Monthly Meetings 2012

Please note the dates for LEGS monthly meetings for 2012:

Meetings are held at the Marburg Community Hall first week of the month. 

Agenda items are to be forwarded to the Secretary by phone or in writing, by the Friday preceding the meeting. 
Secretary: Wendy Palmer 07 54654 523 / 0413 331 627  or Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

Please note monthly meetings will commence at 7pm from May to September inclusive:

February Monday 6th 7:30pm

March 6th 7:30pm

April 3rd 7:30pm

May 1st 7:00pm

June 5th 7:00pm

July 3rd 7:00pm

August 7th 7:00pm

September 4th 7:00pm

October 2nd 7:30pm

November 6th 7:30pm

AGM: (TBC) November 17th Following on from the Twilight Freestyle and Exhibition Competition

Advertising in the Newsletter
We run a FOR SALE page in our newsletter.  If you have an item for sale: tack, horse, clothing, service etc, please contact: Leane Williams 07 54268825  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Classified ads are free for LEG members and will run for two months unless notified otherwise.
For LEG members who have their own business and would like to advertise it in the newsletter, the cost is $20.00 for the year.  Advert size will be business card on 1/8th page.
Non-LEG members who would like to advertise in the newsletter, the cost is $5.00 per issue or $50.00 per year.  Advert size will be business card or 1/8th page.

Order form for LEG Shirts
The perfect way to show your support for the club, and ideal for wearing at our Members Day Competitions.
Contact: Leane Williams This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Blue Cards
It appears that we are all being 'encouraged' to possess Blue Cards if we have any juniors in our sporting clubs.  We hope that all members will apply for a Blue Card.  There is no cost to the member, but to apply for a Blue Card a member must supply two forms of personal identification, complete an application form which is then signed by Marcella Maycock once she has sighted the personal idenficiation (which can be any 2 from a range - passport, medicare card, licence, credit card, rates notice, phone bill etc.).
Unfortunately, this must be done in person so we are hoping that at competitions we will be able to assist all club members to apply for a Blue Card.  If you already hold a Blue Card please let Mars know, otherwise make sure that you have some personal identification at the next competition so that an application can be made.
We understand that this is a sensitive issue and appreciate that you may want to discuss matters further with us before applying.  Please don't hesitate to contact a committee member for more information.
Anyone wishing to apply for a Blue Card, please contact Marcella on 5464 2413 to arrange the appropriate paper work.

No Smoking Policy at Events
The EFA has a "No Smoking Policy".  This policy does NOT allow smoking in the arena and in or around the canteen and gear steward areas.

Dress Standards for Official & Members Days

As we have quite a number of new members I thought it may be helpful to mention what is acceptable dress for our competitions.
Member's day competitions are very relaxed but nevertheless, safety cannot be compromised.  Smooth soled boots, a safety helmet and gloves are compulsory and sleeveless shirts are not acceptable.  Coloured jods are OK as are coloured shirts/polo shirts - preferably something with a collar.  We are hoping that club members will wear the new LEG polo shirts that are now available.  Of course, if you wish to wear a coat and tie, you can.
EFA rules apply to the horses tack (www.equestrian.org.au) - same as for official competitions.

Stock Saddles may be used: If used they must have a girth or surcingle or Bates Patent and Surcingle

Boots
Short boots (black/brown only) and short boots with matching black or brown gaiters (with or without black/brown hunting tops) and long brown boots can only be worn up to advanced level.  Long black boots (Top Boots) can be worn at all levels, including FEI.

Bits
Bits must be made of metal - can be different metals or metal covered with rubber or synthetic material.  All parts of the bit coming into contact with the horse's mouth must be of metal and shall be rounded, smooth and not ridged, sharp or corrugated.
Military personnel or police may wear service dress if they wish when competing.

Dressage Queensland Labels
For Official Competitions Only:

All members that currently hold EA performance cards will note that Dressage Queensland have provided labels with all the necessary information on them to allow you to use them on your entries to events.  Please use these labels and encourage all the competition organisers that you have contact with to request entrants to use them as well.  The purpose of the labels is to make the filling out of entry forms easier and to ensure that the entry results at the conclusion of competition and their subsequent uploading into the database is as accurate and efficient as possible.  The labels also guarantee to event organisers that you are fully paid up as a competitor, you hold a performance card and your horse is registered for competition purposes.
It DOES make it so much easier for those organising the competition to have your full and correct details when receiving your entry.  It is a waste of someone's time and money (in phone calls) when registration numbers have to be found because you have incorrectly or incompletely filled out the form.  The labels also indicate that you and your horse are both current EA members.  USING THE LABELS SAVES TIME!