NSW ERA Newsletter—May/ June 2021

Advertisers Dixon Smith Back Cover Ride Reviews Specialized Saddles Inside front Mogendoura ride review 16 cover Tumbarumba 24 The Mobile GG Spot Inside back Windeyer 36 cover Ride Results Reports and Notices Mogendoura 20 Tumbarumba 25 P&L 3 Windeyer 39 Snowy Mountain AGM Report 4 Autumn in Pinkett 44 Shakari Bear decade team 5 New Members 6 Ride Information Minutes 15 January 2021 28 TPRs 52 Emma Cole 30 Advertising rates 63 Ride Calendar 32 Accredited Vet List 62 News from the West 34 AERA Lifetime Distance Scroll 58 Standardbreds 42 AERA Application for Distance Scroll 57 Valinor Park Arabians 49 AERA Registration of Endurance Horse 56 Chief Stewards 61 Ride Previews Log Book ID Procedure 55 Wingello ride preview 7 Non accredited willing to help vet list 53 Mudgee ride preview 9 Ride Secretaries 59 Mt Lagoon 10 Ride Booking Procedure 54 Watagan preview 12 NSW SMC committee 64 Shahzada ride preview 13 John’s River 15

It’s never easy putting a newsletter together and some editions are harder than others. Chasing people who have no idea of what a deadline is, is part of the job, not a joyful one, but unfortunately it seems it goes with the territory. When a newsletter is complete and I have a flick through, I think to myself ‘that looks pretty good’. I’m happy, but that’s just me. What do the members think! That is the question. This is the members’ newsletter, it doesn’t purport to be a magazine, It is a newsletter for an equestrian sport. That being said, it has been suggested by members of the SMC that it’s in need of a change in format, a facelift perhaps. Some suggestions include: remove the ride results; remove the minutes; (you can find both on the web); get some more colour pages (this of course would come at considerable cost), get more stories on juniors, articles on nutrition, training etc. Increase the price, charge for internet access. Oh, and get more advertisers. So dear members and readers, what would you like to see? Do you want change and if so, what would you like to see changed. Please consider writing a ‘Letter to the Editor’ with your suggestions and criticisms. Criticism is always welcome so long as it is constructive. Letters to the Editor would probably be best as that way everyone who reads the newsletter, will see what is being suggested. Alternatively write an email to the current editor, Helen Rich at: [email protected] or email John Howe who is the current newsletter portfolio holder. John’s email address is: [email protected].

Cover: Corey Tubnor and Karabil Bina, second heavyweight rider at Mogendoura in a riding time of 8 hrs 2mins. Cover: Design: Henley Design. Cover: Henley Design. Editor: Helen Rich

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Riders at Windeyer. Photo credit: Animal Focus Annie Lang riding Bullio Natanya, successful in the 40k. Julia Hill riding Bridle Track Wilson with Emily Hill on Twinkle, both successful in the 40k.

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Snowy Mountains Zone Report The Snowy Mountains Zone annual general committee, Noni Seagrim, Kim Stephens, Ellen meeting for 2020 was held at the Tumbarumba Vine and Allan and Jennifer Caslick. ride on Saturday 3 March. In 2021 the Zone is scheduled to run rides at Like endurance everywhere, the Snowy Zone was Scenic City, Tumbarumba and National Capital affected by COVID-19 in 2020. However, the zone (Brookvale). still ran a number of rides, including rides at short notice to keep the sport going. At the 2020 Snowy Zone AGM there was discussion about a Canberra to Tumut ride to mark The year was kicked off with the Scenic City the 50th anniversary of the first ride on that route. Starter trainer in Canberra, run by B7 Events, However, with so much on for the organisers followed by the Tumut ride at Bondo Forest. This (drawn from the Tumut, ACTERA and B7 Events’ was well attended with 93 horses across the 40 committees), last year, this was put on the back and 80 km rides. burner. It is hoped that, with enough interest, this ride can be planned in the future, despite some The Tumut committee was scheduled to run State logistical issues. Championships at Bondo Forest in June. This had to be postponed due to the pandemic, but Winners of the Snowy Zone 2020 pointscore were fortunately the championship ride was able to go awarded petrol vouchers. They were: ahead in late November. Overall one horse one rider Talea Hasko-Stewart and Blake’s Heaven Bombora. The Tumut committee also picked up the date (11 Heavyweight distance Marty Moran. July) when Sydney Zone had to cancel, holding a Middleweight distance Ian Curtis and Ellen ride at Bullenbong near the Rock. Murdoch. The National Capital (Brookvale) ride was also Lightweight distance Talea Hasko-Stewart. cancelled at short notice, as the ride organisers Junior distance Poppy Kettlewell. were not allowed to put a cap on numbers (which Intermediate distance Maureen Zischke. led to extensive debate at the NSWERA annual The new zone committee comprises: general meeting). The Tumut committee picked up Ellen Murdoch (nee Vine) – president; the date, running a no frills ride as a run up to the Fia Hasko-Stewart – vice president; Matar Stables Bullio Cup and the subsequent state Kim Stephens – treasurer and membership; champs. Georgina Pankhurst – secretary and publicity; The year wound up with another Scenic City Ian Curtis – pointscore. trainer, making a total of .six rides in Snowy Zone Zone Report- Fia Hasko-Stewart (or seven including Roseberg, which wasn't in the zone at the time), out of the total of 11 across the Bombora at the NSW State Champs 2020. This state. ride was just before Bomb's 20th birthday and All in all, it was a very busy year for the Zone, and this completion was his 17th 160 km ride. especially the key workers in the Tumut Photo: Animal Focus.

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Shakari Bear decade team

SHAKARI BEAR……what a wonderful time we have had together so far and now a Decade Team!!!!! With our success at the recent Tooraweenah ride, Bear and I have been competing for ten years and it’s hard to believe that fourteen and a half years ago Bear, her mum Shamara and I fell asleep together in the top stable waiting for the vet to arrive after Shamara had retained the afterbirth.

Of course Bear was always going to be an endurance horse with her granddam Shaboom, my first endurance horse, mum Shamara being successful too until an accident forced her retirement. Bear’s sire Polar Bear was the sire of my other endurance horses Shakista (Kissie), PPP Kool Pashin (Pashi) and Shalacey Bear (Lacey) as well as Kadie and so it began. Bear has always been so easy to be with and loves going away, looks after me every step of the way, not much worries her and loves being “the special one”.

With over 6,500 kms in competition including four Shahzada buckles, a Manilla Muster marathon, 3rd LW at the 2018 State Championships and so many 80 and 100km rides resulting in State and National pointscore wins over those ten years, we have heaps more goals to achieve and lots more fun along the way. A couple of favourite photos thanks to Animal Focus.. Photos from the top: Bear and Shamara Bear at Windeyer Bear at Tooraweenah

Sue Todd

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Please be nice to your vet

We are all encouraged to ensure our horses are used to the minor handling for TPR and the vet ring. The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has sponsored an excellent series of videos to help with getting horses used to this. There are topics such as ‘worry free worming’ which also applies to that electrolyte paste your horse may need. Gemma Pearson steers watchers through several processes, and her timing is immaculate. Key take homes are to start handling the horse in a less threatening spot (eg for handling heads) and to release pressure really quickly. The videos are on You Tube under ‘Don’t break your vet!’ available here : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLor1KlzkI9X1UpvbOxwllS1BNoLvcmR Sarah Pollard Williams

New Members

FIRST NAME LAST NAME ADDRESS CATEGORY Saan Ecker YASS RIVER Adult Louise Cairns BRANXTON Adult Michelle Philpotts COROWA Adult Cassey Taylor RICHMOND Adult Anna Davenport ORANGE Junior Tracy John TUMBARUMBA Adult Emma Wall HALFWAY CREEK Adult Montana Ward MACKSVILLE Junior Samuel Marcus BOTOBOLAR Adult Mark Glanville PANUARA Adult Courtney Wiltshire GARDEN SUBURB Adult Savannah Duffy EUNGAI RAIL Junior Tayla Hunt MARULAN Junior Gayle Chambers MARANGAROO Adult Jaz Gwilliam SOUTH ARM Junior Lennox Reid NAMBUCCA HEADS Junior Beau Willett GUMMA Junior Nadine Woodhead VINCENTIA Adult Anne Bailey CAMBEWARRA Adult

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Saturday 22nd May 2021 5km : 10km : 20km : 40km

We've been burnt, flooded and locked down, but we are back! Come and celebrate with the Wingello community at our 12th annual endurance event. The Wingello State Forest is still closed to the public as clean-up and restoration work following the January 2020 bushfire continues. We are so very grateful to the NSW Forestry Corporation, which has agreed to cease operations for a day so we can run an event! We have access to the forest for one day – Saturday 22nd May 2021, and will be running ride distances of 5km, 10km, 20km and 40km. We are not able to run an 80km ride this year … but our bonfire will be bigger and better than ever (no pre-dawn start for anyone), and our favourite muso, Dave Newman, is returning for a groovy night under the stars (weather has been booked in – lol). The Wingello Village Store will be setting up their regular canteen with burgers, rolls and the like, and we are introducing an exciting new caterer to the team – Flavours by Dee. Dee is a professional chef with a passion for flavour – blending Asian spice and fresh herbs with Western cuisine.

The Ride Base is available for camping on Friday and Saturday nights. The office and vetting will open at 10am on Saturday, and rides will start from 12 noon. Vetting is AERA with optional early present. Head Vet is Karim Kooros. Chief Steward is Haydn Fisher. Dogs are welcome but must be kept chained or on a leash at all times. Some important notes:  We cannot design the course until a couple of weeks before the event, so distances are subject to minor change depending on forest conditions at this time. Any changes will be advertised on our website and social media platforms and emailed to those who have registered. All entries can be transferred if you change your mind about the distance you would like to ride.  The forest is not open to riders outside of the official event. All warm-up riding will be restricted to the Ride Base. There must be no riding off the marked course. This is a safety issue and a condition of our Permit for this year.

 We will not be providing firewood for private fires, and you cannot collect this from the Ride Base or forest. Please contact the ride organiser several weeks in advance of the event if you would like to make a special arrangement for firewood. Entries: Entries are to be booked and pre-paid through Try Booking: www.trybooking.com/BPSND. Please print your

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ticket at the end of the booking process – this will be your ride entry form. Complete the additional details on the form, sign the relevant declarations, and bring it to the event with you. Remember to bring a Horse Health Declaration for each horse. Online entries will close at 9pm on Monday 17th May. Late entries will be accepted at the ride base, with a $35 late fee per entry. Entries are transferable. The refund policy is on the website. You can purchase ride merchandise (polo shirts, mugs) through the Try Booking link for postal delivery before the event or collection at the event. If you have a problem with internet access or do not have a credit card, please contact the Ride Organiser to make alternate arrangements for direct deposit or cheque payment. A full program of events, with entry forms, course descriptions, catering menus, local area information, sponsor details etc., is provided on the website www.highlandsendurance.com. You can also stay up to date with ride details, track and weather conditions and sponsors through the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ wingelloforestenduranceride. Entry fees: Intermediate 40km ride: $80 All Introductory rides: $65 Day Membership: $15 Overnight camping: $10 per horse for the weekend Wingello Teams Competition: $20 per 4-person team Wingello village is located just 7km off the Hume Highway by sealed road, approximately 1 hour south of Campbelltown and ½ hour north of Goulburn. The ride base is adjacent to the Wingello State Forest, approximately 3.5km by well-formed dirt/gravel road from the village of Wingello. Directions to the base will be signposted from the Hume Highway. The ride base will open at 12 noon on Friday 21st May and close at 12 noon on Sunday 23rd May. You will pass right by Wingello Village Store, one of our regular sponsors, where you can stock up on milk, snacks, newspapers etc., or grab a take-away meal. Southern Highlands Endurance Ride Inc All enquiries should be directed to: Ride Organiser: Bec Hogan, 0412 600 173, [email protected]. PO Box 5070 Wingello NSW 2579 Remember you must put your PIC number on your ride entry forms. If you don’t have one, you can download the Property Identification Code application and return it to your regional Local Land Services office. If you require further information on PICs, you can view PIC landholders information sheet (PDF), or PIC horses information sheet (PDF) https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/i-want-to/apply-for-a-property-identification-code

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Mudgee Endurance Club 50th Year Ray Gooley Memorial Ride 15-16 May 2021

Yes! The Mudgee Endurance Riders Club have made a half century, not a bad score! We hope that you will join us on the weekend of 15/16 May to celebrate this milestone! Ride base will be at Cooyal and open from 1.00pm on the Friday afternoon. Please do not arrive any earlier as we will be following our COVID-19 Safety Plan and entry to the ride base will be monitored. A canteen will be operating from Saturday lunchtime until Sunday lunchtime. We will not have a sit-down dinner on the Saturday night, but instead a BBQ with drinks and snacks available. Pre nominations are essential and this year we will be going online. There will be no entries taken on the day. If you wish to stay overnight on the Sunday, please contact us after nominating to advise so we can make the appropriate arrangements. Our COVID-19 Safety Plan will need to be followed by everyone, riders, strappers, volunteers and please do not forget your horse biosecurity forms; horse health declarations and temperature logs ensuring your PIC number is included. Ride distances and details are as follows:  20KM ride Saturday, entry fee $50 plus appropriate day membership if applicable.  40KM ride Sunday, entry fee $75 plus appropriate day membership if applicable.  80KM ride Sunday, entry fee $120 for seniors and $100 for juniors. Vetting for the 20km ride will start at approximately 12 noon on Saturday and vetting for the Sunday events will be from 2.00pm Saturday. Water will be available for horses but please bring your own drinking water, including water to drink on track. Also, please bring a bag to take your rubbish with you. We welcome you all to help us celebrate our 50th year and to try for our prized award, the Ray Gooley Memorial Trophy for Best Managed horse. Updates will be posted on Facebook, so please stay tuned as there could be some changes! Contact person for our ride is Gail Fisher Phone number 0427537636 or email [email protected]. I encourage all calls to be made after business hours as I work fulltime.

