Riders Round Up - May 2008

New Zealand Riding Clubs & Bridleways INC May 2008

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Riders Round Up Official Newsletter of New Zealand Riding Clubs and Bridleways Inc

AGM – New Secretary / Treasurer Needed This years AGM will be held on 5th July 2008 in Taupo. See details further on in the Newsletter.

We are in need of a new Secretary/Treasurer, as Helen Hansen will be standing down this year. Thanks to Helen for doing such a great job.

Job Description as follows:

• Receipt of Affiliations and sending receipts to clubs (NZRC & Bridleways)

• Paying of accounts. • Balance of cheque/cash book of NZRC & Bridleways. • Ordering ribbons, badges, stationery, rule book (inc dressage,

constitution & NITE/SITE rules) • Liaison with RRUp editor and Web page editor with membership

lists and results etc.

• Organising Committee/AGM meetings and recording them, forwarding minutes onto committee/life members.

• Having cash books reviewed for AGM.

Sounds like a fun weekend has been organized by the Taupo ARC, so hope to see you there!

NITE 2009 If you are interested in hosting NITE 2009 please let Helen Hansen know by the AGM / or attend AGM.

If no clubs put their hand up, the Taupo National Equestrian Centre will be booked for NITE 2009.



SITE 2008

SITE 2008 was held over Easter at Rangiora Pony Club grounds.

SITE review from the Pegasus Riding Club Website:

www.freewebs.com/pegasusridingclub/site2008.htm

On Saturday was the derby jumping, the 1st of 5 SITE phases. This course included both show jumps and cross country and proved to be a well set up course with a “scary” bit where there was no jump!! Maybe the horses were camera shy?

Sunday came and this was the main day for SITE with the remaining 4 phases being run. The morning started with a quick briefing about the Riding Club Mount then competition started at 9am. The Riding Club Mount, Turnout and Teams Jumping were all run in the morning with the Dressage Quadrille in the afternoon.

The Riding Club Mount was a combination of team work and individuality. One team activity was to pass the rugby ball between all members, I think the hardest part of this was to actually get all 4 horses lined up side by side.

The turnout was judged on the cleanliness of gear and the team uniformity. There were some great

coloured brow bands and hat covers out on display to show off the team colours.

The Teams Jumping proved to be a bit of a giggle especially for our own team who managed to get the giggles sometime after the 1st jump, managed to lose their way and trying to recover managed to get some sense back. They did actually have 1 really great team jump!!

Lastly was the Dressage Quadrille where a costume and music are all part of the parcel. It was fantastic to see all those great ideas for costumes and then to match it up with music. Some horses weren’t too happy with the music selection their riders choose as they didn’t really want to get too close to the speaker, but riders and horses managed to recover and this phase proved to be the best entertainment of the day.

SPONSORS

A huge thank you to our sponsors:

• www.farrier.co.nz

• New Zealand Horse and Pony Magazine

• BDO Spicers

• Darren Moore Photography www.dm-photos.com

• Clarkville Stockfeeds

• CRT Amberley

• Jenny Patterson - Horsemanship NZ



• Canterbury Saddlery

• Pet Supplies

• North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics

• Don Clarke Canvas and Saddlery

• Elite Safety

• Rae West

• Saddle Up, Amberley

THANK YOU

A huge thank you to Northern Equestrian Dressage, Rangiora Pony Club and the Rangiora A&P Association for allowing us to use their fantastic grounds and facilities.

Thank you to Denise Youngman who along with her “gang” of arena setter uppers gave direction to our members to set up the 6 arenas required for the dressage on Saturday.

Thank you to Pegasus Riding Club members who helped to set up on Friday, helped Nelson on Saturday and came back on Sunday to help run our events. The commitment and help that we received over the weekend was fantastic. A special thanks to our organising committee and those who stepped up that extra bit.

Thank you to the Rangiora Equestrian Academy who allowed the travelling teams a place to accommodate their horses.

Thank you to all teams and support crew for making this weekend one to remember.

Thank you to Mark who supplied the load speaker system which was well used over the weekend.

Thank you to our family and friends that came along to help.

Also a last thank you to Kaiapoi who won!!

RESULTS 1st Kaiapoi Riding Club Kaiapoi Flyboys 2nd Selwyn Rakaia Riding Club Rockers 3rd Pegasus Riding Club Ginger Knights 4th Reefton Riding Club Reefton Superheros 5th Canterbury Riding Club 4 Savvy 6th Nelson Riding Club Nelson Sapranos 7th Strathallen Riding Club Spanish Dancing Horses 8th North Otago Riding Club Team Waitaki 9th Springston Pleasure Riding Club The Springston Allsorts 10th Springston Pleasure Riding Club The Springston Spirits 11th Strathallen Riding Club Mexican 12th Springston Pleasure Riding Club The Springston Old Dobbins



Thumbelina - Worlds Smallest Horse

We thought this was too cute…if you haven’t already meet, Thumbelina, the world’s smallest horse! She is 44.5cm (4.1-1/2 hands) at the withers, and according to the Guinness World Record Book, she is officially the world’s smallest living horse

She & her owner Michael Goessling have been touring America to raise money for the Thumbelina Foundation, which raises money and awareness for children around the world.

