Club membership information
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$ 85 |
Full Junior Rider
membership fee |
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$ 140 |
Full Senior Rider
membership fee |
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$ 30 |
Non Rider, but
Horse Handler membership fee |
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$ 20 |
Newsletter subscription
only |
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$ 50 |
Member of another HRCAV club |
New members are welcome. To
become a member please fill out the application
form, the HRCAV disclaimer form (very important,
cannot accept membership without it) and post
your application and cheque (made payable to Grampians
Riding Club Inc.) to:
Secretary
Grampians Riding Club Inc.,
PO Box 758,
Ararat, Victoria, 3377.
Membership fees are due annually
on 31 October. These fees cover your insurance
and the HRCAV levies. A membership card is issued to all members,
even those not intending to compete. Performance
cards are issued for those who want to compete
in official HRCAV events.
A reminder to members that the
‘sign-in book’ must be signed by all
members (mounted or unmounted) on any given day
that you attend the grounds. This is imperative
for insurance purposes. The Committee appreciates
your co-operation in this matter.
Club rally day format
Club rally days are held on the first Sunday of the month.
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Riders must have
a gear check, and be mounted, warmed up and
ready to go by 10am sharp for morning’s
instruction. |
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Proper gear includes Approved
3838 helmets, riding boots with heels, bits.
See in club shed for list of approved HRCAV
equipment. |
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12pm to 1pm - lunch. |
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1pm to 3pm - afternoon’s
instruction. Clean up afterwards, then home
time. |
Arena ettiquette
Gear your ride in consideration
of:
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Novice riders (young
and old!) |
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Green horses |
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Condition of your horse |
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Ground conditions |
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Proper distance between horses |
Please be courteous and friendly
to everyone visiting or using club grounds. Avoid
actions that may frighten or anger other members
or their horses. Remember that less experienced
riders and / or green horses may need more room
to maneuver and may be more easily frightened
when being passed.
The most important thing to
remember when riding in a group is to pay attention
to the other riders and be courteous. Accidents
can happen easily when riders have their eyes
down and aren't paying attention to the others.
Also remember to tell the others what you plan
on doing; when in doubt call ‘heads upl’
Passing:
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When passing another
rider call ‘passing’ or ‘heads
up’ to make them aware. |
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Never pass within
two metres of another horse; |
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If you are passing
someone coming from the opposite direction
(head on), pass left shoulder to left shoulder
(stay well to the Inside / outside - keep
distance between you); |
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Don’t cut
people off or run up their backsides! Leave
at least two horses distance between you; |
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If you're too
close, perform a 10 metre circle to create
distance then return to the track (but don't
cut off another rider riding behind you!)
OR, look around the arena and ride into an
empty space; |
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Don’t
ride directly at another horse! |
Moving off the track:
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When executing
figures keep your eyes up and be aware of
what others are doing around you Try to get
a section of the ring to yourself; |
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If you are walking
while other people are trotting or cantering,
stay off the track (more towards the centre
of the ring) so they don't have to ride around
you. |
Changing Direction:
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You should turn
towards the middle of the ring and make a
half circle; |
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It is acceptable,
and sometimes more practical, to cut across
the ring, diagonal, or make a tear drop shape; |
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When tracking in the opposite
direction of everyone else, pass left shoulder
to left shoulder; |
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When changing direction with
the group in a tight space, follow the person
in front of you through their turn so no one
gets cut off; |
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Don't ride directly
at another horse! |
Jumping:
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PLEASE
NOTE: AT RIDING CLUB RALLIES NEVER JUMP POLES
OR JUMPS UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY YOUR
INSTRUCTOR! |
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Listen carefully
to the instructor and follow their instructions; |
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Always ride In the same direction
as others when jumping; |
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Follow arena etiquette with
rules, such as: Leaving at least two horses
distance between you, particularly at speed;
never ride at another horse; leave extra space
between yourself and others when actually
jumping; |
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When jumping a sequence of
jumps, your instructor will often have you
going one at a time. If jumping only one to
three simple jumps or a grid, they may have
you following on; if so, you may have to form
a holding pattern so as to leave enough space
- DON’T RIDE UP EACH OTHER’S
BACKSIDES! |
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Those jumping have right-of-way
(unless a lesson is in progress) and must
call their fences. |
Walking Out:
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It is polite to
wait for your instructor to dismiss you before
leaving your lesson; |
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Pay attention to
those who are still riding and keep out of
their way - stay on the inside of the track!
Run up your stirrups, take your reins over
the horse's head, loosen your girth a couple
of holes, walk next to their neck / head,
not in front of them; |
Dressage Competitions:
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Follow basic rules
of etiquette when warming-up amongst others; |
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Respect riders’
rights whilst competing, maintain 10 metre
distance from operating dressage arenas; |
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Try to be quiet and respectful
whilst near operating dressage arenas; the
judges and riders don’t need to hear
you gossiping! |
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When you present to the judge,
say hello, and tell them your name, back number
and horse’s name. |
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You should do the same when
presenting to the gear checker; |
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Remember - you are
representing your club as well as yourself
when out competing! |
Lunging:
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Lunging must be
done so that it does not disturb riders. Do
not crack the lunge whip! This is disturbing
to other horses and riders. |
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