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Mountain Lagoon Ride 5 and 6 June 2021

WELCOME TO MOUNTAIN LAGOON IN JUNE 2021 Contact Garry Weis 0409 840 453 - [email protected] RIDE NAME: Mountain Lagoon Endurance Ride RIDE BASE ADDRESS: Sam’s Way, Mountain Lagoon (via Bilpin and Bells Line of Road) is an easy 14km drive, on almost all sealed road off Bells Line of Road, from the township of Bilpin. The ride base is suitable for all size vehicles with easy access. We DO NOT recommend accessing the ride base from any other roads apart from Mt Lagoon road, from Bilpin, unless you are familiar with the area. DATE OF EVENT: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June 2021 RIDE SECRETARY: Garry Weis 0409 840 453 [email protected] SCHEDULES OF EVENTS: All times are a guide and subject to change OFFICE PROCEDURES The Office will open at 9.00am on Saturday and again at 6.30am Sunday You must not crowd around the office, line up and wait, respecting the 1.5M social distancing rules VETTING Saturday rides will commence vetting at 10.00am Sunday rides will be between 1.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday We will be using standard AERA vetting with heart rates 55 BPM after the first leg and 60 BPM for the second leg in the 80km ride. All other rides will be 55 BPM. Early vetting will be allowed at 15 minutes – but be aware you only have one chance at vetting so if your horses heart rate is over it will be a vet out. Priority will be given to horses that are on their 30 minutes RIDE TIMES SATURDAY RIDE TIMES SUNDAY N/A The 80K ride will start at 5.00am The 40K ride will start at 12.00pm The 40K ride will start at 7.00am The 20K ride will start at 1.00pm The 20K ride will start at 9.30am RIDE FEES 80K ride Senior $120.00 80K ride Junior $100.00 40K ride $80.00 20K ride $80.00 Camping $5.00 per night per horse These prices are early bird which will end at 10.00pm Friday 28th May 2021 – So enter early or be prepared to pay the additional $50.00. Full refunds will be offered up until midnight Friday 4th June 2021. If you can’t make it please contact [email protected] Intermediate & Introductory riders must either be a member of NSWERA or pay an additional $15.00 to become a day member of NSWERA. EVENT INFORMATION Compulsory pre-nomination Online pre-entry Yes Canteen Yes Showers No Dogs Allowed Yes – On a lead at all times Camping fees Yes Fires Allowed TBC Wood Supplied Some can be found on ride base HOW TO ENTER All entries will be required via online entry- https://events.manehub.com/2021/mountain-lagoon-endurance-ride

THE COURSE The 80km Ride- Leg One - WILL FOLLOW RED AROWS leaving the ride base to the right and onto Mt

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Lagoon Road and travelling 8kms down to Comleroy Road to a ADDITIONAL INFORMATION T intersection where you will turn left and travel 2kms along Comleroy Road before turning right into Gee Arms North Fire Trail, a lovely soft gently undulating track. Travelling to a Host Website - turnaround point, at which you must collect a peg and return to www.sydneyregionenduranceriding. the checkpoint at Comleroy Road on your return, you will then com.au head right down Comleroy Road to the T intersection of Upper Host Facebook – https:// Colo Road, turning left and ride about a kilometre along Upper www.facebook.com/ Colo Road to a checkpoint where you will be turned left travelling SydneyRegionEnduranceRidingNSW past the fire station and up Ward's Track to Mountain Lagoon / and return to ride base. Facebook event – https://fb.me/e/ 80km Ride Leg Two – WILL FOLLOW BLACK ARROWS and dCdxM2NgJ will loop Sam’s Way to the left out of the ride base, turning left on to Mt Lagoon Road for a short distance until turning right, into Manehub - https:// a lovely shady track that will loop around and come back out on events.manehub.com/2021/mountain the Mt Lagoon Road, turning left you will travel along Mountain -lagoon-endurance-ride Lagoon Road to a checkpoint where you will be turned left down Horse Health Declarations will be North Wheeny Creek Fire Trail to a turnaround point, at which required to be completed https:// you must collect a peg and hand to the checkpoint on Mountain nswera.asn.au/images/forms/ Lagoon Road on your return. You will then travel back along NSW_HHD_3days_Sept2016.docx . Mountain Lagoon Road for 7kms and turn left onto Long Ridge Fire Trail to a turnaround, again collect a peg. You will then COVID 19 travel back through private property coming back on to Sam’s Covid 19 and public health Way and back to ride base. You must hand in your peg at the responsibility will be assessed time-in gate at the ride base. closer to time. However, it is possible there will be Government The 40km Intermediate ride will be following leg two as above guidelines to adhere to and health FOLLOWING BLACK ARROWS declarations will likely be required. The 20km Introductory Ride – WILL FOLLOW BLUE ARROWS and is a gentle, undulating ride, following a soft shady track through private property then turning left onto Mountain  Horse water will be provided Lagoon Road until you turn right and travel along Longridge Fire  Easy access for all size Trail to a turnaround point, at which you must collect a peg. You vehicles will then travel back through private property coming back on to Sam’s Way and back to ride base. You must hand in your peg at  Portable toilets will be the time-in gate at the ride base. available throughout the ride base COURSE PHOTOGRAPHER Our resident photographer Jo Arblaster will be on course to  Mobile phone coverage will be capture you and your horse. Jo will have the photos up on her limited website www.animalfocus.com.au soon after the ride so please support Jo and take a look.

Kristy Maxwell riding Zeus with Brian Swan on Kybeyan in the 40k at Mountain Lagoon back in 2018.

Photo: Animal Focus

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Watagan Endurance Ride Watagan Mountains Endurance

7th and 8th August 2021 – 40/80km rides

Come and join us in the stunning Watagan Mountains for a weekend not to be missed. We will be running a 40km and 80km ride on Sunday 8th August (other distances still to be confirmed). Horses will require a reasonable level of fitness as the ride starts with a 3km climb up into the mountains and includes a number of undulating tracks. There are some short rough patches, but all the tracks are 4wd accessible. All legs include out and back tracks with turnaround points so expect some two-way horse traffic. There is only 2km of tar at the start and end of the ride, on wide country roads with a good verge. The rest of the tracks traverse scenic national park and state forest trails.

The Course:  40km Ride - A 40km training ride (and leg 2 of our 80km ride) that is ideal for novice horses and riders to step up and challenge themselves. This ride starts with a decent climb up the mountain and then follows undulating tracks through the National Park and out to a beautiful lookout overlooking the Hunter Valley. Be sure to take your time and enjoy the views along the way.  80km Ride - Leg 1 of this ride will take you up and across the Watagan mountains. Once you climb up into the Watagans the track is gently undulating along the top. You will ride along forestry tracks to Heaton’s Lookout, taking in amazing views to the coast (even in the dark!) from Newcastle right across Lake Macquarie and down the Central Coast. Leg 2 of the 80km is the same as the 40km training ride (described above). Ride Base: We have a beautiful ride base at 166 Mill Lane, Quorrobolong on the quieter, Hunter Valley side of the mountains. There is good access for big rigs.

Fires are allowed (subject to Fire Ratings on the day) but must be in a contained pit or drum.

Horse water will be provided but you should bring your own human drinking water.

BYO cups for water on track. Checkpoints will have water available but will not be providing cups due to COVID restrictions.

Canteen: There will be a canteen available Saturday (lunch) and Sunday (breakfast and lunch). Dinner on Saturday night can be purchased directly from the local pizza place and delivered. Pizza Inn Cessnock (02) 4990 2351.

For more information visit our Facebook page: Watagan Mountains Endurance

Or contact Cody Holloway: [email protected] or Ph: 0437 628 213

Watagan *Camping fee of $10/night per horse. **If you are not a member of the ERA a day membership fee of $15 applies. How to Enter All entries are required via online entry through Try Booking (www.trybooking.com). Hope to see you there! For more information Visit our Facebook page: Watagan Mountains Endurance Or contact Cody Holloway: [email protected] Mob: 0437 628 213

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SHAHZADA Monday, 23RD to Friday, 27TH August, 2021 ……. our 40th Anniversary

Shahzada 2021 will be from Monday, 23rd August to Friday, 27th August with the Mini Marathon from Tuesday, 24th to Thursday, 26th August. We are well into the year now so make sure that you get to as many rides as possible and that you and your horse are qualified to enter when entries open closer to the event – this is the year you have to be there, whether Shahzada or the Mini Marathon is your goal, with our huge anniversary celebrations. Please check the rule book on the NSW ERA website for qualifications for horses and riders for Marathon and Mini Marathon rides. With our March Track Clearing postponed due to the floods, a few of us walked up The Steps at Easter to the top road access and marked the track for the RFS who have kindly offered to hold their chainsaw re-accreditation courses there so by August it will be better than ever. Jennifer Gilbertson tells us that “The Steps trail was discovered by Paul Grieves – he was out riding in the late afternoon and lost his way, it became dark and he decided to follow his dog Jess home.”

The Steps

Such an important track for those doing Shahzada as we go down The Steps on Thursday morning and up in the last leg on Friday. Thanks to Robert McKenzie, here is a photo of Paul Grieves and Gilgalad at Shahzada in 1984 – Paul achieved 14 buckles and Gilgalad achieved 10.

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We have found the old track through Gorrick’s Run from the bottom of McKechnie’s so stay tuned on social media for the next track clearing weekend, we need lots of help to clear that track and sweep The Steps after the chainsaws have done their work - hoping for a weekend in May or June. *****LATE NEWS…….Track Clearing weekend is Saturday, 29th and Sunday 30th May***** Working on some merchandise to be purchased in advance of the ride plus the report from Shahzada Entertainment Co- ordinator Allison Knihinicki is a definite 80`s theme for the dress up or the original Pyjama Day plus lots of plans for Dog Races with some endurance events here and maybe some Dancing Competitions (what was big in the 80’s?) Lots of fun to be had during Shahzada week. Beautiful photos of Allison Knihinicki riding Tuldar Jonathan and Fiona Meller riding Karrabesc at Shahzada 1998…….both these riders plan to be at Shahzada 2021…..photo credit Robert McKenzie.

For any further information, check out the Shahzada website www.Shahzada400.com or contact Shahzada ride secretary, Sue Todd [email protected] or text to 0429 905 039.

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Mogendoura ride review

In a terrific show of sportsmanship, riders Monica Ballard and Tracy-Lee Cossor held hands to be equal first across the line at the inaugural Mogendoura ride. Riding Birrali Lawrence and Future Dream Savannah respectively, the Lightweight division riders completed the challenging course in a time of 6hrs 27 mins, with FD Savannah was awarded Best Conditioned. Following closely behind, Middleweight rider Ian Curtis riding Blake’s Heaven Summer Wind finished just three minutes later. Run from Mogendoura Farm, just outside of Moruya on the NSW South Coast, 109 riders across four distances – 5, 20, 40 and 80 kilometres – fronted up to the hilly Wandera State Forest trails on the 6th and 7th of March. The 80km ride was the first NSW endurance ride for 2021 with 32 entrants, including four junior riders whose entries fees were generously sponsored by Canobolos Endurance Riders and the Matar Stables Bullio Cup. Mild weather conditions and judicious riding by competitors warned not to underestimate the course resulted in just four horses vetting out in the main ride, with similarly excellent completion numbers in the shorter distances. Rob Catlin rode a tactical ride on Valinor Park Madrass to win the Heavyweight division in 7hrs10 and also took Best Conditioned . He rode with partner Clare Feary on Equilo who was second Middleweight and Best Conditioned. In the Junior division Mady Hooper on Currowan Apollo took out first place in 7hr 58mins, with third place going to Scarlet Galvin on Future Dreams Amelia (8hr22min) taking out Best Conditioned. Despite a couple of falls on track, host club Trailblazers Tomfoolery were thrilled with the way riders managed their horses and look forward to welcoming competitors again.

At the top: Michelle George riding Yinbilliko Sameera Rukan, successful in the 40k at Mogendoura.

Opposite Georgina Pankhurst riding Jagg, successful in the 20k at Mogendoura.

Photos: Animal Focus

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Clockwise from the top: Amanda Bradfield on Beau and Emma Cochrane on Havannah with Shyanne Walker riding Ziggy, all successful in the 20k at Mogendoura. Bella Sharman on Bill with Amanda Bortolazzo riding Ben in the 5k ride at Mogendoura. Kristy Hoare riding Alexa, successful in the 20k at Mogendoura. Photos: Animal Focus

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Dawn Spicer riding Garonne Park Kapten with Colin Spicer riding Ellen Grove Shantelle in the 40k at Mogendoura. Jane Paroissien riding Cherrington Request with Allyson White on Nuthnbutagoodthing in the 40k at Mogendoura. Animal Focus

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Sarah Lymbery riding Garonne Park London with Rhys Norman on Renbury Brian, successful in the 40k at Mogendoura. Paige McNeilly on Vicky with Suntosha Barker riding Merlin at Mogendoura. Animal Focus photos

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Ride Name: Mogendoura Farm Progressive Report Distance: 80.0km Start Date: 7 March 2021 Ride Type: Endurance Ride Head Vet: Darien Feary Chief Steward: Tom McCormack

Heavyweight 1 Robert Catlin Valinor Park Madrass 2 7:10:01 38, 42, 53 (Avg:47) 2 Corey Tubnor Karabil Bina 2 8:02:35 40, 47, 58 (Avg:52) 3 Brian Swan Kybeyan Green 2 8:02:50 33, 47, 60 (Avg:53) 4 Gavin Peacock Eclipse 2 8:46:45 35, 46, 55 (Avg:50) Allan Caslick A'Landell Choir 1 W/D after Vet L1 36, 47 (Avg:47)

Middleweight 1 Ian Curtis Blake's Heaven Summer Wind 2 6:30:46 30, 43, 57 (Avg:50) 2 Clare Feary Equilo 2 7:09:44 38, 46, 48 (Avg:47) 3 Bev Turner Dane 2 8:05:21 50, 48, 53 (Avg:50) 3 Annette Bailey Bullio Charlotte 2 8:05:21 32, 38, 37 (Avg:37) 5 Donna Georgievski Pinedale Zara 2 8:31:37 40, 40 (Avg:40) 6 April Newman Tarnette 2 8:48:16 36, 44 (Avg:44) 7 Jennifer Caslick A'Landell Kazade 2 8:56:41 34, 36 (Avg:36) Fiona Meller Maxwell Eve 2 Lame L2 37, 45, 48 (Avg:46) Sharyn Coulston Castlebar Senator 2 Lame L2 38, 41, 54 (Avg:47) Jenny Shepheard Currowan Maximus 1 W/D after Vet L1 43, 42 (Avg:42) Katrina Newitt Wybalena Lodge Prince Harry 1 W/D after Vet L1 30, 55 (Avg:55) Kristie Wright Wybalena Lodge Blue Ice 1 On track L1 32 Noni Seagrim Berwick Royal Music Not started 42

