Time flies - Welcome to Term 3!
Can you believe that we are already half way through 2018 riding with the CTRC? Neither can we! We have been having so much fun and been so busy that we have been slow to send out our regular newsletter. Apologies - we hope that this edition can catch you up on all the amazing activities that happens at the CTRC every day.
Term 3 starts tomorrow - Monday 16 July - see you all there!
We would like to say a massive HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our centre stars Alex and Hannah! Two beautiful people who tirelessly make a difference in our lives. Please join us in celebrating their birthdays next week!
In May we hosted our 2018 Annual Show Jumping fundraiser - we have to say a massive thankyou to all our sponsors and riders that made the day so enjoyable and such a success. Every cent goes towards keeping the centre running and providing services to our very special CTRC family. We are thrilled to report that we raised $7000 from the day! Great job everyone.
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Days camps building on it's success!
If you have been following our newsletters of the last few years, you would have read and saw pictures about our fantastic school holiday program. This July Day camps were no different. The centre's staff and volunteers were amazed by the interest and as you can tell by the below photos - the smiles show the story. See more pics from our Holiday Day camps on our FB page. We had 60 riders attend over the six days, some on multiple days. Huge thanks to our Volunteers - we hope you enjoyed yourselves as well and we couldn't have done it without you!
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RDA 4 Phase Champs
A huge thank you to everyone that pitched in and helped get our 10 horses ready for the RDA Champs, held at the State Equestrian Centre at Brigadoon at the end of June. The preparation was evident in the success of riders and horses at the championships!
Day one was a massive success with Jordon, Jasmin, Jaye and Sara winning their respective dressage tests. Sara received her 40th year certificate from RDA - congrats Sara! Huge thanks to Monica, Yvonne and Lilly for all your help, as well as our supportive parents. Special mention to Jaye for winning the Highest Percentage Dressage Trophy!
Day two was no exception for success, with all riders achieving major placings in each class.
Thanks to Monica and Nadine for all your help on the day, and of course to our Super Coach M’liss!!
Results for Day Two -
Trail walk assisted : 4th Mercedes,
Trail Trot assisted: jasmine purple, ruby purple.
Trail Trot independent: 1st Eloise, 3rd Jordan
Trails Canter: 1st Jaye. 2nd Michelle 3rd Sara 4th Sophie. 5th Tamara
Poles walk assisted led: 2nd Mercedes
Poles trot independent: 3rd Ruby
Canter: 1st jaye, 3rd Sara, 4th Michelle, 5th Tamara, 6th Sophie
Paces walk assisted slow: 7th Mercedes
Trot slow unassisted: 3rd Ruby, 6th Eloise 8th Jordan
Trot assisted slow: 2nd Jasmine
Canter slow: 2nd Michelle, 3rd jaye, 4th Sara, 5th Tamara, 6th Sophie
Walk assisted fastest: 1st Mercedes
Trot fastest independent: 3rd Eloise, 4th Jordan,
Trot fastest assisted: 5th Jasmine
Canter fastest: 1st Sara, 2nd Sophie, 3rd jaye, 4th Michelle
We are so proud of our riders and all members of our team represented the centre with pride and distinction.
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Designer Hooves
A special thank you to Tahna Lambert at Designer Hooves for our brand new helmet covers! How spectacular are these and the riders at our day camps look amazing in them.
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Inspirational rider
Every now and again a client comes along who just reminds us why we do what we do and renews our energy and enthusiasm. Please meet our Inspirational Rider for May - Sasha Shepherd.
Sasha started with us during Term one and when he started he was non verbal and had to “double dink” with M’liss riding behind him on Barney to support him. Three weeks ago I watched as M’liss put Sasha on with her and disappeared down to the arena. To my delight when they came back up M’liss was leading Sasha on Barney and he was able to balance and hold himself upright without any support!
So then he started to be led in his lessons on Apple. The second week of making friends and riding Apple with M’liss leading and with her encouragement he started to say Apples name !!!! and he now also tries to say other riders and volunteers names as well! M’liss and Sasha have become quite a team and he is very in tune with her.
Sasha’s Mum reports that his Physio and OT are absolutely thrilled with his progress after beginning Horse riding.
So, for a little boy who has come such a long way and responded so well it is our absolute pleasure to present Sasha with this award.
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Stay tuned for our riders of the months for July 2018!
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