march 2015 newsletter - Tamworth Dressage Club

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march 2015 newsletter - Tamworth Dressage Club
PO Box 3130 WEST TAMWORTH NSW 2340
tamworthdc@hotmail.com
www.tamworthdressageclub.com
Tamworth Dressage Club 2015
President:
Vice President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Membership:
OAD Co-ordinator:
Hostess:
Hostess Assistant:
Web/Social Media:
Grounds:
Newsletter
Library:
Marjolyn Thomas
Meg Drury
Sue Thomas
Catherine Smith
Julie Scott
Meg Drury
Judy Evans
Margaret Finucane
Debbie Symons
Deb Fulwood
Lew Hyson
Allissia Dunn
Judy Evans
0428 671 338
0428 603 182
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MARCH 2015 NEWSLETTER
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR 2015!
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President report – March 2015
Wow, what a great start to the year with our February Closed Unrestricted Competition very well attended
despite to continuing hot & humid conditions, thank you competitors for your continued support of our
club!
Days like these wouldn’t be possible without our many wonderful volunteers. Thank you to the judges:
Rachel Cairns, Sue Mills, Gill Green, Lew Hyson and Joey Dernee-Mannion and to the many helpers who
made the day come together (even with very hot & humid weather conditions - you guys rock!) Margaret
Finucane, Julie Scott, Catherine Smith, Maree Smith, Judy Evans, Sharmayne Spencer, Lise Hunt, Anja Spek,
Deb Fulwood, Allissia Curry, Helen Dunn, Pam Crosby, Rachel Stafford, Debbie Symons, Brian Thomas,
Caleb Thomas and everyone else who pitched in on the day - awesome job!
Many thanks and appreciation to Beverley Fletcher and the team at Horseland Tamworth for your
sponsorship of the club and your help on the day! And on behalf of Margaret Finucane - thank you to
everyone for bringing a plate, we could have fed an army lol!
Our 2015 Member High Score has kicked off and results can be found below – it’s not too late to
participate just update your membership and you’re good to go for April onwards!
As a pro-active dressage club, our main aim is to develop and grow the sport of dressage in our region. We
do this by offering our members and guests friendly & well organised competitions (official and unofficial)
and training opportunities. Deb Fulwood has been instrumental in organising access to Peter Shaw for
coaching; he was here in November, in February and he’ll be here again next week (Friday 20 & Saturday
21 March). I’m not sure whether there are still available spots in his schedule but if you’re interested
please give Deb a call on 0423 831 434. Otherwise, consider fence sitting! Peter doesn’t mind and a lot can
be learned from watching others.
In August we’ll be hosting Caroline Twomey (from Team Twomey with husband John) for 2 days of lessons.
Lessons will be charged at $110 for TDC members and $120 for non-members (50 minutes) and will be held
at our Moonbi grounds. MORE INFO BELOW!
Feedback is very welcome; let us know which instructors you’d like TDC to bring to town! Or if you’re able to
assist with bringing instructors to the Tamworth region please let us know.
Next on our busy dressage schedule are our April Closed Unrestricted Competition sponsored by Horseland
Tamworth on Sunday 26 April and our Championships on 23 & 24 May.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2015! If you’re interested in having your
(business) logo featured on our sponsor board at the Moonbi grounds, on the monthly newsletters and on
all competition programs why not consider sponsoring a competition level at the 2015 Championships!!
Only $250 per level! For more info contact me on 0428 671 338 or tamworthdc@hotmail.com.
Entries are now open on Global - See you all there!
Cheers
Marjolyn
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS REMINDER
The 2015 Membership renewal & liability waiver form is attached to this newsletter. Please ensure you fill
out all the required details. TDC would like to be able to send you a little gift for your birthday as a
recognition for your support of the club – please don’t forget to enter your date of birth!
NEXT GENERAL MEETING
Monday 13 April 2015; 6pm at The Tamworth Hotel
TDC Library
For further information etc. please contact Judy Evans
Information for our newsletters
Also if anyone has suggestions for content in our monthly newsletters please e-mail me on
allissia@currypower.com.au.
