Well here we are at the end of the year, Endurance is winding down, SCEI have had a very prosperous year, with our events running very smooth, Our team members all putting in 1000 per cent, Helpers from all over Australia, coming to put their time and fantastic amounts of energy into making SCEI a success. We ave a new member from Malaysia, Danny Iskandar, who also completed his first 40km social ride at Seaton, under the watchful eye of is mentors, Sandy and Marcia Horton, well done Danny and thank you for choosing SCEI to help you on your way with your endurance Career.
Well done and a merry Xmas to all, you do deserve it.
Tony

Seaton Moonlight Ride

Well our year has come to an end, The Gerz crew put on a top ride to finish the year, a job well done . look at the Gerz Web page for full ride details.
Have a very happy new year, and stay safe.
Tony

Southern Crosse Endurance Inc: STATE CHAMPS 2010

Southern Crosse Endurance Inc: STATE CHAMPS 2010

follow the link above and click into the Nov/Dec 2010 Newsletter

STATE CHAMPS 2010

Hello all,
Camille and I are very proud of our team members who took part in the Vic Sate Championship Ride. Not only did Rach, Greg, Vanessa,and Sandine complete the 160km, they also brought home the chocolates. Tamara also did very well in the 80km ride, Well done to all we are a very proud group, and are leading the way in Vic.
Tony

(follow the links for stories to see pictures and information on Big Charles progress to and during this ride)

FEI Educational Weekend

FEI COURSE in BRISBANE
SCEI paid for our AIR fares and ACCOMODATION
to go and participate in the FEI course, this gives Victoria it's only two FEI Stewards,I congratulate SCEI on their forward thinking, and again Camille and I are Proud to be part of a group helping Victoria to go ahead.we are moving forward with our Mission Statement.
Proud to be apart of SCEI
Tony and Camille

You Yangs 28th November

Please come and join us Sunday 28th November for a social riding event - 10km or 20km.
Soft sandy trails, bbq laid on, water and excellent shaded day camp area. Overnight stay locally can be arranged for those travelling a far.
This day is to raise funds for Geelong Hospital Children's ward, in association with Barwon Health, Parks Victoria and Westcoast Adult Riders.
Southern Crosse Endurance will be hosting an information stall to assist with education on distance riding too. Also stalls for equine dental education, Equestriana Equine Products and Nutra Grow and Maxisoy feeds.
Please email Rachael for details at caohmin_quarabs@yahoo.com.au

Rach has been very busy helping to set up a ride in the You Yangs, SCEI are behind this all the way again thanks Rach for your forward thinking, and we will hopfully be able to make this another great ride base.
Tony

Southern Crosse Endurance Inc: VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Southern Crosse Endurance Inc: VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

WEATHER TRACKER
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VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

This year's state championship rides will be held near Lexton, Victoria.
Starting midnight Friday 22Oct with the 160km (100mile) ride, and all other distances (20k, 40k and 80k) from 11am Saturday 23rd Oct.
Details and ride organiser contact are available following the link www.aera.asn.au/vera
This should prove to be a fabulous weekend, with hopefuls achieving their goals on both seasoned and novice horses. With my personal goal to complete the 100miler (safely!!!) with Big Charles debut at his 1st state championship ride.
Come along and experience the highlight of our state events for 2010, ride some distance, or simply soak up the atmosphere and dont forget to put up your hand to help along the way, riders, horses and other volunteers.
Wish us all luck and I hope you can join in the fun
Rachael Saunders

FEI Ride July - feed back

Apologies for the delay in posting.....what a wonderful ride weekend was had by all. Some more photos below.
Also some excellent feedback from FEI officials and AERA president Ieva Peters. With word already of plans for FEI 2and 3 start events for 2011 at Newstead...watch this space.
Thanks to Tony and Camille and a commited team of volunteers Southern Crosse shall expect to provide you the riders with a safe, fun ride at many locations in Central Vic over the upcoming years. If you wish to volunteer to help, have ideas, feedback etc please post to us.

Southern Crosse

Hello All,
The amount of feed back we have had Australia wide has been astounding, I have been informed that we will have a lot lot more competitors coming to our next ride, we have been applauded for our proffessional approach, as well as our open friendliness, and our ability to help all the new people who came to our ride for the first time, from all reports there are quite a few going to other rides as a result of SCEI.
We are standing up to our mission statement exceptionally well.
Congratulations to all,
T

With Thanks

With great thanks to Freemantle Stockfeeds - yet another succesful endurance ride event was held at Newstead 24-25July 2010.

Newstead FEI Endurance Ride 24-25July

Come along and join the fun this coming weekend. A fabulous 2 days of horse riding, fun, good company and laughs to be had at Newstead Racecourse Grounds, from 10am Saturday through 4pm Sunday.
Rides available 5k, 20k, 40k (Saturday) and 90k Sunday (AERA/FEI)
See events section for more information.

