Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc P O Box 563 Maryborough Qld 4650 Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc. Newsletter June 2017 Monthly meetings are usually on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th July 2017 at the Federal Hotel (6.30pm for 7.00pm). 2016 M.A.R.C. Committee Members: Pam Thurlow President Ph: 4122 2075 Email: cullow5451@telstra.com MSEP User Grp Rep. Mob: 0427 122 965 Petrea Bates Vice President Ph: 4122 1162 Email: premiumbates@gmail.com Treasurer Assistant Mob: 0407 694 794 Show Assistant Rally Assistant Jenny Birch Secretary Ph: 4121 2435 Email: peterjennybirch@hotmail.com Mob: 0408 062 480 Lynne Larkin Dressage Co-ordinator Ph: 4128 7044 Email: larkin26@bigpond.com Web Page Manager Mob: 0447 249 912 Leah Van Tonder Dressage Assistant Ph: 4123 2172 Email: leahcantle@bigpond.com Mob: 0419 971 970 Marilyn Costigan Treasurer Ph: 4124 6243 Email: marilyn.costigan@hotmail.com Dressage Assistant Mob: 0438 246 243 Cate Puschmann Show Coordinator Mob: 0431 544 409 Email: catepuschmann@hotmail.com Monique Shepherd Rally Coordinator Mob: 0402 126 585 Email: monza21@hotmail.com Show Assistant Facebook Admin Sally Whalan Rally Assistant Ph: 4121 0372 Email: swhalan@fcac.qld.edu.au Show Assistant Mob: 0418 512 551 Sam Howard Newsletter Editor Mob: 0439 776 561 Email: moo_clock@hotmail.com Dressage Assistant Roslyn Barker Dressage Assistant Mob: 0422 427 630 Email: roslyn.barker@gmail.com Kerry Hutson Risk Management Ph: 4129 7394 Email: pandor_35@hotmail.com Mob: 0459 900 222 Anna Szyszka Points Scorer Ph: 0403 275 886 Email: hayljim@optusnet.com.au Letter from the editor Virginia Wyatt Patron Ph: 4122 2362 Email: (n/a) 1
Letter from the Editor My goodness! Where did the first half of the year go! Apologies for my late June edition, unfortunately my brain still hasn t received the memo that we are now into the second semester!! June was quite an eventful month, both the dressage committee and the show committee ran 2 great events, I have included some information and pictures below for those interested. July is also going to be busy, with: Sat 8 th Dressage Training Day Sun 9 th Rally Show Practice (plaiting, trimming, practicing workouts etc.) Sat 22 nd Rally Slow Non-Competitive Sports & Trail Activities All details are on the MARC Website and in the Calendar on page 10. Don t forget to check out the other calendar events planned for the second half of the year, and get your nominations in on time - as we all know, the weeks pass all too fast and the events will be here before we know it!! Sam Howard Newsletter editor New club shirts! An update on the club shirts - an order was placed including the pre-orders of everyone who sent them in, and we are expecting the delivery date to be just before the dressage championships, so fingers crossed I will be handing out shirts to members to sport them proudly! Thank you to everyone who did send pre-orders, it made the job easier for guessing the majority of sizing s within the club for ordering stock. Official Dressage competition Sunday 4 June. The Official/Restricted Dressage competition went ahead on 4th June, with clear skies. This time we had dust instead of mud!! Competitor numbers were lower than our last official comp but we had four judges with over 60 tests and the two arenas in action. 2
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped with gear checking, setting up and taking down arenas, penciling, collecting sheets and scoring. Without our volunteers, these days could not be run at all and their efforts are very much appreciated by the Dressage Committee. As usual, Totally Tasty Catering provided a great service with their burgers and hot and cold drinks. Once again, it was particularly gratifying to the committee that all the competitors took the time to attend the presentation of ribbons and prize money at the end of the day, especially those who travel long distances to attend. (Pictures below show most of the happy winners at the presentation.) On Facebook and by email we have had some lovely comments about the day and the club so well done all. All in all, this was a very successful event. We are now looking forward to the two-day Dressage champs in August. Lynne Larkin Dressage Coordinator Amber Hamilton Andrea Raynel Carissa Koeppen Emma Eaton Fran Smith Hayley Bowman 3
