On the home straight to the end of the year!
We are so amazed that we are nearing the end of another year, and a fantastic one at that! Our riders have been involved in so many different events, we couldn't be prouder and so excited for the future.
Notice: CTRC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday October 18 at 7:30pm in the Boardroom of the Albion Hotel, Stirling Hwy, Cottesloe.
Please join us for dinner at 6:30pm beforehand, all interested parties are most welcome to attend.
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RDA National Champs
At the end of September, our riders and horses made the journey over to Victoria to compete in the RDA National Championships. To make this journey possible, was the support of Combined Horse Transport and the horses enjoyed some recovery time at Wayne Keily's lovely property.
For us at CTRC, we are so proud of our horses and so happy that with Wayne and Combined Horse Transport's help in getting them to Victoria in such great condition, they were able to help their riders achieve such amazing results!
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Day 3
The dressage freestyles and Trail Trec comps happened on this day. All riders continued the series with fabulous form and the team ended up taking out the Champion Dressage Team and the Champion Overall team!
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Sara and Choco won their freestyle with 67% and their Trec Trail class!
Jaye and Archie were a very close 2nd to Sarah in the TT and also came 2nd in the freestyle with 64%. Last, but not least, our special Flash who with Mercedes, won their freestyle with a whopping 69%.
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Biggest congratulations to all the WA team members - Andrea Penny, Eloise Bolam, Michelle Aitken, Jaye Barnesby-Buie, Sara Cann and Mercedes Potaro!
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WADSA Awards Night
On September 28, our teams headed to the WADSA Awards night and walked away with an armful of awards!
Our team entered as the Special Olympics State games and the RDA State Championships were finalists in the Team of the year. Nadine won the Volunteer of the Year, Jaye won Junior Sports Star of the Year and last, but certainly not least, from the massive list of coaches, from many different sports - M'liss won Coach of the Year!
What a fantastic night for all involved! Pictured below with out finalists is WADSA President Priya Cooper.
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School Holidays Day Camps
CTRC had a massive program with 20 day campers joining us on each day. A massive thankyou to all our volunteers who came down to help out!
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Coffey's sponsor RideTherapys Henry
Everybody knows the amazing work that RideTherapy pony Henry does for young children! In a power-trio move, Peter and Jan Coffey have sponsored trooper Henry for a year. Thank you so much for the support Peter and Jan!! Henry changes lives!
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Blackie sponsored by Michael Bunney
Our grand gentleman Blackie is the next of our wonderful horses to be sponsored. Blackie is being supported by one of his favourite riders Miachel Bunney! Thanks Mike, we know that Blackie is thrilled to have your support.
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GoFundMe Campaign A Frame Signs
Thanks to the GoFundMe Campaign set up by Aimee and friends, we have recieved our wonderful new signs making sure everyone can see us from the road.
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Biggest Thanks to Mel & Tash Ellery for this fabulous donation of rugs and gear!
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Thank you to Astrid Lebon for supporting our centre and donating towards our farrier program.
If you would like to support our centre, then please pop onto our website and the 'How can I help page'.
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Inspirational Rider Award - Daniel McGrath!
Daniel has been riding with us for about half a year, and the improvement in his abilities have been wonderful to watch.
Since lesson once, he has demonstrated a willingness to listen to instructions, and apply himself to tasks given.
Recently, he was challenged with learning and memorising a simplified dressage test. The interpreters told us he had been practicing it constantly throughout the week between lessons, and recently he was able to ride the test on Apple by himself. He remembered where to go perfectly, then proceeded to do it two more times at a trot without any assistance. Showing great independence, focus and determination.
We are incredibly happy with your progress, and that you've found something that fuels your motivation. Keep up the awesome work Daniel.
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Volunteer of the Month - Hugo Spiers
Our volunteer for the month of September is Hugo Spiers! Hugo joined us for a few weeks for work experience block from Perth Waldorf School. Even though he was with us for only a short time, Hugo made a huge impact on everyone that he came across. He cheerfully undertook what ever tasks were asked of him, used his own initiative and made a positive impact upon our centre. Hugo and his fellow schoolmate Trinity were delightful and a credit to their school.
Hugo, we certainly hope you will visit us again, and we look forward to following your future, as we think there are greats to come for you!
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Achiever of the Month - Christiane Murdey
Septembers' Achiever of the Month is the lovely Christiane Murdey. Christiane is an example to us all, of the power of positive thinking and is most inspirational in her attitude. It is fabulous that she back enjoying her riding again.
She is pictured here with her regular ride Red Card, who respects her as much as we do!
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