Article and photographs courtesy of Jackie Perring
Zone 6 Pony Club held their annual Show Jumping championships on Sunday 22nd February 2012 at Rylstone. Zone 6 is made up of clubs from Hargraves/Triamble, Mudgee, Rylstone, Coolah, Gulgong & Dunedoo and with 48 riders from zone and other areas competing, there was always going to be some tough competition.
Under grey threatening skies, the riders competed in three jumping events throughout the day to gain points to vie for the Champion ribbon and rug.
The champions for the day were;
A Grade: Bligh Mackander (Mendooran) (Photo 1), Reserve champion Ali Henderson (Coolah) tied with Rebecca Croake (Mudgee).
B Grade Associates: Laura Rae (Hargraves/Triamble) (photo 2) tied with Jessica Wilkinson (Rylstone) (photo 3), Reserve champion Kirralee Martin.
B Grade: Sophie Hamilton-Smith (Quirindi) (Photo 4), Reserve champion Maddie Cox (Dunedoo)
C Grade: Mikayla Wilkinson (Rylstone) (Photo 5), Reserve champion Maddy Nemec (Mudgee).
D Grade: Annalise Wilson (Mudgee) (Photo 6), Reserve champion Lucy Horden (Denman).
E Grade: Brianna Radzievic (Gulgong) (Photo 7), Reserve champion Sam Nairne (Cassilis).
Zone 6 Pony Club NSW would also like to thank their sponsors, Husbands Saddlery, Langswear Mudgee, Bemy Stock Horses Coolah, Springvale Pastoral Company Coolah, McCarroll Motors Mudgee, Euralla Stock Horses Glen Alice, Gulgong Stock and Rural and Mudgee Vet Hospital without whom, this day would not have been such a success.
Jackie Perring
Zone 6 Publicity Officer.
Australian Pony Club...the cradle of Olympians
Lisa Mulquiney, Friday, 27 January 2012
An Eventful Life as written a lovely article on the role that the Australian Pony Club has played in our equestrian medal count. Please click here for the full story.
A Clinic on the Sydney 2000 Olympic Course Contributes to its Development
Lisa Mulquiney, Friday, 27 January 2012
A Clinic on the Sydney 2000 Olympic Course Contributes to its Development
The Sydney International Eventing committee, all hardworking volunteers, dedicated yet another weekend of their time to organise a popular cross country clinic at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Over 200 riders took advantage of the unique opportunity to train their horses at the venue where Australia won gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Twelve of NSW's best Eventing coaches worked with a variety of levels, from Newcomers through to One Star riders. Groups were guided through elements such as the water, the bank and some of the more difficult lines on the lower level tracks, giving them the confidence and skills required for safe riding in both One and Three Day Events. This level of training was well received by competitors at the beginning of the 2012 Eventing season.
All proceeds from the clinic will be put towards extensive upgrades planned for the course in 2012. A number of new jumps, a new water complex and work on the footing will be completed over the next few months in time for the Sydney International Three Day Event in April. A number of sponsorship opportunities exist for businesses interested in becoming part of Australia's Olympic legacy, with Adopt-a-Jump packages proving very popular.
"We were thrilled with the turn out at the clinic," said Angela Shacklady, a volunteer on the SIE committee and owner of the Olympic Silver Medal winning horse All Luck ridden by Shane Rose in 2008. "It is essential that the course in Sydney continues to be one of the best in the world so that our horses and riders can continue their winning tradition at the Olympic Games. All money raised from the clinic will be used to help fund the significant course changes but sponsors are also needed to complete the upgrade."
International Course Designer, Mike Etherington-Smith from Great Britain, who designed the original Sydney 2000 Olympic course, returned to Australia this month, thanks to support from Equestrian Australia and the High Performance Program, to begin the process of giving the famous track a new look for 2012 and beyond. Whilst in Sydney Mike also worked closely with Australian course Designer Ewan Kellett and builder Brett Ryan on plans to develop the course further, providing a wonderful opportunity for riders of all levels to compete on world class courses.
The 3* Class at the April Sydney International Three Day Event is the final qualifier for Australian and New Zealand based riders aiming for the London Olympics later this year. The event is set to be an exciting show down between a number of the short listed competitors, including Sydney 2000 Gold medallist Stuart Tinney and 2008 Silver medallist Shane Rose.
Thank you to the Eventing coaches who attended the clinic - Hamish Cargill, Annabel Armstrong, Jade Findlay (pictured), Aaron Moyes, George Sheridan, Sandy Lucas, Tallara Barwick, Judy Fasher, Sam Fasher, Fiona Hughes, Peter Gillis and Sam Lyle.
Photo Caption - NSW Eventing Coach Jade Findlay explains the finer points of riding cross country. Jade is co-owner of HP Leilani, ridden by Chris Burton, who are on the short list for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Photo by Furdography.
Including - 3*, 2* & 1* Eventing Classes, FEI Greater Sydney World Cup Show Jumping Qualifier, NSW State Equitation Championships, Master Classes
Sponsors – Australian Sports Commission, NSW Dept of Communities, Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Equestrian Australia, Equestrian NSW, Eventing NSW, Jumping NSW, NSWIS, Clubs NSW, IRT, CrossCountry™ App
Supporters - You Tarzan, Communica, Horse Deals, The Horse Magazine, Deloitte.
Event Statistics (from 2011)
Sponsors for 2011 - ASC, NSW Sport & Rec, SIEC, Equestrian Australia, Equestrian NSW, Eventing NSW, NSWIS, Clubs NSW, Telstra, Virgin Australia, Sydney City Toyota, Harbour It, Tarraleah Park, Over the Top Equipment, Racenet Bloodstock, Equitak Excel, Horsezone.com.au, Agnes Banks Equine Clinic, Horseland, IRT, Giddi Up, Motorola, Mandavilla Catering, Mount Benson Vineyard, Prydes EasiFeed, ABS Bloodstock, The Lenton Family, Green Option, Musto, Main Event Photography, You Tarzan, Communica, Horse Deals, The Horse Magazine, Deloitte.
Number of Volunteers in 2011 - 300
Number of entries in 2011- 122 Eventing (including 15 CCI3* competitors & 29 Telstra Young Event Horse Championship competitors) + 600 Show Jumping rounds
Event Riders from Australia (ACT – 0, WA - 5, SA - 2, VIC - 9, NSW - 92, QLD - 12, TAS - 2), New Zealand - 2; Finland - 1, USA - 1, Japan - 1;
46 ex-racehorses competed in 2011 - Harbour IT CCI3*- 7, Tarraleah Park CCI2* - 8, Equitek Excel CCI1*- 9, Over the Top Equipment CCN Pre Novice - 10, Telstra Australian Young Event Horse 7 Year Old Championships - 1; 6 Year Old Championships - 8, 5 Year Old Championships - 3 (Total career race winnings of ex-racehorses competing $520,595)
Class
Rider
Horse
Racing History
Prize
Harbour IT CCI 3* - finished 7th
Keira Byrnes
FOX HILL
"Trust No One" 65 10-8-11 $112 265
$112,265
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 13th
Lauren Lim
BURDEKIN LAD
"Burdekin Lad" 1994 41 5-6-5 $80 755
$80,755
Tarraleah Park CCI 2* - finished 8th
Isabel English
CIL DARA GEORGE
"Gait" Aus 2003 7 runs 1-0-0 $66 200
$66,200
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - Eliminated
Clancy Douglass
ASSUME THE CROWN
"Assume the Crown" 49 5-4-5
$52,445
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 3rd
Jessamy Walsh
BETTER ON SUNDAY
"Sunday's Dreams" 32 2-2-6 $36 440
$36,440
6YO Young Event Horse - finished 2nd
Rachel Watts
DUNCAN
"Bureacratic" 11 4-0-1 $36, 100
$36,100
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 20th
Alice Hirst
BANDMAN
"Bandman" 45 2-8-5 $27 455
$27,455
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - Withdrawn
Eleanor Osborne
AIM HIGH
"Nicolo Sequalo" 14 2-2-0
$25,600
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - finished 9th
Jessica Cocks
REGAL ROYALE
"Esemes" 41 2-6-1 $22055
$22,055
Harbour IT CCI 3* - finished 9th
Shay Smith
HITMONCHAN
"Hitmonchan" 15 2-1-1- $15, 250
$15,250
Harbour IT CCI 3* - DNS
Dominic Ingvall
KITARA DIAMOND EDITION
"Condo" 25 - 3-3-3 $11,860
$11,860
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - DNS
Emily Dockray
UNDER CONTRACT
"Panasonic Boy"17 -0-4-0
$8,150
Over The Top CCN PreNovice
Angela Cohen
JAZZANOVA
"Bo Cossack" 3 1-1-0 $7 650
$7,650
Tarraleah Park CCI 2* - DNS
Bella Mowbray
STAR VISION
"Shepherd's Star" 23-1-5-4 $7 200
$7,000
Harbour IT CCI 3* - Eliminated (was 2nd after cc)
Victoria Luxford
PERFECT ENCOUNTER
"Stressed Out" 16 1-1-0 $5280
$5,280
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 13th
Lauren Balcomb
DOUBLE DARE
"King Clip" 16 0-1-1- $3 250
$3,250
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - Eliminated
Hayley Frielick
MY HAPPINESS
"Happy Freedom" 7 0-1-0 $1 890
$1,890
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - Eliminated
Jeremy Ayton
BIBILAH
"Biblah" 7 0-1-0 $700
$700
Tarraleah Park CCI 2* - finished 6th
Kirby Delamont
BADGER BAY
"Mighty Rein" 9 0-0-0 $250
$250
$520,595
All media enquiries welcome. High resolution images available.
