Our 2016/17 Financial year got off to a quiet but relaxed start (except for two members who had a bit more excitement than anticipated—whoops), and included our AGM at lunch time. The rally was held at Woady, as planned, due to the Ballarat PC hosting their horse trials at our grounds on our rally day.

Those who were able to attend the AGM will already be aware that there are some major changes afoot in regards to the lo-cation of our future rallies and ‘home’ for BARC.

Membership numbers are a bit down at this time of year, and we look forward to past members re-joining very soon. We do indeed hope that they will join before the Golden Spurs Series begins at the end of January, in time to help out and also par-ticipate at our big weekend! As always we look forward to new members joining our club as well, and hope that everyone makes the time to get to know them and make them feel wel-come!

It’s only 2 weeks since I wrote the last newsletter, but there’s a bit to catch up on already: a new Executive has been voted in, we have our MASSIVE fundraiser happening (the Golden Spurs Dressage Jackpot Day on SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY AT WOADY), a new ‘home’ to negotiate, and there’s Christmas and New Years to be celebrated!!

It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to socialise, with and without our horses, and the rally this Saturday is certainly go-ing to be a day for relaxing and having fun.

For those unable to attend, we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Best wishes to everyone for a safe and happy Christmas break and we’ll look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Sandi (Ed)

• Welcome

Back

• 2016 Pres

Report

• AGM—NEW

COMMITTEE

• Items to note

• New Home

• Dec Rally

• Membership

Renewals

• GS comp

• 3 Barns

• How to book

in for rallies

• Helmet Rules

• Current

Members

• For Sale

• Sponsors

• Notices

• Monthly Meeting De-

tails

• Details and

Contacts

Manely News DECEMBER 2016

Welcome Back!!!

M A R C H 2 0 1 6 P A G E 2

2015/16 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

PRESIDENT’S REPORT BARC AGM 27TH NOVEMBER 2016 (as read by Kristy Irons at AGM)

Dear members,

Once again we have had an eventful year but, as the year for the club closes, so does my role as president and I am delighted welcome the new president for the next 2 years. It has been an honour to lead this devoted group of horse riding enthusiasts, as both fellow members and friends, and I hope that I have been of some useful service to the club.

Taking on the role, it was my ambition to make the club more ‘user-friendly’ and accommodating. In trying to achieve these things, the club has introduced a variety of membership types which has enabled many members to continue enjoying rallies and competing as members of The Ballarat Adult Riding Club, although at times, these more flexible memberships have led to greater finan-cial stress for the club and the need to watch our pennies of even deeper concern.

As president, I have introduced new instructors to join us. In doing so, some members have been disappointed with the changes, other members are pleased to welcome new instructors but as you can see, you can never please everyone. On the note of instructors, I would like to extend a very big thank you to all who have instructed here; it is never an easy task to ‘make the difference’, but believe me, any one who has ever instructed at the club has helped us all in many ways, whether it is involving improving our horsemanship skills or just our confidence.

There may be a considerable amount of doubt about our relationship with the Ballarat Pony Club and the use of its grounds; a suitable agreement between the two clubs has been difficult to estab-lish and the situation may well continue for at least this financial year, but in time and with a firm approach the club will secure the regular use of grounds that suit our situation or at best, grounds that will suit our riding and financial needs.

I know I bang on about our committee but the truth is that this present committee is united, hard-working, resourceful and totally devoted to the club. Their work may not always be obvious but nothing would happen here without them. They are responsible for the innovative ideas that are proposed and activated, accommodating rallies are conducted, safety is upheld, money is raised, difficult situations are tactfully dealt with, personalities are considered, social aspects of the club are realised, ambitions are recognised and rejoiced, and competitions are smoothly run. And this is only a brief summary of their commitment.

On this note, I would like to wish the incoming committee all the best in their role, knowing that they have the support of all members of this wonderful club.

Sally Balson

Outgoing president

The Ballarat Adult Riding Club

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As you will be aware, our AGM was held at the November rally, where all po-sitions were declared vacant and up for grabs.

As usual we owe a debt of gratitude to all the hard working members of our club, from the Executive, General Committee, those with official titles, and

also to those without, who all worked hard to give us the great experiences Ballarat ARC provides. Thank you to everyone who has put in time and dedi-

cation.

