2012 N E W S L E T T E R JUNE 2012

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EGZ - HOOF PRINT

CONTENTS Page

Zone reminders, Certificates awarded, Buy & Sell, 2

2012 EGZ Development Squad update 3

Dressage Judges Clinic & Gear Checkers Course 4

EGZ Games, Flat & Musical Ride Results 5

EGZ Games, Flat & Musical Ride Photos 6

Final Zone Instructors Report - Greg Hair 7

Zone Rep, Treasurers Report, State Results 8

Judging etiquette explained 9

Horse TRY-als for inexperienced eventers 10

Turnout tips 11

Zone examiner Bev Weir explains the K test 12

Zone news 13

Kids Corner - maze puzzle and drawing competition 14

2012 Calendar of EventsZone Contacts

15 16

EGZ GAMES, MUSICAL RIDE AND FLAT TEAM RESULTS AND PHOTOS

PAGES 5 & 6

STATE RESULTS

PAGE 8

EGZ PONY CLUBS

BAIRNSDALEBOOLARRA

BRIAGALONG & DISTRICT

BUCHANBUSHY PARKC ANN RIVER

COBBLERS CREEK

JEERALANG LAKES ENTRANCE

LONGFORD

MALLACOOTAMIRBOO NORTH

MOE

MORWELL NOWA NOWA

ORBOST ROSEDALE & DISTRICT

SALESTRATFORD

SWIFTS CREEK

TOONGBABBIE TRAFALGAR TRARALGON

YARRAMYINNAR & DISTRICT

2012 EAST GIPPSLAND

ZONECALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Next Zone Meeting for all Club representatives

Zone Meeting at Bairnsdale on Wednesday 15th August commencing 7.30 pm at the Bairnsdale Pony Club rooms. Next meeting is the AGM.

Representative from each Club to attend.

BUY AND SELL ON THE PCAV EGZ WEBSITE

If you have items you would like to sell or buy please email Val Armstrong, EGZ Secretary Val_Armstrong@msn.com.au Your ‘ad’ needs to contain- item for sale (eg horse, saddle etc)- max 100 word description of the item for sale- condition of item (poor, medium, good, excellent)- photograph (will be loaded if space permits)- selling price- name of seller- contact phone number of sellerVal has kindly offered to load ads onto a page on the EGZ web page to help members. If you are selling items please advise Val when the item is sold so it can be removed from the webpage.

See web site for further detail or email zone Secretary Val Armstrong if you wish to advertisehttp://www.egz.ponyclubvic.org.au/default.asp?Page=21686

Bates Esperance show saddle

Brown leather 15” saddle in excellent condition, suitable for pony and young adult or child rider $700

Gabe Carrolan Phone 0422 425 688

Disclaimer: The contents of this newsletter is provided for information purposes only and is provided on the basis that all persons accessing the newsletter undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content and as such PCAV EGZ take no responsibility.

Editor’s noteThe Hoof Print newsletter is designed to keep clubs and riders in the East Gippsland zone up to date with State and Zone activities.

Please feel free to contribute articles, events, results and photos. Club newsletters provide local information to members whereas the EGZ newsletters provides an overview of what is happening across the zone.

Contributions can be emailed to bennisons@gmail.com Linda Bennison

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE OF HOOFPRINT

IS AUGUST 25

East Gippsland Zone web site

http://www.egz.ponyclubvic.org.au

Congratulations to EGZ C Certificate candidatesOlivia de Voogd (Nowa Nowa)Jackie Elliott (Briagalong) Paige McMahon (Orbost).

EGZ Development Squad Update

EGZ Clinics DATE

Dressage Judges Clinic

30th June

Gear checkers course 30th June

SHOW JUMP COURSE BUILDING

28th July

GAMES CLINIC FOR ORGANISERS

25th August

Unfortunately the May squad was cancelled due to wet weather making the grounds unsafe to ride and drive on. Bushy Park is still too wet for vehicle access so the next squad on June 30 and July 1 will be held at Rosedale Pony Club Grounds.