The Olympic sport of Eventing (also known as Horse Trials) is the equestrian triathlon where the three phases of dressage, cross country and show jumping are completed by the same horse/rider combination. This is a true test of fitness and horse management and a sport in which Australia has excelled at, winning its first Gold Medal in Rome in 1960, Bronze in Montreal 1976, and more recently won three consecutive Gold Medals (Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000) and a Silver Medal in Hong Kong (2008). It is also one of the few sports where men and women compete on equal terms and the genuine amateur can compete against an Olympic Champion.
·Dressage is the first test which comprises a set sequence of compulsory movements in an arena 20m wide and 60m long. At the highest level the test is judged by three international judges who are looking for balance, rhythm, suppleness and most importantly, obedience of the horse and its' harmony with the rider.
·Cross Country consists of the challenge of more than 35 natural obstacles over approximately 4km that has to be jumped inside an optimum time. This phase is filled with thrills and spills.
·Show Jumping is the final phase of the competition consisting of one round of jumping with a maximum time allowed. The objective is to jump all the fences clear inside the time.
Equestrian Dictionary
CC Eventing (a combined event of Dressage, Cross Country and Jumping)
I International Event (eg. CIC, CCI)
N National Event (eg. CNC, CCN)
3DE Three Day Event (CCI or CCN)
ODE One Day Event (CIC or CNC)
The main difference between 3DE and ODE is the length of the cross country
The number of stars after the class name – i.e. CIC3* (this is 3 star level) indicates the level of the class. The more stars the higher the level and the harder the event – bigger jumps, faster speeds and more complex movements in the dressage.
Past Winners of the Sydney International 3DE
·2011 Winner CCI*** Christine Bates & Adelaide Hill - Originally from Western Australia and now residing in Wilberforce NSW, Christine Bates has been quietly at the top of Eventing for over a decade. Close to Olympic selection in 1996 with Masterprint she is now back in contention with a new team of horses, winning the Sydney International Three Day Event on the extremely talented Adelaide Hill in a nail bighting finish that had thrills and spills.
·2010 Winner CCI*** Heath Ryan & Mystery Whisper - From NSW, Heath (who also won the event in 2008 with Mystery Whisper) is a Multi-discipline Australian representative first representing Australia at the World Equestrian Games in Sweden in 1990. Since then he has represented Australia at World Equestrian Games, World Cup and Olympic Games competitions. In 2008 Heath was a member of the Australian Dressage Team for the Beijing Olympic Games. Heath has been the Assistant Coach for the Australian Olympic Eventing team three times, 1996 at the Atlanta Olympics where Australia won Gold, 2000 at the Sydney Olympics where Australia again won Gold and then at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Heath has been the Australian Three Day Event Champion three times and was the 2010 Australian Grand Prix Dressage Champion. Heath is attending the State Dressage Titles in Tamworth the same weekend chasing an Olympic qualifying score in the Dressage Discipline.
·2009 Winner CCI*** Wendy Schaeffer & Koyuna Sun Storm - From South Australia, Wendy was the youngest women to win Equestrian gold at an Olympic Games with team gold at 1996 Atlanta Games. Just nine weeks prior to the 1996 Olympics, she suffered from two broken bones in her leg which were pinned for the competition. With a sense of déjà vu Schaeffer missed out on the Sydney round of 2009 HSBC World Cup with a broken leg. She returned to form with victory at the 2009 Sydney 3DE. Wendy is currently in Europe seeking Olympic qualification on her Show Jumping horse Koyuna Sun Set.
Past Winner of the World Cup Show Jumping Class
·2011 Show Jumping Winner - Cathy Graham and Da Vinci’s Pridefrom Queensland have an impressive list of jumping successes. Major wins with Da Vinci's Pride include the Aitken's Cup and the Wentworth Saddles Mini Prix at the Summer Classic in 2009 and a 6th place in the Copabella Grand Prix in 2010. They had great success at the 2011 Sydney Royal before their victory at the 2011 Weekend of World Cups in Sydney. Cathy also holds the women's high jump record.
Next Event
·Rider Friendly Sydney Three Day Event 9-11 November 2012 including the Australian Young Event Horse Championships
Zone 23 State Dressage Photographs
Lisa Mulquiney, Wednesday, 25 January 2012
All photographs courtesy of Helen Wilkinson.
Brodie achieves childhood dream at State Dressage
Lisa Mulquiney, Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Dreams came to life at the recent Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships held from the 21 to the 22January at Orange Showground.
State Dressage is the first of nine Pony Club NSW State Championships for the year. This year’s championship was hosted by Zone 3 and attracted 190 competitors from all over NSW and QLD.
For one competitor from Stoney Range Pony Club, this was the scene of childhood dreams coming true. Ever since Brodie Howe was a child she dreamt about winning three Pony Club NSW State Titles in a row in the same discipline. “One of my goals ever since I was young has been to win three PCA State Titles in a row for the same discipline, so I was so thrilled that I could do this with my horse Will,” said Miss Howe 15 and under 17 age champion.
With success in other events, Brodie is well on her way to achieving above and beyond her childhood dream having also won two State Showriding Championships in her age division. This takes Brodie’s total winnings to five overall, as she has won three Dressage and two Showriding Championships.
Brodie was very happy with how both she and her horse Doongara Will Power performed on the day. “The tests were harder than in previous, but I trained hard and I felt that they were two of the best tests I have ever done. My horse Doongara Will Power (Will) performed extremely well over the entire event. I was so thrilled that I could do this with my horse Will. He has been a very good horse to me these last 3 years and has taught me the right way to ride a horse. Wouldn't have achieved what I have to date without him,” said Miss Howe.
With Dressage out of the way, Brodie is now setting her sights on future events. “I am training both Will and my young stock horse Nick for my next upcoming events. I am competing at Canberra Royal Show, Australian Stock Horse Nationals in Tamworth and also Sydney Royal Easter Show, within the next couple of months. I am also in training for the PCA Teams of Fours for Sydney Royal Easter Show,” said Miss Howe. Pony Club NSW would like to wish Brodie the very best in these events, we look forward to the results.
The next State Championship for the Pony Club year is the Marsh Carney Saddlery Sporting and Campdrafting Championships. This year’s event held over the same weekend will be hosted by Zone 4, located at Trangie Showground, Trangie from the 14 to the 15April 2012.
The Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships is supported by Naming Rights Sponsor Equine Performance Pty Ltd, Sport and Recreation a division of Communities NSW, Mitavite official feed partner, as well as other local sponsors.
Megan wins her third State Dressage despite storms and grey ponies
Lisa Mulquiney, Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Flash flooding and hail threatened the recent Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships held over the weekend of the 21 to the 22January at Orange Showground.
Competitors arriving early on the Thursday night were met with a severe storm and heavy rain that caused flash flooding at the showground and horse yards. Spectators watched as the showground swiftly turned into a small lake as they sought shelter in near bye buildings. Thankfully the water receded by the morning and the weekend progressed without incident.
This was the first of nine Pony Club NSW State Championships for the year. The event hosted by Zone 3 attracted 190 competitors from all over NSW and QLD. Competition was close with riders competing across two separate Dressage tests with the overall champion being determined by their collective placings.
