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EGZ-HOOF PRINT
Sale PC a Winner
2013 EGZ Calendar of
EventsPage 17
EGZ Rider Chelsea Hair is PCAV A Grade
ShowJumping State Champion
Congratulations Chelsea!
~ NEWSLETTER OF THE EGZ PONY CLUBS ~BAIRNSDALE BOOLARRA BRIAGALONG & DISTRICT BUCHAN BUSHY PARK
CANN RIVER COBBLERS CREEK JEERALANG LAKES ENTRANCE LONGFORD MALLACOOTA MIRBOO NORTH MOE MORWELL NOWA NOWA ORBOST
ROSEDALE & DISTRICT SALE STRATFORD SWIFTS CREEK TOONGBABBIE TRAFALGAR TRARALGON YARRAM YINNAR & DISTRICT
Feature Articles & Reports-
State WorkshopsBreakaway Jump cupsBush fires and horsesWinners from the EGZ
Editor’s noteThe Hoof Print newsletter isdesigned to keep clubs andriders in the East Gippslandzone up to date with Stateand Zone activities.Please feel free to contributearticles, events, results andphotos. Club newslettersprovide local information tomembers whereas the EGZnewsletters provides anoverview of what ishappening across the zone.Contributions can be emailedto Val Armstrong until a new Editor is appointed.
Next EGZ Meeting for all Club Representatives
2013 Meeting Dates
Wednesday 15th May 2013 at Stratford
Wednesday 21st August 2013 at Bairnsdale - A.G.M.
Disclaimer:The contents of thisnewsletter is provided forinformation purposes onlyand 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.
PCAV EGZ Web Site Buy & SellIf you have items you would like to sell or buy please emailVal Armstrong, EGZ Secretary [email protected] web site for further detail http://www.egz.ponyclubvic.org.au/default.asp?Page=21686
*** Two Keiffer saddles (general purpose and dressage) in excellent condition. No mounts. Suit narrow Thoroughbred types. Email [email protected] if interested.
SITUATIONS VACANT
EGZ needs a Newsletter Editor for 2013
Can you find time to produce three or four newsletters a year for the EGZ zone? Sadly I have a huge year ahead of me with work and travel both overseas and interstate and don’t think I can do justice to the newsletter.
It is a great way to meet people and get involved. Please contact Val Armstrong if you are interested. Members are now sending in articles so you don’t have to write everything.
Templates for newsletters make it easy - just add the content. I have done the newsletters with a Mac but a PC would be fine. Call me if you want to talk about it.
Linda Bennison 5635 2278
East Gippsland Zone web page is http://www.egz.ponyclubvic.org.au
2012 at Boolarra
Congratulations to Boolarra Pony Club on an outstanding effort in hosting a State Workshop last year. There were 40 coach participants and about another 40 riders and parents.
Kate Wilson from PCAV was very impressed; she reported that 3 sessions with run with Mary Longden, Sally Francis and Heather Wilson. They also sold lots of books so there is a bit of coaching interest around.
Boolarra PC were wonderful hosts; very organised, friendly and provided awesome catering for lunch. They have some good facilities and relationships with the other local sports organisations and the Shire, which is really positive.
2013 at Bushy Park
The 2013 Workshop will be held in conjunction with the first EGZ Development squad weekend on 21 and 22 April.
The sessions being offered are: • Gear Check Comfort and
Safety by Pam Davey Master Saddler and Clare Lewin PCAV Executive Officer,
• Innovative Coaching Methods for younger riders on the flat, by Sally Francis NCAS Level 1 coach,
• Lungeing by Sally Francis NCAS Level 1 coach, and
• NCAS Workbook Information and assistance by Kate Wilson NCAS Level 1.
Cost is $10 and registration forms are on the EGZ web site or contact Val Armstrong for more information.