The good news is that despite the move the ladies from Bushy Park will still be catering!! Same format just a different venue which is great news for the cross country riders as the water jump at Rosedale is currently full of water.

What the change of venue will mean

- you will need to turn up to the Rosedale Pony Club grounds at Evergreen Road Rosedale (don’t go to Wandocka Reserve at Denison!) A map is on the RDPC web page http://www.rosedale.ponyclubvic.org.au/db/clubdisplay.asp?ID=170

- squad riders and their families are encouraged to camp and overnight yards are available at $10 per yard. These will be allocated beforehand and must be booked with Nicky Hair.

- Full catering is available throughout the weekend - Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast and Sunday lunch plus delicious home cooked treats for in between meals.

- Andrew Soper, HyGain representative will be the guest speaker on Saturday night after dinner.

UNDERSTANDING EQUINE FEEDS

Presentation by Andrew SoperHyGain representative

on feeding your horse or pony the right way.

Saturday 30 June 2012

~7.30 pm

(following the EGZ squad dinner)

No cost to attend the lecture and all are welcome.

Venue is Rosedale PC Club Room.

Dressage Judges Clinic.

When: Saturday 30th June Time: 9.30 am – 4 pm

Where: Rosedale Pony Club Grounds, Rosedale Racecourse Reserve, 10 Evergreen Road, Rosedale

Course Description: • Course will be run by Bev Shandley. Bev is a very knowledgeable and highly regarded

dressage judge and eventing technical delegate for both EA and PCAV.

• Course is designed for any person interested in judging dressage any grade but with a focus on grades 1, 2 & 3. Although a basic understanding of dressage is preferred, no previous experience in judging dressage is required.

• DRESSAGE PENCILLERS – are required to help out at this clinic. This is a great opportunity for parents to come and have a go and gain an understanding of what dressage judges are looking for when they judge your child.

The course is being run in conjunction with the East Gippsland Development Squad weekend. The clinic participants are welcome to come early and stay later to watch some of the squad lessons.

**Full canteen is available all day**

Cost: $ 10 per person to cover running costs. To be paid on the day.

What you need to bring:Pen, Paper, clip board for notes & chair.

Queries & to book a place:Please ring Nicky Hair 5145 5682, 0409 547 146or email: agwork@bigpond.com

Pony Club Gear Checkers CourseWhen: Saturday 30th June Time: 10 am – 2.00 pm.

Where: Rosedale Pony Club GroundsRosedale Recreational Reserve10 Evergreen Road, Rosedale

Course Description: Full gear checkers accreditation and horse comfort and safety course (only this course required for accreditation).

NOTE: The course is being run in conjunction with the East Gippsland Development Squad weekend. Course participants are welcome to come and watch some of the squad dressage, eventing & show jumping lessons.

**Full canteen is available on the day **

Cost: $10 per person to cover running costs. Can be paid on the day.

What you need to bring:Pen, Paper and clip board for notes. Chair.

Queries & bookingsPlease ring Nicky Hair Ph: 5145 5517, mob: 0409 547 146

or email: agwork@bigpond.com

EGZ Games, Flat & Musical Teams ResultsWhat a great day it was! Sunshine and lots of smiling faces. Clubs from all over the Zone competing and helping to run the day. Lots of young riders in teams for the first time having a marvelous day, so the future looks bright for EGZ Pony Clubs. This year we had record entries, with 18 Games teams and 5 Musical Rides. Only 2 Flat teams this year, so hopefully next year this will increase in number of teams competing too. The results are below.

Flat Ride

1st Bairnsdale - Marney Neal, Claire Hammond, Haileigh Russell & Chloe Smith.

2nd Orbost - Shari Ryan-Woerz, Nikita Farley, Zara Cotter & Sienna Battel.

Musical Ride

1st Orbost - Shari Ryan-Woerz, Nikita Farley, Zara Cotter & Sienna Battel.

