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Lisa Teixeira, Friday, 3 September 2010
State Dressage Report2010 NSW State Pony Club Dressage Championships
Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre
 After nearly 12 months of planning,the weekend of 27 th to 29 th August finally arrived!
“At least the weather cannot be as bad as Goulburn”, was our frequent catchcry as we met regularly in the months leading up to the event!Well,it was cold,and wet (the wettest it’s been in months!)and muddy as we were setting up on Thursday and Friday.Despite the rather challenging weather conditions,everyone pulled together admirably,and all was in place for the fitness check by the Friday afternoon.Thankfully competition days were dry,and even sunny at times,and all seemed to run pretty smoothly.This was largely due to the amazing work of a dedicated committee,and I thank Bradley Hayden,Matt Lynch,Janice Naissen,and Kim Felton(and MaryLou Hodges our ZCI, who ran away to the USA to escape!!) for their efforts during and preceding the event.I would also like to acknowledge the assistance given by many individuals,and clubs,within zone 20.
No competition can go ahead without competitors,and it was a pleasure to watch many of the 180 riders perform well in their tests.The manner in which riders and horses were presented is a credit to them,their clubs, and their zones.The arenas held up well considering the weather.Scoring procedures were refined overnight on the Saturday,and by the Sunday all was in full swing;final results were posted by early afternoon on the Sunday.What a fantastic sight to see all competitors parade on the sand arena for presentation by 3pm.
Our congratulations must go to the winners listed below:
Under 13: Phoebe Wilkinson – zone 23
13 & Under 15 : Brodie Howe – zone 22
15 & Under 17 : Tegan Paull – zone 21
17 & Under 25 : Jane Doak – zone 16
Champion Zone – 23 (Phoebe Wilkinson;Rachel Adam;Rachel Temm;Izabella Miller)
Fitness check award – zone 22
Champion state – NSW (Phoebe Wilkinson;Brodie Howe;Tegan Paull;Jane Doak)
On reflection I guess 1 job that was very time consuming was handling and sorting the backnumbers.Using dressage bridle/saddlecloth numbers was a suggestion that carries some merit,and might be considered for future dressage events.Getting 16 judges together on time to ensure standard instructions(eg the bats!)were given was a bit tricky,but important to consider to ensure less rider confusion.
Overall Zone 20 has been proud to host what we think was a successful event.It has been a pleasure to receive thanks from various individuals and zones on the weekend,and after via emails.It does make all the hard work worthwhile.Organising a State event is a mammoth task,but you do get out of it what you put in;meet some terrific people,and come away learning alot about the Pony Club Association.
We wish the organisers of the 2011 State Dressage Championships all the best for fine weather,good rider numbers,and a happy and successful Event.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennie Graetz
On behalf of 2010 organising committee,and Zone 20.
p.s. To view photos of the event as taken by Eques Photography, or to order online, simply click on the Eques Photography logo above.
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Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 2 September 2010
2010 Sydney Three Day EventBrilliant sunshine over the four days of competition at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre reminded Olympic volunteers gathered for a reunion of the stunning weather Sydney turned on for the 2000 Olympic Games. With Sydney gold medal winner Stuart Tinney contending for a spot on the current Australian team about to head off to the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in America and a special guest appearance from Jeepster, the horse he rode to victory in 2000, crowds at the 2010 3DE event were sure they had travelled back ten years to relive the excitement all over again.
The event featured World Equestrian Games Demonstrations and trial runs for the Australian Para-Equestrians and Vaulting teams, the Australian Dressage Team was announced, the Gwaihir Young Event Horse Championships were held, there was as return to the long format of the Sydney Olympics in the Preliminary Class, the Eventing Elite Squad participated in a test of fitness class before the final selections are announced, the NSW IS athletes dominated the placings in the eventing classes and Heath Ryan returned to the winner’s circle in the Equestrian NSW 3* class for the third time in the last ten years.
A full report of the 2010 Sydney Three Day Event is attached.
Please request results and images for your local riders as required.
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Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 2 September 2010
SPRINTING TOWARDS THE PREMIERE OF HORSE TALK TV SERIES 2 !
SPRINTING TOWARDS THE PREMIERE OF HORSE TALK TV SERIES 2 !
