December 2011 Newsletter - Upper Hunter Dressage Association

Upper HunterDressage AssociationPO Box 382n Scone, NSW 2337Email: uhda@bigpond.comOctober NewsletterWebsite: http://www.uhda.equestrian.org.auDecember NewsletterHello members. Welcome to the Decemberissue of the newsletter. This edition is full ofresults from the Closed Club Championshipson 4 th December and the award night on 15 thDecember. There are more photos from bothevents on the UHDA website. Closed ClubChampionshipsWhat a great day – good weather, judges andcompetition. Topped off by lunch andpresentation of Champion and ReserveChampion rugs and sashes.Preparatory ChampionPam Seccombe and LadybirdReserve ChampionSusan St Clair and Tee JayPreliminary ChampionMichelle Carney and IngrandiveReserve ChampionKim Riley and Majesty PatienceNovice ChampionLouise Faseas and Splendid ZacReserve ChampionJenny Moschner and Chambon Chivas RegalElementary ChampionRobyn Walsh and Fougere RoyaleMedium ChampionRobyn Walsh and Regal TiarnahFEI ChampionRobyne Smith and KS BeauchampA full list of scores for the day can be found onthe website.

Congratulations to all the people who rode onthe day. All the horse and rider combinationslooked beautiful. Thank you to the judges,Edna Bevan and Winks Armstrong and to thepeople who came along and penciled on theMedium ChampionMary MosesRunner UpLizzie Wilson-FellowsAdvanced ChampionLizzie Wilson-FellowsRunner UpKate FagenFEIRobyne SmithRunner UpTickatarySandrelsLet’s EntertainCaruba BlueKS Beauchampday. A big thank you goes to Mel whocoordinated the day.UHDA Christmas Party – Awards nightThe UHDA Christmas Party and Awards nightwas held on 15 th December at Robyn Walsh’shouse. What a great night. The event wascatered – thank you to Jilly Arnott.Official Champions and Runnners-up for2011:Preliminary ChampionLizzie Wilson-Fellow AATC Reflection R(owned by Wendy Dixon)Runner UpLouise FaseasSplendid ZacNovice ChampionLizzie Wilson-FellowRunner UpTaylor GilmoreElementary ChampionMary MosesRunner UpRobyn WalshAATC Reflection RSambics HitTickataryFougere RoyaleUHDA CommitteePresident: Robyne Smithsmithdairy@bigpond.comVice Presidents:Mel Britt & Sue Willisoutlawangels@southernphone.com.auSecretary: Jenny Moschner02 6545 3626jentex@activ8.comTreasurer: Wendy Dixonwendydixonvet@hotmail.comMember’s day coordinator:Sarah Day and Mel BrittJudges Coordinator:Pam Seccombepamela.seccombe@bigpond.comWeb-site: Robyn Walsh and Sue Willisrobynjwalsh@bigpond.comMemberships: Wendy DixonMembership Co-ordinator: Robyn WalshPublicity Officer: Mel BrittSafety Officer: Robyn WalshHunter Region Delegates:Robyne Smith and Robyn WalshNewsletter: Kim Rileykimriley@bigpond.com

Lizzie Wilson-FellowsJunior Official ChampionTaylor GilmoreLet’s EntertainSambics HitJunior Associate ChampionMersadies Cadalbert Baringa Final SceneRunner UpPaige TilseDennyElementary ChampionRobyn Walsh & Fougere RoyaleReserveSarah Day & IndyMedium ChampionsMelinda Britt & Chilcotts Creek ImageRobyn Walsh & Fougere RoyaleUHDA Point ScoreThe Christmas party held on 15 th Decemberalso doubled as the awards night for the UHDAPoint Score. Congratulations to all the winnersand runners’ up. It was a great night and therewas lot of good cheer and firm commitments tocompete more. Thank you to all those whowere involved in organising the night. Not tomention Rob Walsh for being our host.Prep ChampionPam Seccombe & LadybirdReserveAli Foye & GP Kung Fu PandaPreliminary ChampionKim Riley & Majesty PatienceReserveMelinda Britt & Scarlett FeatherNovice ChampionSarah Day & IndyReserveAllira Williamson & Rosarina Game and BraveAdvanced ChampionRobyn Walsh & Regal TiarnahFEI ChampionRobyne Smith & KS BeauchampJunior Prep ChampionPaige Tilse & DennyReserveMersadies Cadalbert & Baringa Final SceneJunior Preliminary ChampionMersadies Cadalbert & Canyon SaharaReserveBridie Tilse & McConnell Park MastercardJunior Novice ChampionGrayson Tilse & MacMiffReserveTayla Gilmore & Sambics