We farewelled our ‘captain’ Sally Balson who has served as our President for the previous

(almost) 2 years. Sally has been motivational and always encouraging and thankful to all who have served the club. Her leadership and strength has helped guide the club well over the last couple of years. Thank you Sally.

Sally’s second in command, Kristy, has stepped in many a time to open/close the club rooms and grounds for us, as have Ian and Suzie. The Executive have been a very supportive team for

each other and looked after the members well. Thank you all.

The new Executive Committee is:

President: Kristy Irons

Vice President: Judy Hebel

Rally Co-ordinator: Kristy Irons

Treasurer: Suzie Cranage

Secretary: Ian Milne

So, thank you to all who served us last year, and thank you to all who have put up their hand to serve the club this year!

(It’s late, so I hope I haven’t missed anyone, Ed)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

In other positions we have:

Sponsorship and Fundraising: Carrin Romais

Tea/coffee etc: Lisa Streeter

Social Events: Anne Tolliday

Website Admin: Sandi Bowman

Newsletter Ed: Sandi Bowman

Weekday Rally Co-ordinator: Sandi Bowman

TTT Co-ordinator: Tess Ryan

Event Volunteers Co-ordinator: Julie Fletcher

Golden Spurs Series Representatives: Ian Milne and Julie Fletcher

• DECEMBER RALLY AT BPC, BUT SATURDAY THE 10TH!

• SHARED CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT DECEMBER RALLY

• GOLDEN SPURS COMPETITION IN JANUARY AT WOADY ON

SATURDAY 28TH 2017

• WORKING BEES FOR GS COMP THURS AND THURSDAY 26TH

& FRIDAY 27TH

ITEMS TO NOTE!!

P A G E 4 M A R C H 2 0 1 6

After more than 30 years of Ballarat ARC being at the Ballarat Pony Club grounds in Victoria Park, it seems our club will be making the switch to hosting nearly all of its rallies at Woady Equestrian

Centre in Smythesdale!

It appears to be the end of an era. For many of us, Ballarat PC grounds have been ‘home’ for a

very long time. We’ve seen and been involved in the development of the grounds which were once just a big grass area with a few trees. Many were involved with the planting of trees, build-

ing of jumps, erecting the new gateway on Winter Street, providing the original surrounds to the 4 sand arenas, then providing the new chains to same arenas, donating to the steel yards’ con-structions on the lower fields, and no doubt the list goes on.

But, unfortunately, it has become financially un-viable for us to hold our usual 12 rallies and competitions at these grounds. We were notified (on the morning of our AGM), that the fees

have gone up again. As the HRCAV financial year begins on November 1, the club had not had the opportunity to make any arrangements for this price hike.

As you would have seen in the November newsletter, the ground hire fees that BARC have been paying in recent years has been a very large component of the club’s costs. BARC has in fact been having to pay a far greater ground hire fee in comparison to what other clubs are paying.

So...... The executive, and in particular, Ian Milne, our Secretary, have been busy sourcing alter-

natives for our club, so that we can reduce our overheads and maintain a high level of instruction and quality resources. We have indeed been extremely fortunate that we have been able to book Woady Yaloak EC for the majority of our rallies next year! It is short notice to have to book

a new venue for a club’s regular rallies, and the facilities at Woady are excellent. It might unfor-tunately add an extra 10-15 minute drive for a few members, which we apologise for, but, the club has had to take prompt action.

There are going to be many advantages that come with this move. Many people have already noted the relaxed atmosphere they felt at Woady. The club rooms are new, very well appointed

(with heating for winter—yippee!), the yards are CLOSE to the club rooms, parking is on a prop-erly developed groomed car parking surface, there are designated poop areas and wheel barrows with scoopers, we have access to the regular show jumping equipment which is left out, as well

as some fancier stuff on request! The access codes to the grounds are changed on a 3 monthly basis and users are notified of the changes (we’ve been having some access issues at BPC.)

Water and horse washes are included in the ground hire fee. We will be paying less than 1/2 the ground hire fee compared to BPC (which means keeping our fees down and having to do less ex-tra fundraising). There will also be other benefits to BARC if the club becomes a ‘user group’;

more to follow on that in the future.

Dates and venues for the club’s rallies will be set out clearly on a calendar by Ian, our Secretary.

