MRWEQ Member's Training - SUNDAY 19th October
In an effort to allow more members to train. There will be a morning group session and a separate 2nd group session. Members / groups will be allocated arrival and ride times. The driveway does NOT allow floats to pass each other. So specific times will be allocated to arrive and leave. eg. All floats in prior to midday. No floats leave prior to midday. Members may stay whole day if they choose. We strongly suggest the newer members and riders watch the other groups to help learn more and understand what is going on. Draw / group times will be sent a few days prior to event once we have a better understanding of the weather gods that week and what level riders have entered. Hooves crossed for gorgeous spring weather. BYO lunch and drinks.
In the event of continued rain (#*%&%@#!) all MRWEQ entry fees will be refunded in full.
Dressage Instructor; Terry Daniels
She will be helping riders through their level's dressage tests in the main fenced arena.
You must only enter the level you are competing in! As each group will be doing that level's dressage test. ie. Do not enter a level you aren't competing in. Please take note of the level descriptions below or refer to the rulebook. You will be expected to have an understanding of your appropriate level tests, requirements and the ANWEL rulebook.
Obstacles Mentors - Janet McCormack & Richard Mattinson
$70 per rider & horse combination
*Note* Use of the grass obstacles arena will be dependent on ground conditions and lack of rain close to the event! No rain dancing!!!! Obstacles course map will be issued closer to date dependent on weather! Please keep your hooves crossed!
MRWEQ Member's Training Day
Riders will be split up into training teams with similar horse/ rider combinations where possible, to train together and support each other at the levels they will be competing at in 2025, with a view to helping support each other to move up through the levels of working equitation with progressive training of both horse and rider.
*It is rider's responsibility to know the updated rulebook (2024). This will be an ANWEL event using the ANWEL dressage tests & updated rule books.
Which Level is right for you? Please follow below link to a free download of the ANWEL rulebook, levels information and dressage tests....
https://anwe.org.au/learn/
- Level 1 - Introductory - walk / trot everything - the purpose in all phases is to introduce new riders / combinations to the working equitation competition. No canter allowed. No speed events. Can not do cattle/mechanical cow.
- Level 2 - Preparatory - mainly trot, starting to learn where to canter on course. This level has been introduced for horses who are ready to execute some canter on an Ease of handling course.
- Level 3 - Preliminary - ease of handling is ideally canter most of the course, progressive transitions up and down allowing trot through changes of lead. Obstacle course is still able to be trotted, but will be marked accordingly.
- Level 4 - Debutante W/F - introduces walk through changes of lead, counter canter and more lateral work (DW) and Flying changes (DF)
Montana’s Run Working Equitation Inc. (MRWEQ) has a dedicated training venue FOR OUR MRWEQ MEMBERS to further the training of horse and rider combinations. We will be focusing our training days on helping our member's, whose goal it is to be actively training for competitions in a fun, supportive and respectful team environment. Riders will already need to have a good understanding of the WEQ rulebooks, as the training format will be similar to competitions. What's even better, as the club grounds are a dedicated WEQ venue, there will be minimal set-up and pack away for riders. Our Members can turn up, saddle up, report for gear check and riders briefing and then ride!
221 Sandy Creek Rd, Mount Vincent
The entrance gate for the property is 2.21km from Leggetts drive intersection on the left hand side (M1 side of the road). It is just a driveway & gates entrance on Sandy creek rd. There is a white sign on the side of the road with property name "Montana's Run". Follow the long driveway into property. Take the two bends slow and wide with floats/trucks. When you go over the bridge, go up the hill past the large shed. Horse floats take the driveway to the left for float parking.
Training day requirements
- Training days will only be open to riding members of MRWEQ inc. to meet our insurance guidelines.
- You will need to bring sufficient food, water & buckets for your horse. We are on tank water, with no access to town water facilities. Please clean up manure.
- Helmets must be worn and always fastened whilst riding.
- No dogs are to be brought with you (there are plenty available on the property for cuddle therapy already).
Cost: $70/horse & rider combination with instructor