Whittlesea Whisper

WHITTLESEA ADULT RIDERS INC. NEWSLETTER JULY 2015

// IMPORTANT DATES // COMMITTEE

Saturday 18th July - Instructional Rally President & Club Uniform Contact Vice President Sunday 19th July - Heidi Clinic/Lessons Chris Williamson Diana Earp m 0417 525 909 m 0419 158 172 Wednesday 22nd July - Mid week rally e [email protected] e [email protected] Saturday 1st August - SJ Club Champs Secretary Treasurer Belinda Evangelou Rebecca Jordan m 0419 779 943 m 0418 579 360 e [email protected] e [email protected]

TTT Event Coordinator Leanne LeClaire // CONTACT Megan Cue m 0411 029 902 m 0438 070 678 e [email protected] [email protected] PO Box 285 Whittlesea VIC 3757 Tennille Murray e // [email protected] Adele Craker m 0425 861 731 w // www.freewebs.com/whittleseaadultriders m 0408 011 484 e [email protected] fb // facebook.com/groups/264438623638785 e [email protected] Simone Evans Sam Mizzi m 0418 131 740 HRCAV Office - 03 9877 0330 m 0412 105 499 e [email protected] e // [email protected] e [email protected] w // www.hrcav.com.au Web Page Designer & Newsletter Editor All Cheques to the club must be made payable to Whittlesea Sam Mizzi Adult Riders Inc. // PRESIDENT’S REPORT // RALLY BOOKINGS

Hi Everyone, Please note that majority of the time I will try my hardest for the following: Flat before your SJ & at least 1 session Not a lot to report on this month except for the lovely, break between riding times. much needed rain over this last weekend (as long as you were sitting inside next to the fire!!!!). If you choose to ride a dressage session only please note that you will most likely be placed in an afternoon session. If you have appointments/prior commitments please let We are still waiting for confirmation from the Ag. Society me know when you book so I can prioritise accordingly. regarding the extension of our sand arena hopefully we - Simone will hear soon.

Next year the WAS will be holding The National Autumn Heritage Rally which this year was held in Tasmania. The // JULY RALLY whole of the Ag. Society grounds including our area will SADDLERY SALE be used. As it scheduled to be held on the first weekend in March it will unfortunately clash with our Official Combined Training Day so we will be changing our date to another weekend. We will be setting up a couple of trestle tables at the July rally to conduct a little second hand sale of members equestrians goods. All members are welcome to bring a See you at rally. few items. We will ask that all items are in good condition, clean, well labeled with price and name of owner. Chris Anyone wanting it buy an item will be responsible with contacting the owner to arrange payment etc. No items are to be left behind at the end of the day.

// RALLY FOOD Members wanting to shop will need to bring some extra cash to the rally, I know there will be some nice things Can assistant rally co-ordinators please provide a lunch up for sale!! item for the rally. Some examples include; a tray of sandwiches, hot soup (which you will be required to heat) sausage rolls/party pies, quiche, pull aparts, cakes, the possibilities are endless!!!! // STRANGLES Now that the rallies run for most of the day and members like to hang around for a chat, we thought it would be From HRCAV... nice to have some hot/savory items to our usual morning The Chief Veterinary Officer notes that during June tea. Of any members can contribute to lunch there have been a number of cases of Strangles reported provisions. in horses. Some may be associated with the rescue and agistment of horses acquired through saleyard auction sales. This is being monitored currently to understand if // MID WEEK RALLY this is becoming a significant problem. If you suspect the disease in a horse that you care for speak The next mid week rally will be held at the club grounds with your private veterinary practitioner for advice on on Wednesday 22nd July. diagnosis and management of the infection. You, the 9.00am - 2.00pm vet or the testing laboratory will notify the department Instructor: Brya Law of the diagnosis. There is no regulatory action taken if 30 min $40.00 or private lesson 45 min $60. strangles is detected on your property. Properties are Jumping sessions will be allowed if numbers permit. not placed under quarantine. Bio-security measures are Booking form attached. advised to be put in place to prevent further spread.

5% on our members' purchases paid directly back to the club account! jump onto their website or drop in and have a look at their stock! they will also order in any feeds etc that you may need. they are located on donnybrook road, just up the hill from plenty road. this will really help out with our next event buying prizes and raffle goods! // JUNE RALLY - by Leanne

27 riders attended our June rally with our regular instructors Tanja, Brya & Erin.

Tanja instructed 5 dressage lessons throughout the day with plenty of smiles & positive experiences for riders. Brya instructed dressage lessons in the morning & then jumping in the arvo. (which definitely helped Jazz & Shotty jump well the next day at Lancefield SJ)

Erin had similar with morning dressage lessons & poles/cavaletti after lunch.