Top scores occurred across all age divisions. In the under 13 age group Jessica McDonald was the age champion riding horse Deltry Belucci from Wallsend Pony Club. Local Bathurst Pony Club rider, Sarah Farraway on Rum ‘N’ Coke took out first place in the 13 and under 15 age group. In the 15 and under 17 age group, the age champion was Brodie Howie riding Doongara Will Power from Stoney Range Pony Club. While in the 17 and under 25 age group, Megan Bryant from Cowra Pony Club, placed first on her horse Mr Jackson.
The Champion Zone with the highest scores overall was local Zone 3. Champion Zone 3 riders consisted of Alexandra Wolters Mannix, Toby Farraway, and Sarah Farraway. Zone 25 riders took out the Fitness Check prize. While NSW was the Champion State with winning riders Sarah Farraway, Brodie Howe, Megan Bryant, Caitlin Hawkins and Jessica McDonald.
Experienced competitor and winner of the 17 and under 25 age group Megan Bryant missed the storms on Thursday night but had to overcome other challenges over the weekend in order to take out the age champion title.
“The weather was of course one of the challenges at Orange, it was very unpredictable. I was lucky enough to miss the storms but I had enough trouble trying to dodge grey ponies as my horse seems to have a fear of them,” said Miss Bryant.
Overall, Miss Bryant was very happy with how both she and her horse Mr Jackson performed over the weekend. “I am very happy with my performance at State Dressage this year, I have only had Mr Jackson for twelve months and previously he had only done a bit of trail riding. It was an amazing feeling to win on a horse I have trained myself and it shows all the hard work has paid off. My horse really tried his best in both tests, even though he made a few minor mistakes in the 3C, I was still very happy with him as I knew he gave it his all,” said Miss Bryant.
This was Miss Bryant’s ninth State Dressage and third age champion win. “I competed in my first when I was eleven. I have competed six different horses over the past nine years placing on all of them and winning champion three times. 2008 with Talinga Cavalier, 2009 with Donnabella and now 2012 with Mr Jackson,” said Miss Bryant.
With a busy year ahead, Miss Bryant is “planning to compete Mr Jackson at State Jumping Equitation and maybe State Eventing if he is up to it,” said Miss Bryant. The Giddiup State Jumping Equitation Championship will be at Bi-Centennial Park, Camden from the 19 to the 20 May. The One Day Event will be from the 6 to the 7 October at Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre.
The next State Championship is the Marsh Carney Saddlery Sporting and Campdrafting Championships. This year’s event held over the same weekend will be hosted by Zone 4, located at Trangie Showground, Trangie from the 14 to the 15April 2012.
A special thanks to Zone 3 for hosting the championships, and many thanks to everyone involved who contributed to such a successful event.
The Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships is supported by Naming Rights Sponsor Equine Performance Pty Ltd, Sport and Recreation a division of Communities NSW, Mitavite official feed partner, as well as other local sponsors.
Photographs:
1. Zones photograph courtesy of Annie Worth
2. Zones photograph courtesy of Annie Worth
3. Photograph courtesy of Katy Doak
4. Photograph courtesy of Katy Doak
5. Zone 18 Dressage Team: Associate riders - Taelar Williams (holding banner), Kristen Whiting, Courtney Thompson and Dannielle Kelley, Samantha Cassilles (15-17), Chloe Campbell (13-15)
Sponsorship Opportunities deadlines
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 23 January 2012
PCANSW is seeking sponsorship for the following opportunities in 2012;
Club of the Month; Incepted in June 2007, the club of the month competition recognises one club each month for the tireless efforts of their members by rewarding the club with a prize.
Club of the Year; 2012 is the first year that this new sponsorship opportunity is to be introduced. Be the first business to support a club at this grassroots level, whilst gaining exposure to Pony Club NSW member’s state wide. The Club of the Year Award recognises and rewards a PCANSW affiliated club that during 2012, fostered participation and enjoyment at all levels of the sport, showed innovation in administration, skills development, and personal growth for members and provided opportunities for a diverse range of participants as well as a broad community appeal.
Volunteer of the Year; Launched in 2010, the volunteer of the year award recognizes the hard work and dedication of one volunteer per zone, a total of 28 recipients.
Keith Lowe Award; Named after a former state president, the Keith Lowe award recognizes associate members, 17 and under 25 years of age, who have provided practical assistance and outstanding service to their club and/or zone. One individual per zone receives the award, there are up to 28 recipients.
Pony Club NSW is committed to the sport of horse riding from a grassroots club level to elite level competition. In doing so Pony Club NSW seeks to nurture existing partnerships, and form new and exciting relationships. If you are interested in finding out more about these opportunities please access the 'Sponsorship' tab, and download the '2012 Sponsorship Opportunities' document.
Please note the booking deadlines for these opportunities.
Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 23 January 2012
Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships, 21-22 January 2012, Orange Showground, Orange.
Mike-Etherington Smith to design new Sydney CCI3* in 2012
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 23 January 2012
Mike-Etherington Smith to design new Sydney CCI3* in 2012
World renowned cross-country course designer Mike Etherington-Smith (GBR) returned to his Sydney 2000 Olympic course to redesign the 3* track for the 2012 Sydney International Three Day Event, the final selection event for Australian based London Olympic contenders. The Sydney International Eventing Committee were excited to spend an afternoon with Mike discussing his vision for the new course and have released a You Tube Clip of his insights into the Sydney 3* track.
Mike Etherington-Smith, one of the world’s leading cross-country course designers, was the original course designer for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Mike ES was also responsible for the track at 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong. He was the Technical Delegate for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and Technical Advisor for the 2006 World Equestrian Games (Germany). He was responsible for the course at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky and has designed the four-star track at Kentucky for the past twenty years.
" The Sydney venue is a great legacy for the sport. It has great topography and variety, is convenient and easily managed and provides plenty of opportunities for a course designer." said Mike Etherington-Smith. "Courses at the top end are arguably more sophisticated nowadays as the standard of horse and rider continues to improve. A good flow and balance to the course is essential, horses and riders should have the opportunity to benefit from the experience, to have a positive experience that enables them to 'grow', to be fair at all times to the horses whilst at the same time giving enough for the riders to have to think about."
Whilst in Sydney Mike also worked with Australian course Designer Ewan Kellett and course builder Brett Ryan on the new CIC 1* and CIC 2* plans, providing a wonderful opportunity for riders of all levels to compete on world class courses. He stressed the importance of the footing to the SIEC team who will be undergoing work on the going in consultation with Wayne Roycroft. The future of the Sydney International course is also being considered, with further changes being discussed for the next few years that will see Sydney continue as one of the premier venues in Australia.
“It is critical that we maintain the Sydney International Equestrian Centre course as one of the best in the world to ensure our riders and horses have the opportunity to compete at a truly international level," said Glenn Wallace President of Sydney International Eventing.
“Mike brings new ideas to the course, and will not only design the CCI3* course but provide valuable guidance and support for our local course designer Ewan Kellet and builder Brett Ryan in developing lower level courses."
"It is vital we continuously improve the quality of our cross country courses at all levels. To have someone of Mike’s calibre work with us at Sydney is a great opportunity for the sport in Australia. SIE would like to thank Equestrian Australia, the High Performance Program and National Eventing Director Prue Barrett for their support" concluded Mr Wallace.
The new 3* course will be spectator friendly with a number of new features being built, including an exciting new water complex in a central location. The aim is to have this new complex ready for the Sydney One Day Event in February.
Sydney International Eventing is offering the naming rights to this feature fence as an exciting sponsorship opportunity for a business wishing to be involved in an exhilarating sport where Australia has a strong tradition of Olympic success.
A first hand view of the new course will be available on the SIE website when the course is completed thanks to new technology partner CrossCountry™ App, an exciting new innovation in course walking using Google satellite map and GPS tracking.
Photo Caption - Mike Etherington-Smith returns to the Sydney 2000 Olympic course. Photograph by John Lechner
Including - 3*, 2* & 1* Eventing Classes, FEI Greater Sydney World Cup Show Jumping Qualifier, NSW State Equitation Championships, Young Horse Classes, Master Classes
Sponsors – Australian Sports Commission, NSW Dept of Communities, Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Equestrian Australia, Equestrian NSW, Eventing NSW, Jumping NSW, NSWIS, Clubs NSW, IRT, CrossCountry™ App
Supporters - You Tarzan, Communica, Horse Deals, The Horse Magazine, Deloitte.
