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Lunging area, where to warm up, warm up etiquette

Hi all,

Cobargo showground is a huge space with an abundance of area to warm up before a competition. As a safety measure the FSCDA committee has designated the sand arena ( near the toilets ) as a riding only warm up area,  lunging on the sand arena is no longer allowed. A lunging area has been designated in the cattle parade arena ( the arena with the white fence opposite the back of the canteen) , we can of course still warm up on the  showground ( riding only). Continue reading Lunging area, where to warm up, warm up etiquette →

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Around the Arena with Chris – About Bridle numbers

Hey all, been a while since I have done any blogging. I just want to talk about bridle numbers.

Did you know, it’s your responsibility to have 2 bridle numbers displayed either on your bridle ( both sides) or on your saddle cloth ( both sides), they must be easily read from the judges car, so not a little scrawled post it note  pinned to your saddle cloth, STAND OUT!  pretty basic stuff really and it makes it so much easier for gear check and Judges to read and check you off. It’s in the rules and everything, so let’s all be a bit more prepared.

1.15.5 Bridle numbers at events
• Bridle numbers are important for identification purposes and should be used at all times at an event.
• Two numbers are required to be worn when competing – one on both sides of the horse – attached to
each side of the bridle or saddlecloth and must be clearly readable.
• The bridle numbers must also be worn as described whenever the horse is being
ridden/lunged/led/grazed at an event.
• When presenting to the judge before a test, riders do not have to stop and report to the judge but
must make sure the judge has clearly seen their identification number.

 

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SCHEDULE – FSCDA Freestyle Day & Training Weekend

The schedule for the Freestyle & Training weekend is now available.  Cobargo Show Ground Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June 2018.

Our catering people will be supplying a sausage sizzle at a gold coin cost.  If you have baking experience could you bring a cake or slice of choice to share with the group.

Housekeeping:  If you need to lunge your horse areas are now available at and around the cattle parade arena which is directly above the cattle shed.  All other areas are for riding only.  The area will be marked with signage.  The sand arena is now available for riding only.

 

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FSCDA would like to thank our very generous sponsors – these are our Sponsors:
Glen Mia Saddlery –  02 6492 1469, Bega Valley Meats – 02 6492 1026 

Rankin Builders, LJ Hooker – Bega, 2EC & Power FM, Bega Valley Meats, Dial Before You Dig 1100, Les Hayes Automotive, Eagle Embroidery, Southern Farm Supplies, Candelo Stockfeeds, Pell- Rixon Bega, Bega & Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals, Cobargo Co-Operative Society Ltd, J & K Gardner, Christine Connolly Equine Dentist, Anna Ford, Epona Equine Massage & Laser Therapy, Bobbins Transport, Wattlelane Stables, Bega Valley Slashing South Coast Tyres, Happy Horse Australia.

 

 

 

 

 

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Freestyle Clinic & Training Weekend 23rd & 24th June 2018

ARENA FAMILIARISATION – SATURDAY 23rd June

Need some arena time? Need some speaker desensitisation?  Need a lesson with your coach?

Bookings  are in blocks of 45 minutes (start time pending what time we can get the arenas up).  

DRESSAGE TRAIL :  (T’shirt day)  Preparatory, Preliminary, Novice & Elementary – SUNDAY 24th June 2018

Offering Preparatory, Preliminary, Novice and Elementary tests. Competitors may enter a maximum of two tests (example: Prep & Prelim).   Open to FSCDA members only.  All rider will be asked to assist in this competition, setting, re-setting, scoring and penicilling.  Please be prepared to help.  Tests are available below for printing.  We ask that you print and bring your test that you are entering on the day with all the details filled in.

POLES,  JUMP TRAINING with Jackie Warren – Sunday 24th June 2018

(Please note that all riders will be required to assist in putting up and packing up the weekends equipment.)

FREESTYLE CLINIC with Hetty Munda  –  Saturday 23rd June –  Day 1

The initial day will be a session to determine the horses tempo, once the horses tempo at walk, trot and canter has been measured, music is then introduced.

Riders may already have some music and/or movements that they would like to test, alternatively there will be a selection available that may suit.

