Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc
P O Box 563
Maryborough Qld 4650
Maryborough Active Riders Club Inc.
Newsletter
November 2014
The date of the next MARC Meeting has changed - now on
Tuesday 11th November 2014 at 7pm at the Federal Hotel.
Most of us arrive at about 6.15pm for dinner before the meeting.
Why don’t you come along and share your ideas!
2014 Committee Members:
Julie Berthelsen
President
Ph: 4123 1987
Mob: 0458 915 978
Marilyn Costigan
Vice President
Dressage Assistant
Ph: 4124 6243
Mob: 0438 246 243
Email: [email protected]
Jenny Birch
Secretary
Ph: 4121 2435
Mob: 0408 062 480
Email: [email protected]
Sue Thurlow
Treasurer
Ph: 41212081
MSEP User Group Rep. Mob: 0407 371 681
Email: [email protected]
Zoe McManus
Web Page Manager
Ph: 4123 6905
Rally Day Coordinator Mob: 0400 506 706
Treasurer Assistant
Points Scorer
Email: [email protected]
Petrea Bates
Show Horse Coordinator Ph: 4122 1162
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0407 694 794
Julie Donovan
Show Horse Assistant
Ph: 0412 434 084
Email: [email protected]
Leah Van Tonder
Dressage Co-ordinator
Ph: 4123 2172
Mob: 0419 971 970
Email: [email protected]
Lynne Larkin
Dressage Assistant
Ph: 4128 7044
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0447 249 912
Lori Keevers
Risk Management:
Ph: 0474 115 823
Pam Thurlow
Newsletter Editor:
Ph: 4122 2075
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0427 122 965
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Email: [email protected]
Newsletter editor’s report
Read on for reports and lots and lots of photos from the Sandra Trott Poles & Jump Clinic, and the Ann Evans Memorial Hack
Show. Both were really great days, and it was so good to see so many people make the effort to attend the final Ann Evans
Memorial Show. But first, a couple of important notices:
1) There is only one more MARC event this year ….. The MARC Christmas Party & Awards Night on Saturday 6th December
at the Susan River Homestead on the Maryborough-Hervey Bay Road.
Please mark this date on your Calendar and join everyone for a fabulous evening!
N.B.: You need to pre-pay to MARC account 06 4421 00906677 (please identify names with deposit).
Confirmation of numbers and payment must be completed prior to 3rd December.
Cost $35 per person – Smorgasbord (marinaded meats, salads, vegetables, garlic bread + deserts).
Place: The alfresco dining area and adjacent bar at the Susan River Homestead.
Time: 6.30pm until late.
Theme: 1920’s / Gangsters and Dolls! It is lots of fun to dress to the theme (although you don’t have to).
Put your thinking caps on – long beads, feather boas, head bands, long gloves, long cigarette holders, fans, parasols, hats,
braces, violin cases?!
If anyone is interested in staying overnight or using resort facilities, contact Susan River Homestead directly.
Phone: 07 4121 6846 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.susanriver.com
2) Some members have served on the MARC committee for several years, but are unable to continue because of personal
circumstances. All positions will be vacated and open for nominations and election at the AGM in early 2015.
MARC meetings are usually quick and efficient, and the meetings are friendly social occasions.
We are a lucky club where everyone gets along well together, but we need new committee members and new input!
Please consider all the positions (see page 1) and talk to committee members about what is involved for each role.
3) Entries for the MARC Photo Competition close at midnight Sunday 30th November! Email your entries to me ASAP!
Wishing you all happy times with your horses,
Pam Thurlow – Newsletter Editor
[email protected] 4122 2075 / 0427 122 965
25th October - Ruth White Coaching Clinic
Thanks to Leandra for organising these clinics, and for offering to have the last one at her place because there was
so much on at the showgrounds. Her new arena was lovely to ride on!
Ruth working closely with Jenny Birch and Rosebrook Rockstar.
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Bryony Ross & Donny (Soul Hunter) working nicely.
26th 0ctober – Rally “Flatwork & small jumps” with Sandra Trott in the Southern Arena.
This was a fabulous day and everyone enjoyed it so much that we are hoping we will do more like it next year.
Most of us (the adults and their horses anyway!) had very little experience doing poles or jumps. Sandra had
obviously put a lot of thought into the different exercises which were of equal value to both Dressage and Jumping.
The emphasis was on improved control of line and pace, and the horses learning to use their bodies with better
expression – have a look at the knee and hock bend, and collected canter in some of the photos below.
The exercises started with simply walking and then trotting over poles on the ground, while maintaing straightness and rhythm.
L to R: Natalie Duffy, Madison Dunning on Reggie, Julie Fattore on Banjo, and Lynne Larkin on Buddy.
Then the poles were raised slightly…. Wow! Look at that knee and hock bend!!
L to R: Kaysahn Berthelsen & Fergus Park Devocean, Lynne Larkin & Buddy, Zoe McManus on Julie Donovan’s Wizz.
This was an exercise that I had never tried before – trotting and then cantering over poles around a corner, which really required
good control of line and pace – I thought I would fail miserably, but with a couple of tries we improved a lot!
L to R: Casey Duffy, Petrea Bates on Roulsie made everything look easy, while Saffi and I got better with practice!
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Then some riders did the same with the rails raised slightly – Julie Berthelsen & Leroy show excellent form.
Lucy Laksham and Julie Fattore on Monty also show good line and form, while Saffi & I concentrate on staying straight and
maintaining form while cantering through a line of 3 tiny jumps.
I like this photo – Jenny Birch, Sandra Trott and I in deep discussion,
but Saffi and Rock find something much more interesting!