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The premier of Horse Talk TV Series 2 is only a week away! The award winning, action-packed series kicks off on
Wednesday 8 September on TVS Sydney and WTV Perth at 7.00pm and C31 Melbourne and Adelaide at 8.30pm. QCTV Brisbane premieres the show on Wednesday 6 October at 8.30pm
TVS Sydney, C31 Melbourne and Adelaide and QCTV Brisbane are now available in Digital on CH44 with most stations repeating each episode weekly.
Horse Talk TV is available regionally on Satellite Community TV www.communitytv.com.au starting on September 12 at 10:30am and in New Zealand on Stratos TV on Saturday 11 September at 5pm
Check out our website www.horsetalktv.com.au for repeat times and dates.
Episode 1 of the brand new season opens with a fascinating feature on the Man From Snowy River Bush Festival; a unique bush gathering of mountain riders, poets, artists and lovers of the Australian High Country and pioneering spirit. See top Australian riders battle it out to win the Stockman’s Challenge. Learn how to tie a quick release knot in Tip of the Week and get feeding advice for your brood mare in Ask the Expert. Find out who is the first winner of our Make My Horse a Star competition and get a look at the incredible prizes they have won.
Do you want to make your life easier? Then be sure to watch each episode for details of our sensational Series 2 Greystone competition where you could WIN either a spectacular Greystone Paddock Vac valued at $3,800 (including up to $500 delivery cost) or a Greystone Travel Fence valued at $1,100 (including up to $500 delivery cost). You really want to be in on this one!
We are also giving 4 lucky viewers the chance to WIN 2 Premium Gold Seat Tickets worth $318 to see Ben Hur the Stadium Spectactacular at the ANZ Staduim in Sydney in October. Watch our exclusive, behind the scenes story in Episode 2 on Tony Jablonski who trained the 24 horses involved in this amazing show and see our website for dtails on how to enter.
Series 2 is jam packed with fascinating stories and invaluable information for lovers of horses. You won’t want to miss a minute of it!
For details on times, stations and how to view see ‘TV EPISODES’ on our website at
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Wednesday, 1 September 2010
Club of the Month: August 2010 - COWRA PONY CLUBCOWRA PONY CLUB (Zone 2) is the Club of the Month for August 2010. The Club have won themselves a horse prize pack valued at $500 retail kindly supported by Equissentials Saddlery & Country Clothing. The prize pack includes; vinyl saddle cover, grooming kit, rug, hay bag feeder and more. They are the 39th club to win Club of the Month since this competition was incepted in 2007. We received a number of outstanding entries over the past month which makes selecting a winner very hard. Congratulations to all clubs who have entered the competition - you all attend very inspiring clubs! We look forward to receiving more exciting entries this month.
Cowra's winning entry is as follows...
Cowra Pony Club is a fun, loving and warm family. Our instructors carefully take care of our riding needs whilst ensuring that we still have the best time possible. We have themed days at least once a month ensuring that everyone in every discipline gets to do their favourite activity at least once. We have a vast range of riders from 2 to 24 years of age and somehow each is catered for, as best as possible, though sometimes the instructors do find it difficult they always persevere.
Every Rally we have morning tea on horseback and then put our horses away for a BBQ lunch, this provides a lovely social environment where the kids and adults alike can interact and have a good time, we even have lots of Dads come, which I love because my dad hates horses.
Whilst we don’t have the best facilities in the state, our parents and the committee are trying to improve them every chance that they get and the parents pitch in and help keep the grounds looking great.
Sometimes things don’t always go to plan or it feels like we’ve got a brick wall put up in front of us but we all push on, we never let it get us down, and we do it all for one very simple reason; the love of our horses and riding them.
Cowra has many differences amongst its members, ponies, riding abilities and favourite disciplines, but we love and cater for them all as best we can. We try and make the best atmosphere possible and feel a real sense of community. Weather driven by our passion or our need to learn we all fit in well here at Cowra and I hope I speak for all the kids when I say: ‘our club is great, And we deserve to be pony club of the month!’
To find out how to enter your Club for the next Club of the Month Competition visit our Competitions page.
