Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc P O Box 563 Maryborough Qld 4650 Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc. Newsletter January 2018 Monthly meetings are usually on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be our AGM, and held on Tuesday 30 th Jan 2018 at the Federal Hotel (6.00pm). 2017 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)
Letter from the Editor Happy New Year members! I trust everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holiday break. Welcome to a new year! As we know, with a new year comes an AGM. This year our AGM will be held on 30th January at the Federal Hotel, gathering at 6pm with nibbles provided, and then the AGM starting at 7.00pm. As always, we encourage all members to attend, all positions will be declared vacant, and nominations will be taken for committee positions. If you feel you might like to take on a job this year, by all means come along, you can even contact the existing committee members to find out more about what jobs are available, and what they involve. Some more news- the club committee have been in works with Nominate to create a system for paying and submitting club memberships through their organisation. Currently we are just ironing out a few hiccups and then we should have all our memberships up and running through nominate in the next week or two, so keep an eye out for the link on our webpage to join and pay your membership through www.nominate.com.au. A draft Calendar of MARC events for 2018 is on the MARC website. The dates for our major events have already been decided, but at the AGM we will decide what activities will be organised for the other tba days if you have any ideas on what activities you would like, please put your suggestions forward. Then keep a close eye on the MARC Calendar updates so you can plan your horsey outings for the year (and also so you can plan other social / family events so they don t clash with your horse plans!). Sam Howard Newsletter editor
MARC Christmas party and awards night. Many thanks to those who attended our Christmas party and awards night, which was held at Pam Thurlow s house, and was well attended and received. Everyone brought a plate, and the food (as usual) was delicious and plenty! The night had a Retro-Hawaiian theme, and everyone did a wonderful job with their dress, and Pam did a great job decorating. Thanks to Pam for hosting - her patio and courtyard were a great place to wind down after a successful year. Thanks Pam. Take a look at the photos below, and the results of awards won. 2017 Special Awards Club Member of the Year Monique Bonus Patron s Award Ros Barker 2017 High Point Awards - Restricted Dressage Restricted Preparatory High Point Sally Whalan Luna Eclipse Runner Up Sue Thurlow Romanza Restricted Preliminary High Point Briel Dorr Johroy Radiant Nights Runner Up Petrea Bates Land Grant Restricted Novice High Point Leesa Collishaw Meijke s Conquest Runner Up Pam Thurlow Saffira Restricted Elementary High Point Lynne Larkin Law and Order Runner Up Andrea Raynel Monolinda Calais Restricted Medium High Point Sue Dale Arnage Amalfi Runner Up Lynne Larkin Law and Order 2017 High Point Awards - Official Competitive Dressage Official Preliminary High Point Roslyn Barker Rebel Rocker Runner Up Luzette Leighton Gracie Rae Official Novice High Point Andrea Raynel Monolinda Calais Runner Up Pam Ward Tuscan Shadow Official Elementary High Point Lynne Larkin Law and Order Restricted Medium - High Point Sue Dale Arnage Amalfi 2017 High Point Awards - Show Led Show Horse High Point Petrina Gear Just Magnetic Runner Up Petrina Gear Magic FF Led Hunter High Point Petrea Bates Land Grant Runner Up John Whalan Gotico Park Sonardo
Junior Rider High Point Senior Rider High Point Runner Up Madison Dunning Petrina Gear Monique Bonus Ridden Show Horse High Point Madison Dunning Biddlesden Park Nina Ricci Runner Up Anna Szyszka Stardust Messenger Ridden Hunter High Point Petrea Bates Land Grant Runner Up Andrea Raynel Monolinda Calais Cate Puschmann, David Keevers, Leesa and Dwight Collishaw Russell Donovan, David Keevers, John Whalan & Dwight Collishaw look very relaxed as they discuss serious men s business!
