History
Hunter Valley Dressage was founded on the 2nd June 1976 by a group of enthusiastic equestrians and they held their first meeting on the 7 July 1976.
These people were;
Robyn Summers
Dot Leary
Brian Stevens
Peter Shaw
Ros Primmer and Greg Primmer
Diane Hurns
Darryl Blake and Sue Blake
Judith McMuray
Margo Mead
Jenny Giles
Mrs. Franks and Norma Franks
Naomi Lintott and Joe Lintott
Sue Ratcliffe
Wendy Robson
Kim May
Over the years the club has seen many changes has had numerous venues, but has gone from little beginnings to what it is today. It is amazing what a group of dedicated people can achieve when they put their ideas together. Without such people starting this club we would not have what we have today.
Lois Howe was elected to look after the canteen from the very start, and a Burgundy and Beef BBQ at $3.00 per person was the order of the day. Lois continued making lovely lunches for over 30 years - how’s that for dedication and loyalty?! What would we have done without Lois?
Competitions were held at Barnsley/Holmesville, Mt Hutton Pony Club and in 1978 the first Dressage Competition was held at Maitland Showground. At this stage Driven Dressage was introduced.
In 1981 Hunter Valley Dressage held its first Championships and in 1983 lodged a successful application to hold the State Championships.
In 2000 we lost the use of Maitland Showground and the Championships were held at Bradley Park (Polo Cross Grounds) that year and the club remained there for many years, before moving to our current location at Salt Ash Sportsground.
Thank you to Karen & Bob Broadhurst, Nichola Paff and Penny Wood for allowing us to use their images.
Founding committee member Lois Howe competing Prix St Georges at Maitland Showground in the 1980s.
Nichola Paff (Allon) competing at Maitland Showground.
Christine Crawford and Jazzsong competing at Bradley Park, Rutherford.
Championship event, 13 December 1987 at Maitland Showground. Karella Rakim and Karen Broadhurst competed in the Prix St Georges under visiting international judge Jennie Lorriston-Clark.
Founding committee member Lois Howe competing Prix St Georges at Maitland Showground in the 1980s.
Founding committee member Lois Howe competing Prix St Georges at Maitland Showground in the 1980s.
Founding committee member Lois Howe competing Prix St Georges at Maitland Showground in the 1980s.
Penny Wood competing at Maitland Showground.
Nichola Paff (Allon) competing at Maitland Showground.
Karella De Milo at Maitland Showground.
At Bradley Park, Rutherford.
At Bradley Park, Rutherford.
At Bradley Park, Rutherford.
Christine Crawford and Jazzsong competing at Bradley Park.
Jeremy Janjic and Django of Cacheral competing at Bradley Park.
Warming up at Bradley Park.
At Bradley Park, Rutherford.
At Bradley Park, Rutherford.
Shaun France and Rubenesque compete at Bradley Park.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
T-Shirt Day, January 2015 at Salt Ash Sportsground. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Serena Ireland, Champion Small Tour Pony at the Championship event in 2012.
Gemma Wood with committee members Chris Sullivan and Margaret Warwick at the January 2015 event. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Leonore Kucera awarded Young Rider of the Year for 2014. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Committee members Margaret Warwick and Di Stanley at the January 2015 event. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Medallions Award Presention for 2014. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Shaun France awarded Rider of the Year for 2014. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Ruth Byne awarded Runner Up for 2014. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Samantha King awarded Runner Up for 2014. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Shaun France's Rionnac awarded Horse of the Year for 2014. Image courtesy of Caron Wakelin.
Medallion winners for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
Pointscore prizes awarded for 2016.
2017 OC Novice Junior Champion, Molly Callinan, and Reserve Champion, Fallon Tynan. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Elise Keeley in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Molly Callinan in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Junior CR Reserve Champion, Melody Beasley. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Elementary Champion, Cathryn Herbert. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Elementary Pony Reserve Champion, Suzie Laidler. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 AAOR Preliminary Champion, Kerry Sullivan. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 OC and CR Preliminary Junior Champion, 60% Medallion, Junior Rider & Horse of the Year awarded to Jade Adzievski & Razzle Dazzle. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Penciller's Prize Emily Callinan. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Tanisha Cragg in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Katrina Millward in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Suzie Laidler in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Elementary Junior Champion, Elise Keeley, and Reserve Champion Emily Callinan. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 CR Preliminary Champion, Jessica Clarke. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 OC and CR Novice Champion, Katrina Millward. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Advanced Champion, Jessica Clarke. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Jessica Clarke in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Horse of the Year, Danbry Park Djadore (Katrina Millward). Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 OC Preliminary Junior Reserve Champion, Tanisha Cragg. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 CR Novice Open Champion, Katrina Millward, and Reserve Champion, Tammy Hodges. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Melody Beasley in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 FEI Small Tour Open Reserve Champion, Katrina Millward. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 CR Preliminary Reserve Champion, Dean Ryan. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Rider of the Year, Katrina Millward. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 Elementary Pony Reserve Champion, Suzie Laidler. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
Pony Rider and Pony of the Year, Kayla Russell with A Stitch in Time. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 OC Preliminary Pony Champion, Kayla Russell, and Reserve Champion, Kylie Miller. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 CR Novice Junior Champion, Molly Callinan, and Reserve Champion, Fallon Tynan. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Kayla Russell in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
2017 CR Novice Pony Champion, Kayla Russell. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
60% Medallion awarded to Tammy Hodges in 2017. Image courtesy of Jody Millward.
