The DVHRA is based at New Norfolk but with members from all areas of southern Tasmania.
📢 Save the date!
DVHRA has another fantastic Fun Day Show planned for early next year. We're excited to go PURPLE this time!
Plenty of time to get a start on your Purple Pizzazz fancy dress outfit! 💜
Keep an eye on our FB page for updates and a schedule 👍
DVHRA would like to thank Teresa Robinson for her donation of ribbons and garlands for our future events 💙
Check out Robinsons' family business page, Robinsons Gravel and Excavations on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064148615793&mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://newnorfolknews.com/2024/07/horse-riders-welcome-visitors-to-kensington-park/
THE Derwent Valley Horse Riders Association (DVHRA) held its monthly rally at the Kensington Park Equestrian Centre in New Norfolk on Sunday last week. About 20 members from across the Derwent Valley and beyond attended the event. DVHRA was joined by members of Epona’s Horse Archers, who also util...
Come down to Bunnings Glenorchy to support Derwent Valley Horse Riders Association on their fundraising BBQ.
Pet owners please be aware! Thank you to Derwent Valley Council for the notification 😊
Council has been made aware of upcoming Fireworks Displays on Saturday 27 Jan at Hobart International Speedway on Lyell Highway at Sorell Creek.
There will be two displays, the first between 9:30pm and 10:00pm and the second between 10:30pm and 11:30pm. The displays will be short in duration, lasting between 1- 2mins each.
If you have pets that get frightened easily (dogs and horses are especially sensitive) please prepare them ahead of the fireworks displays to ensure they are safe and can't escape your property. 🐶🐱🐴
Any enquiries about the displays can be made to Bright Star Fireworks Australia
Derwent Valley Horse Riders Association
Many thanks to Damian Bester for putting some local horsey news in the New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News 😀
WELL that’s a wrap for our Derwent Valley Horse Riders Association rallies this year. We had a lovely day for our Christmas Rally, perfect weather for riding. It was a little cool to start with but the sun made an appearance by lunch time. It was a small rally with nine riders and the lessons...
Our members enjoyed locally made woodfired pizzas from moeys pizzas at our Christmas get-together last night! 🎅🍕
Thanks to those members who were able to come along and celebrate another great year of DVHRA 💙
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woodfired pizzas
DVHRA would like to thank our guest speakers for sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience at our Equine Emergency Planning information session today!
Our guest speakers included Dr Libby Cooper from Vet in the Valley, Raylene Garwood from the Tasmanian Trail Riders Inc. "Devils on Horseback" and members of the Lachlan Fire Brigade.
Many thanks to Tegan Rainbird - Petrusma Property for sponsoring this event! Tegan Rainbird, a long-term supporter of our club, generously donated $500 towards the event, making it possible for the wider equestrian community to access this event for free! 💙
Attendees were presented with valuable information for emergency planning specific to horse owners, preparing properties for the bushfire season and how to care for equines before, during and after a fire event 👨🚒👩🚒
Health & Well Being Awareness: You can't have a health and well being conversation without talking about mental health. However, mental health isn't just about having or not having a mental health condition; our well being is affected by all aspects of our lives, and affects how we experience life.
What does mental health awareness mean and how do you promote it? Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experience, and is an important social movement to both improve understanding and increase access to healthcare.
Studies have proven that organised sports, social activities and being with horses are all things that can improve our mental health. DVHRA recognises that we cover all these, and how these can help our members.
You don’t have to do it alone, organisations and resources are here to help. Our wonderful Risk Management Officer Narelle has compiled this list of mental health providers below, lean on them for support or pass them along to a loved one who might be struggling :)
Tasmanian lifeline (not crisis)
1800 98 44 34 – If your struggling, feeling alone or fearful for the future. A telephone support service for Tasmanians of all ages who need someone to talk things through with, or just need someone to listen. A Tasmanian Lifeline offers non-judgmental, one-off or ongoing support for anyone having a tough time. Between 8am and 8pm 7 days a week or book a call here https://www.lifelinetasmania.org.au/a-tasmanian-lifeline
Peacock House Hobart-
Mental Health Integration Hub
Safe Haven
A 12-bed short-stay unit
https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/mental-health/tasmanias-mental-health-system/inpatient-mental-health-services/peacock-house
GP (family doctor)
Mental health support and referrals to mental health specialists
Relationships Australia Tasmania – 1300 364 277
Delivers a wide range of services including, counselling, education, early intervention and support services.
