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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)

2010 is a Masters Games Year!

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.

2009 Show Nomination Form

2009 Membership Application Form

Membership fees for 2009

Our membership fees starting for the year of 2009 have risen in accordance with the special meeting held on 6th April 2008.
The new fees will be:
Single $50.00
Family $65.00
Youth (single) $30.00
Associate fee $10.00
Our show fees are per event:
$5.00 for members
$10.00 for non members

Committee Members:

President: Andrew Simms
Vice President: Sue Wharton
Secretary: Fiona Sutherland
Treasurer: Sade Cook
Public Officer: Andrew Simms
Martha Westfal
Margret Bail
Michele Ride
Matt Wharton

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.

Our new up coming events will be:

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