Murray River Western Performance Club
Wyuna, Victoria
About Us
The Murray River Western Performance Club has a long and successful history and prides itself on being a family friendly club. We hold monthly club days which could include one or more western disciplines such as western pleasure or cutting among others. General riding such as fun days for kids (and adults) including barrel racing or trail riding in nearby bushland are also popular. The club also conducts numerous 1 to 3 day instructional clinics with both Victorian and interstate trainers throughout the year.
Western Pleasure shows ranging from Beginner/Improver shows for novices through to our annual 'AA' show for advanced competitors are on the clubs calender of events. Another very popular event for competitors and spectators alike is our annual Cutting Show which attracts entrants from across Australia.
We encourage those interested to come along and see what our club, and western riding, has to offer. A 'typical' western breed of horse such as a Paint, Appaloosa or Quarter horse is not required to participate as we have a variety of breeds represented at our club. For more information on upcoming events or to enquire about becoming a member, please check our Calendar or Contact us.
Twisted Bits Are Now Illegal in Victoria
The Brumby government has released the new Prevention of Cruelty to Animal regulations to be in force for the next 10 years.
Part of these new regulations relates to "Use of twisted bits on horses".
The AQHA Rules & Regulations accept the use of twisted bits, as per the current rule book, therefore the AQHA, at this time, have taken the following stance on this matter:
"All AQHA approved events held in Victoria – it is the duty of the organising committee to notify all competitors that this new legislation has come into effect by announcements and signage. It is the responsibility of the Show Manager, Gear Stewards & or Gate Marshall to inform any competitor that is going to compete in a mouthpiece that is twisted at the point where the device is in contact with the bar of the horse’s mouth, that this is against the law in Victoria and that they will not receive any support from the AQHA in any matters that arise from them using this type of bit".
As this new legislation has only just come into effect and not many people would have been informed, the AQHA asks that organising committees be tolerant in allowing competitors time to change bits if necessary.
Carol Ricketts
Manager,
Australian Quarter Horse Association