October 18 Sunday Rally
9:00am-4:00pm
MEMBERS ONLY
Bookings close: Friday 9th October (or when FULL)
General enquiries: gidgearc@yahoo.com.au
PLEASE BOOK IN FOR ONE LESSON AM & ONE Lesson PM ONLY
Please enter the showgrounds from Old Coach Road & close the entrance gates as you enter or leave.
Please do not drive with your float around the arena when lessons are in progress.
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are bringing a different horse to the rally, other than the one you entered on your Membership Form,
please fill in and submit the following form.
https://gidgeadultriders.wixforms.com/f/7208416699110917043
This helps us place horse and rider in the appropriate group.
When booking into Global, please select the horse you are bringing to the rally.
Helmet tagging
Helmet tagging is mandatory for all EA affiliated activities in Australia with the exception of Show Horse and Vaulting.
As an EA Affiliated Club, all members are required to have their helmets tagged to participate.
INSTRUCTORS:
Dwight Pedlow, Alana Stagg and Maggie Cappon.
We value our instructors so please treat them with respect.
CLASSES
Start time 9:00am (subject to change)
ONE LESSON AM & ONE LESSON PM PLEASE
We are offering:
AM: Flatwork and Working Equitation - Dressage
PM: Poles, Show Jumping and Working Equitation - Obstacles
Please let us know in the questions' section on Global, the height you are comfortable jumping.
If you have any special requests please let us know in the comments section on Global.
No guarantees.
RALLY CONTACTS:
Krystal Gregorovich 0407 493 771
Cheryl Wise 0402 410 961
Please ONLY notify one of the rally coordinators if you are not able to attend or are delayed ON THE DAY.
If you need to cancel before Sunday, or wish to enquire about your groups/lesson times, please email the club -
For ALL other enquiries please email gidgearc@yahoo.com.au
Prior to the closing date you can edit your lesson choices or withdraw from the rally on Global.
Our last rally of the year on November 15 will be an in-house, fun competition similar to our end of year rally held in 2025 and will include Dressage with Obstacles! Desense equipment will be set up in the small enclosed arena to allow you to familiarise your horse to the obstacles you’ll encounter during the event.
Notification of rally groups, etc will be sent out on either the Wednesday or Thursday prior to the rally.
FORMAT:
8:00am: Set up.
Please have horses settled and be on the arena ready to set up at 8.00am
9:00am - 12:00pm: Lessons (may be altered due to booking numbers)
12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00pm - 4:00 Lessons
4:15 Pack up equipment
Stay back for debrief (Gold coin donation for snacks, BYO drinks)
WELFARE:
Canteen open for cakes, tea, coffee & cold drinks (donations of cakes gratefully appreciated).
Cool drinks & chocolates $2, bottled water $1.50.
Tea, coffee and donated snacks are free.
Lunch - $10 p/p
Ham, cheese and tomato croissants.
Vegetarian option available.
HELPER DUTIES:
All riders will be assigned a helper duty to fit around lesson times.
STABLES:
Use of stables is free.
If you require a stable please book online.
Please use the stable you've been allocated. If for any reason you need to change stables please see one of the rally co-ordinators.
Please leave your stable clean and tidy. All hay and manure removed.
EQUISSAGE UNIT:
We are offering members the use of the Equissage Unit at the rally.
Please add your name to the timetable at the canteen.
PLEASE NOTE:
*Tagged helmets must be worn when lunging, taking part in groundwork, and whilst mounted. Gloves are recommended for lunging and groundwork.
If you need to lunge your horse prior to your lesson, please do so in small enclosed arena (if it is not being used for a lesson) or the round yard.
Please leave stables and grounds neat & tidy. Please clean up any manure and hay around your float.
Please close the gates to the main arena as you enter or leave.
Please do not enter or exit the grounds with your float around the main arena while lessons are in progress (i.e. DO NOT use the Toodyay Rd gate).
Please familiarise yourself with our rules and regulations
REFUND POLICY
Cancellation Policy for Rallies: If a member books into a rally and withdraws prior to the closing date a refund will be given. Prior to the closing date cancellations (or booking changes) can be made by the member through their Global account. If a member books into a rally and withdraws after the closing date, a refund will be given only if a vet or doctor’s certificate can be presented. The certificate must be presented within 7 days of the rally or it will not be accepted. Bank details for the refund also need to be emailed to the club with the certificate. If withdrawing on the days prior to the rally or on the morning of the rally please contact one of the Coordinators (please refrain from emailing or posting on Facebook as it is unlikely to be read after hours leading up to the rally). Cancelled Bookings: Any monies owed will be credited to the member’s account via Global, this will occur only after all rally entries have closed and been finalised. Money will not be held over to transfer to another event.