Thanks to Gary Mills for the photographs taken at the Boolarra Workshop last year
State Workshops in East Gippsland
Now in its’ third year the EGZ Development Squad is a great opportunity for senior PC riders graded 3 or higher in Horse Trials, C or higher in Show Jumping or 3 or higher in Dressage.
The Development Squad will provide high quality coaching over the autumn & winter months with coaches Gavin Chester (showjumping) Yvonne Morrison (Eventing) and Keryn Conners (Dressage).
The proposed format for the squad weekends will be a full day Saturday (riders will participate in 2 ridden lessons of approx. 1 1/4 hrs. each), a guest speaker or activity on the Saturday night (riders are encouraged to camp overnight, and a meal will be available) and a half day Sunday–all riders will have theory session first thing, followed by a ridden lesson.
Information is on the EGZ web site or call Nicky Hair. Ph: 03 5145 5682 Mobile: 0407 439 538.
Closing date for applications 18th March
Register now for 2013 EGZ Development Squad
2013 Squadweekends are
20-21 April Bushy Park
18-19 May Bushy Park
1-2 June Bairnsdale
22-23 June Orbost
All qualified riders are encouraged to apply for Squad.
Above: Keryn Conners and Aleisha gave squad members a dressage demonstration at the final clinic of 2012. Right: Not to be outdone Star Backman also showed off some of her tricks at the end of the presentation.
Facebook and Pony Club
17 March Trafalgar Gymkhana- extra rings for showing plus,showjumping. A great event.
1 April Buchan Gymkhana- combines to make a great weekend with the Buchan Horse Trials
May 22 Stratford Interschool- for those still at school the Stratford event is a fun day at the Knob.
September 1 Briagolong - great start to the showing season.
Septebmer 8 Bairnsdale - great start to the showing season if you missed Briag.
November 24 Sale -- big program with something for everyone before the Xmas rush.
If you want some handy hints on preparing yourself and your horse for the show ring read the article by Rebecca Carrolan in an earlier Hoof Print.
Rosedale Pony Club has been busy providing training for our next generation of eventers with two Horse TRY-als. Now it is time for riders from across the zone to put their skills to the test at the horse trials being run by Orbost, Buchan, Rosedale and Stratford Pony Clubs in the next couple of months. Check the Pony Club web site for more information
Buchan Horse Trials 30 March Rosedale Horse Trials 14 April Stratford Horse Trials 12 May
Get ready for the eventing season
Gymkhanas for the Showies
Some of our junior members may not realise that Facebook is regularly used by many PCAV committee members. Reports have been received about inappropriate comments being posted about PC members by PC members. Be aware that this is bullying and will not be tolerated. Inappropriate postings on Facebook may lead to suspension of your PCAV club membership.
CONGRATULATIONSCHELSEA HAIR
PC AV A GRADE STATE CHAMPION
IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF HOOFPRINT CHELSEA WILL SHARE HER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH READERS.
PHOTOS FROM BOOLARRA
IT IS HARD TO KEEP THE FILE SIZE DOWN FOR RURAL AREAS WHEN IMAGES ARE USED SO THE ADDITIONAL IMAGES TAKEN AT THE BOOLARRA GYMKHANA AND 2012 EGZ CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO VAL ARMSTRONG EGZ SECRETARY FOR LOADING ONTO THE EGZ WEB PAGE. PHOTOS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FROM APRIL.
PCAV held its Dressage and Showjumping Championships at Yarrambat Pony Club Grounds last weekend (February 23rd & 24th). The competition was held over two days, the weather was hot but not oppressive.The competition is an individual one for Grade 1 and A Grade, and a team event for Grades 2 & 3, and B & C Grades. East Gippsland Zone competed in all classes except Grade 1 Dressage. RESULTSA Grade SHOWJUMPING. This was the highlight of the weekend for EGZ. Chelsea Hair (Bushy Park) jumped well
on Saturday and then won both her classes on Sunday to earn an emphatic win. Holly Webb (Stratford) finished fifth, and Jen Massey Moe) came eighth. Holly Webb on a second horse and Melissa Backman (Bushy Park) also competed.
