Jan - Feb 2016 Newsletter

 January ‐ February 2016 This publication is the Newsletter of the Western Australian Endurance Riders
Association Inc.
ABN No: 83 510 134 790
Scenes from 2015 showing the young, the more mature(?), those hard at it and some of the beautiful scenery. Photos courtesty of Chris Ros. Welcome to Issue 1 for 2016 Hi to All and welcome to 2016! A special welcome to new members who have decided to give
Enduranceago!Youwillhavesomuchfun!Whilsthavingthisfunyouwillfeelexhausted,cold,
proud,inaweofyourhorse,didIsaycold??andeverythinginbetween.Youwillseestunning
scenery,meetsomeveryhelpfulandwelcomingpeopleandlearnsomuchaboutyourhorseand
yourself.Seeyououtthere!
Iamnotreallysurewhattomakeofthisyearsofargivenwhatithas'presenteduswith'todate.
Maybe,itisabitlikethestartofaridewhereanythingcananddoeshappen,butalittlewayina
bitofrhythmisestablished?Isurehopeso,'coswewillallbeexhaustedifthatisnotthecase!
As we get ready to ride our way through 2016 thanks to a terrific calendar of rides (included
laterinthenewsletter)Iknowmemberswillcontinuetosupportthosewhohavebeenaffected
byrecentfires.SomehavealreadybeeninapositiontoofferanimmenseamountofhelpbutI
doknowtherearemanyotherswhowerenotabletoduetothelogisticsinvolvedbutwereready
andwaitingifrequired.Thankstooneandall!
Whilstyou arecheckingoutthecalendaranddeciding whichridesyouwould liketodo,don't
forgettoconsiderwhichride/satwhichyouarepreparedtoofferyourservicesasavolunteer.
Volunteersarevitaltotherunningofaride.Ifyouwouldliketoknowmoreabouthelpingat
rides,AnneAireyistheVolunteerLiaisonOfficerwhocanbecontactedatairey91@hotmail.com.
There is a busy bee scheduled for Saturday, 19th March at WAERA's Collie Ride base for a
generaltidyupinpreparationfortheyear.Manyhandsmakelightwork!PleaseletAnneknow
ifyouareabletoattend.
Localrider,BecRadny,hasbeenlonglistedforthe2017WorldYouthEnduranceChampionships
inVerona,Italy.WearefortunatetohaveBeckeepingusupdatedonherprogressthroughout
thisjourneywhichinvolvesthelikesofteammeetings,trainingcampsandqualifyingrides.Good
luckBec,enjoy'theride'andthanksfortakingthetimetoreportback.
Towards the back of the newsletter I have included a copy of the 2016 Membership Form,
Personal Accident Insurance Application Form, Membership Payment Form and Annual Log
BookReturnforthosewhomayneed.Pleasetakecaretoreadtheinstructionsclearlytomake
life easier for our Registrar, Secretary and Treasurer when processing the membership
applications.
TheIntroductoryClinictobeheldon27thFebruaryisthefirsteventontheCalendarfollowedby
theannualWilgaRideridescheduledfor12thMarch.Flyersforbothoftheseridesareincluded.
Manythankstothosewhohavecontributedtothisnewsletter.Ilookforwardtoreceivingmore
throughouttheyear;therecanneverbetoomany!
Regards
Sue Howell
May we all have many safe and enjoyable rides this year. There is nothing like the view from horseback! Ears courtesy of Dakotah and Marchall. Photo courtesy of Sue Fimmano.
President's Report Firstly, I must comment on the recent fires that have plagued the south west this past week or so. My best wishes go out to any WAERA members and friends in this trying time and I hope that you are now safe and all your horses and other fur and feathered babies are safe as well. What an awful start to 2016. It can only get better from here. On a nicer note, Happy New Year to all members; I hope you all had awesome Christmas celebrations with family and friends. Thank you very much for your trust in me as your President for 2016. Most of you know me and know I will give it my best shot. The AGM has been and gone and I feel we got through most things pretty well. It would be nice to see more members attend the meeting and have your say, after all it is your club. But I guess I can take from that, that you are all fairly happy with how things are going with the club and how the SMC are doing things. Thanks. Congratulations to all winners, riders and horses, very well deserved. It was nice to see the majority of the winners attending the awards evening. A huge thank you to Verna Blackburne for the awesome job she did in organising the end of year award trophies, they were just gorgeous. To Deb Ryan for helping Verna set up and organise the venue, the flowers on the tables and the horse balloons added a special touch to the whole evening. Great food, great music (could that girl sing!) and great company made for a very enjoyable evening. Thank you very much to the retiring committee members, Brian Pullin, Leigh Hopkinson and Julia Howard. Your work and input into running WAERA was and is appreciated by the membership; we could not have done it without you. Thank you to the SMC members who have agreed to stay on for yet another year. Welcome to the members who have stepped up to serve on the 2016 State Management Committee. Abigail Bartell from Mt Barker, a very new member stepping into the role of Treasurer, which is so appreciated by all. It’s great to have Ross McCamish and Richard Jeggo returning to the SMC, bringing their wealth of knowledge and experience which will be extremely helpful in guiding the club into the future. Welcome to any new riders joining our ranks. From the emails I am getting I think we will be seeing quite a few new members this year. Good luck, may your dreams and aspirations for the 2016 riding year come true. Deb Jewell
2015 WAERA Award Winners
Congratulations to all who received awards for their tremendous achievements throughout
2015.
