Location
Rallies will be held in the Swan Valley, Western Australia
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Lessons and Rally Format
Rallies will be held on Sundays, with additional mid-week rallies some months as well. Riders are welcome to come to both mid-week and weekend rallies. Each rider will have two group lessons per rally.
Rallies will run approx 9am-1pm each day. There will be no helper duties so you’ll be free to go when you’ve finished riding. BYO lunch/snacks and drinks. Tea and coffee are provided.
Lessons will be available in dressage, jumping, poles, cross-country, working equitation science and ground work. Riders will provide lesson preferences for each rally and requests will be accommodated as much as possible. Riders will be grouped according to horse/rider level.
Rallies will run approx 9am-1pm each day. There will be no helper duties so you’ll be free to go when you’ve finished riding. BYO lunch/snacks and drinks. Tea and coffee are provided.
Lessons will be available in dressage, jumping, poles, cross-country, working equitation science and ground work. Riders will provide lesson preferences for each rally and requests will be accommodated as much as possible. Riders will be grouped according to horse/rider level.
2020 Membership Fees
2020 Rally Dates - please note these dates are subject to change
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Sunday February 2nd - try before you buy rally (open to non-members)
Sunday March 15th Sunday April 19th Sunday May 24th Sunday July 19th Sunday August 16th Sunday September 13th Sunday October 25th Sunday November 15th Sunday December 13th - wind up rally and lunch |
Tuesday January 21st - try before you buy rally (open to non-members)
Tuesday February11th Tuesday March 3rd Tuesday April 7th Tuesday June 2nd Tuesday June 30th Tuesday July 28th Tuesday August 25th Tuesday September 22nd Tuesday December 1st |
Members are welcome to come to both midweek and weekend rallies if they choose. Members are welcome to bring a friend along to a rally if they think they might be interested in joining the club. The normal rally fee applies and then they can decide whether to join up or not.
Rally Weather
Should we experience inclement weather adjustments will be made accordingly. During the hotter months rallies may start earlier, in consultation with members, to avoid the heat. During the winter months there may be occasions where jumping and XC need to be adjusted according to ground conditions and in the event of a complete rain-off or dangerous weather an unmounted rally with lectures, fitness sessions and training games will take place in lieu.
Coaching
Members will receive consistent coaching throughout the year from Sophie Warren, professional eventing and dressage rider, horse trainer and coach. Sophie has had many successes at the top levels in eventing and dressage. She represented Australia as a young rider, has been named Western Australian young rider of the year ridden numerous horses to WA horse of the year titles in dressage and eventing. Sophie has ridden professionally and trained in Europe.
Where possible, outside experts will also be invited to the club for presentations, lectures and other activities.
Where possible, outside experts will also be invited to the club for presentations, lectures and other activities.
Rally Bookings
Bookings will be placed through Sustainable Equitation www.sustainableequitation.com.au and information on upcoming rallies will be shared via Facebook and email.
Insurance
Our coaches are fully insured. Members are encouraged to become members of Equestrian Western Australia or PCAWA as well. EWA and/or PCAWA membership provides you with personal accident and public liability insurance at all times whilst engaged in non-income earning equestrian activities. These memberships represent great value if you want to be covered at home and out and about. Visit www.wa.equestrian.org.au/fee-schedule or http://www.pcawa.com/open_riders for more info.
Attire
Any type of tack is acceptable as long as the gear is safe and comfortable for horse and rider. Riders are encouraged to dress according to the weather and remain sun-smart at all times. There is no formal uniform. Club shirts will be available and riders are encouraged to wear them at rallies, other equestrian activities and off the horse!
Safety gear: An EA approved helmet and safe riding boots are compulsory. Safety vests are recommended for cross-country lessons and when riding young horses. Riders are encouraged to wear their helmet whenever they are handling their horse.
Safety gear: An EA approved helmet and safe riding boots are compulsory. Safety vests are recommended for cross-country lessons and when riding young horses. Riders are encouraged to wear their helmet whenever they are handling their horse.
