Equestrian

From the Horsemanship, Captain

We're all highly motivated after recently watching some stunning cross-country rounds and pivotal displays of horsemanship at the Olympics. The Equestrian students have been working hard in their weekly lessons this term, and they are ready to tackle the upcoming show season.

It’s been great to see Zoe Weinberg being nominated for the Equestrian Victoria 2024 Young Ambassador of the Year, Finley Hiscock bonding with his new horse Duncan and the addition of our new school horse Mic. Congratulations also go to Co-Captain of Horsemanship, Muirne Reilly, who has again been nominated for Young Sportswoman of the Year. Finally, we are all looking forward to upcoming clinics with Jason Dins and to seeing Paul Williams return in October.

Juliette Wallingford

Equestrian News - Weather

We’ve had to postpone many of our Horsemanship lessons with some wild and woolly weather lately. A reminder that our Horsemanship handbook’s weather policy states ‘Equestrian Victoria (EV) hot weather policy will see activities modified or cancelled should temperatures reach 34 degrees and above at 3:30 pm. Extreme weather, such as wild winds, hailstorms, lightning and thunderstorms, will result in session cancellation. 

Any queries should be directed to the Director of Horsemanship, Mrs Nerrida Prosser.

Our student, parent, instructor and animal safety is always our priority when the weather is extreme, including travelling to and from the Equestrian Centre. All decisions about cancelling are made with this in mind.

Bookings Open

We’re excited that Jason Dins has agreed to teach at the College on the afternoons of Friday, 20 September, and Saturday, 21 September - bookings close at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 13.

Lessons for College students are $125pp and can be booked via https://events.humanitix.com/jason-dins-dressage-lessons

Jason is a respected professional dressage rider, trainer and coach. His bio states that he was runner-up for 2019 and 2023 EV Dressage Coach of the Year. Jason has a great love for horses and enjoys coaching riders of all levels to help them achieve their riding goals. In 2023/2024, Jason and Jaybee Hotlips achieved two Gold Performance Medals for Dressage, scoring over 70% at the medium level at both the state and national levels. He has a positive coaching style and the ability to adapt his coaching style to suit riders' understanding. He coaches dressage to riders of all ages, abilities and disciplines on a wide range of horses.

Save the Date

Paul Williams, jump instructor, has agreed to return to College to follow up on lessons given in July. Students who attended last time found his lessons valuable in both instructional model and content. These lessons will be open to both students and the wider public and will take place 26 and 27 October. Booking close on Friday 18 October.

Bookings can be made via https://events.humanitix.com/paul-williams-jumping-clinic-october-2024