Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc
P O Box 563
Maryborough Qld 4650
Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc.
Newsletter
March 2015
Please note: The dates of MARC general meetings have been changed!
Meetings will now be on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 14th April at the Federal Hotel, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start.
2015 Committee Members:
Pam Thurlow
President
MSEP User Grp Rep.
Ph: 4122 2075
Mob: 0427 122 965
Email: [email protected]
Julie Berthelsen
Vice President
Ph: 4123 1987
Mob: 0458 915 978
Jenny Birch
Secretary
Ph: 4121 2435
Mob: 0408 062 480
Email: [email protected]
Sue Thurlow
Treasurer
Ph: 41212081
Mob: 0407 371 681
Email: [email protected]
Leah Van Tonder
Dressage Co-ordinator Ph: 4123 2172
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0419 971 970
Lynne Larkin
Dressage Co-ordinator Ph: 4128 7044
Web Page Manager
Mob: 0447 249 912
Email: [email protected]
Marilyn Costigan
Dressage Assistant
Ph: 4124 6243
Mob: 0438 246 243
Email: [email protected]
Sam Howard
Newsletter Editor
Dressage Assistant
Mob: 0439 776 561
Email: [email protected]
Lori Keevers
Risk Management
Ph: 0474 115 823
Email: [email protected]
Anna Szyszka
Points Scorer
Ph: 0403 275 886
Email: [email protected]
Show Horse Coordinator
vacant
Show Horse Assistant
vacant
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A few words from the President
Welcome to new members and Thankyou to all those who have renewed membership.
At the time of the AGM and February Newsletter, Petrea Bates was hopeful that she had finally
overcome the problem of living in a “mobile & internet black hole”, but unfortunately the difficulty is
continuing. Consequently at the March meeting, one of our newest members, Sam Howard, put up
her hand and offered to take on the role as Newsletter Editor. This is greatly appreciated – especially
as Sam had already volunteered to help as a Dressage Assistant AND she has also offered to help
organise a T-Shirt Hack Day at the end of May. Thank you Sam!
It seems that members are aware of the need to try to make the Treasurer’s job easier – Thankyou.
Please continue to make the Treasurer’s job easier by:
filling out membership forms correctly (including signing as required)
paying correct amounts,
paying by due time,
clearly identifying who payment is from and what for etc.
Unfortunately the Show Horse Coordinator + Assistant Coordinator positions are still vacant, however
the good news is that various members are offering to take on responsibility for organising specific
events – this applies to both Show Horse days and Rallies e.g.
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Saturday 28th March – Lori Keevers has offered to organise a Giant Car Boot Sale of
Equestrian Gear. It will be at the Witches Hat including carpark and grass area. There will be a
Sausage Sizzle and cold drinks for sale. Lori has already started advertising this event and
there has been a lot of interest shown so it should be a great day!
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Sunday 12th April – Julie Donovan has offered to organise a Training Hack Show in the Centre
Ring. This will be similar to the Dressage Training Days – a competition with classes and
ribbons, however the Judge will give everyone advice about how to improve their performance,
and perhaps practice workouts again. A similar day was held in 2014 and it was very popular.
More information will follow in newsletters and on the MARC website soon.
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Saturday 30th May - Sue Thurlow has offered to organise the Rally and give advice to riders
about riding Dressage Tests / Movements (as the 22nd February Dressage Practice Rally was
cancelled due to the weather) - information to follow in newsletters and on MARC website.
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Sunday 31st May – Sam Howard and Zoe Olszowy have offered to organise a T-Shirt Hack
Show – again more information to follow in newsletters and on MARC website.
Please feel free to offer your ideas and suggestions to make MARC an even better club in 2015.
Looking forward to seeing you at MARC events in 2015
Pam Thurlow – President
[email protected] 4122 2075 / 0427 122 965
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Letter from the editor
Well thanks for the welcome Pam, I am happy to relieve Petrea of her difficulty and
take on the newsletter. I will however have to ask for a little patience from the
members as I find my feet in the pages of journalism. I have (and will most likely
continue to) milk Pam for all of her knowledge until I get going, and ask anyone to
feel free to throw in any ideas they may have to improve the newsletter.
This issue will be fairly brief, Pam has outlined all reminders in her page so no need
for me to repeat them. I will do my best to throw in some entertainment where
possible, and will most likely wander around with a camera from time to time to catch
some snaps for everyone’s viewing. Once again I will continue with the photo
competition, so by all means get them sent in, the info for that is below as usual.
Apologies for the issue being a little late, I have tried to squeeze a couple of March
events in so we have something to look at.
