Ride Write Newsletter of the Mid South East Dressage Club

May 2015

In this issue:

Calendar

April Training report

Fund raising success

SA Country Champs update

Winter Series Entry Forms

Winter Series Teams Rules

Items of interest

Committee Chatter

State Champs Roundup

Club members form a South

East Team and take out top

honours at the recent

SA State Dressage

Championships

The Team consisting of Ann Dodd and Weltmaya, Nat Goldsworthy and

Duart Rise Bradman and Kristine Hancock and Kinnordy Respighi banded together and

brought the accolades home to the South East. On Ya Girls

Ann and Weltmaya went on to win not only the new category of Amateur

Owner Rider Preliminary Champion but also Preliminary Champion and best

performed Warmblood.

Amity Hancock riding Uhavta Imposter also flew the South East Flag and brought

home several placings and wins in the Young Rider Classes and Pony Prelim and

Novice Classes

Full results can be seen on www.equiscore.com.au

Our club contributed to admin support for the champs by producing and printing the

thank you cards for judges, pencillers, commentators and administration staff.

Susan Thornley officiated as a judge and spent a great weekend sharing thoughts and

much discussion about judging and training and fun with interstate counterparts.

The weather was a trial for everyone as it rained fairly consistently across the three

days of competition.

Hats off for the State Dressage Committee for pulling off a very successful weekend

under difficult conditions.

Arenas looked resplendent at the beginning of three days and where a credit to the

Mount Crawford Dressage Club as they were just as good at the end of the three days

despite the weather. I don’t know of another ground that would have held up so well

to the rigorous activity. I believe they held up better than at Werribee.

Thanks to our 2015 SA Country Championships

sponsors

April Training Weekend

Weather forecast……….Gale force winds, rain and cold. Mmmmmm was this

such a good idea! No matter all is set in place, need to march on.

First morning the sun was shining, beautiful weather, what was the worry?

And so it began with the usual enthusiasm, good instructors, lots of laughs

and fantastic food. When the shower of rain came it was compensated by

chocolate cake, orange cake, apple slice, beef Stew and chicken rice curry and

so much of it. Thank you Colleen and Amanda. A patio heater and great

atmosphere to sit and chat, provided great catch up time. Thank you

Then off to the Flicks

Fantastic night, best ever way to fund raise having a super night at the

pictures. Lots of popcorn, even heard someone buy a packet of Jaffas.

The audience was 95% horse riders so there was a big reaction when the

female star having her first ride on a horse applying the wrong aids resulted

in the horse doing non stop rein back. The knowing audience again laughed

out loud when she bounded off in canter showing lots of air time in each

canter stride. There were lots of ooos and arrrrs when the bull rider was

bucked off and when he took his shirt off!!

After the debriefing in the foyer young ones went Clubbing (whoops I mean

Pubbing) and the oldies travelled home with lots of chitter chatter.

Cant wait for the next Flicks night. Club raising over $200 just enjoying

themselves.

The sun shone

Synchronized training

This way

Kate. Well

done Nij

That’s the

way

beautiful

Good Boy

Spydar

BAD Boy

Spydar

Yum Yum

After the

quince

jelly

sandwich

we can do

anything

kid

Pin up spectator Successful return to the saddle after 8yrs

off. Great to see you back Angela Thank you Ken Croser and Julie

Toohey for you dedication to

our training. Thank you for

being out in the weather all

weekend and giving 100% the

whole time. We do appreciate

your time and energy. Thank

you to arena erectors, cooks,

photographers,

FOR SALE Arena upright struts for plank dressage arena.

One full set for a 60m x 20m arena. Plank sides NOT included.

Contact the Secretary, Lisa at secretary@msedc.org.au for more information

The Sky Darkened

The Heavens opened

It came in cold

Why do some riders look so good

in the saddle ?………………..

We all hear about a riders having and needing an

independent seat.

How do we develop an independent seat? Good

Balance is the key. Independent of the horse we need

to be able to balance ourselves. Have you ever piggy

backed anyone, yep, and they wriggle around on your

back. Whoow you have to work so hard to stay up and

balance them and yourself. Now put your horse in

that position. Do you keep good balance? The key

ingredient for that is good core strength.

How do we achieve that? Some people do yoga.

Others can do Pilates. Charlotte Dujardin is a great

role model, her core strength is so good, but she

works hard at it. On a fit ball she can do up to one

hundred squats. Can you do one hundred correct

squats on the ground, let alone on a fit ball!!!

