18 DECEMBER 2008
We would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.
In 2009 Tana will be joined by 2 new girls - Ella and Abby.. please say hi when you meet them and make them feel welcome.
Lessons will recommence on the 3rd February 2009. We will not be taking any new students in Term 1, but may have some vacancies in Term 2.
Have a great holiday!
29 NOVEMBER 2008
Shellby is looking for 2 new staff. They must be able to ride well (have competed), be competent and flexible with stable duties and horse care, be willing and able to teach beginners to adults and have a really good, fun attitude towards life and their duties. The opportunites in this position are endless for someone willing to put everything into it. NCAS Intro/Level 1 course is run from Shelby, candidates are welcome to attain their qualification on our very suitable horses.
20-40hrs/week, above award wages, casual to start with view to permanent after trial period. Must have own transport and live within 15mins of stables. email your resume if you are interested or please pass link onto anyone who might be.
22October 2008
Camp dates for December: 10th, 16th, 11th, 18th .
January - 19th and 21st for under 10s, 23rd for 10 and ups.
CHRISTMAS GYMKHANA AND PARTY
This will be held on 20th December 2008. We will have a gymkhana for the children followed by a BBQ and presentation afternoon. Gymkhana information to follow. This day is open for anyone interested in commencing lessons in 2009 to come and have a look. Please contact us if you would like to attend.
18th August 2008
Camp dates: 29, 30 September, 1,2,7,9 October, Advanced camp 8th October.
2nd June 2008
SEC will be closed on the long weekend 6th,7th,8th,9th June. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Camp Dates for July are 1,2,(private school holidays) 8,9,10,15,16,17 (all schools). Please email or phone for bookings. Pre-payment is essential.
There will be a position vacant for a stablehand/instructor/rider in term 3. Opportunity to do Level 1 course on our horses exists for the right applicant. Please contact SEC with any enquiries.
14th April 2008
Please note camps will run regardless of weather except in event of severe thunderstorms - check this page from 7.30am or phone if unsure. A message will be put up if cancellations occur. Please bring a rain coat or drizabone if it looks like rain. No umbrellas please as they scare the horses.
12th March 2008
School Holiday camps will be held on the 15, 17,22, 24 April 2008. see Camps page for more details.
This monthwe have purchased a new horse focussing towards the more experienced teenagers and adults. His name is Mac and he is 16.1hh and very well-educated as well as being a good jumper. Any teengares, adults (esp parents)looking for lessons now have a range of horses to choose from - we can officially cater for anyone now!
SAT 9th FEBRUARY 08
ALL LESSONS TODAY ARE CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. THERE WILL BE NO RIDING OR HORSEMANSHIP. MAKE-UP LESSONS CAN BE MADE DURING THE WEEK. PLEASE PHONE FOR TIMES. OTHERWISE SEE YOU NEXT SAT.
21st January 2008
HORSE CAMPS WILL RUN REGARDLESS OF WEATHER. PLEASE BRING WET WEATHER GEAR IF RAINING.
18th January 2008
Shelby has an opening for a Saturday Instructor, potential for weekday hours as well. Hours 8am-3pm. Experience with teaching children and adults is essential. Must be enthusiastic and be able to make lessons informative as well as fun. Also must be able to do every Saturday apart from School holidays. Commitment essential. Please call for more details. Start 2nd Feb.
14th January 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SHELBY!!
Great news.. All horses are back in work, and Shelby is in full swing. We have completed a week of very successful horse camps and have started week 2. 16horses are now home, with 11in use in the school... The new ponies Prince, BJ, Fleur and Barbie are showing their brilliance as school horses as well as giving us lots of fun.
Since the last letter Toppy has had an amazing bay colt named Ace. He's 5 weeks old and already bigger than cody - he's going to be huge!! Demi is doing well and is best friends with Ace - they are so cute together!! Check out the gallery for photos.
Only 2 weeks left of holidays now then its back into normal life. The book is open for lesson and party bookings now, so please get in contact if you are considering lessons this term. We will commence lessons on the 28th January, and permanent bookings are available on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
Instructors this term are as follows:
Tana - Monday-Friday
Kaitlyn - Tuesday-Saturday
Rachelle - Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.
Hope to see you soon!
27th November 2007
So just when we thought the horses were all better it was no.. back to the paddock for another month! The blood tests showed that they had muscle damage and were not coping with the work.
But luckily for us we found some ponies that were totally EI free, vaccinated.. and ready to work. So Fleur, Prince and Footy are the proud new additions to Shellby, and lessons are back in full swing.. oh and Big Dusty has come out of retirement and is loving work again!
We have plenty of spaces available for lessons so if you havent started yet please give me a call to arrange times.
AND... HOORAY!!
We would like to welcome RADACA PARK DIAMONTE.. affectionately known as Demi. Born in the wee hours on the 20th November, Misty's little palomino filly is delighting us all. I will get photos up in the gallery shortly.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Our inaugural Christmas party will be held Sat 22nd December from 3-7pm. Come check out the renovations and the babies (Toppy will have had her baby by then too!).
Swimming, Sausage Sizzle, Santa, Soda and Shampagne for the adults. Even if you arent currently getting lessons pop by and say hi. Also any potential families are more than welcome to come and have a look. Email me or call with any queries.
Hope to see you all soon
Rachelle and the Shelby Crew
UPDATE 2nd November 2007
Well you will be very glad to know that all the horses are pretty much recovered… they are all at the farm munching grass and acting like a herd of brumbies… everyone from Chloe to Beenie is fat and shiny… and they do look amazing!!
Most of them have started work over the last 10days and they are coping very well..
We are still waiting on the birth of Misty's foal.. its 3 days overdue!! Keep an eye on the gallery for pictures!! Misty is here at Ingleside, so there should be a baby.. or 2 (Top Down is here too and due in 3 weeks!!) when the lessons start up again!
We will be definitely starting the school up slowly from the 18th November… We will only do limited lessons on the Saturdays, as I don't want to over work any of the ponies. So if as many kids as possible can do weekday lessons it would be great.
If you are interested in starting up lessons again, please call me over the next week to book in your spots. I will be limiting the intake of students until the end of the year until we are sure the horses are recovered properly. Please be aware that due to this I will be very strict on the cancellation policy of 24hrs notice or full payment. Make-up sessions will not be available unless the 24hrs notice is given.
I am also available for lessons outside of Shellby from now.
Camps will be running from the 2nd week of January, bookings are being taken now. We will for the first time offer ˝ day camps for those who struggle with the whole day, or think it will be too hot. Swimming will be incorporated into the camps as well. Full days are also available. $90 for 1/2day 9-1pm. $120 for full day 9-3pm.
There is a fair bit of work going on around Shellby.. new fences, fixing paddock drainage etc so please be careful when you come up for your lessons. By next year everything should be looking amazing!
Please remember to call or email me to arrange times.. Those of you with lesson cards with lessons still owing, please remember to bring them.. These must be used by the end of January, so I can start the new year lesson terms fresh. The value can be used for camps as well.
Don't forget I have 2 new instructors who are absolutely wonderful and have been a great support during these difficult times. Tana and Caitlin are available for lessons Monday to Saturday. Tamra will still be teaching some Saturdays.