Rallies to be held at Woady unless (BPC) stated

Sunday 22nd January 2017

Sunday 26th February

Sunday 26th March (BPC)

Sunday 23rd April (BPC)

Saturday 20th May

Sunday 25th June

A NEW HOME FOR BARC

What the????

Sunday 23rd July

Sunday 27th August

Sunday 24th September

Sunday 22nd October

Sunday 26th November

Saturday 9th December 2017

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DECEMBER RALLY—SATURDAY 10TH!!

Our December rally is THIS SATURDAY AT BALLARAT PC grounds. If you’re intending to ride, you should have already contacted Kristy to book your lessons. If you haven’t, please do so

NOW (hopefully there are still some spots available).

Lessons on the day will run at:

9am

10am

11am

Lunch will be between 12 and 1.30

Last lesson at 1.30pm

Lunch will be a shared affair. There’s a list going on fb where you can see who is bringing/making what.

There will be cans of soft drink available, provided by the club. Some of us are leaving our ponies (and cars) at home and

bringing wine!! (you can expect some heckling from the side-lines )

Unfortunately 3 of our regular instructors are unavailable on Saturday, but we will have Robert Hammond and Pam Shepherd there. We’ll look

forward to seeing horses and riders with their Christmas hats and bells on!

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

All current members should have received the membership forms for the 2016/17 HRCAV finan-cial year, by email from Ian, last month. The forms have been posted on the club’s website and

facebook page.

Please note that the annual HRCAV disclaimer must be signed and provided at time of join-

ing/renewal EACH YEAR, as outlined by the HRCAV.

You also need to ensure that you get your green membership card stamped, signed and dated. This is your job - nobody else’s responsibility. Without the necessary verification, you will be unable to compete (without paying day insurance, if the host club allows it). Much easier to

get it done straight away and not risk it!!

BARC looks forward to having you along for another ride in the new HRCAV financial year!

NB: Lea Mullins has kindly advised us that the best BSB number for our account is the 633 000 one. On most occasions the 633 108 works but for some members that one doesn't. Anyway to avoid any delays or problems please use 633 000.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are joining after November 1st, the Chaff Chat subscription will

be charged at $4.50 per issue/ pro rata.

P A G E 6 M A R C H 2 0 1 6

2017 GOLDEN SPURS DRESSAGE JACKPOT DAY

SATURDAY 28TH AT WOADY YALOAK EC

The 2017 Golden Spurs Series will be upon us before we know it. Our fundraising committee member, Carrin, has been hard at work securing sponsorship and prizes for our big day already!

The booty is lookin’ good!

We are trying something different next year. We are piggy-backing with Smythesdale ARC and

hosting a weekend of Dressage at Woady Yaloak EC! The goal is to have more entries and a shared workload.

Ballarat will host their leg on Saturday the 28th of January, and Smythesdale will be on Sunday 29th. There is a rather large number of cross over memberships between our two clubs, so

combining our events should provide one big weekend of fun!!

Please be aware that with the anticipated increase in entries, we will require more pencillers

than usual. If you have a friend or relative who could help us out, please ask them!

We will also be having working bees on Thursday and Friday to set up the pipe arenas on the

big sand arena and on the lower grass fields. Thursday is a Public Holiday.

As always, EVERY SINGLE MEMBER is required to help out. This is a HUGE fundrais-ing event for our club, and it is this event that keeps our fees down. Please don’t leave it to everyone else to do the work that keeps our club afloat, and costs down.

Members can ride and help out on the day. Jobs will be allotted around riding times.

Mark the event on your calendar now!

And, you can always rope in a helper or two!!

Kind and generous sponsors of the Weekday Rallies!!

Rob and Judy Hebel’s Three Barns Un-dercover Riding Arena

Arena for hire with your own instructor, or just

to ride, including with lights at night!

To make arrangements/book a time, contact

Rob or Judy on 53425 025 or you can try mo-bile 0438 046 224.

Agistment also available

Julie will be contacting members shortly to organise the jobs roster. Please note that members really are needed to do more than just one job. We need assistance over the 4 days. If you can do a bit a couple of times, that will help heaps. If you can do lots on one day, that will help heaps. If you are washing your cat over the entire weekend, perhaps you could arrange a donation so that we can pay someone to perform your jobs please, or purchase food. Keep in mind that some of us will be working all 4 days and wishing

to ride too. Some are giving up riding to get the jobs done. Just sayin................