2nd Rosedale - Samantha Bennison, Rebecca Cooper, Natalie Harkin, Tanika McNamara

3rd Briagalong - Jackie Elliott, Lydia Ryan, Carley Einsiedel, Melissa Ryan

4th Stratford - Hailey Armstrong, Bridget Hanratty, Erica Rawson, Kaysha Rawson

5th Mirboo North -Alicia Marshman, Maddi Mancarella, Lana Williamson, Meg O'Loughlin.

Games

1st Orbost A - Susi Trevaskis, Katie Trevaskis. Katelyn Dixon, Kirbie Ritchie, Lana McMahon, Amy Robinson, Breah Donald.

2nd Bairnsdale R - Todd Bromwich, Brooke Dyer, Caitlyn Fischer, Hayley Turner, Holly Bridle, Liesel Nunn, Alex Neal

3rd Nowa Nowa - Gemma Rendell, Amber Rendell, Monique Stewart, Carrie Jones , Oliva Devoogd, Jessica de Voogd, Rhianna Germaine

4th Trafalgar - Ryan Dyke, Tayla Dyke, Kacey Dyke, Skye Templeton, Paige Templeton, Tayla Wells, Danielle Stayches.

5th Briagalong - Sarah Edey, Jackie Elliott, Josie Elliott, Carley Einsiedel, Melissa Ryan, Lydia Ryan, Talia Newman

6th Rosedale - Casey McKenney, Jazmyn Roof, Kate Kesper, Rachel Tennant, Skye Wilson, Grace Perkins.

EGZ Games, Flat and Musical Teams event was held at the Bairnsdale Pony Club Ground on Sunday..29/4/2012) Report by Val Armstrong

EGZ Games, Flat & Musical Ride Team Photos

Photos by Tania Roof and Linda Bennison

Final Zone Instructors Report - Greg HairMembers of the East Gippsland Zone of Pony Clubs:

I must advise you that I have resigned as EGZ chief instructor. As most of you would be aware PCAV State Council in their wisdom have opened pony club up to adult riding members. While I am personally opposed to this move, the reason for my resignation as Zone Chief Instructor is to voice my protest to the ad hoc and undemocratic way in which Council introduced this motion that will change the ethos of pony club. My letter of resignation is being used by other members of the Chief Instructors Panel to highlight to their respective zones the fall out of the Council’s actions.

As this will be my last ZCI report I will cover a number of topics in point form.** I would like to congratulate the clubs within our zone that have shown the initiative to run, and those that plan to run, dressage competitions. I feel that these extra events not only add diversity to the competition our zone offers, but it also sends a message to the younger riders that you do not have to compete in horse trials or show jumping to enjoy horse riding (who said there is also camp drafting??!!).**The DCI/ZA panel has established four technical delegate positions for the zone. The aim of establishing these 4 positions is to spread the work load of staying abreast of PCAV rules. The technical delegates appointed for 2012 are: Games: Jan Bromwich Dressage: Bev Milner Showjumping: Jim Brown Horse Trials: Matt Gault**The organisation of the 2012 squad series is well underway, with all the applicants receiving the squad list for 2012. The groupings and schedule for the first squad

will be sent to all the riders shortly. It is my belief that squad is a platform that can deliver multiple benefits to the zone. The first two functions of rider tuition and adult clinics are well understood and keenly attended. However a third function of spectator tuition was not fully developed last year. The practise is common place in EA and commercially run clinics, where there is an invitation for the public to be involved as a spectator. Many take up this offer as a lot can be learnt by watching from the side lines. In this context we would like to give an open invitation to all zone members to come, look, listen and learn on any of the squad weekends.** I would like to thank Linda Bennison from the Rosedale PC for taking the initiative to re-establish the EGZ newsletter. This I feel has been a great tool to help build zone spirit, (more spirit, more fun!)**There is one complement that was bestowed upon our zone by the other CIP members that I must pass on, that being, they are envious of a zone that not only has the foresight to own equipment that can be hired by the member clubs, but also provides this service without arguments.**During my time as the ZCI I have been impressed by all of the unseen hard work that many adult supporters give to the pony club movement, whether it be as Zone executive, DCI/ZA panel, Zone Rep or Club official. They all give their time so the kids can enjoy their pony club journey.**The DCI/ZA panel has endorsed Gabe Carolyn as my replacement. I wish Gabe well in her new role, and I am confident her experience and cordial nature will allow her to competently serve the needs of the zone.

