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Tawonga Riding Club

Locality: Tawonga, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 The more you use the Reins the less they use their brains - Quote: Pat Parelli....

24.01.2022 Tawonga Riding Club has grand plans for 2019 & beyond Do you want to get involved?

24.01.2022 As our June get together falls on the weekend of the opening of the 2017 Snow Season, we will not be meeting to ride at the Club Grounds. We may however .......

24.01.2022 Equine Working Equitation Spend a day with your horse working on your communication|and horsemanship skills| improve your confidence and meet some great people| With Qualified Instructor Bernie Moloney. October 26th at Kalimna Stud Tawonga ... Limited spots available| please Pm to reserve. Hosted by Tawonga Riding Club

23.01.2022 Would you be interested in having your horse treated by Rob hosted at the club grounds? Please comment YES below so we can get an idea of numbers.

23.01.2022 I dont need a trained horse , I just want to trail ride. I hear this often, somehow a lot of people have come to the conclusion that a trained horse is for sho...wing, and that you dont need all that fancy stuff to go trail riding, you just need a quiet horse., well I have seen plenty of show horses that I wouldnt want to ride out on the trail. Sure some horses are quieter than others, some are more sensitive, and some have a strong opinion, but they are all a product of their environment and how they have been handled since birth. No matter what type of horse, they all need a solid foundation, they are not born knowing what to do around humans, that is our job to show them what we want, to expose them to things that will prepare them for our human world, out on a trail you may encounter push bikes, motor bikes, cars , trucks, kangaroos, rabbits and a whole lot more, you really dont want to be on the trail if you dont how your horse feels about sudden encounters of things appearing out of nowhere. You need to develop a tool box, you need to be prepared for the unexpected, you need to be able to sit to a shy, without grabbing hold of 2 reins to try and control your horse. You need to be able to control your own emotions, so that you can help your horse when he becomes worried about something, or you could end up turning a small worry into something much bigger. You should be able to ride your horse walk, trot and canter on a loose rein in a roundyard at least, and yes your horse needs to be able to canter at home, because the last thing that you want is to be on the trail, and your horse gets a fright and goes into the canter, and if you have not got him good with it at home, it may frighten him when out. It is all about preparation, you also want your horse to be balanced in walk, trot and canter, so he is comfortable to ride, and is putting less stress on his legs and back, you need to able to sit balanced and relaxed in the saddle so you dont nag , annoy and cause pain to your horse, by banging on his back, mouth and sides. So this is why I cringe whenever I hear someone say that I dont need a trained horse, I just want to trail ride. Happy Trails Guys Deb MacCallum

22.01.2022 Horses still make me feel like that little girl who just got a pony.

22.01.2022 Thank you for all of your help. Here is the current final drawing.... Feel free to share.

21.01.2022 Thanks for sharing your story, Dani. Drivers, remember to give horse riders space and be prepared to stop at the side of the road and turn off your motor if a horse rider signals. Thanks to Burpengary Pony Club and Danis horse, Clyde.

21.01.2022 Meeting changed to 1pm next Wednesday and to be held at the indoor arena at Kalimna Stud. See you there. Social distancing rules to be followed.

19.01.2022 What a great day today we all learnt so much and our horses are much braver thank you Bernie for all your help and knowledge!

16.01.2022 With only a few weeks until the Andrew Simms Horsemanship Lessons at the Club Grounds, we are looking to fill a couple of more spots. If you are interested, please email us on [email protected] to find out more.

16.01.2022 Stay tuned, we have some exciting plans for our club

14.01.2022 Two week old Silvester foal, showing us all how it should be done!!

12.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/7390614415/posts/10157299680039416/

