Up until October 2011, the South East Equestrian Club had operated for over 16 years on Malabar Headland, providing horse riding tuition and community equestrian programs for children, adults, people with disabilities and local indigenous youths. Sadly, with the proposed remediation of the Malabar Headland, the club was forced to vacate the headland.

Recently, thanks to the NSW State Government, including the Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell and local MP Bruce Notley-Smith, the club has been leased a small parcel of land in Franklin Street Matraville. The club has had the support of the wider community and also garnered support from respected equine bodies including leading trainer Gai Waterhouse (letter from Gai Waterhouse) and the Australian Light Horse in the battle to retain these community activities.

However the current unused land in Franklin Street requires a lot of work, such as clearing and levelling, weeds and rubbish will need to be removed, fences, yards and arenas need to be established, and utilities such as water and electricity connected before it can suitably serve the local community.

The Hon. Michael Daley MP, our local state representative, has asked for our help in deciding which local community projects deserve to have a share of $200,000. To return the South East Equestrian Club to its local community and strengthen our equine sporting activities and community based services, please email your choice to maroubra@parliament.nsw.gov.au - the DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY (18 Jan, 2013).

In addition, any consideration of sponsorship that you or your organisation can provide to the South East Equestrian Club would be greatly welcome. This could be in the form of cash, services or product. In return, the club is happy to provide promotional opportunities such as media and/or website advertising space in recognition of the contribution and will ensure that you are given the opportunity to approve any media where your organisation is included. Once operational, there would be other promotional opportunities including corporate signage at events such as gymkhanas and horse shows.

For more information please contact Sue Irvine (Public Relations Officer) 0400 745 433 or Donna Wright (Secretary) 0410 600 893 or visit  http://www.southeastequestrianinc.com/ or  https://www.facebook.com/groups/malabar.equestrian/.

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