Rallies and Instructors

 

 

ERARC rallies are held on the first Tuesday and third Saturday of each month, starting at 10.30 am, except in summer (usually Jan-Feb), when they start at 10.00 am to avoid the worst of the heat. In March we also hold three "Twilight" rallies: click here for all details.

Linda, Melinda and Vicki warming up before their lesson.

Often there are additional rallies on Tuesdays, which cost $20 per session. These depend on getting sufficient riders to make them cost effective (normally at least three). We usually have two such rallies a month, giving our members an average of four opportunities a month to ride under instruction.

Please check the Calendar for the latest rallly details and remember to let us know if you will attend, to assist in booking instructors.

Instructor Profiles

 

 

Our club is fortunate to have some great regular instructors at our rallies and their experience and dedication are a big asset to the club. Regular instructors include:

Jennie Crowley

 


Jennie on her PSG horse
‘Lets Get Rhythm’
Jennie is a well known figure within the EA and ARC community. Jennie is not only an accomplished competitor, but is also a highly experienced instructor bringing a wealth of knowledge to pupils at all levels. Jennie has enjoyed success on her PSG horse ‘Lets Get Rhythm’ and has had many other successful horses. She has trained at the highest levels in Australia and Germany and concentrates on producing horses and riders with solid, correct training. Jennie is both approachable and friendly and is happy to provide advice to riders.
Viv Axton

 

Viv riding her mow retired FEI
horse 'Belcam Castello'

Viv's previous FEI horse 'Splash II', now unfortunately deceased

Viv is an accomplished FEI rider who was successful on her PSG horse ‘Splash 11’ and is now competing at Elementary with ‘San Remo B’, quickly making her way through the dressage ranks again. A well known ‘jack of all trades’ Viv also has a background in eventing and is able to provide advice on all disciplines.

When Viv is not competing, she judges dressage and teaches Equine Studies at Box Hill TAFE.
Each year students are invited to nominate the teacher whom they consider to have 'gone the extra mile' to inspire, encourage and nurture their learning experience at the Institute. In 2006 Viv Axton was the winner. In 2011 one of her students gained the top score in the State.

A highly experienced instructor, Viv enjoys teaching riders at all levels and injects enthusiasm and confidence into her pupils.
Jennifer Smith

 


Jennifer on 'Broadway Belladonna", competing at Samford, Qld
Jennifer is a Life Member of our club and was our Secretary for twelve years. In addition to instructing for ERARC, she also instructs at other HRCAV clubs and pony clubs. She is an HRCAV Senior Dressage Judge and is a member of the HRCAV Dressage Sub-Committee. In 2006 she received the HRCAV 100-Point Dressage award and, in 2009, she received the HRCAV Meritorious Service Award.

A secondary teacher of many years experience, she is also a qualified NCAS Equestrian coach.