Protocol Day with Michelle Becchio

Sunday 8 March 2026

at Rural Sports Facility, Galston

Experienced horsewoman, EA Dressage judge, dressage rider (to Grand Prix level) and EA accredited coach Michelle Becchio will be available to give some eagle eyed feedback and constructive suggestions for how to improve the execution of your next dressage test. Enjoy the calm atmosphere of a protocol day to give your inexperienced horse some familiarity with dressage arenas;  test your progress at your current level; your own nerves a chance to settle in a non-competitive atmosphere with a friendly, positive and encouraging judge, or test the waters of a new level.

The day will be organised as follows:

20 minute time slots where you ride your chosen test followed by feedback and the chance to re-ride some movements

And, if you are not yet a member of Galston Equestrian Club, why not join now? The membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December and the calendar is packed with events, including 5 Dressage days and 3 Protocol days, where membership provides a handy discount! Join before entering this event here:

$70 Non GEC members

$55 GEC members

Starting at 8.30am

1. 8.30am - 8.50am

2. 8.50am - 9.10am

3. 9.10am - 9.30am

4. 9.30am - 9.50am

5. 9.50am - 10.10am

6. 10.10am - 10.30am

Break for 15 minutes

7. 10.45am - 11.05am

8. 11.05am - 11.25am

9. 11.25am - 11.45am

10. 11.45am - 12.05pm

11. 12.05pm - 12.25pm

12. 12.25pm - 12.45pm

Break for lunch (30 minutes)

13. 1.15pm - 1.35pm

14. 1.35pm - 1.55pm

15. 1.55pm - 2.15pm

Please select your chosen time and note which test you would like to ride.  If you have to scratch before 1st March, you can do so online with no scratching fee. After March 1st, if you need to scratch, please contact Lauren on 0437 828 189 or [email protected]

Neither the Organising Committee of any event to which these rules* apply nor the EA accepts any liability for any accident, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, grounds, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.    * EA National Rule Book 2026

There are yards and wash bays available.

Please do not bring any dogs with you to the protocol day.

There will be no canteen on the day so please bring your own food and drinks.

If cancelled due to adverse weather you will be contacted via email and SMS and there will be notification on Facebook.