february rally 2017 newsletter - gisborne pony club inc. · with the intelligence of the heart and...

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DC’s Report by Katrina McDougall

February Ra l l y 2017N e w s l e t t e r

Hello Members,

The start of 2017 is already building up to be action packed so please put the dates in your diary. We are having our Horse Trials early again on the 19th February for a huge fundraising finale to enable the building of the club house. Congratulations to the club house reps who in December secured a huge grant from Bendigo Bank so please support the Gisborne Branch of the Bendigo Bank when you think about your banking and thank them when you go in!

This rally we have guest instructors to kick the year off to a good start and prepare for our own horse trials 2 weeks later including Jamie Murray for Showjumping, James Lang for Cross Country and Jodi for Long Reining (a training step for harness horses). Juniors have Horse Trials and Dressage Test Competition prep with Rebecca, handy mount with Sam and Teagan and Certificate work with Maureen.

The Saturday is also busy with extra showjumping lessons with Jamie Murray available, Dressage Squad training with Kylie Calderwood and whipper snippering of the Cross Country course!!! So bring along your horses and equipment Saturday to ensure our grounds are ready for the major event of the year!!

December Rally – Gisbathon! (modified Tetrathlon)

The Gisbathon was run at the December rally which included all four phases of a real Pony Club Tetrathlon where possible. We did a swim at the local Gisborne South Pool, the hickstead course, a cross country run (on foot) and ran a shooting phase with nerf guns which was especially enjoyed by the kids!! The under 10’s did Bending instead of swimming and although the scores were rather complicated to sort out with the various age groups and courses we had some worthy winners of the Gisbathon trophies at the end of the day! Well done to all participants and maybe we will see some riders out at the Victorian State Championships for Tetrathlon this year!

The twilight Christmas Party BBQ dinner with kids face painting, entertainment, fairy floss and ofcourse Santa was enjoyed by all who attended and the kids vs Dads tug of war was hotly contested to finally see the kids win!!

Holiday Clinic Yona and Nina Lloyd January 2017

Yona and Nina Lloyd taught many riders at our clinic in the holidays. While this was run at cost for our riders we also managed to make a profit for the club. The open riders appreciated coming to our grounds and had a great clinic so it was a success all round.

Dressage State Final try outs – 12th February 2017

The Central Zone Dressage and Show Jumping qualifiers will be held at Riddells Creek Pony Club to decide who represents Central Zone at the PCAV State Championships in March 2017.

We have several riders training in dressage. All dressage graded can enter the Championships because this year a Grade 4 and 5 is being offered. Entries have been extended until the night of the rally so all graded riders are encouraged to enter and if you are grades 1,2 or 3 you will have a chance to qualify for the State Finals.

GPC Horse Trials - Sunday 19th February 2017

The Horse Trials have been scheduled for February to take advantage of the nice weather and get the funds finalised for the club house and year’s worth of rallies. If we do this fund raising event early we know what is left to raise for the rallies and what is needed to go into the club house grand plan.

The program is on www.eventsecretary.com.au and entries close 10th February. Many grades are already full so make sure you enter immediately to secure your place!!

The event organizer is James Lang and he will be building the course. All riders can be involved in the design and set up of the cross country and show jump courses on the day and K Certificate riders have their books signed off. Even if you aren’t registered for your K Certificate it is a great learning experience.

Remember to list who the adult helper on the day is although as a member of the club we will give you early notice of how you can help. Those who put their hands up early to help can choose what they want to do. We will be planning the roster at the rally so you will be asked how you can help both in preparation and on the day.

Working Bees are being held on the Saturday 4th February before the rally and the Saturday 18th to set up – please attend for as long as you can, there will be plenty to do and a variety of jobs for everyone to contribute to.

CZ Showing Clinic – Saturday 25th February - Melton Pony Club

The showing clinic is being offered in late February to help riders prepare for the gymkhana. Melton PC have generously offered to be hosts.

Riders will learn about how to present their horse and gear. The mounted sessions will focus on riding in the show ring, both on the circle and doing a workout.


The CZ Gymkhana (Lowden Family Shield) – Sunday March 26th - Sunbury Pony Club

ATTENDANCE IN LIEU OF APRIL CAMP IF ATTENDING

Entry Entry is online again this year.

Every age group and skill level is catered for.

Program Included within newsletter

The program this year has more emphasis on showing, although it is still geared towards the PC all-rounder, with games and no plaiting.

The games rules are on the program and we will practice them at the March Rally. Here is a chance for the riders who enjoying showing and/or to use their experience to gain points for the club.