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Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 2 September 2010
Karen's Column: Spring time- time for PeaceSpring time- time for Peace
Hi everyone and welcome to spring! Hooray for new feed coming through, more daylight hours and the end of frosty mornings. With the beauty of spring upon us, I wonder if as well as more sunshine in your day, you’d like a bit more serenity too.
Years ago a famous art competition was held on the theme Peace. The judges spent time studying each of the entries until at last a decision was reached. Second place was awarded to a picturesque country meadow on a calm spring day. The trees were still, the carpet of green hills rolled on endlessly and a mare and foal rested together in the shade of a weeping willow. The painting made you feel as though you wanted to climb into it, curl up on a picnic rug and doze off in the sun.
The winning entry was dramatically different. It was a painting of a terrifying storm. The colours were dark, harsh and grey. The scene was so lifelike you could almost hear the wind howling and feel the driving rain on your back. In the centre of the painting was a single tree, buffeted by the gale. In the tree was a nest with a mother bird and her three young chicks. The tiny chicks were tucked safely under the mother’s wings—soundly asleep. They were so secure in their mother’s care they were not concerned by the raging storm. They were totally at peace!
When I first learned of the judge’s decision, I disagreed vehemently. Peace should mean everything is perfect! The still, spring day with the dozing horses should have won. Which art work would have got your vote on the theme of peace? Why do you think the judges choose the birds in the wild storm?
You only have to watch the news for five minutes to work out the world is not a perfect place. Even when we try our hardest to make everything right, things still go wrong. Have you ever counted down to a competition only to have your horse go lame the day before? Have you searched for the next horse for ages and then once you find it and buy it, it turns out to be a lunatic? Have you joined a pony club and made friends but then fallen out with them over something? These things happen and whether we like it or not, life is often far from perfect.
I have come to think the judges of the art competition were quite insightful. If real peace meant everything had to be perfect, then there would be no such thing as peace. But real peace is being able to feel safe and remain hopeful when things around us go wrong. We don’t need everything to be perfect in order to have peace in our lives. Just like those carefree chicks, we can actually feel secure in the storms of life - if we are cared for and know we are secure despite the trouble we face.
I wonder if you have heard the statistics on faith. Around 80% of Australians believe in God. Interestingly this is a low percentage when compared with other countries. Globally the statistic sits well over 90%. Most people in the world have a faith in a ‘supreme being’ or ‘God’. We are not alone when we believe there is ‘somebody out there’.
There is a saying that truth will stand the test of time. I find it interesting that King David of Ancient Israel wrote something 3000 years ago, which I experience as true today. He wrote, “God is my safe place… He will shield me with his wings; he will shelter me with his feathers like a mother bird shelters her chicks. I will not be afraid for the Lord will rescue those who call on Him”. David was a shepherd before he was a King. He would have experienced many storms and seen the safety of a chick under its mother’s wings. It was the picture he used to describe the way he felt cared for by God in his turbulent times.
Three millennium later and millions of modern Aussies are experiencing the same thing. Yes there are storms in life, yes we hurt, suffer and wish this were a perfect world, but there is hope. Someone is looking out for us. He offers to protect us, help us and give us peace. His offer is there for the taking.
Wishing you a glorious spring outside and a glorious peace inside,
Karen Moreton
Chaplain
Karen welcomes your feedback: karenjmoreton@bigpond.com
Previous columns are available in the publications section.
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Lisa Teixeira, Wednesday, 1 September 2010
20 Bags of Feed Only $150 - Courtesy of Mitavite - Order by 31 October 2010What: Purchase 20 bags of feed, valued at $400, for only $150 through the state office on a first in, best dressed basis
Why: Because not all Zones chose to take up this offer we still have 13 packs available. Even if you don’t have an upcoming Zone event feed bags can be distributed amongst Clubs. Alternatively one Club may purchase the feed for themselves
How: Download and complete the Order Form available below and post the whole page to the state office, along with your cheque payment, to: PO Box 2085, Wollongong NSW 2500
When: Order Forms must be received by 31 October 2010. Vouchers will then be supplied allowing collection of the feed bags from you nearest store. Feed must be collected by 31 December 2010
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Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 24 June 2010
Aim For The Stars Grant - APPLY NOW. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15/11
The Layne Beachly Aim For The Stars Foundation offers individual grants to females every year. If you're looking to pursue a professional career in equestrian read on and submit an application...
