October Rally Plan & Groups

Hi Members,

Please see the October rally information below. We have lots planned for the day and are looking forward to getting everyone prepared for Horse Trials.

GROUPS

Please note that riders have been grouped based on the grade they are competing at for the Horse Trials.

If you are not competing at Horse Trials, I have allocated you a grade based on your current riding level. Please see the attached spreadsheet for your group and allocated dressage test.

DRESSAGE PROTOCOL SESSIONS

Riders have been allocated a private 30-minute session with an instructor to practise their dressage test.

This will run like a dressage protocol day. You will ride your test, receive feedback from your instructor and then ride the test again, putting the feedback into practise.

Please make sure you are warmed up and ready to ride before your allocated time so we can keep everything running on time.

For riders competing at Horse Trials, you will be riding the test for the grade you are competing in:

• Grade 1 – 1HT2 
• Grade 2 – 2HT2 
• Grade 3 – 3.2 
• Grade 4 – 4.2 
• Grade 5 – 5.2 
• Grade 6 – 6.2 

If you are not competing at Horse Trials, please check the attached spreadsheet for the test I have allocated to you.

Please make sure you learn your test before the rally. Someone can read the test for you on the day if needed, but please try to know it yourself so you can get the most out of your session.

You can find the Pony Club Victoria dressage tests here:

Pony Club Victoria – Dressage Tests

If I have your grade or test incorrect, please let me know ASAP.

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ZOE – THE RIDERS PHYSIO

We are very excited to have Zoe from The Riders Physio joining us for the day.

Zoe is an experienced Sports Physiotherapist who has worked with riders across all disciplines and levels for more than a decade. She has worked with Equestrian Australia and state squads, as well as helping individual riders with rehabilitation, injury prevention and improving their performance in the saddle.

Zoe has a great understanding of rider biomechanics and the physical demands of riding. She is based at Boneo Park Equestrian Centre and works with riders to improve their physical capacity, movement and performance, while also helping them understand how to prevent injuries.

Zoe will be talking to riders in groups about:

The Rider Athlete – Performance Optimisation & Injury Prevention Strategies for the Young Rider

For Zoe’s session, riders are welcome to stay in their rally uniform or change into activewear. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it along. If you don't have one, please bring a towel and we will provide a yoga mat for you.

DRESSAGE PENCILLERS NEEDED

We are also looking for dressage pencillers on the day.

If you have a large break in your riding schedule, this is a great opportunity to learn how to pencil and see how the dressage feedback process works.

We would also really appreciate any parents who are able to volunteer to help with pencilling.

Having a penciller means riders can take their test sheet and feedback home with them, which will be really useful for their training.

If you are able to help, please let me know.

Reminders

Please be prompt to all sessions and ready to go at your allocated time.

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please let me know ASAP.

Please see the map below for the layout and locations for the day.

Looking forward to a great rally and getting everyone ready for Horse Trials! 

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See you Friday, 

Ciara