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september/october 2011 the official newsletter of the victorian reining horse association

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president s message 2011 has been a successful year so far for the victorian reining horse association with the holding of our state show in february as well as numerous other shows including four nrha continental affiliate qualifying shows two of which were held in conjunction with the goulburn valley reining horse association there have also been clinics conducted by john wicks gary browne and john woods with more clinics to come before the end of the year and our thanks go out to these people for their knowledge and support the vrha is proud to be an avenue of access for newcomers to the sport of reining as well as supporting our more experienced competitors and riders for any organisation to survive long term it needs to grow and have continual input and fresh ideas from all concerned the vrha is no different some of the current committee have been active in this association for many years and are now looking for support from you the members i urge all those members who feel they can contribute no matter how small to consider joining this committee and to help steer the future of this great sport in victoria and australia i must also thank our many great sponsors who over the last year have made our shows possible especially the victorian state show in february these are posted on our website so i won t name them all but i would like to thank mr barry mcvilly as not only the major supporter of our state show but has since confirmed his ongoing support for the vrha with significant contributions i would also like to give a very special thanks to paul barratt not only as a hard working committee member who is always there when required but a very generous sponsor of many vrha events and also to our very hard working secretary wendy o sullivan without whom most of our shows and activities would not have happened we look forward to seeing everyone at the last vrha show for the season on th november 26 to conclude the vrha hi points and buckle series with the presentations being held after the show a light supper and beverages will be available for the duration of the presentations to those that have pre booked purchased tickets and a clinic on the following day with two professional reining trainers gary browne and graham cooper for which bookings are still being accepted ride and slide caretaker committee president peter tjepkema 0418 321 289 vice president ciro casa 0418 585 489 secretary position available treasurer/memberships bethany barrat general committee wendy o sullivan 0419 139 066 paul barratt 0418 534 544 peter tjepkema vrha president calendar of events 12th november 2011 vrha reining training day university of ballarat equine centre ­ mt.rowan vic 26th november 2011 vrha reining show l1 this show will finalise the 2011 vrha end of year hi point awards vrha hi point buckle series vrha hi point buckle series vrha end of year hi point awards presentation ­saturday evening after completion of show werribee park national equestrian centre vic 27th november 2011 gary browne reining clinic graham cooper reining clinic indoor arenas 1 2 werribee park national equestrian centre vic morning afternoon participants of both clinics are invited to lunch from 12-1pm in arena 1 fencesitters also welcome for lunch $12 per head jenny holmes 0427 377 119 john woods 0417 699 010 glenda tjepkema minute taker katelyn barratt email contacts membership general enquiries vrhaenquiries@hotmail.com show entry enquiries vrhashowentry@hotmail.com classifieds advertising vrhaclassified@hotmail.com clinic entry enquiries vrhaclinic@hotmail.com ®tm

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an opportunity too good to be missed for your farm home fencing needs place your bid now quality timber pine products are once again on offer the vrha has up for auction a choice of timber pine products to the value of $5,000 to be selected from the mcvilly timber retail price list timber pine products will be sold as one or two lots closing date for all bids is the 8th november 2011 further enquiries and to place your bid contact jenny holmes 0427 377 119 holmesjenny@y7mail.com macobrifarm@bigpond.com

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lunch is provided for morning afternoon clinic participants 12-1pm in indoor arena #1 spectators fencesitters also welcome for lunch $12 per head.