If you have had success in events outside our region please let me know as I would love to
acknowledge your hard work.
Competition entries now open through Global:
April Closed Unrestricted Competition sponsored by Horseland Tamworth:
http://www.globalentriesonline.com.au/equestrian_dressage/details/?eventId=380&event
DetailId=3321
TDC Official Championships & Closed Unrestricted Competition:
http://www.globalentriesonline.com.au/equestrian_dressage/details/?eventId=380&event
DetailId=3322
TDC AND HORSELAND TAMWORTH PARTNERSHIP
WHEN YOU SHOP AT HORSELAND TAMWORTH REMEMBER TO LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU REPRESENT
“TAMWORTH DRESSAGE CLUB”!!!
Not only will YOU still get your Horseland Membership Rewards points BUT
TDC will ALSO accumulate points which can be put back into the club through merchandise to be
used for prizes for our Championships or through raffle prizes
THE MORE YOU SPEND THE MORE THE CLUB WILL GET BACK IN RETURN!!
NEW IN 2015
HIGH POINT ANNUAL AWARDS – For Tamworth Dressage Club (TDC) members only
1. Child horse and rider combination – rider 13 years and under – in:
a.
Preliminary
b.
Novice
c.
Elementary
d.
Medium
e.
Advanced
2. Junior horse and rider combination – rider 14 years and under 18 years – in:
a.
Preliminary
b.
Novice
c.
Elementary
d.
Medium
e.
Advanced
3. Adult horse and rider combination – rider 18 years and over – in:
a.
Preliminary
b.
Novice
c.
Elementary
d.
Medium
e.
Advanced
Note:
Age Category is the age of the rider on the 1st (first) of February in the calendar year.
The nominated age category remains current for the remainder of the calendar year.
Points are accumulated for the SAME horse and rider combination and not attributed
cumulatively to individual riders.
Points are accumulated at all 2015 TDC’s Closed Unrestricted events/classes
To be eligible to win a High Point Annual Award the TDC member must have current
TDC membership for the calendar year.
Awards are determined by allocating points to horse and rider combinations placing /ranking at
TDC events. The points are allocated as follows:1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
6 points
5 points
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 points
The Annual Award winner is the highest point scoring horse and rider combination in each of the
five categories.
Member awards are just one of the ways TDC strives to encourage all groups of riders
interested in the sport of Dressage.
TDC CLOSED UNRESTRICTED COMPETITION
SPONSORED BY HORSELAND
TAMWORTH
22 February 2015
Moonbi Grounds
ROADSIDE ARENA
CLASS
Prep A - Open
Prep A - Open
Prep A - Open
Prep A - Open
Prep A - Open
Prep A - Open
Prep A - Open
RIDER
Smith
Fraser
Wagner
Dwyer
Dawson
Medlock
Taylor
JUDGE: SUE MILLS
HORSE
Kathy
BOO
Eleanor
PACIFIC EMPIRE
Elizabeth
WAYOUTS ROYAL COSMO
Stephanie
CAN HE STAR
Noel
THE PRINCE
Paul
SILVER BULLET
Julie
COCO
