Galloping Gossip - Pony Club · Galloping Gossip March 2010 Welcome to Milduras latest whats going on’s in the horse world in Mildura Mildura Horse CoMplex The first beginners day

Galloping Gossip March 2010

Welcome to Milduras latest whats going on’s in the horse world in Mildura

Mildura Horse CoMplex The first beginners day which we held on the 28th Feb was a successful and fun day. 13 beginners and their ponies

played simple games and ate plenty of lollies. The club has another planned for the 28th March. These days are designed for kids that are led or are just off the lead. The fastest we go maybe a trot if the pony feels like it.

For more info contact Shaz 0417185546 or Annette 0438242658.

Sunday the 18th April – We will be holding our Winter Woollies Show – look for the program in Horseland, Petstock, Stevens Stockfeed, Lloyds Trading or email [email protected] and I will get one out to you

Border Western Horse Group

Micky and Sam carrying the banner Louise, Jack, Karen (Woody) and Donna (Ally)

Stacey (Jess) and Rachael (Swampy) Nana (Nugget) and Janine (Arlie)

Emily (Chocky) and Jemma (Mate)

The Club also gained a grant which has been spent on equipment for catering on rally days.

Future events: Sunday March 21st: Linda Porter Clinic – exercises for horses and riders, shoulder and hip control. The day begins at

9 am at Tapio grounds. Need to book and pay for clinic $15pp to Karen Timmis 0429 121314.

The PCQHA Club in Swan Hill will be holding a clinic win Kim Harris on March 13- 14. If your interested give Linda Porter a call on 50372567.

On Saturday the 17th April, we will be holding a Mock Show – programme to follow. This will be a real fun day, so

make the effort and join the fun. (Must be members to participate)

Mildura alcheringa Pony club

Quantum Savvy natural horsemanship group

Sunraysia Quantum Savvy

Buronga, Kings billabong & Murray darling Play groups

These events are free Quantum Savvy play days.

Play days are open to anyone and are designed to give horse owners an opportunity to try

some natural horsemanship techniques in a safe friendly atmosphere.

Just bring your horse or just yourself and join the fun.

For more information visit the website www.quantumsavvy.com

The Buronga PG, Kings Billabong PG & Murray Darling/Ellerslie PG would like to invite all our QS friends and their families to our 2010 Worlds Biggest Play Day Stockman's Challenge Campout Venue: “Bonnie Doon” Helen & Anthony Dakis Date: March 27th & 28th 2010.

Arrive early Sat to set up Camp and enjoy a river side ride, trail walk or swim with our horses by the mighty Murray River, then have a play in the horse playground before our Saturday night BBQ and party, then saddle after a wholesome breakfast for some Sunday morning activities finishing with a swim with our horses and a BBQ lunch. To RSVP or for more information and a mud map. Contact Jen 03 5024 7347 or email [email protected] “Bonnie Doon” is only 20 mins past Trenthem Estate Gol Gol and 30mins from Mildura. You'll need to bring camping gear, food, BBQ stuff to share & the usual horse and camping stuff. We'd love you to join us for the camp over or even just for the day. See you there!

Practise Group Free Play Dates

March 2010

Sat 13th Mar: 1-3:30pm Buronga Play Day Riverbend Veterinary Clinic

Tues 16th Mar: 7- 9:30pm “Peppercorn Hollow” 526 Cureton Ave, Nichols Point.

Wed 17rd Mar: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Boongala Ellerslie Rd Ellerslie

Sat & Sun 27-28th Mar: “Bonnie Doon” Morak.

Topics: World’s Biggest Play Day, Stockman’s Challenge and Camp out.

Tues 30th Mar: 7- 9:30pm “Peppercorn Hollow” 526 Cureton Ave, Nichols Point.

April 2010

Sun 4th April: 10am – 1:00pm “Gibson’s Ranch” Broadstock Road, Red Cliffs.

Tues 6th April: 6:30- 9:00pm “Peppercorn Hollow” 526 Cureton Ave, Nichols Point.

Wed 14th April: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Wentworth Showgrounds

Sat 24th April 2- 4:30pm Buronga Play Day Riverbend Veterinary Clinic

Wed 28th April: 6:30pm – 8:300pm Boongala Ellerslie Rd Ellerslie

Yours sincerely

Jennifer Douglas

Kings Billabong

Co Group Organiser

P.O. Box 2560 I Mildura I Vic I 3502 email I [email protected] online I www.quantumsavvy.com

Quantum Savvy Core Principles I Horses should always have options (humans should also) I Horses learn by when comfort is offered (not pain) I Horses learn by following a progressive program (not mindless repetition)

North WesterN Victoria adult ridiNg Club

MURRAY DARLING TRAIL HORSE RIDERS CLUB INC.