Youth Health Service – Physical and mental health services for young people 12 – 24
Hobart: 6166 1421
Headspace – Mental health services for young people 12 – 25. Services free low- cost
Hobart: 6231 2927
Aboriginal Health Service
Hobart: 6234 0777
Working It Out – LGBTIQ+ support (18+ and under 18) 03 6231 1200
beyondblue web chat support – (3pm – 12am) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat
Lifeline crisis web support – (24/7)
https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/
Lifeline text support sms:0477131114
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – ‘Crisis support and su***de prevention.’
Su***de Call Back Service text support – (24hrs)
https://www.su***decallbackservice.org.au/
1300 659 467
e-headspace web support – (ages 12 – 25)
https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/ 9am-1am
Mensline – a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime
https://mensline.org.au/
1300 789 978
Headspace – Yarn Safe (Aboriginal Health Service)
https://headspace.org.au/yarn-safe/
Open Arms – 24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families
https://www.openarms.gov.au/
1800 011 046
QLife – Anonymous and free webchat LGBTIQ+ peer support, 3pm – midnight, every day.
https://qlife.org.au/
1800 184 527
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 – Free confidential telephone and online counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25.
Su***de Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 – Free nationwide telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by su***de.
Beyondblue – 1300 224 636 – Free nationwide telephone and online counselling for any mental health issue. Information and support for depression, su***de, anxiety disorders and other mental issues.
SANE – 1800 187 263 – Information about mental health disorders, treatments and where to go for support.
Butterfly Foundation – 1800 33 4673 – Butterfly’s ED HOPE is Australia’s national eating disorders support service. Only available 8am-12am AEST, 7 days a week.
Open Arms – 1800 011 046 – 24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families
QLife – 1800 184 527 – Anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 3pm – midnight, every day.
Richmond Fellowship Trust
https://rft.org.au/
Community-based, not for profit Mental Health Services
Connecting Tasmanians in Need - A Tasmanian Lifeline is your source for support and hope in the local community. We're here to provide a helping hand and compassionate care. Explore our page to learn more about our mission and the services we offer. Together, we can make a positive difference in the...
Photos from the Halloween funday are now available!
Thank you Caitlin ☺️
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Photo collection by CDJ Photos
On behalf of DVHRA committee I would like to sincerely thank our generous sponsors today, all of our winning competitors was able to win such amazing prizes.
Also a huge thank you to our judges, so many positive comments made from our competitors saying how encouraging and positive you all were.
To our stewards and helpers on the day, thank you all so very much, took a lot of pressure off the committee.
It was lovely to see all of our competitors encouraging each other and having so much fun with their horses, you all looked beautiful and everyone did a fantastic job!
Another successful show done and dusted for DVHR.
Thank you everyone, I’m now off to put my feet up!
Ash 🩵
🐎 This Traffic Tuesday we aren’t horsing around! 🐎
Did you know that all road users must give way to agitated or alarmed horses and livestock, which means animals refusing to move, or that are difficult to control on the road.
If the rider of a horse or someone in charge of livestock gives a signal, by raising a hand and pointing to the horse, or gives a verbal instruction, you must stop and not move again until the horse or livestock has become settled and it is safe to proceed.
Be safe around horses and livestock and help us keep everyone safe on our roads.
Have you secured your ticket for our Bingo Night yet?
Join us for a fun night of bingo on Saturday, 19th of August. Ticket includes a platter of food to share at your table.
Lots of fantastic prizes to be won - not just for the horse owners!
Pre-booking only via the link:
https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/dvhra-bingo-fundraising-night?fbclid=IwAR2oE16gLVydb-5nr8gT9n749xAts5_wuT_h5bOm0QnXgFmADhOPcpfRQNg
Join the Derwent Valley Horse Riders Association for a night of bangin bingo fun! Location: The Valley Sports Bar, 21 Back River Rd, New Norfolk Time: 7pm to 10pm Cost: $30 per person including a bingo game book and food platters to share at your table (up to 8 people). Drinks will be available to p...
Eight people attended our recent Equine Emergency Planning presentation and, oh what fantastic information we absorbed from Raylene Garwood!! I personally remember attending this many, many years ago when Raylene and the Devils on Horseback first developed this and it left a lasting impression.