B Grade SHOWJUMPING.Emma Hair, Kahli Higgins, Chelsea Hair (All Bushy Park) and Kiona Guillot (Lakes Entrance) persisted all day and were rewarded with the fifth sash.
C Grade SHOWJUMPING.The team of Liesel Nunn (Bairnsdale), Georgia Goff (Sale), Taylor Brown (Moe) and Sarah Hair (Bushy Park) jumped well but just seemed to drag rails in each round. In a tight competition they finished eighth.
Grade 2 DRESSAGE. The team of Caitlyn Fischer (Bairnsdale), Shari Woerz (Orbost) and Shaynee Zappelli (Lakes Entrance) all did good tests and finished fifth; this is our best result at this level for several years.
Grade 3 DRESSAGE. Brooke Wheeler (Morwell), Claire Hammond (Bairnsdale) and Lillian McCann were all at their first State Championships, competed well and finished eighth.
Thanks to Peter Favalaro for the report and photos.
PCAV State Championships
Grade 2 dressage placegettersLeft; Caitlyn Fischer, Shari Woerz, Shaynee Zappelli.
EGZ Showjumping placegettersLeft: Holly Webb, Chelsea Hair, Emma Hair, Kiona Guillot, Khali Higgins.
Sale PC Cheer Squad wins at the World Cup
The Sale Pony Club outcheered the other EGZ Pony Clubs at the Sale and District Showjumping Club World Cup Qualifier on Saturday November 24th. Sale were cheering for Alison Rowland and runner up was Briagalong cheering for Billy Raymont.
Thank you to Kate Lamb and Katrina Einsedel for the photographs.
Priyanka Joshi on Tic Tac dressed as Ariel placed first in their age group,
Thanks to Lynne Bridle for sending in the article,
Annual Rocky Trophy for Maddie Fullgrabe
The Annual Rocky Trophy was held at the Bairnsdale Pony Club Grounds for the Christmas break up Rally. Each year at the Christmas Rally, the club holds its annual mounted dress up competition for rider and horse combined, which has a different theme each year.
Rocky was 13.2hh white pony owned by the Lloyd family and was a long time regular pony at Bairnsdale Pony Club. He taught each of the four Lloyd girls to ride, and was also ridden in the Moomba parade at Melbourne, dressed up as a drummer boy.
Rocky also took part in a play at Nagle College for three days, climbing the stairs each night without fuss. On the final night when the curtain closed, he poked his head through and let out a neigh much to the delight of the audience. He was one of those brilliant all round ponies.
The Lloyd family donated the perpetual trophy to the club in memory of their beloved pony who was estimated to be 34 years old when he passed, a truly wonderful Pony Club pony. The winner of the trophy each year is judged by several elements
which combine to give an overall result. It’s a lot of fun each year with riders having to put their thinking caps on to come up with a unique dress up which involves their horse.
The theme for the Rocky Trophy for 2012 was Cartoon Character. Maddie Fullgrabe on Prince (above) dressed as Rapunzel placed first in their age group and won the Rocky trophy for 2012
Fia and Alfie win the 2012 Jack and Nancy Williamson Equestrian Bursary
YOUNG RIDER Sofia Perks, 15, of Longford, is inaugural awardee of the Jack and Nancy Williamson equestrian bursary.
Sofia was selected from entrants within the East Gippsland zone of 25 pony clubs, from Trafalgar to Mallacoota. A member of Sale Pony Club she began riding at age nine and is competing at club level in grade three and, with Sale and District Show Jumping Club, in C Grade with a new horse, Good Golly Miss Molly.
Sofia’s ambition is to represent the Sale club at zone and State levels and “my dream…I want to proudly ride for Australia at the Olympics.”
Eldest daughter of Gareth and Sandra Perks, Sophia receives a framed certificate and $500 cheque to be presented at a an evening organised by Sale Rotary Club, manager of the funding, donated by Nancy Williamson, of Maffra.