Heavyweight Middleweight Lightweight Junior Frances Overheu, 1373km
R/Up Rachel Nell, 641km
Liz Mulcahy, 1529km
Mandri Reinecke, 328km
R/Up Claudia Seke, 1449km 2015 Distance Riders Emma Swarbrick, 804km R/Up John Anderson, 646km 2015 Points Riders Emma Swarbrick, 52 R/Up, Bruce Hullett, 48.5 2015 Distance Horses Redline Heaven Can Wait, 804km R/Up Ruoak Wholly Smoke, 565km R/Up Red Mink, 568km
2015 Points Horses Redline Heaven Can Wait, 52 R/Up Castlebar Rocabar, 38.5
Poseidon Moon, 119
R/Up Yaldon Rival, 42
Frances Overheu, 119
R/Up Nicky Gusterson, 42
Claudia Seke, 99.75
R/Up, Liz Mulcahy, 90.25 Mandri Reinecke, 24
Poseidon Moon, 1373km
Noran Maxamillion 1124km Amakhaya Sahara, 328km R/Up Alcedo Mystique, 1044km Alcedo Mystique, 81.25 Amakhaya Sahara, 24
R/Up Noran Maxamillion, 79.25 2015 Horse of the Year Award ‐ Poseidon Moon
2015 Distance Horse of the Year ‐ Poseidon Moon
2015 President's Cup Recipient ‐ Frances Overheu
ROS ARAB STUD TROPHY – Yaldon Rival BEST CONDITIONED AWARD WINNERS
Best Conditioned JNR ‐ Amakhaya Sahara (Mandri Reinecke) Best Conditioned LW ‐ Gungurri Xena (Linda Dix) Best Conditioned MW ‐ Poseidon Moon (Frances Overheu) Best Conditioned HW ‐ Mariba Rani (Keiran O'Driscoll) Mandri Reineckeand Amakhaya Sahara on their way to becoming the Junior Champions for 2015. TEAM RESULTS
Awesome Foursome: Anita Fortsch, Marcel Fortsch, Cassie Mulcahy, Liz Mulcahy
Lite n Easy: Sarah Doughty, Leigh Hopkinson, Diana McGirr, Claudia Seke
Kando Do Girls: Frances Overheu, Cathy Paton, Janice Raffaele, Linda Yearbury
Dustbusters: Sarah Burke, Amanda Rayner, Rebecca Wicks, Kerryn Willing
Southern Discomfort: Anna Bergstrom, Jeffrey Gates, Kirsten Melis, Emma Swarbrick
Catch us if you Can: Kym Crook, Lyn Summerfield, Richard Summerfield
Long Valley Orchard Cougars: Anne Airey, Kylie Day, Anna Erickson
2575km
2339km
1975km
1745km
1689km
719km
632km
Thanks goes to Anna Erickson for putting together the following information, aimed at assisting horse
owners in being prepared should they be involved in a fire event.
Fire Preparedness when you own Horses Of course you should have a bushfire preparedness plan. For more information on how to draw one up go here: http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/fire/bushfire/pages/bushfiresurvivalplan.aspx But there are a few extra wrinkles to consider when there are horses on the property. The following is a grab bag of my thoughts and impressions after attending several fires as part of my work at the Department of Agriculture and Food WA:  How many horses do you have and how many can you move at a time? Our plan is to stay and defend
our property but if I have time the dogs and horses will be evacuated first. Like so many of us though I
have 5 horses and a float which will carry…. 4. If you are in the same boat, remember that if a fire is close
once you leave your property you may not be able to go back. Move the horses early OR make plans for
a safe area to leave some or all of them in place.