Lightweight 1 Monica Ballard Birrali Lawrence 2 6:27:33 32, 44, 53 (Avg:48) 1 Tracy-Lee Cossor Future Dream Savannah 2 6:27:33 44, 50, 53 (Avg:51) 3 Tahlia Franke Castlebar Spectre 2 7:38:33 37, 43, 53 (Avg:48) 4 Julie Hooper Matta Mia Dougal 2 7:58:51 34, 43, 48 (Avg:45) 5 Irene Adams Renbury Cedar 2 8:05:29 40, 46, 46 (Avg:46) 6 Shirley Clark Oso Zoltan 2 8:31:21 36, 43, 49 (Avg:46) 7 Shelly Ison Marcon Elafi 2 8:40:29 2 8, 37, 47 (Avg:42) 8 Roz Edmunds Minton East Willows Gift 2 8:54:44 36, 50, 59 (Avg:54) 9 Sorsha Stuart- Rokvic Kintamani Mustang Billy 2 8:56:45 48, 50, 60 (Avg:55) Simon Bain Akifa Farras Ice 1 Heart Rate L1 38, 56 (Avg:56)

Junior 1 Madison Hooper Currowan Apollo 2 7:58:47 34, 50, 54 (Avg:52) 2 Hannah Cossor TMB ES Silver Brandy 2 8:22:46 39, 48, 55 (Avg:51) 3 Scarlet Galvin Future Dream Amelia 2 8:22:54 32, 38, 41 (Avg:39) Jayme Cooper Jupiter Sharara 2 Heart Rate L2 40, 50, 72 (Avg:61) Ride Name: Mogendoura Farm Progressive Report Distance: 40.0km Start Date: 7 March 2021 Ride Type: Intermediate Ride Head Vet: Darien Feary Chief Steward: Tom McCormack

Nichola Mepham Meracious Mahrousseh Sorcerer Avril Cummins C-Biskit Stuart Lymbery Aloha Trumby Maureen Zeschke Skyvictory Ben Hudson OSO Harmony Stephen Deering Anzac Arabella Ward Ejen Park Chill Marion Grove Diamond R Carbo Sarah Lymbery Garonne Park London Michelle George Yinbilliko Sameera Rukan Colin Spicer Ellen Grove Shantelle York Shepheard Currowan Kav Heidi Wade Karabil Djindi Lachie Cossor TMB ES Sterling Silver Victoria Bice Oso Silver Solaman Tatum Huntridge Chop Chop Morgan Stapley Oso Nerida Jeremy Banwell Scarlet Oaks Aziz Shea Reynolds Oso Red Revolution Tegan Ashby Lentara Park Heather Donna Scott Suncrest Beata Anita Ashby Pommy Lee Curtis Oso Danica Rhys Norman Renbury Brian Allyson White Nuthnbutagoodthing Kim Gaspari Sakira Armarni's Secret Bruce Carter Mitanni Hairan John Symons Ruby Rose Les Robinson Karumba Beamish Brian Stott Sierra Lodge The Rowena Robinson Diamond T Ameerah

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Ride Name: Mogendoura Farm Progressive Report Distance: 20.0km Start Date: 6 March 2021 Ride Type: Intermediate Ride Head Vet: Darien Feary Chief Steward: Tom McCormack

Isabella Bussa Reu Caitlin Seidel Smudge Lauren Mannion Narla Madeline Mitchell Missi Danielle Bussa Cashew Justin Mitchell Cooper Jason Bussa Sierra Gary Crossley Bluey Bianka Micic-Cokas Buddy Dean Kelly Shelley Janice Reynolds Rocky Creek Red Laura Morgan-Smith Lefty Chief Jack Wickenden Poncho Anne Bailey Rosie Lisa Matthews Koko Ride Name: Mogendoura Farm John Matthews Winston Progressive Report Lisa Carney Tenzin Distance: 5.0km Amanda Bradfield Beau Start Date: 6 March 2021 Shy-Anne Walker Ziggy Emma Cochrane Havannah Bella Sharman Bill Georgina Pankhurst Jagg Amanda Bortolazzo Ben Anne Lymbery Aloha Typic Paige Mcneilly Vicky Lucie Phelan Reid River Tequila Belinda Morris Lolly Sunrise Lily Cox Tarnette Jane Paroissien Cherrington Kate Roberts Bill Request Sienna Cooper Chapman Lynx Nellie Foley Daisy Tamara Ashby Pony Melissa Cameron Monstar Peps Betty Mullan Optimus Delight Nadine Cooper Lady Lando Elite Jayne Vost Macca Kristy Hoare Alexa

Tracy-Lee Cosser riding Future Dream Savannah with Monica Ballard on Birrali Lawrence, = 1st LWT at Mogendoura, 6hrs 37mins.

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Tamara Ashby riding Pony with supporters to a successful completion in the 5k at Mogendoura. Heidi Wade riding Karabil Djindi, successful in the 40k at Mogendoura. Photos: Animal Focus

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Annette Bailey riding Bullio Charlotte placed equal 3rd MWT, and Irene Adams riding Renbury Cedar was 5th LWT at Mogendour, 8hrs 5 mins. Bev Turner riding Dane, equal 3rd MWT at Mogendoura, 8hrs 5mins.

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Tumbarumba Endurance Ride

3rd and 4th April, Tumbarumba Endurance Riders for giving their time in helping all this come Club welcomed 142 riders and crew/family back to together. Cheers, RO’s Tumbarumba for the Easter long weekend! Erin Gadsby, Tracy John Wowsers this was our first ride this committee has hosted and the first endurance event back in Tumbarumba after a decade and what a wonderful but very busy weekend!

The fake summer turned up so although we didn’t have many vet outs for lameness we did have a few with higher heart rates. Everyone managed their horse really well with what was termed as an old school challenging endurance track by our chief steward.

From feedback we have heard everyone seemed to enjoy the tracks and with views many comments on the awesome track clearing and mowing of edges. We were also complimented on the great track marking, the water troughs that kept on being topped up and the friendly check point people for which we can thank Wagga Amateur Radio club for their professionalism.

Ride base was a hit especially the showers—we had many a comment on those!! The canteen was appreciated as well for being open all hours providing warm drinks in the chilly morning and cold drinks during the day. Ian Curtis 1st Middle Weight So YES you will most likely see us run this event Blake’s Heaven Summer Wind 5hrs 36min again next year. We have learnt a lot and taken on Sharyn Coultson 2nd Middleweight and BC, board feedback we have received to help things Castlebar Roulette run more smoothly. Photos: Chantelle Bruton Photography, Tumbarumba, New South Wales We can’t thank our wonderful volunteers enough

5km riders enjoying their day

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Ride Name: Tumbarumba Endurance Riders Progressive Report Distance: 80.0km Start Date: 4/04/2021 Ride Type: Endurance Head Vet: Narelle Cribb Chief Steward: Louise Counsell

1 Marty Moran Coco Chanel 2 7:42:00 37, 48, 53 (Avg:50) 1 James Sheahan Razorback Targaryen 2 7:42:00 33, 35, 47 (Avg:41) 1 Mark Glanville Twynham El Zephyr 2 7:42:00 38, 45, 49 (Avg:47) 4 Lauren Stevenson Blake's Heaven Hiraani 2 9:28:00 38, 38, 45 (Avg:41) 5 Ian Dreghorn Ausden Nile Prins 2 9:35:00 32, 47, 52 (Avg:49) 5 Jason Duff Imparja Mokka 2 9:35:00 39, 46, 47 (Avg:46) 7 Hannah Mitchell Sahara Park Miss Rubicon 2 9:54:00 32, 40, 40 (Avg:40) 8 Allan Caslick Kintamani Mustang Billy 2 9:55:00 35, 46, 56 (Avg:51) Monica Majerowski Halimas Valentine 2 HR L2 38, 49, 63 (Avg:56) Rhys Norman Renbury Brian 2 Lame L2 38, 46, 66 (Avg:56) Jolene Cole Windradyne Flame 2 HR L2 30, 44, 64 (Avg:54) Gavin Peacock Chop Chop 2 HR L2(R) 32, 49, 73 (Avg:61) Middleweight 1 Ian Curtis Blake's Heaven Summer Wind 2 5:36:00 36, 44, 57 (Avg:50) 2 Sharyn Coulston Castlebar Roulette 2 5:50:00 32, 42, 49 (Avg:45) 3 Kristie Taprell Castlebar Belair 2 6:37:00 32, 39, 50 (Avg:44) 4 Annette Bailey Bullio Charlotte 2 7:11:00 38, 37, 40 (Avg:38) 5 Bev Turner Dane 2 7:42:00 35, 40, 48, 57 (Avg:48) 6 Rodney Curry Wybalena Lodge Blue Ice 2 8:12:00 36, 41, 48 (Avg:44) 7 Tamara Gibson Oso Zara 2 8:25:00 38, 49, 50 (Avg:49) 7 Shea Reynolds Oso Red Revolution 2 8:25:00 40, 44, 47 (Avg:45) 9 Naomi McGaffin Berwick The Earl 2 8:35:00 34, 43, 47 (Avg:45) 9 Anne Lymbery Garonne Park Serenity 2 8:35:00 34, 42, 47 (Avg:44) 11 Ben Hudson Ejen Park Chill 2 8:56:00 36, 39, 48 (Avg:43) 12 Fiona Meller Maxwell Eve 2 9:02:00 36, 42, 57 (Avg:49) 13 Michelle Philpotts Roswick Noble 2 9:18:00 51, 54, 55 (Avg:54) 13 Shannon Cossor Legacy Revolution 2 9:18:00 41, 45, 49 (Avg:47) 13 Angelina Patterson Kintamani Red Wings 2 9:18:00 39, 43, 48 (Avg:45) 16 Noni Seagrim Honey Bee 2 9:54:00 36, 42, 42 (Avg:42) Jesse Buchan Mountain Ash Tabasco 2 HR L2 42, 48, 63 (Avg:55) Jenny Berg Monjestic Rana 2 Lame L2 37, 42, 51 (Avg:46) Jennifer Caslick A'Landell Choir 1 W/D after Vet L 1 32, 54 (Avg:54) Lightweight 1 Fia Hasko-Stewart Blake's Heaven Venus 2 5:36:00 36, 47, 57 (Avg:52) 1 Monica Ballard Birrali Lawrence 2 5:36:00 34, 42, 54 (Avg:48) 3 Nichola Mepham Orsum-Ma 2 6:53:00 40, 51, 52 (Avg:51) 4 Clare Fleming Flemingo Bomsaway 2 7:13:00 30, 46, 52 (Avg:49) 4 Victorie Alran Flemingo Tardis 2 7:13:00 35, 45, 60 (Avg:52) 6 Chloe Hayden Oso Meeka 2 7:24:00 35, 44, 50 (Avg:47) 6 Victoria Bice Al-Marah Grand Imogen 2 7:24:00 40, 44, 49 (Avg:46) 8 Catherine Bailey Razorback Annatole 2 7:42:00 31, 34, 36 (Avg:35) 9 Sarah Parker Wybalena Lodge Aflirt 2 8:12:00 50, 39, 45 (Avg:42) 10 Roz Edmunds Minton East Willows Gift 2 8:31:00 36, 44, 59 (Avg:51) 11 Shelly Ison Marcon Elafi 2 8:34:00 28, 39, 51 (Avg:45) 12 Irene Adams Renbury Cedar 2 8:55:00 42, 44, 57 (Avg:50) 13 Arabella Ward Oso Harmony 2 8:56:00 38, 49, 48 (Avg:48) 14 Nicola Dwyer Shamazan Desert Breeze 2 9:25:00 40, 45, 49 (Avg:47) 15 Nadine Cooper Blake's Heaven Adventuress 2 9:28:00 38, 45, 55 (Avg:50) 15 Talea Hasko-Stewart Blake's Heaven Avalon 2 9:28:00 40, 42, 52 (Avg:47) 15 Louise Stevens Marat MA 2 9:28:00 38, 47, 53 (Avg:50) 18 Sorsha Stuart-Rokvic Berwick Royal Music 2 9:54:00 28, 39, 48 (Avg:43) Tahlia Franke Castlebar Telltale 2 Lame L2 42, 41, 63 (Avg:52) Kim Gaspari Cooinda Park Willow 2 HR L2 38, 49, 63 (Avg:56) Julie Hooper Matta Mia Dougal 1 On track L1 34, 44 (Avg:44) Junior 1 Mikaylah Newberry Duray Spartakos 2 7:13:00 40, 48, 52 (Avg:50) 2 Poppy Kettlewell Oso Silver Soloman 2 8:25:00 31, 45, 46 (Avg:45) 3 Jayme Cooper Jupiter Sharara 2 8:31:00 36, 41, 58 (Avg:49) Bella Duff Imparja Kartanya 2 On track L2 42, 52, 51 (Avg:51) Madison Hooper Currowan Apollo 1 On track L1 38, 49 (Avg:49)

Intermediate ride results for Tumbarumba will appear in the next Newsletter.

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Above: Riders heading out on the Saturday Below: Fia Hasko-Stewart and Monica Ballard 1st equal Lightweight 5hrs 36mins Blakes Heaven Venus. Birrali Lawrence (BC) Photos on pages 26 and 27 by: Chantelle Bruton Photography, Tumbarumba, New South Wales

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20km riders All smiles

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Summary Report NSW ERA meeting held 15 January 2021, via teleconference

ATTENDANCE Present: Tony Warren (chairman), Noni Seagrim, Belinda Hopley, John Howe, Kerry Fowler-Smith, Kim Stephens, Kylie Jonkers, Alam Dastani, Faith Robinson, Peter Bice, April Newman, Apologies: Matthew Walker, Ruth Sumpner. In attendance: Helen Rich (Minutes), Jacky Barlow, AERA Public Officer. Alam was advised by the AERA that Peter Bice is now the AERA Public Officer. Alam is not sure why AERA has chosen someone who is no longer on the AERA committee. Legal requirement that the PO needs to be resident in NSW, neither Alam or Noni were asked. Conflicts of Interest. We have an email from the Watagan ride committee, Kerry declared her involvement with that ride committee. Business arising from last meeting (action log review) Action log updated as follows:

Minutes Who What Oct 167 Jax Timeline of tasks ongoing. Ongoing. Sept 122 Noni Speak with webhost (Steve) about domain nswera.com.au and transfer of hosting from Platypus. Ongoing July 137 Bel Find details of MCP course, ongoing Set up Adobe photos for Helen, basic for Jax Update: Jax needs to be able to convert PDF to Word, need Adobe on the secretariat computer.. Helen should get Jax the basic program. Kerry has applied for an extension to end of April for the grant, likely to be approved. Wait until we know the grant is approved. Agreed to buy a screen and key board for Jax.