Club News Welcome to new clubs Taranaki ARC

Club Profile – Taranaki Adult Riding Club

Taranaki Adult Riding Club (T.A.R.C) is relatively new to the area, we started in Feb 2008, since then we have a great number of members including non riding members, non riders are very beneficial to any club as they contribute in other ways, help out at events etc. We have grounds in Eltham, kindly offered by current members. Anyone is welcome to join as long as they are 17 years or older, any discipline - learners through to advanced. We can all learn something new. We have started this club as a fun "not so competitive" club, we try to have fortnightly rally's which have included - Easter rally - fancy dress, obstacle day. - Jumping Instruction Day - Road Ride - Dressage & jumping fun day We have a number of events planned for the next season & over the winter months, our moto is "Have fun & enjoy yourself - Give anything a go.” Any interest in joining this club, please email [email protected]



Jumping Fences Courtesy Debby Sly (How to Ride)

BASIC TECHNIQUE It is your job to bring the horse to the fence in a balanced rhythm, to remain in balance with him over it, and to land in balance so that you can continue to the next fence. Most riders attempt to do far too much on the approach and over a fence, which only unbalances and distracts the horse. When jumping in canter, keep a light seat on the approach to the fence. About 20-30m away, whilst still retaining exactly the same rhythm, lower your seat deeper into the saddle and actively close your legs against the horse’s sides. Keep your shoulders slightly forwards. Having closed the legs more against the horse’s sides, you may have to take a slightly stronger contact in the hand to prevent the horse accelerating. As the horse takes off over the fence, remain in the same position but close your knees and lower legs tighter against the horse’s sides to help you remain still in the saddle, and stretch your hands and arms forwards to allow the horse to stretch his head and neck forwards over the fence. COMMON JUMPING FAULTS GETTING IN FRONT OF THE MOVEMENT Faced with a fence, many riders seem to have an irresistible desire to anticipate when the horse is going to take off and to ‘jump’ with him! Instead of sitting quietly and maintaining their position, the rhythm and the balance, they fire their seat out of the saddle, hurl their upper body up the horse’s neck and generally do about ten times more than they need to. The effect on the horse is both unbalancing and distracting. This can result in the horse hitting the fence with his front legs because the rider has loaded too much weight onto his forehand, or worse still, the horse may be tempted to put his feet back down again in front of the fence. The horse is then unable to jump at all. CHASING THE HORSE INTO THE FENCE The rider is meant to maintain the same rhythm and balance as he or she rides from fence to fence, but many people feel unable to wait for the fence. As soon as they are a few strides from it, they drive the horse forwards, immediately unbalancing the horse and pushing him on to his forehand. This approach usually results in the horse taking off much too far away from the fence and really having to stretch to clear it. If the horse is made to jump like this, he is likely to knock fences down. He is being made to use speed to clear the fences rather than the power and athleticism of his body. If he is ridden like this across country, particularly to a very upright fence, he will find it difficult to get his front legs up in the air quickly enough and risks hitting the fence. If it is a solid cross country fence, this may well be enough to unseat the rider or cause the horse to fall. IN TIMES OF TROUBLE



Whilst the horse must not be allowed to rush towards his fences, it is just as important that he is not allowed to slow down to the point that he runs out of impulsion or stops. If you sense that the horse is reluctant to keep progressing forwards to a fence, you must adopt a more aggressive style of riding to encourage the horse to keep going. In this situation it is more important than ever that you keep your seat in the saddle the whole time. If you are tempted to anticipate the take off and get in front of the movement, the reluctant jumper is presented with the ideal opportunity to stop dead!

NZRC CONTACTS PRESIDENT John Flintoff RD 3 OTOROHANGA Ph 07 872 2644 or 025 294 6672 NORTH ISLAND VICE PRESIDENT & BRIDLEWAYS CONVENOR Bev Birkett State Highway 1 RD 1, TAUPO Phone (07) 378 9205 taupo –[email protected] SOUTH ISLAND VICE PRESIDENT Rosemary LeeOldfield Baigent Valley Road WAKEFIELD Phone (03) 541 8949 or 025 211 0215 [email protected] SECRETARY/TREASURER Helen Hansen 408 Kio Kio Station Road RD4 OTOROHANGA Phone (07) 873 1766 or 0274 957259 [email protected]

RIDERS ROUNDUP EDITORS Shontelle Gut Oeo Rd, R D 29, Hawera Phone 027 667 5579 [email protected] Sheryl Goble Eltham Road RD 29 Kaponga [email protected] WEB SITE EDITOR Jean Fitzgerald Ph 04 526 7896 fax o4 526 719 [email protected] EXAM SECTRETARY Evelyn Cooper (Certificate Secretary) 52 Goldfinch Street OHAKUNE Ph 06 385 8466