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vrha l1 reining show results werribee park national equestrian centre vic judges ciro casa glenn browitt wendy starr bethany barratt peter tjepkema scribe heather sinclair vrha training class 25 st 1 op sovereign whizz ­ g browne nd =2 impressive keeper ­ k couch nd =2 op mykindawhiz ­ j sheridan th =4 lethally cowsmart ­ m bascombe th =4 glenray angeline ­ s farquhar th =4 daytonas wallstreet blue ­ k long vrha novice horse non pro level 1 5 st 1 talk about rosey ­ g tjepkema nd 2 miss major gold ­ b barratt 67 65 65 64 64 64 vrha snafflebit-hackamore non pro 1 st 1 grand day out ­ b winterhalter vrha open 1 st 1 radar ­ c casa 54 9th october 2011 69 68 66.5 vrha novice horse open level 1 3 st 1 op sovereign whizz ­ g browne nd 2 radar ­ c casa rd 3 lethal intent ­ a barratt vrha senior horse buckle series 3 st 1 miss congeniality ­ b hands 67.5 61.5 60.5 vrha junior horse buckle series 3 st 1 miss major gold ­ p barratt nd 2 blue inxs ­ w starr vrha rookie level 1 5 st 1 smart with style ­ s learey nd 2 ruf cut ­ k barratt rd 3 op whizzel do ­ l hale th 4 don t rock the jukebox ­ p goodall vrha rookie level 1 buckle series 6 st 1 roy o bannon ­ j holmes nd 2 jessies cutter beau ­ b conder rd 3 talk about rosey ­ g tjepkema th 4 dun it n whizz ­ a ross th 5 glenray angeline ­ s farquhar th 6 tamkaura promise of glory ­ k martin vrha green as grass 9 st 1 lethally cowsmart ­ m bascombe nd 2 dun it n whizz ­ a ross rd 3 hez my hero ­ t jones th 4 mq slippery king ­ s sims vrha green rider 9 st 1 op mykindawhiz ­ j sheridan nd 2 lethal hollywood ­ s luycx rd 3 grand day out ­ b winterhalter th 4 mq slippery king ­ s sims th 5 hez my hero ­ t jones th 6 slim dunnit ­ l tietz 61.5 58.5 67 67 66 64.5 61.5 vrha rookie level 2 2 st 1 smart with style ­ s learey nd 2 toccoa something lethal ­ b barratt 67 57 66 65 64.5 64 61.5 59.5 vrha rookie level 2 buckle series 3 st 1 roy o bannon ­ j holmes nd 2 tamkaura promise of glory ­ k martin vrha limited open 0 vrha non pro 0 vrha limited non pro 4 st 1 roy o bannon ­ j holmes nd =2 toccoa something lethal ­ a barratt nd =2 smart with style ­ s learey 66 59.5 63.5 61.5 58 57 66.5 65 65 66.5 66 65.5 63.5 63 59.5 vrha prime time non pro 2 st 1 smart with style ­ s learey vrha youth 13 years under 2 st 1 azure bleu ­ g mundie vrha youth 14 ­ 18 years 1 st 1 ruf cut ­ k barratt vrha intermediate open 1 st 1 radar ­ c casa vrha beginner 2 st 1 hiccup hickory ­ e saber nd 2 lethal hollywood ­ s luycx 65 66.5 65 vrha intermediate non pro 1 st 1 azure bleu ­ b mundie vrha ladies 3 st 1 talk about rosey ­ g tjepkema nd 2 glenray angeline ­ s farquhar 67.5 67.5 69 67.5 66 64.5

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lunch is provided for morning afternoon clinic participants 12-1pm in indoor arena #1 spectators fencesitters also welcome for lunch $12 per head.

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vrha reining training day saturday 12th november 2011 university of ballarat equine centre cnr midland hwy creswick rd rosehill rd mt rowan the university of ballarat equine centre is a new state of the art facility that has recently opened the equine centre at mt rowan is a joint venture between the university of ballarat and the riding for the disabled the vrha have been able to secure a day to try out the indoor arena the arena surface measures 80 metres long and 33 metres wide and is ideally suited to reining the vrha are offering half hour morning sessions for anyone wanting to try out reining with their own horse or any level of reiner wishing to take advantage of further training the training sessions will be under the instruction of john woods from john woods training stables the training session will include guidelines for a training program foundation basics for individual manoeuvres body control suppling problem solving the afternoon session will be available for individual 10 minute time slots and open pen times these time slots are also available to those that don t require the training session a judge will be available during the afternoon for those wanting to use the time slots for running a reining pattern where the judge can provide beneficial advice when showing your horse 9am ­ 12:30pm half hour training times half hour session cost $30 2 riders per half hour session select time required 9 ­ 9:30am 9:30 ­ 10am 10 ­ 10:30am 10:30-11am 11 ­ 11:30am 11:30 ­ 12pm 12 ­ 12:30pm 12:30 ­ 5pm 10min time slots open pen $10 per 10 min time slot select time slot preferred 12:30 ­ 1pm 1:00 ­ 1:10 1:10 ­ 1:20 1:20 ­ 1:30 1:30 ­ 1:40 1:40 ­ 1:50 1:50 ­ 2:00 name ph mobile half hour training $30 10 minute time slot $10 open pen per session $10 non vrha member day fee $20 total email open pen 2:00 ­ 2:20 2:20 ­ 2:30 2:30 ­ 2:40 2:40 ­ 2:50 2:50 ­ 3:00 3:10 ­ 3:20 3:20 ­ 3:30 open pen 3:30 ­ 3:50 3:50 ­ 4:00 4:00 ­ 4:10 4:10 ­ 4:20 4:20 ­ 4:30 4:30 ­ 4:40 4:40 ­ 4:50 vrha member open pen post vrha treaurer 1/6 ceti court lara vic 3212 email vrhaclinic@hotmail.com direct deposit fill in booking form pay online email or post booking form confirmation of payment ­ victorian reining horse association commonwealth bank bsb 063 547 account 00901498 reference name nov 12 no dogs or camping permitted on premises ­ no refunds will be granted unless a replacement rider is available due to works continuing on the grounds there is a limited number of stalls available therefore horses may have to be tied to floats.