 Are your horses safe and reliable to load? It may be that friends have to move them because a fire hits
while you are away. Even if it is you, loading under pressure in the heat and in a panic is a whole different
prospect.
 What are your exit routes? Where is fire most likely to come from? For my area, it’s almost always a
North Westerly or North Easterly wind when fire conditions are really bad, so I have my Southern escape
route really well planned.
 Is there only one road away from your property? If so, it only takes one fallen tree to block it. Have a pair
of wire cutters in your tow vehicle and be prepared to cut fences and go through paddocks if you have to.
What about bridges? They can and do collapse and/or burn so what route will you take if the bridge is
taken out?
 Do you have a safe area for the horses if you cannot evacuate? It doesn’t take much to slow a fire down. I
went to houses after the Black Saturday fires in Victoria, and again in Yarloop last month, where half an
acre of irrigated kikuyu was enough to save animals. They were standing on the green stuff, quite happy,
with houses in ashes all around them. Your alternative is a bare area – a sand arena or sacrificial grazed
out paddock. BUT remember horses will panic. Any area must be solidly fenced.
 On larger properties, your best bet may be to open all the internal gates and let the horse go where they
will. In open areas with lower fuel loads, horses seem to cope quite well, moving through the fire front to
the burnt area behind it. DON’T open external gates – they stand more chance of surviving a fire on open
grazed ground than they do if they hit a 20 ton fire truck on the road.
 Leave some form of ID on them. Microchipping or branding is often the best as long as the brand or chip
is attached to CURRENT contact details for you. Failing that, write your mobile number on their foot with
a chemi pen. You will see a lot of posts suggesting you spray or paint your number on them. Many of
those paints and sprays are FLAMMABLE, so check what you are using carefully. Plain bay horses with
no brand or chip are almost unidentifiable by the inexperienced person who may now have your horse in
their back paddock!
 Remove all rugs and halters, unless you have leather halters. Nylon will burn or melt.
 HOWEVER, if leaving them is your only option, it is important they are removed from hot ground as soon
as possible. Standing for long periods on hot ground can cause laminitis, even if the original fire did not
burn the horse.
 If you evacuated and left the horses behind, there is a PROCESS IN PLACE to get people back to their
animals as soon as possible. DON’T sneak in on a back road – fallen trees, downed power lines and
even unexpected things like burnt asbestos all pose a severe threat to human safety. Police permits will
allow you to enter the fire area to attend to animals early. You will need photo ID and proof that you are
the property owner (rates notice, PIC card if you are registered with DAFWA). This may be enough to get
you through checkpoints: otherwise, ask where you can go to get a permit, which will allow you to enter
with a fire services escort.
 PLEASE don’t get grumpy with people at road blocks. They have a job to do and their primary mission is
to protect HUMAN life.
 If you can’t get in, make a report as soon as possible to DAFWA, your local vet, or find out where the
RSPCA officer is. There will generally be one waiting to help.
The Long Ride: the Journey to Verona 2017 (Bec Radny's quest for selection for the 2017 World Youth Endurance Championship) Update 1 The philosophical phrase ‘it isn’t about the destination, it’s about the journey’ is one that can undoubtedly be applied to the process of working towards international competition. Years of careful planning, hours upon hours of training and qualifying, not to mention the emotional rollercoaster that comes with our endurance passion,is invested into getting the athlete and the horse onto the world stage. I have witnessed this first hand with the campaign of my dad, Norbert Radny, and the famous West Coast Acharon who competed for Australia in WEG Kentucky 2010 and WEC Euston Park 2012. Now I am experiencing it. My current aim is the 2017 World Youth Endurance Championship in Verona, Italy. The qualification process for this event involves completing three FEI** 120km rides, one of which to be 14km/hr or faster on the nominated horse for Worlds. I am very lucky to have been offered the opportunity of riding for Oso Arabians with their exceptionally talented herd of horses. In January of this year, there was a two day meeting in Melbourne for those who have expressed interest for future international competitions. The meeting covered a lot of bases and gave me a greater insight into what would be involved and expected of me. It inspired me to work even harder to get to Verona. Thus far, I have completed one two star event at the Equestrian Australian Endurance Ride Championship in NSW last October. I rode Brookleigh Shiralee, a very independent minded but swift‐