I have enjoyed my role as ZCI, and feel privileged to have had an opportunity to give something back to the association that gave a lot to me as a child.

Zone Representative Report - Matt Gault

It has been an interesting time for PCAV. At the last meeting there was great debate around the proposed new adult riding member category. A motion was then put forward and was passed with our zone being the only zone to vote against it. Some of the problems associated with this proposal are that it was not a clearly defined category. The second major problem was the lack of consultation with the general pony club membership. Both these issues are going to cause some debate right around the state over the coming months.

I'd like to remind clubs that they need to forward their show/gymkhana, whatever event programs and list of judges to me well in advance of their events. This is a requirement to ensure everything is ticked off for insurance purposes .

I would like to remind competitors for the upcoming Grade 3 & 4 Zone challenge event. This is a team horse trial event where teams from across our zone compete against teams from across the state. This year the event will be held at Yarrambat. If you would like more info check the website.

The PCAV state horse trials were on last week. It was disappointing that East Gippsland didn’t have any riders competing. Hopefully with all the squad work being done with some of our older riders we can rectify this next year.

One last note PCAV turns 60 in 2014 - any thoughts or ideas on celebrations ? (50 years was missed)

Hopefully this hasn’t gone too long and the next few months will see some clarity from state council over adult riding members and their general governance procedures.

Treasurers Report - Peter Favalaro

A summary of the Treasurers Report is tabled below.

The General Account has $9507.29 and the Investment Account has $9830.31.

The final report for the showjumping and dressage day was tabled with receipts of $4037, payments of $2929.40 resulting in a surplus of $1108.10.

State Games, Flat Team & Musical Ride Results

Congratulations to our riders that competed at the State Championships at Bacchus Marsh.

In the Games our teams placed as follows;

• Bairnsdale 6th

• Nowa Nowa 7th

• Orbost 8th

With the Flat Team

• Bairnsdale 1st

• Orbost 7th

In the Musical Ride placings were

• Briagalong 3rd

• Orbost 7th

Stories and photos will be in the next issue.

Judging etiquette explained

There has been some confusion lately in the show ring at our gymkhanas with regard to judging etiquette. PCAV has a “conflict of interest” rule for Dressage but no known ruling for showing, therefore, PCAV adopt the rules of EA which are as follows

A Competitor/Exhibitor may not exhibit before a judge if:

• the Competitor/Exhibitor is a member of the Judge’s family• the Competitor/Exhibitor has represented the Judge or competed on a horse owned by the judge within the previous six months• the horse or any horse was owned or leased within the last twelve months by:

o the Judgeo any member of the Judge’s family,o the Judge’s employer, employee or business partner

• the Competitor/Exhibitor or his family has provided accommodation for the Judge within two weeks prior to or during the show• the Judge or his business partner provided privately arranged tuition to the horse or competitor/exhibitor in the last 6 months (not including open clinics)• the Competitor/Exhibitor has given privately arranged tuition to the Judge or trained a horse owned or leased by the Judge, within the last six months (not including open clinics)• the Competitor/Exhibitor has is employed, has been employed by or has been a business partner of the Judge within the last twelve months

1.2.2 A Judge shall not visit the horse lines or the exhibitors, nor inspect or discuss any horse entered in the show for the duration of the show, except where permitted by rule 1.2.3 below.

1.2.3 No person shall approach a Judge for the duration of the show unless they first obtain permission from the Show Convener, Ring Master or Ring Steward. A competitor seeking the opinion of a Judge must do so under the supervision of a Steward.

Gabrielle CarrolanEGZ Chief Instructor

Therefore it would be in every clubs interest to try and engage judges who are not “locals”. I know this sometimes can be difficult but to avoid any discontent clubs need to be prepared to pay judges for their time and travel. Where possible judges need to be advertised on the program, if not, be prepared for competitor enquiries.