The AGM was held on Tuesday the 23rd of February and the executive was elected as follows: President – Helen Dakis Vice President – Janine Barnfield Secretary – Lesley Allen Treasurer – Lin Baddock Public Officer – Carole Boeder Committee: Lisa Kerr, Judy Wass, Sally Keens, Pauline Kerr, Joyce Trethewey and Kathy Honeck If you would like anything included in the newsletter, please forward the information to Kathy before or at the monthly meeting. Information can be forwarded to [email protected] or phone 03 5023 7088. NEXT MEETING – Will be held at Finest Drop Cellar, Lime Avenue, on the 30th of March 2010 at 7.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: The Finest Drop has asked that we please leave the parking spaces at the front of the shop available for customers. *Marilyn Harvey sent out an email seeking expressions of interest for a Wayne Caslick clinic. Wayne is a level 1 stock horse coach from Qld.( www.waynecaslick.com.au) using natural horsemanship. The clinic would be held at Broken Hill sometime from August to October. For enquiries Marilyn ph. 08 80911821. Ride Reports: Bonnie Doon (30th/31st Jan) Great role up of members saw 16 members and 5 guests/hosts enjoy roast meat and salads for tea before heading out for a 2 ¼ hrs moonlight ride along the river. 11 members beat the heat the next day for a 2 ½ hr ride before heading home. 20th March - Garraways Yards /Tapio – Janine Barnfield – 50234786/0438234786 27/28th March – Euston Camp – Donna Turvey - 0427283306 25th April - 4th May – This Far on the Map 10 Day Ride – Karen Timmis 8th May –Cowanna Bend – Carole Boeder 23rd May – Silver City Highway to Anabranch – Judy Wass 12th/13th June - Werrimull Camp – Donna Turvey 26th June – Moonlight Ride Tapio. – Janine Barnfield 24th/25th July- Morkalla Camp – Donna Turvey

If you would like to do this clinic – please complete the attached registration form and return it to

me along with FULL payment by 26th March 2010. Full refund will be made if the clinic is cancelled. .

For those of you who have not heard about the clinic or have yet to decide, there are still spots

available. If this is a success, I hope we can repeat this clinic and others like it regularly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to increase your skill and knowledge base with one of South Australia’s top show jumpers.

Jono is a talented Equine Trainer & Coach - Competed and placed in Showjumping World Cup Qualifiers in Australia, and

regularly competes up to Grand Prix level.

Trained in Belgium with World Champion Showjumper, Jos Lansink of Belgium in 2006 (12 months), training at his Grand Prix stable, and also competing young horses.

Trained in South Africa with Springbok National Showjumping Champion, and South African International representative Dominey Alexander (Also a GP Dressage rider and coach).

Jono caters for all levels – you don’t have to be a show jump enthusiast!! But please note – riders should be able to manage a horse at Walk, Trot and Canter to do this clinic – prior jumping experience is not necessary. Your horse must be 4 years and

over. If you only want to do pole work and improve your flat work, Jono can assist with that also.

Cost: $100 Private Lesson

$60 Shared Lesson (you can let me know who you want to be paired with)

Also available at the clinic is:

Carly Hannaford: Equine Bio-Mechanic (Equine Physical Therapist)

Specialising in Musculoskeletal Mobilisation for horses of All Disciplines.

- Targeting problem areas to relieve chronic and acute physical discomfort. - Promoting gait efficiency, range of motion, balance and symmetry.

- Enhancing performance by alleviating physical inhibitions due to injury and areas of fatigue. - Member: International Equine Body Workers Association.

Cost for Carly: $75 per horse.

Please let me know via email if you would like Carly to look at your horse. Full Payment to be sent along with your Clinic

registration form please to avoid problems on the day.

BBQ lunch available – please let me know on the registration form if you would like to partake!

I Look forward to seeing you at the clinic.

Registration Form

SHOW JUMPING CLINIC With: JONO FARRINGTON

DATE: 5th & 6th April 2010

VENUE: Riverland Riding Academy

181 Badcoe Road, LOXTON.

Name............................................................................................................................................ Address........................................................................................................................................ Phone/Mobile.....................................................Email................................................................ Please indicate if you would like 1 Session 2 Sessions

Private Session/s Shared Session/s For Shared Lessons - Name of person you will be sharing with............................................................... BBQ Lunch? How many people for lunch? Signature / Parent or Guardian to sign if under 18 years of age.............................................................. Please forward full payment along with registration form by 26th March 2010. Fee is non refundable after close of registration unless the place can be filled by another rider. A full refund will be made if clinic is cancelled prior to commencement. Fee: $100 per Private Session $60 per Shared Session per Rider Payments may be made by Cheque (made out to: Vicki Oliver), Cash or EFT – details as below. EFT Payments: BSB: 735039

Account No: 642331 Postal Address : PO Box 1599

LOXTON SA 5333

Registration Close Date: 26th March 2010

Troy Burgess is looking at visiting this area from SA in late March and is

looking for appointments to make his trip worthwhile. He does equine

chiropractic and dentistry.

