CAWRI Website

Western Style Riding has become increasingly popular in Australia. A style of riding that promotes calm horses “out on the trail”.

A Western Trained Horse is a pleasure to ride with calm steady gaits and a responsive attitude to negotiating obstacles.

In the Heart of Central Australia – Alice Springs – we have a dedicated mob of Western Enthusiasts who promote this kind of competition and social activities with our horses.

Central Australian Western Riders became an official incorporated Club on the 7th May 1998.
Originally starting with half a dozen or so riders, the club has gone from strength to strength over the years with over 40 members in 2007.

The vision of the Club has always been to promote Western Style Riding and horse activities in the Alice Springs.

CAWRI at Blatherskite Park Our club has a diverse range of horses and ponies actively competing in this style of riding. Our competitors range from under 5 to over 50 and all equestrian enthusiasts are Welcome!

The majority of our events and social gatherings are held at the picturesque Blatherskite Park, Len Kittle Drive, just South of Alice Springs.

We run shows throughout the year, promote training activities such as clinics and general training days.

Rodeo Arena at Blatherskite We have Western Style Events in the Alice Springs Show (run every year) and the Alice Springs Masters Games (run every two years)

2008 is a Masters Games Year!

Meetings are held the first Sunday of the month, 3pm, at the Western Shed, Blatherskite Park.

Want to contact us? info@cawri.com

Note: CAWRI would like to remind everyone on behalf of Blatherskite Park that the park, including the Rodeo Arena, is for public use. You do not need to ask to use the Arena unless you wish exclusive use, as for a club or show.

Forms

Upoming Events

6 April: Special General Meeting, and Training Day.
GM is to discuss raising fees for 2009, as well as modifying the rules concerning Encouragement advancement: We propose to change the rules so that first placings don't count towards advancement (still count towards hi-point) unless there are 5 or more horses in the class.

12 April: Western Show, 4pm, rodeo arena. Showmanship, Trail, Pleasure, Horsemanship, Keyhole, and Reining.

Recent Happenings

24 February: AGM & first Committee meeting of year. Minutes will be posted when available.

09 March : Practice Day, 3 - 6pm: Trail gear was out, there was a huge turnout - I think there were around 17 horses and riders, plus some observers.

NOTE: Membership Applications for 2008 are now due!

Please fill out the Membership Application Form and turn in to a Committee Member with the correct fee, or bring the form and the fee to the next meeting or show (Sunday, 6 April and Sat, 12 April 2008)

Please note: Membership fees are NOT increased at this time. However CAWRI does need to increase the membership fees - they have not been raised for three years, and we operated at a loss this year. Please see Upcoming Events for information on the GM being held to discuss this.

Members who have comments, questions or issues on how the Club is run are encouraged to come to the monthly meeting, or send an email to info@cawri.com with your query.

2008 Events

Sponsors