WELCOME TO THE DARRA-OXLEY PONY CLUB
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DEDICATION, PRIDE AND COMPANIONSHIP
WELCOME TO THE DARRA-OXLEY PONY CLUB
The new year has gotten well and truly underway here at DOPC, with three clinics already under our belt!
From our first muster (pictured below) to the latest show jumping clinic, the first three months of the year
have been packed full of exciting events. Thanks to the grant we received, there are plenty more clinics to go
so make sure you check out the calendar for dates for our upcoming events! Clinics are open to all DOPC
members for no cost, and open spots can be filled with outside PCAQ members and non-members for a fee.
There are only a limited number of spots available, with DOPC members having priority, so requester your
interest on the website for any clinics you are interested in!
The first muster of the year landed on a particularly hot day, and as such all riding was completed by 9am.
Thanks to Michelle Nordling for bearing the heat to instruct us for the hour and thanks to the members who
turned up despite the heat! After the ride, the yearly AGM was held, where committee positions were filled
with new members. Please welcome Claire Duffin as the DOPC President for the year!
Presidents Report
Hello and welcome to another year at DOPC.
I'd just like to say a big welcome to all our new members and returning members this year. Most people have
taken up committee and general helper positions which is great so a big thankyou for that. We are only 2
months into the year and have already had 3 great clinics (personally I can't wait for the campdrafting) We
were very fortunate to receive a grant to be able to run these clinics free of charge to members. A lot of time
and work goes into applying for these grants with no guarantee of success so a thankyou to Frances who
spends weeks on end doing up these applications for the benefit of all our members. I hope everyone enjoys
the next clinic on the 9th April. We will be doing sporting practice at the muster on the 23rd in preparation
for our up coming gymkhana. See you all then.
Claire Duffin
If you have anything you would like to be added in the next newsletter, please send an email to grace.hornstra@hotmail.com
DARRA OXLEY PONY CLUB INC.
588 Boundary Road, Richlands, QLD 4077
PO Box 3236, Darra, QLD 4076
The Club Committee
This year is shaping up to be a big year, with many new faces joining the committee ranks. Get to know your
club members by attending musters and club meetings, and know who to talk to for any concerns or
feedback. Our new Uniform Coordinator, Julie, has already been doing a fantastic job. Our gymkhana is
coming up on 7 May, if you are riding, you will need a formal club uniform, which consists of: white tie,
long sleeve green shirt, optional brown sleeveless woolen vest, green saddle blanket with club name
embroidered on. We are ordering more green shirts and saddle blankets, if you need one please email our
uniform coordinator, Julie, by Friday 7 April: Uniforms@juliedunsmore.com. The other items, such as
muster shirts, are in stock and can be purchased at our next event, which is the Positive Horsemanship clinic
on Sunday 9 April. Uniform costs are on the website, under Membership: www.darraoxleyponyclub.org.au/
Fundraising
In charge of Fundraising is Julie and Grace, so if you have any suggestions or are able to help out at the
upcoming Bunnings sausage sizzle on the 13th of May, get in contact with them by email at
grace.hornstra@hotmail.com or in person at musters of club meetings. We are planning a few events in the
next few months, including another Cadbury chocolate boxes sale, a car boot sale, and an event to celebrate
the club’s 60th year of riding. If you are keen, we will be looking for helpers in the next month in preparation
for these events.
Office Bearers ADDITIONAL NON-COMMITTEE
HELPERS
President: Claire Duffin
Vice President 1: Michelle Nordling Maintenance Manager: Keiran Hobbs
Vice President 2: Keiran Hobbs Grants: Karen Glover, Marie Skinner
Secretary: Frances Walker Fundraising: Grace Hornstra, Julie Dunsmore
Treasurer: Rose Ives Ribbons Volunteer: Marie Skinner
Chief Instructor: Michelle Nordling Newsletters, Photography: Grace Hornstra, Tineka
General Committee members: Elly Ives, Tineka Wood
Wood, Julie Dunsmore
Club Patron: Annastacia Palaszczuk MP
Officers
Competition coordinators: Claire Duffin, Michelle Zone Delegates: Tineka Wood, Rose Ives
Nordling, Karen Glover Paddock Manager: Alicea Sparkes
Nominations secretaries: Rose Ives, Cheryl Gear check / safety: Michelle Nordling, Elly Ives
Ewards Publicity Officers: Claire Duffin, Elly Ives
Canteen Coordinators: Karen Glover (clinics), Uniform Coordinator: Julie Dunsmore
Rose Ives (competitions) Sun Safety Officer: All members responsible
Hall Hire Coordinator: Stephen Walker Club Captain: Elly Ives
DARRA OXLEY PONY CLUB INC.
