The ACT Government has released the final master plan for Stromlo Forest Park. During the December 2015 to February 2016 consultation period, seven written submissions and 744 online responses were received. ACTEA lodged a detailed submission on the impact of overdevelopment of the Park on traditional equestrian use. While mostly not currently funded, the final master plan identifies a range of new developments at the…
The ACTEA Secretary is now distributing invoices for annual fees to current ACTEA affiliates. Delegates of affiliates cannot vote for election of office bearers or motions for action at the Annual General Meeting on 9 June if their club is not financial. A current list of affiliates is at http://www.actea.asn.au/affiliates ACTEA’s affiliation fees are extremely modest for the services provided by the Committee each year.…
When: Saturday, 14 May 10am – 3pm Where: 119 Drake Brockman Drive, Holt 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. Toddle along and support Pegasus
Sport & Recreation Services, for many years, have run useful education sessions for community sporting organisations. Most of these are in the evening – difficult for horse people. SRS have now announced New Free and Flexible Online Education and Training Sessions. These sessions are available on demand and you are encouraged to view the sessions online with your fellow Committee Members. Topics covered include:
The ACT Equestrian Association and the local Bicentennial National Trail Coordinator have been invited to participate in focus group on 26 May as part of a broader consultation and planning process to develop an strategic vision to guide and underpin decision making into the future and also inform strategic priorities for the next 4 years. The Arboretum currently has an Infrastructure Strategy and a Operations…
Some of you will have noticed the fencing being erected along the Tuggeranong Parkway. A section from the Zoo to the Molonglo River appeared before Christmas and construction has started on the section from the Molonglo south to Sulwood Drive. The fence aims to prevent kangaroos colliding with cars on the Parkway. It is funded ($2M) under the Commonwealth Black Spots Program. The fencing is…
Richard Chapman has finally written the book. By way of a local treasure, he has helped hundreds of horse owners over the decades and it is all that experience is now distilled between the covers. Here is a message from Annabel Dobson, Convenor of the Equestrian Park Management Group. Greetings All I would like to pass on some information about a new book which I’m…
Updated Stromlo Forest Park Master Plan The ACT Equestrian Association has made a submission ( Stromlo MP sub 2016) to the Have Your Say Survey in relation to the updated Stromlo Forest Park Master Plan. A copy was also sent to the Minister for Tourism and Events who also happens to be the Chief Minister. The Master Plan Survey closed on 5 February. Thank you…
This year the two annual ACTEA Awards: Encouragement Award To Young Horseperson Of The Year Outstanding Service Award will be based on community nominations via Survey Monkey. This is your opportunity to thank and reward those who contribute to horse sport in the ACT. The awards will be made at the ACTEA Annual General Meeting. Nominations can be made by anyone but the winners will…
To prepare for the fire season the ACT Parks and Conservation Service may conduct a number of prescribed burns in the coming months in areas used by equestrians. TAMS require a precise window of conditions to carry out the activities so not all burns may be carried out. FB002 North of Shakespeare Crescent, Fraser, on the BNT route FB042-FB045 along the back of the suburb…