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
- Females, 12 years of age and above; and
- Females who aim to achieve their goals in their field of choice
Grants will be awarded, at the discretion of the Foundation, to deserving applicants who meet the criteria and best demonstrate their aspirations to further their educational and/or personal development.
WHAT THE GRANT INVOLVES
The Foundation will award a minimum of $20,000 worth of grants each year. Successful applicants will receive a financial grant in accordance with the following amounts and conditions:
$1,500 – "Kickstart" Grant, 12 to 16 years
$1,500 – "Environmental" Grant, 12 years and above
$3,000 – "Individual" Grant, 16 years and above
$6,000 – "Group" Grant, 2 or more people 12 years and above
"Individual" and "Group" Grants will be paid in two instalments. The first instalment will be paid once the successful applicants have been announced. The second instalment will be made upon the Foundation receiving a mid year update of the applicants progress.
Grant recipients may be asked to contribute to the Aim for the Stars website by way of photos, interviews and stories about their quest to reach their goals.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are expected to submit a application form and information detailing why they deserve to receive sponsorship from the Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation.
Your application should cover:
- Your goals and how you plan to achieve them
- Evidence of your commitment and dedication to your goal
- How the grant will assist in achieving your goals and how you propose to use the funding
- Records of your academic, career and competitive history
- Evidence of membership with relevant association
- Two references to support your application eg. school principle, coach or member of relevant association
Please click on 'Checklist' to see what your application should include.
Applications close 15 November annually.
Successful applicants will be advised in February the year following submission.
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Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 30 August 2010 Information courtesy of Sport & Recreation | Communities NSW Multicultural Womens Sports Leaders Program - Register NowHi
This may be of interest to your sporting associations and clubs. Please forward through your networks. The closing date for the expressions of interest in this program is the 17th September- so just around the corner. The link to this information on our website is http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/training/detail.asp?course=1826 if you wish to link your website to this.
Communities NSW, Sport & Recreation is again running the successful Multicultural Womens Sports Leaders program in October 2010. This program has been designed to enable women (minimum age 18yrs) from multicultural backgrounds to gain skills and knowledge to assist others in their communities to become more involved in sporting and physical activities. Previous programs have been highly successful and allowed participants the opportunity to gain very useful skills and establish valuable networks with others working in sport and recreation in the community.
Places in this program are limited and dependent on the information provided by the applicant in the expression of interest form attached. Once accepted into the program all associated costs are covered.
Course Details
Dates: Friday 22 October, Saturday 23 October, Saturday 30 October 2010
Times: 9am-5pm each day
Venue: Olympic Park
Cost: Free
Regards
Birgitte Lund | Project Officer
Central Region
Sport & Recreation | Communities NSW
T (02) 9006 3860
M 0411 205 114
Locked Bag 1422, Silverwater, NSW 2128
Level 3, 6B Figtree Dr, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127
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Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 30 August 2010
Sydney remembers the 2000 Olympics in StyleThe cross country began at 8am on Saturday morning with a return to the Sydney Olympic format of roads, tracks and steeplechase with the Tyre Feed Bins Prelim class. The Prelim riders enjoyed the experience of the ten minute box and the younger volunteers and officials learnt a great deal from the old hands who were on site in 2000 for the Olympic Games where Australia won a gold medal.
The Harbour IT 1* class was relatively problem free with the most notable change being 4th placed rider Prue Barrett having two refusals to move to the end of the class. Chris Burton and Kinnordy Rivaldo are still in first followed by Rachael Lee and Baillieu. Lunch guests in the Adina Vineyard Cafe were positioned right by the first jump on course and were entertained by Comedian Jude Bolwer between the starters galloping past.
The Tarraleah Park 2* Class was more dramatic with a number of issues including a spectacular fall into the water by Carlene Barton in front of the Sydney 2000 Volunteer reunion. The crowds cheered when she got up and walked out uninjured. Keira Bynes and Fox Hill remain in the lead followed by Craig Barrett and Sandhills Brillaire.
