Hurstbridge District Adult Riding Club was established in 1984 to offer a friendly, relaxed, and supportive environment to local riders. Most years we run official fundraising competitions in Dressage and Show Jumping, and occasionally Showing. We may also run a ‘Mock Dressage Days’, lunches, trail rides, and other social functions throughout the year. Whatever role you take in our club, we hope you find friendship and a supportive environment. Whether you become an active committee member, a social associate member, or a regular competitor – we welcome you, and your input.

FACILITIES

Our grounds are in a parkland reserve on the creek flats behind St Peters Church in Hurstbridge. We share these grounds with Hurstbridge Pony Club. There are five 60×20 sand arenas, a 40×20 sand arena, a small cross-country course, showjumping/games equipment, spacious club rooms, toilets, float parking, horse yards, and a wash bay. For safety reasons, the gates to the grounds are kept locked when not in use and closed when in use. Please contact our club secretary for a key. Always shut the gate after going through and lock the gate if you are last to leave.

HDARC is affiliated with the Horse Riding Clubs Association Victoria (www.hrcav.com.au) which has approximately 250 clubs and over 6,500 members. Our members must be members of the HRCAV. The HRCAV provides mandatory accident and indemnity insurance, and access to HRCAV competitions through its level assessment system. HRCAV website and monthly newsletter; ‘Chaff Chat’ has a calendar of events and entry forms for competitions.

We aim to secure the best instructors possible. The dressage and jumping sub-committees consistently seek feedback to ensure member’s needs are met. We seek qualified instructors with professional knowledge, practical experience, a positive attitude, and an ability to provide a safe, supportive and encouraging lesson to all riders, whatever level. Instructors and clinics are usually published in the newsletter or on the website, and we are always open to suggestions.

Our committee meets once a month, usually on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, in the evening. We encourage members to become actively involved. Any members are welcome to attend for interest or to suggest an agenda item. Committee contact details are listed under the contact tab on the website. The AGM is held each November to elect the committee and office bearers, from our existing members, and all members are welcome. Remember these positions are unpaid and voluntary so be kind to our committee they put in a lot of hours so that our club runs smoothly.

OUR SPONSORS

For all your horse, rider, horse health and nutrition, feed, dog, and stable needs Hurstbridge Saddlery has you covered. Visit the shot at 942 Heidelberg-Kinglake Road Hurstbridge or visit the website.

Hurstbridge Saddlery

Jake Rushton Sales consultant 0409 963 489 have been long-time sponsors and supporters of our adult riding club for many years. Their support continues with our upcoming mid-week dressage day.  Jake lives in the area and are great with large property owners. Please support those that support our club and events. Visit the Jellis Craig website for more information.

Jellis Craig North East Real Estate Agents

For all your printing needs please support our sponsor – ADS AUSTRALIA is a wide format digital print company based in Melbourne. Specialising in wide-format print, custom finishing, print management, and distribution in the retail space. We produce a variety of products such as standee’s, posters, decals, bollards, and bespoke packaging.  For more information visit the ADS website or speak to Sharlene Wright an HDARC member.

ADS AUSTRALIA

Many thanks to Hurstbridge Diamond Creek Eltham Doreen-Mernda Kinglake Community Branches Bendigo Bank for their generous sponsorship. Community banking is based on a ‘profit-with-purpose’ model, which means profits are returned directly to our community,  and we are very thankful to them.

Hurstbridge Diamond Creek Eltham Doreen-Mernda Kinglake Community Branches Bendigo Bank