12.01.2022 FLEXIBLE RIDER We all know as a rider its important to be flexible ,however as I have said before our sedentary lifestyle goes against this. Ive men...tioned hip flexors before many times (you may get the picture that there super important for equestrians! ) now these are a large group of muscles that connect the upper body to the lower body. They attach your femur to your pelvis and lower spine. The flexors allow you to draw your knees up to your torso, move your legs side to side and back and forward. Generally these are tight in most people due to actions of sitting, driving ect, additionally then these are weak. Every day posture is also something to be aware of as often we dont walk tall, again shortening the flexors (see image below) of Tightness of hip flexors can cause us to clamp the saddle too much with our thighs, a lack of balance, a seat that cannot follow the movement etc etc. The muscles of the hip flexor are responsible for providing your hips and lower back with a full range of motion and keeping them properly aligned. The hip flexor also serves as a stabilizer, keeping the joints of your pelvis and lumbar spine strong. Most of us will have had the feeling of stretching these muscles when for example you dont ride for a week! Side Effects of Weak Hip Flexors If your hip flexors are overdeveloped, tight, stiff or short, you may experience pain and limited range of motion in your lower back or hips, and balance or posture problems. For equestrians, this can add up to equal major problems in our riding performance! We all know that balance and posture are key elements to proper positioning in the saddle, regardless of the riding discipline you practice. Hip flexor muscles control your hip mobility and stability sitting on your horse, postural stamina, and independence of shoulders and hips. They are responsible for your control over seat and leg placement, protecting your spine so that it is free to absorb your horses motion without injury, and returning you to straight symmetrical posture after a dynamic interruption (such as posting trot, a change in gait, a spook, or a fence). Your core muscles are the bridge connecting your upper and lower body and providing an anchor for your shoulders and your legs. Many riders with pulling hands often have weak core muscles. The pulling hands are the bodys compensation for its inability to stabilize the position through the core. How to Improve your Flexor Mobility Here are a couple ides to get you started: 1 - Kneeling front stretch: start half kneeling on the ground. Flex your back foot and squeeze your glute as you drive your back hip forward. Reach your hand up overhead so that you feel a nice stretch down the hip of the back leg. You can reach both hands up or simply the hand on the side that is back. Squeeze the glute of your back leg so that you are actually fully extending your back hip and not simply arching your back. If you just hyperextend your low back, you will just be perpetuating the problem. Make sure you are truly extending your hip. ( Think hip forward here) Breathe as you hold and reach your hands backward overhead or turn this into a dynamic stretch by releasing and then repeating the stretch. 2 - Standing Lunges: From a standing position, look straight ahead and take a generous step forward with your right foot. Bend your extended knee and transfer your weight onto that front right leg. Continue to lower yourself slowly into the lunge until your left knee hovers just above, or softly kisses, the ground. Your right knee should be directly above your right ankle. Step back into a standing position. Repeat the pose with your left leg. For more in depth articles, as well as further exercises to help you be a better rider join us: https://www.riderscoretraining.com/plans-pricing