Prep A - CR (< 13 yrs)
SpencerRuddy
Reese (N/R)
BOOTS
CLASS
Prep B - Open
Prep B - Open
Prep B - Open
Prep B - Open
Prep B - Open
Prep B - Open
RIDER
Fraser
Wagner
Smith
Dawson
Medlock
Hawkins
Eleanor
Elizabeth
Kathy
Noel
Paul
Alyson
HORSE
PACIFIC EMPIRE
WAYOUTS ROYAL COSMO
BOO
THE PRINCE
SILVER BULLET
AVYANNA
Prep B - CR (< 13 yrs)
SpencerRuddy
Reese (N/R)
BOOTS
CREEKSIDE ARENA
CLASS
Preliminary 1:1 - CR (<13 yrs)
RIDER
Fitzgerald
JUDGE: GILL GREEN
HORSE
Saskia (N/R)
GYPSY
Preliminary 1:1 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
Preliminary 1:1 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
Preliminary 1:1 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
Dernee
Herbert
Ruttley
Samantha
Lucy (N/R)
Olivia (N/R)
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Ruttley
Allan
Herbert
Amos
Smith
Fraser
Spencer
Woods
Brooks
Larsen
Goodwin
Fitzgerald
Nicholson
Kate
Judy
Susie
Jade
Rachel
Eleanor
Sharmayne
Donna
Michelle
Anitra
Jacqui
Marjolijn
Megan
PERCENT
63.947
62.895
62.895
61.053
58.947
58.684
54.737
PLACE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
64.737
1
PERCENT
71.842
67.895
64.211
62.105
59.211
56.053
PLACE
1
2
3
4
5
6
65
1
PERCENT
54.091
PLACE
1
PORT O CALL
ROBBIN ROULETT
HARVEST COUGAR
69.545
66.591
55
1
2
3
ARTIE
WHY WORRY
EDGE COTE ONYX
BARINGA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
VERIKEY
PACIFIC EMPIRE
HH ANIMATION
VISARD
APHRODITE
SIXWYTCH FARM SUPERSTITION
JUST CRUZE
KUNDERANG PORTIA
VALLEYVIEWS GAMBLE
65.455
63.864
63.409
63.182
62.727
62.5
61.818
60.682
60.455
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
58.864
11
12
13
58.409
56.364
55.455
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Preliminary 1:1 - Open
Atkins
Dwyer
Taylor
Nolan
Inglis
Medlock
Tamara
Stephanie
Julie
Maria
Julie
Lesa
ROSIE
CAN HE STAR
IMPERIAL QUIZZER
ACTUS REUS
IDOL
TRUE COLOURS
55.227
54.773
54.773
54.545
54.091
52.955
14
15
16
17
18
19
OUTSIDE ARENA
CLASS
Preliminary 1:3 - CR (<13 yrs)
RIDER
Fitzgerald
JUDGE: RACHEL CAIRNS
HORSE
Saskia (N/R)
GYPSY
PERCENT
71.304
PLACE
1
Preliminary 1:3 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
Preliminary 1:3 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
Preliminary 1:3 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
Dernee
Herbert
Ruttley
Samantha
Lucy (N/R)
Olivia (N/R)
PORT O CALL
ROBBIN ROULETT
HARVEST COUGAR
76.957
66.957
62.609
1
2
3
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Preliminary 1:3 - Open
Kelly
Woods
Allan
Goodwin
Hawkins
Ruttley
Herbert
Medlock
Larsen
Smith
Amos
Brooks
Fitzgerald
Spencer
Dwyer
Atkins
Nicholson
Erica
Donna
Judy
Jacqui
Alyson
Kate
Susie
Lesa
Anitra
Rachel
Jade
Michelle
Marjolijn
Sharmayne
Stephanie
Tamara
Megan
ASPENVIEW ANASTASIA
VISARD
WHY WORRY
JUST CRUZE
RSP WHODA THOUGHT
ARTIE
EDGECOTE ONYX
TRUE COLOURS
SIXWYTCH FARM SUPERSTITION
VERIKEY
BARINGA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