The Equestrian NSW 3* class were joined by the WEG Hit Out riders under instruction by head coach Wayne Roycroft. The lunch guests were transported to the water jump by eventing legend Judy Fascher in a coach to enjoy the action in the afternoon sun before returning to the start marquee for a glass of wine to watch the pre novice class. The sensational Eventing talent in Australia is causing selectors to take their time deciding who to send to Kentucky for the World Equestrian Games. The decision will be made next week with the chosen horses being placed in quarantine immediately.
The highlight of the day was the appearance of Jeepster, Stuart Tinney's Sydney 2000 gold medal winning horse. Jeepster was thrilled at the outing and eyed off the jumps in the starting arena showing he still has the winning drive despite being retired on the Tinney's property in Maraylya.
The final placings will be decided on Sunday with the Show Jumping phase. Overnight grooms will be working hard to ensure every horse passes the early morning trot up.
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Lisa Teixeira, Friday, 27 August 2010
United States Pony Clubs Selected to Present Demonstrations at the2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian GamesUnited States Pony Clubs Selected to Present Demonstrations at the2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Lexington, Kentucky – The United States Pony Clubs has been selected to present Dressage Quadrille Demonstrations on select days during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington September 25th - October 10th. There will be 4 special Quadrille performances, tentatively scheduled for the afternoons of September 29th - October 2nd.
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) holds the World Equestrian Games every 4 years at different venues around the globe. 2010 marks the first time for the Games to be held in the United States. Athletes and horses from over 60 countries will be competing in world championship events in eight separate disciplines – Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance, Reining, Vaulting, and, for the first time, Para Dressage, the newest FEI discipline.
The Games will be broadcast by NBC Sports, which has made the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. More than 600,000 spectators are expected in Lexington during the 16 days of this event, contributing to a statewide economic impact of over $167 million.
Pony Club members will perform the Dressage Quadrille Demonstrations between competitive events at the Games. Dressage is a system of equestrian training that prizes and promotes relaxation, obedience, flexibility, strength, and correct muscling. The quadrille features four riders performing a synchronized riding pattern set to music. 15 Pony Club members were chosen following a nationwide search for applications, with 10 members riding and the remainder assisting behind the scenes. The members and their mounts will travel from all parts of the United States, arriving in Kentucky for 4 days of practice before performing at the World Equestrian Games.
Pony Club is one of the leading youth equestrian organizations in the world, with representation in 30 countries worldwide. The United States has over 600 individual clubs and Riding Centers spread throughout 48 states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 10,000 members. A non-profit organization, their mission is to teach riding and all aspects of horsemanship through a formal educational program for children and young adults up to 25 years of age.
To learn more about Pony Club, visit their website at www.ponyclub.org and also on Facebook. To learn more about the World Equestrian Games and ticket sales, visit www.alltechfeigames.com.
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Lisa Teixeira, Friday, 27 August 2010 Message from NSW Sports Federation Inc. Upcoming WorkshopsDear Colleagues,
Please find attached details about our next 2 workshops:
Planning for your Clubs’ future - Thursday 2nd September
Writing Winning Grants - Wednesday 8th September
The registration forms and details are attached. Please pass this on to other people who you may feel would be interested.
Warm regards
Julie Stafford
Education Coordinator
NSW Sports Federation Inc.
The Voice of NSW Sport
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Lisa Teixeira, Tuesday, 3 August 2010
IMPORTANT: Pony Club and EADRAIMPORTANT
Essential reading for all horse owners
Pony Club and EADRA
As you know, PCA unanimously agreed to support the signing of an EADRA between the Government and the Horse Community. The next step is to provide the Government with evidence of widespread community support. Below explains EADRA and asks members and clubs to write in support of the process.
EADRA (the Emergency Animal Disease Response Agreement) is an agreement between the State and Federal Governments and the livestock industry. Its purpose is to coordinate action in the event of an outbreak of exotic disease within the livestock industry.
The horse community has no EADRA agreement with the Government.
The Government has stated that it will not take any action in the event of an exotic disease outbreak if there is no EADRA in place.
The Council of Pony Club Australia, whose members represent all State Pony Club organisations, voted unanimously at its last meeting to support the establishment of an EADRA for the horse community.