155 Noni Set up Instagram ( taken over from Jacque) ongoing Nov 279 SMC Succession planning, portfolio descriptions updated ongoing This job needs to be progressed. All SMC members to check position descriptions are correct and update as necessary. Portfolio descriptions can be found under governance on the website. Belinda to send a link to Kylie. Jan 307 Noni Adeline re provide DVD on flash drive ongoing Aug: 162 Kerry Contact Office of Sport re extension for 29K grant ongoing Change CBA signatories ongoing? Held over until the AGM to confirm relevant people. Kim/Kerry/Tony 280 Tony Proposal re hoods for the AGM done as discussion item, Charlie re ride cap concerns. Not done. 303 Jax Awards for AGM, promote teams event on FB and newsletter. DONE Reconciliation of AERA charges. Kim can’t reconcile charges unless she can get access AERAspace. Currently paying invoices as received. Kerry thought Jax Kim/Jax and Kim were working through this so that we didn’t just pay the amounts the AERA ask for. The problem seems to be the way AERA does the accounts. Suggested we should not pay anything we do not understand and cannot verify. John explained how he understands the figures are calculated. 305 John Approval for Brookvale still to be advised. Scales for zone 3. Tayce bought the scales for Zone 1, Belinda to talk with Tayce. Bel Computer for zone 3 not done, pending grant extension Kerry New incorporation for zone 3. Meeting being held in the next few weeks. Kylie/LERC 316 Faith Progress advertising campaign done but on hold pending grant extension 323 Kerry Canowindra RO re concerns not done, email complaint rec’d day of meeting not done, held over to 15 Jan. Noted this ride might be back on again. 327 Bel/Kerry Grant funds for RO forum and other programs ongoing pending grant extension, ride capping info for AGM done. All we need to pay for is morning tea, $6 or $7 pp. If we have money available from the grant we should print copies of the ETS user manual. Kerry will arrange printing Agreement to pay Tom McCormack for making the presentation.

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Secretariat Report & Ride Calendar (Jacky some got it for free so no charge. Jax will do a Barlow), John and Kylie course but wants to hold off for now. MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS Memberships are almost the same as last year, at Play by the Rules training this time. John has done the Play by the Rules training previously, do we have to do refreshers? Faith has 1. Karen Hocking would like to present her also done a course. Belinda and Kerry to be awards for “Standardbreds in Endurance” at the advised if any one does the course. There is no AGM – 1st to 6th place. Is this ok. Need to give timeframe on this. Members should look to see if Karen a time frame, if accepted. there are any new courses, and do some. Kerry Can Karen give a talk on the competition? Ask has to report for the $6,500 grant so we need to Karen encourage participants to attend the AGM. have members do courses and get some training. Working with Children course should be done by 2. Helen Lindsay has a box of National point one or two people on each ride committee, Belinda score results from 1980-1990’s – do we want it? to ask ROs to do this. Noted seven SMC members She can bring it to the AGM and I can bring back to have a Working with Children Check. archive. Agree to get records from Helen and put store with 2020 AGM (20 February 2021) Forum topics our other records. Kerry thinks it may belong to the Kerry contacted Panthers Club and the AGM can AERA. Get the material and then sort out where it go ahead, there are no COVID 19 restrictions belongs. affecting us at this time. Should we have a Plan B? Possibly electronically? Noni to see what options 3. Sending ”Getting started in Endurance” are available. If we hold the AGM better to have it booklets. With the Watagan ride coming up, some streamed. Kylie used Zoom last year and it worked books were handed out. Jax asked if we were in some ways, members were sent a link for voting happy for her to send the booklets out when people which had to be done 24 hours before the meeting. ask for them. Is there was a way of having a discussion and then Agreed this is a good idea. Jax also sends out an voting after the discussion. Noni said there ways of old newsletter. Jax will offer Deb Pevy copies for doing this. Organisers can create a vote on a Ride Fit clinic participants. certain question and there is then a secret vote. There is also the platform QERA used. Noted RIDES FOR APPROVAL – there is nothing set down for this AGM of a highly legalistically nature. Kiwarrak 17-18th July 2021 – CANCELLED. This is due to the bush fires. Agreement to meet in the room at 10:30 am to set up for the AGM. MOVED John Howe, Tony Warren 2021 and 2022 Quilty: update. Ongoing. THAT Jax Barlow be authorised to spend up Uncertainty around the 2021 WA Quilty, border to $300 on a screen and keyboard. closures still happening at short notice. AERA has Carried Unanimous previously agreed that the NSW Quilty will go ahead in 2022 regardless of what happens in WA [8:48] Noni on line. in 2021. Standing Items Volunteer Subcommittee from AGM update: State Championship 2020 update. Kim, Bel, Kylie State Champs 2021 to become a standing item? Belinda put a proposal together and sent it to the An expression of interest has been published. SMC, has information sessions prepared. Trying to There are two potentially interested groups but no get more people to give back to their sport. This formal application. Agreed to rerun the expression matter related to the AGM motion about a volunteer of interest form. incentive sub committee. Progress delayed in part due to COVID 19. Belinda will contact the people Ratification of decisions made between who offered to help last AGM and invite them to a meetings meeting after the AGM to move this forward. This Ride approval. Scenic City, Windeyer, includes Sean Griffin, Fia Hasko-Stewart, Ruth AERA replacement for Noni. Sumpner, Georgie Pankhurst, Annette Bailey and Website. Seeking submissions for an upgrade. Linda Jonkers. TV advertising. Agreed to spend the money. General and New Business 2019 NSW Office of Sport Grant: advertising ETS order update and caretaker campaign update (Bel) first aid courses update. Order is underway, Tony will take delivery of the Waiting on grant extension. Last meeting Faith ETS. No responses to the request for a caretaker. was asked to source a quote for advertising across LERC advised they haven’t received official advice the whole state with the total funds split. Faith has that the system has been ordered and request an developed a good program and quote to cover the invoice for the $10,000 donation so this can be whole State. Reduced campaign to three weeks paid. Kerry to take care of this, before the LERC rather than four. meeting on 28 January. First Aid Courses: April noted a couple of people on the south coast were going to do the course but (Continued on page 46)

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Juniors in the spotlight Emma Cole

Question 1 Question 5 How old were you when you first started endurance and what was your first ride? What’s been your biggest accomplishment so far?

I was about four when I completed my first My biggest accomplishment so far is winning the endurance ride which was 10km Tom Quilty Gold Cup on Windradyne Flame in 2019 at Stirlings Crossing. Question 2 Who was your first horse . Question 6 Do you compete in any other disciplines? My first endurance horse was Windradyne Flame who i still ride to this day Yes, I do barrel racing on my Nan and Mum’s big paint horse, who used to be a show horse. Question 3 What made you get into endurance? Question 7 What’s your favourite thing about endurance? My mum Jolene Cole has been with me every step of the way My favourite thing about endurance is that when you successfully complete a ride you feel very Question 4 pleased with yourself and proud of your horse. Who has been the biggest help in getting you Even if you don’t get through, you learn so much. involved in the sport? You learn from your mistakes

My mum has helped me 100% and she is Question 8 obviously my biggest fan what with training my What’s your goals for the future horses and training me as well. She has supported me every step of the way and opened My biggest goal at the moment is to complete in a my eyes into the sport, showing me what I can World Championship. achieve and this is why I have accomplished so Interview courtesy of April Newman. much.

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Tahnaya Mercieca riding Henley Park Fursan, second junior (7.09) at Windeyer.

Ally Carr-White riding Nuthnbutagoodthing, successful in the 40k ride at Windeyer

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Ride Calendar 2021

April

Tumbarumba Erin Gadsby 0427 030 371 3/4 4 Saturday 5/20/40 Sunday 40/80 [email protected]

Tooraweenah Sonia Bonham 0428 550 909 10/11 2 Saturday 7/20 Sunday 20/40/80 [email protected]

Watagan Mountains Cody Holloway 0437 628 213 17/18 6 Saturday 4/13/20/40 Sunday 10/20/40 [email protected]

Bumbaldry Jo Davis 0433 576 354 24/25 3 Saturday 5/10/20/40 Sunday 20/40/80 [email protected]

May

Bullio Autumn FEI Qualifier Chris Bailey 0437 758 854 1/2 2 Sunday FEI 1* 100 [email protected]

Mudgee “Ray Gooley” Memorial Ride Gail Fisher 0427 537 636 15/16 n/a Saturday 10/20 Sunday 40/80 [email protected]

Wingello Forest Ride Bec Hogan 0412 600 173 22/23 5 Saturday 5/10/20/40 [email protected]

Eldorado Dual Affiliation VIC Louise Mackey 0439 271 189 29/30 VIC Saturday 5/20 Sunday 20/40/80 [email protected]

June

Mountain Lagoon Garry Weis 0409 840 453 5/6 1 Saturday 20/40 Sunday 20/40/80 [email protected]

Roseberg Forest Endurance Ride Jo Davis 0433 576 354 26/27 Saturday 5/10/20/40/7km ride and tie 3 [email protected] Sunday 20/40/80

July

Canowindra Louise Piddington 0400 009 424 10/11 3 Saturday 10/20 Sunday 40/80 [email protected]

Tooraweenah Sonia Bonham 0428 550 909 24/25 2 Saturday 80/160 [email protected]

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Currowan – South Coast Zone Champs Jenny Shepheard 0407 781 089 31/1 5 Saturday 10/20/40 Sunday 20/40/80/100 [email protected]

August

Watagan Mountains Endurance Cody Holloway 0437 628 213 7/8 6 Saturday 10/20/40 Sunday 10/20/40/80 [email protected]

Bullio FEI Qualifer Chris Bailey 0437 758 854 14/15 2 Saturday FEI 1* 100 Sunday FEI 2* 120 [email protected]

Shahzada Sue Todd 6379 7218 / 0429 905 038 23-27 1 120 mini marathon/400 marathon [email protected]

September

Woodstock Endurance Ride Jo Davis 0433 576 354 11-12 3 Saturday 20/40 Sunday 40/80 [email protected]

October

1/2/3 Tom Quilty Collie WA

National Capital Cathy Banwell 0499 882 662 9/10 4 Sunday 13/20/40/80 [email protected]

Johns River Linda Henley 0417 685 244 16/17 6 Saturday 20/40 Sunday 20/40 [email protected]

Matar Stabels Bullio Cup Annette Bailey 0429 326 245 29/30 Saturday 5/10/20/40 100-120 2 [email protected] FEI 100*/120**

November

Falls Creek Talea Hasko/Stewart 0415 990 541 27/28 5 Sunday 40/80 [email protected]

December

IMPORTANT NOTICE Please contact the Ride Calendar Portfolio holder BEFORE sending in a Ride Booking Form. This is to ensure your preferred date is available. WE CANNOT HOLD DATES without receiving a Ride Booking Form.

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Ride Calendar For a list of the current 2021/2022 available weekends for ride bookings, please contact the Ride Calendar portfolio holder, Kylie Jonkers.

NOTICE

Note for your diaries: The NSW Quilty will be

held at Tooraweenah on 8/9/10/11th July 2022

Zone 1—N/W Sydney & Environs; Zone 2—Central West; Zone 3—Riverina; Zone 4—Snowy; Zone 5—South Coast; Zone 6—Mid North Coast News from the West by Amanda Rayner

The Western Australian Endurance Riders Association season for 2021 is underway with 17 rides in total planned for the year. One particular ride will be the standout. The Tom Quilty ride returns to the West and with it the aspirations of many riders to attain maybe their once in a lifetime Quilty buckle. Over the Easter weekend the 240 km marathon ride was held from the Collie Racetrack, the 24th running of the popular event. Over three consecutive days a gritty bunch of 9 riders rode 80 km a day, their days starting at 4am in moonlight with still and very humid conditions which at times were very challenging. It was a wonderful testament of horsemanship that saw 6 complete the course and successfully pass the stringent vet check on Easter Sunday. Three elated first timers were among those who completed the course. I spoke to Hannah Roscoe one of those riders about her endurance journey so far. ‘’I travelled from England in 2000 and spent four months in the Northern Territory as a jillaroo. I classed that as my life time horsey experience. Remaining in Australia, 10 years later, I bought an Arabian gelding, Mariba Shazam (aka Monty). I then joined WAERA and haven’t looked back. Every single person I have spoken to (anyone who knows me, knows that would be quite a lot!) and even those I haven’t, have helped me along the way. Hannah Roscoe riding Mariba Shazam in By 2018 I had become a qualified endurance rider. Helping the last 10 km of her 240 km ride out at the Easter marathon in 2018 and again in 2019. I was Photo credit Down Under Images in awe of several friends who completed the 240 km distance for those two years. I still couldn’t comprehend how someone could ride three days of 80 km in a row.

