Membership

Victorian Reining Horse Association (VRHA) members are the heart of our club, the foundation of our existence and the future of the club.

VRHA 202 Membership Fees

1st January - 31st December

2022 VRHA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

$75.00	VRHA Levy - Adult Riding member
$40.00	VRHA Levy - Youth - 18 yrs Riding member
2nd + Youth Sibling membership	VRHA Youth -18 yrs Riding member 1st Youth Sibling must be full Youth Riding member
$30.00	VRHA Levy - Non Rider
$25.00	VRHA Levy - Per Event Riding member (Training Day/ Clinic)
NRHA Sanctioned Shows $15	VRHA Levy - Per Event Riding (Non VRHA Member / NRHA Member of another affiliate this levy does not entitle to VRHA Programs

OBJECTS OF THE VRHA

Apart from overseeing the overall interests of its members the objects are to
Promote interest in Reining
Promote good fellowship
Educate, Train, Coach and encourage members of the Association

GOVERNANCE

The VRHA is run by members for members. Overseen by an Executive Committee, it is an uncomplicated management system. Each Adult Member is entitled to one vote at VRHA AGM and/or special general meetings

VRHA INSURANCE SCHEME

The VRHA Insurance coverage provides public liability insurance for the club and members. The policy is tailored to address particular needs of our association and its members. An annual fee is levied to cover the cost of the insurance. The insurance summary is linked below providing the details of the scope and level of cover.

While VRHA Insurance contains a certain level of cover , individuals should consider their own personal needs and seek advice for their own personal accident cover. Roderick Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd has been a trusted insurer in the Equine industry for many years and understand the needs of our club and its members. They are happy to assist if any personal cover is being considered.

VRHA Insurance Broker

Roderick Insurance Brokers

Enquiries: Karli Roderick - Senior Broking Executive, Werribee

Phone: (03) 9974 9000

https://www.roderick.com.au

WHY JOIN VRHA

To meet riders with similar interests
To enjoy the support of fellow club members
To be part of a club which caters for less experience in Reining
To be part of an Association which embraces all breeds and types of horses
Access to a competition system which ensures you will rider against others of similar levels of ability for both horse and rider
Affordable club membership and competition costs
Access to coaching at club events and clinics
Year End Awards

Becoming a member of VRHA is easy, click on the 2022 Membership Application link above

Please volunteer some time to your club, support from the membership makes a difference. By selecting a Helpers Membership VRHA have the opportunity to contact when help or resources are required. Every little bit of help counts, What we need help with:

From setting up to pack up
Office support, entering show scores
Gate Marshall
Scribe
Presentations
Arena Preparations, drags during the show, drag both arenas end of show
PA announcing

The club also requires pre and post show admin support, points tallying, website updates, facebook updates, sponsorship, sourcing out prizes and awards

if you are happy to take on a small task outside of the events we would love to hear from you! Thanks for your support !

Rockin W Ranch Buckle Series Hi Points

Overall Points for NRHA GR L1 & L2 will determine NRHA Green Reiner Champion

In the case of a tie at the conclusion of the January classes for any division, Ties will be managed as per the NRHA

Handbook '- Show Rules and Regulations -Ties' .

NRHA Green Reiner L1

NRHA Green Reiner L2

ROOKIE L1

ROOKIE L2

INTERMEDIATE NON PRO

2021 VRHA HIGH POINT RECIPIENTS

VRHA Honorary Life Member

GARY BROWNE MEMBERSHIP #1

Worthy Recepient

Saturday 26th November, 2011

VRHA President Peter Tjepkema presented Gary Browne with an Honarary VRHA Life Membership in recognition for all of his hard work, dedication, time and generous contributions he has given to the Victorian Reining Horse Association over the years. Gary is a founding member of the VRHA and has held membership #1 for almost 23 years. His input has helped the association to build and grow. On behalf of all VRHA members and fellow reiners we thank him.

Gary succesfully continues to train Reining Horses and competes Futurity and Open Level horses at VRHA shows. Gary was pipped at the post after a run off at the 2014 Derby & State Championship Show riding Peter & Glenda Tjepkema's Mare 'A Hollywood Rose' to take home the title of Open Derby Reserve Champion.

VRHA Honorary Life Member

DAVID NORBURY MEMBERSHIP #10

Worthy Recepient

Saturday 30th January 2016

VRHA President Wendy O'Sullivan presented David Norbury with an Honorary Life Membership in recogntion

for all of his hard work, dedication, time and generous contributions he has given to the Victorian Reining Horse Association over the many years of the VRHA. David is a founding member of the VRHA and has held membership #10 for more than 22 years. His input has helped the association to build and grow. On behalf of all VRHA members and fellow reiners we thank him.

David successfully continues to train Reining Horses from his facility, David Norbury Training Stables and competes Futurity, Derby and Open Level horses at VRHA shows at Affiliate, State and National level.

VALE

PETER TJEPKEMA- PAST VRHA PRESIDENT

Sadly missed Quietly Remembered 1946 - 2019

VRHA Michelle Halliwell 'Rein In Pink' Memorial

~ Champions ~

YEAR	RIDER	HORSE	BUCKLE SPONSOR	RUG SPONSOR
2010	Sonya Taylor	CL Pretty Vegas	Tatura Pine Shavings	Sandy Dods
2011	Bethany Barratt	Toccoa Something Lethal	Tatura Pine Shavings	Sandy Dods
2012	Donna Sadler	Low N Lethal	Tatura Pine Shavings	Sandy Dods
2013	Donna Sadler	Low N Lethal	Tatura Pine Shavings	Sandy Dods
2014	Shelley Peters	Tell Me A Story	Tatura Pine Shavings	Sandy Dods
2015	Shelley Peters	Tell Me A Story	Tatura Pine Shavings	Pam Spokes
2016	Hannah Lloyd	Whizzel Me Lucky	Tatura Pine Shavings	Pam Spokes
2017	Mackinley Glover	Leos Little Beaver	Tatura Pine Shavings	Pam Spokes
2018 Equal	Sarah Rawson-Harris Rita Mezo	Missisippis Destiny Lil Gold Digger	Tatura Pine Shavings	Pam Spokes
2019	Lisa Lawson	Revolution Reddy	Tatura Pine Shavings	Pam Spokes
2020	Kasey Bogie	Starbar Tassas Oakie	Tatura Pine Shavings	Pam Spokes
2021	Lisa Lawson	Revolution Reddy	Tatura Pine Shavings	Pam Spokes

--ooOOoo--

Michelle Halliwell & OP Finally Dunit

Photo by Dave Christensen 2009