THE Kilmore and District Adult Riders Club (KDARC) celebrated 40 years of horse riding and friendship with past and present members at a combined AGM and fancy high tea earlier this month.
Over 20 members enjoyed a dandy afternoon complete with member Nicolle Cheriton performing live music at the Wandong and Heathcote Junction Community Centre on October 18.
Proceeding the champagne, and a collection of newspaper clippings, sashes and photo albums on view, a new chapter opened for the club with its 2025/26 office bearers formalised at their mandatory AGM as follows; President, Maxine Coucill, Vice President Sarah Powell, Secretary Bianca Hurmez and Treasurer, Beth Westworth.
The office bearers, along with their general committee will continue to organise rallies and plan for fundraising events to subsidise the costs associated with employing qualified instructors for coaching.
President Maxine Coucill presented awards to life members Mrs Melvaine (40years) and Lesley Holmes (30 years) and a glorious flower arrangement to outgoing president and life member, Joanne Russell.
“It’s the highest honour our club can bestow,” she said.
“Beth Westworth [has been] our Treasurer for seven years now.
“Beth is outstanding in her role…and has been the driving force behind the clubs fundraising including dressage competitions and silent auctions.
“We have her and her husband Curtis to thank for the construction of the metal yards at the clubgrounds at LB Davern Reserve.
“Horses are fantastic for your mental health, not to mention the great exercise riding and caring for them,”
“KDARC also has strong social benefits with lifelong friendships formed between club members.”
KDARC’s governing body, the Horse Riding Clubs Association of Victoria (HRCAV) was founded in 1981.
The Lancefield Equestian Group Inc. are approaching their 40th celebrations later this year.