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(Continued from page 34) event. Come Easter 2021, having been in training with Monty since January, I was ready to give it a go. Along with the Diggers ride W.A. riders have two more chances to qualify for the Quilty with the Monty handled the 4am starts beautifully and with State Championship ride to be held at Highbury in my months of fitness training, which really helped, July and a 160km ride also planned for August at I enjoyed every kilometre. With successful Merredin in the wheat belt. completions on the first two days I was feeling the possibility that we could actually do this. Crossing The final untrialed leg for the Quilty was ridden at the finish line after the final 40 km leg I couldn’t the marathon event with riders commenting it was describe my emotions. With the final vet check, trot a fairly tough technical leg, interspersed with sand out and thumbs up I let out a scream of happiness. and some rocky sections. In preparation for the big That evening at the presentations Monty was event, the Quilty legs have now all been ridden. awarded Best Managed Horse which really put the With the continued sprinkler management over the icing on the cake.” summer months, improving grass coverage, the At the end of April Hannah will saddle up again at vet ring surface provided a good run out over the Collie for the 160 km elevated Diggers ride which weekend, with a completion will qualify her for entry into the Ongoing preparations continue progressively with Tom Quilty ride. the emphasis on entertainment and catering Marathon riders always comment on how discussed at last month’s meeting. rewarding it is in significantly developing horse and New lines of merchandise have been included in rider education at such a ride. What better way the form of soft shell jackets and chambray shirts than to live and ride with your horse for three days. all proving to be a popular sale item at the Easter Riders paired off with horses riding with a similar ride. gait and who they were comfortable with. The only deterrent now is the closure of regional All the riders recovered well giving testament to borders within W.A. so with the lifting of Covid 19 the fact that they maintained good hydration and restrictions we are hoping to welcome Eastern energising foods following each leg. States competitors for the adventure that is the A total of 81 Easter marathon riders contested Quilty. shorter distances of 40km and 20km over the Follow updates on the Quilty 2021 website and three days with an 80km ride held on Friday and Facebook page. Saturday. The State Emergency Service (who will attend the Quilty) manned the checkpoints spaced at roughly Riders attending the first ride for 10 km along the track, greeting riders and horses the WA 2021 ride season held at with refreshments and encouragement. Wilga Ride organisers had spent two weeks marking the Left to right: Lindley Hoskin course and co-ordinating volunteers for the various riding El Cassa Kalahari roles needed in the running of such a mammoth

Phillip Hoskin riding Chance ( both competing in the 40 km event ) And Ian Stanley riding Neening Maya , 2nd heavyweight in the 80 km event. Photo credit Down Under Images

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Windeyer Ride Review came back on Saturday night was a tad bit more serious and even though the start was delayed, a After our sport's partial hibernation due to Covid 19, number of riders decided to withdraw and not risk it's time to get back in the saddle. Many Horses the track which in all honesty, would have been and riders did little or nothing last year and many, if slippery. not most, are on 13 month rules. So, what do we do about this? Simple a weekend of training rides. Saturday evening was the great trivia contest that Now many people have more than one horse and was hotly contested by a number of teams. All were would like some real opportunity to get pony or pretty rubbish at it but everyone had a fantastic ponies plural going. time. The Windeyer crew came up with a novel idea.7 Our evergreen Zone delegate and Chief Steward, separate events over 3 days. John Howe, celebrated his Birthday on Friday and was given a cake on Saturday night. John was For the true Endurance Tragic a 3 day mini stoked as he loves lemon cheesecake. marathon and, for the less hardy, 20 or 40 km trainers. You could choose from 20 or 40 each day. The annual Zone Two Points score winners were Compete 3 days running or whatever tickled your announced on Saturday night: - First Heavyweight fancy e.g. 40km's on Friday, go to the pub across was Brad Jones, Open was won by Kate Pilley, the street on Saturday, no need for a designated Linda Logan took out Lightweight and the Junior driver, then 20 or 40kms Sunday to clear the winner was Kaitlyn Mercieca .Each received a cobwebs. trophy and a rug. Zone two was determined that regardless of Covid19; we would still observe Result was 116 entries over the three days. conventions and have our prize giving. Only 7 true tragics took up the challenge of the Mini Finally, Windeyer would like to thank our Vets marathon with Alex Bice and Robyn Gossip being especially Steve Roberts who hopped in at the last successful. Congratulations to both riders and moment to be our Head on Friday. It was also thanks to those who took up the challenge of great to see Sarah Pollard-Williams back in the Vet Windeyer's mini marathon. ring after an absence of some years. Emily In true Windeyer fashion it pelted rain on the Streckfess was head vet on the weekend and she Thursday night which gave lots of groundwater for was very ably assisted by Tony Parker, another the ponies to drink evergreen Vet who on track and of Windeyer Workers - Robin Gossip, Haydn Fisher, Neil was warmly course softened the Clarkson (CS), John Howe, Tony Parker and Emily welcomed on the track. The rain that Strekfuss (Head vet). Animal Focus weekend. The Chief

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Faith Robinson and Espirit Serena, take a break in the 40k at Windeyer. Sophia Moppett riding Box Hill Shiraz with Lara Duff on Box Hill Pegasus, successful in the 40k, enjoy a splash in the water-crossing at Windeyer on Sunday. Photos: Animal Focus

Stewards were the veteran pair of Neil Clarkson and John Howe. Both these august Gentlemen were incredibly pleased with how well the weekend went. Windeyer would like to thank their sponsors Troy Rimmer and the local caravan park which very generously put up the Vets and officials at a much reduced rate. From an official point of view the officials would like to thank the Pub’s cooks who kept the kitchen open to feed hungry Vets, Computer operators and Chief Stewards. The riders would like to thank Windeyer committee especially the Pilley and Jones families for their incredible hard work because at the end of the day, we would not have a sport without our volunteers. Count Rupert Mountjoy. Roving Reporter

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Stefanei Tscheppe riding Sbara Yogi with Chris Morley riding Ricky Creek Freckles in the Mini Marathon at Windeyer. Peter Bonham riding Box Hill Tilly Kay with Blake Duff riding Box Hill Ralph, both successful in the 40k. Photos: Animal Focus

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Windeyer/Central Ranges results.

Ride Name: Central Ranges Progressive Report Distance: 120.0km Start Date: 12 March 2021 Ride Type: Mini Marathon Head Vet: Steven Roberts, Emily Streckfuss Chief Steward: Neil Clarkson

Alexander Bice Silverbow Taliah 3 9:47:00 32, 40, 49, 40 (Avg:43) Robin Gossip Raymar Amira 3 10:23:00 30, 50, 46, 40 (Avg:45) Stefanie Tscheppe Sbara Yogi 2 W/D after Vet L2 39, 48, 48 (Avg:48) Chris Morley Rocky Creek Freckles 2 W/D after Vet L2 30, 42, 48 (Avg:45) Linda Logan Willow Valley Dartanyan 2 W/D after Vet L2 31, 40, 49 (Avg:44) Sue Todd Shakari Bear 1 Lame L1 40, 46 (Avg:46) Peter Bice Anijoa Anna 1 Lame L1 40, 50 (Avg:50)

Distance: 40.0km—Start Date: 12 March 2021 Isabella Circosta Tamlyn PL Amira Shari Jason Duff Imparja Mokka Makayla Circosta Arabec Athena Bella Duff Imparja Kartanya Leslee Keenan Lucanna Park Diamond Mette Sutton Tuldar Tully Girl Jolene Cole Windradyne Flame Lance Keenan Odyssey Golden Emma Cole The Lance of Crescent Phoenix Moon Peter Bonham Box Hill Tilly Kay Con Bouzianis Conderosa gemini Blake Duff Box Hill Ralph Tom Bouzianis Conderosa Perseus Sam Duff Box Hill Stormy Dody Sinfield Shimmering Silver Sonia Bonham Box Hill Sapphire Kate Pilley Aloha Zulm Distance: 40.0km—Start Date: 14 March 2021 Troy Rimmer Henley Farm Rakkad Troy Rimmer Henley Farm Rakkad Karlee Rose Norfolk Park Storm Kaliana Sloane Blake's Heaven Carousel Allix Jones Shellal Kiwi Lukas Dunne Holly Allyson White Nuthnbutagoodthing Matthew Dunne Kasadar Maxwell Marita Rifai Wee Warra Yasmina Distance: 40.0km—Start Date: 13 March 2021 Karlee Rose Norfolk Park Storm Alissa Myers Grattai Station Traveller Indigo Noonan Larntainey Gold 'N' Emily Hill Twinkle Treasure Julia Hill Bridle Track Wilson Distance: 20.0km—Start Date: 12 March 2021 Kaliana Sloane Blake's Heaven Carousel Brad Jones Shellal Jive Kimberley Hill Coolinda Park Snoozze Edward Jones Shellal Ellie Brett Willis Swayze Geraldine Stuart Kolahai Jailahn Nicola Dwyer Shamazan Desert Duncan Satchell Red Foo Breeze Shan Symons Judstan Stareyn Emma Cole Adonnah Spa Karin Santoso Nasnirak Wasaabii Jolene Cole Baribo William Edwards Splash Sophia Moppett Box Hill Shiraz Ruby Edwards Oso Desperado Lara Duff Box Hill Pegasus Harry Edwards Ironbark Park Skeeter Amanda Myers Stoodleigh Sun Rise Allison Knihinicki Newbery Magnettic Isabella Worner Lucanna Park Mystic Fire Distance: 20.0km—Start Date: 13 March 2021 Garry Weis JRK Cobra Dagmar Sweetland Jess Tom Bouzianis Conderosa Perseus Jack Holman Stella Con Bouzianis Conderosa gemini Allix Jones Milandi Smokey Geraldine Stuart Espirit Jet Edward Jones Shellal Ellie Kate Pilley Aloha Zulm Gloria Mills Evicta Troy Rimmer Henley Farm Rakkad Karen Rhodes Stratfield Ghayth Jason Duff Imparja Mokka Distance: 20.0km -Start Date: 14 March 2021 Kelsea Thurgood Kintamani Silver Fox William Edwards Splash Sarah Pollard-Williams Jive Harry Edwards Ironbark Park Skeeter Shan Symons Judstan Stareyn Ruby Edwards Oso Desperado Karin Santoso Nasnirak Wasaabii Lara Duff Box Hill Pegasus Heather Parry Dallas Arabians Orlando Sonia Bonham Box Hill Sapphire Franziska Keller Mishael Olive Moppett Box Hill Shiraz Bella Duff Imparja Kartanya Peter Bonham Box Hill Tilly Kay Annie Laing Bullio Natanya Sam Duff Box Hill Stormy Mark Glanville Kurrajong Revolution James Sheahan Razorback Fitamachina

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Robin Gossip all loved-up with Raymar Amira, 2nd fastest time in the Mini Marathon at Windeyer, 10hrs 23mins. Alexander Bice and Silverbow Tahlia, fastest time in the Mini Marathon at Windeyer, 9hrs 47mins. Brett Willis' Swayze cuddles up for a coffee! Photos: Animal Focus

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Alissa Myers riding Grattai Station Traveller with Amanda Myers on Stoodleigh Sun Rise, successful in the 40k at Windeyer. Leslee Keenan riding Lucanna Park Diamond Girl with Lance Keenan riding Odyssey Golden Phoenix, successful in the 40k. Photos: Animal Focus

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Standardbreds in Endurance Hawke’s First Introductory Ride – Tooraweenah 2021

lead rope and Trent and I started setting up the yard The lead up to Hawke’s first ride was not ideal – I for Hawke. had a lot going on personally, the weather was unpredictable, Hawke strained a hamstring the I put Hawke in his yard with some molasses water week before (sinking in some deep mud) and then (I’d also taken water from home) as he is a fussy went through a fence with his buddy three days drinker. Once he was settled, off to the office to sign before the planned ride. The Monday before, a lady in and pick up a bib – number 419 this time. Said I met through the local ATHRA club came over to hello to a few people and then off to find Dianne ride with me – Hawke was not a happy camper and Luker and Kim Wilde (Specialized Saddles) to we had to cut the ride short – things were not organise having my saddle fit checked. Hawke had looking good. changed shape a Then the fence little and I wasn’t incident on the confident I had it Wednesday, adjusted correctly. thankfully no Fitting organised major damage, and off to pick up just a few Hawke and the scratches. I rode saddle. I led him him Thursday through the paddock and he was back past the camps and to his usual other horses and he happy self – was super calm – fingers crossed couldn’t believe it we would get a was his first ride. start! I decided to The wind had picked start with the 7km up and as someone introductory ride was putting up a – it meant I could gazebo, the tarp day trip and it gave a huge crack – would be nice I felt Hawke turn into and easy for both a kite behind me. I of us to test the just kept walking waters. and as soon as he felt the lead rope go Saturday morning tight he just followed dawned fresh and behind me. We had sunny – down to been doing some the horses at work with tarps at 6:30am to feed home as it is the them and get one thing I have some final things found him most ready. We were afraid of. Saddle fit planning on adjusted a bit – then leaving by 9am – back to camp. my son Trent and his partner Gabrielle were coming along with me to By this time my friend Briony and her daughter give me moral support and a hand. Haydon was a Emma had turned up – they were riding the 7km bit of a handful to take away and as I hadn’t taken with me. Once they checked in and got their bibs, Hawke off the property yet, the extra hands were a the three of us headed off to vetting. Although I had bit of a security blanket for me. been practising vetting at home with Hawke, this would be the first real test. And he was a gem – HR We loaded up and hooked the float to the ute – last 38 and respiration 9. Off to the vet – checked out thing – get Hawke on the float. And he walked okay and then time for trot out. I did warn the vet he straight on calmly, no fuss. Divider closed, tail gate was a pacer only off the track 6 months and up and we were ready to go. Camera on and Hawke sometimes he paces, sometimes he trots and was standing calmly. He almost looked like he was sometimes he does a combination of both – the vet snoozing part of the way! First time I had taken him wasn’t worried. Gabrielle had to run Hawke out as off the property since I got him. my Achilles tendinitis has reared its ugly head again and I have a job to walk, let alone try and keep up We arrived at Tooraweenah and found a spot to set with Hawke. Gabrielle did a great job and Hawke did up for the day. Hawke got off the float as calmly as a good trot out – we were set to go. he got on, had a little look around and head straight down to eat the grass – no fuss. I gave Gabrielle the We took the horses back to camp, let them have