footed mare owned by Talea Hasko‐Stewart. I completed this course in an average of 15.3km/h to place 4th in the Youth Division. This course is ideal for a fairly fast ride, however an efficient and experienced strapping team can shave off important minutes from the ride time. The Anderson’s and Cordell’s from Tasmania, as well as my parents, were definitely this team and we got Shiralee into vetting with the fastest recovery times of the day, an average of 1.45 minutes. The next stage in my journey will be in April, where a Team Camp for interested parties will be held at Oso Arabians and Murray Grey Cattle in Table Top, NSW. Following the camp will be an FEI** and FEI*** event, in which I will be competing. We are very fortunate that this event has been organised as qualifying is difficult, and becomes extremely so with the limited FEI calendar in Australia. Between now and then, I will be working on my rider fitness with a Personal Trainer attached to Melbourne University Sports when I resume studying in March. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Bec Brookleigh Shiralee and Bec Radny in their Best Condition Workout at the EA Endurance Ride Championship Picture courtesy Amanda Kettlewell. WAERA Endurance Clinic 2016 SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY MAGENUP EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, DeHAER ROAD,WANDI OVERNIGHT CAMPING AVAILABLE...$10 PER NIGHT Yards available, first in gets yards. NO RESERVES.... Come along and learn all about endurance and participate in a 10km ride to get you started. There will be talks and demonstrations and a free sausage sizzle plus drinks and goodies to buy. The WAERA merchandise will also be available so come along and get kitted out in club gear. There will be trade stalls selling and promoting all manner of horsey things Registration Desk Opens: 8.00am, Clinic Start Time: 9.00am (please arrive early enough to settle your horse in and register) Cost: $20 (+$30 Day membership insurance included for non‐WAERA members) = $50. Non‐riding participants = $20 Payment to WAERA: BSB 633000, Acct 154952634 What to bring: a notebook and pen plus your horse and their gear (incl. helmet), feed/hay and buckets for the day. Horses tied to floats will need to be supervised at all times for everyones' safety Enquiries/Entries: Deb Jewell Mob 0448776291 596 Ludlow Rd Nth, Capel 6271 Email: debjewell@live.com.au All entries need to be in by Monday 22nd February 2016 Nominations can be posted or emailed. Nomination forms are available on the WAERA website at http://www.waera.asn.au/ride‐entry‐non‐members.html. WAERA Memberships accepted on the day ‐ cash and credit card facilities will be available. Wilga Endurance Ride
12th of March 2016 at the Wilga
Hall
Vet Checks:
Friday pm – Saturday am
Start Times:
80km – 6.30am Saturday
40km – 7am Saturday
25km – 7.30am Saturday
Entry Fees:
80km - $90
40km - $45 (+ $30 Day membership for non members.PL Insurance Incl)
25km - $30 (+ $30 Day membership for non members.PL Insurance Incl)
Postal entries must be in by Monday 7th March incl. $30 non-refundable
deposit. Do not post on Monday as they are unlikely to arrive in time.
Email entries to be in by 8pm on Wednesday 9th March and payment by
direct deposit (details below). Please do not direct debit after this time
as it may not reach the account in time.
A $10.00 late entry fee applies, and your entry may not be accepted if the
vet ratio has been reached. So please get your entries in as soon as possible.
Email entries & enquiries: woopwoopdowns@westnet.com.au
Postal entries: Box 9 Wilga 6243
Phone enquiries to: Jim or Lorraine 97661026
Cheques payable to: Wilga Progress Association
Bank payments to: bsb 066 503 account number 1003 0197
Please ensure your Name and ride distance is included as the
Reference
Facilities: Camping, toilets, canteen, Children should be supervised. BYO
yards.
Horse water available but please bring your own drinking water.
No Fires, Leave campsite as you find it, clean and tidy. Dogs welcome but
must be kept on a lead at all times.
Jo Van Uden
tells of the journey
she has shared with her pony Bailey. Bailey is a sensitive boy who needs a special
understanding and he was lucky to find Jo. I know there have been some testing
times but both Jo and daughter Kylie have invested many hours to help Bailey
become a more confident boy. They (all) make a great team!
