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Dates 9 - 16 October Minimum Age 30 women and men Venue Blatherskite Park, Len Kittle Drv Sports Levy $70 per person (maximum 2 horses per discipline) Events Dressage, Western Events, Showjumping, Harness, Novelties, Riding and Hacking To view the program for the Equestrian events please Click Here . Age Groups 30 - 44, 45 - 59, 60+ (age groups may vary depending on the discipline. A detailed form will be mailed to you upon receipt of your registration) Organiser Equestrian Management Group Coordinator Sue Wharton (0438 214 120) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Welcome I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all old and new competitors to the 2010 Alice Springs Masters Games. Competitors and spectators can expect an exciting line up of events to be held at Blatherskite Park on Len Kittle Drive. Blatherskite Park is situated at the base of the beautiful MacDonnell Ranges and is about a 7 minute drive from the town centre. Camping and stabling facilities are available at a small fee. Competition includes Dressage, Western, Hacking and Riding, Harness, Show Jumping and Novelty events. Equestrian has been a part of the Masters Games since the second Games and has had competitiors from all over Australia. I would like to express my thanks to all the people who are travelling to Alice Springs to compete in the Equestrian events as we all know the effort and expense involved in travelling with horses is huge. There will be a riders brief on Saturday 9th October at 11am at Blatherskite Park. All competitors must attend this briefing. If you are unable to attend, could you please phone Sue and let me know. Best of luck to all riders and enjoy the 2010 Friendly Games. Sue Wharton General Information Rules and Regulations To view the Rules and Regulations please Click Here . Sports Medicine Just a reminder to all riders that the temperature can be quite warm in October so please remember to drink a lot of water and apply sunscreen. It is not the responsibility of the Sports Medicine person to make sure that you drink enough water. Stabling and Camping There is stabling and camping available at Blatherskite Park. If you require a stable or you are interested in camping, could you please contact Sue Wharton and not Blatherskite Park. The park is locked at certain times of the day and if you are planning on camping we will have to arrange a key for you. Facilities Refreshments will be available from the grounds when there is competition on. Amenities Toilets and change rooms are available on site. Access ramp to the clubhouse. Shading There is limited shading for spectators. Please remember your hats. Seating There will be some seating available. Spectators and riders may wish to bring their own deck chairs. Medal Presentation A medal presentation for all disciplines will be held on Friday night. I will keep you posted on details as they are finalised. For competitors who are unable to attend the presentation can you please let me know as we will make other arrangements for you to receive your medals. Opening Ceremony Refreshments and entertainment will be provided while participants wait in position to create a lively and social atmosphere whilst bars and food stalls will operate for spectators at ANZAC Oval. Please come along and support Equestrian in you Riding attire, or dress up and bring your hobby horse. It is all about fun. |
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 June 2010 ) |
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