FREESTYLE CLINIC with Hetty Munda  – Sunday 24th June – Day 2

The focus will be on choreography.  Working together with the rider on designing a pattern to the test requirements.  

The rider will then have the opportunity to ride their test and make some fine tuning.

Alternatively, you may have a test and music already and just wish to fine tune.

Rider preparation – riders are asked to bring  music.  that you feel that suits, choreography (if you have an idea of where you would like to go).  Some music and patterns are available for single purchase(one rider) on the weekend for $30.00.  Please bring your music on a USB.

Dressage Clinic limited spaces – Please be aware that there a limited positions for the freestyle clinic.  You will be notified if you are successful gaining a place.

FREESTYLE CLINIC $50.00 (includes both days plus trail and jump training)
T’SHIRT TRAINING DAYS $25.00 (includes arena familiarisation, trail & jump training)

 

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PRINT AND DOWNLOAD TESTS BELOW

Microsoft-Word-FSCDA-Prep-Trail-Test-2014.doc
Microsoft-Word-FSCDA-Prelim-Trail-Test-2014.doc
Microsoft-Word-FSCDA-Nov-Trail-test-2014.doc
Microsoft-Word-FSCDA-Elem-Trail-Test-2014.doc

 

 

FSCDA would like to thank our very generous sponsors – these are our Sponsors:

Glen Mia Saddlery –  02 6492 1469  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

Bega Valley Meats – 02 6492 1026 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

Rankin Builders, LJ Hooker – Bega, 2EC & Power FM, Bega Valley Meats, Dial Before You Dig 1100, Les Hayes Automotive, Eagle Embroidery, Southern Farm Supplies, Candelo Stockfeeds, Pell- Rixon Bega, Bega & Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals, Cobargo Co-Operative Society Ltd, J & K Gardner, Christine Connolly Equine Dentist, Anna Ford, Epona Equine Massage & Laser Therapy, Bobbins Transport, Wattlelane Stables, Bega Valley Slashing South Coast Tyres, Happy Horse Australia.

 

 

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Around the Arena

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Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Around the Arena

The FSCDA competition year is about to start, last weekend was a great beginning with a protocol day at Cobargo, a lovely day that was enjoyed by everyone that attended. It was fantastic to see quite a few new faces as well as the familiar ones.

As most people are aware dressage means training, we train our horses  to carry themselves and us more easily, for various disciplines, for fun and for dressage competition. Are we throwing marks away though? It seems we are, by not practicing accurately and thinking about where we are riding in the arena, an article on this subject was published in the EA newsletter and it’s certainly worth reading.   Click here to read Throwing away valuable marks

Enjoy the read…… Chris

 

 

 

 

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Annual General Meeting 27Feb

NOTICE OF FSCDA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

The FSCDA Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th February at the Bega Bowling Club and will commence at 6pm.

Agenda

1. Minutes of the previous AGM

2. Presidents Report

3. Treasures Report

4. Election of Office Bearers

All positions will be declared vacant and elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three committee will take place.

5. Other Business

Hope you can attend.

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FSCDA – High Point Score 2016

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And here is what you have all been waiting for minus the final months scores.  Well done everyone what a super effort.  The championship entry is now available with a closing date of 16th November so you all better get your skates on and enter, don’t leave it until the last minute.  Now  for the important info.  Click on the BIG RED Button to download this years point score.

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NEWSLETTER – Around the Arena Issue 1 March 2016

Our Chief Editor Christine Connolly and Journalist Victoria Smith have submitted the March 2016 “Around the Arena” Newsletter for printing.  Click on the link below to download you’ll get it hot off the press.

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FSCDA would like to thank our very generous sponsors;

Major Sponsors: R & R Breust Rural Contracting, Rankin Builders, LJ Hooker – Bega, 2EC & Power FM, Bega Valley Meats, Dial Before You Dig 1100, Les Hayes Automotive, Eagle Embroidery, Southern Farm Supplies, Candelo Stockfeeds, Pell- Rixon Bega, Bega & Cobargo Veterinary Hospitals, Cobargo Co-Operative Society Ltd.