The EADRA sets out the working arrangements and cost sharing details in the event of an exotic disease outbreak. The EADRA guarantees that the Australian Government will underwrite the costs of an emergency response, enabling decisive action to be taken immediately. Such rapid action is critical in the effective control and eradication of an exotic disease – as we saw with equine influenza in 2007. It should be noted that more than a third of the 65 diseases presently listed in the EADRA, could affect horses. When an outbreak occurs, a management group consisting of representatives of all parties to the agreement will decide whether to respond or not, based on which option will be the least cost to the horse community. It is estimated that the cost to the horse community if EI became endemic would ten to twenty times more than the cost of its eradication.
After an emergency response that is managed under the EADRA, the Australian Government allows up to 10 years to repay an industry’s share of costs. The money would be collected through a levy.
When the emergency response is agreed, the levy is triggered and set to an agreed value. Pony Club insists on a “zero levy” where no money is collected until an emergency actually occurs. Monies are then collected through the agreed mechanism, and the response costs that are due to the Commonwealth are repaid once the outbreak has been eradicated or otherwise resolved. This option means that until an actual emergency disease incursion occurs, industry pays nothing. When there is an incursion, the Australian Government guarantees that it will meet the response costs immediately, and industry can pay back its debt over time.
There is considerable flexibility as to the method of collecting a levy, and various mechanisms have been suggested. The Australian Government has some guidelines that must be followed, including a requirement for simplicity and ease of collection. While such a collection mechanism(s) should be as fair and equitable as possible, it is generally accepted that whatever the methods used, it will never be possible to ‘capture’ 100% of horse owners.
The suggested levy mechanisms are basically of two types.
1. A levy on horses or owners. The levy would be applied on the registration of horses, or on annual memberships paid by owners, or on entry fees paid for events. This form of levy would place responsibilities on our volunteer club officials for its collection. Our volunteer Club officials could be liable for heavy penalties if they fail to comply with the regulations. Pony Club Australia opposes the introduction of this form of levy because of the responsibility it places on our volunteers.
2. A levy on horse related products. The levy would added to the price of the product. Products that have been suggested include bagged horse feed, horseshoes and worming paste. Responsibility for the collection would rest with the manufacturers or wholesalers of these products. Pony Club Australia believes this form of levy is acceptable.
The Federal Government has given the horse community until 1st December to reach agreement on an EADRA, and requires convincing evidence that such agreement exists.
All Pony Clubs and members and other horse owners can help in ensuring we have an EADRA by writing or emailing simply stating that you support the signing of an EADRA, but that you oppose any levy that places the responsibility for its collection on our volunteers.
Letter and emails should be sent to the executive officer of the horse community’s submission:
Dr Diane Ryan
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, PMB Box 4008, Narellan, NSW 2567
More information on EADRA and the suggested levy mechanisms can be found at
Yours in Pony Club
Greg Bailey
President, Pony Club Australia
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Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 15 July 2010
LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOPNEED SOME GUIDANCE ON LEADERSHIP OR PUBLIC SPEAKING?
Womensport & Recreation NSW is offering a Leadership workshop and Public Speaking workshop in Sydney on September 13, 2010.
Workshop details below:-
Where The Ken Brown Room Two, Lower Ground Floor, Sports House, 6A Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
When Monday September 13 from 9.30am to 12.30am (Leadership workshop).
Workshop will include:-
· Leaders – what skills are required?
· Let’s get communicating! De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats.
· Why are women so strange and men so weird?
· Managing change in your organization.
Monday September 13 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Public Speaking workshop).
Workshop will include:-
· Tips and hints on how to manage and overcome your nerves.
· The basic skills of speaking to an audience.
· A chance to practice!
Cost $55 for members, $60 for non members or $20 for students. (Special MEMBER price of $100 to attend both workshops.)
(membership is free – join on the website www.womensportnsw.com.au)
Flyer and registration details are attached. These can also be found under ‘Workshops’ on the Womensport NSW website as well as on line registration if preferred www.womensportnsw.com.au, or contact Kim Wilkinson (Executive Officer) office@womensportnsw.com.au Phone (02) 8116 9734.
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Lisa Teixeira, Wednesday, 14 July 2010
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Wednesday July 14, 2010
This week we have a lot of new videos, some more recent news in Horse Talk and our 'Weird and Wacky' competition is drawing to a close.
