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THANK YOU to everyone who helped NCHTA put on an amazing event. We really are all both exhausted and exhilarated by how successful it all was.
Photos that have been shared showing how much fun eveyrone had, and this makes all the hard work in the lead up to the event worthwhile.
The weather certainly helped, and the park looked a picture.

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Draw has been emailed

NCHTA has worked very hard to make this event as enjoyable as possible – and we are thrilled that so many riders have entered. We hope you have a great weekend.

  • Canberra Lakes Pony Club are running the canteen on Saturday and Sunday, and will be opening the front gate so remember to have a few coins handy to donate to the kids.
  • We have a food van for Friday (Grill-Ax) and Saturday (Peachee) evening and the mobile bar (Tumut River) Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12.
  • Ice is for sale from the secretary’s tent – $5 a bag.
  • The draw has been created with great care and attention.  To help the event run smoothly, dressage takes precedence if you have multiple horses. SJ and XC are to run in numerical order. The XC is a move up draw, so that no-shows, withdrawals, and competitors riding out of order will affect start times. Riders must be ready to start when called by the marshal, and those who need to vary their starting order due to other rides must inform the marshal of this in advance.
  • We will be restricting the number of horses in the dressage warmup arena to those who have their tests within the next 30 minutes.  There is an area for exercising your horse in the camping area – which is well sign-posted.
  • Feed/hay and shavings – our sponsor Charlotte from Neigh Hay is going to be on site and can bring all your feed to the event for you! Please show her your support by preordering on their website.
  • There is a wedding on at the woolshed on Saturday afternoon – so please do not park around the woolshed.
  • There is NO POWER for camping. But we do have lovely hot showers in the camping area.
  • Please ask us if you have anything that concerns you – we want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
  • If you need to scratch – please email Kate on canberraode@gmail.com
  • Remember the venue is called Equestrian Park, not Canberra Equestrian Centre, we suggest putting YARRALUMLA WOOLSHED in your GPS.
Farrier (pay for service)Kane Hunt 0407983559
Vet (pay for service)Brindabella 0429074686
Ambulance000
Rider Reps:4* Stuart Tinney 0418293930
3* Will Enzinger 04093580202* Merran Wallis 0407530837
1* & 80 Niki Rose 041343313195 Kim Leibowitz 0410523376

Thank you again for entering and we will see you soon!

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Event planning update

Activity on the course is full steam ahead, with every course now flagged and waiting to be decorated. The TD’s will be arriving on Wednesday to inspect it and then we will be able to publish the maps on the cross-country app.

Planning is underway for the layout of the trade village with the following exhibitors all locked in.

  • Neigh Hay stockfeed supplies Canberra, Gundaroo, Murrumbateman and Sutton with quality hay, chaff, hard feed, horse supplements, chicken feed, dog food and animal salts. We source hay from farmers that are passionate about producing top quality hay. Our hay is feed tested so you know what your horse is getting. Our hay comes direct from the farm and pick up points are in Murrumbateman, Sutton, or directly to you with wholesale orders. Happy horses, happy owners – happy Neigh Hay!
  • Castlefin Equestrian is an online and mobile Equestrian business based in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. We keep up with the latest trends and source top quality products from around the world to improve the performance of the Horse and Rider, with an emphasis on increasing the comfort and safety of both.
  • Do you want to feel and look your absolute best while still being environmentally friendly at an affordable price point? Then you need to take a look at the beautiful range by Lady Godiva Equestrian! All of their products are designed by riders, for riders to ensure they are extremely comfortable and practical while also looking amazing! Lady Godiva Equestrian strives to use materials that are both better for the environment and for your horses skin, for example our saddle pads all feature a bamboo blend underside which is moisture wicking, antibacterial, and hypoallergenic while also being one of the most sustainable fabrics in the world.
  • This not- for -profit volunteer organisation will provide social marquees at equestrian competitions for Riders, Owners, Officials and supporters to congregate. Placed in front of the Show jumping rings, it will be in prime position for everyone to come, sit, relax and catch all the action. Come to meet up with friends or make new ones and enjoy the opportunity to network and socialise with people linked by a love of horses and equestrian sports! No entry or joining fee, water refill station available and smart device recharge for anyone who might need it.
  • Completely Equine is an equestrian apparel and saddlery boutique with the most extensive range of premium brands in Australia.  Whether it is matchy matchy or highly functional and technical, Completely Equine has you covered. They will be bringing a large range of Dada Sport, Cavalleria Toscana, Samshield, Kingsland, Premier Equine, Veredus and LeMieux and Flexon Stirrups to the event. Completely Equine will be showcasing the FREEJUMP X’AIR SAFE- a unique combination between a body protector and an airbag vest. 8 times more protective than a body protector alone and 4 times more protective than a body protector with a separate airbag over the top. Pop in to see Lance and have a chat and try out this new technology with safety at the forefront. They will also be measuring for custom boots from DeNiro and Cavallo throughout the weekend #freejump #airsafe
  • Equest sport is a saddlery promotion and distribution company. We Represent Freejump, Samshield, Struck Apparel and Jump In for the Australian market. We are at Canberra this weekend representing freejump and promoting our new brands Struck and Jump In
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Timetable

We’ve been busy busy busy getting ready for you all to join us in Canberra. So that you can start planning your weekend, here is the timetable. Please consider when you can come and help with some of the many tasks involved with running the event. Head over to the signup page to put your name down: CLICK HERE

Another shout out to one of our very loyal local supporters: Wallaroo Equestrian. Fiona Gruen has been a wonderful supporter of all things equestrian in the region.