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BOOKING LESSONS– in case you’ve forgotten

It appears that our President and Rally Co-ordinator, Kristy Irons, is still encountering the prob-lem of members booking lessons according to their time preference and not their level.

When booking your lessons, there are 3 things that get considered-

• Choice of instructor

• Time of lesson/s

• Level of horse and rider combination

In previous years, we have allowed members to jot their name down in a slot that suited their needs and wishes. This generally worked out okay, but some members were disadvantaged.

Some disadvantages noted in this system were-

• Too much variation in rider/horse combinations in one lesson. This makes it hard for in-structors to give maximum benefit to everybody in the lesson, and also makes it difficult for them to plan lessons in advance

• Some members continuously got to have their preferred time/s, as they were able to access the rally plan early, while others consistently missed getting their

first choice

• Some members often got to have a lesson with their preferred instructor, while others

found those spaces already full when they went to book

The club attempted to reduce these inequities by adding a Level guide with each riding place. The levels and times were put on a rotating system so as to be fair. For example, if you choose to ride with Instructor A each rally, and are a level 4 combination with your horse, one month

you would have the choice to ride at 10am, and 2.30pm. The next month it would have rotated to 11am and 2.30pm. This is to allow a fair system. Some members were consistently having to ride at 10am and 2.30pm, making for quite a long day and with an early start EVERY rally.

So, from now on, you will need to contact Kristy directly to book your lessons . You will need to give Kristy-

• Your level assessment for that horse (if you are not assessed, a guess will be made)

• Your preferred instructor

• Your preferred time/s to ride

Every effort will be made to accommodate these preferences, but members will no longer be al-

lowed to put themselves in whichever lesson they want regardless of the Level guideline.

This system is being put in place to allow fairness for ALL members.

If you have a better idea of how to make everyone ‘play nice’ then please come along to a meet-

ing and share your thoughts!

Medical Armbands You will be aware already that it is a requirement to wear your medical armband whilst mounted at the BARC rallies.

But, have you checked to make sure your details are still correct?

Have you changed vehicle or float since you filled in the details?

Have you moved?

Have you got a new phone number (or has your contact person)?

Might be a good time to check it out and make sure everything’s still up to date and correct.

P A G E 8 M A R C H 2 0 1 6

In response to the review of the EN1384 standard for equestrian helmets the HRCAV has amended the rules relating to approved helmets.

General Rule 9.2 now reads:

Insurance cover is voided if an accident occurs whilst mounted and the rider is not wearing an approved equestrian helmet with a fixed harness. Approved equestrian helmets must comply with the following standards: AS/NZS 3838 (AU), ASTM F 1163 (USA), PAS 015 (UK) and VG1

(Europe). The EN 1384 (Europe) standard is only acceptable for helmets which were manufac-tured prior to 2016.

Event Rule 9.3 now reads:

An approved equestrian helmet with a fixed harness MUST be worn at all times whilst mounted. The required standards for helmets at HRCAV competitions will be AS/NZS 3838 (AU), ASTM F 1163 (USA), PAS 015 (UK) and VG1 (Europe). The EN 1384 (Europe) standard is only acceptable

for helmets which were manufactured prior to 2016.

Members are reminded that helmets should be replaced following a fall and that the

generally accepted usable life of most helmets is 5 years. Please check the label in your helmet to ensure that it complies with the new rules.

The helmet approved standards list has been updated in the Equestrian Australia (EA) General Regulations as from 19 October 2016.

Current American standard SNELL E2001 and British standard PAS 015 have been added to the list of approved safety stan-dards to offer a wider range of choice for our members.

The new Australian ARB HS 2012 standard has been added to the ongoing and current AS/NZS 3838 Australian standard. This

standard has been published by Racing Australia in 2012.

EA’s responsibilities include maximising safety in our sport. That is why from now on, except where Sport Rules allows other-wise, riders and drivers competing in an EA competition, must wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all

times. The same is recommended when riding a horse at any time.

Judy Fasher, Chair of EA says “Equestrian Australia is pleased to have aligned our rules with international standards for riding

helmets. The new rules offer variety, combined with the most advanced technology available in the production and design of riding helmets.”