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vrha hi point buckle series reining show l1 werribee park national equestrian centre saturday 26th november 2011 commencing 8:00am closing date for entries ­ thursday 17th november entries will not be accepted on show day ­ show capped at 80 runs entries will only be accepted with full payment class 1 division 9066 9077 9088 1600 1301 1800 1700 9013 9009 3100 3200 9010 1650 9003 1500 1200 9014 1100 1400 9011 5310 9012 5300 class snafflebit/hackamore open snafflebit/hackamore non pro vrha green as grass limited non pro limited open novice horse non pro l1 nobvice horse open l1 vrha junior horse buckle series vrha green rider youth 13 years under yourh 14 ­ 18 years vrha beginner prime time non pro vrha ladies intermediate non pro intermediate open vrha senior horse buckle series open non pro vrha rookie l1 buckle series rookie l2 vrha rookie l2 buckle series rookie l1 concurrent pattern 5 5 5a 9 9 5 5 5 5a 9 9 8 8 8 3 3 10 10 10 8 8 6 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 concurrent concurrent concurrent concurrent 8 9 10 11 concurrent concurrent concurrent concurrent entry fee $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $15 $10 free free $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $15 $10 $10 $15 $10 $15 $10 judge levy $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 free free $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 $10 jackpot jackpot jackpot jackpot jackpot jackpot jackpot series j pot jackpot jackpot jackpot series j pot jackpot jackpot series j pot jackpot series j pot jackpot only accepting postal email entries no fax show entry enquiries email vrhashowentry@hotmail.com due to the training class no being on offer on the program both indoor arenas will be available for open pen on friday night 25th november 2011 show entry conditions nrha guidelines ra ineligibility apply to sanctioned classes vrha rules apply to vrha non sanctioned classes green as grass green rider beginner ladies entry in to vrha non sanctioned classes require vrha membership day membership available entries will only be accepted with full payment bank deposit payment confirmation to accompany entry for confirmation of entry vrha retain 50 of the entry fee in all jackpot classes with the exception of the vrha buckle series classes rookie l1 l2 classes will be ridden one handed in a bridle competitors entered in the vrha rookie l1 buckle series class only have the option to ride one or two handed but cannot change during the pattern vrha reserves the right to amend or alter the program entry refunds will be given to a scratching upon vet certificate being supplied show office fee will be retained where an approved entry refund is granted.

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vrha hi point awards hi point buckle series presentation saturday evening 26th november 2011 werribee park national equestrian centre ­ indoor arena #1 commencing 7pm after completion of vrha show light supper beverages $15 per adult under 16yrs free tickets must be pre-purchased by 17th november 2011 please use the november show entry form enquiries vrhaenquiries@hotmail.com 0418 321 289