Sponsors - Thank you

With great thanks to Freemantle Stock feeds, sponsorship of $2000, plus their new truck for a back drop for some Photos, Bendigo Bank and Sports and Recreational Equipment Grant, Victalent Grant, Southern Crosse Endurance Inc, are looking forward to presenting you Newstead FEI Endurance Ride July 23-25th weekend, at Newstead Racecourse Grounds.
Thanks to all our sponsors

Fabulous Newstead Ride Weekend

What beautiful weather, fabulous company and good humour all weekend. With great horses, enjoying awesome riding conditions to enjoy the tracks of Newstead. Many Photos to follow....watch this space. And dont forget July ride upcoming to come and enjoy the experience for yourselves!

getting to newstead

accommodation at Newstead

If you are looking for non camp accommodation for Newstead Southern Crosse Rides, check the following links.
Railway Hotel 03 54762211
Whispering Gums Motel
Eagle Hawk Motel 54752750

Alternatively, bring you tent, swag, caravan, horse float, ute or car and bunk down under the stars at camp base, Newstead Racecourse.

shazada marathon

Wow, having just started to read more about the challenge I have set myself to attempt the 2010 Shazada I am nervous, excited, scared, challenged, worried about my horse, feel I have no idea what I am doing....but I absolutely cant wait! Thank you to the higher power that gave me Big Charles and gave me endurance horse riding!
check out more information about the ultimate challenge google search 'shazada 2010 '

Newstead Endurance Events

The tracks................

oh and no this isnt really what the blue bins are for......there for your horsie to drink fresh water from, out on track!

Requirements for FEI rides

  For information on FEI ride rules follow the link, a summary is provided below
www.fei.org/disciplines/endurance

To attend a 1* FEI event, the following criteria is required:

 Horses

Horses must be qualified "open" (yellow book) horses and not subject to AERA Rule H8 (13 month rule) or a Rest Order.

Horse must be at least six years old.

Horses must have current FEI registration. 

Horses DO NOT require an FEI passport or National Identification Document (NID) to compete at 1* and 2* events.  However, if a horse has been issued with the FEI Passport or NID, you must bring it with you to the event.

 Riders

Riders must be qualified endurance riders.

Riders must have current FEI registration.

Minimum riding weight will be 70kg or 75kg.  Please check the schedule prior to the event to confirm the minimum riding weight.

 

FEI registration form attached.  Cost is $20 per horse, and $20 per rider.  Fill in the form with your credit card details and fax it to Equestrian Australia, Sydney.  It takes approximately one week to finalise the FEI registration through Equestrian Australia.  No registration, no ride.

HORSES IN FEI RIDES  -
Must complete 3 x 80km rides as per AERA Rules, to become an Open Horse.
Ride Distances: FEI * 80-119km
FEI** 120-139km
FEI*** 140-160km
Must be at least 6 years old
Must complete at least 1 x 2* ride
Must complete at least 1 x 1* ride
If your horse has already completed an FEI ride within the past 24 months, it will start at the next star level. This is based on mileage, not star rating, as follows:
If your horse has already completed a FEI** 107km ride, it is only rated as a 1* horse, but can now compete at 2* level.
If your horse has already completed a FEI***120km ride, it is rated as a 2* horse, and can now compete at 3* level.
If your horse fails to compete at the next * level within 24 months of qualifying, it must re-qualify for its existing level in order to progress further.
Must be at least 7 years old
Can then enter 3* rides
After each FEI ride there is a mandatory rest period of 20 days before your horse can be entered in another FEI ride.
If your horse incurs a Metabolic Vet Out that requires invasive treatment, your horse will have a mandatory 60 day rest period before it can be entered in another FEI ride.

Queen's Birthday Ride

Come along and join the fun at Newstead 12th -14 June 2010
Endurance horse riding at its very best!

Take a chance at one of these beautiful prizes................




 or simply come to enjoy good food and a chat, beer and wine at the local pub! or around a camp fire!
Whatever your fancy, we offer 5km, 20km, and onward to 90km rides....good humour, education, a horsey vibe with lots of laughs and more.  For further information and to download ride flyer and directions follow the link www.aera.asn/vera

With thanks....

It is with much gratitude that we are able to note our kind sponsors on this site. Please take a look at the SPONSORSHIP page and follow the links to the individuals, breeding studs and business that have helped us to be able to bring this sport to a new level.
THANKYOU SPONSORS

2010 Great Western Races

A team of keen endurance riders, entered into the boat race at Great Western, with the aim of raising funds to support VERA. Sadly beaten by the Wiggles, still no shortage of fun times and good laughs. And the horses were exceptionally well behaved, no poo to pick up and all floated home with ease!

Welcome from the editor

Hello all, and welcome to  SCEI,
Our location is 40 Bet Bet Mt Hooghly Rd   BET BET 3472 Central Victoria Australia, we Organise Horse Endurance Events throughout our Region.
I hope you enjoy the informative content, fabulous photos and encouragement we can provide to come along to one of our 'ride events'. Keep watching this space for updates and news.
I encourage comments and feedback on articles and questions along the way about our sport, horse management for endurance, nutrition, basic veterinary matters and health care etc.
Look forward to Blogging with you further....
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Tony Thorneycroft.