Some nifty scheduling by Simo catered to various requests by riders & the day ran very smoothly.

A delicious lunch of sausage rolls & soup prepared by Di went down very well by all & made for a lovely social atmosphere over the break.

The weather was kind for June & even with a few large jumping groups (great to see so many wanting to jump :) the rally was social & positive & Im sure everyone came away with something new to work on. // JULY JUMP & TALK - by Leanne

Saturday morning dawned cold, In L4 Sally had her work cut out Luckily their warmups (or warm cloudy & very windy & soon turned for her but Mo achieved some nice downs) were successful & Meegan & to rain! But we’re a dedicated bunch jumping with a change in tactic – he Allegra jumped some terrific rounds. & we all turned up!! does love jumping. Her natural canter bounce & ability were great to watch. Di & Sterling Many hands helped set up a great Stuart & Buddy then Jess & Cisco finished up the day with lovely calm open flowing course designed by cruised around the course nicely. rounds, especially well done for his Erin Funk. After an informative & first ever course. practical group course walk we were Another great lunch of soup & under way with level 2. Shotty & I led sausage rolls from “Di’s Kitchen” & A visit from Adele & Doc was so nice the way with a clean smooth round posh (crusts off) chic sandwiches to see her at rally with a horse again, so the jumps were raised for another from Vanessa definitely hit the spot maybe under saddle next time ;-) great round – L1 here we come! Di in the horrible weather & encouraged & Jazz & then Martina & Phantom riders to hang around & not rush Pack up was extra fast with many followed with lovely rounds home to the warmth. helping & Liz jumping in to harrow. however we all showed we need Thankyou to Erin Funk for her more jump off practice. Erin gave us After another height change to L5 encouraging comments & very some great tips & advice on corners we watched our next group of up useful advice & for her dedication & lines to achieve a faster round NOT & coming jumpers. Megan & Glory in the inclement weather. A Huge speed!! produced beautiful, stylish, balanced thanks to Liz for pencilling & helping rounds. Erin & Spirit then displayed change heights all day & then also Heights were adjusted & Jess & Nemo great focus to jumps nicely in spite helping pack up & harrow. then Sim & Dan showed us some of the distractions in the warmup great form over the L3 course. TTT beside him. Allegra & Sterling were And once we got home, WOW didn’t SJ looks promising! (However we did warming up very animatedly!! that hot shower & fire side feel soooo decide Simo needs an onboard GPS! nice! // WAR RALLY & GENERAL RIDING ETIQUETTE

Busy rallies require “arena etiquette” • WAR members please note: An approaching head on, stay on the to ensure everyone has a safe, stress- instructor or committee member “right side of the road”, with your left free warm up and lesson. Here are may request for you to leave the shoulder toward the approaching some guidelines to keep in mind arena if your horse’s behavior is rider’s left shoulder. If you’re walking next. These are very handy for the considered as disruptive (or unsafe) or doing slow work, keep to the inside next time you find yourself in the to other combinations or the session track/centre of the arena. warm up arena at a competition. as a whole. KEEPING A DISTANCE LUNGING LOOK UP! At a busy rally or in a busy warm Try to stay as far away as possible Many riders are so focused on their up arena, it’s difficult to do, but try from other horses if you’re lunging. own horse – watching their neck and to avoid riding too close to another Keep to the outskirts of the area, or head – they forget to look around. horse. Particularly when passing the designated lunging area if one Awareness of other horses and riders from behind; the horse you are exists. around you is crucial if you want to passing may feel threatened and avoid accidents (or the odd word of decide to kick or panic and run off. • WAR members: At rallies please abuse!). Does your horse need brake Many horses get upset when another lunge on the grass if there are horses lights? Don’t stop suddenly without horse crowds its space. Just use being ridden on the sand. Ridden being aware of who is behind you. If your common sense – don’t ride up horses have priority on sand arena. you need to another horse’s rear end don’t pass stop to adjust equipment or dismount, too close – we’re not playing dodgem MISBEHAVING HORSES move to the centre of the arena or cars! If your horse is having “behavioral exit the arena. If you do accidentally problems”, please move to the edge of happen to cut someone off or force COACHING/LESSONS the arena them to halt, a quick “sorry!” is polite. The following is relevant during so as not to upset other horses. warm up at competitions: If a coach Likewise, if you see another horse KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN! is warming you up, make sure they misbehaving, stay away and if you Remember that the sounds you are standing on the edge of the area, have to ride near it, do so quietly. If a may make (clicking, growling or not in the middle. Make sure your rider falls off or there is a loose whatever!) may help your horse, but coach is discrete! Shouting across the horse, you should halt until the may not help another rider whose arena may provide others with a free situation is under control. During horse may not react the same way. lesson, but they may not appreciate it competition warm up a ground at the time! steward can make this request. LEFT SHOULDER TO LEFT SHOULDER Compiled by S. Evans on behalf of When you and another rider are WAR Committee. July ’15.

