Sustainable Equitation Adult Riding Club 2017
INTRODUCTION
The Sustainable Equitation ARC has been formed to provide a friendly, relaxed
and supportive environment for riders of all levels. The club will provide
consistent coaching based on the principles of equitation science.
“Be the world you want to live into.”
VENUE
Rallies will be held at the home of Sustainable Equitation, a private property in
Herne Hill. Facilities include: enclosed dressage and jumping arenas, working
equitation area, XC course including water jump, wash-down bays, secure
parking and shaded areas.
Please note that this is a smoke-free venue. No dogs are allowed. There are no
yards available, however there are ample places to tie your horse in an
enclosed area or yard, and the property is gated so you can safely tie to your
float as well.
LESSONS AND RALLY FORMAT
Rallies will be held on Sundays, with additional mid-week rallies if there is
demand. Each rider will have two group lessons per rally.
Rallies will run approx 9am-1:30pm each day. There will be no helper duties so
you’ll be free to go when you’ve finished riding. BYO lunch/snacks and drinks.
Lessons will be available in dressage, jumping, poles, cross-country, working
equitation and ground work. Riders will provide lesson preferences for each
rally and requests will be accommodated as much as possible. Riders will be
grouped according to horse/rider level.
Where possible rallies will have additional activities such as demonstrations,
lectures, pilates sessions and outside experts.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership fee: $150 for the year
Rally fee: $60/rally
Shirts and caps will also be available for purchase.
RALLY DATES
Please note these are subject to change.
Additional mid-week rallies (likely on a Monday or Tuesday) will also be
scheduled in consultation with members.
Sunday 26th February – ‘Try before you buy’ joining rally
Sunday 12th March
Sunday 23rd April
Sunday 4th June
Sunday 2nd July
Sunday 13th August
Sunday 3rd September
Sunday 1st October
Sunday 12th November
Sunday 3rd December
COACHING
Members will receive consistent coaching throughout the year. Our coaches
are:
Dr Portland Jones, NCAS Level 1 coach and Equitation Science Practitioner.
Portland is a horse trainer, coach and writer. She competed to advanced level
in dressage on the stallion Jasper and has lectured extensively on equine
behaviour at university level. Portland has written widely for the equestrian
press. She has worked with equine behaviourist Dr Andrew McLean for over 15
years and is passionate about promoting the welfare of the horse through the
use of evidence-based training strategies. She is also on the board of the
charity Human Elephant Learning Programs (HELP).
Sophie Warren, professional eventing and dressage rider, horse trainer and
coach. Sophie has had many successes at the top levels in eventing and
dressage. She represented Australia as a young rider, has been named Western
Australian young rider of the year ridden numerous horses to WA horse of the
year titles in dressage and eventing. Sophie has ridden professionally and
trained in Europe.
Where possible, outside experts will also be invited to the club for
presentations, lectures and other activities.
RALLY BOOKINGS
Bookings will be placed through Sustainable Equitation
www.sustainableequitation.com.au and information on upcoming rallies will
be shared via Facebook and email.
INSURANCE
Our coaches are fully insured. Members are encouraged to become members
of Equestrian Western Australia as well. EWA membership provides you with
personal accident and public liability insurance at all times whilst engaged in
non-income earning equestrian activities. The membership represents great
value if you want to be covered at home and out and about. Visit
www.wa.equestrian.org.au/fee-schedule for more info.
ATTIRE
Any type of tack is acceptable as long as the gear is safe and comfortable for
horse and rider. Riders are encouraged to dress according to the weather and
remain sun-smart at all times. There is no formal uniform. Club shirts will be
available and riders are encouraged to wear them at rallies, other equestrian
activities and off the horse!
Safety gear: An EA approved helmet and safe riding boots are compulsory
Safety vests are recommended for cross-country lessons and when riding
young horses. Riders are encouraged to wear their helmet whenever they are
handling their horse.
ARCA
We are looking into registering with ARCA and if there is enough interest from
members we will pursue this further.