Welcome to the Gisborne & District Adult Riding Club, Victoria
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About us
Gisborne is situated approximately 60km north of Melbourne along the Calder Highway in the Mount Macedon foothills. Gisborne & District Adult Riding Club is a club of about 60 members and was originally called the Couangalt Riding Club and was formed in 1991. Our aim is for horse riders to enjoy themselves and learn something along the way. We encourage members who want to go out and compete, and have had teams in all of the HRCAV Top Team Trophy events, often with riders who have not been out and about much before. All levels, breeds, steeds and genders welcome! Our rallies are usually on the second Saturday of the month and are held at the IR Robertson Reserve, Couangalt Road, Gisborne South. The grounds are well equipped with sand arenas, cross country course, club rooms, shedding and yards. We share the use of jumping equipment with the Gisborne Pony Club. The cross country course consists of a number of fences for levels 2, 3, 4 and 5. |
In the Winter months of July, August & September our rallies generally move indoors. In recent years we have enjoyed the great facilities at Jack's Run, Bolinda.
Rallies at the club grounds offer dressage, showjumping and cross country lessons and indoor winter rallies offer dressage and showjumping. We like to make our rallies social occasions which take the form of one hours lessons with groups of 2-3 riders with top shelf instructors. Lunch is usually available between 12pm and 2pm.
Rallies at the club grounds offer dressage, showjumping and cross country lessons and indoor winter rallies offer dressage and showjumping. We like to make our rallies social occasions which take the form of one hours lessons with groups of 2-3 riders with top shelf instructors. Lunch is usually available between 12pm and 2pm.
In addition we run extra clinics often in the lead up to TTT events such as Dressage Test Practise Days & Cross Country Clinics at a variety of different venues. Also a number of social events such our Winter Trivia Night & Christmas Trail Ride with Family BBQ.
Our club uniform colours are very appealing being navy blue, pale blue and white.
Our club uniform colours are very appealing being navy blue, pale blue and white.
TTT Showing wrap by team member Karen - WOO HOO 3rd place winners!
our fabulous team - It's All About the Bling Karen, Cathy and Bianca
Gisborne finished the TTT year in style. Yes, we went out with a bang and were 3rd out of 50 teams !!
The final TTT event for 2018 was held over the weekend at ‘sunny’ WPNEC. The Victorian weather gods threw everything at us…we had sunshine, flies, humidity, hail, rain and a breeze. However, the showies came through proving they are not just fair weather riders.
Congrats to the five Gisborne Gals who fronted and all came home with pieces of satin for their efforts. Unfortunately one of our riders was unable to join us, Melissa, as her beloved Luci had been very unwell. Happy to report Miss Luci is on the improve. The composite team were 20th so a superb effort from Kara and Kristie. Big congratulations to Bianca Fiorentino & Ollie for winning the Level 2 Highpoint. They are now 2 points off level 1 and had a fantastic day with a win in SOP, Champ Led, Reserve Ridden, a win in MMS, 2nd in rider and best ed.
Cathy and Ritzy again showed they were a polished pair with Champion SOP and reserve ridden in Level 4. Pointing up to level 3 and topping off a super successful weekend. Highpoint winners at the first HRCAV individual showing championships and taking out Supreme Ridden Exhibit. Superb effort. Ruby and I placed in all our level 1 classes, including 6th in MMS where we did jump 60cm (at trot only, madam got her tongue over the bit in canter and we had a stop, however 2nd go and popped over in trot…pretty happy with that) Kara and Boo picked up 2nd and Res Led (to Ollie & Bianca) and 3rd in the rider class. Great effort considering Boo was the smallest horse in Level 2. Kristie made an appearance in the show ring again after a hiatus of 5 years, picking up plenty of great placings, including 2nd in their ridden and a 3rd in level 1 rider.
That’s it for TTT events for 2018. We start 2019 in March with TTT CTD at Sale. For those thinking of entering, don’t forget qualification criteria. Sale is a lovely, lovely ground and the showjumps are the ones used at World Cup events, so they’re pretty spectacular. While it’s a fair drive, its worth the hike for those who are jumping.
Ruby and I wish you all a very safe and happy holiday period. Enjoy time with family, friends and fur babies.
The final TTT event for 2018 was held over the weekend at ‘sunny’ WPNEC. The Victorian weather gods threw everything at us…we had sunshine, flies, humidity, hail, rain and a breeze. However, the showies came through proving they are not just fair weather riders.
Congrats to the five Gisborne Gals who fronted and all came home with pieces of satin for their efforts. Unfortunately one of our riders was unable to join us, Melissa, as her beloved Luci had been very unwell. Happy to report Miss Luci is on the improve. The composite team were 20th so a superb effort from Kara and Kristie. Big congratulations to Bianca Fiorentino & Ollie for winning the Level 2 Highpoint. They are now 2 points off level 1 and had a fantastic day with a win in SOP, Champ Led, Reserve Ridden, a win in MMS, 2nd in rider and best ed.
Cathy and Ritzy again showed they were a polished pair with Champion SOP and reserve ridden in Level 4. Pointing up to level 3 and topping off a super successful weekend. Highpoint winners at the first HRCAV individual showing championships and taking out Supreme Ridden Exhibit. Superb effort. Ruby and I placed in all our level 1 classes, including 6th in MMS where we did jump 60cm (at trot only, madam got her tongue over the bit in canter and we had a stop, however 2nd go and popped over in trot…pretty happy with that) Kara and Boo picked up 2nd and Res Led (to Ollie & Bianca) and 3rd in the rider class. Great effort considering Boo was the smallest horse in Level 2. Kristie made an appearance in the show ring again after a hiatus of 5 years, picking up plenty of great placings, including 2nd in their ridden and a 3rd in level 1 rider.
That’s it for TTT events for 2018. We start 2019 in March with TTT CTD at Sale. For those thinking of entering, don’t forget qualification criteria. Sale is a lovely, lovely ground and the showjumps are the ones used at World Cup events, so they’re pretty spectacular. While it’s a fair drive, its worth the hike for those who are jumping.
Ruby and I wish you all a very safe and happy holiday period. Enjoy time with family, friends and fur babies.
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Special announcement: As many of you will be aware, the clubrooms have been condemned after falling victim to termites. We are seeking voluntary contributions to help construct new clubrooms. Information about how assisting us is available on the membership page
Professional photographs kindly supplied by Jaydee Images
