Author: Kate

A big thank you to outgoing president of NCHTA, Derek Pether who has been a very valued member of the committee, and are pleased that he’s accepted the role as Vice President for the following year. We don’t want to lose such a dedicated member who contributed so much over those two terms (even though he probably doesn’t think so!).
We are delighted to welcome Rachel Stephen-Smith back onto the committee and are pleased that she accepted the nomination to be the next president of our club.
We’ve also got a new club secretary, Jackie Szczepanik, thank you for putting your hand up for this job! Many thanks to Lindsey Stewart for her hard work in this position.
A full list of committee positions will be updated shortly.

We meet on Wednesday the 6th of August for our Annual General Meeting. This will start at 730pm at the Yowani Club.
This is when the committee for the next year are voted in.
We are also going to have a meeting to plan the upcoming CIC in October.  We have decided to include EvA80 in the programme as there are no competitions for horses of that level for several months, so it will be a hectic event! Many helpers will be needed.

Looking forward to seeing many people there.

 

Results have been posted on https://nchta.wordpress.com/draw-results/

Thanks everyone for supporting NCHTA and this fun day for everyone.  Having no dressage certainly makes it enjoyable for us all!

 

Please go to the Events and draw tab for the notes and draw for the Eventer Trial on the 13th July

We are holding a working bee this weekend from 10am – 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. We need to flag the XC course, whippersnip and mow.

Please advise Kate on canberraode@gmail.com if you are able to make it for catering purposes.

Don’t forget to enter our upcoming Eventer Trial that is being held at Equestrian Park.
This is a great day for all ages and abilities to enjoy the jumping side of eventing without the dressage!

The first competition will be a pairs cross country. The course will be quite short, with the fences having various height options so that all pairs can be catered for. There will be three “dressing fences” which the two horses must jump as a pair (ie side by side). Points will be given for these fences and penalties deducted for refusals and falls. There will also be an optimum time. The winning pair will be the one that goes clear with the most points for style over the dressing fences. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the pair closest to (and under) the optimum time.  For the Pairs competition, fancy dress is encouraged and there will be a prize for the best fancy-dressed pair. However, please note that this competition is to be run under the relevant EA rules. In particular, it is the responsibility of each competitor to ensure that they wear the correct safety helmet and boots.

The other competitions will be the Eventer Trials. They will consist of a round of showjumping followed immediately by a timed obstacle course (testing the all round handiness of the horse and rider) and then (immediately again) by a cross country course. There will be four classes: 60cm, 80cm, 95cm and 105cm.

Any horse may compete in the pairs competition as well as one Eventer Trial competition.

Prizes will be offered for all events. Ribbons to 8^th place.

For further information about the competition contact Kate MacKenzie on 6296 6118 or 0403200341 canberraode@gmail.com

Enter online at nominate

Entries are now being accepted online on nominate for the clinic with Sam Lyle at Equestrian Park, Cotter Road, Curtin.

Sam is a popular coach within NSW and QLD, and no doubt this will be another successful clinic.  So enter early to avoid missing out!

Please go to their webpage to view photos taken by long time supporter of eventing in NSW, Main Event Photography. 

12 April 2014: Peter Gillis XC Clinic

Peter is a very popular instructor and works well with all levels, including younger children, novice adults and the more advanced riders.  All are welcome with the restriction that riders must be EA members, or members of NCHTA (who get a $10 discount).  Entries will be opening 19/03/2014 on nominate.

Our Draw is now available for downloading:  March 2014 Draw

Please take the time to read the notes properly.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

NCHTA Committee.