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(Continued from page 42) by this stage so talk was a little more difficult as the something to eat and drink and had lunch wind was blowing our talk away making it hard to ourselves. About 1:30pm we started saddling up hear. ready for our 2pm start. Hawke was a little confused by me getting on in a strange place (this is The track looped back to the first part of the road, something we will need to work on) – Gabrielle and where we started. Hawke knew we were heading Trent reassured him and in no time I was on. Time home and picked up the pace – he can walk pretty to walk over to the showground for muster. We got fast when he wants too! By this time the track was our directions – follow the number one arrows and busy with people exercising their horses for the next then the red arrows when it turns off the track at a day. A trio of riders came trotting towards us, sour dam – luckily Briony knew the area so she was in faced and on a mission – no talking and no slowing charge of guiding us. We were given half an hour down. Emma’s horse shied at them and Hawke minimum ride time but let the Chief Steward know followed suit. I’m not sure if Hawke shied because we were only walking so would likely be an hour the lead horse did or if he was shying at the horses and a half (turns out I was spot on with the guess of trotting towards him in a reasonably narrow space. time). And then it was time to head out the gate and Once the horses passed us our horses settled again down the road….. – smile for Jo Arblaster of Animal Focus (I always look forward to purchasing memories from Jo). I The wind had started to pick up by this time but the know there are a lot of 80km+ riders that don’t sky was clear and we were enjoying the sunshine agree with the shorter introductory rides but what I and company. The first part of the track was fairly would ask you to remember is these rides are busy with people exercising their horses – I don’t usually people’s first experience with endurance think Hawke had ever seen a horse coming towards rides and the experience people have on these him before. He was a little unsure but kept it rides will determine if they want to come back and together. We came across a paddock full of round work towards longer distances. This was Emma’s bales of hay and all three horses thought it was first ride – and although Briony and I would have aliens coming to get them!!! Shelley Jones and her liked to have done the 20km, injuries (human) riding buddy came along at this time – we had a meant 7km was a good distance for us. little chat and as their horses were excited to keep going, I told them to go around us as we were only Hawke led the way back (it amazes me their sense walking. This would be a test for Hawke as an ex of direction) – into the showground and with time racehorse (pacer) – and he couldn’t have cared less slips collected, I managed to get off without falling when they trotted off. I do think it helped that he had on my butt but I was limping pretty well as was two horses with him. Hawke kept his eyes on the Briony – anyone would have thought we just did round bales as we continued down the road – I 80km instead of 7km! At least we could laugh at could tell he was a little anxious but at no time did I ourselves. Gabrielle met me and we walked the feel unsafe. horses back for strapping. Straight into the yard, tack off and sweat washed off. HR 40 so not We continued following the road until the dam and worried. Hawke ate, had a drink and a wee – super arrow and turned off for the next part of the track. relaxed. Off to vetting – HR 38, all As and 1s – with Riding through the paddocks and enjoying the a great trot out thanks to Gabrielle running him out beautiful scenery – chatting away and enjoying the for me. Our first ride completed – so proud of us. ride. Hawke was only off the track in October 2020 After all the challenges and set-backs we did it. and went to a re-trainer in Sydney before coming to Hawke is turning out to be a real gem. me in January. Although he had been ridden in the scrub at home, before the ride, I hadn’t had the We packed up and got ready to head home – went opportunity to expose him to as much as I would to start the ute before I put Hawke on the float and have liked. He had so many firsts – horses coming flat battery. The one time I don’t pack the battery towards him, open spaces, sheep, cattle yards, pack. Thankfully Kim Wilde to the rescue!!! We said silos, old machinery and flapping tin just to name a our goodbyes, loaded Hawke and drove home. few. And he took it all in his stride. Hawke travelled brilliantly again. It was dark by the time we got home. My awesome husband Terry had Our next big challenge was a steep creek bed and fed the other horses got Hawke’s dinner ready for flowing creek. I don’t think Hawke has seen a him and cooked us a roast dinner! It was a big day running creek before. He certainly hadn’t been but a great day. I’m so grateful for family and friends ridden through one. Briony went first and then that help me make my dreams come true. Emma – it was our turn. Hawke coped with the descent really well but was super unsure about the It was fitting I think that the 7km ride at creek itself. He sniffed it (I missed an opportunity to Tooraweenah was Hawke’s first ride as it was see if he would drink as I was too worried about Haydon’s last ride – almost like passing the baton. I getting across) and just kept stepping back and look forward to our next ride but that will likely be a forth. After a little while, Briony rode back down the few months down the track – I’ve got surgery on a hill and to my side of the creek. With her horse next finger first and I won’t have use of my hand for up to to Hawke and me encouraging, he crossed the 6 weeks. Going to work towards a 20km ride for our creek without incident. Lots of praise for him!! next one.

We continued on the well-marked track and past all Karen Hocking – Dragon Hill Standardbreds sorts of new things for Hawke. It was pretty windy NSWERA Member 107726

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Autumn at Pinkett Unfortunately there is no ride review of the Pinkett ride but here are some photos courtesy of Jo Bailey. Ride results are as follows:

Ride Name: Autumn at Pinkett Progressive Report Distance: 80.0km Start Date: 14/03/2021 Ride Type: Endurance Head Vet: Louisa Poutsma Chief Steward: Marylou Locke

Heavyweight 1 Jane Davidson Summervale Raj 2 7:26:48 41, 43, 56 (Avg:49) 2 Allan Caslick A'Landell Choir 2 8:09:15 29, 44, 60 (Avg:52) 3 Middleweight 1 Sharon Foster Briallyn Alimah 2 5:33:42 34, 42, 52 (Avg:47) 2 Fiona Fenech Sweet Honesty Molleeh 2 6:09:53 32, 46, 47 (Avg:46) 3 Pamela Karner Fortaleza Mystical Silver 2 6:24:44 40, 45, 58 (Avg:51) 4 Bianca Richards Brookleigh Al Jolson 2 6:26:01 34, 42, 53 (Avg:47) 5 Ross Pead Nyora Keanu 2 7:13:29 36, 42, 49 (Avg:45) 6 Helen Moore Summer Park Douglas Explorer 2 7:23:56 36, 41, 50 (Avg:45) 7 Rosemary Hull Jayhal Wizard 2 7:27:23 36, 40, 44 (Avg:42) 8 Judith Burton Woodbourne Jim Brown 2 8:28:02 37, 42, 44 (Avg:43)

Lightweight 1 Emma Dimech Yarramine Regal 2 6:09:57 37, 49, 59 (Avg:54) 2 Clare Fleming Amarin Brindi 2 6:24:26 34, 46, 57 (Avg:51) 3 Suzanne Berryman Arab Crest Armani 2 7:23:46 30, 42, 45 (Avg:43) 4 Aimee Jeffrey Die Kinder Kosmonaut 2 7:26:56 39, 36, 43 (Avg:39) 5 Amanda Powell Jezabelle Jesse James 2 7:34:07 46, 45, 52 (Avg:48) 6 Adrian Brickley Cameo Crimzon Moon 2 7:43:05 38, 42, 46 (Avg:44) 6 Alana Simpson Meea 2 7:43:05 33, 40, 48 (Avg:44) 8 Tracey Hutchinson Harmere Mitarni 2 8:27:51 36, 45, 45 (Avg:45) Victorie Alran Flemingo Tardis 2 Heart Rate L2 38, 44, 66 (Avg:55)

Junior 1 Mikaylah Newberry Aloha Desert Thor 2 6:24:56 33, 42, 52 (Avg:47) 1 Modena Schofield Sharabel Kalarney 2 6:24:56 37, 41, 48 (Avg:44) 3 Jorgi Jeffrey Kaj Emeline 2 7:26:52 44, 51, 60 (Avg:55)

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Ride Name: Autumn at Pinkett Progressive Report Distance: 44.0km Start Date: 13/03/2021 Ride Type: Intermediate Head Vet: Louisa Poutsma Chief Steward: Marylou Locke Distance: 20.0km Emma Dimech Aqaba Bronson Start Date: 13/03/2021 Narelle Childs Elfar Kaspa Duncan Woodhead San Ella Navit Elizabeth Nankervis Norfolk Park Nasr Victorie Alran Flemingo Bomsaway Allyson Taylor Norfolk Park Nara Pamela Karner Flemingo Adios Ron Haigh Huckleberry KEI Modena Schofield Flemingo Queen Ruth Van der Wegen Attallah Soulita Tracey Hutchinson Woodbourne Ginger Mathew Broad Arabec Aerosmith Amanda Powell Zenith Park Qadir Elise Fittler Pearl Fiona Fenech Clonmarra Park Desert Karen Holloway Bailey Sundancer Emma Wall Reggie Ian Mains Lady Saphira Daniel Wall Rango Lynelle Greenwood Picnic Park Silver Knight Nash Wall Charlie Kate Appleby Churinga River of Mylie Wall Fabio Dreams Christina Price Ejen Park Impact

Distance: 44.0km Start Date: 14/03/2021

Duncan Woodhead San Ella Navit Narelle Childs Elfar Kaspa Allyson Taylor Norfolk Park Nasr Ron Haigh Huckleberry KEI Daniel Wall Rango

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What role can zones play in the SMC local councils. discussions/ decision making? This question came from Zone 5 South Coast. Plan to deal with: WWCC requirements, There hasn’t been a meeting since the original Retention of volunteers, OOS organisational suggestion and the Zone 5 AGM is 5 February. health, YouTube and website updates, position April will report to the next SMC meeting. Consider descriptions. a subcommittee of zone delegates? Noted Belinda to provide information on this for the next historically there were zones before the NSW SMC, meeting. Noni has reshuffled the website. New eg Snowy Zone existed before NSW was website manager has been asked to consider incorporated. General discussion ensued. online membership renewals, novice horse logbook Burraga 2019 prizes applications, and newsletter subscription. Noni will Repeat requests to Jacque Wright to provide give a detailed report when details become missing awards have gone answered. Jacque is available. not at this meeting, the issue is unresolved and members are still waiting for their awards. Agreed Committee Reports the SMC will try to resolve this issue if the Burraga Kim Stephens: Treasurer club books another ride. There were new riders at Please find attached the Treasurers Report for Dec this event who did not get a buckle for their first 80k 2020. In finalising the year 2020, it was luck that ride, which has potential to discourage newcomers. we received over $60,000 in grants. We also have Financial assistance for new rides to consider that in 2020 we only paid 2 months of This relates to rides, eg support for a vet or some Secretariat fees which saved us approx. $23,000 other form of assistance. John previously The yearly Income and Expenditure as at 21/12/20: suggested we should have some sort of a start-up Income money for new rides. Email from the Watagan CBA Balance C/F 28,719.47 Mountains club read. Kerry declared a conflict of Secretariat C/F 1,148.14 interest but has had nothing to do with this email. Income for 2020 176,284.42 Watagan club is requesting financial assistance to TOTAL 206,152.03 run their rides: New club (start up costs eg Expenditure incorporation set out in detail, supplying figures) CBA 101,277.59 and event, growing area, working hard to progress Secretariat 4,149.16 the sport, wanting to run ongoing rides. It would be Bendigo 49,745.74 appreciated if there was some start-up money. TOTAL 155,172.40 Asking the SMC for a quota of track marking Balance 50,979.54 arrows as well. Noted there are other clubs/rides in Less Tied Grant Balance 17,237.04 the same situation that should also be considered. CASH ON HAND as at 31/12/20 $ 33,742.50 This request could be considered in relation to On a 3 year average it is projected for the year John’s prior suggestion for some sort of a financial 2021: contribution from NSW SMC. John resend his Income 129,326.63 treasurer’s report with those recommendations to Expenditure 137,237.66 the SMC for consideration. What the Watagan club Deficit of (7,911.02) is requesting is basically what John suggested, and Add Cash on Hand 33,742.50 is both a new club and a new ride. Agreed to $25,831.48 advise the Watagan club that we are considering their proposal and will get back to them. In Kerry Fowler-Smith: Secretary, Public Officer, principal, the SMC agreed to contribute something. AERA, IDP, Grants Noni declared a conflict of interest. Email and If we support the Watagan club we should give the photographs received from a number of people same to the Mogendoura club and possibly others. concerning the behaviour of a member at the 2020 Tony feels it must be a new ride or an old ride State ride. They feel the member was in breach of being invigorated. Not to consider giving money to clause 26.2 and 26.3. The complaint concerns the a club that may have received money from another strapping gear and where it was set up at the State club or has a lot of sponsorship etc. Ride. Noni advised that the RO instructed that buckets and strapping gear were not to be placed Watagan and Mogendoura would really like to under the trees because shade was at a premium. receive a set of course markers. There are a Riders were advised that strapping under the trees number of new rides coming up; we need to was OK but not to take up all the space with gear. consider all of the potential groups that fall into this Other people were also asked to move by people category. The Zone delegates could advise ROs in other than the person being complained about. their area. Allocations would be made on a case Belinda was at the ride and reported that the trot by case basis. EA were giving out grants for bush out area had lovely shade and no one strapped fire affected facilities. Rides could look at applying under the trees on the runout side. Trees further for a grant if applicable. Clubs need to do their away were being used for strapping. Belinda felt homework as there is money available but they just there was enough shade there to be utilised. need to look for it. Could someone do a talk at the Another SMC member reported their understanding Forum after the AGM and suggest to people that being that gear could not be put under the trees but they have a look to see what grants are available. horses could be taken under the trees for Possibility of getting money for arrows from the

