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PRESIDENT
Lucy Nicholson
0415 696 923
SECRETARY
Gillian Leach
TREASURER
Melissa Harper
03 54 33 5 295
ASSISTANT TREASURER &
UNIFORMS
Tammy Georgaloudis
GENERAL COMMITTEE &
LIBRARIAN
Emily Fairmaid
GENERAL COMMITTEE & TTT
COORDINATOR
Jenny McMillan
0411 118589
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Mandy Charman
Amanda Edwards
5428 3552
Cathy Simmons
OTHER CONTACTS
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Sarah McKenzie-Crawford
END OF YEAR AWARDS
COORDINATOR
Karen Middlebrook
Welcome to March
GISBORNE
DARC N E W S L E T T E R M A R C H 2 0 1 3 G D A R C
Welcome to a bumper edition of the
the March 2013 GDARC Newsletter.
First up some results from our competing
members on page 2 and a round up from our
President Lucy on our very own Official
Gisborne Show Jumping Day and TTT showing
events (pages 3 & 4).
We have our April Rally booked for Saturday 13th April with instructors
Nina Lloyd for Dressage and Yona Lloyd for Showjumping and Cross
Country. Write ups for these new instructors can be found along with Rally
details on page 5.
Following on from last month's interesting article on fire safety Meaghan
from the Gisborne Veterinary Clinic has provided us with advice on heat
safety (pages 6 & 7) which is rather timely with all of those heat wave
records Victoria has broken this Month.
I’m also starting to gather quite a few advertisements for upcoming
clinics, horses for sale and produce etc so don’t forget to send me an
email if you have something you would like to share with our members on
the classifieds pages (pages 9-11).
On behalf of the Committee and associated positions we hope you all
enjoy the cooler weather and the first Autumn 2013 edition of the GDARC
Newsletter.
P A G E 2
Rider’s Results for Feb & March 2013
Congratulations to the following members for representing the club
with these fantastic results.
Annelise Shortt & Avelia Di Marcello
(Felix)
Trentham Not So Midweek Dressage Series 22 February 2013
2nd – L2 2D 71.35%
2nd – L1 1D 70%
Anna & Felix at Trentham
Evelyn Crawford & Whisper Bear
2013 Golden Spurs Round two at Elco Park Lara hosted by Westcoast Adult Riders
6th – L4 Section 1 68.82
Lucy Nicholson & Cleo
Gisborne Showjumping Day 10 February 2013
4th – L3 AM7
Also congratulations to team Jump n Prance - Kristie Hess & Tiki,
Jacqueline Kemp & Cooper and Lucy Nicholson & CLEO for repre-
senting our club at the Horseland HRCAV Top Teams Trophy Com-
bined Training at Wandin Park.
Please remember to send your results to the Editor Sarah McKenzie-
Crawford [email protected] so they can be featured in our
Newsletter and to Karen Middlebrook [email protected] so
they can be counted towards the end of year awards.
G I S B O R N E D A R C
Skye Park Rugs HRCAV Top Team Trophy Showing 2013 Hosted by Gisborne & District ARC
On Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th January 2013 Gisborne DARC proudly hosted this year’s HRCAV TTT Showing Champion-ships comprising over 300 riders at the Royal Geelong Show Grounds. Thank you to the venue for being so helpful during the planning stages and on the day. Particular thanks to Jacqui, Leigh and Bill, you were a pleasure to work with and made us feel so welcome. I am delighted to say that everyone who entered and attended the event was able to compete. This was a great achieve-ment as quite a few competitors had not qualified on their performance cards. Thank you to Jen Mainland, HRCAV Rep, for level assessing to make this possible and for assisting with numerous queries throughout the weekend. Our fabulous Judges certainly had their work cut out! Everyone was beautifully turned out – endless, great moving and eye catching combinations. Thank you to Angela Carter, Lien Cooke, Tryphena Gahan, Jo Lane, Karen Middlebrook, Sally Mizzi, Mandy Organ & Jenny Smith. Bev Mumford had originally been booked to judge as well. I understand that she did have a lovely day watching her daughter Zoe ride and