Helen Ward Kay Bradford Petrea Bates Roselyn Barker Sue Dale Tom Kelman Vanessa Cook Leesa Collishaw Sam, Lynne and Patricia Nolan Winter show Sunday 25 th June. It looked to be a lovely fine day, and the Winter hack show ran smoothly. With a wide variety of horses and ponies shown, there was a class for everyone. Thank you to all the competitors who attended. Thanks must go out to the Show committee - Cate and Monique, you guys run a great show! Thank you to all the helpers special thanks to Donna Woodward for stewarding all day, and to the Judge Sophie Meehan - you had your work cut out for you with all the quality horses! 4
Thanks to the Totally Tasty Catering team for feeding everyone so well. Results from the Show are up on the MARC website. Cherish my Pix Photography were present on the day, if you wish to have a look at the photos taken, check out their Facebook page! (Please note - these photos were taken by club members, so not up to the standard of Cherish my Pix!) Zoe Olszowy s Frosted Hotwire during the Led classes. Aliana Rogers with Reserve led Hunter Dusty Diamond Julianna Lucas with Champion Led Hunter Pyagoras Julianna Lucas with Supreme Led Exhibit Kolbeach Cat in the Hat 5
Winner of Beginner Junior Rider Lilli Negus on Strike Sabastion Lucas on Kolbeach Cat in the Hat won the Beginner Show Horse class Madison Dunning on Biddlesden Park Nina Ricci won Reserve Champion Junior Rider Supreme Rider: Aliana Rogers on Langtree Like a Toy 6
The line up for open rider 40 years and over. Champion & Reserve Open Hunter Galloway: Petrea Bates on Land Grant & Victoria Clarke on Aisling Park Tanielle 7
Anna Szyszka on Stardust Messenger & Aliana Rogers on Langtree Like a Toy (Reserve & Champion Open Show Horse Galloway) Bianca Diefenbach on Blue Gums Gottabeadancer & Aliana Rogers on Langtree Like a Toy (Reserve & Champion Novice Show Horse Galloway) Karl Dunning on Currahee Baritone & Petrina Gear on Just Magnetic (Reserve & Champion Open Show Horse Hack) Petrina Gear & Just Magnetic with judge Sophie Meehan after winning Supreme Ridden Exhibit. 8
A cheap and easy way to get a full copy of EA Dressage rules. By Pam Thurlow Previously I used to print my own Rulebook, but because it is 180+ pages, it takes forever and costs a fortune in ink etc. One of the judges at the last comp said she had downloaded it onto a memory stick and taken it to a printer and they had printed it into a bound book for only $38, so I decided to do the same I took my memory stick to Zipprint, 355 Kent St Maryborough and they were brilliant. Printing cost $16 (double-sided) or $18 (single-sided) and they did it immediately. They offered to bind it (but I didn t ask about cost), however I asked them to the punch holes so I could put it in my ring-binder, which cost another $10. Total $28 and done in 5 minutes! And when the rules are updated (small changes each 6-12 months) I can simply print off the few changed pages and add them into my ring-binder. Food for thought!? I recently saw this article on the eurodressage website.. German Federation Reminds Members Not to Trim Whiskers and Ears The Secretary-General of the German Equestrian Federation (FN) has sent a reminder to FN members that trimming whiskers and ears is against animal welfare and forbidden in Germany. "We would like to draw your attention to the German Animal Welfare Law that trimming the vibrissae (hairs & whiskers) around eyes and muzzle, as well as clipping or cutting the hairs inside the ears of horses is prohibited. Adherence to this rule at horse shows in Germany is being supervised by German authorities. Competitors can be fined if their horses are found unlawfully trimmed or clipped. Efforts should be made to educate horse-keepers about the importance of the vibrissae in equine welfare, and to ensure that trimming is not required, rewarded or encouraged within competition." Trimming the vibrissae has been made illegal in Germany in 1998 for welfare reasons, but is permitted in the majority of countries. Whiskers and ear hair might look untidy and spoil the immaculate turn-out of competition horses, but even though they look superficial and nonessential, they are critical to a horse's spatial awareness. They alert the horse for objects immediately in front of its eyes of or below its nose. Grazing horses rely on their whiskers to guide their muzzles toward edible food and away from other objects. The whiskers near their eyes warn them from bumping into obstacles. The article goes on to discuss some small studies which were inconclusive about the negative effects, but still. Food for thought? 9