Pilates creates more body awareness , regular

breathing, respite from back pain and improved

posture

Good balance is the key to helping the partnership

between horse and rider develop harmony and is the

key ingredient to the outcome of your collective marks

at the bottom of your dressage test.

Upon reflection I am not sure the halt at X shown in

the diagram to the right will get you more marks

The winning edge is core strength

mmmmmm in both horse and rider

Winter Series Teams Rules

Teams shall consist of 4 combinations.

3 of 4 combinations must compete at each Winter Series.

Each team member must compete at a minimum of 3 Winter Series events.

Team members can be from any levels, league, or age group.

Each competition day only the 3 best percentages will count towards the title of

“THE BEST TEAM OF THE SERIES”

So get together with any club members and sort your teams. This is a fun way for

more members to get to know each other. Ask committee members if you need help,

they are there to help you and are very enthusiastic to help you find a team.

There will be a prize for the most innovative Team Name which will be judged by an

independent judge outside the sport.

Thinking caps on……….the funnier the more likely to win a special prize

Sponsorship packages for the

2015 SA Country Dressage

Championships are now available.

Email president@msedc.org.au

The MSEDC gratefully acknowledges the support of these businesses towards

the 2015 SA Country Dressage Championships.

Shatarhen Park Equestrian Centre offers

Indoor Arena Hire, Agistment, Riding Lessons

plus pony/horse/equipment hire! Lessons

are available for all ages and abilities.

Penola, South Australia

Quality European equestrian gear, rider-wear & fashion-wear

We are the exclusive Australian agent for Schockemohle Sports, Fior Da Liso

D’Azione, & Hauke Schmidt Finest Gloves. Accordingly, we offer the discerning

equestrian buyer, Europe’s latest releases, seasonal collections and best sellers.

For those who simply love beautiful fashion-wear, we offer a select range from the

ever changing collections of Fior Da Liso.

NARACOORTE SHOWGROUNDS

Round 2 Sunday 28th June Official/ CR Competition

Round 3 Sunday 26th July Closed Restricted (CR) Club Competition

Round 4 Sunday 23rd August Official/ CR Competition & AGM

All draws, entry forms and news updates relating to the 2015 Winter Series will be published on the

MSEDC website - www.msedc.org.au

Draws will be available for download the Tuesday prior to the event.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Mid South East Dressage Club Members—$15.00 per test Round 1 & 3, $20 per test Round 2 & 4

EA or HRCAV members that are not MSEDC members—$25 per test (see entry rules for each round)

All riders must be members to be eligible for Championships—please find membership forms on the MSEDC website

HRCAV Entries must be on the HRCAV Entry Form

Please post entries to - Draw Secretary, PO Box 922 Naracoorte SA 5271

Or

Email: secretary@msedc.org.au

Payment to: BSB 633-000 Account # 151 424 926

Use rider name as reference & please email confirmation of this payment with a copy of

the receipt to the Draw Secretary

Payment must be RECEIVED before entries will be accepted

RULES All rounds will be run under the auspices of the Equestrian Australia National Rules, effective 1st January 2015 & Horse

Riding Clubs Association of Victoria Rules. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be aware of these rules which can be found at www.equestrian.org.au OR www.hrcav.com.au

To be eligible for a Championship level, a horse & rider combination must compete in 6 out of the 8 available tests for the series. Championships are Preparatory, Preliminary, Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced for EA Tests AND Level 5, Level 4, Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 and Advanced for HRCAV Tests

Each horse may be nominated for 1 Championship level only in either EA or HRCAV and must be nominated prior to competing

Previous winners of an EA Championship level are ineligible to contest that level again. HRCAV entrants must ride in their assessed level and may ride in the next level above

Horses may enter a maximum of 4 tests per day over 2 consecutive levels for HRCAV members OR 3 tests per day over 2 consecutive levels for EA tests. Please note that with HRCAV one test must be in your assessed level

Points are allocated on placings in overall classes—ie, all Preliminary riders (Junior, Open, Pony etc) compete together for Championship purposes, with the highest in each level gaining points—1st = 30 points, 2nd = 29 points, 3rd = 28 points and so on. In the event of a draw, points are split between the two riders (i.e. If 2 riders place =3rd, they split 3rd & 4th placing points)

Volunteers are required for pencilling, test collection & general assistance—please put names on entry forms. Entries without a volunteer will be rejected. Riders can also list themselves as a volunteer.