My journey thus far with Bailey... I hadn’t owned or ridden a horse for over 20 years when Bailey came into my life courtesy of my daughter, Kylie. Kylie was attending Harvey Ag College and a horse had come up for sale. Kylie came home for the 2011 Easter holidays….so did Bailey I had been going to endurance rides with Kylie since 2010 in a strapper role. I watched and gained as much information as I could. Kylie convinced me to have a go myself, which I did in June 2011 at Jarrahdale ‐my first 20km ride. What an experience! It was much easier being a strapper than a rider! The nerves were overwhelming both for me and Bailey. He didn’t like the TPR’s or Vets coming anywhere near him, even though they all approached him with care. Mr Anxiety was my nickname for him. Bailey and I completed another four 20km rides successfully. We were never able to have his temperature taken, even though I could do it at home. I was doing my best trying to desensitize him to the vetting in procedure as I was ready to try the 40km rides and knew that this was a necessary procedure. It was after we completed the March 2012 Jarrahdale ride that disaster strikes. The ride went really well and we were back in the float yard area strapping down when Bailey got spooked by a kangaroo in the bush. He literally tried to jump into my arms to protect himself. No matter what I tried he wouldn’t get out of my space. I had to take a dive and roll under the yards not realising Bailey was coming with me, know matter what. He managed to get out of the float yards with them still being intact. But my body wasn’t. I broke 2 ribs and was bruised and battered. I then realised I had to further my knowledge in learning how to teach Bailey to be respectful of mine and other people's space, trust and believe in himself and me. My next endurance ride wouldn’t be until June 2013. I Googled and YouTubed until I found a method I could follow. I then began the training. I was able to follow and complete the method to the best of my capabilities. Vetting in became a lot easier, not perfect, but better. I sent Bailey to a trainer in January 2014; he was able to reinforce my methods as well as taking his training to a higher level. May 2014 was my first attempt at an 80km ride. Bailey vetted in perfectly. There was no rushing through the TPR’s and he allowed them to take his temperature. Unfortunately we vetted out after the first 40km due to heart rate. But to me it was a success. Bailey’s behaviour was so pleasing. Due to an illness, this would be our only ride for the year. 2015…..what a year  We completed the Easter Marathon 3 x 40km. I chose to withdraw Bailey at Manjimup which was our second attempt at an 80km ride, due to him being extremely tired. We hit the road to Mt Magnet for the Challa Station Mill Run completing 2 x 40km. We successfully completed 50km at Collie in June. At all these rides Bailey was so well behaved during the vetting in process. We were now a team it was time to attempt an 8okm ride. We planned to ride at Capel, Avon Valley and Katanning with Bridgetown being the back up. Unfortunately Katanning and Bridgetown were cancelled, so Collie it was. I can happily say we were able to successfully complete all three of the 80km rides. Capel being my first 80km ride was exhausting but rewarding. Avon Valley, such a scenic ride, which made up for the blizzard conditions in the afternoon. Collie, what a hard ride, those hills just kept on appearing! I will have owned Bailey for 5 years this year. What a journey we have both travelled. We still have so much more to learn from each other and so many more miles to ride together. Jo and Bailey
Wow, what a difference a few years makes! The photo on the left is from 2011 I believe (at Log Fence Pony Club which now has a huge journey of its own, rebuilding after the recent fire) where Bailey does not look nearly as relaxed and comfortable (or white for that matter!) as he does in the photo taken in 2015. Thanks to Jo for the photos. Chris Ros continues to delve into the archives, finding interesting snippets along the way. They sure played hard in those days! Toodyay Herald (WA) 1st June 1928
TROTTING.
A Hardy Trotter.
There were some very hardy horses in the old days. There was a 10-mile race at Corowa, but in.
1861 a match between trotters over a hundred miles took place. According to a report of that time
their names were Archy and Whisker. Archy, driven by a man named Proctor, won, doing the
distance in 9 hours 36 minutes. Both horses and riders were completely done up at the finish. The
winner appears to have soon got over his distressing journey, we are told, as he started on a mash
and finished up on a feed of corn. Archy was a dark roan, standing about 16 hands, with Arab blood
in his veins. His pedigree was unknown, and he is said to have accomplished some remarkable feats
in his time.
Check out what Frances Overheu has provided for this newsletter! Firstly, a terrific poem
about her machine (or jet!) of a horse Homer (Poseidon Moon). I think all members, new
and old, continue to be in awe of what Homer keeps on achieving! Refer to the Award
Winners List earlier in the newsletter to read of his 2015 efforts! Nothing short of
incredible!
Andthenthere'sthecrosswordFrancesputtogether!(Seenextpage)Andshehasgivenit
thenumber1;canweassumethenthattherewillbemore?Let'shopethereis!
Franceshasofferedtocollecttheentriesandselectawinner'outofthehat'.Frances'
addressisPOBox121,GinginWA6503oremailtofoverheu@bigpond.com.
GOING LIKE A BOEING We encountered it first at the pink Capel ride
Liz Cullam she first noticed it
Homer’s microchip number ends in 747
So he’s not just a horse, he’s a JET!