APHRODITE
KUNDERANG PORTIA
HH ANIMATION
CAN HE STAR
ROSIE
VALLEYVIEWS GAMBLE
78.696
68.261
66.522
65.652
64.348
62.609
61.739
61.304
57.391
56.957
56.957
56.957
56.522
54.783
53.043
51.304
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
57.826
10
11
11
11
14
15
16
17
CLASS
Novice 2.1 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
Novice 2.1 - JR (14 - 18 yrs)
RIDER
Herbert
Harrigan
Lucy (N/R)
Breanna
HORSE
ALFONZO
BARELDA MIDNIGHTSUN
PERCENT
64.815
55.926
PLACE
1
2
CLASS
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
Novice 2.1 - Open
RIDER
Kelly
Spencer
Fulwood
Harrigan
Knight
Thomas
Toft
Herbert
Hawkins
Dernee
Erica
Sharmayne
Deborah
Angela
Kay (N/R)
Marjolyn
Jodie
Susie
Alyson
Anita
HORSE
ASPENVIEW ANASTASIA
AURELIA DE GWAIHIR
GWANDALAN SNOWMAN
THEODORE
WILLOWGLEN KIRRAWEE
K'GARI BUNYIP
BRANIGANS PARTY GIRL
EDGE COTE ONYX
RSP WHODA THOUGHT
A D DOMINO
74.815
67.778
65.926
65.926
65.185
62.593
61.481
61.111
55.926
54.815
1
2
3
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
ROADSIDE ARENA
JUDGE: SUE MILLS
CLASS
Novice 2:3 - Junior rider (14 - 18
yrs)
Novice 2:3 - Junior rider (14 - 18
yrs)
RIDER
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
Novice 2.3 - Open
HORSE
PERCENT
PLACE
Harrigan
Breanna
BARELDA MIDNIGHTSUN
64.483
1
Herbert
Lucy (N/R)
ALFONZO
63.621
2
Spencer
Fulwood
Thomas
Knight
Toft
Wagner
Harrigan
Dernee
Symons
Mcphie
Sharmayne
Deborah
Marjolyn
Kay (N/R)
Jodie
Elizabeth
Angela
Anita
Deborah
Carleen
AURELIA DE GWAIHIR
GWANDALAN SNOWMAN
K'GARI BUNYIP
WILLOWGLEN KIRRAWEE
BRANIGANS PARTY GIRL
LOVE THE RUSTLERS IMAGE
THEODORE
A D DOMINO
UB WATCH ME
HYUNA CURIO
69.828
68.621
68.103
67.069
65.172
64.483
63.966
63.448
60.345
59.655
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
CREEKSIDE ARENA
CLASS
Elementary 3:1 - CR (< 13 yrs)
RIDER
Holley
JUDGE: LEW HYSON
HORSE
Dominique
ARMANDO NS
PERCENT
66.212
PLACE
1
Elementary 3:1 - Open
Elementary 3:1 - Open
Elementary 3:1 - Open
Elementary 3:1 - Open
Elementary 3:1 - Open
Elementary 3:1 - Open
Elementary 3:1 - Open
Dunn
Crosby
Wagner
Toft
Adams
Symons
Mcphie
Allissia
Pam
Elizabeth
Jodie
Katryna
Deborah
Carleen
HIGHTOP PARK PZZAZ
KANSAS CITY
LOVE THE RUSTLERS IMAGE
BRANIGANS PARTY GIRL
BUZDALE ROLLER
UB WATCH ME
HYUNA CURIO
81.212
75.152
69.848
66.818
66.667
64.545
58.182
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
CLASS
Elementary 3:3 - CR (<13 yrs)
RIDER
Holley
Dominique
HORSE
ARMANDO NS
PERCENT
59.375
PLACE
1
Elementary 3:3 - Open
Elementary 3:3 - Open
Elementary 3:3 - Open
Dunn
Crosby
Adams
Allissia
Pam
Katryna
HIGHTOP PARK PZZAZ
KANSAS CITY
BUZDALE ROLLER
83.5
79
71.375
1
2
3
CREEKSIDE ARENA
CLASS
Medium 4.1 - Open
Medium 4.1 - Open
Medium 4.1 - Open
RIDER
Crosby
Woods
Adams
JUDGE: GILL GREEN
HORSE
Pam
KANSAS CITY
Donna
BJK CASPIAN
Katryna
BUZDALE ROLLER
PERCENT
60.278
60
53.056
PLACE
1
2
3
CLASS
Advanced 5.1 - Open
Advanced 5.1 - Open