Nancy and her late husband Jack contributed a combined 120 years’ to coaching young riders, in their later years grandchildren of early pupils, are fondly remembered by many in the pony club movement and beyond.
Last November, a combined $700 cheque from the Williamson fund and Rotary club was presented to the young rider event winner at the Elms Classic Showjumping event in Sale.The Classic young rider award will be repeated later this year, in Sale, and applications from pony club riders for the 2014 bursary, again $500, will close on December 31 next.Inquiries may be made to David Tulloch, Rotary Club of Sale, phone (03) 51456576, e-mail [email protected], or Val Armstrong, PCAV, East Gippsland Zone, (03) 5628 7777, e-mail [email protected].
2013 Bursary ApplicationsThe Bursary seeks to enable the Awardee to further their equestrian pursuit and is valued at $500 (plus framed Certificate of Recognition). The application form can be downloaded from the EGZ web site and should be completed and posted to “Equestrian Bursary”, Rotary Club of Sale, P.O. Box 76, Sale, 3850, no later than December 31 in current year.
Any penetrating injury to the bottom of the foot can be very serious and potential life threatening if not investigated and treated appropriately. Common causes include- nails- glass- wire in the ground- old broken steel fence pickets- and even shale rocks The horse will often be immediately lame with the degree of lameness becoming more severe over the next 24-48 hours as infection takes hold. Penetrating injuries are not always obvious when looking at the sole and requires careful examination. Initially an assessment is made to determine the location and angle of penetration and the likely type of injury. Treatment will often involve the removal of a small section of the sole around the penetration, application of a poultice material and aggressive antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication. The response to these treatments over 1-3 days is an important factor in determining if additional evaluation and treatment is required. X-rays can be taken with a metal probe showing the depth and angle or penetration. If the pedal bone, navicular bone or associated joint structures are involved then surgery will be needed to avoid permanent debilitation and lameness. The earlier these discoveries are made and appropriate treatment started the better the prognosis for full recovery.
Dr Viv StockilEquine and Farm Animal Vet
Latrobe Valley0409 884 983
Hoof Penetration
Test Question for C Test Candidates
Do you know the East Gippsland Zone Executive? ANSWER IS ON THE ZONE OFFICE BEARERS PAGE
(last page of this newsletter).
Modifying Jump Cups into Break-away Jump Cups by Jim Brown, Moe PC
1. Cut the curved metal jump support off the jump cup
2. Cut tracking to the right length (2 holes per cup)
3. Weld the ‘two arms’ from the old jump cup to the tracking making sure you weld them at the same distance and angle as they were attached to the original metal cup.
4. Attach the breakaway jump cup.
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CAN YOU FIND THESE WORDS IN THE PUZZLE ABOVE?
BRAID FLOAT CHAFF GAMES STABLE COLIC
LAME JUMPING PCAV BEET FROG BRIDLE
HAY ARENA NOSEBAND SADDLE HORSE NAIL
RUG MANE BIT DRESSAGE BLAZE EAR THOROUGHBRED BRIDLE BRUSH HOOF BOOT
Puzzle Page
In October 2009 I attended a South East Victoria Equine Network workshop on horse management and fires. Some of the points raised during the workshop are included below for you to think about. Many of the horse owners and vets at the workshop had been involved in the Back Saturday fires and offered advice on their experience which you may find interesting. Please note that this article is not a substitute for professional advice but is designed to share advice that may be useful. Dr Viv Stockil has generously edited the veterinary advice section.
When evacuating your travel time may double due to road blocks and safety vehicles being on the road and reduced visibility. Plan your exit strategy carefully.You need to have a safe place to move to. Consider the water and feed supplies, fencing and facilities as your stay may end up longer than you planned.If your pasture is burnt out there are problems that can arise such as • Increased likelihood of colic
due to the change in nutrition from pasture to substitutes
• The quality of donated hay which can be variable
• Potential increase in the incidence of sand colic resulting from the increased stocking rates in temporary
yards if the fences are burnt. This can also lead to increased worm burdens that need treating.