PICTURE AT LEFT: In front of the movement PICTURE AT RIGHT: A good basic position

NZRC Sec/Treasurer C/o Helen Hansen 408 Kio Kio Station rd R D 4 Otorohanga Ph 07 8731 766 Mobile 0274 957259 Email [email protected]

To all New Zealand Riding Clubs, RE: AGM 5th July 2008

The AGM this year is be hosted by TAUPO on the weekend of 5th & 6th JULY 2008. At the Taupo National Equestrian Centre, Aratiatia Road,

Taupo. (Off Rotorua HiWay) Taupo have offered to billet people who wish to arrive on the Friday night and stay for the weekend but there

is a limit to this availability. There is accommodation at the Wairakei Lodge which is 5 minutes from the centre at a cost of $35/night twin

share or $45/night for a single. Ph 073748265 (Please contact Bev about accommodation)

Saturday 5th July 2008 9.30am:- Greet and meet, morning tea 10am:- AGM 12.00am:- Lunch. 1.00pm:- Committee meeting. Conclusion:- Meet billets etc. (contact Bev 07 3789205) 6.30pm:- Dinner.

• Cobb & Co. • Approx $40.00 (3 course meal)

Sunday 6th July 2008 Option1

10.30am Lava glass • Meet at Glass blowing shop (between Wairakei & Equestrian Centre) $5/person. Watch as that beautiful glass obstacle is made (approx 3/4hr) lunch available for purchase on premises. • Farewell and safe journey.

Option 2 Prawn farm tour • Guided tour around Prawn farm, $15/person lunch or muffin, Tea and Coffee available for purchase on premises • Farewell and safe journey

All welcome to attend, meet the national body, stay as long as you like, bring any item of interest for discussion should an opportunity arise.

If your club has any Questions or maybe a subject you would like to be discussed at the AGM please let me know.

URGENT:- WE NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANY CLUB WILLING TO HOLD NITE 2009 SO WE CAN EITHER KEEP THE BOOKING FOR TAUPO EQUESTRIAN CENTRE OR CANCEL IT

Thank you Taupo Club for this offer.

Helen Hansen

NZRC Sec/Treasurer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Accommodation & No. required:- Billet Wiarakei Lodge Name _______________________________________________________________ Please return form to:- Bev Birkett 720 Oruanui rd R D 1 Taupo

A.G.M. NOMINATION FORM (Must be returned by the 26th June 2008)

OUR CLUB/I …........................................................................................................ NOMINATE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR COMMITTEE;

PRESIDENT............................................................................................................ Address ............................................................................................... NORTH ISLAND VICE PRESIDENT................................................................................................. Address.................................................................................................... SOUTH ISLAND VICE PRESIDENT................................................................................................. Address.................................................................................................... SECRETARY.......................................................................................................... Address................................................................................................... (Helen Will not be standing again as Sec/Trea so this position will be vacant) TREASURER.......................................................................................................... Address....................................................................................................

BRIDLEWAYS CONVENOR................................................................................. Address...................................................................................................... RIDERS ROUND-UP EDITOR.............................................................................. Address................................................................................................ COMMITTEE MEMBERS; Name Address 1).............................................................................................................................. 2).............................................................................................................................. 3).............................................................................................................................. 4).............................................................................................................................. 5).............................................................................................................................. 6)..............................................................................................................................

I/We declare that the above nominations have been nominated under proper meetings to the Rules and Constitution of this club and are the decision of the majority present; Signed Club President............................................................. Signed Club Secretary............................................................. OR Signed by Life Member...........................................................

NOTE; ALL Nomination forms are to be sent to the Secretary BEFORE 26/6/08

NZRC Sec/Treasurer

Mrs Helen Hansen 408 Kio Kio Station Road

R D 4 Otorohanga

The NZRC Secretary will then ask each nominee if they are prepared to stand for the Committee position stated above.

A.G.M. DELEGATE REGISTRATION (Must be returned by the 27th June 2008)

OUR CLUB/I........................................................................................................... Declare that the below Club Delegate/Proxy has been appointed under proper meetings conducted according to the Rules and Constitution of our Club and are the decision of the majority present. CLUB DELEGATE.............................................. Delegate's Signature........................................... A Club may appoint a Proxy Vote on their Club's behalf if they do not have a representative attending the AGM. CLUB PROXY.................................................... Proxy's Signature............................................... SIGNED BY CLUB PRESIDENT.................................................................... SIGNED BY CLUB SECRETARY................................................................... OR SIGNED BY LIFE MEMBER.........................................................................

I/We will be requiring to be billeted for FRIDAY/SATURDAY NIGHT (Please circle) I/We will be requiring accommodation at the Wairakei Lodge for

FRIDAY/SATURDAY NIGHT (Please circle) Please Phone Bev on 07 3789025

NOTE; All Delegate registrations must be sent to the Secretary BY 26/6/08

NZRC Sec/Treasurer

C/o Mrs H Hansen 408 Kio Kio Station rd

R D 4 Otorohanga

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