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2011 vrha hi point standings includes the following show dates 15/01/2011 25&26/02/2011 22/05/2011 09/10/2011 snafflebit-hackamore open horse op sovereign whizz heart stoppin honey op a smart little whizzel rookie level 1 rider sue learey katelyn barratt jenny holmes kyliann turcio chelsea ragg bethany barratt ellen saber khristie martin lyndon hale mitch dunnachie alexandra johnson glenda tjepkema peter goodall mel sporry anthony ross susan farquhar pts 10 10 9 snafflebit-hackamore non pro horse rider op sovereign whizz rene hoefchen grand day out beth winterhalter op a smart little whizzel kristy hobson rookie level 2 rider bethany barratt sue learey meagan harrison jenny holmes katelyn barratt wendy starr sophie harris alexandra barratt peter tjepkema non pro rider rene hoefchen khristie martin paul barratt scott glover sonya taylor limited non pro rider sue learey jenny holmes debra versluis sonya taylor tracie sullivan alexandra barratt bernadette de vries evelyn woods bethany barratt alexandra johnson meagan harrison ladies rider glenda tjepkema susan farquhar mel sporry bethany barratt katelyn barratt sue learey jenny holmes karin turner pts 10 10 9 horse smart with style ruf cut roy o bannon cowboy cut rb peptoes bandido toccoa something lethal hiccup hickory tamkaura promise of glory op whizzel do frosted acres doc chex talk about rosey don t rock the jukebox cl pretty vegas dara diablos pearl glenray angeline pts 29 17 13 10 10 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 5 5 horse toccoa something lethal smart with style diamond fmm rustic siara roy o bannon ruf cut blue inxs kolora lena miss major gold another pepto pts 27 27 14 9 7 6 6 6 5 horse whizkey on the rocks tamkaura promise of glory miss major gold ruf major whizzel with me pts 10 10 9 8 7 limited open horse toccoa something lethal erin elegant isle ruf major slippery lil badger hug me and hold me kolora lena cehel roc n roll pts 18 10 10 9 6 6 6 horse smart with style roy o banon ep sacromentos playboy whizzel with me cehel roc n roll toccoa something lethal smart as a star erin elegant isle toccoa something lethal doc chex diamond fmm rustic siara pts 24 20 18 18 9 9 8 7 6 5 5 prime time non pro rider sue learey evelyn woods peter tjepkema susan farquhar lyndon hale karin turner horse smart with style erin elegant isle another pepto glenray angeline op whizzel do glenburn iron a meleon pts 30 18 17 16 6 5 horse talk about rosey glenray angeline cl pretty vegas toccoa something lethal ruf cut smart with style roy o bannon glenburn behind bars pts 26 18 10 10 9 9 9 8 continued

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novice horse open level 1 horse lethal intent op sovereign whizz roy o bannon radar hickorys ruf n ready glenburn behind bars youth 13 years under rider alexandra barratt max conder pts 18 10 9 9 8 7 novice horse non pro level 1 horse talk about rosey miss major gold roy o bannon diamond fmm rustic siara lethal intent rider glenda tjepkema paul barratt jenny holmes meagan harrison kristy hobson pts 29 25 24 10 8 horse toccoa something lethal jessies cutter beau pts 18 16 youth 14 ­ 18 years rider katelyn barratt chelsea ragg sophie harris chelsea ragg intermediate non pro rider bruce mundie evelyn woods sonya taylor debra versluis brett mcdonald brett mcdonald brett hands horse ruf cut rb peptoes bandido kolora lena freddolicious pts 36 27 19 8 intermediate open horse slippery lil badger erin elegant isle ruf major miss congeniality radar roy o bannon hickorys ruf n ready open horse heart stoppin honey radar hickorys ruf n ready hi point horse smart with style toccoa something lethal roy o bannon ruf cut talk about rosey erin elegant isle whizzel with me miss major gold glenray angeline rb peptoes bandido slippery lil badger kolora lena ep sacromentos playboy op sovereign whiz diamond fmm rustic siara radar ruf major lethal intent hickorys ruf n ready another pepto heart stoppin honey op a smart little whizzel tamkaura promise of glory pts 17 10 10 10 10 6 5 horse azure bleu erin elegant isle whizzel with me ep sacromentos playboy slippery lil badger badgers lil gem miss congeniality pts 18 18 17 13 10 8 6 pts 10 10 9 pts 118 99 90 69 66 63 42 40 39 37 36 31 31 30 29 29 28 26 22 22 20 18 18 hi point rider sue learey jenny holmes bethany barratt katelyn barratt glenda tjepkema evelyn woods alexandra barratt chelsea ragg brett mcdonald sonya taylor susan farquhar kristy hobson paul barratt sophie harris debra versluis rene hoefchen meagan harrison scott glover roy marchinton peter tjepkema david norbury ciro casa bruce mundie pts 119 90 69 69 66 63 53 45 44 42 39 36 33 31 31 30 29 28 22 22 20 19 18 2010 vrha hi point youth 13 yrs under sophie harris 2010 vrha hi point youth 14-18 yrs katelyn barratt continued