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strapping. Shady area was designed to be a At time of writing we have a full house! Kylie communal area and not somewhere people could presented on Floating and Horse Containment, put all their buckets. Kerry to respond as agreed. Faith on Entering a Ride and Volunteering and myself on Membership and Horse Eligibility. Noted that we need to make a Facebook post to advise that Active Kids vouchers can be used for ROC Forum for the AGM - Tom will speak very memberships. briefly on how riders and strappers can get the most out of the ETS and what not to do. Then we An email has been received suggesting that John go into using AERAspace, morning tea at about 11, Howe be asked if he would like to be reinstated as and then followed by using the ETS and a Chief Steward. John said yes he would if people AERAspace. I would like to offer Tom $150 towards feel he can make a contribution. Agreed to his costs. We need to decide on Morning Tea for reinstate John. approx.6 - 8 people. Peter Bice: AERA, Ride Standards/Feedback, Other: Governance: No report I think we should have a bit of an idea of what we Matthew Walker: Horse Welfare, Early Warning want from the Volunteer and capping docs. System, Vet Liaison, Biosecurity: No report First information session was well received. Kylie, Belinda Hopley: Chief Stewards and TPRs, Faith and Belinda were presenters. Full house. Grants, Zone 5 Delegate, Allocation of 1 ½ hours. Next 3rd February and th Ride Reports: then 10 February. NSWERA State Championships, 27 – 28/11/20. There are three chief stewards who are not 5km and 20km Friday and 160k, and 85km members of NSW ERA who have officiated at Saturday. rides. Neil, Haydn and Lou Counsell. Belinda said these memberships were changed from being a full A mountain based ride with some challenging hills, member down to $20. John suggested if a CS long undulating sections and some relatively flatter does not ride, they should pay their membership going, ranging from soft paddock tracks to harder fees and the Association would reimburse their formed gravel roads in the forest. Riders rode to membership fees. Morning tea –Belinda to the conditions of terrain and temperature, and there organise. were no complaints regarding the surface. High temperature were predicted the week before, Faith Robinson: Zone 1 Delegate and the CS approached the ride committee to bring Just before Christmas National Parks brought in the 160k start forward to 9pm but couldn’t due to the draft plan of management for Wollemi National checkpoint personnel availability, and leg 3 not Park. They have reduced the trails we can ride on. marked for night riding. Head vet and CS stressed Not allowed on Wards Tracks except for events. the need to monitor fluid intake for horse and rider. Submissions have to be in by 14 February. Faith to There were no hydration issues raised. Saturday send the proposal around. Meeting at Charlie’s on afternoon/evening saw a storm that brought some Sunday morning. NPWS have an unusual relief from the heat. proposal, private roads included as riding tracks, other tracks that cannot be accessed unless going There were no major incidents during the ride. One through private property etc. Faith said this rider was separated from her horse warming up in meeting is not an endurance meeting. It is a the marshalling area pre-ride. She was uninjured, meeting of interested horse riders and general remounted and rode on without further incident. stakeholders. Garry has asked Fiona to put in a Last rider home was lost on the last leg – Tom (CS) submission on behalf of Zone One. Fiona to be and Belinda (assist CS) drove out on course to do asked to also put in a submission on behalf of the a welfare check – we could not locate him and a NSW ERA. Faith asked that Tony spoke to Fiona second vehicle joined the search. Mobile coverage on this matter. It seems that Fiona may be happy was nonexistent on course, and when we returned with the proposal but it’s the social riders and to base at 1.30pm Ian and horse had returned to people who train in the Hawkesbury who are base safe and uninjured. impacted by these changes. Not the endurance 3 horses had treatment – 1 tripped and fell and cut rides as they are still allowed to use the tracks at knees, another got a splinter in the n/s coronet rides. band, and the last put his hoof in a hole and fell and was floated back to base. John Howe: Zone 2 Delegate, Newsletter Newsletter. The current Newsletter is in the post Matar Stables, Bullio Cup is still outstanding and and will land in letter boxes soon. Please note that has a logbook still. the cut off for the next Newsletter is 10th February, CS/TPR: that is anything apart from AGM material. Due to the AGM being in late February, there is only a Congratulations to Talea Hasko-Stewart – she is window of 8 days between the AGM and the now an accredited TPR!! printing deadline. As you will realise, AGM material Will start working on the online TPR sessions - will take a large amount of space in the next practical part to be done at Tumbarumba. Newsletter, so it is imperative that all other copy be with the Editor by the close off date. Information Sessions:

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Ride Calendar: - Currently the Calendar is filling rides. They do not feel they would get 200 let quite well. Provided that Covid 19 Virus doesn’t alone more but need to be prepared. Any decision rear its ugly head, we should have a fantastic year. that may be made at the Mogendoura might need There are no rides to approve this meeting. to cancel some of their rides. There was a reply from Duncan. Agreed to advise Duncan that the This morning I spoke to Peter Bonham at SMC await s directions form the AGM, and Tooraweenah. TQ22 is on track, given the W.A assumes the Mogendoura ride committee would Premier’s proclivity to slam his borders shut, W.A abide by the decision from the AGM. may be in for an uncertain ride in regard to TQ21.Tooraweenah is still looking at putting on a General business Quilty qualifier 160km ride. Windeyer is looking at The Scenic City RO has advertised on FB that they the 2021 State championships and will have an are running a ride n tie. Contains advice that answer for us shortly. people paying day memberships for the ride n tie Zone Two: - Windeyer is ready to host a three day on one day and who enter the social the next day, trainer, early in March. Riders will have the choice are covered for day membership for both. This is of mix and match in regard to what they would like not correct. These are two separate events so day to do. Tooraweenah is ready to host their usual April ride. Autumn at Pinkett More photos from the Pinkett ride courtesy of Jo April Newman: Zone 5 delegate. Promotions Bailey. April asked if Duncan had received a reply to his request to cap his ride numbers. Tony says ride organisers cannot cap rides under any circumstances. Kerry has an email from Duncan which is addressed to John and the SMC which she tabled and read. Briefly discusses their reasons for capping the numbers. Ride base will only safely hold 200 which would be over all the

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Valinor Park Arabians

“Beauty that endures “ Helen Rutland of Valinor Park has been breeding exceptional horses for endurance, show and performance for over 40 years and definitely lives up to her motto “beauty that endures”. Question 1 What year was the Stud first established?

The stud was established in 1979.

Question 2 What made you go into breeding your own horses?

Having commenced competing in endurance in the 70's with a Thoroughbred, it soon became apparent that Arabians were more suited to endurance. The first purchase was an Anglo mare, that unfortunately didn't prove suitable for endurance so was sent to stud, and the stallion chosen came to Valinor Park.

Question 3 What was your foundation breeding stock / bloodlines? Foundation stallion, Oasis Desert Song +S

working out for Fittest Horse, Quilty 1982. The stallion Oasis Desert Song was the foundation stallion, and when he was chosen it was more good luck than anything else. Mare lines were chosen to compliment his bloodlines, and all had successful performance lines in their pedigrees, even though their sire lines were Ralvon Pilgrim, the mares lines all went back to successful Quilty horses.

Question 4

What was your aim when starting Valinor Park? To breed Arabians that could not only compete at the highest levels of endurance, but who could also be successful in the show arena, halter, dressage and performance, hence the motto, 'Beauty that Endures'

Question 5 What has been some of your biggest achievements as a breeder?

Over the years there have been many achievements - from watching my children gain Shahzada buckles on homebred horses, to the wins overseas and locally, on Valinor Park bred horses, to also seeing the joy that owners gain when they successfully complete a ride. Then there is also the success of knowing that an East Coast Champion Halter horse can also be successful in endurance.

Question 6 Helen and Balfron Marbella, Quilty Lwt winner 1982 and What do you look for in a potential stallion / 1983.. mare to breed endurance horses?

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First and foremost any horse which is to be a breeding horse must possess Arabian characteristics consistent with the breed standard. This is essential because those characteristics are what has made the Arabian so successful in the desert. As well as that, it is essential that horses have the right confirmation, have good clean legs and move properly. Temperament and courage are integral, and any breeding horse must have good heart rates.

Question 7 Being involved in endurance since the 80s, what’s been the biggest change you have seen over the years in the sport?

Without question the quality of the horses competing has improved to a huge extent. When Oasis Desert Song started in the early 80's there were very few purebreds competing, and horses were generally of mixed quality in the late 70's and early 80's. Purebreds were expensive, and Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds were common, but as the sport developed, so breeding programmes developed and the quality now of the Australian endurance athlete is one of the best in the world. Today, you will often see better Arabians at a Quilty than you may find competing at the highest levels of the halter ring. Question 8 What advice would you give to anyone looking to breed their own endurance horses? Top right: Valinor Park Justice, 1st Junior Shazhada 1992. Be honest in your choice of the stallion and the Below: Valinor Park Moonshadow Winner NSW mare. Look at the qualities you want to keep and State Championships. the ones you want to improve. Just don't go for the Bottom right: Santa Rosa CEI 2 July 2016 7th 'latest' fashion, but investigate the pedigree for place. confirmed performance of registered horses - not hearsay. Be realistic in your choice of a stallion and always seek to improve on what you already have. Look at a 'pictorial' pedigree to see what will be carried down through the generations.

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8th place 120km CEN France 2nd April 2016.

Valinor Park Madras Shahzada 2019. Animal Focus photo.

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These are the current TPR’s who have TPR’d from 1/1/17 to 1/6/19. Please remember to retain currency you are required to TPR at one ride per year. A lapsed TPR can be reaccredited by a Chief Steward who will ascertain that the TPR is up to date with AERA rules and is able to take the heart rate and respiration correctly. If the CS is satisfied that the TPR is up to date, the CS will make a note of the TPR’s name in the CS report and mark it passed. Please ensure your name is on the CS Ride Report. When you have accumulated 20 full days of TPRing you are issued with your own vest, stethoscope and thermometer.

Please contact Belinda for TPR’s in your area to assist at your ride.

Any queries contact Belinda Hopley. P – Prov TPR

Arblaster Jo Holdsworth Sonia Norton Gertraud Blessing Anthony Holdsworth Peter Owen Rick Blunt Justine Hopley Belinda CS Pankhurst Georgina Bonham Peter CS Howden Robert Pearce Barbara Broadbent Steve Howe John CS Pearce Gillian Carter Bruce Jones Wendy Powell Rhys Casey Karen P Jones Allix Reid Claudia Coleman Phil CS Jonkers Linda Reinhold Bindi Circosta Karla P Kelly Peter CS Rich Helen Crane Jennie Knight Lindsay Robinson Eric Dastani Alam P Layton Carol Ryan Roz Dickinson Patricia Locke Bob CS Sandford Ken Dunmill Mark Locke Marylou CS Seagrim Neil Faccini Vetea P Manderson Sooz Smith Gordon Fisher Haydn CS Martin Louise Spackman Tammie Fleming Claire Matters Malcolm Stevens Kim Fletcher Julie Merceica Paul Sumpner Shirley P Gardiner Johanne McLaughlin Duncan Taylor Michael Gauci Charlie Mills Gloria Thomas Garry Giddings Barb Milne Christine Todd Sue Gossip Robyn Milne John Turnbull Christine Grelk Peter Monahan Bronwyn Turnbull Ralph Heggarty Wayne Moore Greg Wade Martin Hickey Wayne Nelson Janette Walker Tina Hill Anne Newman April P Woods Sophie

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Notice Dogs must be restrained at all times. Due to dogs being found running loose in increasing numbers at endurance events, it has been resolved that riders are to be disqualified, if their own dog or a dog belonging to their camp is found not to be restrained at all times during the full duration of an endurance event, i.e. from the opening of the ride base to participants until its closure. All chief stewards have been instructed to take action, enforce this rule and report offenders. A ‘no dogs’ policy may be introduced, if offences against this rule continue to occur. NSW ERA Management Committee

Provisional Accredited Vet List, (Accreditation in Progress) Lauren Fletcher Clarencetown 0447 690 788 Amy Lovett Picton 0403 664 673 Sarah Hartley Singleton 0414 727 212 NOT ACCREDITED but willing to help Rachel Bailey Sth Berry 4447 8172 Claire Dennis Wagga Wagga 0427 003 031 Elizabeth Gale Taree 6552 2633 Tamaryn Grimmer Barraba 0418 269 769 Alix Haig Dubbo 0428 142 602 Michael Healy 0424 579 245 Lisa Ryan Sydney 0400 104 051 Lara Viney Kundabung 0402 187 040 Nikki Hui Tamworth 6766 3088 Chelsea Kramer Coffs Harbour (W) 6652 3455 0420 780 948 Amy Little ACT 0418 458 982 Peter Launders Cowra 6341 3113 Fax: 6342 1795 Peter Prendergast Collaroy 9971 8487 Fax: 9971 6708 Tom Pritchard 0413 447 370 Kelly Seres Cowra 6341 3113 Fax: 6342 1795 Hazel Steven Wyong Ck 0427 299 935 Megan Vetter Dubbo 0400 678 183 Alexandra Meier Corlette [email protected] Mobile: 0423 197 503

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NSW ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATION INC. RIDE BOOKING PROCEDURES

1. A ride must be booked a minimum of three months prior to the proposed date for the ride. This requirement may only be waived with the consent of the State Management Committee (SMC) under exceptional circumstances.

2. Ride booking forms will be considered in the order in which they are received (including FEI).

3. When forwarded to the Secretariat the ride booking form must contain;

(a) an alternative date,

(b) have appropriate contact details,

(c) be signed by a member of the ride organising committee,

(d) Indicate if there are to be any horse health requirements enforced on the ride (please see rules 14.1 and 16.5 AERA rules – amendments to AERA Rulebook applicable 01/01/2018).

Incorrectly filled forms will be sent back and may hold up approval.

4. There will only be one Endurance Event scheduled for each weekend.

5. The NSW SMC will have the right to approve or refuse a ride application in the overall best interests of the NSWERA membership. Alternate dates to be advised to Ride Committee.

6. Priority in allocating dates will be given to ride organisers with an established endurance ride event to maintain that event; alternate dates will be advised by the NSWERA SMC.

7. Rides must have approval from the NSWERA SMC before the ride is advertised ANYWHERE, this includes rides being conducted to replace cancelled rides.

8. Any changes to an already approved ride, e.g. distance changes, additional rides; must have an amended ride booking form submitted to the NSWERA SMC for re-approval and cannot be advertised until reapproved.

9. The ride booking form will indicate the ride committee’s request for their ride to be dual affiliated with another State.

10. The ride organiser will receive confirmation of approval, or non-approval, by the ride calendar portfolio owner in writing as soon as practicable.

11. Correspondence will be forwarded to ride committees one month prior to their ride requesting confirmation of the ride’s Head Vet, Treatment Vet and Accredited Chief Steward; as well as the ride entry fees.

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Logbook & Identification Procedures

A horse is a novice for a minimum of 90 days from the date on which it successfully completes its first affiliated endurance ride and may only attempt four rides during this period, ie if a horse successfully completes its first ride on 1st July, it cannot upgrade to endurance status until after 28th September and may only enter four rides during this period. There is no limit on the time it takes to reach endurance status. Your horse can be a novice for as many months (or years) as you like. When your horse has successfully completed 240 kms of affiliated endurance (not training) rides, it can be upgraded from novice (blue log book) to endurance (yellow log book) status. Ensure the brands are clear. If not, have the horse re-branded or microchipped (Refer to rule H5.2(a) - (b) ) and H5.3). Have a vet complete the horse identification form (written description and diagrams) and sign it. Identification and microchipping can be done at most rides, but it is advisable to check with the ride secretary beforehand. Complete the logbook application form and attach I.D. form, novice horse logbook and the appropriate fee. Please allow 10 working days from date of posting for return. It is essential to retain a copy of the I.D. form and perhaps have it laminated for the future. PLEASE NOTE An Endurance Horse Logbook will not be issued unless a signed Veterinary Identification Form is enclosed with the application. The I.D. in the novice log book is NOT acceptable. If there is anything that you are unsure of, please do not hesitate to phone me. Jacky Barlow, NSW Endurance Riders Association (02) 4938 0081 109 Sandy Creek Rd Mt Vincent 2323

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AUSTRALIAN ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSN. INC.

