By Anita Prowse
A busy week at Wesburn Park this week, the Upper Yarra Pony Club were lucky enough to host a Large Animal Rescue Seminar on Thursday with Anton (the UK leader in LAR) attended by local CFA, Pony Clubs/ Adult riding clubs SES members and Vet and Vet nurses, all of whom are of course incredibly important in all forms of large animal rescues.
The techniques were excellent, and the equipment used, very well designed. Given the enormous number of horses in the Yarra Valley, it is quite upsetting that we only have two CFAs in the entire state with large animal training and equipment. Many involved in the seminar have indicated a desire to have more of these resources closer by and be able to offer up-to-date training.
Would highly recommend getting to see one of Anton’s seminars while he is in the country, well worth it.
Sunday, the Upper Yarra Pony Club had a special rally, visited by Stacey from Same-side equestrian. She specialises in side saddle riding. The kids had great fun trying it out, and we are so lucky to have access to a coach like Stacey to keep the skill of side saddle riding alive.