// UNIFORMS

The official uniforms of the with rat catcher or stock, with bottle Association must be worn when green vest with gold logo on breast or representing the Association at V necked woolen jumper with gold HRCAV competitions; the official logo on breast and uniform is as follows- c. White, beige, banana, ivory, butter or light gold or breeches; a. White shirt with green logo and over breast or green polo shirt with d. Long black /brown boots or black/ gold logo over breast, with or without brown leather boots and leather bottle green jumper with gold logo and ASA approved helmet; on breast. and b. A light coloured shirt (white, e. Bottle green saddle blanket with cream, ivory, champagne, lemon, gold logo, with or without gold trim, pale gold or pale green shirt) with white saddle blanket with green logo predominantly bottle green tie, or or sheepskin numnah/half numnah light coloured shirt (as stated above) // HEIDI VOWLES DRESSAGE CLINIC

SUNDAY 19TH JULY (DAY AFTER RALLY)

BOOKINGS REQUIRED BY 5PM WED 15TH JULY FIRST IN BEST DRESSED

TO BOOK email SIMONE at [email protected]

Advise your; • name, • dressage level and • type of session you want

PRIVATE LESSON – 1 HOUR $90 PRIVATE LESSON – 45 MINUTES $65 PRIVATE LESSON – 30 MINUTES $45 SEMI PRIVATE (2 riders) – 1 HOUR $45 each

PAYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE DAY. PLEASE HAVE THE CORRECT MONEY. IF YOU BOOK, THEN CANCEL YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO PAY FOR YOUR LESSON BY DROPPING THE MONEY OFF TO THE CLINIC.

Riding times will be posted on Facebook.

// 2015 PROGRAM WHITTLESEA ADULT RIDERS – 2015 PROGRAMME

DAY DATE RALLY OR ACTIVITY VENUE INSTRUCTOR COORDINATORS/ASSISTANTS Heidi Vowles Chris & Megan Saturday 18th July Instructional Rally & Clinic Club grounds Adam Benson Oonagh, Leonie G, Anne C, Nicole W, Dereley, Leah Rodwell Bronwyn Sunday 19th July HEIDI VOWLES CLINIC Club grounds Heidi Vowles Simone & Sam Wed 22nd July Mid week Club grounds Megan Cue Diana & Leanne Saturday 1st August SJ Club Champs Club grounds All riders to help set up/packup Heidi Vowles Diana & Adele Saturday 15th Aug Instructional Rally Club grounds Erin Funk Joanne A, Vanessa, Stuart, Lilli, Brooke, Nikki H, Tanja Van Bokhoven Leoni K. Sunday 16th August HEIDI VOWLES CLINIC Club grounds Heidi Vowles Simone & Sam Wed 26th Aug Mid week Club grounds Megan Cue Sat/Sun 5th/6th Sept TTT Greenvale (Bulla) Saturday 5th Sept Dressage Test & Talk Club grounds Megan & Belinda Erin Funk Simone & Sam Saturday 19th Sept Instructional Rally & Clinic Club grounds Tanja Van Bokhoven Pat H, Liz J, Pam K, Tanya L, Chris M, Jess K. Brya Law Wed 30th Sept Mid week Club grounds Megan Cue Sunday 4th Oct Dressage Club Champs Club Grounds Megan & Belinda Saturday 17th Oct Instructional Rally Club Grounds Adam Wootten & TBC Diana & Leanne Wed 28th Oct Mid week TBA Megan Cue Sunday 8th Nov Whittlesea Show – HRCAV rings Show grounds Simone & Belinda Saturday 14th Nov Instructional Rally TBA TBA Ruby, Penny, Fran, Rhiannon T, Meg Clark Wed 25th Nov Mid week Club grounds Megan Cue Sunday 6th Dec Official Show Club grounds Sunday 20th Dec Christmas Breakup Club Grounds // JULY RALLY ... SATURDAY 18TH JULY at Whittlesea Showgrounds (Enter via Showgrounds Road

BOOKINGS REQUIRED BY 5PM WED 15TH JULY TO BOOK email SIMONE at [email protected]

Advise your name, level and whether you want do; a) Dressage only b) Dressage and SJ c) Dressage and Poles/Cav d) Poles/cav only or e) Show Jumping only

Check our Facebook page or the Website on the Wednesday prior to rally for your riding time/s

NOTE: Le Trec will also be available at this rally. Please see next page for more details.