Application for Registration of a Current Endurance Horse

Horse registration fees for 2016. Lifetime registration fee is $60, payable when the horse qualifies from Novice to Endurance horse, or a yearly fee of $25 per horse per year. This should be paid with your membership renewal for 2016. Any endurance horses not registered in 2016 will not be allowed to compete. A label will be placed inside back cover of the Logbook. To apply for your labels, please complete the following details and forward with your payment to: THE REGISTRAR, .109 Sandy Creek Rd Mt Vincent 2323

Owners Name: ______

Address: ______Postcode: ______

Membership Number: ______

Annual Fee Name of Horse AERA No. ($60 lifetime or $25 per year)

To assist in maintaining our records, please advise of any horse that has a yellow Logbook that is no longer competing for any reason.

Name of Horse AERA No. Reason

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AUSTRALIAN ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FOR DISTANCE SCROLL

Applicant name: Postal address: Postcode:

Email address: Telephone: I wish to apply for a …………….km scroll for the horse listed below, I have enclosed the appropriate fee (if applicable) Horse Details

Name of Horse: Other horse names that may have been used: Log Book No: Sex: S M G (please circle) Date of Birth: Breed: Breed Registration No: Sire: Dam: Breeder: Owner:

Scrolls are available as follows:

300km $10.00 each. Available to any horse that has successfully completed 300km of affiliated endurance rides of 80km or over in ONE riding division or has successfully completed the Quilty in under 15 hours. ------800km $10.00 each. Available to any horse that has successfully completed 800km of affiliated endurance rides of 80km or over in ONE riding division. ------1600km Free on behalf of AERA In recognition of any horse successfully completing 1600km irrespective of riding division. ------3000km Scroll & Trophy free, issued on behalf of AERA. In recognition of any horse successfully completing 3000km irrespective of riding division. ------5000km Scroll & Trophy free, issued on behalf of AERA. In recognition of any horse successfully completing 5000km irrespective of riding division. ------

AERA Certificates of Merit are presented at 1500km intervals over and above 5000km (6500km, 8000km, 9500km etc). Send your completed forms (plus any applicable fee) to the AERA Registrar:

Jo Bailey Email: [email protected] 207 Laytons Range Road NYMBOIDA NSW 2460 Phone: (02) 6647 7161 ah

Requests for Scrolls 3,000km and above to be presented at the Tom Quilty Gold Cup in WA must be received by the Registrar well before the event is to take place.

Notes: (1) Unaffiliated and training rides are NOT counted. (2) Unsuccessful rides (vet outs, withdrawals etc) are NOT counted.

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AUSTRALIAN ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FOR LIFETIME RIDER DISTANCE SCROLL

The AERA is pleased to announce a Lifetime Distance recognition award for riders who achieve significant distances during their endurance careers. The awards will be presented annually as part of the AERA annual awards presented at each Tom Quilty.

The first level of recognition shall be 10,000kms with subsequent recognition at 5,000km intervals.

APPLICANTS DETAILS Name: Membership No: Telephone: Postal Address: Email Address:

DETAILS OF RIDER INFORMATION Riders Full Name: Previous name e.g. Maiden name Current Membership No: Previous Membership No: DOB: / / SEX: Male Female First year of competition:

DISTANCE APPLYING FOR:

10,000km 15,000km 20,000km 25,000km 30,000km 35,000km

NOTES FOR REGISTRAR (IF REQUIRED):

Jo Bailey Email: [email protected] 207 Laytons Range Road NYMBOIDA NSW 2460 Phone: (02) 6647 7161 ah

Notes: (1) Unaffiliated, introductory, training rides and mini marathons are NOT counted.

(2) Unsuccessful rides (vet outs, withdrawals etc) are NOT counted.

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Ride Secretaries

Annette Bailey Pam Karner Mobile: 0429 326 245 Mobile: 0457 866 222 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Bullio Cup Upper Corindi

Sonia Bonham Amanda Kettlewell “Tarralea” Mobile: 0428 849 720 Armatree NSW 2828 Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 6848 5345 Table Top Email: [email protected]

Tooraweenah Col Lewis

Mobile: 0415 453 434 Jo Davis Email: [email protected] 0433 576 354 The Rock [email protected]

Woodstock Helen Lindsay

PO Box 440, Ian Dreghorn Cowra NSW 2794 46 Barcoo Street Roseville 2069 Phone: (02) 63429289 Mobile: 0427 456 436 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Lachlan ERC Zone 1 & Q60

Trish Mackay Clare Feary Phone: 0466 575 824 Mobile: 0413 341 270 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Glen Innes Wandandian

Lizzie Moir Gail Fisher Mobile 0409 058 733 Mobile: 0427 537 636 Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 6373 3932 Bago Bush Bash Email: [email protected]

Mudgee Rick Owen

“Idylway” Tarrabandra Road Fia Hasko-Stewart Gundagai NSW 2722 1 Maria Place Phone: (02) 6944 1628 Lyons, ACT 2606 Gundagai Phone: (02) 6289 7348

Email: [email protected] Scenic City Sonya Ruprecht 17473 Pacific Hwy

Ghinni Ghinni NSW 2430 Rebecca Hogan Phone: (02) 6553 9523 "Tayen" Vinicombes Road Mobile: 0409 539 523 WINGELLO NSW 2579 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0412 600 173 Kundabung Email: [email protected]

Wingello

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Ride Secretaries

Jenny Shepheard P.O.Box 578 Matthew Walker Batemans Bay NSW 2536 Phone: 0408 468 622 Phone: 02 44781089 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Bunnigalore Currowan

Kathy Ward Ruth Sumpner Post- PO Box 53 Secretary Richmond Rivers Endurance Riders Tinonee 2430 Club Mobile - 0403015722 40 Lennox Street Email - [email protected] Casino NSW 2470 Kiwarrak Cup Mobile: 0403 748 915 Email: [email protected] New Italy Kim Stephens Phone: 0488 473 701 Email: [email protected] Brianna Webb Tumut Easter Carnival 312 Cedar Ridge Rd Kurrajong NSW 2758 Email: [email protected] Mette Sutton Mobile: 0420 361 348 2 Cox Street Zone One—Mt Lagoon Mudgee NSW 2850 (02) 6372 4960 (ah) Mobile: 0400 308 626 Jacque Wright Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0423 733 456 Mudgee ERC [email protected] Burraga

Sue Todd 285 The Gullies Road Glen Davis NSW 2846 Phone: (02) 6379 7218 Email: [email protected] Shahzada

TPR Notice All TPR's are now accredited for life, regardless of when you qualified. All the known TPR's are being put on the NSWERA website (Horse Welfare, TPR) and AERAspace. If you are qualified and you go to a ride to TPR and you are not on the list, the CS at that ride will check your abilities and knowledge of the current rules and will re-accredit you on the spot. Your name is then added to this list. If you are not on this list, then please contact Belinda Hopley.

NSW Committee

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Register of Chief Stewards 1/12/19 Chief Steward Register:

Peter Bonham – “Clancy” Tooraweenah, NSW 2831. 6825 4330 – Email: [email protected]

Neil Clarkson – 261 Kain’s Flat Rd, Kain’s Flat. NSW 2850. 0427 258 291 - Email: [email protected]

Phil Coleman – 143A Ryans Rd, Lake Innes, NSW 2446. 0409 248 852– Email: [email protected]

Louise Counsell – Lot 190 Princes H’Way, Bendandah, NSW 2536. Mobile: 0411-480-393- Email: [email protected]

Haydn Fisher – 74 Walsh Rd, Budgee Budgee, NSW 2850. 0428 324 449 - Email: [email protected]

Belinda Hopley – 63 Walga Close, Carwoola, NSW 2620. 6238 2293 - Email: [email protected]

John Howe – Glen Echo, Greengully Road, Meroo, NSW 2850. 6373 7750 - [email protected] Peter Kelly – PO Box 7, Kendall, NSW 2439. 65594172 - Email: [email protected]

Renee Kirk - 266 Westbrook Rd, Westbrook, NSW. 2330 0419 467162 Email: [email protected]

Bob Locke - 291 Crowther Drive, Kundabung, NSW 2441. 0417 687 630 - Email: [email protected]

Marylou Locke - 0402 862 979 - Email: [email protected]

Tom McCormack – 273 Yass River Road, Yass, NSW 2582. 0409 948 639- Email: [email protected]

Sean Pollard - 730 Beechwood Rd, Beechwood, 2446. 0439 905 942 - Email: [email protected]

Tony Warren – 13 Herbert St, Kemps Ck, NSW 2178. 0412 960 600 – Email: [email protected]

Courses: Please contact the NSWERA CS/TPR Registrar if you wish to start the process to be a Chief Steward. Please ensure that all the Veterinarians and TPR's (and yourself) are entered on the Volunteers list for insurance purposes and the CS Ride report. If the TPR is a current Associate Member, please explain to them that they are entitled to free Associate Membership as a working TPR and may apply for a refund if a membership fee has been paid. NSWERA gives our Chief Stewards their own CS vest when they have Chief Stewarded at 15 rides, and the TPR’s receive their own vest, stethoscope and thermometer when they have completed 20 days as an accredited TPR.

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NSW Veterinary List—As at February 2020 Address Email Phone Nadine Allan Gilgandra [email protected] 6847 1129 Simon Bain Yass [email protected] 0400 462 656 David Brown Kiama [email protected] 4233 1781 Emma Davis Yass [email protected] 0411 249 729 Chris Dowey St Mary’s [email protected] 9623 3970 Darien Feary Sydney [email protected] 0458 299 561 Heather Glover Mudgee [email protected] 0409 826 423 Kym Hagon Manilla [email protected] 6785 1955 0429 821 315 Karim Kooros Bowral [email protected] 4861 1166 4862 1740f Glynis Kuipers Sth Nowra [email protected] 0412 319 110 Georgia Ladmore [email protected] 0423 359 527 Jess Liddiard [email protected] 0433 201 198 Nicole Mace South Coast [email protected] 0408 117 560 Nathan Noble Adelong 0428 446 317 Adrian Owen Wingham [email protected] 0419 276 794 Tony Parker Luddenham [email protected] 0419 245 764 Louisa Poutsma Sth Grafton [email protected] 0411 716 932 Steve Roberts Gundaroo [email protected] 0413 759 226 Bruno Ros Tuncester [email protected] 0427 293 227 Georgiana Sheridan P O Box 410, [email protected] 0455 482 057 Church Point Emily Streckfuss HEVC [email protected] 0409 280 528

Sarah Van Dyke Canberra [email protected] 0405 751 817 Matthew Walker Thirlmere Vet [email protected] 4681 8470 Clinic 0408 468 622 Thirlmere Charles Webb Webb Equine Vet [email protected] 0424 959 115 Services Canberra ACT Natasha Webb Webb Equine Vet [email protected] 0424 959 115 Services Canberra ACT These vets need to do a ride as a line vet before being a Head Vet,

Tori Locke Sydney [email protected] 0429 399 936 Robyn Mather Medowie [email protected] 0418 876 848 John Parberry HEVC Clarendon [email protected] 4577 4611 Heather Reick 3 Scott St [email protected] 0447 307 676 Crescent Head For non accredited vets who are willing to help out at rides, please see page 62 of this publication.

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Deadlines for the newsletter will be the 10th day of every even month, February, April, June, August, October and December UNLESS otherwise stated. Remember to get your Ride Previews and Ride Reviews in as early as possible. IMPORTANT NOTICE It is preferable for Newsletter content to be emailed in Rich Text format, as a Word document or inside an email. Photos should be high resolution .jpg files, no larger than 3MB. Photo's sent via mail will be scanned and returned if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is supplied. You should always check to make sure that any emailed material has actually been received by the editor. Advertisements will not be published unless they are accompanied by an appropriate cheque made out to the NSW ERA. Long term display advertisers can be invoiced by the NSW ERA. For more information please contact the editor. Advertising rates – including GST *Minimum rate per advertisement for a maximum of 50 words.

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NSW State Management Committee Executive

Tony Warren President Mobile: 0412 960 600 Email: [email protected] Alamdar Dastani Vice President, International Mobile: 0488 777 921 Email: [email protected] Kerry Fowler- Secretary, Public Officer, Mobile 0412 014430 Smith IDP, Grants Email: [email protected] Kim Stephens Treasurer, Zone 4 Delegate Mobile: 0488 473 701 Home: 69 472951 Email: [email protected]

Non Executive

Noni Seagrim AERA, Facebook, Website (02) 6236 2129 (best) and mobile 0499 777 912 Email : [email protected] Peter Bice Governance, Ride Standards Mobile: 0418 275 675 Home: (02) 4566 4758 & Feedback, Child Protection Email: [email protected]

Matthew Walker AERA, Horse Welfare, EWS, Mobile: 0408 468 622 Vet Liaison, Biosecurity Email: [email protected] Belinda Hopley Chief Steward and TPRs, Phone: (02)6238 2293 Grants Email: [email protected] John Howe Zone 2 Delegate, Phone: (02) 6373 7750 Mobile 04017 12138 Newsletter, Ride Calendar Email: [email protected] Kylie Jonkers Zone 3 Mobile: 0418 555 499 Email: [email protected] Andrew Jonkers Mobile: 0408 238 233 Email: [email protected] Zone Delegates Faith Robinson Zone 1 Delegate Mobile 0418 220 927 Email: [email protected]

April Newman Zone 5—Delegate Mobile: 0447 607 534 Promotions Email: [email protected] Peter Kelly Zone 6 Mobile: 0488 143 682 Email: [email protected]

Non Committee Personnel NSW Secretariat Jacky Barlow, 109 Sandy Creek Road, Mt Vincent NSW 2323 Phone (02) 4938 0081. Email: [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Helen Rich, PO Box 7197 Wilberforce NSW 2756 Mobile 0428 763 388 Email: [email protected] Track Preservation Fiona Meller, Phone: (02) 4576 1344 Email: [email protected]. And Charlie Gauci

AERA Secretary Kim Moir, 192 Percival Road, Chatsworth, 4570 Queensland Telephone (07) 5481 6370 Mobile: 0476 166 903 International +61 Email: [email protected]

NSW ERA Website: www.nswera.asn.au

AERA: www.aera.asn.au

Endurance World: www.enduranceworld.net

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