RIDER
Wagner
Sozou
Elizabeth
Amanda
HORSE
ROYAL HEART THROB
FLOWERVALE FERRO EVE
PERCENT
59.848
59.242
PLACE
1
2
CLASS
Advanced 5.3 - Open
Advanced 5.3 - Open
RIDER
Wagner
Sozou
Elizabeth
Amanda
HORSE
ROYAL HEART THROB
FLOWERVALE FERRO EVE
PERCENT
59.737
58.947
PLACE
1
2
Freestyle to Music
CLASS
RIDER
Judge: Joey Dernee Manion
HORSE
Novice Freestyle
Fulwood
Mcphie
Deborah
Carleen
GWANDALAN SNOWMAN
HYUNA CURIO
Medium Freestyle
Dunn
Allissia
HIGHTOP PARK PZZAZ
Advanced Freestyle
Sozou
Amanda
FLOWERVALE FERRO EVE
2015 TDC HIGH POINT LEADER BOARD
Closed Un-restricted Prep Child under 13yrs
REESE SPENCER-RUDDY
BOOTS
12
Closed Un-restricted Prep Junior 14yrs and under 18yrs
Closed Un-restricted Prep Senior
ELEANOR FRASER
KATHY SMITH
ELIZABETH WAGNER
NOEL DAWSON
ALYSON HAWKINS
PACIFIC EMPIRE
BOO
WAYOUTS ROYAL COSMO
THE PRINCE
AVANNA
11
9
9
5
1
Closed Un-restricted Preliminary Child under 13yrs
SASKIA FITGERALD
GYPSY
12
Closed Un-restricted Preliminary Junior 14yrs and under 18yrs
SAMANTHA DERNEE
LUCY HERBERT
OLIVIA RUTTLEY
PORT O CALL
ROBBIN ROULETT
HARVEST COUGAR
12
10
8
WHY WORRY
ARTIE
ASPENVIEW ANASTASIA
VISARD
EDGECOTE ONYX
JUST CRUZE
BARINGA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
9
7
6
5
4
3
3
Closed Un-restricted Preliminary Senior
JUDY ALLEN
KATE RUTTLEY
ERICA KELLY
DONNA WOODS
SUSIE HERBERT
JACQUI GOODWIN
JADE AMOS
Closed Un-restricted Novice Child under 13yrs
Closed Un-restricted Novice Junior 14yrs and under 18yrs
BREANNA HARRIGAN
BARELDA MIDNIGHTSUN
11
AURELIA DE GWAIHIR
GWANDALAN SNOWMAN
ASPENVIEW ANASTASIA
K’GARI BUNUIP
WILLOWGLEN KIRRAWEE
THEODORE
11
9
6
5
5
3
Closed Un-restricted Novice Senior
SHARMAYNE SPENCER
DEBORAH FULLWOOD
ERICA KELLY
MARJOLYN THOMAS
KAY KNIGHT
ANGELA HARRIGAN
Closed Un-restricted Elementary Child under 13yrs
DOMINIQUE HOLLEY
ARMANDO NS
12
Closed Un-restricted Elementary Junior14yrs and under 18yrs
Closed Un-restricted Elementary Senior
ALLISSIA DUNN
PAM CROSBY
KATRYNA ADAMS
JODIE TOFT
DEBORAH SYMONS
CARLEEN MCPHIE
HP PZAZZ
KANSAS CITY
BUZDALE ROLLER
BRANIGANS PARTY GIRL
UB WATCH ME
HYUNA CURIO
12
10
6
4
2
1
KANSAS CITY
BJK CASPIAN
BUZDALE ROLLER
6
5
4
ROYAL HERAT THROB
FLOWERVALE FERRO EVE
12
10
Closed Un-restricted Medium Senior
PAM CROSBY
DONNA WOODS
KATRYNA ADAMS
Closed Un-restricted Advance Senior
ELIZABETH WAGNER
AMANDA SOZOU
Glossary of Dressage Terms to help you understand your marks and comments
C
CADENCE
The marked accentuation of the rhythm and (musical) beat that is a result of a steady and suitable tempo
harmonizing with a springy impulsion.
CARRIAGE
The posture of the horse, most easily evaluated when viewing the horse’s profile or outline.
CHEWING THE BIT
The movements of the horse’s mouth—gently and softly mouthing the bit—showing mobility and relaxation
of the jaw and causing secretion of saliva for a “wet mouth.” Not to be confused with snapping or grinding
of the teeth.
