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The
Victorian Equestrian Centre (VEC) is
located in picturesque Upper Beaconsfield,
some 45 minutes from Melbourne. The centre
has magnificent facilities for riders with a
huge indoor arena with spectator seating for
300 people, two outdoor ménages, stables,
and covered stalls.
Lessons and Trail Rides
Private, Semi-Private, and Group lessons are
offered for riders of all ages and
experience levels throughout the year, on
VEC school horses, or the rider’s own horse.
Trail Rides are also available and are run
in the beautiful countryside surrounding the
VEC.
Bookings are essential for Lessons and Trail
Rides, especially for weekend riding.
Riding Clubs
Children and teenagers aged from 6 to 18 are
encouraged to participate in the VEC riding
clubs that run throughout the school year.
These clubs cater for all ability levels
from beginners to more experienced riders.
There are two clubs on Saturday for
intermediate to experienced riders, Saturday
Club and Eventing Club, Sunday Morning Club
and Sunday Afternoon Club for beginning to
intermediate riders, and after school clubs
on Mondays and Wednesdays for beginners
upwards.
Holiday Camps and One Day Programs
Every school holidays, five day riding camps
are held at the VEC for beginner to
experienced level riders. Daily practical
riding lessons include instruction in
flatwork, jumping and games, and a trail
ride in the surrounding country side. Horse
care and theory sessions are also held each
day.
In addition, each camp includes an afternoon
excursion to a nearby horse stud and
concludes with a gymkhana which families are
encouraged to attend.
One Day Riding Programs are also conducted
during the school holidays for beginner to
intermediate level riders.
Eventing Camps of five days are also
occasionally each year for experienced
riders who bring their own horse to the
camp.
School Training Programs
Training Programs or special Holiday Riding
Camps can be arranged for any primary or
secondary schools interested. The training
Program or camp will be tailored to suit the
needs of the school and it’s riders.
Agistment
The VEC offers quality agistment, with
well-fenced private paddocks (one horse) or
semi-private paddocks (two horses)
available.
Agisters have full use of the VEC arenas,
stables, tie-ups, and tack rooms.
There is also a very active and enjoyable
Adult Riding Club, which holds monthly
rallies for agisters and others interested.
Interschool Equestrian Competitions
The concept of the Interschool Equestrian
Competition was founded in Australia by the
VEC back in 1995. Nowadays, the VEC runs
four such competitions: The Interschool
Equestrian Challenge in Term One; the
Interschool Dressage Competition in Term
Two; the Interschool Showjumping Competition
in Term Three; and the Interschool Primary
School Challenge in Term Four.
Riders come from primary and secondary
schools all over Victoria for these keenly
fought competitions. Contact the VEC if you
wish to involve your school.
76 Beaconsfield Emerald Rd
Upper
Beaconsfield 3808
Melway Ref 211 D8
Ph: (03) 5944 3751
Fax: 5944 3090
www.vechorse.com.au |
