Equestrian

Congratulations

Congratulations to Bel Michelmore (Yr 11) and Laura Michelmore (Yr 7), who were part of the winning Australian ‘National Narribri Junior Challenge’ Polocrosse team playing for South Australia. Not only was Bel the only female captain of her team in the competition of 20 teams but also won best female horse and rider and best defender. Laura (sister) was in the opposing team ‘Silver Hills’ coming runners up.

Horsemanship

Zoe Addinsall has qualified to represent Pony Club Victoria in the Nationals competition in Sydney in October after competing in the State Qualifying round of the Tetrathalon, (swimming, running, laser shooting and jumping) and participating in a week camp for the National selections of the Victorian team. Jack Addinsall has also qualified for the National Reserve Team for this event. Congratulations once again to these little superstars! They will be busy training over the coming weeks in all these disciplines. We look forward to hearing about their future results.

Andrea Reidel Carrison Clinics Term 3

THAC Dressage clinics have been scheduled for Term 3 on the following dates:

Term 3

Sunday 21 July, Sunday 18 July & Sunday 15 September

Please see the attached form for entry details and send your entries in as soon as possible to ensure your place is secured for these fabulous clinics.

Interhouse Showjumping

RESCHEDULED to Friday 6th September 2019 starting at 2pm - TERM 3!

Our Interhouse Showjumping night has now been rescheduled to the 6th September, 2019 and will begin at 2pm during the scheduled house sport afternoon. As previously advised entries will be held for the rescheduled event unless otherwise requested.

Thank you for your understanding.

Term 3 Horsemanship

Please complete and return the attached form to register your interest in the Senior Horsemanship programs for Term 3. Please return these forms to my email ateboekhorst15@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au or reception as soon as possible to secure your place.

The Junior Horsemanship program traditionally does not run in Term 3, however, we do plan to begin 4 weeks of Junior Horsemanship towards to end of Term 3 in order to prepare for the Interhouse Showjumping Event. I will confirm the details and dates for this program at the start of Term 3 to enable enrolment. Please let me know in the meantime if you are interested ateboekhorst15@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au

For updates, news, Calendar, entry forms, results and more GO TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:

Equestrian Victoria:

http://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/content/interschools

http://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/Events/calendar

Please make sure you join our THAC Equestrian Facebook page for regular updates and photos of all our Equestrian endeavours. Updates and entry forms for competitions are also posted on this page so make sure you keep up to date!

Please note any horses who are regularly coming to and from the Hamilton and Alexandra College Equestrian Centre must be up to date with vaccinations for Tetanus and Strangles and records of these will be maintained to ensure the biosecurity of the centre. You must also notify the Director of Horsemanship immediately if your horse has been in or originated from Queensland or Northern New South Wales. Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions.

Cox Street Vets offers our riders a vaccination and health package for all our horses. Should you require further information in relation to this please contact myself at equestrian@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au or contact Cox Street Vets directly on ph. 55711202.

Amanda te Boekhorst