11.01.2022 4 Simple Checks For Dehydration Summer is almost here and for horses in training or competition, providing the essential electrolytes in the proper ratio...s, can positively affect performance by improving power and stamina. Approx. 60-70% of your horses body is made up of water. Their health is dependent on their ability to adapt to changes in the environment and feed to keep the fluid levels throughout the body balanced. Here are 4 simple checks to detect dehydration in your horse. 1. Heart Rate: The average resting heart rate for a horse is between 36-42 beats per minute. Take note of your individual horses heart rate at rest and in proper hydration so you have a reference rate. At rest, count the pulse for 60 secs or if restless count for 30 secs and double the amount. A resting heart rate of greater than 60 beats per minute may indicate dehydration and further investigation is recommended. 2. Respiration Rate: Monitoring your horses breathing rate can back up the signs displayed with an elevated heart rate. Typical breathing rate is between 8-12 breaths per minute and again establish what is considered a normal breathing rate for your individual horse at rest and in properly hydration. A dehydrated horse will take more frequent, shallow breaths as their heart tries to increase oxygen supply around the body by beating faster and compensating for the lower blood volume. 3. Skin Elasticity: Fold a section of skin from the lower chest. If hydrated, the skin will spring back into place quickly; if the skin stays up like a ridge or returns slowly to the regular shape, this can indicate some degree of dehydration. 4. Test The Gums: Take a note of the colour of your horses gums above the teeth at rest for reference. They should appear healthy, pink and slippery moist. Any paleness, dryness or other colours than pink can indicate serious health issues including dehydration. Near the horses upper teeth, press gently so the gum turns from pink to white, then release and if it takes longer than 2 seconds for the colour to return, this indicates the capillaries has impaired circulation and the horse is most likely dehydrated. Signs of severe dehydration are: uncoordinated muscle contraction, trembling, unsteady gait and muscle weakness. The horse may even lose interest in drinking as the physiological trigger that tells a horse to drink can also be impaired when dehydrated. Regulating heartbeat, muscle contraction, nerve pulse transmission and digestion are all assisted by the electrochemical processes of electrolytes. They also help to move fluids in and out of cells and aid in nutrient absorption. Without electrolytes, water cannot be properly retained and utilised by the horses body. Horses naturally lose electrolytes through sweating, urine, and faeces, but gain them (in particular Potassium) by consuming grass, hay, and/or feed. The exceptions are sodium and chloride, which should always be provided in the form of salt added to the horses daily feed. (10g/100kg bodyweight) The key is balance, a horse that lightly sweats only requires salt to top up the sodium and chloride levels that are not at sufficient levels in the diet. Potassium supplementation is not required as it is abundant in hay and pasture. Horses who sweat for prolonged periods should be supplemented electrolytes, as large amounts of sodium, potassium and chloride are lost. Potassium loss is approximately half as much as sodium, chloride loss is twice as much as sodium. Management of your horse and preparing for hot/humid weather conditions is important. In most cases, it is recommended to provide electrolytes approximately 2-4 hours before your horse begins exercising. This timing gives most horses the opportunity to drink and hydrate properly before they begin sweating. Depending on the event, it may also be necessary to give electrolytes and fluids during and after competition, to keep horses hydrated and to help them recover more quickly. Adjust to your individual horses response. Always allow availability of fresh drinking water. By providing your horse with the necessary electrolytes lost in sweat from a quality product, this will ensure they have the necessary elements available to improve power, stamina and perform to their potential. Written by Bryan Meggitt (BMedSc. GCrtMedSc.)

10.01.2022 Managing Horses through Summer Do you have a plan for your horse in the event of a fire this summer? If you answered no then this workshop is for you.... As part of the Safer Together Program the following workshop has been scheduled for the 12 December 2018 in Lancefield. All horse owners are invited to this event which is completely free. If you plan on attending please register using the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-horses-through-sum

10.01.2022 Tawonga Riding Club Christmas Raffle Basket.... lots of goodies in this! $2 a ticket or 3 for $5- Proceeds going towards purchasing new equipment, buy your tickets at TakeOut Mt Beauty

09.01.2022 Guy Morgan horse chiro will be visiting Kiewa Valley potentially this coming week if there is enough interest, $55 per horse. Please comment if you would like your horse rebalanced , Sharon.

09.01.2022 The benefits of trail riding seem to be recognised by some other disciplines. Great to see. Of course we trail riders have known this for years, not only do ...we enjoy the time with our horses, but we meet some fantastic people along the way and we truly Live Life Trail Riding. Join an ATHRA club to experience the fun we have along the way. See more

08.01.2022 And the winner of the Hamper is Annette .... Congratulations and thanks everyone for buying tickets!

07.01.2022 We think that photographer Hannah Hacon has captured the best campdrafting photograph of a little bush kid and his pony at Gregory Draft we have seen. Its really Ninety or Nothing! Its a reminder of what we used to call Australian spirit. Enjoy!

07.01.2022 Would you be interested in riding on a sand arena at the club grounds?

07.01.2022 A new committee has been nominated at our recent meeting as follows President :Sharon Plummer Secretary: Zara Plummer Treasure: Heather Adcock General committee: Leonie Cable & Deborah Dowell... With covid restrictions there wont be any rallys in the near future but we will put together a schedule once we are able. Memberships will be from November at this stage, we would like to know what type of riding your interested in so as we can put cater for all riding disciplines, just leave a comment. Stay safe and trot on! TRC

04.01.2022 Cameron Sinclair +61 432 591 053 For all shoeing and trimming In the Mt Beauty Tawonga area coming this Friday 11th Sept if you need him.

04.01.2022 Forward from Jo Greene Hello horsey people. We have an equine dentist - Lisa from Rural Equine Dental coming to our horses on Tuesday 15th sept (next week) to Mt Beauty. She comes highly recommended, so if your ponies need their teeth checked, PM me (Jo Greene) and she will make a time.