Many thanks to Sandra Trott for running such a good day. Thankyou to Maryborough Pony Club for lending their
equipment, and Thankyou to those who helped set up and put away. Congratulations and Thankyou to Zoe
McManus who successfully applied to EQ Sport Development for assistance in funding this event. Thanks also to
Zoe McManus and Sue Thurlow for these photos.
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The fun wasn’t just out in the arena – spectators watching Sandra Trott’s lessons give cheek to the photographer Sue Thurlow.
L to R: Zoe McManus, Julie Donovan, Petrea Bates, Sue Weston, Pam Thurlow and Jenny Birch.
1st November Rally “Presentation”.
Many Thanks to Petrea Bates, Julie Donovan, Zoe McManus and Julie Fattore who gave up their own preparation
time to teach us how to present horses for showing. Although I’ve competed for many years, it was the first time
that I actually sewed in plaits and I learned an easier way to attach a false tail with help from Julie Fattore. Thanks!
Eleven members paid to attend the Presentation Rally, and Zoe McManus was the lucky winner of the Show Rug
Set kindly donated by Aussi Wide Horse Supplies.
1st November Ann Evans Memorial Hack Show. (Full results will be up on the MARC website soon.)
This really was an excellent finish to our competition year.
A big Thankyou to the many people who helped to make this day such a success:
 Judges Kristian Dymond and Felicity Reinke.
 Judith from PICNICIN who donated prizes for the Best Presented Junior and Senior Riders.
 Ausma Bird from AB Browbands who donated prizes for the Champions.
 Cheynee Wedrat for donating her hand-made beads and accessories for Reserve Champions.
 Carol Diamond, Peta Coles, Cheynee Wedrat and Sally Whalan for pencilling.
 Aussi Wide Horse Supplies for setting up a trade stand.
 Petrea Bates, Julie Donovan and Zoe McManus for organising the day.
 Everyone who attended. It was so good to see so many – some who had travelled quite a distance.
Although it was hot, it actually wasn’t too unpleasant wearing formal dress, and everyone looked fantastic.
There were some big classes, with some quality horses.
Thanks to John Whalan & Sue Thurlow for the photos - I will let their photos tell the story.
(My apologies if I have made any errors with the names.)
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L to R: Amber Holt’s Centre Stage Bazinga (Reserve Champion)
and Jane Clifford’s Dicavalli Royal Gucci (Champion Led Hunter).
Supreme Led Show Horse – Jane Clifford’s Dicavalli Royal Gucci
with Judges Kristian Dymond and Felicity Reinke.
Simone Cooper’s Andronikus won his Led Galloway
Hack class, and then won Champion Led Hack.
Charlie Thorne & Card Queen of Sefton
won Best Presented Junior Rider.
Some of the 12 entries in the very large line-up for Best Presented Senior Rider:
L to R: Sian Rouse, Jane Clifford, Anita Bryant, Petrina Gear, Zoe Olszowy, Jamie Coulson and Cheynee Wedrat.
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Best Presented Senior Riders: 1st Jane Clifford & Dicavalli Royal Gucci,
2nd Petrina Gear & Just Magnetic, and 3rd Anita Bryant & Sheer Robbery.
Simone Cooper & Andronikus
looked very smart, and won
Novice Galloway Hack.
R to L: Photographed after their Rider Class 12-17yrs,
Eliza Bongioletti on En-Theos Zofya (grey)
went on to win Champion Junior Rider, and
Amber Holt on Fabio won Reserve Champion.
Workers behind the scenes – Julie Donovan,
Petrea Bates, Carol Diamond & Peta Coles.
L to R: Petrina Gear & Just Magnetic won Champion Hack,
and Kate Thorne & Northwood Confidential won
Reserve Champion.
Melissa Boully & Badgers Rocabilly
Rambler won Reserve Champion Senior
Rider and Champion Galloway Hunter.
L to R: Reserve Champion Hunter Hack Pam Thurlow’s Saffira and
Champion Hunter Hack Jane Clifford’s Dicavalli Royal Gucci
with Judge Felicity Reinke.
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A few thoughts….
- Always keep your words soft and sweet …. just in case you have to eat them.
- Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.
- If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
- If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
- It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
- Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
- When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
- Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
- Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
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REMINDER!
MARC Photography Competition
Time will soon be running out for the MARC photography competition!
Competition closes at midnight Sunday 30th November.
Send in your photos from camera or phone! Share the fun!
Just email them to me at [email protected]
 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 to me by email - please down-size photographs to <200 KB, with
no more than 2MB in each email (or just send one photo per email).
 Entries will be judged anonymously and prizes given at the End of the Year Awards.
 Free entry!
“Party Tricks at Home”
“Sleep Time”
Thanks to Lynne Larkin for these great photos – Digger napping with Vida the dog, and a young friend.
MARC Events Calendar
Saturday 22nd November
(New or changed events are highlighted.)
EA & PC Judges Clinic
Hervey Bay
For more information or to book a place - contact Liz Coe [email protected]
Saturday 6th December
MARC Awards & Christmas Party
Susan River Homestead
6.30pm start with “1920’s Gangsters & Dolls” Theme. $35 per person for 2 course smorgasbord meal.
N.B.:
You need to pre-pay to MARC account . (Please identify names with deposit).
Confirmation of numbers and payment must be completed prior to 3rd December.
Direct Deposits to MARC Bank Accounts.
Please only use the MARC General Account 06 4421 00906677 (and do not use the old Show Horse
Account 06 4421 103431009).
When making direct payments, please make it clear who the payment is from & what the payment is for.
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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.
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
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