catching up with friends. Bev was determined to attend TTTS and this was the last event she did attend. We were so sorry to hear Bev has sadly now lost her battle with cancer, a great loss to the HRCAV, our sympathy to her friends and family. Thanks to the GDARC TTTS sub-committee for all your hard work in the 10 months leading up to the event. You did a su-perb job of ensuring everyone involved had a lovely weekend. It’s a wonderful feeling to be part of such a friendly and effi-cient team. The Event Secretary did change a few weeks prior to the event and I would like to sincerely thank Melissa Harper for the immense amount of work she completed before stepping down including the draw and organisation of so many other important elements of the event. It was such a shame that Melissa was unable to attend to see the result of this work herself. Thanks to the GDARC members and all the Team volunteers who ensured the event ran so smoothly. Thank you to Rodney Kruz who did an amazing job of Scoring, your experience of recent TTT Showing events is priceless! Without Sponsorship, TTT Events simply cannot happen, so when you go shopping, please support the businesses that sup-port our events. Huge thanks to all of the Sponsors for your generosity in supplying amazing competitor and raffle prizes, Skye Park Rugs, Equissage, Bels Bling Browbands, Racing Victoria, Equiluxe Floats, Air Rated, Black Horse Clothing, Horse-land Geelong, Horseware Ireland, Jelly Belly, Parklands Farm, Villainous Coffee Company, Crawford Mortgage Services, Eco-tak Horsewear, Equestrian Success & Mindset – Tanja Mitton, Fodder Focus, Hamag, Horsewyse Magazine, International Ani-mal Health, IRT Insurance, Koolit Wraps, Sporthorse Saddlery, Sykes Equestrian, The NRG Team, Woof & Hoof, Gisborne Vets, Aitken’s Saddlery, Campbells Floats, Fat Pony Equestrian, Federation Bulk Haulage, Horse Rug Cleaners, Mellizo Park Equestrian, Remote Coach – Fiona Dearing, Tonys Practice, Your Riding Success – Natasha Althoff, Caribu Horsewear, Equino Equestrian Performance Apparel & Tack, Feed Plus, HM Horsewear, Jacks Run Equestrian Centre, Paddock Partners, Perrys Stockfeeds Kyneton, Yggdrasil Equestrian Training, Country Park Herbs, Manor Lodge Equestrian Centre, Networking Mares, Roberts Horse & Cattle Feed Bins, Southern Stars Saddlery, Main Event Photography, Double Up Panels, Prydes Feed. Congratulations to the Winning Team, GVEC Ringmasters! Well done to everyone who competed, supported and volunteered – we hope you had a fantastic time. It was great to see that so many of you were wearing the TTT Showing 2013 polo tops and caps. We hope they remind you of fun times. Thanks too for contributing to the warm & friendly atmosphere. So in summary, 1 Winning Team 2 glorious days of competition 8 fabulous Judges 10 dollar raffle ticket wins a prize every time 12 High Point Champions 26 GDARC volunteers 27 open hours for the Secretary's Office 29 Skye Park Rugs to be won 50 plus awesome Sponsors 58 competitors in Level 1 Rider class!!! 80 teams 269 stable allocation nights 307 competitors 886 pretty ribbons and sashes Full results and Sponsor details are uploaded to the event webpage, http://www.gisbornedarc.com.au/skye-park-rugs-ttt-s-2013.html It has been fantastic for us to host TTT Showing this year and we wish next year’s hosts all the very best. Have a ball!!! Lucy Nicholson – On behalf of Gisborne DARC
August Rally—Dressage Judy Peel & SJ
Ruth Webb (indoors)
Bookings must be made on the club
booking sheet and sent through to Lucy,
new prices now apply
Club account Bendigo Bank BSB 633000
Club Grounds and Information
P A G E 5 G D A R C
Club Grounds
The grounds are booked on the following days of each month. Regular Users groups at the Club Grounds
include:
Gisborne Pony Club
1st Sunday of the month
Gisborne Adult Riders
2nd Saturday of the month
Simply Savvy Natural
Horsemanship
3rd Saturday of the month
Braemar College Equestrian Club Every
2nd Wednesday pm approx
4.00 pm till dark.
