Oxley Weekend 2-4 October 2009 Lovely!

The club's multi-activity weekend went really well thanks to both the organisers and participants.
There were 15 carriages for the weekend and 37 people for Saturday Night dinner.
The event was held under overcast skies with some light but nuisance rain at times.
Alison Graves and Virginia Jones were kept busy helping people with their scores for practice tests on the newly laid dressage arena.
Jack Wind, Jim Adams and Jill Cawsey were also busy keeping times and the cones course in shape for over 30 timed runs and more untimed practice runs.
A number of the drivers and their teams had fun with the navigation drive on Sunday.
Importantly those that took lessons with Mike Thill found it a great experience. Being a man who loved his time working with the Carlton Draught Clydesdale team, Mike was also very happy to work with a number of people who brought their Clydesdale crosses for some lessons.
Fishermen were also able to catch a carp in the rising waters of the King River. Not as good as a Murray Cod (but they're out of season anyway).
A great weekend had by all.

I hope to post some photos of the event within the next week.

Cheers
Jack

Oxley Weekend 2-4 October 2009

To all those driving at the Benalla Club's multi-activity weekend please remember to bring your medical armbands.

The weekend's agenda is starting to take shape. Remember it is a weekend of learning practice and socialising.
Lessons with Mike Thill start after lunch on Friday. There is still space to book lessons for Saturday but don't leave it to the last minute, or be disappointed.

Friday night there is a free sausage sizzle at the clubhouse.

Saturday you can practice dressage tests and get a personal score from Alison Graves or Virginia Jones. Two arenas will be set up although one is likely to be used by Mike for lessons.
Saturday between 10am-12pm practice cones with Jack Wind and Jim Adams keeping times for those that want them. The cones course will be open all other times. A steward should be in attendance. There will be a cones comp in the afternoon after 2pm for those who wish to indulge.

Two Marathon obstacles will be set up to help folks warm up for the season ahead.

There will also be an area set aside for plank and carpet practice to get yourselves and horses use to sharp turns and crossing water.

Saturday night there is a catered dinner at the club house followed by some fun and frivolity.

Sunday there will be a navigation drive for folks to get lost (only joking) and sample the sunny lanes of Oxley.

Jack

Gendarme VIII Paddy Herald Sun Article 17 Sep 2009

I have linked the Herald Sun article about Paddy to the blog. Unfortunately the electronic version doesn't come with the lovely photo of Mike Salmon and Paddy in full Police regalia. The paper version had the article on page 13. Those that attended our Oxley event in September 2008 will recall Mike's wonderful stories of military and police life and how he linked up with Paddy at the end of his career.

Jack

Oxley – Multi-activity and Training Weekend 2- 4 October 2009

Oxley – Multi-activity and Training Weekend 2- 4 October 2009

The Benalla and District Horse Driving Club will again be holding its multi-activity and training weekend at the Oxley Recreational Reserve. The event will be held from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October. It will be the 6th year the event will be held. It is an informal event designed for fun and learning without the stress of competition. You can undertake training and experiment with a number of activities in preparation for the season ahead. The emphasis of the weekend is on practice, socializing and enjoyment.

Oxley is a small village of less than a few hundred people in the North East of Victoria placed between Wangaratta and the King Valley. The Region is famous for its wineries a and food such as John Gehrig’s and the Milawa Bakery. If you want a break from carriage driving, keen fisherman have been known to catch Murray Cod from the banks of the King River which gently flows by the recreational reserve.
The facilities at the Reserve are being upgraded with the newly renovated club house providing comfort for all types of weather conditions. The weekend includes lessons with Mike Thill passing on his immense knowledge of carriage driving. Look forward to seeing you there. For further information contact Bev Bresanello

Club AGM 22 August 2009

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that the club AGM will be held at Jan and Neil's place on Saturday 22 August 2009. Any enquiries contact Jan and Neil.
Please make sure you pay membership fees before 30 August to ensure you are covered by insurance.

Jack

Welcome to the BDHDC Blog

Hi,
Welcome to our blog. It is an attempt use a new medium. It has been set up for members and friends to stay in touch with what is happening in carriage driving from a convenient source. In particular it allows us to share club photos as seen throught the links below.

What do you think?

Jack