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Avon Valley Riding Club

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We are a riding club in the Avon Valley based at Northam Equestrian Grounds. Our regular rally is on the 4th Saturday of the month (this can be subject to the occasional change due to special circumstances).
We usually offer a dressage lesson and a jumping/pole (or second flat work lesson) per rally. We cater for all levels or horses and riders.
New members are always welcome. Whether you're just starting out, just getting back into the saddle, or an experienced rider, our club provides a friendly atmosphere for all riders.

Rallies: every 4th Saturday of the month
 
Please check our Facebook page for upcoming events.

Situated: Northam Equestrian Park, Clarke Street Northam
President:  Andrea Bear - 0447 780 874
Secretary/Treasurer: Rachel Hilfers - 0447 070 524
avonvalleyarc@outlook.com



Avon Valley ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Bakers Hill ARC

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Bakers Hill ARC is a small club based on the outskirts of the Avon Valley. Each year the club hosts 10 rallies as well as a range of extra events including show jumping training and competition days, dressage training days and extra clinics from time to time.
The aim of our club is to give our members a chance to increase their riding skills in a supportive, social and fun environment.


Situated: Bakers Hill Equestrian Centre. Shingle Hill Road, Bakers Hill
President: Nicky Cresswell
Vice President: Michelle Hall
Treasurer: Shelley Hall
Secretary: Georgia Trainor
​Email:
bakershillarc@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/bakershillarc/aboutus.htm


​The dates for our events in 2019 are:
  • Bakers Hill ARC Dressage Training Day - Sunday the 7th of April
  • Bakers Hill ARC Show jumping Competition – Sunday the 9th of June
  • Bakers Hill ARC Dressage Day – Sunday the 6th of October

For more information on the Bakers Hill ARC and possible membership please contact the committee members listed via the Bakers Hill ARC email.
Bakers Hill ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Baldivis Adult Riders Club

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We are a fun and friendly club catering for riders 18+ of all abilities. Come and ride independently or join an instructor led class. New members welcome.


Email: baldivisadultriders@gmail.com

2019 dates:

  • April 14th - dressage encouragement show and show jumping
  • April 28th - Rally
  • May 11th - Rally
  • June 29th - Rally, AGM and join up day
  • July 28th - Rally
  • August 10th - Rally
  • August 31st - September 1st- Ann Montgomery clinic
  • October 6th - Rally
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Baldivis ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Brookleigh Adult Riding Club

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Brookleigh Dressage Club has been established for the sole purpose of running competitions for Competitor, Participant and ARC club riders. The competitions will be professional with a friendly and encouraging atmosphere, achieved through the social and intimate feel of Brookleigh Estate. 
Competitions are boutique and scheduled over one, two and three days, they are hosted int he beautiful indoor arena. The indoor arena at Brookleigh Estate is dry in winter and wonderfully cool in summer, allowing competitions all year round. 

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday 26th, 27th & 28th April, 2019 Brookleigh Dressage Club 
HP Series 1 - Official Competition Participant & Competitive, Pony Classes – FEI – Para

Saturday - 11th May 2019 TD/Protocol Day
Saturday - 25th May 2019 - 
Brookleigh Dressage Club Members Only 
In- house Competition

Saturday - 8th June 2019- 
Brookleigh Dressage Club - Rally

Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 21st, 22nd & 23rd June, 2019 Brookleigh Dressage Club 
HP Series 2 - Official Competition Participant & Competitive, Pony Classes – FEI – Para - Freestyle

Sunday - 14th July, 2019 - 
Brookleigh Dressage Club Members Only 
In-house Competition

Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 9th, 10th & 11th August, 2019 Brookleigh Dressage Club 
HP Series 3 - Official Competition Participant & Competitive, Pony Classes – FEI – Para - Freestyle

Saturday - 24th August 2019 - 
Brookleigh Dressage Club - Rally

Sunday - 29th September 2019 -
Brookleigh Dressage Club members Only 
In–house Competition

Saturday - 26th October 2019 TD/Protocol Day
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 8th, 9th & 10th November, 2019 Brookleigh Spring into 2020 Official Competition Participant & Competitive, Pony Classes – FEI - Para
Brookleigh Dressage Club - click here to find us on Facebook

Dressage Association of Western Australia

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The Dressage Association of Western Australia was formed in 1978 as an incorporated body to provide top level coaching at a reasonable cost to people of all ages and abilities to assist the development of dressage riders, trainers and judges in WA. The club is located at the Magenup Equestrian Centre, DeHaer Rd, Wandi. 
DAWA currently has a total of 74 members and meets one day a month from March to November. Riders are grouped according to horse and rider ability and coached by accredited NCAS instructors. In addition to organising monthly rallies, DAWA coordinates clinics by local and overseas instructors and runs one official dressage competition each year and many training days throughout the year. 
DAWA maintains a consistent level of membership by being supportive of and proactive to dressage riders' requirements. Consequently DAWA members have enjoyed considerable success at State and National Championships.