Head vet, Anne Barnes, also suspected it
When she called me a witch with a horse
A horse whose feet never touched the ground
And leaves hardly a hoof print on course
So now I’m pilot in command if you like
But only when we take off and land.
The rest of the time the autopilot kicks in
Be it mud or rocks or deep sand.
The auto pilot is Homer, you see
With a mind of his own, to be fair
So I tighten my seatbelt when I take over control
‘Cos we often hit turbulent air.
We’ve done over 9000 k’snow
A flight to Sydney then Darwin and back.
We’re in for the long haul, like it or not
Bad weather, sore bones or tough track.
So when you’re next out on course and feel like a rush
From your head to your hard working knees
Come, go like a Boeing, and hold on tight
Come fly with Homer and me.
Frances and Homer sharing a moment. Photo courtesy of AERA. Give the crossword a go and send your entries to Frances! Enjoy!
(Answers will be provided in the next newsletter)
SMC CONTACTS 2016
Position
Name
Contact
President
Deb Jewell
deb.jewell57@bigpond.com
Vice President
Debra Ryan
debramry@bigpond.net.au
Secretary
Chell Clifton
waerasec17@gmail.com
Treasurer
Abigail
Bartell
abigail@wheatcrofts.com.au
Honorary Veterinarian
Dr Anne
Barnes
A.Barnes@murdoch.adu.au
Horse Welfare Person
Dr Anne
Barnes
A.Barnes@murdoch.adu.au
Minutes Secretary
Ieva Peters
ieva.peters@bigpond.com
AERA Delegate
Ieva Peters
ieva.peters@bigpond.com
Deb Jewell
debjewell@live.com.au
Ride Calendar Liaison
Deb Jewell
debjewell@live.com.au
Fundraising and Awards
Verna
Blackburn
vernablackburne@bigpond.com
Newsletter Editor
Sue Howell
suzie.howe2@bigpond.com
Advertising
Sue Howell
suzie.howe2@bigpond.com
Assistant Horse Welfare
Person
SMC CONTACTS 2016 (cont.)
CRC Liaison
Richard
Jeggo
Volunteer Liaison
Anne Airey
airey91@hotmail.com
Property Officer
Richard
Jeggo
rjeggo@bigpond.net.au
airey91@hotmail.com
Steve Airey
Membership and Logbook
Registrar
Lyn &
Richard
Summerfield
summerfields@hotmail.com
Merchandise Officer
Deb Ryan
debramry@bigpond.net.au
Public Relations
Officer/Facebook
Chell Clifton
glen.mich.17@gmail.com
Publicity Officer
Vicki Portelli
klpvsp@iinet.net.au
Point Score and Early
Warning System Officer
(Non Committee)
Anita
Fortsch
anita.fortsch@iinet.net.au
Insurance Officer
(Non-Committee)
Louise Gray
Louise.Gray@elders.com.au
WAERA 2016 CALENDAR DATE of RIDE
VENUE & DISTANCES
Saturday
27th Feb 2016
10km
Magenup Equestrian Centre
DeHaer Road, Wandi
Contact Details/Entries
Introduction To Endurance Clinic *
Deb Jewell Mob 0448776291
596 Ludlow Rd N, Capel 6271
Email: debjewell@live.com.au
Wilga
th
12 March
80km Endurance
40km Training
20km Introductory
Lorraine Bruyn
Enq: 9766 1026
Email: woopwoopdowns@westnet.com.au
WAERA Easter Marathon * Collie
25th - 28th
March
9th April
240km Marathon (80kmx3days)
120km Mini-Marathon (40kx3days)
60km Micro Marathon (20kmx3days)
SUNDAY ONLY
80Km,40Km,20Km
Golden Horseshoe Ride
Bridgetown
80km Endurance
40kmTraining
20km Introductory
Deb Jewell Mob 0448776291
596 Ludlow Rd N, Capel 6271
Email: debjewell@live.com.au
Meagan Richards
Mob: 0427045872
Email: mrichards@bridgetown.wa.gov.au Aspire Endurance Seminar
16th April
Byford Trotting Complex
Briggs Rd, Byford
Ady McIntosh
Email: adrimcin@iinet.net.au
Collie Diggers Ride *
23rd April
160km (elevated) Endurance
120km (elevated) Endurance
40km Training
20km Introductory
7th May
Warren Equestrian Centre, Manjimup
80km Endurance
40km Training
20km Introductory
21st May
80km Endurance
60km Training
40km Training
20km Introductory
Deb Jewell
Mob 0448776291
Email: debjewell@live.com.au
Manjimup Endurance Ride
Meg Woodhouse
Ph: 9731 8208 Mob: 0417916425
Email: megwoodhouse@hotmail.com
Wandering Challenge *
4th June
Maranalgo Station Ride
Paynes Find
2 day 160km Endurance
40km Training
20km Introductory (Sat and Sun.)