We hope you enjoyed the Campdrafting article as well as the articles on Thrush and Hoof Abscesses. The Hoof Abscess article seemed to be particularly popular – hope that doesn't mean that your horse has one!
Welcome to the new members, who joined us this week. We hope you enjoy the club and participate in the activities.
Remember if you have forgotten your ID, just reply using this newsletter and we will send you your ID. Once you are on the site and use your ID and then click 'forgotten password' an automatic email will be sent to you with a new password – problem solved.
Just click on the blue titles, below, if you want to go to the site. You will still need to LOG IN when you get there.
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We have received a number of entries and hope that you haven't forgotten to enter. We will extend the closing date, by a couple of days, to Monday July 19, to give you the weekend to get busy. If you cannot think of a caption, don't worry. Just send your picture to us and we will try to help. All the entry details are under Competitions in the Members Corner menu.
Thank you to our members who have already sent their pics – roulette, flash, voodoo, duke and casper already have their photos displayed on the Competition page.
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We have uploaded a number of new videos into the following articles:
Fun and Games. Four funny videos that we hope will amuse you. Our favourite is the French Bull Dog kissing the Orangutan – let us know what you think. Oh, we should warn you that the Lemur video is a bit weird.
Showjumping. Nicole Simpson and Laura Kraut are faultless in the Nations Cup 2010, to guarantee victory for the USA.
Eventing. FEITV Previews for the world Cup in Strzegom and Luhmuelen, will give an idea of the atmosphere and scope of the events.
Thrush. This video supports the article and makes it easier to understand
Laminitis/Feed and Pastures. We have included a video on obesity in horses in both these articles. Usually, when we think of horse welfare issues we think of poor starved animals with their ribs hanging out, but fat horses can have just as many life-threatening issues as starved horses. Have a look and see what you think.
Breeds. We have included Haflingers in our video collection. As a young girl, my first horse book included a beautiful colour plate of these wonderful horses. I have been in love with them ever since.
Dressage. 'Just Dance – Dressage' is a compilation video that is rather nice.
Horse Health. This is an excellent video from World Horse Welfare we have called 'Keeping your horse healthy'. It is essential viewing for anyone who has horses moving on and off their property or stables.
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Our latest news covers Anky and Salinero's withdrawal from WEG (with video); maple trees and their potential to poison horses; as well as the world's smartest horse (with video).
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That's it for this week – hope you enjoy the new material.
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Lisa Teixeira, Thursday, 24 June 2010
Forest Hills Pony Club NewsletterCurrent, and previous, copies of the Forest Hills monthly newsletter, Neddy's News, are available for download below.
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Lisa Teixeira, Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Nationals Merchandise - 50% offLast chance to purchase 2009 National Championships merchandise - now 50% off. Download the Order Form below.
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Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 4 January 2010
2010 State Championships Media Coverage
We have set up a google alert to let us know when ever Pony Club is mentioned in online media. This page will be updated as news comes though the alert.
If your Pony Club has been featured in a newspaper, magazine or the like, scan in the article and email to marketing@pcansw.org.au, or post us the article and we will scan it and post it online. If you know the link to your story online, email it through and we will post it here.
Media Coverage for 2010 State Championships
Dressage 28-29 August 2010 @ Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre
Intenational Mounted Games August 2010 @ UK
National Mounted Games 23 July 2010 @ Nambour QLD
Showjumping 10-11 July 2010 @ Kendall Showground (Zone 9)
Jumping Equitation 15-16 May 2010 @ Worrigee Equestrian Common (Zone 28)
Sporting & Campdrafting 17-18 April 2010 @ Glen Innes (Zone 13)
National Mounted Game 24 July 2010 @ Nambour, QLD
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Lisa Teixeira, Monday, 4 January 2010
Which Pony Clubs are in the News? BLACKTOWN & MORE
We have set up a google alert to let us know when ever Pony Club is mentioned in online media. This page will be updated as news comes though the alert.
If your Pony Club has been featured in a newspaper, magazine or the like, scan in the article and email to marketing@pcansw.org.au, or post us the article and we will scan it and post it online. If you know the link to your story online, email it through and we will post it here.
News Coverage for 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
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