Event Statistics (from 2011)
Sponsors for 2011 - ASC, NSW Sport & Rec, SIEC, Equestrian Australia, Equestrian NSW, Eventing NSW, NSWIS, Clubs NSW, Telstra, Virgin Australia, Sydney City Toyota, Harbour It, Tarraleah Park, Over the Top Equipment, Racenet Bloodstock, Equitak Excel, Horsezone.com.au, Agnes Banks Equine Clinic, Horseland, IRT, Giddi Up, Motorola, Mandavilla Catering, Mount Benson Vineyard, Prydes EasiFeed, ABS Bloodstock, The Lenton Family, Green Option, Musto, Main Event Photography, You Tarzan, Communica, Horse Deals, The Horse Magazine, Deloitte.
Number of Volunteers in 2011 - 300
·Number of entries in 2011- 122 Eventing (including 15 CCI3* competitors & 29 Telstra Young Event Horse Championship competitors) + 600 Show Jumping rounds
·Event Riders from Australia (ACT – 0, WA - 5, SA - 2, VIC - 9, NSW - 92, QLD - 12, TAS - 2), New Zealand - 2; Finland - 1, USA - 1, Japan - 1;
·46 ex-racehorses competed in 2011 - Harbour IT CCI3*- 7, Tarraleah Park CCI2* - 8, Equitek Excel CCI1*- 9, Over the Top Equipment CCN Pre Novice - 10, Telstra Australian Young Event Horse 7 Year Old Championships - 1; 6 Year Old Championships - 8, 5 Year Old Championships - 3 (Total career race winnings of ex-racehorses competing $520,595)
Class
Rider
Horse
Racing History
Prize
Harbour IT CCI 3* - finished 7th
Keira Byrnes
FOX HILL
"Trust No One" 65 10-8-11 $112 265
$112,265
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 13th
Lauren Lim
BURDEKIN LAD
"Burdekin Lad" 1994 41 5-6-5 $80 755
$80,755
Tarraleah Park CCI 2* - finished 8th
Isabel English
CIL DARA GEORGE
"Gait" Aus 2003 7 runs 1-0-0 $66 200
$66,200
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - Eliminated
Clancy Douglass
ASSUME THE CROWN
"Assume the Crown" 49 5-4-5
$52,445
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 3rd
Jessamy Walsh
BETTER ON SUNDAY
"Sunday's Dreams" 32 2-2-6 $36 440
$36,440
6YO Young Event Horse - finished 2nd
Rachel Watts
DUNCAN
"Bureacratic" 11 4-0-1 $36, 100
$36,100
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 20th
Alice Hirst
BANDMAN
"Bandman" 45 2-8-5 $27 455
$27,455
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - Withdrawn
Eleanor Osborne
AIM HIGH
"Nicolo Sequalo" 14 2-2-0
$25,600
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - finished 9th
Jessica Cocks
REGAL ROYALE
"Esemes" 41 2-6-1 $22055
$22,055
Harbour IT CCI 3* - finished 9th
Shay Smith
HITMONCHAN
"Hitmonchan" 15 2-1-1- $15, 250
$15,250
Harbour IT CCI 3* - DNS
Dominic Ingvall
KITARA DIAMOND EDITION
"Condo" 25 - 3-3-3 $11,860
$11,860
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - DNS
Emily Dockray
UNDER CONTRACT
"Panasonic Boy"17 -0-4-0
$8,150
Over The Top CCN PreNovice
Angela Cohen
JAZZANOVA
"Bo Cossack" 3 1-1-0 $7 650
$7,650
Tarraleah Park CCI 2* - DNS
Bella Mowbray
STAR VISION
"Shepherd's Star" 23-1-5-4 $7 200
$7,000
Harbour IT CCI 3* - Eliminated (was 2nd after cc)
Victoria Luxford
PERFECT ENCOUNTER
"Stressed Out" 16 1-1-0 $5280
$5,280
Over The Top CCN PreNovice - finished 13th
Lauren Balcomb
DOUBLE DARE
"King Clip" 16 0-1-1- $3 250
$3,250
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - Eliminated
Hayley Frielick
MY HAPPINESS
"Happy Freedom" 7 0-1-0 $1 890
$1,890
"Equitak" Excel CCI 1* - Eliminated
Jeremy Ayton
BIBILAH
"Biblah" 7 0-1-0 $700
$700
Tarraleah Park CCI 2* - finished 6th
Kirby Delamont
BADGER BAY
"Mighty Rein" 9 0-0-0 $250
$250
$520,595
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The Olympic sport of Eventing (also known as Horse Trials) is the equestrian triathlon where the three phases of dressage, cross country and show jumping are completed by the same horse/rider combination. This is a true test of fitness and horse management. Eventing is the equestrian discipline at which Australia has excelled with numerous Olympic Medals including gold ten years ago at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. It is also one of the few sports where men and women compete on equal terms and the genuine amateur can compete against an Olympic Champion.
Dressage is the first test which comprises a set sequence of compulsory movements in an arena 20m wide and 60m long. At the highest level the test is judged by three international judges who are looking for balance, rhythm, suppleness and most importantly, obedience of the horse and its' harmony with the rider.
Cross Country consists of the challenge of more than 35 natural obstacles over approximately 4km that has to be jumped inside an optimum time. This phase is filled with thrills and spills.
Show Jumping is the final phase of the competition consisting of one round of jumping with a maximum time allowed. The objective is to jump all the fences clear inside the time.
Past Winners of the Sydney International 3DE
2011 Winner CCI*** Christine Bates & Adelaide Hill - Originally from Western Australia and now residing in Wilberforce NSW, Christine Bates has been quietly at the top of Eventing for over a decade. Close to Olympic selection in 1996 with Masterprint, she is now back in contention with a new team of horses, winning the Sydney International Three Day Event on the extremely talented Adelaide Hill in a nail bighting finish that had thrills and spills.
·2010 Winner CCI*** Heath Ryan & Mystery Whisper - From NSW, Heath (who also won the event in 2008 with Mystery Whisper) is a Multi-discipline Australian representative first representing Australia at the World Equestrian Games in Sweden in 1990. Since then he has represented Australia at World Equestrian Games, World Cup and Olympic Games competitions. In 2008 Heath was a member of the Australian Dressage Team for the Beijing Olympic Games. Heath has been the Assistant Coach for the Australian Olympic Eventing team three times, 1996 at the Atlanta Olympics where Australia won Gold, 2000 at the Sydney Olympics where Australia again won Gold and then at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Heath has been the Australian Three Day Event Champion three times and was the 2010 Australian Grand Prix Dressage Champion. Heath is attending the State Dressage Titles in Tamworth the same weekend chasing an Olympic qualifying score in the Dressage Discipline.
·2009 Winner CCI*** Wendy Schaeffer & Koyuna Sun Storm - From South Australia, Wendy was the youngest women to win Equestrian gold at an Olympic Games with team gold at 1996 Atlanta Games. Just nine weeks prior to the 1996 Olympics, she suffered from two broken bones in her leg which were pinned for the competition. With a sense of déjà vu Schaeffer missed out on the Sydney round of 2009 HSBC World Cup with a broken leg. She returned to form with victory at the 2009 Sydney 3DE. Wendy is currently in Europe seeking Olympic qualification on her Show Jumping horse Koyuna Sun Set.
Past Winner of the World Cup Show Jumping Class
2011 Show Jumping Winner - Cathy Graham and Da Vinci’s Pridefrom Queensland have an impressive list of jumping successes. Major wins with Da Vinci's Pride include the Aitken's Cup and the Wentworth Saddles Mini Prix at the Summer Classic in 2009 and a 6th place in the Copabella Grand Prix in 2010. They had great success at the 2011 Sydney Royal before their victory at the 2011 Weekend of World Cups in Sydney. Cathy also holds the women's high jump record.
Next Event
·Rider Friendly Sydney Three Day Event 9-11 November 2012
Assistance in Masters Research Project
Lisa Mulquiney, Thursday, 19 January 2012
I am exploring the distribution of asymmetric responses in ridden horses. This is help to clarify the relationship between riders’ handedness and asymmetry in horses they ride. Assessing horses through riders’ reports, and determining the degree to which each participant is aware of their own asymmetry will promote harmony at the horse-rider interface.