588 Boundary Road, Richlands, QLD 4077
PO Box 3236, Darra, QLD 4076
The first clinic of the year: Stephanie Forster’s Dressage Clinic - February 26th
It was a fantastic day, with positive reviews from
riders of all skill levels. Groups with beginners,
intermediates and advanced worked on elements of
dressage that reflected their skill levels. Steph was
able to adapt her instructing to suit even the most
basic of beginners, who worked on cornering,
circles and straight lines. It was great to see all the
riders attend with open minds and put their all into
the sessions, and everyone got great results. Karen
provided a wonderful lunch of lasagna for the clinic
participants. Many thanks to Stephanie and riders!
B
DARRA OXLEY PONY CLUB INC.
588 Boundary Road, Richlands, QLD 4077
PO Box 3236, Darra, QLD 4076
DARRA OXLEY PONY CLUB INC.
588 Boundary Road, Richlands, QLD 4077
PO Box 3236, Darra, QLD 4076
Our two Show jumping Clinics: John Broadbent and Guy Creighton!
The second clinic of the year was John Broadbent’s
showjumping clinic on the 12th of March. The day
started off with some ground work and trot poles,
with John encouraging riders to watch where their
eyes were focusing. Not long into the morning the
first pole went up, with John giving constant
feedback. Legs in the forward position and eyes on
the next target were big points. As the poles went
up, riders each had individual rounds, allowing John
to give one on one feedback on each rider’s
performance. Good work Kerian and Clare for
taking their horses over their first jumps! Thanks
John! Thanks also go out to Michelle Nordling for
instructing some riders who were not jumping, and
congratulations go to Rose for gaining confidence and working on her canter! Go Rose!
Guy Creighton’s show jumping clinic came one
week later; on the 19th of March. Due to the rain, the
course was set out on the fast draining ground in
front of the hall. Riders were in beginner,
intermediate and advanced groups, with all groups
starting out with ground work over ground poles.
After a warm up and check of posture, Guy sent
riders over a grid of slowly increasing height based
on each groups confidence and skill level. After
another great lunch provided by Karen, Guy set up a
simple jump course to increase the challenge. Riders
were encouraged to take wide turns and stay
collected to keep safe in the damp, and as such there
was not a single slip or fall. All riders showed great
improvements, with special congrats to Clare who
progressed hugely over the day! Many thanks to
Guy and helpers who braved the drizzle, and riders
who put their all into their sessions.
DARRA OXLEY PONY CLUB INC.
588 Boundary Road, Richlands, QLD 4077
PO Box 3236, Darra, QLD 4076
DARRA OXLEY PONY CLUB INC.
588 Boundary Road, Richlands, QLD 4077
PO Box 3236, Darra, QLD 4076
Dates to Remember! Car Boot Sale
Sunday 4 June
Positive Horse Training This is a save the date currently but planning for the
April 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm event will begin soon. There will be a fee for sellers
This will be a half day clinic for those interested in and the canteen will be running, so any help would
learning all about groundwork with their horses to be greatly appreciated. Get rid of some old gear,
build a respectful bond between horse and rider. find a great deal, or volunteer some time in the
Check out her website here for more information: canteen. More information to come.
www.positivehorsetraining.com
DOPC Muster
DOPC Muster June 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
April 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
DOPC Muster
Gymkhana Working Bee June 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 6 @ 9am
Donny Sullivan Show Jumping Clinic
Annual Mounted Police Gymkhana July 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
May 7 all day
This is open to PCAQ members only. This is a big DOPC Muster
day for the club and everyone can help. If you are July 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
riding on the day, you must attend the compulsory
Campdrafting Clinic: Darren Palmer
working bee on Saturday 6 May to set up the events.
August 13 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
You can help in the lead up to the day by baking
This is an offsite clinic and the venue will be
things for the canteen to sell and serve to our judges.
announced closer to the date.
We will need salads, cooked dishes, and dessert for
our sit-down judges’ lunch. Raffle donations will be Stephanie Forster August Dressage Clinic
gladly received for the raffle table. On the day, we August 27
will need parking assistants from 7am, people to
work in the canteen to grill and make burgers, serve
drinks, fry chips, pencilers for judges to help carry Please also
ribbons and adjust events; jump rail helpers. Ask remember if you
your family and friends if they might be able to give use the dressage
us a hand in any way. arena and your
Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Oxley horse does their
Saturday 13 May business, please
We will be needing volunteers to help in the clean it up like
morning and afternoon, for as many hours as you Kayla our poster
can offer. Please let Grace or Julie know if you can girl for responsible
commit to helping at any point. riding!
DOPC Muster
May 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
DARRA OXLEY PONY CLUB INC.
588 Boundary Road, Richlands, QLD 4077
PO Box 3236, Darra, QLD 4076
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