Articles tagged: Horse riding
Colac racing’s unsung hero
Ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas Races, there’s one local figure who might not always make the headlines but is an indispensable part of the Colac racing scene.
Colac’s new ride for independence
Riding for the Disabled Colac has marked a special milestone with a carriage christening this week.
Big weekend for bush riders
Enthusiastic horse riders have braved wet weather to tackle the bush tracks of Barongarook across the weekend.
Rewarding role for volunteers
RDA Colac offers the perfect opportunity to get involved with helping deliver horse riding programs for people with disability.
Students in Victorian squad
Two Trinity College students have earned reserve champion titles in their respective disciplines at the Equestrian Victoria Interschool State Championships, and secured spots on a Victorian Team.
Harriet’s equestrian excellence
She may have only just started prep, but Harriet Laird’s career as a horse rider has already taken off with flying colours.
Rider ready for show
Trinity College student Mietta Lumsden is making a name for herself as one of the district’s most talented horse riders, as she prepares for a busy week of riding at the Royal Geelong Show.
Riding mentor’s special honour
A passion for the joy of horseriding to people with disabilities has earned a special honour for Colac’s Brendan Scanlan.
Back in the saddle at RDA Colac
A Colac disability horse-riding service is on the lookout for more clients and volunteers.
Riding club avoids another cancelled event
Almost 100 riders from across the state will hit Colac tomorrow after the city’s adult horse-riding club was able to avoid losing its major event for a second straight year.
Horserider defies doctors’ predictions after head injury
DOCTORS told Jess Halliday 10 years ago that she might never walk or talk again.
District cattle drafter earns success in field
A COLAC district campdrafter is sitting in the top spot of her division after only a year of competing in the farming sport.
Top horses for Colac show
MORE than 200 horse riders will flock to Colac Showgrounds this weekend for an annual horse show.
Teenager’s polocrosse success
VICTORY at a South Australian tournament has boosted Colac district polocrosse player Mitchell Ladhams in the lead-up to this year’s Victorian season.
Interstate success ahead of grand national
A COLAC gelding has earned a major title ahead of a grand national horse event at Sydney later this month.
Marriage proposal follows win
A MARRIAGE proposal capped off a week to remember for Colac horse rider Lucinda Fraser.
District riders represent Victoria
TWO Colac district horse riders will represent Victoria early next month after impressive performances in a state series.
Team challenge for young rider
COLAC district horse rider Courtney Conway is preparing for an intense weekend of competition.
Meriba members help Colac riders
TWO horse-racing events have helped raise much-needed funds for people with disabilities.
Colac pair set for nationals in Sydney
COLAC horse rider Lucinda Fraser and four-year-old gelding Holly’s Tribute will take on the best in Australia after they claimed top honours at the Colac Show.
Woman killed in horse riding accident
POLICE have described a horse-riding fall which killed an Elliminyt woman as a “tragic accident”.
Rider snares championship honours
COLAC district horse rider William Mahoney has claimed the biggest victory of his riding career.
Colac horse riding squad shines at competition
A COLAC horse riding team has smashed its own expectations at one of Victoria’s top competitions.