Following the withdrawal of the safety standard EN1384 in Europe during 2014-2015 EA had followed the movement in Febru-

ary 2016 by informing members that the EN1384 standard would not be permitted as of 1 January 2017 and that in addition, the new VG1 was a new approved standard on the list. The year notice gave riders time to purchase new helmets if necessary.

See the February 2016 statement

As per the EA General Regulations, Article 122.2: Dress and Salute, the following will apply:

Except where Sport Rules allows otherwise, riders and drivers competing in an EA competition, must wear an approved helmet with the chin strap fastened at all times. The same is recommended when riding a horse at any time.

Protective headgear must conform with one of the current approved safety standards:

- Current Australian standard AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) provided they are SAI Global marked.

- New Australian standard ARB HS 2012 provided they are SAI Global marked - Current American standards ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards) provided they are SEI marked, or SNELL E2001.

- Current British standard PAS 015 (1998 or 2011) provided they are BSI Kitemarked. - Interim European Standard VG1 (01.040: 2014-12) provided they are BSI Kitemarked

HELMETS– straight from the HRCAV Repeated from last month, and the month before, cos some people still haven’t read it!!!

More on helmets from Equestrian Life

Relevant for EA

P A G E 9 M A N E L Y N E W S MEMBERSHIPS

A warm welcome to

new club members:

Melissa Farquhar

Tanee Vincent

A warm wel-come BACK to: Full Instruction

Members

————————

Suzie Cranage

Jacinta Erdody

Ian Milne

Stacey Thomas

Sally Balson

Felicity Connell

Nadine Gass

Chris Gass

Lisa Streeter

Sandi Bowman

Carrin Romais

Jo Gell

Delia Thornton

Tess Ryan

Jo Koenen

Kathy Cott

Kristy Irons

Julie Fletcher

Katheryn Armstrong

Lyn Wolff

Melissa Smith

Jo Gell

Eve Westland

6 Rally & Other Members

Lauren Duerden

Lea Mullins

Judy Hebel

Anne Tolliday

Glynis Wakem

Jenna Bowen

Katheryn Armstrong

Robert Hammond

Jenny Bartlett

Anne Lombard

Melissa Smith

Paul Conte

Aleesha McCaw

Glynis Wakem

P A G E 1 0 M A R C H 2 0 1 6

ITEMS FOR SALE

17" black Kieffer Melbourne, currently wide but infinitely adjustable by Kieffer approved fitter. Suit new buyer, has had very little use, and is in immaculate condition. Very soft saddle to ride in, slight for-ward flap allows more freedom of leg position. Anatomically deep seat, medium knee rolls. Lovely saddle suits wide range of horses. Exclusiv tree. Wide channel for spine clearance and flocked panels for customised fitting. Comes with Kieffer cover. $3000. Happy to bring to rally for trial ride.

AND Kieffer Inzell in immaculate condition, 17", black, currently wide but fully adjustable by saddler. Flocked to allow fine fitting ad-justments. Lovely deep seat, large knee rolls. The Inzell has short-ened panels and is designed to suit short backed pony breeds and Arabs. Lovely wide channel for spine clearance. Beautiful saddle to ride in, minimal marks from leathers. Comes with Kieffer cover. $2900. Happy to bring to rally for trial ride.

AND.... Wintec AP, 17”, good condition, $300

Contact Julie Fletcher 53 56 10 86 or 0408 585744

For sale- almost brand new black 17inch Wintec 2000

purchased Sept, does not fit horse.

Extra wide gullet (self changeable)

$1000 unmounted but includes Wintec saddle cover.

Contact Eve 0438867433

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Bates 17’ Caprilli

Event Saddle

Black Leather

Flocked Panels

Long Points

Excellent condition

$800

Bates 17” Isabell

Black Leather

Cair panels

Large removable knee blocks

Well used but in great used

Condition. Very comfy saddle

$800

Suzie 0427 973 264

BATES BROWN LEATHER ISABELL WERTH

DRESSAGE SADDLE FOR SALE

17”, AS NEW CONDITION

$2200 ono

ALSO FOR SALE, BATES WINTEC PONY PAD,

EXCELLENT CONDITION, FULLY MOUNTED

CONTACT MERILYN ON 53448235, 0417117200 OR

merilyne@bordernet.com.au

BATES WINTEC PRO ALL PURPOSE SADDLE, FULLY

MOUNTED, 43cm (17”)

EXC CONDITION, $700

Sandi

Ph 53461181

Please buy it, I need to move on.....................