18thJune
Jenny McCamish Memorial Ride
Collie Race Track
80km Endurance
60km Training
40km Training
20km Introductory
Carol De Grauw,
Ph: 9883 8083
Email: rene.carol@westnet.com.au
Aneika Parker
Ph: 9963 6251
Email: parkdig@bigpond.com
Linda Dix
Mob: 0417479634
Email: mitchelldrafting@hotmail.com
Capel *
2ndJuly
80km Endurance
40km Training
20km Introductory
WAERA 2016 CALENDAR (cont.)
Deb Jewell Mob 0448776291
596 Ludlow Rd N, Capel 6271
Email: debjewell@live.com.au
Dryandra
TBC
Avon Valley
80km Endurance
60km Training
40km Training
20km Introductory
Mandy Rayner 9622 9533
DebSymington 9574 7295 / 0418918102
Email iansymo@wn.com.au
th
16 July
30th July 2016
Kirup Ride
80Km Endurance
40Km Training
20Km Introductory 13th August
WAERA State Championships, Collie *
160km Endurance
80km Endurance
27th August
17th September
st
1 October
7th – 9th October
15th October
Collie Classic
100km (Elevated) Endurance
50km Training
35km Training
15km Introductory
TBC
Chell Clifton
Enq: 0407722872
Email: waerasec17@gmail.com
Linda Dix
Ph: 0417 479 634
Email: mitchelldrafting@hotmail.com
Tanya Jacobs Memorial Ride
Log Fence Pony Club, Yarloop
80km Endurance
40km Training
20km Introductory
Chell Clifton
Enq: 0407722872
Email: waerasec17@gmail.com
Tom Quilty Gold Cup
Granite Hill, Lexton, Victoria
Website: http://tomquilty2016.com.au/
Contact: Bronwyn Cuthbertson
Phone: 0400 677 005
Email: info@tomquilty2016.com.au
**Long Mt Short Ride** New Ride
Ravensthorpe
Jeanette Denham
2 day 160km Endurance
80km Endurance
40km Training
20km Introductory (on each day)
Margaret River
12th November
80km Endurance
60km Training
40km Training
20km Introductory
3rd December
WAERA Annual General Meeting
Emma Swarbrick
Ph: 0438 778 058
Email: emma.swarbrick@bigpond.com
Time and venue to be confirmed.
Denotes Presidents Cup Rides. * Denotes WAERA ride.
The All Arabian Show
19th & 20th March
Arabian Trilogy
23rd & 24th July
WAAHA State Championships
5th & 6th November
Please note that the ride calendar is subject to change without notice. Website:
http://waera.asn.au/ W E S T E R N
A U S T R A L I A N ABN: 83 510 134 790
2016 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL Each member must complete an individual application/renewal form Please write in block letters except for
signatures. *Compulsory data required If an existing member, what is your current membership number? Class of membership being applied for?* Title: DoB: * / / Occupation: First Name:* Middle Name: Preferred Name:* Surname:* Residential Address:* Town:* Postal Address: (*if different) Town:* State:* Postcode:* State:* Postcode:* Home Phone: Daytime Phone: Mobile: Email: Rider Status (please circle): Novice / Endurance
Senior First Aid Cert
Yes / No TPR Steward (please circle): Yes / No Chief Steward (please circle): Yes / No Complete & return to: WAERA Registrar, Lyn Summerfield, PO BOX 793, Collie, 6225 (Ph: 9732 1612). Email: summerfields@hotmail.com DANGEROUS ACTIVITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & WAIVER
In consideration of the Western Australian Endurance Riders Association Inc. ("the Association") accepting me as a member, I agree that this Dangerous Activity Acknowledgement & Waiver governs my participation in all endurance riding activities affiliated with or endorsed by the Association. I understand that – 1. There are potentially significant risks and hazards involved with endurance riding, and that horses are powerful and potentially dangerous animals. 2. There are certain inherent risks in the terrain, public roadways, weather and other forces of nature which may arise during my participation in endurance riding, and that such risks may vary from ride to ride. 3. The Ride Organisers and the State Management Committee make every effort to ensure the safety of the ride base and ride course, and the safety and well being of all participants and their horses, and to minimize any risk of injury, death or loss due to negligence or omission by the organisers and the Association. 4. It is compulsory to wear an approved safety helmet at all times while on a horse at any event affiliated or endorsed by the Association. 5. I am responsible for the control and welfare of any horse in my care or which I elect to ride and for ensuring that I am capable of managing any such horse in the interests of my own safety, and that of other participants, horses and Property. 6. If I fail to comply with any reasonable instruction, request or direction by Ride Organisers or other designated officials, upon my being so warned by the appointed Chief Steward, she/he may terminate any further participation by me, such termination being at my expense, and I waive any claim or refund. 7. I am free to withdraw my participation at any time should I determine that to do so is in the interests of my safety and well‐being or that of other participants and horses. 8. There are dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind altering drugs before and during the event and I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with their consumption. I agree not to drink alcohol or take drugs prohibited by law before or during this event. I agree –