Ros Barker, Leesa Collishaw, Petrea Bates and Cate Puschmann Andrea Raynel, Sam Howard, Madonna Woodward, Jenny Birch, & Jim Winn Monique Bonus and Sally Whalan
Lori Keevers & Pam Thurlow Lynne Larkin & Leesa Collishaw Julie Donovan & Jenny Birch
Not only award winners at the MARC Christmas party - but as a club, MARC was nominated for the Dressage Queensland Club of the Year award, and we won! Congratulations to the Dressage committee, and the club as a whole for running such quality dressage days and for offering a range of learning, competitive and social activities for all members. Congratulations too to Marilyn Costigan for being a finalist in the Vince Corvi Tribute Award for services to Equestrian Sport. This is a very prestigious award, so to be a finalist is an honour. You are a valuable asset to our club, and we are honoured to have you. Well done! MARC Events - 2018 Calendar The following dates & events are confirmed, but activities (tba) on some dates have not yet been decided and there may be additional events (e.g. coaching clinics, rallies) so WATCH the MARC website and facebook for updates. Additions or changes are highlighted in blue. January Sun 21 st Rally (Riding in small groups & pairs) Covered arena Flyer is on MARC website. Cost $10 including facility fee. Contact Monique monza21@hotmail.com January Tues 30 th AGM Federal Hotel More information Pam 0427 122 965 or cullow5451@telstra.com 6.00pm Finger foods with 7.00pm start AGM. All positions vacant, nominations taken on the night and all welcome February Sat 10 th tba (Dressage / Show Practice?) East arena February Sat 24 th Dressage Training Competition East arena Program & booking form is on MARC website. Entries to Lynne Larkin close Wednesday 21 st February Enquiries to Lynne Larkin 4128 7044 or 0447 249 912 or larkin26@bigpond.com March Sun 18 th Open Official & Restricted Dressage Covered arena; East arena; Witches Hat Program is on MARC website. Entries are via www.nominate.com.au and close on Thursday 8 th March Enquiries to Lynne Larkin 4128 7044 or 0447 249 912 or larkin26@bigpond.com April Sun 15 th Autumn Show Covered arena April Sun 29 th tba Covered arena May Sat 5 th tba Covered arena June Sun 3 rd Open Official & Restricted Dressage Covered arena; East arena; Witches Hat June Sun 24 th tba Covered arena June Sat 30 th Fraser Coast All Breeds Show (Breed Classes) Covered Arena July Sun 1 st Fraser Coast All Breeds Show (Rider, Show Horse & Hunter Classes) Covered arena August Sun 11 th Fraser Coast **Dressage Champs Covered arena; East arena; Witches Hat August Sat 12 th Fraser Coast **Dressage Champs Covered arena; East arena; Witches Hat September Sat 15 th tba East arena 7
September Sun 16 th tba East arena October Sat 13 th tba Covered arena; Centre ring October Sun 14 th Spring Show Covered arena; Centre ring November Sat 10 th tba Covered arena 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. 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 Old MARC Polo Shirts & Caps The old style MARC shirts have been discounted to $10.00 A Variety of sizes are still left. Caps are still good value at $10.00 The Polo Shirt is rated as UPF 20 and the hydrophilic properties help to keep you cool! Contact Virginia Wyatt on 4122 2362 to order your shirt or cap or matching combo! Contact Pam Thurlow 0427 122 965 to purchase a new shirt. Old MARC Shirt & Cap. 8
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 Phone Council s Customer Service 1300 794 929 8.15am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Master/Visa credit card only. Visit one of Council s Customer Service Centres 8.15am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Cash, Cheque, Master/Visa cards only. 431-433 Kent Street, Maryborough; or 77 Tavistock Street, Torquay; or Forgan Terrace, Tiaro. Current Fees up until 30 June 2018: 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 $100.00 Season Pass per person for 12 months from 30 June 2017. 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) Stables/yards are locked and 48 hours notice is required when making a booking. To check availability of grounds, go to www.maryboroughpark.com.au or contact the Venue Office on 4122 3584. 9