Group Lessons at Rallies
Lessons at GDARC rallies may include between 1 and 4 riders. We aim to group riders according to level. When booking, we ask members to advise the dressage and jumping level at which they wish to ride.

To ensure lessons are safe and everyone has a good time, please follow these arena etiquette guidelines:
  1. In general, riders should pass left shoulder to left shoulder.
  2. Remain on the inside track when working at the walk.
  3. When on a circle ride on the inside line when riding slower than other riders.
  4. Announce, in a loud voice, when you are entering and exiting the arena.
  5. Keep at least one horse’s length between you and another horse. Circle off if you are getting too close
  6. Don’t ride up the tail of any horse. Turn across the arena.
  7. When the lesson is underway, the person under instruction should have the right-of-way. Other riders in the arena can be listening to the instructor and anticipating where the horse and rider in the lesson will be going next
  8. ​Green horses and beginner riders should be given more space by more experienced riders, who also should keep an eye out for the possible out-of-control moments that green horses and riders may experience.

Preparing for riding at a rally
If you are planning to come to a rally please consider if you and your horse are both fit and healthy enough to attend. Horses with lameness or other health issues (such as lack of fitness) may be asked to discontinue lessons. 

First Aid at rallies
First Aid kits for humans and horses can be found in the club rooms in the cupboards at the end of the building (opposite end to toilets). An AED defibrillator can be found in the club house.

Helping out at rallies
We ask those who are riding to please lend a hand for a short period of time around their riding time/s or to nominate someone (friend/family member) in their place. In addition, please pick up after your horse/s in yards, wash bays and around the grounds - either take manure home or use the manure pits. Please ensure yards are left clean with chains hung up to prevent rusting. There are recycling (yellow), glass only (purple), food & organic waste (FOGO) (green) and rubbish (waste) bins near the Club Building. Please use them or take rubbish home.

Cancellation due to weather and hazards
The GDARC committee in conjunction with the IR Robertson Reserve will make a decision to cancel a rally as soon as reasonably possible in the case that the weather or other conditions make it un-safe to proceed with the rally. Members will be notified through email, text and/or via Facebook.

Stallions at rallies
Stallion ID kits must be used at all times during Club rallies
Stallions must not be moved around venue without a bit.
​Stallions must be securely double tied or kept in a float, horse truck, stable or steel yard when not being ridden to ensure safety for all horses.

Dogs at rallies
You may bring dogs to rallies provided you pick up after your dog and keep your dog on a lead at all times.

Rally booking information
We work with the wonderful Event Secretary to manage our rally bookings and draws. Rallies are listed here: eventsecretary.com.au/clubs/gdar/rallies 
The rally draw is available two to three days in advance of the rally. For weekend rallies, we generally include a simple lunch for riders as an opportunity to recharge and socialise. No refunds can be given after the rally booking deadline date without a medical or veterinary certificate. We aim to group riders in lessons by riding level. We do our best to accommodate booking requests; however, these cannot be guaranteed.