CONFIDENCE
The boldness and self-assurance with which the horse performs, and the trust in his partnership with the
rider.
CONTACT
The reins are stretched so that they form a straight line, not a loop. “Correct contact” or “acceptance of
contact” is determined by the elasticity of the connection between horse and rider.
CORRECTNESS
The straightness of the action of the limbs (e.g., faults would be winging, paddling, twisting hocks).Not the
same as Purity. Dressage judges deal with Correctness only indirectly, that is, to the degree that it affects the
purity or quality of the gait. Breeding class judges address correctness directly.
Article sourced and supplied by Allissia Dunn
MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES
Jacqui Goodwin – 9th
Amanda Young – 13th
Margaret Hayne – 21st
Gillian Green – 24th
Hostess with the Mostest Margaret Finucane – 27th
Happy Birthday TDC Members we hope you have a great day
Members Out & About
Sue Thomas had success with her Australian Stock Horse dressage mare Clonmel Gidget. On Friday 28 February
Gidget placed 1st in the Open Stock Horse Mare Led and followed that win with being awarded Reserve Champion
Stock Horse Mare. On Sunday 1 March Gidget placed 1st in Open Stock Horse Mare Led at Barraba Show. Sue was
also successful with her 3 year old Stock Horse Filly Clarkes Stud Prudence placing 2nd at both shows in the 3 Year
Opld Stock Horse Led Filly. Prudence will be making her debut at TDC later in the year.
Well done Sue we can’t wait to see you competing on Prudence.
TEAM TWOMEY
Dressage clinic
When:
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August
Where: Moonbi grounds
Price:
$110 (TDC members) or $120 (non-members) – please note; only 1 subsidised lesson per member
LESSONS MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR BY WEDNESDAY 22 JULY!
Who:
Caroline Twomey – see bio below
Having spent the last 10 years in New Zealand, John and Caroline are now repatriating their equestrian coaching and
training business to Australia.
Caroline is a Grand Prix dressage rider and coach. Many will remember her (as Caroline Hooper) and her wonderful
horse Merrifield Zia as one of the shining Australian dressage combinations of the ‘80s. Caroline was also a wellknown face on the showing scene and rode a myriad of horses to win over 50 East Coast, National and Australian
Championships. Caroline now concentrates mainly on her coaching and has had much success in NZ coaching both
National level Dressage and Eventing riders. Caroline has been a High Performance coach with the NZ Academy of
Sport. She is an EA Show Horse judge and also enjoys working with show horses as well as amateur riders and young
riders. In fact all are welcome and will enjoy her ability to demystify the training process. Weather your goal is
enjoyment or success her enthusiastic and engaging teaching style will help get the best from you and your horse.
John is a 4* Eventing rider although his talents don’t stop there. He has won many titles to Advanced level dressage
and is a consummate show jumping rider. John is partnered by his 2 best mates, Flaunt It and Highly Recommended
and they are turning heads here in Australia just as they did in New Zealand. John has won many NZ Eventing titles
with often these 2 horses fighting it out for 1st and 2nd. John is a very popular coach for both Showjumping and
Eventing. His open and engaging manner ensures that his lessons are thoroughly enjoyed as well as being of the
highest standard. His love of the horses is evident in his teaching as well his riding.
Between them they have over 5 decades of experience in the equine industry.
John & Caroline Twomey
TRAINERS ~ MENTORS ~ COACHES
John: Level II Eventing Specialist Coach – CCI4* competitor.