M A R C H 2 0 1 6 P A G E 1 2

THANKING OUR

MAJOR SPONSORS OF

THE 2016 BALLARAT

ARC GS JACKPOT DAY

P A G E 1 3 M A R C H 2 0 1 6

NEWSFLASH—STRANGLES OUTBREAK!

Members need to be aware that there have been reported cases of Strangles in the Ballarat region.

As with any contagious condition, we should exercise extreme caution and em-

ploy sensible bio-security measures when we take our horses out in public.

You MUST NOT BRING YOUR HORSE if your horse (or any horse yours has been

in contact with) has ANY

Clinical Signs/Symptoms Classic signs (within 3 to 8 days of becoming infected) of strangles include:

• rapid on-set of high temperature (39.5 to 40.5 degs),

• loss of appetite,

• discharge of yellow pus from the nose,

• symmetrically enlarged glands of the head and neck that often form abscesses,

• coughing, and difficulty swallowing

What is strangles? Strangles is a highly contagious infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium called Streptococcus equi (S.equi) and affects horses, ponies and donkeys.

Transmission The incubation period of the disease is usually about 1 week, but may be up to 3 weeks.

Transmission occurs through both oral and nasal routes. Infection can occur via direct contact between indi-vidual horses and/or through indirect contact in several ways. Contaminated feed, water, bedding, stables, stable utensils and transport vehicles are important in the spread of infection. S. equi can survive for long periods in the environment. For example, it can survive in pus and purulent discharges for many months and in nasal discharges for several weeks. Careless horse handlers can make a significant contribution to transmission of strangles between horses.

Bacterial shedding usually ends rapidly after clinical recovery and can be confirmed by negative culture of swabs from the back of the throat (nasopharyngeal swabs). However, shedding may be intermittent and the occasional horse can become a long-term carrier. Therefore, before any convalescent horse or any in-contacts of any infected horse can be considered likely to be free of infection, a series of negative swabs are needed

Vaccination Vaccination for strangles does not always prevent disease in individual horses, but can assist control by reducing the severity and duration of clinical disease and the spread of disease in an outbreak. An initial course of 3 injections two weeks apart is necessary. Booster vaccinations are recommended every 6 months as the duration of immunity following vaccination is short.

http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/pests-diseases-and-weeds/animal-diseases/horses/information-of-the-control-of-strangles-in-horses

It would probably be wise for members to tie horses at the floats or within the

yards to prevent nose to nose contact. Also avoid touching each other’s horses and gear and follow good hygiene practises.

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THANKING OUR BARC GOLDEN SPURS 2016

SPONSORS

Our Business Sponsors were

OLYMPUS FEEDS

MEGA MERCH

HORSELAND

SADDLEWORLD

RYEBUCKS

PETSTOCK

HEWITT & WHITTY CRT

THE LAST STRAW

BALLARAT HEALTH FOODS

HAYMARKET

UFS PHARMACY

MIDVALE NEWSAGENCY

FUNBUGS

Our Member sponsors were

CAROLINE TAYLOR

THE GASS FAMILY

BRENDA

JENNY

JULIE

CARRIN

MONTHLY MEETINGS

The club’s monthly meetings are where all the important club decisions get made.

This can include everything from fundraising to spending; dates for special events;

organising and running the competitions; rally structures/instructors/lessons; so-

cial events etc.

If you would like to be involved in helping to make these decisions PLEASE do

come along to the meetings. We need to know your wants, wishes and desires.

The meal shared in the Bistro beforehand is a great opportunity to catch up with

members and socialise. Families welcome to attend.

PLEASE NOTE A MINOR CHANGE TO THE DATE OF OUR MEETINGS—

THEY ARE NOW ALWAYS HELD ON THE TUESDAY DIRECTLY BEFORE

THE RALLY

MONTHLY MEETINGS HELD AT THE

SEBASTOPOL BOWLING CLUB

ON THE TUESDAY DIRECTLY BEFORE THE RALLY

MEALS IN BISTRO FROM 6PM

MEETING IN THE UNIT FROM 7.00 PM

ALL MEMBERS MOST WELCOME!