2019 Clinic dates:
  • March 9th Rally
  • April 13th Rally
  • April 14th Training Day 
  • May 11th Rally
  • June 8th Rally
  • June 9th Training Day 
  • July 13th Rally
  • August 10th Rally
  • September 14th Rally
  • September 15th Training Day
  • October 12th Rally
  • November 9th Final Rally and AGM

​President: Sharon Gurney
Vice President: Helen Bennett
Treasurer: Diana Pethick
Secretary: Didy Massey
Rally Organiser: Kaz Hardy
Committee: Georgina Pyle
Email: dressageassocwa@gmail.com

Website:www.dressageassocwa.com.au/index.html 
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DAWA - click here to find us on Facebook

Dryandra Equestrian Association

Our club caters for a variety of disciplines; Eventing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Agility, Horse Mastership and Show Horse. We hold regular events and clinics in these disciplines as well as a monthly Adult rider rallies.
Dryandra EA - click here to find us on Facebook

Eastern Wheatbelt Riding Club

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Eastern Wheatbelt Riding Club Inc was formed to allow adult riders in the Wheatbelt region to attend rallies, clinics and lessons without having to travel to Perth. We provide a range of rally activities in a supportive and friendly environment. New members are always welcome. Please visit our website for more information, or find us on Facebook.

Website: www.easternwheatbeltridingclub.com
E-mail: info@easternwheatbeltridingclub.com
Phone: 0421 345 462
President: Emma Crofts

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Eastern Wheatbelt ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Gidgegannup Dressage Club

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The Gidgegannup Dressage Club Inc., founded in the year 2001, is a non-for profit organisation with the aim to offer its members an avenue to improve their Dressage riding and training skills through monthly rally days, with accredited and supportive instructors.
The Gidgegannup Dressage Club Inc. meets every second Saturday of the month, from February through to November, offering lessons (up to 2 riders per lesson) from Preparatory through to Advanced level at the Gidgegannup Showgrounds. 
In 2019 we are also offering regular rally opportunities on selected week days especially suited for those members who are otherwise busy on weekends.
Throughout the year, the Gidgegannup Dressage Club Inc. also holds clinic days, training days, social gatherings and the very popular Gidgegannup Dressage Club Competition in March.
The Gidgegannup Dressage Club Inc. is an Equestrian Australia associated club and is run by its members.
The Gidgegannup Dressage Club Inc. welcomes new members and if you are interested in joining the club you can find more information on the Membership page of our website.

Website: www.gidgegannupdressageclub.com/members.php
Email: gidge.dressage.president@gmail.com
​President: Danielle Risbey

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Gidgegannup Dressage Club - click here to find us on Facebook

Gidgegannup Equestrian Association

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Website: www.gidgearc.webs.com http;//gidgearc.webs.com/
Email:  gidgearc@yahoo.com.au
President: Tracy Dow
Vice President: Susan Hilbert
Secretary: Sonya Laidley
Treasurer: Susan Clarkson


GEA caters to all levels of adult riders and disciplines. We offer a safe and supportive environment amongst like-minded people to further your equestrian pursuits, whether for pleasure or competition. We hold rallies on the 3rd Sunday of each month (excluding Dec-Jan)and Friday rallies normally on the 1st Friday of the month, with qualified instructors and a range of lesson formats including flatwork, poles, jumping, formation riding, working equitation, XC, Jump X, ground work and desensitisation games. We also host specialised Saturday rallies, clinics, in house competitions and inter-club competitions.
 
Link to our 2020 Full Membership form is here: https://www.gidgearc.com/2020-membership-application
And Mid-year Membership is here: https://www.gidgearc.com/mid-year-membership



Gidgegannup ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Gnangara Adult Equestrian Club

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Gnangara Adult Equestrian Club (GAEC) has been established and based around the Swan Valley area since 1983, with the aim of providing adult riders a variety of coaches to help improve their confidence, riding and equitation skills in a friendly and encouraging social club atmosphere.  
2019 is an exciting change with a move to a new home grounds of  Bella View, based on West Swan Road, Belhus. This facility has a lovely breezy indoor as well as outdoor arena. A peaceful, beautiful and tranquil venue!  
Coaching is provided by qualified instructors, and club days are held on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month. Lessons are available for all different levels, and we offer groundwork-ridden, flatwork for green horse / rider to advanced, gymnastic flat (poles), and jumping.  
Additional clinics and training days are held to assist and encourage riders to participate in ARCA challenges as well as social events held throughout the year.
 Membership and uniforms via:
www.nominate.com.au/clubs/RegistrationInformation.aspx?CID=133
Email: gnangaraaec@hotmail.com

Post: PO Box 2171 Midland 6936

Gnangara ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Horsemens Adult Riding Club

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Horsemens ARC

Horsemens ARC is most importantly about fun and a mutual love of horses!

