This seminar promises to cover everything you wanted to know about colic and more! With images of the conditions and explanations of relevant anatomy to help describe some of the many causes of colic, Dr Natasha Webb will put this frequent equine malady into perspective for horse owners and help you to recognise the signs, and respond appropriately, to a colicking horse. Prevention, decision-making and…
Anyone trying to ride to Equestrian Park at the moment will realiae that it is getting increasingly perilous. Huon have conceded that the work around the new bridge will make it impossible to use the underpass on weekdays for some time and have begun work on installing a rider activated signalised crossing of the Cotter Road. This requires the preparation of a Temporary Traffic Management…
The ACT Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate has approved the Development Application to construct the new dog park of Warragamba Avenue in Duffy. The conditions of approval require Capital Works to consult extensively with ACTEA regarding the measures proposed to create a safe equestrian crossing. Importantly, ongoing consultation with ACTEA throughout the construction process is part of the imposed conditions. In addition to a long…
Pegasus opens the doors to the wider community celebrating everything Pegasus. Activities on the day will include horse demonstrations and horse parades, jumping castle, face painting, music and entertainment, delicious food, fabulous stalls, Obstacle-a-thon, and much more. When: Saturday, 6 May 10am – 3pm Where: Pegasus Farm 119 Drake Brockman Drive Holt Footnote: The Ride for Pegasus on 1 April raised $11,000 for Pegasus. Well…
ANZAC Day is coming up and on Friday 21 April there will be a joint Australian and New Zealand commemoration of the Desert Mounted Corps at the Australian War Memorial. The Australian Light Horse figured in the Corps which saw service in Egypt, Palestine and Syria during World War One. Four riders from the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Charitable Trust, troopers from the 7th Light…
Just a message to let you know that Huon are closing the Yarralumla Creek underpass into Equestrian Park this Saturday 1 April for installation of material in the new bridge pylon. The underpass will be closed from 7:30 on Saturday until they finish work usually at 1pm. Because the Pegasus Endurance Ride is starting from Equestrian Park on Saturday Huon will be posting two traffic management…
The ACT Regional Landcare Facilitator Program invites the equestrian community to an evening of informative and engaging presentations from local and interstate educators and vets. Topic will include: Horse management practices in the 21st Century; Evidenced based worming; Hendra Virus; Poisonous Paddock Plants When: 6.00-9:30pm Tuesday 28 March Where: Sutton Hall, West Street, Sutton (20mins from Civic) Cost: $15 at registration Register at eventbrite.com.au (search…
In the last three weeks ACTEA has made 4 submissions in regard to matters affecting ACT horse riders. You can read them here: Active Living; Incorporating active living into the Territory Plan via Territory Plan Variation 348 along with walking and cycling.- Active Travel Sub Draft Lower Cotter Catchment Management Plan – to reinforce equestrian interest in riding in the Lower Cotter Catchment west of Brindabella…
Its on again! Ride for Pegasus Saturday 1 April 2017 Raise money for Riding for the Disabled A 10km horse endurance ride through the Arboretum From Equestrian Park, Cotter Road, Curtin Challenge yourself to raise $10 for every 1km you ride! Time From 7.30am-2pm (approx.) Registration and insurance:
The drilling rig has moved to the eastern side of Yarralumla Creek and the Equestrian Park underpass will be open from lunchtime today Friday 20 January until some time into next week. We will re-post if it it closed. Huon have advised that unless they actually block the entrance to the underpass for safety, crews have been told to suspend operations if they see horses…