Horse TRY-als for inexperienced eventers

Rosedale Pony Club will be running a Horse TRY-als event before their horse trial competition. The Horse TRY-als are for novice and inexperienced grade 4 and 5 riders and is designed to provide a safe and encouraging training activity in the three phases of horse trial competition; dressage, show-jumping and cross country.The event is non-scoring with all competitors receiving positive feedback by means of their dressage test immediately after completing the test and a show-jumping comment sheet.

Competitors completing all three phases and the associated gear and vet checks will receive a Rosedale Horse Try-als participant sash.

The aim is to provide riders with an opportunity to gain experience and confidence in a friendly supportive environment. With experience and confidence these riders may progress to competing safely in a PC horse trial event.

Rules Dressage test - can be called if desired and the dressage test result sheet is provided upon completion of the test. Riders will not be eliminated for course errors or unscheduled departure from the arena.

Show-jumping - encouragement can be given and helpers will be available on the course to provide assistance. Result sheet with time and faults per jump (identifying jump type) and positive comments will be provided after the showjumping round.

Cross country - assistance can be given and helpers will be available on the course.

Please email bennisons@gmail.com if you would like further information and a registration form.

This event is for beginners and inexperienced riders in horse trial events. Pony Clubs are welcome to register a group of their junior riders and have them compete together to encourage club spirit.

Smartest On Parade or Best Presented can be a nightmare for some riders. Others like myself get a lot of pleasure presenting the horse to the best of my ability. Below are some tips that may help you in your next competition• This class should be judged on cleanliness of

the horse, rider and correct fit of equipment, not what brand of saddle is on the horse.

• To keep the horse’s coat clean the horse needs to have clean cotton rugs at all times; I change our cotton rugs twice a week and they are washed in an old washing machine used just for horse items.

• The day before a competition, we clip the horses whiskers, ears, bridle path and if the horse has white socks we clip them out as well. We wash the horse thoroughly all over.

• Before plaiting, the horse’s mane needs to be short and if thick, pulled. If a horse is plaited the English way, the plaits are sewn in either with matching wool or very heavy cotton; thick embroidery needles with blunt ends can be bought from Spotlight for this task.

• The horses tail is important and often a judge looks at it closely to see if it is clean. Wash the tail really well to make sure there is no dandruff near the dock.

• You can use hair dye to hide that bleached look on black tails. We use a product called “Just For Men” available from most supermarkets; it only needs to be on the tail for five minutes and leaves the tail shiny and healthy looking.

• A false tail can give the horse a better shape and finish. We plait the false tail in when we get to the show.

• To keep the horse clean overnight use clean rugs including a hood and tail bag.

• The saddle should be cleaned especially the girth points. Check your stirrup leathers for any stitching faults.

• White stirrup rubbers as well as a white girth can look smart.

• The saddle cloth should be clean and as “hair free” as possible; the vacuum cleaner is a great tool for getting hair off.

• The bridle should be clean, well-fitting and the bit should not have grass or feed stuck on it

• Make sure all your straps are in their keepers.

Now for the rider,• gloves should be cream in colour and if

possible matching the jodhpurs. • Boots should be clean especially check your

soles. • Helmet chin strap should be firm and your hair

tied back into some sort of bun or plait; a hair net will help any loose ends.

• If you wear jodhpur boots use jodhpur clips.

There are other extra bits and pieces that can help with presentation; a hacking cane, checkers and sharks teeth pattern on hind quarters, hoof black, white cover cream on clipped out socks, raven oil on hocks, knees and black points to hide any bleached hair,

Black makeup around eyes and muzzle and in the clipped out ears, and a small amount of gloss on eye lids and muzzle.

A browband matching your club colors always looks nice as well.

Rebecca CarrolanBushy Park Pony Club

TIPS ON TURNOUT

Photo by Gabe Carrolan

The K Certificate is an alternative to C Star and is between C and B. It is designed for the active rider and covers many equestrian activities not included in any other certificates.

The K includes a compulsory section and a wide variety of optional subjects. Pony club members must have passed their C Certificate before sitting the K Certificate.