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LUNCHTIME RAFFLE continues to be very

well supported and is going great guns!

$2 a ticket or

3 for $5—

proceeds to the

club!

Phone Carrin on 0437958480 for bro-chures, details and

bookings!

EVERY month The Haymarket provide Ballarat Adult Riding Club with a $25 Gift Voucher which we raffle off. Tickets are available at lunch time, and the winner drawn after the lunch meeting. Tickets cost $2 each or

3 for $5.

Thank you to everyone who supports this raffle. It’s a

great little fundraiser for the club.

The Haymarket are on the corner of Market St (opposite the Library) in Ballarat, and are also on La Trobe Street (James and Son/Castlegate). Look for the

banners and flyers out on the front fence!

They sell all sorts of stock produce, dog and cat food and supplies (including a huge range of dog beds, toys and equipment, things for chickens/poultry, horse sup-plements, herbals supplies etc. They are also part of the

Tucker’s Place group and have regular catalogue sales.

Saddleworld Ballarat are also now donating a gift voucher ($20) to our club to be raffled at the lunch

time meetings!

All proceeds from our raffle go straight back to our club

and help pay for our expenses.

Members have been getting into the winning spirit and we’ve had lots of happy winners.

Thank you to the members who are remembering to contact Kristy if they need to cancel their rally lessons. Doing so in a timely manner allows us the opportunity to best utilise funds and lessons. It also helps to keep the day run-ning smoothly. If you are unable to attend lessons that you have booked, PLEASE CONTACT KRISTY ASAP (even if it is the morning of the rally), by text is fine. Doing so might save the club money, or provide better access to instruction for our members. Your communication is very much appreciated.

Yep, POOP! Unfortunately not everyone cleans up after their horses, which means that sometimes when you go to put your horse in a yard, it is already dirty :(

Thank you to those members who are taking the time and care to clean up, not only after their own horses, but also taking care of the mess that less considerate people have left behind.

There was previously an obvious place to put the manure, but that seems to have been missing in action the last couple of rallies. You might need to just find a pile that other people have been constructing, and add to it. Please avoid putting your horses’ poop on the fenced-off trees. This might have a detrimental effect on them, and we’re looking forward to the shade these trees will one day provide.

Please also clean up any mess your horses make when tied up in the parking area.

POOP

Parking At Rallies Thank you for taking care and spreading out!

CANCELLING Lessons

PRESIDENT &

RALLY CO-

ORDINATOR: Kristy Irons

kristy_irons@hotmail.com

0438 589 476

SECRETARY:

Ian Milne

CONTACT

LIST

ianmilne@vic.chariot.net.au 53448440

TREASURER:

Suzie Cranage

M 0427 973 264

suziecranage@bigpond.com

NEWSETTER AND WEBSITE:

Sandi Bowman

bowman.sandi@gmail.com Ph: 53 461 181

ballaratadultridingclub.weebly.com

Ready to ride? • Contacted Kristy and booked your lessons? • Got your medical armband? (up to date?) • Red top to wear? (optional but encouraged) • Approved helmet and Boots • Lunch for you and hay for your horse? • Prepared for all weather? • Some coins for the lunchtime raffle?

Club Website If you have not already done so, please take some time and have a look around our club website. It contains a great deal of information re-garding our club, the way it runs, copies of previous newsletters, photo galleries, links and copies of rules, information about our dressage mini comp and lots more! If you notice anything missing or incorrect, please feel free to send me an email or give me a call. Photos to be included in the gallery must be owned by you, and then I’d be delighted to include them in the gallery! Just email them to me in a suitable size (not millions of meg!!)

Most information about the club can be found on the club website.

• MEDICAL ARMBANDS — can be purchased from Saddlery stores and some produce stores. Medical

Armbands MUST be worn when riding at a rally. .

• UNIFORM— red items can be purchased anywhere you find them. Embroidery can be done at: Budget Embroidery; The HipPocket (Howitt St). Please check the website for details regarding club uniform requirements for competing.

Where to get……….. Vice—President

Judy Hebel 53 425025

0438 046 224 threebarns@gmail.com