• Psyllium husk was recommended at around half to one cup for a Thoroughbred for 3 to 5 days.
• Possible need to include a vitamin/mineral/trace element mix in the horses diet
• Consider buying in drinkable water if necessary
• Tetanus If you are staying at home and only have paddocks available select the largest open space possible with minimal fuel remembering that the road verge tends to burn the hottest. Horses can be turned onto sand arenas but be aware of the risk that radiant heat poses. The advice was to remove rugs and halters, particularly nylon ones that will melt in a fire. In extreme fire risk situations the advice was to trim the mane and tail. If you are leaving your horse in a livestock exchange or sale-yard attach ID to your horse.If you are moving horses on a day of extreme heat the horses must have access to water. Consider using electrolytes or a recharge paste.If your horses are burnt during a fire there are some steps you can take whilst waiting for veterinary assistance. These include- Eyes: bathe the horseʼs eyes
with a mild saline solution (I
teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of clean water) if the eyes are weepy, cloudy, puffy or sore. Veterinary assistance may be necessary to treat corneal ulcers and eye injuries.
- Respiratory issues can present a few days after the fire. Veterinary assistance can help by treating secondary infections with antibiotics and providing the horse with pain relief.
- Burns particularly to the thin skinned areas (head, muzzle, belly, groin, under the tail). Horses with burns to the legs and coronet band are difficult to resolve and have a poor prognosis. Similar to burns on people apply cold water at low pressure to the affected area. Concentrate on the thin skinned areas. Burns can ooze and weep so you need to take great care with hygiene.
What people stressed was that what you saw on day one after the fire was not always indicative of the real damage.
You need to monitor the horse very carefully in the weeks following a bushfire.
Linda Bennison EGZ Editor
Dr Viv StockilEquine and Farm Animal Vet
Latrobe Valley0409 884 983
Horses & Bushfires - experiences from survivors
EGZ HONORARY L IFE MEMBERSHIP C ATEGORY PROPOSED
PLEASE DISCUSS THE ABOVE IDEA WITH YOUR CLUB AND SEND ANY
SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE IT TO THE ZONE SECRETARY. THE
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY,ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AND
VOTED ON IT AT THE 2013 AGM
A suggestion was put forward at an EGZ meeting for a life membership to be awarded. As the zone does not have this category of membership some DRAFT guidelines have been established. Below is the first draft sent to the EGZ Executive for adoption at the 2013 AGM.
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP CONDITIONSIn order to be eligible for an honorary life membership award with the East Gippsland Zone, a person must have been a member of a club in the EGZ for a minimum of 15 years and proved to be very active in promoting, and shown outstanding assistance to, both the East Gippsland Zone and a member Club.
Members who are voted in as Life Members will • have their names listed on the Life Member’s web page on the EGZ web site• receive their life member certificate at a presentation at the AGM• receive complimentary adult supporter membership to PCAV
Honorary membership for life shall not be restricted to persons who have retired from active service. The number of persons so honored with an honorary life membership shall not exceed a total of 10 at any time.
Nominations can be submitted at any time during the year and will be considered by a committee comprising the DCI/ZA Panel. Recommendations from this committee will be put forward to the EGZ annual general meeting for member clubs to vote on.
Unsuccessful nominations shall not be automatically carried forward from one year to the next, but this should not preclude renomination of a candidate.
The following shall be considered criteria for the nomination of candidates for Honorary Life Member. Such a person should have
• at least 15 years membership of PCAV in the East Gippsland Zone. • Evidence of service. This may include a) EGZ committee membership b) service as an
office bearer for the EGZ c) contribution to the organization of EGZ and Club events, d) representing the EGZ with PCAV and e) service at the Branch level.