Meeting once a month on a Friday at the SEC, we cater for all riding levels & many different disciplines. We offer members 2x 1hr lessons on Rally Day and some 25-30 classes to choice from with Flatwork, Flatwork with Poles, Gridwork, Jumping, Cross Country & Horsemanship (Groundwork).

We understand that some of our riders are looking to really improve their riding and their horse, while others might be just looking for a fun day out & a little ‘me-time’. Whatever your reason, Horsemens offers an inclusive, friendly environment to enjoy with your equine friend.

Email: 
 horsemensarc@hotmail.com

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Kelmscott Adult Riding Club

 KARC is a local equine sporting group that meets on the third Saturday of every month for fun and fitness for horse and rider. In the spirit of community values, teamwork and life long learning, members receive lessons from two qualified instructors on the disciplines of dressage and jumping. With members of all ages 18-60+ adult riding clubs all over the nation encourage a healthy and social lifestyle and reward active participation whilst teaching sound animal care.

Kelmscott Adult Riders is situated at Riverside Pony Club, Palomino Reserve, Champion Lakes
For Rally Visitors, or to request enrolment pack contact
kelmscottadultriders@outlook.com

2019 Committee
​President: Cara Rickman
kelmscottadultriders@outlook.com
Vice President: Sue Hale
Secretary: Nicole Groves
Treasurer: Karen Wood
Website
www.kelmscottadultriders.webs.com
Membership Officer: Nicole Groves
Rally/Guest Rider Organiser: Tina Larcombe-Day 
2019 Rally dates:
  • February 16th (twilight sundowner - 1 lesson)
  • March 9th
  • April 20th
  • May 18th
  • June 15th
  • 20th July
  • July 20th
  • 17th August
  • 21st September
  • 12th October
  • 9th November

​We are happy to announce Eventing in the KARC will be October 19th, 2019.
Kelmscott ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Magenup Adult Riding Group

Where everyone is welcome no matter what you ride or who you are.

Magenup Adult Riders is an Adult riding club providing tuition in flatwork, jumping, dressage and cross country.  We meet monthly at Magenup Equestrian Centre, De Haer Road, WANDI.  
Whether you're just starting out, just getting back into the saddle, or are an already experienced rider, our club provides a friendly atmosphere for you to get the most out of your partnership with your horse.  
Our monthly guest speakers provide information and expertise on all manner of topics related to horse ownership.  Throughout the year, we also hold shows, dressage days, fun days and social gatherings. 
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We ensure a confidence building environment where you and your horse can feel safe. Spectators are always welcome, and if you would like more information on how to join our club, check out our website for further details.


President – Gillian Ingham
Vice President – Cynthia Bailey
Secretary – Linda Andrews
Treasurer – Kerry Dyjak


Magenup 2020 Clinic Dates:
 The last Sunday of the month Feb through to Nov.



Magenup 2020 Show Dates:
  • March 22nd ARAC Challenge Hickstead
  •  May 24th - Hack Show
  • July 19th - Dressage & Showjumping Comp
  • September 19th Dressage training Day

Website: www.magenupadultriders.com
Email: info@magenupadultriders.com​
Magenup ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Moora and Districts Horsemens Association


Murray RC - click here to find us on Facebook

Orange Grove ARC

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Website: www.orangegrovearc.com
President: Nicky Munro
Contact Number: 0411 600 074
Email: nicky@researchsolutions.com.au
Address: Grant Street Orange Grove Western Australia

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Orange Grove ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Peel Metropolitan Adult Riders Inc.

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​Peel Metropolitan Adult Riders was founded in 2011 to bring together like-minded people 18 years old and over to learn, socialize and support each other in the spirit of ‘have a go.’ We aim to cater for, and be accepting of, a broad range of riders of all skill levels and diverse interests, with a wide variety of mounts.

Rallies are run every month from February through to October and the year ends in November with a Fun Day. Riders are entitled to 1 flatwork and 1 show jumping lesson at a rally, with opportunities to have cross country and games lessons when there is enough interest from members.

For anyone who wishes to ‘try before they buy’, Peel allows guest riders to attend rallies. Email the secretary for further information.

