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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.

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Memberships due for renewal

Yes it’s that time of year – EA and NCHTA memberships are up for renewal.
Membership benefits include priority entry to clinics and events. as well as a $10 discount for entry fees. Non-members of NCHTA pay $10 more to enter a clinic if there is room.

To renew your membership – either use the link in the email – or via this link:

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Results for the pairs

Congratulations to all the riders who joined us this morning for the pairs competition!

It was great to see everyone put in the effort for the fancy dress – results pending for the best dressed!

HEre are the results for the pairs:

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Draw for Sunday 18/6

The draw has been emailed to riders – it’s a complicated mission making a draw, and it’s usually done late at night – so there are bound to be a few mistakes! If so, drop Kate an email.
Draws have been updated at 8:14pm 16/6/23

xc-2023Download
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Course maps available

Our legendary course designer has created online maps using the amazing CrossCountry app. Even if you don’t have the app, you can still view these maps on your browser.
Select this button to open the maps.

CrossCountryMaps
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Pairs and clear round day information

Now that the entries have all been accepted, we have started planning how the day will run.

The pairs will go on course first – at 9am . Over 35 pairs are competing – and don’t forget that fancy dress is encouraged! More information to come – there will be an email coming to everyone soon!

The course has been numbered with YELLOW discs.

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Dr Tash’s Hot Tips for keeping horses cool when eventing

  1. Ensure adequate water intake in the days before and during competition – a resting 500kg
    horse needs to consume ~25 litres over 24 hours, but this can double to 50 Litres with
    increased temperatures and exercise. To increase water intake, provide electrolytes and salt, wet down feed and soak hay, and provide fresh, cool water at all times. Keeping your horse hydrated is also useful to avoid colic!
  2. Keep warm-ups to a minimum.
  3. After each phase, walk the horse for a few minutes to cool down and then commence
    active cooling with high volumes of cold water, (including iced water if available), and
    ensure to scrape off thoroughly. Also, apply ice boots. Key areas to cool are the jugular veins
    (underside of the neck), the femoral arteries (between hind legs) and the lower abdomen.
    Aggressive cooling measures should continue until the water is no longer heating up on the
    horse or until the horse’s temperature is 38°C or less.
  4. House your horse in the shade between phases. If your yard is in direct sunlight, ensure to
    keep the horse in the shade for at least 30 to 60 minutes after active cooling. Use a light
    weight and light-coloured cotton rug to reflect heat. If your horse is stabled, ensure
    adequate airflow or remove the horse from the box into the shade.
  5. Consider your individual horse’s fitness level and the conditions you have been training
    under. If your horse is not quite as fit as they could be and you have been training in cooler
    conditions, please take it especially easy.
    Please find Tash for a chat or call 0424 959 115 if you have any questions about managing
    your horse in the heat over the weekend.