Caroline: Level II Dressage Specialist Coach – FEI Rider/Trainer
2015 Calendar
DATE
EVENT
COORDINATOR
MARCH
SUNDAY 8
SINGLETON – OFFICIAL/CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
SUNDAY 22
NAMOI – OFFICAL COMPETITION
SUNDAY 22
SUNDAY 29
SUNDAY 29
TDC – OPEN ARENA DAY
9.30am to 11.30am (must arrive by 10.30am)
QDECI – CLOSED RESTRICTED
ENTRIES CLOSE 20/3
NARRABRI – OFFICIAL/CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
BARRY MURPHY
0409 743 718
BENITA ANDERSON
0439 425 627
JUDY EVANS
0499 219 246
KATHY SMITH
ANNA FULLARTON
0408 231 306
APRIL
SUNDAY 12
ARMIDALE – OFFICIAL COMPETITION
MONDAY 13
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6pm
ELSA WILLIS
02 6775 3982
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
SUNDAY 26
TDC – CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
SUE THOMAS & MEG DRURY
QDECI OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS & CLOSED
UNRESTRICTED
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6pm
KAY KNIGHT
0439 588 339
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
MAY
SATURDAY 2/ SUNDAY 3
MONDAY 4
SUNDAY 10
ARMIDALE – MEMBER EVENT
SATURDAY 23 / SUNDAY 24
TDC CHAMPIONSHIPS
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
JUNE
MONDAY 1
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6pm
SATURDAY 6 / SUNDAY 7
UHDA – CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY 14
QDECI – CLOSED RESTRICTED
SUNDAY 21
NAMOI – OFFICIAL COMPETITION
SUNDAY 28
TDC – OPEN ARENA DAY
9.30am to 11.30am (must arrive by 10.30am)
SUNDAY 28
SINGLETON – OFFICIAL/CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
JULEE GILMORE
02 6547 9286
BENITA ANDERSON
0439 425 627
JUDY EVANS
0499 219 246
BARRY MURPHY
0409 743 718
JULY
KARE LEVER
FRIDAY 3 - SUNDAY 5
NSW YOUNG RIDER/ PONY CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY 4/ SUNDAY 5
GRAFTON CHAMPIONSHIPS
MONDAY 6
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6pm
SATURDAY 25/ SUNDAY 26
NARRABRI – OFFICIAL COMPETITION
SUNDAY 26
TDC – CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
ALLISSIA CURRY & HELEN DUNN
MONDAY 3
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6pm
SUNDAY 9
ARMIDALE – OFFICIAL COMPETITION
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
ELSA WILLIS
02 6775 3982
4576 7996
JENNY EDWARDS
4473 9013
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
ANNA FULLARTON
0408 231 306
AUGUST
FRIDAY 14 – SUNDAY 16
QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY 23
TDC – OPEN ARENA DAY
9.30am to 11.30am (must arrive by 10.30am)
SUNDAY 23
SINGLETON – OFFICIAL/CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
SUNDAY 30
QDECI – CLOSED RESTRICTED
JUDY EVANS
0499 219 246
BARRY MURPHY
0409 743 718
SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 4 - SUNDAY 6
NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
www.dressagensw.com.au
MONDAY 7
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6pm
SUNDAY 13
UHDA – OFFICIAL COMPETITION
SUNDAY 27
TDC – OFFICIAL & CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
JULEE GILMORE
02 6547 9286
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
OCTOBER
TUESDAY 29 SEP/FRIDAY 2 OCT
INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
SIEC
SATURDAY 10 / SUNDAY 11
ARMIDALE CHAMPIONSHIPS
MONDAY 12
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6PM
SUNDAY 18
QDECI – OFFICIAL COMPETITION
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER
TDC – OPEN ARENA DAY
9.30am to 11.30am (must arrive by 10.30am)
www.nsw.equestrian.org.au
ELSA WILLIS
02 6775 3982
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
KAY KNIGHT
0439 588 339
JUDY EVANS
0499 219 246
NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 1
SINGLETON – OFFICIAL/CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
MONDAY 2
TDC MEETING AT THE TAMWORTH HOTEL
6pm
SATURDAY 14 / SUNDAY 15
NAMOI – OFFICIAL COMPETITION
SUNDAY 22
TDC – CLOSED UNRESTRICTED
BARRY MURPHY
0409 743 718
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
BENITA ANDERSON
0439 425 627
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
DECEMBER
SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER
TDC - AGM
MARJOLYN THOMAS
0428 671 338
* We try our hardest to make sure that these dates are up to date – please confirm with the relevant club before entering
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