Nominations, accompanied by an outline of the case supporting Honorary Life membership shall be submitted to the Secretary of the DCI/ZA panel by the nominator and seconder.
Honorary Life Memberships will not be considered unless accompanied by sufficient background information and justification.
EGZ C ALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date Club Event TypeMARCH9 Orbost PC Horse Trials 10 Orbost PC Gymkhana11 Orbost Ag Society Show17 Trafalgar PC Gymkhana24 Bairnsdale PC Combined Training Showjumping &Activity Course30 Buchan PC Horse Trials inc. Zone Horse TrialsAPRIL1 Buchan PC Gymkhana7 Briagolong PC Dressage Day14 Rosedale PC Horse Trials21-22 Bushy Park 1st EGZ Development Squad Weekend including a
PCAV State Workshop28 EGZ Games and Flat TeamsMAY12 Stratford Horse Trials15 EGZ Zone Meeting18-19 Bushy Park 2nd EGZ Development Squad Weekend22 Stratford PC Interschool Competition26 Nowa Nowa PC Combined TrainingJUNE1-2 Bairnsdale PC 3rd EGZ Development Squad Weekend22-23 Orbost PC 4th EGZ Development Squad WeekendAUGUST21 EGZ AGMSEPTEMBER
1 Briagolong PC Gymkhana8 Bairnsdale PC Gymkhana22 Nowa Nowa PC HicksteadNOVEMBER24 Sale PC Gymkhana
First Aid at GymkhanasClubs must have First Aid available at events they run, whether Interschools or their own clubevents.
Hire of Zone Dressage ArenaThe Dressage Arena is stored at the Bairnsdale Pony Club grounds. The arena is for hire witha charge of $25 for members and $50 for non-members to apply with the hirer responsible for paying for breakages; replacement cost is $33 for rails and $35.20 for cones. Contact Peter Favalaro for bookings on 5157 5286.
Hire of Zone Show JumpsThe hire of show jumping equipment is $25 for members and $50 for non-members per trailer with the hirer responsible for paying for and replacing any poles broken. Contact Peter Favalaro for bookings on 5157 5286.
PRESIDENT:JAN BROMWICH1 Ballantine StBAIRNSDALE 3875Ph: 5152 4183
VICE PRESIDENT:KAREN BACKMANWombat RdBOISDALE 3860Ph: 0427127127, 5145 4308
VICE PRESIDENT:KERRY RUSSELL1100 CALULU ROADWY YUNG 3875Ph: 5157 1966
SECRETARY:VAL ARMSTRONG,135 Drayton RdLabertouche 3816Ph: 5628 7777
EVENT SECRETARY:VAL ARMSTRONG135 Drayton RdLabertouche 3816Ph: 5628 [email protected]
TREASURER:PETER FAVALOROPO Box 45BRUTHEN 3885Ph: 5157 5286
East Gippsland Zone Office Bearers
ZONE REP:MATT GAULTPO Box 134MAFFRA 3860Ph: 5145 6334 0418 322 [email protected]
ZONE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR:GABRIELLE CARROLAN196 Vardy’s RdRIVERSLEA 3860Ph: 0422 425 668
EXAM' SECRETARY:BEV WEIRPO Box 201,ORBOST 3888Ph: 5154 1382
ZONE PUBLICITY OFFICER:PETER FAVALOROPO Box 45BRUTHEN 3885Ph: 5157 5286
ZONE DATES:KALINDA WADEPO Box 180STRATFORD 3862Ph: 5145 6618
EDITOR:
Vacant -please apply
For up to date information on zone activities please check the EastGippsland Zone web page on the PCAV site;
http://www.egz.ponyclubvic.org.au/
ANSWER TO Do you know the East Gippsland Zone Executive?Sitting at the table in the photo above are left to right Peter Favalaro (Treasurer) Val Armstrong (Secretary) Jan Bromwich (President) Matt Gault (Zone Representative) and Gabe Carrolan (Zone Chief Instructor)