GPC Freshman’s Showjumping Days

The Freshmans series is going ahead in 2017 after the great success last year with the first being on 5th March the Saturday before the rally.

Freshman’s Showjumping Days are to be held the Saturday before the rally every second month – Future events as club room fund raisers.

• 5th March

• 7th November

• 2nd July

Pony Club Camp

Camp at Wakiti Creek Resort 22nd April 2017 – note change of date!

A preferred location for camp has been identified:

http://www.wakiticreekresort.com.au/pet-friendly-horses

We are hoping to secure a booking for the Anzac Day weekend in April – the 22nd to 23rd April for the whole club. This is a change of date to enable access to the more of the resort (original rally date is in school holidays so hard to get). More information will be provided this month to enable booking.

(Note due to the change of date of the camp now not being on a rally date you can also gain attendance by attending the Lowden Family Shield on the 26th March)

DATE EVENT

February 2017

Saturday 4th GPC Working Bee

Sunday 5th GPC Rally

Sunday 12th Central Zone Dressage and Show Jumping Qualifiers @ RCPC

Saturday 18th GPC Working Bee

Sunday 19th GPC Horse Trials – enter at eventsecretary

Saturday 25th Central Zone Showing Clinic at Melton Pony Club

March 2017

Satruday 4th GPC Freshman’s Showjumping


Monday 13th Kyneton CTD (Labour Day)

Sunday 19th Macedon Supercross

Sunady 26th Central Zone Gymkhana (Lowden Family Shield) – enter at eventsecretary

April 2017

Saturday 1st Riddells Creek Freshman’ Showjumping

Sunday 9th Bullengarook Freshman’ Showjumping

Sunday 16thRiddell’s Creek Easter Horse Trials

Monday 17th

Saturday 22nd GPC April Rally – Camp! Tentatively booked at WakitiCreekResort - to be finalised

Sunday 30th Oaklands Horse Trials

May 2017

Satruday 6th GPC Freshman’s Showjumping


June 2017


Sunday 25th Macedon Cup

July 2017

Satruday 1st GPC Freshman’s Showjumping

Sunday 2nd GPC Rally

Sunday 16th GPC Showjumping Championships - presidents cup qualifier

Sunday 30th Melton Showjumping Championships - presidents cup qualifier

Dates for your Diary


Central Zone Of Pony Clubs Inc. Reg No. A0026915H

Zone Dressage and Showjumping Championships

(2017 State Championships Qualifying Event) Dressage Grades 1- 5 (Grades 1-3 only eligible to qualify for state selection)

Showjumping Grades PA, PB and PC Date: Sunday 12th February 2017

Time Gear Check From: 8.00 a.m. Competition Commences 8.30 am

Venue: Candlebark, RCPC grounds, Sutherlands Road, Riddells Creek Entry Fee: $35.00 per combination per discipline

Awards: Sashes to Sixth Place

Closing Date: Monday 30th January, 2017. Entries: Riders to enter individually.

ENTER ONLINE AT www.eventsecretary.com.au Each family is required to nominate a volunteer helper.

Enquiries: Sue Hollins, Ph 9744 1255 or 0403080033 Dressage Tests: Grade 1: F & G Grade 2 : E & F Grade 3: D & E Grade 4: C & E Grade 5: C & D PCAV Dressage Tests January 2013 PCAV Dressage Rules February 2017 Showjumping: Class 1 - Competition over Two Rounds - Articles 273.1; 2.1; 3.4.2; 4.4

Class 2 – Table C – Article 239

Note: The dressage tests are those which will be used at the State Dressage Championships in March 2017. The showjumping classes are the same to the best of our knowledge as those to be used at the State SJ Champs in March. See rules below.

Central Zone Inc Inc

Spring Hill Equestrian Centre [email protected] www.shec.net.au 0407 248 286

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RIDING LESSONS PRIVATE, SHARED OR GROUP

HORSE TRAINING CLASSES

TRAINING BETTER KIDS PONIES

HORSE OBEDIENCE

HORSEMANSHIP DAYS


Showing Clinic Focusing on Showing requirements in lead up to

The Lowden Shield.

(show preparation, ring etiquette, riding workouts, led handler – what’s expected)

Saturday 25th February, 2017

Melton Pony Club Melton Equestrian Park, 734-810 Bulmans Rd

Melton West, 3337.

9.45am registration – 10am SHARP Start

$30 per horse / rider combination !To register & secure your spot, please Contact Niree at

[email protected] or 0408559915

Central Zone of Pony Clubs Presents

CENTRAL ZONE OF PONY CLUBS INC.