9. That if I have a medical condition or impairment which may affect my capacity to act safely and in the best interests of the welfare of myself, other participants and horses, then I take full responsibility for any consequence of such medical condition or impairment. 10.To comply with AERA Inc. and the Association’s Ride Rules and any reasonable instruction, request or direction from ride officials as to the safety and well‐being of myself and other participants, and the management of horses. 11.That due to diseases such as equine influenza, the Department of Primary Industries or other State or Commonwealth government body, may restrict or prevent the movement of horses, vehicles and personnel for a period of time, otherwise known as a “standstill”. I acknowledge that a standstill is a risk of competing and agree to pay any costs or expenses incurred by any person or organisation for and on behalf of my horse(s) as a result of the standstill. PERSONAL ACCIDENT DISCLAIMER
Do you elect to purchase Personal Accident Insurance under the Australian Endurance Riders Association Master Policy? You must tick √ one box only. YES NO
Where you have elected to purchase Personal Accident Insurance under the Australian Endurance Riders Association Master Policy and paid the applicable fee indicated on the Summary of Payment Sheet attached, please be aware that your personal objectives, personal needs or financial situation has not been taken into account when preparing the cover provided under the Australian Endurance Riders Association Personal Accident Master Policy. You should therefore consider the appropriateness of the cover being provided before making any decision to purchase this financial product. A copy of the summary of cover and product disclosure statement can be obtained from the WAERA website: www.waera.asn.au. Please ensure you read the documents so you are familiar with the terms, conditions and exclusions applicable to the cover before purchasing. I confirm I have read the summary of cover and product disclosure statement applicable to the personal accident insurance and assessed the appropriateness of cover being provided. I duly acknowledge that the terms and conditions of cover are acceptable to me and that I am aware my personal objectives, personal needs and financial situation have not been taken into consideration. Signing of the Declaration below constitutes my full acceptance of the requirements of the Personal Accident Disclaimer. I have read and understood this document and hereby apply for Membership of the W.A.E.R.A. Inc. If accepted as a member, I agree to comply with the WAERA Inc. Constitution, and the AERA Inc. and WAERA Inc. rules and procedures. I also acknowledge that I will participate as a volunteer at a minimum of one event throughout the calendar year. Applicants Signature: ___________________________________ Date: / / 2016 Applicants Medical Conditions:_____________________________________________________________________________ If the applicant is a Junior member than the following declaration must be completed by the junior’s parent/guardian: [A junior member is a person who attains the age of 17 years or less in the calendar year of membership]. As parent/guardian of the junior member: 1. I warrant the accuracy of the assurances and warranties given above on behalf of the participant; 2. I provide the above undertakings both on my own behalf, and, to the extent permitted by law, on behalf of the participant; and I indemnify the Association and all the persons specified above against all liability and claims brought by or on behalf of the participant arising out of or in any way associated with the activity. Name of Parent / Guardian: ________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: ________________________ Date: / / 2016 AUSTRALIAN ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSN. INC.
ANNUAL LOGBOOK RETURN 2015
Current Horse Details To help maintain a current register of all AERA Logbook horses, please fill out relevant details of all endurance
horses in your care and return to your State Registrar with your membership form. Membership may be withheld
if this form is not attached. Please fill in this form and return it to: WAERA Registrar, Lyn Summerfield,
PO BOX 793, Collie, 6225 (Ph: 97321612). Email: summerfields@hotmail.com
Owner/Agent Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
Postcode: _______________ Membership Number: ______________________
Name of Horse AERA No. End / Novice To assist in maintaining our records, please advise of any horse that has a logbook that is no longer competing for
any reason. e.g. retired, sold, died etc. Reason
Name of Horse AERA No. If the horse has been sold please provide details.
If there is insufficient room on this form, please attach additional details.