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PO Box 4 Curtin ACT 2605 Aims: The Equestrian Association is the peak equestrian body in the ACT, representing over 20 amateur clubs and associations. The Equestrian Association is made up of club affiliates who have voting rights and some individuals and businesses who do not (associates). The main aim of the Association is to promote horse riding as a healthy recreational activity, improve the standard of horsemanship, and promote the development of equestrian facilities and activities by the ACT Government and public. Meetings: Quarterly meetings held at the Canberra Riding Club Clubhouse: May, August, November, February. AGM in early May. Functions: Publishes a quarterly calendar of horse events in the ACT. Liaises with the ACT government. Coordinates a Horse Expo at the Yarralurnla Woolshed each year in early August. Membership Fees: Club Affiliates $30.00; Associates $10.00.
PO Box 231 Hall ACT 2618 Aims: The main aim of the Association is to promote showing and hacking in the ACT. Meetings: Quarterley. AGM in August. Functions: Training schools. Holds an annual Hack Show in November each year. Membership Fees: Senior $12; Junior $8; Family $25. National Association: Hack Council of NSW,
Secretary: Amanda Graydon, Phone: 230-3265 Aims: The main aim of the ACT Dressage Association is to promote the sport of Dressage in a friendly and professional way. General Meetings: The 2nd Wednesday of each month, 8.OOpm at Sports House, corner Madigan and Maitland Streets, Hackett. AGM in June. Functions: Some type of function is held every month such as regular dressage competitions, protocol days (Preliminary to Elementary), training days, team challenge, quadrille team practice, and judges' clinics. Membership Fees: Members $25; Families $30. (250 members) National Association: NSW Dressage Council Inc, PO Box 372 Richnibnd NSW 2753, Phone: (045) 77-4965, Mrs Kathie Sant.
Secretary: Tova Ducker, Phone: 258-6156 Background: Endurance riding has expanded greatly in popularity over the last 1015 years. The sport is regulated by the Australian Endurance Riders Association (AERA) and its affiliated State associations. There are four divisions for competitors: heavyweight, open, lightweight and junior. The aim of endurance riding is not so much winning as completing the course and all riders who finish the course in the time allowed and whose horses pass the final veterinary check receive an award, usually a emblazed belt buckle. Aims: The main aim of the Association is to promote endurance riding in the ACT and region, and to conduct the National Capital Endurance Ride, 80km and 40km. Meetings: The Committee meets about four times a year. AGM in April Functions: Annual National Capital Endurance Ride (80/40km), training rides and social events including dinners and BBQs. Membership Fees: $30.00. National Association: ACT ERA is affiliated with NSW ERA which is affiliated with the Australian Endurance Riders Association (Secretary: Mrs Barbara Timms, PO Box 144 Nanango Qld 4615, Phone: (071) 63-1568)
Contact: Sandra Burr - Phone: 281-5423 Aims: The aim of Act Natural is to promote Parelli Natural Horsemanship (PNH) in the Canberra region. Meetings: Informal planning meetings held every two to three months at a member's home. No elected positions - no AGM. Functions: ACT Natural holds quarterly PNH rally days, organises clinics and instruction days with qualified Parelli instructors. Instructors sell PNH equipment (halters, leads, long ropes, bareback pads, bridles). Membership Fees: No membership fees, $5 for members who want to receive a newsletter. ACT Natural members must hold as PNH Network Membership. National Association: Parelli Natural Horsemanship, PO Box 2232 Gosford NSW 2250, Phone: (043) 29-3401, fax: (043) 29-3402
Secretary: Gail Bansemer, Phone: 236-3212 Aims: The aim of the ACT Showjumping Club is to promote showjumping in the ACT region. Meetings: Monthly Committee Meetings at Forest Park Motel. AGM in July. Functions: monthly event of some type: Training Day, Unofficial Competition or Official Competition. Membership Fees: 15 individual, $25 family National Association: NSW Showjumping Council EFA NSW Branch PO Box 4317 Sydney NSW 2001, Phone: (067) 25-4141, Mr Graeme Watts
Secretary: Judy Harris, Phone: 238 2348 Aims: The main aim of the Canberra District Harness Society is to promote pleasure in competing in harness events and pleasure driving. Meetings: The Committee meets monthly. AGM in July. Functions: Regular lectures, practical demonstrations and competitions with other clubs (Combined Driving Events). Membership Fees: Members $75, Family $85 National Association: Affiliated with the Australian Driving Society.
Secretary: Steven Roberts, Phone: 272-3189 (w) Background: The Capital Territory Endurance Riders Association was formed recently to conduct endurance rides under ALDREC rules (Australian Long Distance Riders Equestrian Council). ALDREC is a new organisation itself, formed to promote endurance events under FEI rules in Australia. (For further information on ALDREC see Australian Endurance and Trail Riders News July & August issues 1995 pp.12-14.) Aims: The aim of the Association is to promote endurance riding in the ACT. Meetings: The Committee meets as required to organise rides. AGM in February. Functions: Endurance Rides under ALDREC rules; Carnivals and Training rides (from 15 km to 40km). One championship ride per year (160km). Membership Fees: $30.00. National Association: Affiliation with Australian Endurance Riders Association pending current application.
Secretary: Belinda Smith, Phone: 015-296-314 Aims: The aim of the Hall Polocrosse Club is to promote the sport of Polocrosse. The competition season extends from March to August. Meetings: Committee meetings held as required (usually quarterley) to organise competitions. AGM in September. Functions: Polocrosse Tournaments, Training Days, Practise Days (commence in January) and Greenhorse Days (commence in October). Annual Christmas party; over 40's carnival every 4 years. Grounds: Hall Polocrosse Grounds, Victoria Street Hall. Membership Fees: $10 joining fee, $50 fee for registration and insurance. National Association: Affiliated with the NSW Polocrosse Association of Australia.
Secretary: Sue Harrison, Phone: 230=2522 Aims: The aim of the National Capital Horse Trials Association is to support and promote eventing in the ACT region. Meetings: Committee meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month at Sports House, Hackett. AGM held in June. Functions: One day event at 'Lynton' Goulburn in October each year. Proposed annual ODE at Equestrian Park Curtin beginning April 1996. Training schools with local and visiting instructors. Occasional small event at introductory level. Membership Fees: Single $20.00, Family $35.00 National Association: NSW Horse Trials Council, Secretary: Mrs Georgina Kennedy PO Box 168 Goulburn NSW 2580, Phone: (048) 215-147, fax: (048) 218730.
Master: Ray Willmott, Phone: 227-1272 Aims: The aim of the Hunt Club is to provide Sport in the finest hunting tradition with a pack of foxhounds. Committee Meetings: none Functions: Hunts are held twice a week, usually on Wednesdays and Sundays, from late April to late September. Other functions include a Hunt Ball, Hunt ODE, Hunter & Hack Show and a Puppy Show. Membership Fees: Joining Fee $150 plus subscription $300 per year, due 1 January. National Association: No national affiliation.
Contact: Carol Trainor, Phone: 238 2403 Aims The main aim of the Tentpeggers - Canberra Lancers is to promote tentpegging as a sport and to give displays of tentpegging. Meetings: No formal meetings - no AGM. Functions: Practice for NSW Championships, Canberra Show and invitational displays; coaching for Pony Club teams and light-horse groups. Membership Fees: fees associated with affiliation only. National Association: Australian Tentpegging Association, Secretary: Mr Alan Bradshaw, 93 Hardinge Street Deniliquin NSW 2710. |
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