RALLY CO-ORDINATORS: Megan & Chris RALLY HELPERS: Oonagh, Leonie G, Anne C, Nicole W, Dereley, Bronwyn

Duties: 1st Shift (9.30 to 10.30am) set up cones to divide arena, set up shelter, chairs and tables, tea and coffee 2nd shift (11.00 to 1.00) lunch run for instructors, hitch up jump trailer, set up jumps/equiptment 3rd shift (2.30 to 3.00) pack up equipment, drag arena, clean clubrooms, toilets, chains up on yards, poo pick up ALL HELPERS throughout day - Pick up any poo on arena, pick up SJ poles if they get knocked down.

1ST SESSION 2ND SESSION 3RD SESSION 4TH SESSION 5TH SESSION INSTRUCTOR LUNCH 10.00 - 11.00 11.00 - 12.00 12.30 - 1.30 1.30 - 2.30 2.30 - 3.30

Heidi Vowles DRESSAGE DRESSAGE DRESSAGE DRESSAGE DRESSAGE

Adam Benson DRESSAGE DRESSAGE SHOW JUMPING SHOW JUMPING SHOW JUMPING

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA Small SJ Small SJ Small SJ Leah Rodwell Poles/Cavs Poles/Cavs Poles/Cavs Poles/Cavs Poles/Cavs Dressage Dressage Dressage Dressage Dressage

NOTE: SESSION TIMES & NUMBER OF SESSIONS MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON BOOKINGS

REMINDER: PLEASE REMOVE ANY MANURE FROM THE YARDS AND PUT CHAINS BACK UP WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED USING THE YARD Also – if your horse poops on the all weather arena – please pick it up before you leave the grounds. We need to pick up all the poo before harrowing to keep grass from growing on arena • MAXIMUM OF TWO SESSIONS - The committee has set a maximum of two sessions per rider – one dressage and one jumping or other activity. This is necessary to keep numbers in sessions at a reasonable level. • Maximum of four riders per session in dressage. • Program is subject to change if circumstances warrant • Gates open 1 HOUR prior to first session // LE TREC AT JULY RALLY

Barbara has very kindly offered to can head over and check out the fast walk, but again is penalised if the introduce any interested members to obstacles and have a go. Barb will horse breaks gait into a trot. the world of Le Trec at the July rally. be there to chat with and assist if Le Trec is an activity/event with 3 wanted. The obstacle phase consists of 16 phases: POR (Mounted ), obstacles, of the sort that might be COP (Control of Paces) and PTV For the orientation phase, the encountered on a ride: jumps; (Obstacle Course). combination is given a detailed riding under low branches; being to follow, and an optimum speed able to manoeuvrer the horse in a Le Trec originated in France, spread to achieve. Points are deducted for restricted area; getting the horse through Europe, UK, US and made being too slow or too fast, and for to move forward over unfamiliar its way to Australia in the 90’s. It is getting lost (there are checkpoints ground (like a bog, or water). still relatively new to Australia and is along the way). slowly gaining popularity. More information can be found at For the control of paces, the rider http://www.trecgb.com There are Barb is going to set up approximately asks for a very slow canter, but is also videos of Le Trec competitions 10 obstacles that are commonly used penalised if the horse breaks gait on youtube https://www.youtube. in Le Trec competitions. Members into a trot; and then asks for a very com/results?search_query=le+trec

Victorian Showjumping Stables presents Midweek “Flat & Poles only” OR Showjumping hourly sessions

The winter weather is here! Come in out of the wind and rain & ride on our beautiful arena surface. Amid a fun and sociable atmosphere, receive professional show jumping coaching from Russell Johnstone in 1 hour sessions for $35 per rider/hr or Flat & Poles only with Melanie Johnstone. Afterwards, enjoy coffee/tea & muffin on us!

WHEN: July Wednesday 15th - 10am-11am, 11am-12noon, 12-12.30 Tea/coffee muffin break, 12.30pm-1.30pm

August Thursday 6th—10am-11am, 11am-12noon, 12-12.30 Tea/coffee muffin break, 12.30pm-1.30pm

Thursday13th - 10am-11am, 11am-12noon, 12-12.30 Tea/coffee muffin break, 12.30pm-1.30pm This day is dedicated for Flat & Poles only with Melanie Johnstone

If you have any questions please call Melanie on 03 9716 2229 0408 039 756 Email: [email protected]

Booking form is attached!

WE ALSO OFFER Arena Hire Casual use $20 per horse per hour

Conditions* * riders on their own horses. * if you are having instruction, instructor must have insurance, * arena hire not available if you are selling your horse/pony and another rider is riding your horse. * If lights are required, cost is $10 per hour. ( This cost can be divided between riders)

Phone: 03 9716 2229 36 Thomas Rd, Humevale 3757 Fax: 03 9716 1439 www.victorianshowjumpingstables.com PO Box 38, Whittlesea 3757 Mobile: 0408 039 756 Victoria, Australia