GOULBURN VALLEY REINING HORSE
ASSOCIATION
TASMANIAN DIVISION
The GVRHA-TD or
Tasmanian Reining Group was formed in 2009 when a dedicated group of Tasmanian
Reiners decided that Tasmanians shouldn’t miss out on the fastest growing and
one of the most fun equestrian sports in the world. To make reining
happen in Tasmania we joined with the GVRHA in Victoria to ensure the
appropriate framework, insurance and most importantly the links to
Reining Australia
and the American National Reining
Horse Association.
Reining is a western riding competition where riders guide their horses through
a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops. Don’t let the western bit
fool you, we have entry opportunities for all levels of rider with any type of
safe equipment, including show classes.
Reining is not a breed specific competition nor does your horse have to be
registered with a breed society (unless you are competing in events at AQHA
approved shows).
The Rule Book says:
“To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every
movement. The best reined horse should be willingly guided or controlled with
little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely.”
Wouldn’t we all like to be able to say we can do that with our horses? The
Tasmanian Reining Group is here to assist you develop your horsemanship skills
whilst at the same time allowing opportunities to participate in one of the most
fun and exciting equine sports in the world!
To watch Reining at its best follow the You Tube links to see what reining is
about!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIzT59LrPkk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7v8Ck1crg&feature=related
To get started we would first suggest that you contact the Convenor or Deputy
Convenor and talk to them about getting started in the sport. See Information
below.
Join the GVRHA ($50 per rider, $35 per youth) and enjoy the benefits! (2011
prices)
To be covered for all events you can join the GVRHA by using the link blow,
going to the Forms page and printing and forwarding the
Tasmanian Division membership
form to the address provided.
For those wanting to try out the sport you can do a day membership for $10 (2011
prices). This enables you to participate in an event to see whether Reining is
for you or if you only have time for limited participation.
The GVRHA-TD has a variety of activities to suit different levels and interests
all around the State. The activities go from Official Shows, through Clinics and
informal shows and Club Days
The Tasmanian Reining Series is a set of three shows which starts in October
each year and concludes in March with our major show the Tasmanian Reining
Spectacular. The Spectacular has significant prizes.
The results of the Tasmanian Reining Series is also the competition from which
the GVRHA-TD’s annual Hi-Point Awards are won. There are high points for all
levels of competition.
You have to be in it to win it!
Flyers and detailed information about Events and the Tasmanian Reiner’s Group
can be obtained from the:
Tasmanian Western Horses Calendar of Events
http://www.gvrha.com/home.html
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