Thanks for your patience; I hope next issue will be slightly more appetizing.
Sam Howard- Editor
[email protected]
Sandra Trott Clinic – poles & gridwork – 1st March
Many Thanks to Sandra Trott for running this great day, which was enjoyed by everyone who participated (and a
few spectators!) MARC also Thanks the Fraser Coast Horse Trials who lent the equipment for the day – it was
much appreciated. (Thankyou also to the Maryborough Pony Club who offered us their equipment if needed.)
The layout of poles and small jumps looked deceptively simple, but the exercises proved that there was a lot more
involved. Once again, the main aim of the exercises was being able to ride on a planned consistent line (either
curved or straight) – some found this easy, but others found it more difficult!
Everyone started out walking over the poles a few times, then trotting and then cantering through a curved arc of
poles. Those who could manage a desired consistent line, then did the same with the poles raised at one end.
Four very small jumps set up in a square provided a range of exercises to trot and canter through – including
practicing change of lead with change of direction over jumps. Again the more capable horses and riders did more
complex patterns to work on control of line.
Sandra has kindly supplied us with a cavaletti diagram. On it are the distances used in some of the patterns she
had us do, as well as some more ideas for the keen grid builder at heart. Thanks Sandra.
Also, don‟t forget Sandra travels to the indoor at Maryborough park every second Tuesday for lessons. Her next
date is 24/3/15. If anyone wants to book or enquire, phone Sandra on 0447 589 249.
Thanks to Violet Whitaker and Sue Thurlow for the photos below.
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Pam Thurlow & Saffi walk over poles.
Lori Keevers & Stephi show nice leg action.
Julie Fattore & Banjo did it all easily!
Megan Edwards on Peppers Promise on his second-ever outing did great! They showed good style trotting and cantering over
poles and low jumps.
L to R:
Emily Perina, Lynne Larkin and Sam Howard – their horses all show great leg action as they trot through the poles.
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Carissa Koeppen & Tarquin canter neatly over the poles.
Jenny Birch & Rock show great style cantering over poles.
Julie Fattore & Monty practise change of direction and lead.
Anna Szyszka’s Stardust Messenger showed neat feet and a bit
of flair as she cantered over poles.
Hint: for easier viewing of gridwork patterns, print out pages 6 and 7
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Dressage competition 8 May
The dressage day was a success, we didn‟t have the large numbers as usual for the March event, but we can likely
put that down to the recent weather events and of course the persistent heat. The day ran well to time and with only
a few scratchings, the schedule wasn‟t messed around much at all. The pesky heat helped some riders make the
decision to not ride their last tests, and certainly brought upon the fast change out of competition clothes into tshirts and shorts.
A big thank you goes out to all the competitors who did brave the heat, as well as all of the helpers/ pencillers/
scorers and of course the judges. Judith and the team from Picnicin ran the usual awesome menu, and without the
efforts from our organizers, these dressage events wouldn‟t be available to us.
Here are a few pictures from the day, courtesy of Sam Howard and Alison Davin. Apologies for any people missed.
(if anyone would like photos of themselves, please email me on [email protected])
Anna Szyszka on Stardust Messenger
Lori Keevers on Stephanie
Lynne Larkin on Law and Order
Petrea Bates on R R Command
Marilyn Costigan on Summerlee Gilda
Zoe Olszowy on Uptown Partner
Pam Thurlow on Saffira
Carissa Koeppen on Tarquins Gold Sam Howard on Red Rebel Angel
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Meet our memfurrs
As new „editor‟ I have decided to take on the advice given by my predecessor and add a new segment. It will
require a stir of the creative juices of our members to make it interesting.
„Meet our memfurrs‟ is designed for us to get to know the furry members of MARC. As we all chat away getting to
know each other, this is a chance to get to know the pony‟s side. I have started with my own crazy nag to kick
things off. If anyone else would like to share their faithful steed‟s innermost thoughts, have your horse answer the
questions below, include a picture if available, and email to me at [email protected]
MARC Photography Competition This has appeared to be popular so it will continue in 2015.
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Photographs must have been taken by current MARC members.
Photographs must have an EQUINE Theme, and judged in 3 Categories:1. Humorous
2. Action
3. Classic / Artistic (+ Overall Best )
 Entries should be labelled with their Category, a “Title”, and photographer’s name.
 Photographs to be submitted by email throughout the year until end of November.
 Entries will be judged anonymously and prizes given at the End of the Year Awards.
 Free entry!
So many people take photos with their cameras and phones, and yet don’t send them in!
