Hawkesbury Dressage Club – Training Day to be held at SIEC. This is open to financial Members of HDC only.  HDC is providing this extra Training day so riders can do some extra Familiarisation ahead of our Festival. 

This is intended to be a relaxed, social day , giving riders the opportunity to get their horses out to the competition grounds, , socialise with other members , familiarise their horses with the SIEC grounds, as well as the opportunity to ride in the comp arenas. This is a great opportunity for a no stress day out with your horse and like minded friends!

The day will include general arena time in Arena 4, private arena time (Arena 7) as well as Indoor Familiarisation.

Riders will be required to check in at base camp on arrival . A wrist band will then be provided. This is COMPULSORY. 

Rider dress is mufti, though helmet and boots are of course mandatory. Riders will need to bring own food and drinks.

There is no stabling or cabins offered through our event.  There are steel yards available in the carpark, these are free of charge and not bookable. 

Training Day Fee   $40 - Per Horse -  includes Admin, day stay horse fee , First Aiders on site ,  riding around the grounds (not the SIEC trail ride), access to Arena 4  for general training  All riders pay this fee JUST ONCE per horse, irrespective of how many of the below options you choose. (you can also just choose this option for basic familiarisation)

Private Arena Time: $25 - Arena 7 - 20 minute allocated timeslots - practice your test in peace, or just have some quiet time. Select your preferred timeslot.  Times will be confirmed a few days prior. Riders pay $40 Training day fee as well.

Indoor Familiarisation  $40 – choose your timeslot. Includes Arena 6 usage 30 mins prior to your booking. Maximum of 4 riders in Indoor at one time. This is a 30 minute timeslot.  Riders pay $40 Training Day fee as well.  Due to the cost of hiring this arena, there will be no refunds on this class. if you are unable to attend, you will need to source another rider to take your place. (Do this by contacting us)

Arena 6 is only for riders who have booked the Indoor. Please be fair to other riders and stick to your timeslots. 

Once all classes are filled, there will also be a Reserves list available in case of any scratchings. Those who are on the reserves list, and do not get a ride will be refunded.  A final draw will be issued to all riders approx 3 days prior to the event.

SCRATCHINGS and ENQUIRIES can be sent via email to [email protected]

Enquiries via 0404 829 083 after dark

If there are no reserves available, riders will need to find a replacement rider to be eligible for a refund.

This is a great opportunity to get out and about at SIEC in a leisurely manner, no comp day stress ! 

We hope to see all members there for a fun day out!