Team competition: -

A team must consist of 4 individual horse/rider combinations, from any division, any age, any level, any league

Each team member combination must compete at a minimum of 3 of the Winter Series rounds

At each round of the Winter Series, only the best 3 percentages from the team from that round will count towards the tally for the Team Championship

Teams must be nominated at the time of entering Round 1 of the Winter Series and cannot be altered once the competition begins

CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES ROUND 2 JUNE—19TH JUNE 2015 ROUND 3 JULY—17TH JULY 2015

ROUND 4 AUGUST—14TH AUGUST 2015

Entry can be paid by EFT or CHQ

Cheques payable to: Mid South East Dressage Club Inc

EFT payable to: BSB 633-000 A/C # 151 424 926

Please use Rider name for reference and forward a copy of the receipt to;

Lisa Hurrell at secretary@msedc.org.au

Entries can be submitted by email (above) or post;

Draw Secretary, PO Box 922, Naracoorte, SA 5271

MSEDC WINTER SERIES

ROUND 2 — JUNE 28th 2015

ENTRY FORM If you are entering more than one horse, please use a separate entry form for each horse

Tests on offer — EA : Prep B & C, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3

HRCAV : 5.3, 5.4, 4.3, 4.4, 3.3, 3.4, 2.3, 2.4, 1.3, 1.4, Adv3, Adv4

HRCAV entrants - Please return this form AND the HRCAV entry form together

HORSE` RIDER TEST

MEMBER

FEE

$20/TEST

Championship Level

Nomination

Please circle all relevant: Junior YR Open Pony

Official or Closed Restricted

EA Levy

FOR EA TESTS ONLY

Levy is payable once

per horse

$4.00

PIC No: Bridle No:

(Please circle) EFT CHEQUE TOTAL FEES PAID $

Contact Name:

Contact Phone:

Email:

Postal address:

Post Code:

Volunteer’s Name:

Volunteer’s Phone:

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY JUNE 19th 2015

Team Nomination

Team Name:

........................................................

Other team members:

1)....................................................

2)....................................................

3)....................................................

HORSE RIDING CLUBS ASSOCIATION of VICTORIA INC. STANDARD ENTRY FORM

For all Official HRCAV Events

NOTE: One Horse only per entry form

I understand and agree to abide the Rules and Regulations of the Horse Riding Clubs Association of Victoria Inc. and the Conditions of Entry as stated on the Official Program.

I understand that due to diseases such as equine influenza, government bodies may restrict or prevent the movement of horses, vehicles and personnel for a period of time

(‘standstill’). I acknowledge and agree that a standstill is a risk of participation in the event/activity and agree that I will pay any costs or expenses incurred by the organising

committee for or on behalf of my horses as a result of a standstill.

Signature of Rider: ________________________________________ Date: / /

(or Parent/Guardian if rider under 18years)

EVENT:

RIDER NAME: AGE (If under 18 years)

CLUB NAME: MEMBERSHIP CARD #:

ADDRESS:

EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE:

HORSE’S COMPETITION NAME:

Level entering Dressage level (required for Dressage, CT & HT entries)

I am ineligible to compete under the following judge as it would be in breach of

either Dressage Rule 4.9 or Showing Rule 4.4: JUDGE’S NAME:

I have been granted an HRCAV rule exemption.

Copy of exemption certificate attached. Nature of exemption:

YARD (if available) Circle: STRAW (if available)

Circle: STABLE (if avail) Circle:

CAMPING (if avail)

Circle:

DINNER/FUNCTION

Circle:

ENTRY INFORMATION:

SECTION/CLASS: COMPETITION: FEES

$

$

$

$

Stable, Straw, Yard, Camping $

Dinner/Function $

Medical levy – if requested for jumping disciplines or TTT events $

Facility fee (if applicable) $

TOTAL FEES $

TRACING DETAILS & DESCRIPTION OF HORSE

Description HEIGHT COLOUR BRANDS SEX

Address & PIC no. of property

horse will originate from

Address & PIC no. of property

horse will return to

VOLUNTEER HELPER INFORMATION (if applicable)

NAME: PHONE: EMAIL:

ADDRESS:

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME: RELATIONSHIP: PHONE:

Committee Chatter

At the committee’s last meeting, there was a member request to include Tiny Tot Led Dressage Classes. To date there has

been many phone calls to our affiliated bodies EA and HRCAV and insurance companies to see how we can allow these

additions to our program. As soon as we have clear directions from all bodies concerned we can then know what direction we

can take. Fingers crossed a good outcome can be achieved as the club has many young mums with kiddies who may like to be

included in activities.

Uniform info for new members

There has been some enquiries re the HRCAV winter official uniform. A smart navy knit jumper worn over the blue and white

stripe shirt is a smart and time honoured item which can be purchased easily as many schools have it as part of their uniform.

