH THIS SPACE for further additions or changes!
October Sat 7 Fraser Coast All Breeds Show Covered Arena + Centre Ring Sun 8 Fraser Coast All Breeds Show Covered Arena + Centre Ring
Program is on MARC website. Entries via www.nominate.com.au close Wednesday 4th October 2017, and no late entries will be accepted. For Information – Contact:
Cate Puschmann: phone 0431 544 409 or email [email protected] Monique Shepherd: phone 0402 126 585 or email [email protected]
Sat 14 Rally - “Slow” Sports Day Covered Arena
November
Sat 18 Sandra Trott coaching clinic Covered Arena Sun 19 Sandra Trott coaching clinic Mungar Neighbourhood Arena
Flyer attached, and on website- info and bookings Sam Howard [email protected] or 0439 776 561
December Sat 9 MARC Christmas Party & Awards Night at Pam Thurlow’s home in Tinana
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M.A.R.C Club Polo Shirt & Cap
Look and feel good in the M.A.R.C Polo shirt and Cap! Variety of sizes.
The Polo Shirt is rated as UPF 20 and the hydrophilic properties help to keep you cool!
They are a great value at: Polo shirt $25.00
Cap $10.00. Contact Virginia Wyatt on 4122 2362 to order your great matching combo!
MARC is not responsible for the fees at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park (MSEP). These are set by the Fraser Coast Regional Council. “Honesty Boxes” are not available, & MSEP staff cannot take payments.) Payments: • Online payments: www.nominate.com.au/stables/msep.asp To book and/ pay for stables/yards, cleaning bonds, facility fees and camping. Payment by credit/debit card.
Or for assistance phone Nominate (07) 3118 9555 during business hours. Bonds refunded by Nominate
upon inspection of the site/s. • Phone Council’s Customer Service 1300 794 929 To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Master/Visa credit card only. Call centre hours are 8.15am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. • Visit one of Council’s Customer Service Centres:
To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Cash, Cheque, Master/Visa cards only. Receipting hours are 8.15am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. 431-433 Kent Street, Maryborough; or 77 Tavistock Street, Torquay; or Forgan Terrace, Tiaro. Current Fees up until 30 June 2017: • Camping Fees: $18.35 per site per night (maximum 2 nights unless staying for an event at MSEP)
• Equestrian Facility Fees: $7.65 per horse per day when riding anywhere on the grounds OR $229.00 “Season Pass” per person per year which can be paid in 2 instalments.
• Stable/Yard Fees: $7.65 per stable/yard from 6am to 6am or part thereof $23.00 per stable/yard cleaning bond payable in advance (refunded if stable is left clean) $11.00 per stable/yard cleaning fee payable in advance (optional – no cleaning bond required in this instance) Stables/yards are locked and 48 hours notice is required when making a booking.
To check availability of grounds, go to Venue Website: www.maryboroughpark.com.au or contact the Venue Office on 4122 3584.
Direct Deposits to MARC Bank Accounts.
Please only use the MARC General Account 06 4421 00906677
When making direct payments, please make it clear who the payment is from & what the payment is for.
Horse Rug Repairs Pick Up and Delivery by arrangement
Prompt Reliable Service - Same Day Service by arrangement
Phone Petrea Bates 07 4122 1162 or 0407 694 794
Always leave a message and I will return your call asap
Clean rugs appreciated or $5.00 ea to wash