Murray River Western Performance Club
Wyuna, Victoria
"AA" Show - February 2010
Keep the weekend of the 13th & 14th of February 2010 free for our Western Pleasure Show.
A full range of classes will be available for you to enter over the two days. With great food and entertainment on the Saturday night, so come camp over. Plenty of yards for your horses and good camping facilities.
Our show secretary is Carole Moore (03 5855 2674) so give her a call if you have any queries or would like to submit your entries.
2009 Western Pleasure Shows
MRWPC BEGINER / IMPROVER SHOW RESULTS - 10 MAY 2009
After a great training day on the Saturday held by Erin Moore and Wayne Baker ,a successful Beginners/Improvers show was held on the Sunday with all participants showing great improvement.
| YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP | |
| Zoe Keele | |
| Jessica Wyse | |
| OPEN WALK/JOG | |
| BR Copycat | Erin Moore |
| Instant Loot | Sue Wyse |
| Gem | Zoe Keele |
| Aria Judge Me Quick | Karen Falconer |
| IMPROVER WALK/JOG | |
| Aria Judge Me Quick | Karen Falconer |
| Manaross Aaron | Alicia Macumber |
| Instant Loot | Beatrice Bradford |
| Kilburns Full Moor | Karna Kilburn |
| YOUTH WALK/JOG | |
| Gem | Zoe Keele |
| Star | Abbey Moss |
| OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE | |
| BR Copycat | Erin Moore |
| Instant Loot | Sue Wyse |
| Aria Judge Me Quick | Karen Falconer |
| Gem | Zoe Keele |
| AMATEUR W/PLEASURE | |
| Instant Loot | Beatrice Bradford |
| Aria Judge Me Quick | Karen Falconer |
| IMPROVER ADULT TRAIL | |
| Instant Loot | Beatrice Bradford |
| BR Copycat | Ben Lloyd |
| Aria Judge Me Quick | Karen Falconer |
| Manaross Aaron | Alicia Macumber |
| IMPROVER YOUTH TRAIL | |
| Gem | Zoe Keele |
| Star | Abbey Moss |
| YOUTH TRAIL | |
| Gem | Zoe Keele |
| Star | Abbey Moss |
| OPEN HORSEMANSHIP | |
| Gem | Zoe Keele |
| AMATEUR W/EQUITATION | |
| Kilburns Full Moon | Karna Kilburn |
FOR FUTURE BEGINNERS/IMPROVER SHOWS
Proper western attire including saddlery are not required for the Beginner/Improver show on the Sunday. As the name suggests, this show is a great opportunity for people wanting to experience the Western Pleasure show environment without having to invest in western gear or a 'western' type horse.
The classes in a B/I show include in hand classes such as halter and showmanship, western riding, trail (obstacle course) and even english classes. As suggested earlier, you are not judged on your tack although it needs to be considered safe. A safety helmet or western hat is required, along with a long sleeved shirt and a belt. Other than those few requirements for entry, the judging will focus on how you and your horse are presented and your horsemanship skills.
Spectators are welcome and please contact show secretary Erin Moore on the details above for more information.
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