March Rally When: Saturday 13h April 2013
Where: At the GDARC Club Grounds Instructors: Nina Lloyd for Dressage and Yona Lloyd for Showjumping & Cross Country
NINA LLOYD has competed at national level dressage and state level eventing (EA). She has trained multiple horses to medium level dressage and above. Nina has trained extensively with renowned coaches both here and in England. She has a Diploma of Performance Horse Management and has been teaching for over 10 years specialising in confidence in horse and rider through better understanding of horse training. YONA LLOYD has won at 3 star level eventing and has trained multiple horses to 3 star level. He has been a member of the Australian Talent Search Squad, the Victorian High Perform-ance Squad and currently competes in all disciplines. Yona has a Diploma of Performance Horse Management and has been teaching for over 10 years specialising in confidence in horse and rider through better understanding of horse training. You may also like to look over some more information using the links below, http://www.icarusparkstud.com.au/news.html http://thoroughbredridingclub.org/index.php/coaches/yona-lloyd Please forward your bookings using the attached booking form.
Booking deadline for this month is Friday 5th April.
Reminder Easter Family BBQ
on Good Friday, 29th March 2013 at the Club Grounds
Here's your friendly reminder about the Easter BBQ, please confirm if you are attending before Tuesday, 26th March for
catering purposes All food and drinks will be provided courtesy of TTTS & we
have notified the Easter Bunny of the event too! 10.00am Working Bee (to organise the dressage arenas &
pull up the weeds from the top arena) 12.00pm onwards BBQ, some Easter fun & horse riding time* *please feel free to bring your neddy if you fancy a ride at
the club grounds in the afternoon. Please RSVP for catering purposes and let us know if you
have any special dietary requirements.
Tips for helping horses beat the heat:
Make sure your horses have access to plenty of water:
If there is no ad lib water source provide at least two water buckets
In extreme heat a horse can drink up to 75 L of water a day!
Teach your horse to drink electrolytes
1. Dissolve 30g of table salt (NaCl) per 4L of drinking water
2. Or 25g table salt (NaCl) and 25g of lite salt (KCl) per 4L of drinking water
3. May have to start with less than this and gradually build up
4. Initially try adding molasses to encourage the horse to drink electrolytes
Provide shade and ventilation:
If horses are turned out in a paddock, make sure there is shade available
Leave stable doors open as often as possible to allow proper ventilation
Place large fans in stabling area, being sure to keep cords out of reach of horses and wa-
ter
Leave rugs off (even lightweight cottons), they compromise the horses ability to dissipate
heat
Exercise:
Condition your horse for the intended exercise, fit horses cope better with heat
Work and exercise should be minimal during the hottest part of the day
Ie limit activity to early morning and evening hours
Stay in the shade as much as possible to reduce radiant heat
Reduce workload in hot weather
1. Ride shorter distances
2. Reduce the training intensity
Make certain your horse recovers after exercise
Take a rectal temperature and monitor until it is normal (<38.5 C) Know your horses
resting temperature
12 Robertson Street, Gisborne, Victoria, 3437
Riddells Creek Clinic; 19 Melvins Road, Riddells Creek, Victoria, 3434
24 hrs; (03) 5428 2805 Fax; (03) 5428 2411
CONTINUED
Tips for helping horses beat the heat:
Observe how much your horse drinks, urinates, passes manure
If your horse is excessively fatigued or out of breath while you are riding, get off, get in
the shade, and cool the horse down.
Animals at risk:
1. Horses that are old, overweight or have a heavy hair coat, eg Cushing’s disease,
have a harder time dealing with the heat
2. Consider clipping these animals
If your horse shows signs of overheating:
1. move to a shady, well ventilated area
2. hose the horse with cool water or a 50:50 alcohol/water mix
3. Scrape water off the coat
4. Avoid leaving wet towels on the horse
5. Continue washing and scraping until the horse cools down
Seek veterinary advice if you horse has a persistently high rectal temperature, remains listless,
unwilling to move, or develops colic.