The club has a supply of the orange and navy striped tie. Just ask our helpful secretary

for assistance!

Below are some pics of the official uniform for both summer and winter.

Shirt and waistcoat - either with stock or tie

Ties are available from the

Secretary

Navy woollen jumper with tie & shirt

As per the HRCAV rules, the MSEDC uniform for our members is

as seen above. Logo badges are available from the secretary. If

you are unsure of anything, please ask. All apparel to be worn

with white or very pale champagne jods/breeches and regula-

tion boots. Navy or white gloves to be worn with navy or white

saddle cloth with HRCAV logo. Stocks must be predominantly

navy and/or white, with only a small splash of orange. Orange

must not be the dominant colour. You can also wear a tie.

We hope you like our choices and we are happy to help you

source these items at any time. We have the logo set up with

our preferred embroiderer, so please contact us if you are

needing embroidery.

The first team name to hit the entry desk is a cracker,

“Two Red Herrings on Boord” (I wonder who they are!!!!!)

Hurry and join in the fun, get your team’s name entered, remember there is a decent “team name” prize…………..

Kim Zohs sends a big smiley hello from up North. She has found her new club (Southern Flinders ) very interactive with happy

people also another club at Port Pirie who are very active in all disciplines. Maybe a visit during one of the winter series

weekends might be on the cards………..

Gossip from outside the arena

Welcome to new and returning members

Andrea Riedel—Carrison returning member, great to see you embracing HRCAV too, look forward to seeing you out and about

during the coming months

Welcome to the fold Abigail Goodman, we hope you enjoy all the activities that the club offers.

Colleen Smith’s Team

..are very sad after a very successful April training weekend their lovely new horse, Sam, did himself a

nasty injury, but with Colleen and Mel's dedicated nursing our fingers are crossed for a full recovery in

some months. All our thoughts are with you.

Margie Stuart has been off camping, Yes that’s right CAMPING for more than a week too. Well done Margie we are all very

impressed.

Michelle Dupree has been busy entertaining many horses and riders and harness combinations on the annual MAY RIDE. After

7 days of riding and driving and camp fires, I expect a warm bed and rest would be welcome.

Tara Batt and Georgia Robbie have been very consistently successful on the eventing scene. Well done girls proving that the

dressage score is all important.

Kristy Boord and Kristy Debruin have been level assessed for HRCAV dressage. Well done girls, look forward to watching you

enjoy the new tests.

Amanda Lock is riding the high level tests for the Naracoorte Horse Trials Committee (so the judges can get their eye in for

judging the field) as a fundraiser for the MSEDC. Thank you Amanda, holding up the flag for the dressage fraternity in the South

East. Not an easy task to be warming up at 8.00am and hang around all day just to help out.

HRCAV Magazine Chaff Chatt has the best articles for all manner of horse riding ………….best value for money horse mag

STOP PRESS!

2016 Equestrian Extravaganza update

The MSEDC is pleased to confirm we have secured well known and highly popular identity

Rebecca Ashton for our 2016 event!

Rebecca is a Level 1 Dressage coach as well as a Level 3 Pilates instructor. Rebecca often shares her

knowledge with articles in ‘The Horse Magazine’ and has travelled extensively overseas, working with

some of the world’s best riders and trainers.

You can find more information about Rebecca on her website www.equestelite.com

Stay tuned for future editions of RideWrite as we secure more instructors for this fabulous weekend!

Disclaimer

Ideas and suggestions published in this

newsletter are from members personal

experience and should not be taken as

personal professional advice. Opinions do

not necessarily reflect the members or the

committees views.

Calendar

May

24th Winter Series Rd 1

June

28th Winter Series Rd 2

July

26th Winter Series Rd 3

August

9th HRCAV Dressage @ Horsham

23rd Winter Series Rd 4 & AGM

29th-30th EA Judges Clinic

September

26th-27th SA Country Dressage

Championships

Contact Us

2015 Committee

President

Amanda Lock

0418813214

president@msedc.org.au

Vice President

Michelle Dupree

0428828883

michelledupa23@hotmail.com

Secretary

Lisa Hurrell

0437119929

lscheggetman@bigpond.com

Treasurer

Margie Stuart

0429799966

treasurer@msedc.org.au

Newsletter Co-ordinator

Sue Thornley

0408847026

newsletter@msedc.org.au

Colleen Smith

0427662086

colleensmith@activ8.net.au

Tara Batt

0408827720

Tara.batt@hotmail.com

Kristine Hancock

0448922276

kblacksell@gmail.com

Yasmin Black

0439682020

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