President: Aileen Dooley
Secretary: Samantha Sparrowhawk 
peelmetroarc@gmail.com 
website: www.peeladultriders.com
Address: King Road, Oldbury

Our 2019 rally dates are:
  • February 16th
  • March 9th
  • April 13th
  • May 18th
  • June 8th
  • July 20th
  • August 17th
  • September 21st
  • October 12th
  • November 16th (Fun Day and AGM)









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Peel Metropolitan - click here to find us on Facebook

Sustainable Equitation

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Looking for an adult riding club where you’ll learn about evidence based training, work consistently with two coaches and have real support achieving your goals?
The Sustainable Equitation ARC has been formed to provide a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment for riders of all levels. The club will provide consistent coaching based on the principles of equitation science. We’re still open for members and we even offer ‘try-before-you-buy’ rallies at the start of the season so you can check it out before you join up!

Presidents: Sophie Warren/Dr. Portland Jones​
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website: www.sustainableequitation.com.au/adult-riding-club.html
2020 rally dates (dates may be subject to change):
  • Sunday March 15th
  • Sunday  April 19th
  • Sunday May 24th
  • Sunday June 21st
  • Sunday​ July 19th
  • ​Sunday August 16th
  • Sunday September 13th
  • Sunday October 25th
  • Sunday December 13th Xmas wind up and Lunch 
  • ​Tuesday  February 11th
  • Tuesday March 3rd
  • ​Tuesday April 7th
  • Tuesday June 30th
  • Tuesday July  28th
  • Tuesday August 25th
  • ​Tuesday September 22nd
  • Tuesday 1st December
  • Members are welcome to come to both midweek and weekend rallies if thet chose. Members are welcome to bring a friend along to a rally if they think they might be interested in joining.​
Sustainable Equitation - click here to find us on Facebook

Wallangarra Adult Riders Club


Wallangarra Adult Riders is a horse riding club for 18 year-olds and over. The club runs rallies on the grounds of Fletcher Park, Moore Street in Wungong, just off the South-West Highway on the edge of Armadale. The grounds include an enclosed showjumping arena, as well as an extensive cross country course with jumps ranging from E Grade up to B Grade. Monthly rallies are run throughout the year, from February to December, as well as our annual club event, usually an ODE which is ran by the club once or twice a year.




Rally days are usually held on the first Sunday of each month.


The usual routine for a rally is:
  • A newsletter is sent (by email) prior to each rally. This will tell you the expected activities and instructors for the next rally day. RSVP the rally 
All levels of riders are welcome.

2020 Exec Committee
President - Catherine Macey
Vice President - Tina Larcombe-Day
Treasurer - Karen Nelson
Secretary - Meredith Kessell

New member/visitor enquiries:
 wallangarraarc@gmail.com
Website: http://wallangarraadultriders.webs.com/
Wallangara ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Wanneroo Adult Equestrian Club

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 WAECI meets at the fantastic Whiteman Equestrian Park on Gnangara Road in Whiteman, WA. With four large arenas, a cross country course, yards and a club house, our grounds make a lovely venue for all our rallies and events. 
 
Rallies are held on the first Saturday of every month from February to November and provide a fun, friendly and supportive environment. We have a variety of lessons, including flatwork, groundwork, novelties, poles, show-jumping and cross country. We also regularly invite guest speakers to give informative demonstrations.
 
Along with rallies we host a variety of shows which we are known for our supportive, encouraging and most of all fun atmosphere. 
 
If you are unsure, come down meet us and get a feel for the club before you join, everyone is welcome!
 
Contact: rallycoordinator@hotmail.com
Or visit: https://waeci.org.au/

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​Wooroloo Adult Riding Club

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Wooroloo Adult Riding Club offers a  relaxed environment for you and your horse.  Our rallies are the 1st Saturday afternoon and the 3rd Sunday morning of the month.




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2019 Wooroloo Important dates:
  • February 3rd - Enrolment Rally combined with the Pony Club Enrolment Rally and Car Boot Sale
  • February 10th - Dressage Series Day 1 
  • February 24th - Dressage Series Day 2 
  • March 9th - Rally
  • March 10th - Dressage Series Day 3 
  • April 14th - Rally
  • May 12th - Rally
  • June 9th - Rally
  • July 14th - Rally
Rest of 2019 TBC
Wooroloo ARC - click here to find us on Facebook

Zamia

Since our founding in 1974, Zamia Adult Riding Club has provided an opportunity for adults to improve their equestrian skills, held competitions and organised rally days for members, where quality instruction is provided at a minimal price.
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Trail rides, social functions, gymkhanas and other special events are decided upon each season in response to member feedback. We have rallies twice a month on the first Saturday and third Wednesday.

​Website:
 www.zamiaarc.org.au
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