12 Robertson Street, Gisborne, Victoria, 3437
Riddells Creek Clinic; 19 Melvins Road, Riddells Creek, Victoria, 3434
24 hrs; (03) 5428 2805 Fax; (03) 5428 2411
P A G E 8 G D A R C
Diary Dates to Remember
APR
1 SHOW & DRESSAGE (Official) -
Inglewood RC 27-Mar Lea 0408 093 550
3 DRESSAGE JACKPOT MID WEEK (Official) -
Lancefield EG 26-Mar Annie 5429 1682
6 LEVEL ASSESSOR REFRESHER AND EXAM DAY @ YARRAMBAT
Sally 98770330
6 LEVEL ASSESSOR REFRESHER AND EXAM DAY @ SALE
Sally 98770330
7 HORSE TRIALS (Official) - Nepean EC
22-Mar Jodie 0418 887 401
7 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - Bendigo & Dist @ Elmore
29-Mar Lisa 0408 407 148
7 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official)- Colac & Dist -
Golden Spurs Series 21-Mar Lucy 5233 1228
7 SHOW (Official) - Seymour DR & SJ Club 7-Apr Cassie 0459 779 611
7 SHOW (Official) - Mt Cole EA 1-Apr Jodie 0402 267 094
13/14 DR & CT& SJ CHAMPS WEEKEND (Official) - CBEC
29-Mar Sheilah 5873 4257
13/14 DRESSAGE JACKPOT WKND (Official) - Bullengarook ARC
29-Mar Stacey 0418 994 847
14 DRESSAGE (Official) - Avoca RC 1-Apr Maxine 5460 5132,
14 UNOFFICIAL SHORT, COURSE (Unofficial) -
Phoenix RC @ Wesburn TBA Lisa 0400 041 164
14 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - Koo Wee Rup
HRC - Sthn Dr Series 29 Mar Laura 0430 487 921
19 DRESSAGE DAY- NOT SO MID WEEK (Official) - Trentham ARC
12-Apr Sue 0414 457 946
20/21 TTT HORSE TRIALS (Official) - Bulla ARC
22-Mar Lucinda 0448 880 226
21 TIME TRIAL (Unofficial) - Gembrook RC @
Kurth Kiln 12-Apr Fiona 5942 7587
21 SHOW (Official) - WRECAR 21-Apr Michelle 0418 658 741
21 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - Inverleigh RC - Golden Spurs Se-ries
10-Apr Susan 0418 397 443
27 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - Edenhope RC
@ Horsham - Rd 1 GGG 17-Apr Natalie 0407 883 196
27 DRESSAGE JACKPOT WEEKEND @ Elmore - G/
Valley EC - day 1 12-Apr Rebecca 0407 600 351
27/28 HORSE TRIALS (Official) - Yackandandah RC 13-Apr Caroline 0411 663 207
28 DRESSAGE JACKPOT WEEKEND @ Elmore -
Glenvale EC - day 2 12-Apr Sally 0407 716 480
28 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - Horsham &
DESC - Round 2 GGG 17- Mar Carolynne 0427 432 648
28 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - ERARC 15-Apr Ingrid 0400 688 898
28 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - Gerogery HC 14-Apr Michelle 0429 358 811
28 SHOWJUMPING (Official) - Gerogery HC 14-Apr Michelle 0429 358 811
28 DRESSAGE JACKPOT (Official) - Warrnambool
ARC 19-Apr Heather 0402 564 145
28 SHOW (Official) - Bennison ARC 28-Apr Michelle 5186 1247
P A G E 9 G D A R C
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*Come along to our Riders Boot camp held at the club grounds
at 8am every Saturday. Only $10 a session!
*Includes exercises to improve your overall fitness and strength, as well as specific exercises to build your core strength, balance and riding ability. Fun and friendly environ-
ment. Fitness beginners more than welcome.
*Private or small group training also available- focusing on
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* Highly qualified personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach- Phone Kristie on 0407 815 401 or email [email protected]
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For Sale
Lucerne Hay & Chaff for sale—Grown in Kerang. We can deliver to Gisborne. 20kg bag $14.00 with feed test. Large square bales - $60 each. Approx 20 small squares in on big square. If you convert it to small squares it is about $3.00 per bale. Ron (email preferred) [email protected] or 0458 181 820
Bay Gelding 15.2hh Arabian Warmblood - 8 yrs old. Currently competing at level 3 HRCAV, has only ben competed lightly, through no fault of his own. Has a very trainable temperament with 2 full sib-lings doing well in higher grades. Suit confident, out-going rider looking for a competitive horse.
This is a very regretful sale of my dream horse due to young family commitments. $6000neg, only to
a good home. Contact Deneve 0439734200