To characterise the distribution of rider and horse asymmetry, I need numerous participants from all equestrian disciplines to complete a 10 minute online survey. Prior to the questionnaire, participants will also be invited to complete a non-compulsory observational component that will require observation of their horse. This will take additional time to complete. The information sheet that is available for download below, provides further information to be read prior to stating the survey. The only requirement of participants is that they are over 16 years of age and have ridden their horse for a period of 12 months or longer. They must use only one horse for the survey and complete the survey only once.
I would be most grateful if you could provide your membership with the attached information sheet, along with the following link to the survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/asymmetry).
If you would like further information, please feel free to contact me any time.
From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 January Walcha Pony Club hosted the 52nd Zone 13 Jamboree. Over 190 riders from ten clubs in the zone converged on Walcha Showground to compete in several disciplines including dressage, drafting, showjumping, hack Classes and sporting events. In what were three very warm conditions, keen riders from all clubs produced some outstanding results.
Glen Innes Pony Club riders were on top of their game for the three days claiming several trophies including the Sub Junior and Senior Team aggregates. Luke Kiehne, Sam Donnelly and Brendan Weiss all performed superbly for their club and greatly assisted with the final club pointscore pushing Glen Innes 13 points ahead of Inverell to claim top honours and take out the JM Sinclair Memorial Cup. Congratulations Glen Innes.
Inverell performed consistently throughout the competition, and in what was an extremely close contest Inverell's Reece Graham claimed the the Mervyn Beard Memorial Trophy for the overall fastest flag race. Host club Walcha also had some great results placing them third overall. Walcha took out the Campdraft Trophy, and their top performer over the three days was Shae Partridge who won her dressage, took out champion in her age group, the junior overall highest pointscore and was a member of the winning Walcha team which posted the highest aggregate score in the junior division.
Armidale performed superbly in the hack classes, and wasted no time in taking out the Dressage title on the first day of competition. Armidale also claimed the Trophy for the highest aggregate Associate Team, with Sam Hanlan also winning the highest overall pointscore for an Associate rider.
Tenterfield claimed the Bundarra Trophy for highest pointscore which is contested by the six smallest clubs attending the Jamboree. Bundarra, Emmaville, Guyra, Kingstown and Uralla all had riders place in finals and take out events.
Congratulations to all the riders who attended this year's Zone 13 Jamboree, and those who came away with age champion and reserve ribbons. You all can be very proud of the wonderful sportsmanship shown over the three days. Uralla will host Zone 13's next Jamboree to be held in January 2013.
Photographs:
1. Sub Junior Team Glen Innes
2. Bend Callan Moffatt Guyra
3. Lillie Kelly, Isabelle Kelly, Charlie Smith and Harry Kelly
Education workshops for NSW Sports Federation
Lisa Mulquiney, Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Education Workshops for NSW Sports Federation
January
Workshop
Venue
Date
Time
Presenter
Cost
Marketing your Club
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
12th Jan
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Media releases and sponsorship proposals
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
12th Jan
9.30- 12.30
Julie Stafford
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Port Macquarie
Tues
17th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
Communication skills with different generations
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
17th Jan
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Ashfield
Wed
18th Jan
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Homebush
Wed
18th Jan
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Mel Cantwell
$60
Managing Volunteers
Southern Highlands
Thurs
19th Jan
7 - 9pm
John Morris
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
19th Jan
9.30 - 12pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Planning your Club's future
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
19th Jan
1 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Tues
24th Jan
7 - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Planning your Club's future
Port Macquarie
Tues
24th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
MPIO ( Member Protection information officer)
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
24th Jan
9.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$120
Managing Volunteers
Mount Annan
Wed
25th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Central Coast
Mon
30th Jan
6.30- 8.30
Geoff Johnson
$60
Writing winning Grants
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
31st Jan
6.30 - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
February
Workshop
Venue
Date
Time
Presenter
Cost
Managing Volunteers
Newcastle - Hunter Academy
Mon
13th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
Cyber safety in sporting Clubs
Sydney Olympic Park
Mon
13th Feb
1pm - 3pm
Chris Woutersz
$60
Cyber safety in sporting Clubs
Central Coast - MIngara
Wed
15th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Chris Woutersz
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Wed
15th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Managing Volunteers
Homebush
Wed
15th Feb
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Mel Cantwell
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Mount Annan
Wed
15th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Marketing your Club
Sydney CBD
Wed
15th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Sarah O'Gorman
$60
Managing Volunteers
Port Macquarie
Thurs
16th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$75
Committee Roles and Effective meetings
Central Coast
Mon
20th Feb
6.30-8.30pm
Geoff Johnson
$75
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Hexham
Mon
20th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
21st Feb
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Media releases and sponsorship proposals
Ashfield
Wed
22nd Feb
6.30am - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Southern Highlands
Thurs
23rd Feb
7pm - 9pm
John Morris
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Newcastle - Hunter Academy
Mon
27th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
Writing winning Grants
Ashfield
Tues
28th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Mount Annan
Thurs
2nd Feb
6.00pm -9pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Harassment, abuse and Child protection - the basics
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
2nd Feb
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
2nd Feb
9.30 - 12pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Planning your Club's future
Hexham
Mon
6th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Tues
7th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Leadership Skills and Managing Change
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
7th Feb
9.30 - 12.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Writing winning Grants
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
7th Feb
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Marketing your Club
Ashfield
Wed
8th Feb
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Leadership Skills and Managing Change
Port Macquarie
Wed
8th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
March
Workshop
Venue
Date
Time
Presenter
Cost
Communication skills and the generation gap
Ashfield
Thurs
8th March
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Central Coast
Mon
5th March
6.30 - 8.30pm
Geoff Johnson
$60
Writing winning Grants
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Wed
21st March
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Managing Volunteers
Hexham
Mon
5th March
6pm - 8pm
Helen O'Neill
$60
Marketing your Club
Mount Annan
Thurs
15th March
1pm - 3pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Writing winning Grants
Mount Annan
Sat
3rd March
11am - 1pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Newcastle - Hunter Academy
Mon
12th March
6pm - 8pm
Helen O'Neill
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Sydney CBD
Wed
21st March
6pm - 8pm
Sarah O'Gorman
$60
Presentation Skills
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
1st March
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
While these courses are run by other sporting bodies members of pony club are welcome to attend. For more information and to make a booking please visit www.sportnsw.com.au
Urgent reminder of Graham Davey Showjumping Judging Clinic
Lisa Mulquiney, Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Urgent reminder of Graham Davey Showjumping Judging Clinic, 11th & 12th February to be held at The Services Club, Parkes, $20.00 for pony club members $35.00 for non members. For further information please contact Maree Clark 0429 952 426 or 02 6895 2426
Leeton Pony Club pink rally day
Lisa Mulquiney, Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Leeton Pony Club pink rally day
Article and photographs courtesy of Robyn Trodahl
Leeton Pony Club, on Sunday 4 December 2011, held a pink ribbon rally day to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
23 riders ranging in age from 3 to 23 years attended the rally coming from Leeton, Griffith and Narrandera pony clubs. Horses and riders were decorated in pink before the fun and games began. Riders and spectators took part in games like pony twist, musical cups, egg and spoon race, tyre relays and biscuit eating races.
The canteen sold pink food and drinks as well as having a donation bucket available. All participants had a great day and went away happy that they had combined the fun of pony club with raising funds for a worthwhile charity.
Event organiser and the club’s senior instructor, Robyn Troldahl was extremely happy with the day.
“It went well beyond my expectations with over $480 being raised” she said. “I would have been really happy to make $150 so I was very pleased with the end result.”
“The idea for the day came after a close family member was diagnosed with the disease and I wanted to combine a fun day of activities for our pony club members with fundraising for this worthwhile cause”.
Photo caption;
1. Georga West really pink
2. Kids relaxing
3. Whole group
2012 Pony Club NSW State Camp
Lisa Mulquiney, Tuesday, 17 January 2012
The 19th Annual Pony Club NSW State Camp was held recently from Sunday 8 January to Friday 13 January 2012, at the prestigious Sydney International Equestrian Centre at Horsley Park. The camp held every year in January brings together sixty of the top riders in the state and is a highlight of the Pony Club year.
The sixty young riders who are selected must be of State Championship standard, between the ages of 13 and 24, and recommended by their Zone Chief Instructor. Fifteen riders are selected from each of the disciplines, Dressage, Showjumping, Mounted Games and Eventing.