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hi point horse continued azure bleu cl pretty vegas miss congeniality jessies cutter beau cehel roc n roll glenburn behind bars op whizzel do doc chex cowboy cut whizkey on the rocks grand day out smart as a star freddolicious hiccup hickory badgers lil gem frosted acres don t rock the jukebox blue inxs hug me hold me dara diablos pearl glenburn iron a meleon pts 18 16 16 16 15 15 14 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 hi point rider continued khristie martin mel sporry max conder brett hands tracie sullivan lyndon hale karin turner alexandra johnson kylieann turcio beth winterhalter gary browne bernadett de vries ellen saber mitch dunnachie greg cross peter goodall mark jones wendy starr anthony ross pts 18 16 16 16 15 14 13 12 10 10 10 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 5 2010 vrha hi point limited non pro sharon delaney vrha end of year hi point awards rules conditions all riders and horse owners must be financial members of the victorian reining horse association at the time of showing to be eligible for end of year hi point awards and must have competed at a minimum of two 2 vrha shows during the show season points will be allocated at all vrha shows including the annual vrha state championship show entry level classes are excluded from hi point awards the vrha hi point buckle series is a separate awards category and points in the series do not count towards end of year hi point awards hi point winners will be determined by a score basis of 1st 10 points down to 6th 5 points tied placing s will receive equal place points points will be awarded on a `one horse-one rider combination in the non pro intermediate non pro limited non pro prime time non pro novice horse non pro l1 novice horse non pro l2 rookie l1 rookie l2 snafflebit/hackamore non pro ladies and youth classes points will be awarded to the horse in the open intermediate open limited open rookie professional novice horse open l1 novice horse open l2 and snafflebit/hackamore open the award will be presented to the owners of record at the completion of the awards year hi point rider will be determined by a total of all points earned throughout the season as will the hi point horse end of year hi point awards will only be awarded to those classes that were offered at a minimum of two 2 vrha shows during the season in the event that a final equal score results the winner will be determined by a count back the hi point year begins with the first show after january 1st and ends with the last show of the calendar year.

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vrha sale yard the reiner news is providing to members an advertising section in the bi-monthly newsletter and vrha website free of charge for non vrha members a $10 charge applies adverts run for an 8 week period unless advised otherwise email the secretary wendy o sullivan at vrhasecretary@hotmail.com bobs shawn flarida reining saddle 16 lots of finely engraved silver detail conchos rings beautiful tooled acorn entz leaf with basket weave grecian tooled borders dark brown seat with naturally darkening leather 100 lambs wool lined purchased in 2009 only used as a show saddle immaculate condition geoff hutson oz west saddle beautiful honey gold show saddle 17 extremely comfortable to ride in stunning silver plates with reining horse emblems hand carved basket weave floral leaves rawhide wrapped horn silver billets 7/8 rigging semi qh tree lightweight well broken but well cared for $4,500 contact beth ph 03 5663 2245 mob 0409 422 358 $2,700 contact kylieann mob 0416 002 086 email kylieannturcio@optusnet.com.au 3 year old filly 2012 reining australia futurity prospect sire whizzel a melody imp dam winderadeen miss peppy doc has been started is very soft light very trainable full sister to whizkey on the rocks ­ rd ra non pro futurity 3 place 2011 vrha non pro derby champion bobs shawn flarida reining saddle 16 full qh bars leather oxbows latigos smooth out seat sheepskin lined bought new 1 year ago oiled lightly used very comfortable near new condition $6,000 contact rene mob 0417 573 661 victoria $4,200 ono contact jenny mob 0427 377 119 victoria

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vrha sale yard ep sacromentos playboy q57185 sire playboy roy imp dam docs sacromento foaled 2002 most training has been done by martin larcombe roy has won placed in many events at club national level including non pro hi point awards ridden by owner roy has a quiet disposition suit beginner rookie limited/intermediate non pro rider easy to s/c/f numerous wins including 2008 gvrha water wheel open champion 2008 carha slide to nationals non pro champion $14,850 neg contact debra mob 0416 204 397 email dversluis1@bigpond.com pretty boy freckles ­ q62497 4 year old quarter horse gelding sire freckles gay doc dam sheza supa boss 14.3hh well started and ready to go on with quiet and easy to handle $5,000 contact peter ph 03 5965 2323 mob 0418 321 289 victoria little hank ­ q38998 little hank is a very attractive gelding 2010 gvrha hi point rookie 2010 vrha state show rookie champion winner of numerous 2 handed cutting events placed in team penning and finaled at every campdraft entered loads of cutting reining and roping training he is very athletic a huge stopper great spinner with lots of slow down and rate also great in the bush does not shy and will go anywhere $poa contact michelle mob 0402 408 666 victoria

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