Merchandise availableDon’t forget that there is a great range ofUHDA Merchandise available to purchase. Atthe recent member’s day, there were a goodnumber of competitors riding in the UHDAshirts with the matching saddle cloth on theirhorse – looked great. There is an order form onthe website.From the President’s ChairCompetitions for 2012.26 th Feb Official/Associate Comp30 th June/1 st July UHDA Championships30 th September Official/Associate CompMember’s Days for 2012.29 January25 March15 April20 May17 June19 August30 September21 October25 November9 DecemberHello all. So much has happened in the lastmonth is hard to know where to start.I must begin with thanking Mel and Sarah whocoordinated the recent Closed ClubChampionships. It was a great day.Competition was fierce, but friendly. We werevery lucky to have two FEI accredited judgeson the day – thank you to Pam for once againsecuring our judges. Congratulations to theChampions and Reserve Champions. At theend of competition we had a sausage sizzlefollowed by the presentation. Our thanks toRuth and Jeanette for running the canteen onthe day. As usual, people helped out withpenciling, collecting test sheets and adding up

scores – all of this behind the scenes work takestime and without it, competitions would not bepossible. Sue Sullivan came along and penciledwith Winks in the grass arena for all tests,thank you Sue.The annual awards night and Christmas partywas also a great success. My congratulationsto all those who were the final winners andrunners’-up in the point score andofficial/associate competitions. I have lookedover the results of all the Member’s Days forthis year and it good to see that each month, thescores of competitors improved, peoplebrought along young horses or began riding athigher levels (including Barney and I). That iswhat the Member’s Days are all about – so Ilook forward to seeing you all there next year.The head collars that were awarded as trophiesfor the member’s point score were a great ideaand warmly received by the recipients.The night was also special as there are anumber of perpetual trophies awarded.Congratulations to the winners of thesetrophies.Topcat Trophy for most successful junior atofficial competitions went to Taylor Gilmoreand her horse Sambics HitThe Buckley Family Trophy for the mostsuccessful junior at associate competitions wentto Mersadies Cadalbert and her wonderfulpony, Baringa Final Scene.The Cath Goodsell Trophy went to LizzieWilson-Fellows who campaigned WendyDixon’s beautiful young horse, AATCReflection R. The Cath Goodsell Trophy isawarded to the most successful member atofficial level at our Championships in July.The Kym Bramley trophy was awarded thisyear to Pam Seccombe, who epitomises thevalues that this trophy represents: courage,determination and tireless contribution to theclub and dressage.Several members of the club were awardedDressage NSW Performance Medals. It isvery exciting that three of our club memberswere awarded Silver medals and four awardedBronze medals.Silver:Lisa Martin and Just ElegantRobyn Walsh and Fougere RoyaleLizzie Wilson-Fellows and Let’s Kiss N Tell

Bronze:Wendy Dixon (owner) and Lizzie and AATCReflection RLizzie Wilson Fellows and Hirtenqueen (ownedby Jane Bartram)Robyne Smith and KS BeauchampLouisese Faseas and Splendid Zac.Our first member’s day is 29 January, whichwill not take too long to come around. Mel andSarah will provide further details via email andwebsite in the New Year.Our first official/associate competition is on the26 th January. I am looking for someone tocoordinate this event, with support of all thecommittee and other members. If you wouldbe interested in taking on this role, pleasetelephone or email me for further details.I would encourage you all to enter official testsat our competitions. The standard of our horseand rider combinations, at senior and juniorlevel, would stand up well in open competition.We will need to have a meeting in January tobegin planning the February Competition.I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas andNew Year. Robyne

Fire at White ParkThere was fire at White Park on Friday 16 thDecember. At this stage, the details of how the firestarted are unclear. Some of the UHDA’s arenapoles were damaged in the fire. Thankfully, thetrailer looks undamaged. Our equipment in thecanteen area is unscathed.As more details come to light, we will keep youadvised. Here is a photo of the trailer and thedamaged poles.