With riders who travelled from pony clubs all over NSW, this year’s camp attracted a strong contingent of riders from Forest Hills, and Bungendore Pony Clubs.
The camp is aimed at providing instruction for the riders in order to develop their skills in their chosen discipline. Riders are divided into groups of five to receive one hour of instruction in the mornings and afternoons of each day. Instruction is given from some of the country’s highest qualified instructors in each of the respective disciplines. This year’s coaches included Sam Lyle as the Eventing Coach, Jamie Coman from Victoria as the Showjumping Coach, Carolyn Earl also from Victoria as the Dressage Coach, and Dave Harris and Phil Logue coaching the Mounted Games. From all reports the coaches were impressed with the standard of riders at this year’s camp.
Each day the riders stick to a program that is designed not only to ensure the riders develop their skills in their chosen discipline but also to ensure they grow on an individual basis. The camp is not just about instruction, emphasis is also placed on developing team work with riders rostered on to perform daily chores.
Importance is also placed on horse care. Each day the riders must feed their horses and ensure the horse’s stables are well maintained. The social aspect of the camp is also encouraged with after dinner activities such as the annual volleyball tournament between the groups of five, which is always an enjoyable part of the rider’s camp experience. Well done to the volleyball winners for 2012, Showjumping team of five, Brandon Beneke, Alice Woodlock, Steff McKillip, Phillipa Lawson and Mitch Carraro.
The success of this year’s State Camp is due to a high standard of riders, instructors and the ever present support from the hard working volunteers.
All riders can now look forward to another exciting year of Pony Club events starting with the State Dressage Championships from Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 January at Orange Showground.
The Pony Club NSW Camp is supported by Sport and Recreation a division of Communities NSW, Mitavite official feed partner as well as other local sponsors.
If you would like to see some photographs of the camp please click here.
Chaplain, Karen Moreton on leave until March 2012
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 16 January 2012
Karen Moreton, chaplain and writer of the regular feature article 'Karens Column' is on leave, returning in March 2012.
Karen will be unavailable for chaplain duties until then, with her next feature article to be available in March.
All the best Karen! The Pony Club Association of NSW wishes you a safe and happy holiday!
State Championships 2012
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 16 January 2012
Equine Performance Pty Ltd State Dressage Championships, 21-22 January 2012
Sport and Recreation’s 6 month calendar for Sports Development workshops being held in the South Coast region from February to July 2012 is now available. Please find the forms below. For a detailed description of each workshop and who is encouraged to attend, further information is available on the Sport and Recreation’s website.
Sport and Recreation’s workshops may be used towards coaching re-accreditation points under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS). For further information about re-accreditation requirements and procedures, please contact you relevant State Sporting Organisation to confirm.
If you would like to enrol or find out more information, please contact the Wollongong Office on (02) 4228 5355.
Volunteers in sport are essential to the success of any Sports Club – you already know that! Therefore, these workshops are designed to be short, practical and fun - all to help you run your local Club more successfully. If you come to any 8 of these workshops, you’ll receive our new Certificate of Sports Club Administration. For more details and to book, visit www.sportnsw.com.au under Education.
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Port Macquarie
Tues
17th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
Communication skills with different generations
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
17th Jan
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Ashfield
Wed
18th Jan
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Homebush
Wed
18th Jan
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Mel Cantwell
$60
Managing Volunteers
Southern Highlands
Thurs
19th Jan
7 - 9pm
John Morris
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
19th Jan
9.30 - 12pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Planning your Club's future
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
19th Jan
1 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Tues
24th Jan
7 - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Planning your Club's future
Port Macquarie
Tues
24th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
MPIO ( Member Protection information officer)
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
24th Jan
9.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$120
Managing Volunteers
Mount Annan
Wed
25th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Central Coast
Mon
30th Jan
6.30- 8.30
Geoff Johnson
$60
Writing winning Grants
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
31st Jan
6.30 - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
February
Workshop
Venue
Date
Time
Presenter
Cost
Managing Volunteers
Newcastle - Hunter Academy
Mon
13th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
Cyber safety in sporting Clubs
Sydney Olympic Park
Mon
13th Feb
1pm - 3pm
Chris Woutersz
$60
Cyber safety in sporting Clubs
Central Coast - MIngara
Wed
15th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Chris Woutersz
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Wed
15th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Managing Volunteers
Homebush
Wed
15th Feb
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Mel Cantwell
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Mount Annan
Wed
15th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Marketing your Club
Sydney CBD
Wed
15th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Sarah O'Gorman
$60
Managing Volunteers
Port Macquarie
Thurs
16th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$75
Committee Roles and Effective meetings
Central Coast
Mon
20th Feb
6.30-8.30pm
Geoff Johnson
$75
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Hexham
Mon
20th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
21st Feb
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Media releases and sponsorship proposals
Ashfield
Wed
22nd Feb
6.30am - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Southern Highlands
Thurs
23rd Feb
7pm - 9pm
John Morris
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Newcastle - Hunter Academy
Mon
27th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
Writing winning Grants
Ashfield
Tues
28th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Mount Annan
Thurs
2nd Feb
6.00pm -9pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Harassment, abuse and Child protection - the basics
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
2nd Feb
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
2nd Feb
9.30 - 12pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Planning your Club's future
Hexham
Mon
6th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helene O'Neill
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Tues
7th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Leadership Skills and Managing Change
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
7th Feb
9.30 - 12.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Writing winning Grants
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
7th Feb
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Marketing your Club
Ashfield
Wed
8th Feb
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Leadership Skills and Managing Change
Port Macquarie
Wed
8th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
March
Workshop
Venue
Date
Time
Presenter
Cost
Communication skills and the generation gap
Ashfield
Thurs
8th March
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Central Coast
Mon
5th March
6.30 - 8.30pm
Geoff Johnson
$60
Writing winning Grants
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Wed
21st March
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Managing Volunteers
Hexham
Mon
5th March
6pm - 8pm
Helen O'Neill
$60
Marketing your Club
Mount Annan
Thurs
15th March
1pm - 3pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Writing winning Grants
Mount Annan
Sat
3rd March
11am - 1pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
The role of the Board and running effective meetings
Newcastle - Hunter Academy
Mon
12th March
6pm - 8pm
Helen O'Neill
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Sydney CBD
Wed
21st March
6pm - 8pm
Sarah O'Gorman
$60
Presentation Skills
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
1st March
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
This Sporting Life: Edwina Tops-Alexander
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 9 January 2012
This Sporting Life: Edwina Tops-Alexander
January 8, 2012 Sydney Morning Herald
Tops billing … Edwina Tops-Alexander last year. Photo: Getty Images
From the backyard to the Olympics, this star equestrian has had a little help from her friends.
Partnerships in life are so important, whether they are with family, friends, colleagues or even animals. Partnerships are how my success has been created.
In 2011, I enjoyed my most successful year to date. I signed a multi-year contract with Gucci and Jaeger-LeCoulture and I won the ''formula one of equestrian''- the Global Champions Tour. My success has been dependent on partnerships.
I grew up in Sydney. My family did not have horses but our neighbours did. I spent all my spare time with their horses. At the age of eight, I dreamt of going to the Olympics with a chestnut horse and a blue riding jacket.
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My neighbours owned an unbroken pony called Bo Jangles. One day, with no riding experience, I tied a rope to his halter and decided to get on him. For some reason he allowed it. I rode him regularly around my house and this was my first partnership with a horse.
Pony club followed and I had some competitive success. But from around age 15 I had horses that were not so good and I lost my confidence. I questioned my riding, but I could not bear to give it up.
My family bought some new horses and I found another trainer, as my first one had given up on me. I began to win, going on to win the Australian Young Rider Championships. I went from strength to strength and in my early 20s decided to test myself against the rest of the world. With the help of my supportive parents, I took a horse called Mr Dundee to Europe. I believe that everybody has one chance in life and this was mine.
It was difficult on my own but I learned so much and enjoyed the challenge. Eventually I moved to Holland and started my own business. In 2002, I rode at the world championships. In the same year I met Jan Tops, to whom I am now married. He has been the basis of my success. I would not be where I am today without him.
Things were tough at times and at one point I started to lose interest in riding. Jan then asked me if I was interested in investing in a horse called Pialotta.
Pialotta was a 14-year-old mare that had won grand prix classes with other riders. I didn't know if I was good enough to ride this horse but with the aim of finishing in the top 25 at the 2006 world championships, we ended up fourth.