No: A0026915H

CENTRAL ZONE GYMKHANA 2017 Lowden Family Shield

DATE: Sunday 26th March, 2017 ENTRIES: Closing Date: Wednesday 15th March, 2017.

$40.00 per horse - pre-paid entries on or before closing date Riders to enter individually.

ENTER ONLINE AT www.eventsecretary.org.au Each family is required to nominate a volunteer helper.

TIMES: Office Opens at 8.00 a.m.

Cards to Secretary’s office by 8.30 am to 9 am 8.15 a.m. - Gear Check Commences in order of events 9.00 a.m. - Competition Commences

VENUE: Sunbury Pony Club. Harker St. Sunbury AWARDS: - Ribbons for placings to sixth (6th).

Pennants for club aggregate points to third (3rd) Traditional Lowden Family Shield for club with most aggregate points Central Zone Gymkhana Shield. An award for the best club performance taking into account the number of riders present and the size of the club. ENQUIRIES: Sue Hollins 9744 1255 0403 080 033

Conditions of Entry: 1. Entering this event constitutes acknowledgement that

PCAV rules apply and acceptance of these rules. PCAV rules may be found at www.ponyclubvic.org.au.

2. Each family is required to nominate a volunteer helper. A roster will be prepared in consultation with each club. Penalty for non-compliance will be elimination (no ribbons or placing points).

3. Upon presentation of member’s card to secretary, riders will be issued with a saddle cloth number. Alternatively, riders may use a bridle number. Competitor numbers will be posted on the Central Zone web site at least two days prior to competition day. Numbers must be worn and be visible.

4. Age Groups will be allocated to rings after the closing date and will be posted on the CZ website on the Friday before this event. Age Groups will be allocated times for games.

5. Ring 1 – all riders will receive a ribbon for Smartest On Parade.

6. Pairs and Team of Three Events - Full points will be given to each placing rider. Riders may compete in a higher age group but may only compete once. Riders may be from different clubs.

7. Led riders must remain on lead at all times and may not compete in other age events.

Led riders to only enter ‘LED ONLY’ events. 8. Refer other rules on event schedule page. 9. PCAV Club Member cards are required on the day,

must be presented at the event office before riding, and must be accurate.

10. Correct ‘standards’ numbered helmet must be worn. Spot checks may occur and incorrect helmet will mean elimination.

11. Gear check is compulsory for all sections and medical armbands are required.

12. Queries, protests, horse abuse rules as per the PCAV Handbook of By-Laws.

13. The Organising Committee reserves the right to change this programme, cancel any class or event; divide any class; alter times; refuse entry, with or without stating the reason.

14. Neither the Organising committee nor the PCAV accepts any responsibility whatsoever for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, riders, ground spectators or any other person or property.

15. Lungeing is only permitted in the designated area. 16. No Dogs are Permitted

Pre Entry Required


Central Zone Gymkhana Central Zone of Pony Clubs Inc. No: A0026915H

(A) Rules for a Smartest On Parade Class This is judged on the presentation of both the rider and the horse taking into consideration the

cleanliness of both horse and rider, fit of the gear and the suitability of both. It will be judged on the circle. The judge may look at each combination in a line-up. There is no workout.

Plaiting is Not Permitted PCAV approved Spurs may be worn Snaffle bits only as per PCAV Gear Rules A 75 cm whip may be used. Cheek guards are not permitted.

(B) Show ring Events will include:

Smartest On Parade Rider Pair of riders Team of three PC Mount Bareback Handler

All events will cater for Led riders except Team of three. (C) Games Events will be run according to the attached Rules

Stake Race (Bending), Lead Race, Flag and Drum Race, Two Mug Shuffle All events are timed with one run only Specific times to compete will be allocated to each age group. Plaiting is Not Permitted No whips or spurs are permitted on course Running martingales may be used Snaffle bits only as per PCAV Gear Rules

Reminder to riders: remember to give your horse a break when you are not competing, dismount rather than use your horse as an armchair. Required under Central Zone Rules – (as passed in February 2006 zone meeting)

Rules for games at the CZ Gymkhana (Lowden Family Shield) (Rules adapted from Sporting Horse Australia Rules and Regulations, 16th Edition)

Stake Race EVENT RULES

1. Horse saddled, competitor mounted and standing at the starting line, opposite their line of poles. 2. At the starting signal, competitor to proceed straight down the left hand side of the poles. On reaching the end pole, turn on the right

(off side) rein and commence bending. When reaching the end pole (without crossing the finish line), turn on the left (near-side) rein and repeat bending Upon turning the last pole again on the right (offside) rein, proceed straight down the right hand side of the poles crossing the finish line