To register your interest please contact Gary Heath on 0427085189

Supreme Browbands

Custom Made: Quality Browbands With Removable Tags

Created by Anne Hepworth Ph: (03) 50237364 Web: www.supremembrowbands.com.au

Email. [email protected]

Agistment – Kings Billabong area.

Paddocks – 2 Stables with day yards. Power, lighting, fans

Close to bush Must be self sufficient References and Bond

Negotiable $ Enquiries to AnnMarie 0412783290

Wanted: Portable Horse Yard.

Metal, good construction. (6 or 8 panels) E-mail: [email protected]

”Ben” - 8YO - Buckskin Gelding

Clydie X Connemara Ben is up for sale due to lack of time. He requires a relaxed and easy going owner. He is in no way dirty or nasty but can be cautious of you and can be

timid if you’re nervous around him. Once under saddle he is a gem with no fear. Good flat work with a nice head carriage and soft mouth. He has great movement and awesome jumping ability. He is gentle to ride and very good out

on trail rides. He floats well and would be great in harness. He has attended pony club where he took part in flat, sj and xc and he excelled in all disciplines. He is happy to ride with company or on his own, but requires a confident rider

to excel in any discipline. He is still green and therefore would suit a rider wanting a horse to further their education and take up through the grades. He

has stunning looks and a heart of gold. $5000 Neg.

0417 368 048 ah 5472 2556

AMMO SADDLE – brand new, $500

Contact Colleen 0408553398

For Sale This cart was rebuilt for our 9hh pony but was too big for him. Would suit pony

10hh+ at a guess. Has all new timber, seats and motorbike wheels. $1000 ONO

Ph 03 5024 6464 or 0417 058192

For Sale 17” Half Breed Swinging Fender Saddle

Brand New Never Used To small for current horse Paid $500 Sell $350 ONO

Wanted 16” Western saddle

Must be Full Quarterhorse bar In good condition

Will consider swapping Ph. Karen 0428167705

MDTHRC Ride Notice Garraways Yards Ride location Tapio stn (meet at grid before shearing shed at 8am) Ride Date & Reg time. 20th March 2010, reg from 8.30am Nominated Trail Boss and contact details: Janine Barnfield ph 50234786 Ride out time: 9am RSVP: 19 January, 2010 Ride Information (i.e terrain, distance etc) Approximately 20km. BYO lunch and water. Easy ride. Note: there is a western club group day at the Tapio rodeo arena on Sunday, those wanting to attend are welcome to camp the night. Ride requirements; Riders under 18yrs must wear an approved helmet, Riders must wear suitable footwear which will help prevent foot sliding forward through stirrup, Halter and lead to be carried on your horse. Ride Recommendations: Recommend horses are shod. Euston Ride Camp Ride location: Euston NSW, Pony Club Grounds Ride Date & Reg time: 27 & 28 March 2010, reg from 8am Nominated Trail Boss and contact details: Donna Turvey ph 0427283306 Ride out time: Sat -9.30am, Sun - 9am RSVP: 25 March 2010 Ride Information (i.e terrain, distance etc): Camping at the Euston Pony Club Grounds, shower and toilets available. BYO everything else. Will need pack lunches. Approximately 30km Saturday and 15-20kms on Sunday. Ride requirements; Riders under 18yrs must wear an approved helmet, Riders must wear suitable footwear which will help prevent foot sliding forward through stirrup, Halter and lead to be carried on your horse. Ride Recommendations: Recommend horses are shod. MDTHRC Ride Notice Werrimull Xmas Camp Ride location Werrimull Ride Date & Reg time. 12 + 13 June 2010, reg from 9am Nominated Trail Boss and contact details: Donna Turvey ph 0427283306 Ride out time: Sat - 10am, Sun - 9am RSVP: 10 June, 2010 Essential for Hotel bookings. Ride Information (i.e terrain, distance etc) Tea will be 7pm at Werrimull hotel Sat night. Order and pay for meals from hotel menu. People can camp at hotel (book your own room on 50281200) or at the house, on the floor. BYO everything except Sat night tea. BYO horse yards/electric fence, water/toilet available. Will need pack lunch for Sat ride, Approximately 25km. Easy ride. Sunday ride short ride 10km. Ride requirements; Riders under 18yrs must wear an approved helmet, Riders must wear suitable footwear which will help prevent foot sliding forward through stirrup, Halter and lead to be carried on your horse. Ride Recommendations: Recommend horses are shod