I was the first Australian to achieve this result. I had an amazing partnership with Pialotta and this was when my career began to evolve.
In 2007 Jan, businessman Cees Van Opstal and I invested in a new horse called Itot du Chateau. Bonding with horses take time. Yet with Itot I felt this the first moment I jumped him.
I have enjoyed great success with Itot, including riding at the Olympic Games in 2008. So there I was on a chestnut, wearing a blue riding jacket!
I compete 48 weekends a year all over the world. I don't have much free time but I love what I do. I would prefer to live near my family but sport is full of sacrifices and if you are not prepared for this then you are not prepared to win.
There are reasons why things happen - bad horses, disappointments, a change of trainer. It is so important to find the right partnerships in life and that is why I am where I am today.
‘Rockstar’ is one way to describe Edwina Alexander on first glance. Her big designer sunglasses, handbag and high heels would be enough for someone to dismiss her as just another gorgeous celebrity. But once the tall, slim, elegantly dressed woman greets young riders from her former Pony Club, brandishing photos and posters signing autographs, her warm smile and chatty personality reassure she is still the girl who started her superstar equestrian career on a borrowed horse in a Northern Sydney backyard.
Edwina Alexander is testament to the lesson of passion and hard work are the recipe to dream fulfilment. At just eight years old Edwina’s love of horses and desire to have one of her own lead her to borrow her neighbour’s horse and join Avondale Pony Club in Sydney’s Northern Suburbs. It was through Pony Club, and this club in particular where famed Equestrian Eventing rider Shane Rose shared his early start, where her love and commitment to riding was nurtured, instilling the knowledge and skill to become the worlds leading female rider.
“It taught me a lot of discipline. I learnt the general basic and important things about how to look after a horse; care and maintenance, but especially responsibility at Avondale Pony Club.”
These values are among many that the 37 year old world champion and Olympian holds as the core of her training. Her early days riding for Avondale Pony Club taught her lessons she will never forget, and credits the work of the Pony Club Association for developing riders into adults with the skills and courage to achieve great things.
To be the top ranked female showjumper takes commitment and the skill to maintain a busy team of world class horses. The ability to manage her team and compete at the top level takes time and focus.
“Its really a matter of balance. The challenge with my job at the moment is trying to keep a good team together, and having a strong team that they can all work off each other and keep the good horses up there without having to do too much.”
Being the best has always been Alexander’s goal. A strong competitive side saw her decide to focus purely on show jumping, despite enjoying other disciplines during her Pony Club years at Avondale.
“I liked to do a bit of everything, I liked the sporting and dabbled in this and that before I decided showjumping was what I wanted to do.”
Her love of jumping and competing saw her win The Young Rider Championships at just 19 years old. From this point her plan was set. The move into the European big leagues at just 24 taught her this was where she needed to be.
“What I love most about showjumping is the challenge. Its thrilling and you have to prepare for it. It’s a fair sport so it’s a great to push yourself each time.”
For the past 13 years, Alexander has based herself in the Netherlands with her coach and now husband, Jan Tops. From married life, to competing 50 weekends of the year, life is constantly busy with training and business.
“Whenever I can I like to get to bed early, or if I get a rare moment of down time I like to just relax and watch a good movie”.
Success should be her middle name. From winning a million Euros at the Global Champions Tour, to finishing ninth overall at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Hong Kong, Alexander’s desire to be world number one is now the aim of the game.
“Its now really all about London [Olympics] and winning overall at the Global Champions Tour”.
Adding to her success in the showjumping area, her ‘Midas touch’ has seen her fame and stunning good looks help her score the Gucci contact, an initiative of Frida Giannini, the creative director of Gucci, in 2009. Adding the celebrity-esque shine to an already stellar career, Alexander’s life is far from the everyday.
But despite all of her achievements: the trophies, prize money and fashion commitments, Edwina believes you can never forget where you came from.
“Dreams come true. We all started on the same plate. I was the same as any Pony Club rider. Its basically a matter of motivation and perseverance and determination and hard work- the same as everything in life.”
From her Pony Club beginnings in the leafy grounds of Avondale, to the Olympic Podiums of the future, Edwina Alexander really is what every young rider wants to be when they grow up.
The power to achieve anything begins with courage to believe in yourself and to follow your dreams. It is this that Pony Club instilled in a young Edwina Alexander.
Mitavite Xtra-Cool Feed Bag Club Order Form
Lisa Mulquiney, Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Mitavite is the official feed partner of Pony Club NSW. Throughout 2012 Mitavite is offering Clubs the opportunity to purchase 5 bags of Mitavite Xtra-Cool feed, valued at up to $100, for the bargain price of $50. Feed will be supplied in the form of a voucher for redemption at your nearest feed store stocking Mitavite before December 2012. Simply complete theOrder Form available for download below and post, or fax, it to the state office along with cheque payment.
Information courtesy of Marion Whalan, Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Di Cullen was recognised at the Zone 16 AGM on 14 December 2011 for her contribution as the Zone Chief Instructor of Zone 16 for 18 years.
Zone 16 President, Marion Whalan, spoke of Di's tireless contribution and dedication to the riders of Zone 16 over the past 18 years and her driving desire to provide opportunities for young people via the pony club movement. Di's efforts had previously been recognised in 2005, when Di received the Zone 16 Outstanding Service Award and in 2006 when, after nomination by the Zone, Di also received the ACT Equestrian Association Volunteer of the Year Award.
Special acknowledgement was warranted at the AGM following Di's decision to step back somewhat from the mammoth volunteering effort she has made in recent years. Di remains on the Zone 16 Executive as a Vice President in 2012 and she will also continue in the ZCI role, but with a much reduced workload. In 2012, the Zone 16 Committee has decided to try a "committee" style approach to the running of the many zone events on the yet again busy 2012 Zone 16 Calendar.
Di was presented with an Annette Schneider (Burra District PC) original artwork of the Zone 16 Camp, a fabulous piece of art that had been donated by Annette earlier in the year at the Murrumbateman PC mammoth auction, run during the club's Show Jumping Spectacular in June. Recognition must go to Mark Thorek (Murrumabteman PC & Zone 16 Camp Commandant) who had the foresight in June to bid with intent for the artwork, knowing how dearly Di regards the annual Zone 16 camp, which caters for upward of 200 riders each year for an entire week. Andrew Thorek and Pat Ryan, both Associates from Murrumbateman PC, were on hand to assist in the presentation to Di. Molly Hammond and Kelsey Szcepanik, both from Hall PC were also on hand as zone 16 rider representatives to join the Zone 16 club delegates and other zone 16 members in congratulating and thanking Di for her contribution to the Zone over a long period of time.
A final note.... it is quiet fitting that the photo with this article includes Di's husband Gavin. Di made special mention of the support of Gavin, without which she could not have made such a tremendous contribution. Di and Gavin Cullen are Honorary Life Members of Zone 16, a status that was conferred by the Zone 16 Executive several years ago in recognition of their long standing contribution to the Zone.
Photo courtesy of Helen Wilkinson
Equestrian Australia & Pony Club annouce dual membership rebate media report
Lisa Mulquiney, Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Equestrian Australia and Pony Club Australia annouce dual membership rebate. Please access the link below for the full report.
NCAS Assessor Presenter Training February course dates
Lisa Mulquiney, Wednesday, 21 December 2011
The National Coaching and Officiating Accreditation Scheme assessor and presenter course dates for February. Please find the course dates and application form below.
Certificate of Sports Club Administration NSW Sports Federation Inc
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 5 December 2011
Certificate of Sports Club Administration NSW Sports Federation Inc
Attend any 8 of these workshops throughout the year and you will receive our new Certificate . Please find below the dates in January and February. More details about all of these workshops , the Certificate and the registration form can be found on our website www.sportnsw.com.au under the ‘Education’ tab.