Share the fun and send in your entries! Just email them to me at [email protected]
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MARC Events Calendar for 2015
New or changed dates are highlighted.
2015 MARC Membership forms can be downloaded from the MARC website
Saturday 28th March
Car Boot Sale
Witches Hat area
(Watch MARC website and check next newsletter for more information)
Sunday 12th April
Training Hack Show
Centre Ring
Program will be put on MARC website soon – information Julie Povey.
Sunday 19th April
Dressage Training Day
Centre Ring
Program will be put on MARC website soon – information Lynne Larkin.
Saturday 30th May
Rally – Practice Dressage Movements / Tests Centre Ring
Program will be put on MARC website soon – information Sue Thurlow.
Sunday 31st May
T-Shirt Hack Show
Centre Ring
Program will be put on MARC website soon – information Sam Howard.
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Specific activities for the Rally Days and Hack Shows below have not yet been organised – if you would like to offer
suggestions or to help organise an event or rally, please contact one of the committee or come to the next meeting.
Saturday 13th June
Rally
Eastern Arena
Sunday 14th June
Official + Restricted Dressage Competition
Centre Ring
Saturday 11th July
Rally
Southern Arena
Sat-Sun 1st-2nd August
Fraser Coast All Breeds
Covered Arena + Centre Ring
Sunday 23rd August
Rally
Southern Arena
Sat-Sun 29th-30th August
Fraser Coast Dressage Championships
Covered Arena + Centre Ring
Sunday 27th September
Dressage Training Day
Centre Ring
Sunday 18th October
Rally
Southern Arena
Saturday 24th October
Hack Show
Eastern Arena
Sunday 25th October
Dressage Training Day
Eastern Arena
2015 MARC Membership
2014 MARC membership expired on 28th February. The 2015 membership forms can be down-loaded from the MARC
website www.maryboroughactiveriders.org.au . (Even if your details remain the same, it is necessary to complete
and sign a membership form each year.) Once again, the fees remain the same!
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Horse Rug Repairs
Pick Up and Delivery by arrangement
Prompt Reliable Service - Same Day Service by arrangement
Phone Petrea Bates
07 4122 1162 or 0407 694 794
Always leave a message and I will return your call asap
Clean rugs appreciated or $5.00 ea to wash
Direct Deposits to MARC Bank Accounts.
Please only use the MARC General Account 06 4421 00906677
When making direct payments, please make it clear who the payment is from & what the payment is for.
M.A.R.C Club Polo Shirt & Cap
Look and feel good in the M.A.R.C Polo shirt
and Cap!
Variety of sizes.
The Polo Shirt is rated as UPF 20 and the
hydrophilic properties help to keep you cool!
They are a great value at:
Polo shirt $25.00
Cap $10.00.
Contact Virginia Wyatt on 4122 2362
to order your great matching combo!
MARC is not responsible for the fees at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park (MSEP). These are
set by the Fraser Coast Regional Council. “Honesty Boxes” are not available, & MSEP staff cannot take payments.)
Payments:
• Online payments: www.nominate.com.au/stables/msep.asp
To book and/ pay for stables/yards, cleaning bonds, facility fees and camping. Payment by credit/debit card.
Or for assistance phone Nominate (07) 3118 9555 during business hours. Bonds refunded by Nominate
upon inspection of the site/s.
• Phone Council’s Customer Service 1300 794 929
To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Master/Visa credit card only.
Call centre hours are 8.15am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays.
• Visit one of Council’s Customer Service Centres:
To pay camping, facility, other hire fees (except stables & cleaning bonds) by Cash, Cheque, Master/Visa
cards only. Receipting hours are 8.15am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays.
431-433 Kent Street, Maryborough; or
77 Tavistock Street, Torquay; or
Forgan Terrace, Tiaro.
Current Fees up until 30 June 2015:
• Camping Fees: $17.00 per site per night (maximum 2 nights unless staying for an event at MSEP)
• Equestrian Facility Fees: $7.50 per horse per day when riding anywhere on the grounds
OR $312.00 “Season Pass” per person per year.
• Stable/Yard Fees: $7.50 per stable/yard from 6am to 6am or part thereof
$22.30 per stable/yard cleaning bond payable in advance (refunded if stable is left clean)
$11.00 per stable/yard cleaning fee payable in advance (optional – no cleaning bond required
in this instance)
Stables/yards are locked and 48 hours notice is required when making a booking.
To check availability of grounds, go to Venue Website: www.maryboroughpark.com.au or contact the
Venue Office on 4122 3584.
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