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Hills & Hawksebury Equestrian News
Check out the flyer* which details a new, free full colour magazine about to be launched in the Hills/Hawkesbury, aimed at horse lovers, owners and riders in this area.
* provided by Jo Arblaster
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Posted on 27th January 2012
Dressage/Harness Clinic with Dutch Trainers : 9 - 11th March 2012
 
Jenny Veenstra, a well-respected professional dressage instructor in Belgium and her partner, Marc van Vlasselaer will be conducting a clinic at Horseworld Stadium, Maguire Road, Maraylya on 9-11 March 2012.
Jenny is a fabulous instructor and welcomes any breeds and any levels.
Please check the flyer* for full details on cost and booking details. * provided by Carol Raymen
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Posted on 22nd January 2012
Sustainable Horse Management Workshop FREE : 19th February 2012
Are you a horse owner who is passionate about environmental management ?
Check out the flyer* offering places in a great upcoming workshop absolutely free at :
Arcadia Community Hall 136 Arcadia Road, Arcadia
Sunday 19 February, 9am-5pm
Bookings are essential
* provided by Michelle Brown | Bushland Community Programs Co-ordinator | Hornsby Shire Council
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Posted on 13th January 2012
Expressions of Interest in Trail Ride
Check out the flyer* with information and contact details for expressions of interest in a Thousand Mile (1600km) trail ride.
In brief, the proposed ride will take place in the area north of the Murray River in an area bounded by Barham to Wilcannia, across to Broken Hill then south to Wentworth, Ouyen and back to Barham. The exact route is yet to be decided subject to an on the ground survey of the country to be traversed.
It is to be a bring your own horse, saddlery and bedroll whilst the food would be provided from a mobile kitchen. Depending on the numbers of riders so the level of comfort in camp will go up and the cost per rider will come down.
Further details regarding the ride can be found here.
* provided by Lynne Livingstone
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Posted on 13th January 2012
Rural Sports Facility (RSF)
A reminder from the GEC Committee regarding the use of the Rural Sports Facility (RSF)
The RSF is a purpose built facility to cater for any equestrian, whether riding on the lovely sand dressed grass arenas, or a ride around the bridle trail. The facility is open daily to the public for free, every day...unless prior booking has been made by a club. You can check if the grounds are open or have been booked by calling 9847 6058 for bookings and 9847 6764 for closures due to rain.
A great opportunity to ride safely either as a change from your home riding turf or in preference to unsuitable safety or grounds standards. A great way to socialise your horse to new areas safely - there is perimeter fencing around the entire facility as well as around the arenas. Toilet and rubbish facilities, day yards and a wash bay (bring your own hose though)!
A great way to practice for upcoming GEC competitions and training days. Checkout the Hornsby Council write up on the RSF.
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Posted on 26th October 2011
Horses and Bushfires
With the summer season well and truly upon us its certainly time to be mindful of the threats of bushfires not only to us but our beloved horses as well. The following articles provide some useful steps to ensure their safety - whether they be located at home or on an agistment property.
Horses and Bushfires - A quick reference guide for Horse owners
AG0858 Horses and Bushfires - Department of Primary Industries
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Posted on 7th January 2011
Durham Park Stud
Durham Park Stud is a Dressage training, breeding and riding school established in the hills district by Tori McBeath. The focus in breeding and training is to produce horses with quality temperaments, conformation and trainability. As a horse enthusiast and keen breeder, Tori purchased dressage stallion, Sir Weltspear to breed quality warmbloods and to use for dressage competition.
While training and breeding are strong passions Durham Park also runs as a riding school teaching children and adults from beginner level on either their own horse or a DP school horse. Tori works closely with students to advance skills and education while developing equal partnerships between horse and rider.
Durham Park has just moved to Arcadia where they offer top class facilities for Lessons, Training, Breeding and Agistment. Children riding camps are also run during school holidays and are a fantastic and fun way to keep riding and meet other keen horse people.
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Posted on 20th October 2009
Float Share
Members interested in float share please email your details. Let us know how much room you have in your float, or that you need a float ride.
We will put you in touch with each other and you can save the environment and our very few parking spaces at the Rural Sports Facility.
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Posted on 20th April 2009 | 