January
Workshop
Venue
Date
Time
Presenter
Cost
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Ashfield
Wed
18th Jan
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Central Coast
Mon
30th Jan
6.30- 8.30
Geoff Johnson
$60
Managing Volunteers
Homebush
Wed
18th Jan
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Mel Cantwell
$60
Managing Volunteers
Southern Highlands
Thurs
19th Jan
7 - 9pm
John Morris
$60
Managing Volunteers
Mount Annan
Wed
25th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Committee Roles and Effective meetings
Port Macquarie
Tues
17th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
Planning your Club's future
Port Macquarie
Tues
24th Jan
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
Committee Roles and Effective meetings
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
19th Jan
9.30 - 12pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Communication skills with different generations
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
17th Jan
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Marketing your Club
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
12th Jan
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Media releases and sponsorship proposals
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
12th Jan
9.30- 12.30
Julie Stafford
$60
MPIO ( Member Protection information officer)
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
24th Jan
9.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$120
Planning your Club's future
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
19th Jan
1 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Writing winning Grants
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
31st Jan
6.30 - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Tweed
Tues
24th Jan
7 - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
February
Workshop
Venue
Date
Time
Presenter
Cost
Marketing your Club
Ashfield
Wed
8th Feb
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Media releases and sponsorship proposals
Ashfield
Wed
22nd Feb
6.30am - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Writing winning Grants
Ashfield
Tues
28th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Committee Roles and Effective meetings
Central Coast
Mon
20th Feb
6.30-8.30pm
Geoff Johnson
$60
Cyber safety in sporting Clubs
Central Coast - MIngara
Wed
15th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Chris Woutersz
$75
Managing Volunteers
Homebush
Wed
15th Feb
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Mel Cantwell
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Southern Highlands
Thurs
23rd Feb
7pm - 9pm
John Morris
$60
Committee Roles and Effective meetings
Mount Annan
Thurs
2nd Feb
6.00pm -9pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Mount Annan
Wed
15th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Helen Byfield-Fleming
$60
Leadership Skills and Managing Change
Port Macquarie
Wed
8th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
Managing Volunteers
Port Macquarie
Thurs
16th Feb
6pm - 8.30pm
Rob Moorehead
$60
Cyber safety in sporting Clubs
Sydney Olympic Park
Mon
13th Feb
1pm - 3pm
Chris Woutersz
$75
Harassment, abuse and Child protection - the basics
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
2nd Feb
1.30 - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Leadership Skills and Managing Change
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
7th Feb
9.30 - 12.30pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Managing Volunteers
Sydney Olympic Park
Thurs
2nd Feb
9.30 - 12pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
21st Feb
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Writing winning Grants
Sydney Olympic Park
Tues
7th Feb
1pm - 4pm
Julie Stafford
$60
Marketing your Club
Sydney CBD
Wed
15th Feb
6pm - 8pm
Sarah O'Gorman
$60
Committee Roles and Effective meetings
Tweed
Tues
7th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
Resolving Conflict in your Club
Tweed
Wed
15th Feb
7pm - 9pm
Belinda Doman
$60
PCANSW Sponsorship 2012
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 5 December 2011
PCANSW is seeking sponsorship for the following opportunities in 2012;
Club of the Month, Club of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Keith Lowe Award, International Mounted Games (IMG), Open Days, Newsletter competitions and the following State Championships. Jumping Equitation, ShowJumping, Polocrosse, Mounted Games, ODE and Show Riding.
Pony Club NSW is committed to the sport of horse riding from a grassroots club level to elite level competition. In doing so Pony Club NSW seeks to nurture existing partnerships, and form new and exciting relationships. If you are interested in finding out more about these opportunities please access the 'Sponsorship' tab, and download the '2012 Sponsorship Opportunites' document.
PCANSW GOLD Sports Safety Award Winners!
Lisa Mulquiney, Thursday, 1 December 2011
PCANSW are the GOLD winners for the Implementation and Adoption of Safe Sporting Practices at a State Level for 2011!
The award was presented for the implementation and adoption of the 'Gear Check Procedures' that is aimed at ensuring the safety of both rider and horse.
PCANSW was awarded a trophy and a $2000 voucher for Peter Wynn's Sports Store. PCANSW is yet to determine exactly how we will be using the prize but we are looking forward to using the prize to support the clubs and individuals that make PCANSW so successful.
This award was presented by the NSW Sporting Injuries Committee at Sydney Olympic Park.
Major sporting organisations, regional clubs as well as schools and universities were among 18 winners in awards that were presented across seven categories.
The 14th annual awards recognise outstanding achievement in research, injury prevention and promotion of safe sport practices.
The 2011 winners were acknowledged for a range of initiatives that included developing safety swing gates for cricket training nets, development of a hot weather policy for football and improving sweep accreditation practices for dragonboating.
Winning initiatives included training injury management volunteers to support school teams, involving students to design safety rules for playground sports and encouraging students to become formally accredited as officials to understand safe ethical play.
For a full list of the award winners please access the link below.
PCANSW is seeking Naming Rights sponsorships for Sporting, Campdrafting, Jumping Equitation, Showjumping, Polocrosse, Mounted Games, One Day Event and Show Riding in 2012. The booking deadline for both Sporting and Campdrafting is fast approaching!
PCANSW State Championships are annual events offering riding members the opportunity to compete against some of the best riders from across the state gaining valuable experience as well as learning sportsmanship and fair play.
Pony Club NSW is committed to the sport of horse riding from a grassroots club level to elite level competition. In doing so Pony Club NSW seeks to nurture existing partnerships, and form new and exciting relationships. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity please access the 'Sponsorship' tab, '2012 State Championship Opportunites'.
2012 Sponsorship and Advertising Rates
Lisa Mulquiney, Monday, 31 October 2011
2012 Sponsorship and Advertising Rates
Pony Club NSW is committed to bringing the sport of horse riding into and beyond the 21st century. In doing so Pony Club NSW seeks to nurture existing partnerships, and form new and exciting relationships. The 2012 Pony Club NSW Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities are now available. We look forward to you joining with us as we continue to lead the way in developing the sport of horse riding from a grassroots level to elite level competition.
For more information or if you wish to download the relevent forms please access the link below.
Sustainable Horse Management on Small Properties Field days and Seminar
Lisa Mulquiney, Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Sustainable Horse Management on Small Properties Field days and Seminar
The Molonglo Catchment Group (a non-profit community organisation) are holding a one day seminar and several field days in the Southern Tablelands on “Sustainable Horse Management on Small Properties” by Jane Myers and Alison Elvin.
Please access the links below for two flyers for relevant information on these events between November 2011 and February 2012.
Please access the link below for a recent Media Release from the Senator, the Hon. Joe Ludwig, regarding 'New Levies Covering Horse Disease Outbreaks'.
If you would like more information please click here to visit the Horse Industries Council website.
On Tues/Wed 4th & 5th October, a number of lucky Zone 16 riders took part in a Junior Regional Eventing School at Bungendore, with Sam Lyle as the instructor. As it was the only regional School to be held by Zone 16 this year, most of the cost was met by PCANSW, with riders getting top instruction at the hugely subsidised cost of $20 each. There were three groups, with each group having one hours flatwork and 1.5 hours of showjumping on the first day, and two hours of cross country on the second. The cross country course looked fabulous after a very successful hazard reduction by the Bungendore Bushfire Brigade, led by Mark Thorek, which has completely transformed the grounds.
Here’s what our riders said:
“I really liked that Sam helped everyone with their own problems and had different techniques that everyone could use to help them”. (Clementine)
“I really loved the Clinic. I liked how Sam helped with everyone’s’ problems all at once. Getting to see the Bungendore course was also great.” (Kathleen)
“The school was really fun; the groups were small, the sessions were a good length, the instruction was great, and everyone got individual feedback. There was very little sitting around, lots happened during the lessons. We were also given opportunities to try slightly more difficult fences while still staying safe. I learned heaps and had a great timeJ” (Ros)
“I really enjoyed the chance to school cross country on my new horse. Sam was really helpful with my showjumping” (Francesca)
“Sam encouraged us to jump at our full potential, but we didn’t have to jump anything we didn’t want to.” (Emma)
“It was really good that Sam encouraged us to jump higher, but he would not let us jump anything we were not confident about” (Hannah)
“The best thing was that Sam really helped us to build our confidence” (Kirsty)
“ I want to do more of his clinics! Sam taught me that I have to keep my legs more forward and ride straight to the jumps. I feel a lot more confident of the higher jumps now.” (Keira)
“It was a really good clinic. I learned that I need to keep my hands soft and ride straight to and away from the jumps. Don’t push too much towards the jump, have a softer approach. We all got equal opportunity to ride all the jumps on the course.” (Myf)
“It was packed full of information. Jack improved lots, and it was lots of fun.” (Caitlyn)
“It was really fun. Sam helped me get my horse over the trakhener and taught me to keep my leg on.” (Rebecca)
“I really enjoyed the cross country. Jim was really good and I jumped the A grade brush!” (Jordan)
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