MARC Events - 2017 Calendar Some additional events have been added. Recent additions or changes are highlighted in blue. Continue to WATCH THIS SPACE for further additions or changes! July Sat 8 Dressage Training Competition Covered Arena Program is on MARC website. Entries to Lynne Larkin close on 5 th July Sun 9 MARC Rally Practice Show preparation & workouts with Petrea Bates. Covered Arena Flyer is on MARC website. Cost $10 including facility fee. Contact Petrea (4122 1162 or 0407 694 794) for information + to RSVP Sat 22 MARC Rally Slow Non-Competitive Sports & Trail activities Mungar Covered Arena Flyer is on MARC website. Cost $10 Contact Anna (0403 275 886) for information + to RSVP August Sat 12 Fraser Coast Dressage Championships Covered Arena + Centre Ring + East Arena Sun 13 Fraser Coast Dressage Championships Covered Arena + Centre Ring + East Arena Program is on MARC website. Entries are via www.nominate.com.au and close on 1 st August. Enquiries to Lynne Larkin (4128 7044 or 0447 249 912) September Sat 02 Dressage Training Competition Covered Arena Sun 17 Spring Clean Car Boot Sale Witches Hat Car Park October Sat 7 Fraser Coast All Breeds Show Covered Arena + Centre Ring Sun 8 Fraser Coast All Breeds Show Covered Arena + Centre Ring Sat 14 Rally - Slow Sports Day Covered Arena November Sat 4 t.b.c. Covered Arena Sat 18 t.b.c. Covered Arena December t.b.c. MARC Christmas Party & Awards Night Venue t.b.c. 10
Horse Rug Repairs Pick Up and Delivery by arrangement Prompt Reliable Service - Same Day Service by arrangement Phone Petrea Bates 07 4122 1162 or 0407 694 794 Always leave a message and I will return your call asap Clean rugs appreciated or $5.00 ea to wash Direct Deposits to MARC Bank Accounts. Please only use the MARC General Account 06 4421 00906677 When making direct payments, please make it clear who the payment is from & what the payment is for. M.A.R.C Club Polo Shirt & Cap Look and feel good in the M.A.R.C Polo shirt and Cap! Variety of sizes. The Polo Shirt is rated as UPF 20 and the hydrophilic properties help to keep you cool! They are a great value at: Polo shirt $25.00 Cap $10.00. Contact Virginia Wyatt on 4122 2362 to order your great matching combo! MARC is not responsible for the fees at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park (MSEP). These are set by the Fraser Coast Regional Council. Honesty Boxes are not available, & MSEP staff cannot take payments.) Payments: Online payments: www.nominate.com.au/stables/msep.asp To book and/ pay for stables/yards, cleaning bonds, facility fees and camping. Payment by credit/debit card. Or for assistance phone Nominate (07) 3118 9555 during business hours. Bonds refunded by Nominate upon inspection of the site/s. Phone Council s Customer Service 1300 794 929 To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Master/Visa credit card only. Call centre hours are 8.15am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. Visit one of Council s Customer Service Centres: To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Cash, Cheque, Master/Visa cards only. Receipting hours are 8.15am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays. 431-433 Kent Street, Maryborough; or 77 Tavistock Street, Torquay; or Forgan Terrace, Tiaro. Current Fees up until 30 June 2017: Camping Fees: $18.35 per site per night (maximum 2 nights unless staying for an event at MSEP) Equestrian Facility Fees: $7.65 per horse per day when riding anywhere on the grounds OR $229.00 Season Pass per person per year which can be paid in 2 instalments. Stable/Yard Fees: $7.65 per stable/yard from 6am to 6am or part thereof $23.00 per stable/yard cleaning bond payable in advance (refunded if stable is left clean) $11.00 per stable/yard cleaning fee payable in advance (optional no cleaning bond required 11 in this instance) Stables/yards are locked and 48 hours notice is required when making a booking. To check availability of grounds, go to Venue Website: www.maryboroughpark.com.au or contact the Venue Office on 4122 3584.