NEWSLETTERS
DRESSAGE DRAWS
RESULTS
EA DRESSAGE TESTS
Download current EA Dressage Tests here. (Preliminary to Advanced).MARC is situated at Maryborough Showgrounds & Equestrian Complex, Maryborough's fabulous Showground Equestrian Facility, which is conveniently located on the Bruce Highway just north of Maryborough, Queensland.
Maryborough Showgrounds & Equestrian Complex caters for all equestrian disciplines and includes an indoor arena, huge main showgrounds arena, full campdrafting arena, cutting pen and a recently constructed large outdoor sand arena.
We have 150 stables, excellent cattle yards, clean amenity blocks and full catering facilities adjacent to most areas.
The Maryborough Active Riders Club has approximately 100 members and includes riders and non riding family members ranging from toddlers right through to seniors.
We presently cater for Show and Dressage enthusiasts and our aim is to promote safe riding practice. We provide regular clinics, schools, competitions and fun days to accommodate all levels of riders.
Our goals include the continual growth of the Club and improvements of our assets along with technological advancement to make our club accessible to all.
Apart from regular MARC Days, the Club runs two major open events each year; namely, the Fraser Coast Dressage Championships and the Fraser Coast All Breeds Show.Please send all correspondence via email to a committee member below, or mail to P. O. Box 563, Maryborough, Qld 4650.
Members are encouraged to participate at all our Competition Days and points are awarded throughout the year to riders and their mounts, culminating in the High Point Award Presentations Dinner each December. These Awards are presented at our end of year celebrations.
President
Julie Berthelsen
Vice President
Marilyn Costigan - marilyn.costigan@hotmail.com
Secretary
Julie Donovan - juliethepom@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Sue Thurlow
Grants Officer
Lori Keevers - lorik@stepsgroup.com.au
Showhorse Co-ordinator
Zoe McManus
Ph: 0400 506 706
Email: marc.showhorse12@hotmail.com
Showhorse Assistant
Petrina Gear - russell.gear@bigpond.com
Dressage Co-ordinator
Leah Cantle - leahcantle@bigpond.com
Dressage Co-ordinator's Assistant - Jessica Hobson
Email: Jessica_Hobson@health.qld.gov.au
Jessica has been around horses her whole life and got her first pony at just ten years of age. After attending pony club for 5 years at the Glasshouse Mountains and Caboolture she then joined the Caboolture Dressage Group where she remained a member for five years.
During her time with Caboolture Dressage, she held the positions of Junior Vice President and Official Judges Co-ordinator. She was also was a member of the Queensland EFA Young Riders Dressage Squad in 2003.
Following her stint with the EFA Squad, Jessica took a couple of years off to breed some foals from her mares and moved from Caboolture to Maryborough for work. Jess works as a Health Information Manager for the Maryborough & Hervey Bay Hospitals.
Jessica joined M.A.R.C. in 2006 and competes regularly on her chestnut mare. She also now competes on her 4yo gelding in both Dressage and Hacking. Jessica is aiming to train her gelding to Medium Level Dressage in the next 3 years.
Dressage Co-ordinator's Assistants
Lyn Larkin
Jennifer Watterson - jenwatterson@bigpond.com
Newsletter Editor
Jennifer Watterson
Email: jenwatterson@bigpond.com
Website Management
Carmen Hunn
Email: carmen@photosbycarmen.com.au
Carmen has been an active member for many years taking on the past roles of Show Horse Co-ordinator and the Secretary positions whilst riding her horse Bravehart.
These days Carmen is a non rider due to injury, so she has combined her passion for horses with her second passion, photography.
- Highplains Stud - Australian Stockhorses
- Anfield Arabians (Old Site)
- Anfield Arabians (New Site under construction)
- Swingtime Performance Horses
- Photos By Carmen
Canelands Nursery & Stockfeeds
Now Supplying a huge range of stockfeeds and animal products. It’s worth the drive - Woods Road, Nikenbah.
Riverina Cool & Calm Equestrian Mix $17.50
Lucerne Hay $22.00 per bale
Micronised Barley Flakes $15.20
Cool Horse & Pony Pellets $10.40
Ecomony Horse Mix $18.20
Mitavite extra cool $19.50
Mitavite breeder $27.00
Lucerne Chaff 25Kg $33.00
Prydes, Omega and Hy Gain feeds now in stock and plenty more.
Delivery and mobile Eftpos available
Ph: 4128 1636
Please note new Equestrian Australia rulings for Stallions at Dressage Days (including MARC) as of 1st January, 2011. All Stallions must now wear Compulsory Stallion Discs and your trailer / truck must also denote that a Stallion is with that vehicle. Only approved EA discs are permitted. Stallion Identification packs (incl Discs) are available for purchase from EA. Please refer to Page 9 of MARC February Newsletter for further details.
Just wanted to say thanks for a great weekend.
Obviously a lot of hard work went on behind the scenes, and the show was a credit to you and your team.
Even the weather was kind!!!
Cheers
Andrea & Calais - All Breeds Show 2010
We would just like to congratulate your club on a well run and organised weekend, we travelled 5 hours to compete and will certainly be attending again, the stewards and organisers could not have been more helpful...your show was a delight to attend.
Mark and Julie - All Breeds Show 2010
Just a quick email to say thanks for running such a fantastic event on the weekend… The grounds are just super…. And sooooo horse friendly. Will definitely be back next year and will pass the word around…. To come to FRASER COAST ALL BREEDS in Sept 2011.
Judy - All Breeds Show 2010
Just a quick note to say thanks to you and all your fellow Committee members for running a great show. What an unreal venue for a Show. I will certainly be passing the word around of your great event and we will definately be back next year.....
All Breeds Show 2010