What is your emergency plan? What are your triggers to evacuate? Who knows what your plans are? Is your property accessible for emergency services vehicles? Have you registered your animals against your PIC? What is TEMA? Is your cache ready to go at any time?
If you can't answer these questions, or even know what they mean, then you need to do something to be better prepared!
The DVHRA will be hosting another of these presentations with Raylene later this year, and are aiming to have TFS and SES in attendance as well to give a broader range of understanding.
Keep an eye on this page as this will be open to the public. Commit to attend - your horse will thank you for it 😊
You can’t have the Rainbow without the rain 🌈💦
May Rally - these girls are so tough 💪🏻
We ride in all weather here at DVHRA
Equine Emergency Planning session with Raylene Garwood
Saturday, 27th of May, 2023
7pm start
Kensington Park, New Norfolk
$10 per person
Do you have an emergency plan for your horses in the event of a natural disaster such as flood or bushfire? Do you know what to do? Where you are going to go? How to recover and how to survive?
Raylene (formerly of Devils on Horseback) will show us how to prepare your horse, yourself and your property for an emergency (bushfire, flood, etc). With the recent fires close to members it has brought home how important it is to have your property set up to handle an emergency, what has worked and what needs attention!
This emergency planning session is specific to horse owners - how to care for equines before, during and after a fire event.
This is a great opportunity to learn and prepare during winter, before the bushfire season.
Presentation is at Kensington Park, New Norfolk, starting at 7pm on Saturday, 27th of May.
Please bring a plate of nibbles to share. Tea and coffee will be available.
Bookings/pre-payment required:
Equine Emergency Planning with Raylene Garwood
Congratulations to all the riders who participated in our Inter-Club Unofficial Dressage Challenge in conjunction with Brighton Equestrian Club - Adult Riders BEC and Dodges Ferry Horse Riding Club!
Overall results for the series were:
Prep Champion (Senior): Elizabeth Hey and Oscar
Prep Reserve Champion (Senior): Jenna Goodsell and Diamond Dust
Prep Most Improved (Senior): Jenna Goodsell and Diamond Dust
Prep Champion (Junior): Charlotte Blair and Ossie Ossie Ossie
Prep Reserve Champion (Junior): Mikayla Bellette and Tiggy
Prep Most Improved (Junior): Charlotte Blair and Ossie Ossie Ossie
Preliminary Champion: Jess Woolnough and Ariel Matilda
Preliminary Reserve Champion: Heather Stewart and Callara Marco
Preliminary Most Improved: Jess Woolnough and Ariel Matilda
Novice Champion: Jody Rybarczyk and Oscar Dela Renta
Novice Reserve Champion: Hazel Howie and Baxter
Novice Most Improved: Hazel Howie and Baxter
DVHRA was the proud host of Day 3 (Final Round) of the Inter Club Dressage Competition, in conjunction with Dodges Ferry Horse Riding Club and Brighton Equestrian Club - Adult Riders BEC
New Norfolk put on it’s finest weather for the event which certainly helped to quell those comp day nerves 🌞
Congratulations to all riders who participated 👏🏻
Dressage as a sport can be quite daunting but we enjoy creating these unofficial events to encourage people to explore the discipline in a supportive and constructive environment. We had a couple of riders entering their first ever Dressage comp which is a huge achievement.
A Big Shout Out to all involved in organising and running the series across the three days. It’s the first time it has been done and the feedback has been very positive. Adult Riding clubs are the grass roots and foundation of Equestrian sport and without our volunteers and participants it wouldn’t exist!
We'd also like to thank our sponsors for their generosity:
✨️ Deb Alderson at Equisentially for donating some fantastic prizes for our special awards! Please check out the Equisentially page:
https://www.facebook.com/Equisentially?mibextid=ZbWKwL
✨️ Jess Woolnough at Cream Puff Garlands for sponsoring our DVHRA Junior Encouragement Award with a beautiful garland. Check out Cream Puff Garlands on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jvgarlands?mibextid=ZbWKwL
✨️Woolworths New Norfolk for donating egg and bacon for our canteen
Thank you to Lily Ward Portraiture for being our official photographer!
We will post the link when the photography is available to purchase 😀
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A few members had a lovely play day this morning at Kensington Park, having fun with some Working Equitation obstacles then going for a short trail ride on our new track 😍
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