The K co-ordinator for East Gippsland Zone is Bev Weir, who is available to advise clubs or individual candidates. Assistance can be provided to help them cover the work, arrange information sessions, or organize practical sessions such as the 40KM ride, which was recently completed by a group of Stratford and Orbost members.

The compulsory section of the K Certificate includes Active riding, the Distance ride of 40KM, Horse care, Pony club service, Agility, Horsemastership, Horse health and General knowledge.

The optional subjects are divided into three sections, A, B and C. Candidates must choose at least two subjects from each

Zone Examiner Bev Weir explains the K Testsection. The seventh subject may be chosen from any section.

The list of optional subjects to choose from is as follows – SECTION A Showjumping, Cross country riding, Riding at a given pace, Give a show of agility with the horse, Tent pegging, Stock work, Polo or Polocrosse, Dressage, Hunting, Mounted games and Any other approved activity. SECTION B Knots, Course designing for showjumping, Course designing for cross country, Leatherwork, Clipping, Shoeing, Lungeing, Float/ truck maintenance and Any other approved non- riding, horse related activity. SECTION C Endurance riding, Track work, Carriage Driving/ harness, Approved project involving horses, Breaking in, Mare and foal care, Showing, First Aid, Community work and Any youth orientated activity with the approval of the K co-ordinator. Work certificates from the three sections must be signed by approved specialists.

The K test is designed to widen the candidate’s experience in various aspects of

EGZ Examiner Bev Weir with riders from Orbost and Stratford Pony Clubs prior to the 40 km ride

Photo from Vicki Dixon

the K Test cont.

horsemastership. It encourages riders to be active and efficient, thoughtful for their horses, to improve their skills in horsemastership and other horse related activities.

When clubs wish to place an application for a K candidate, they must complete an official application and declaration and forward it to the Zone Examining Secretary, Bev Weir, including the required fee of $20 per candidate and $15 examiner’s fee. The work certificates for all sections, compulsory and optional, must be completed and submitted to Bev Weir prior to the sitting of the written paper.

There are two annual intakes, the first Friday in June and the first Friday in November. The written examination takes place on the first weekend of July and the first weekend of December. The K test is conducted in six sections – Written paper, which must be passed with a minimum of 65%, prior to the practical test day, Presentation of horse and rider, Compulsory riding, Horsemastership and general knowledge, Practical tests and Optional subjects not already examined.

If readers would like more information on the K test, please refer to the Pony Club Syllabus of Instruction for Efficiency Standards, or phone Bev Weir on 51541382 or mobile 0429 138 882 and email is bmweir@harboursat.com.au

Bev WeirEGZ Examining Secretary

First Aid at Gymkhanas Clubs must have First Aid available at events they run, whether Interschools or their own club events.

Hire of the Zone Dressage ArenaThe Dressage Arena is stored at the Bairnsdale Pony Club grounds. The arena is for hire with a charge of $25 for Pony Clubs and $50 for non-Pony clubs to apply. The hirer is responsible for paying for breakages to be replaced at a cost of $33 for rails and $35.20 for cones. Contact Peter Favalaro for bookings on 5157 5286

Hire of the Zone ShowJumps and trailerThe hire of Showjumping equipment is charge of $25 for Pony Clubs and $50 for non-Pony clubs to apply per trailer and any poles broken to be replaced. Contact Peter Favalaro for bookings on 5157 5286

Annual General MeetingThe Annual General Meeting of the East Gippsland Zone will be held at the Bairnsdale Pony Club rooms on Wednesday 15th August commencing 7.30 pm. All clubs are expected to attend.

Zone News

Read about the 40 km ride in the next issue of Hoofprint.

If you have an interesting story to tell please email it to bennisons@gmail.com

Kids Corner

Draw your horse competition - entries due June 30

We would love you to send us a hand drawn picture of your horse. You can draw your horse doing your favourite activity or in the paddock. There will be a prize for each age group: up to 7 years of age; 7 to 10 years of age, 10 to 15 years of age and over 15 years of age.

Send you drawing to the Zone Secretary and remember to include your name, Pony Club and age.

