Some really exciting news for all of us!
Dr. Lew Sterrett has agreed to conduct some clinics (workshops) during his visit to Australia in late January, early February 2012. Donna Bugden, whom most of you know, was recently able to ride Lew's stallion in Oklahoma, USA whilst attending the AQHA World Show. She has already asked to be part of all four of the clinics, two along with her horse!
This is one clinic you will not want to miss.
Topics may include:
Tips for pattern, showmanship
Insight for successful Liberty work
Correct leads and Lead changes
Exercises that increase suppleness
Ask your specific training questions
Forehand, Haunch and Lateral work
Learn to capture the heart of your horse
SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS OF RIDER AND ANY DISCIPLINE - WESTERN/ENGLISH/DRESSAGE!!!
DATES:
Monday January 30th 2012
Tuseday January 31st 2012
Saturday February 4th 2012
Sunday February 5th 2012
VENUE: Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre, Soldiers Rd, Clyde North VIC (MVR arena being too small on this occasion)
FORMAT: Maximum of 8 riders from 9.00am till 3.30pm (or later)
COST: $250 for riders (per day - come for just one day or more) - Includes lunch. (Information on horse/rider combinations will be collected prior to the clinic for Lew.) All levels and seats - western, english and dressage will be catered for.
$ 40 for fencesitters - includes lunch.
Click on link - Horseman's Workshop - feel free to contact me with any questions by email or phone 03 5842 8303 (after dark till very late is best) - AND FOR ALL BOOKINGS!!
FIRST IN - BEST DRESSED (OR RATHER CHOICE OF DAYS)
Once I receive a booking, the form will be sent to you, to be returned with your deposit/payment to secure your booking.
Denise Banks
- We are reviewing delivery of the magazine, and request all members consider nominating an email address to which it could be sent, in order for the Club to alleviate the high cost of production and postage. It is our desire make better use of funds to the benefit of members by way of more Clinics and other club activities. Consideration will be given to any person who has no access to an email address.
- Please also ensure that your forms are completed fully, in particular nominating your horse.
Please ring Linda, new cutting secretary by Wednesday prior the show to confirm entries.
No Open two-handed event, new event "Station Cutting", ring Cliff if any queries.
Team Penning - To commence on Saturday before Show in December
- Reining: Will not start any earlier than 9.00 am on Show Days.
- No Last Minute changes to entries: All events will be closed 10 minutes prior to the event starting. The Gate Marshall will only allow riders whose names are printed on the Gate Marshall Sheets into the arena to compete. The sheets will be handed to the Gate Marshall 10 minutes prior to each discipline. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
- 2011/2012 Memberships: Next year members will be required to offer their assistance for a minimum of 4 hours (per membership year) either at a Show or Working Bee. If a member is not available to assist, they may appoint someone else on their behalf, or at the time of renewing their membership pay an additional fee, being $20 youth membership, $35 single membership, $45 for a family membership (2 adults & children under 18).
- A Helpers List will be on display on Show Days. Please either write your name on the List or contact Trish to advise of your availability.
WGQHA is lucky to secure the services of Nicole Martin, a professional equine photographer. Nicole will be attending our monthly club shows to take beautiful photographs to put in our newsletter. Click on the ad and you can see photo's from the WGQHA shows which are available to purchase.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT
A BAN ON TWISTED BITS IN VICTORIA
The Brumby government has released the new Prevention of Cruelty to Animal regulations to be in force for the next 10 years.
Part of these new regulations relates to “Use of twisted bits on horses”.
The AQHA Rules & Regulations accept the use of twisted bits, as per the current rule book, therefore the AQHA, at this time, have taken the following stance on this matter:
All AQHA approved events held in Victoria – it is the duty of the organising committee to notify all competitors that this new legislation has come into effect by announcements and signage. It is the responsibility of the Show Manager, Gear Stewards & or Gate Marshall to inform any competitor that is going to compete in a mouthpiece that is twisted at the point where the device is in contact with the bar of the horse’s mouth, that this is against the law in Victoria and that they will not receive any support from the AQHA in any matters that arise from them using this type of bit.
As this new legislation has only just come into effect and not many people would have been informed, the AQHA asks that organising committees be tolerant in allowing competitors time to change bits if necessary.
Carol Ricketts
Manager,
Australian Quarter Horse Association
carol@aqha.com.au
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