PARK Ridge Active Riding Group has celebrated the completion of its long awaited toilet block equipped with change and first aid rooms for disabled members.
The project was made possible with support from Logan council and the Queensland government’s Get in the Game grant.
PRARG president Kay Paulsen met with Logan MP Linus Power, councillor Trevina Schwarz, grant writer Lisa Kirkup and stakeholders on Sunday to celebrate the milestone.
Ms Paulsen said the upgraded facility would make an enormous difference to the club.
“When the club moved to the grounds in 1987 and the original toilet block was built in 1990, the club never envisaged that it would be as big and popular as it is today,” she said.
“With para equestrian dressage on the increase, the need for a disabled toilet for both competitors and spectators is important.
“Also, under the new Biosecurty Act...these changes meant that PRARG needed facilities for changing and showering if a biosecurity event happened at the grounds.”
Park Ridge Active Riding Group first applied for a state government Gaming Community Benefit Fund grant for upgraded toilet facilities in 2005 but was unsuccessful.
Ms Paulsen said Logan council highlighted the toilet block as a priority project in 2016 and assisted with the process of applying for the successful Get in the Game grant.
PRARG was one of 11 clubs to obtain funding for projects.
The toilet block was jointly funded with $100,000 from the Queensland government, $105,837 from Logan City Council.
PRARG also contributed funds to the project.
Summer series
PARK Ridge Active Riding Group has released results from the third leg of the Summer Series.
Advanced 5.2 division riders Georgia Calvert and horse QEB Swing on a Star prevailed as Champion against Alison Jenkyn and Directors Cut.
Chelsea Gatti and Walkers Lucia were named Champion in the Medium 4.3 division with Larissa Bilston and Campase winning Reserve Champion.
In the Elementary 3.3 division, Kylie Munn and AEA Mirabelle won the Champion title while Fiona Grayfoner and Leadburn Radiance were Reserve Champions.
Novice 2.3 champion Remi Lancaster won against ten other competitors while Marlies Ravn and Kenlock Super Cool trailed as Reserve Champions.
Horse Coolinda Park Jackson ridden by Kerrie Skinner was declared the highest percentage Novice 2.3 pony of the series.
Preliminary 1.3 racer Laura Jazackerley and Remi Lay Flo were Champions while Amanda Edwards and SPR Tamino won the Reseve Champion title.
In the Prep C division, Yvette Vlies and horse Missing Gold were named Champion with Kathy Hopkins and Miss Millie winning Reserve Champion.
Off Horse competition awards were also handed out to riders and horses on the day.
Off Horse awards
- Best secorated stable/float: Jess Merlo
- Best decorated horse: Remi Lady Darcy and Jess Merlo (first), Sally and Barb Grant (second)
- Best dressed pink female: Eleisha Ifield (first) and Jess Merlo (second)
- Judges choice – Horse or rider division: Melissa Forrest and Mickey Blue Eyes