MRS VAL ARMSTRONG, 135 Drayton Rd Labertouche 3816

Winners and prizes will be announced in the next issue of Hoofprint.

The Pony PuzzleCan you cut out the six pieces below very carefully, then try to arrange them to make the best possible figure of a horse.

In the late 1800‘s Sam Loyd claimed to have sold “one thousand million” of these puzzles but the solution requires an insight that most solvers overlooked.

Solution in the next issue of HoofPrint

EAST GIPPSLAND ZONE COMPETITON DATESEAST GIPPSLAND ZONE COMPETITON DATESEAST GIPPSLAND ZONE COMPETITON DATES

Date Club Event Type

JUNE39 & 10 Morwell PC SJ and Dressage Clinic and Competition16 & 17 PCAV Games, Flat teams & Musical Ride State Championships Bacchus MarshGames, Flat teams & Musical Ride State Championships Bacchus Marsh

30 & JULY 1 EGZ Squad WeekendJULY7 & 8 Eventing Clinic Moe PC8 Lakes Entrance Dressage Day152228 & 29 EGZ Squad WeekendAUGUST5 Trafalgar PC Navigation Ride12 Orbost PC Combined Training15 EGZ AGM - Bairnsdale19 Rosedale PC Winter Woollies Gymkhana21 Bairnsdale PC Secondary School Interschool25 & 26 EGZ Squad WeekendSEPTEMBER2 Horse TRY-Als requested but not confirmed5 Cobblers Creek Interschool9 Morwell PC Combined Training, Dressage & SJ9 Bairnsdale PC Gymkhana16 Briagolong PC Gymkhana23 Nowa Nowa PC Hickstead30 OCTOBER7 Sale PC Gymkhana14 Rosedale PC Horse Trials21 Stratford PC Gymkhana26 & 27 Maffra Ag Society ShowNOVEMBER2, 3 & 4 Sale Ag Society Show10 & 11 Bairnsdale Ag Society Show17 & 18 Omeo Ag Society Show24 Yarram Ag Society Show25 30 & DEC 1 Traralgon Ag Society ShowDECEMBER2 9 EGZ Dressage & Showjumping Championship2012FEBRUARY 3 Boolarra PC Gymkhana

To register an event on the EGZ calendar contact Kalinda Wade mandkwade@bigpond.com or 03 5145 6618

PRESIDENT: JAN BROMWICH 1 Ballantine StBAIRNSDALE 3875 Ph: 5152 4183

VICE PRESIDENT: KAREN BACKMAN Wombat RdBOISDALE 3860 Ph 0427127127, 5145 4308

VICE PRESIDENT: JODIE JONES PO Box 64 TOONGABBIE 3856 Ph.5148 9104, 0427 562 368

SECRETARY: VAL ARMSTRONG, 135 Drayton Rd Labertouche 3816 Ph: 5628 7777

EVENT SECRETARY: VAL ARMSTRONG 135 Drayton RdLabertouche 3816 Ph: 5628 7777Val_Armstrong@msn.com.au

TREASURER: PETER FAVALORO PO Box 45 BRUTHEN 3885 Ph: 5157 5286

ZONE REP: MATT GAULTPO Box 134MAFFRA 3860Ph: 5145 6334 0418 322 946gault.family@bigpond.com

ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR GABE CARROLAN196 Vardy’s RoadRIVERSLEA 3860 Ph: 5141 1865

EXAM' SECRETARY: BEV WEIR PO Box 201, ORBOST 3888 Ph: 5154 1382

ZONE PUBLICITY OFFICER: PETER FAVALORO PO Box 45 BRUTHEN 3885 Ph: 5157 5286

ZONE DATES: KALINDA WADE PO Box 180 STRATFORD 3862 Ph:5145 6618

EDITOR: LINDA BENNISON PO Box 1349 WARRAGUL 3820 Ph:5635 2278

East Gippsland Zone Office Bearers

For up to date information on zone activities please check the East Gippsland Zone web page on the PCAV site;

http://www.egz.ponyclubvic.org.au/