3. Time commences immediately he/she passes through the starting flags (flying start) and finishes immediately he/she passes through the finish

4. 5 second time penalty for each pole knocked down. RIDERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED 1. for missing poles and not rectifying before crossing finish line. 2. for crossing the finish line before completing the course. 3. for touching a pole with hand / hands. Lead Race EVENT RULES

1. Horse saddled, competitor mounted and standing at the starting line, opposite their respective flag pole. 2. Competitor may or may not use stirrup irons at their own discretion. They are not to be removed from the saddle. 3. At the starting signal competitor rides to the end flag pole, turning on the left rein go around the flag, dismounts before returning past

the flag and returns over the starting line leading their horse. 4. Time commences immediately he/she pass through the starting flags (flying start) and finishes immediately he/she passes through the

finish flags. 5. 5 second time penalty if the flag at the end of the course is not standing upright after completing the course.

RIDERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED 1. for leading the horse other than by the rein. Reins must not be taken over the horse’s head. 2. for not going around flag at the end of the course. 3. For not dismounting prior to returning past the flag on the return back to the starting line. Flag and Drum Race EVENT RULES

1. Horse saddled, rider mounted and standing at the starting line, opposite their line of drums. 2. At the starting signal, rider will start with a pole in his/her right hand and ride up and place the pole in the furthermost drum, making a

right hand turn around the drum. 3. On return he/she must pick up a pole from the nearer drum, keeping the drum on the right hand side. The pole must be picked up with

the right hand. 4. Time commences immediately he/she passes through the starting flags and finishes immediately he/she crosses the finish line, pole in

hand. CORRECTING OF THE COURSE

1. If a pole is dropped or bounces out of the far drum, the rider responsible must retrieve the pole and place it in the drum either mounted or unmounted before continuing the course.

2. Where more than one pole is removed or dropped at the center drum, all surplus poles must be replaced, either mounted or unmounted before continuing the course.

3. If a drum is knocked over, all poles previously in the drum must be replaced back in the drum by the competitor either mounted or unmounted before continuing the course.

4. All drums must be standing and poles in place at the completion of the course. 5. At all times the drum must be on the right hand side of the rider when passing the drums.

RIDERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED 1. For not correcting any error of course.

Two Mug Shuffle

EVENT RULES 1. Horse saddled, competitor mounted and standing at the starting line, opposite their line of poles. 2. Rider rides to pole 1 and takes mug and moves it to pole 2, then moves mug from pole 3 to pole 4. 3. Rider proceeds to drum at the end of the lanes and may turn around it to the left or right to return. 4. Rider moves the mug from pole 4 to pole 3, then the mug from pole 2 to pole 1 before crossing the start/finish line. 5. Time commences immediately he/she pass through the starting flags (flying start) and finishes immediately he/she passes through the

finish flags.

CORRECTING OF THE COURSE 1. If a mug is dropped or bounces off a pole, the rider must retrieve the cup and place it on the correct pole either mounted or unmounted

before continuing the course. RIDERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED for not correcting any error of course.


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February 2017 Rider Groups

Blue PurpleSAMANTHA SIMPKINS BETH CODLING KIRRA MORLEY ASHLEIGH HOGAN ELLA DE CAMPO JESSICA WINTHER

LAURA DUNSHEA SOPHIE BUTCHER GRACE LAMPLUGH GEORGIA HUTCHISON TORI HOGAN

Red WhiteAMY-ROSE WOLLBRANDT REBECCA FARNELL JOANNA DUNSHEA SOPHIE FRIAR CASSANDRA LEE AMY JAMES

STEPHANIE GREIG MIRRI LANG ISABELLE EVANS EVIE HUTCHISON ADELLE BONANNO GRADE 4 (DEBRA)

Black Green LAYLA WELLAND JACQUELINE BUTCHER KATE APPS RACHEL APPS ALICE (Carmen) LACHLAN MCDOUGALL KAELA AND CHERISE RWH

ISABELLA BAGLAVA JASMINE HALLAMELIA MCDOUGALL TAYLOR DRAPER CRUZ

Orange BrownAINSLEE McDANIEL MELODY McDANIEL SARAH KEAMY CHARLOTTE LANDELLE NADINE OZANNE INDI SELLWOOD

TEX LANG WILL WELAND BRIANNA GREIG JOSH GREIG BLAIR NICHOLS-GREERR/T x2 (or Black)

If the February Rally is your first at GPC your pre-assessment will be with Rebecca at 8.30am prior to commencement.

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