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1. Goulburn Valley Reining Horse Association“The most innovative and progressive Reining Horse Association in Australia”2014/15 Sponsorship Proposal

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4. As quoted from the National Reining Horse Association rulebook, "To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but to control his every movement...".  Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse in the confines of a show arena. In NRHA competition, contestants are required to run one of 12 approved patterns. Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, rollbacks over the hocks, repeated 360 degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse. The attraction of reining involves speed, precision, and unity of horse and rider.  While reining is somewhat similar to dressage in its level of finesse while performing a pattern, the added elements of speed and riding one handed on a loose rein make for a much higher degree of difficulty.  And while great reining competition is often fast and thrilling, the level of discipline involved in a well-executed reining pattern is not found in any other equine speed event.  Reining is truly unlike any other horse sport in the world.  It is thrilling to watch, but an especially incomparable experience from the back of a well trained reining horse. What is the NRHA? Founded in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is an organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse.  The National Reining Horse Association is the governing body of the sport of reining responsible for enforcing the standards of competition, promoting the sport, and educating its members and the general public about the proper performance of the reining horse in the show arena. Reining is the fastest growing equine sport in the world.  The membership of NRHA has grown by 300% in the past 12 years, and the number of approved reining events more than tripled in that time.  As of 2005, NRHA has grown to over 13,500 members worldwide, sanctioned over 575 events . Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse within the confines of a show arena. In NRHA competition, contestants are required to run one of ten approved patterns, included in the NRHA Handbook.Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360 degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse.The NRHA Judging System is recognized as the leading format for judging an equine event that combines technical and stylistic elements coupled with consideration of "degree of difficulty". Many segments of the equine judging discipline have openly embraced the NRHA Judging System. NRHA offers the following approved divisions in competition: Open Intermediate Open Limited Open Rookie Level 1 & 2 Non Pro Intermediate Non Pro Limited Non Pro Prime Time Non Pro Rookie Snaffle Bit Novice Horse Open Level 1 & 2 Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 & 2 Youth 14-18 Youth 13 & Under Youth 10 & Under Short Stirrup Freestyle (reference: NRHA) What is Reining ?

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6. Who we are The Goulburn Valley Reining Horse Association is based in Tatura, Victoria. Our purpose is to promote the equine sport of reining. "To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but to control his every movement...".  • Provide opportunity for reining competition, for all levels of competitors. • GVRHA holds a number of Reining Shows every year from simple club shows to qualifying shows for the Reining Australia Nationals, and the major feature shows the “Water Wheel Reining Classic” “Ride and Slide to USA” and “Ride and Slide to Equitana” , which attract competitors from all around Australia. Competition Clinics and Coaching • Facilitate clinics to help improve the standard of competition reining within the club • Warren Backhouse Australia's leading reining money earner and fellow trainer Shaun Saunders travel to Tatura to run clinics for our members. We also run a free Youth Clinic to introduce youth into the sport of reining. • Shows include half hour lessons for competitors conducted by various professional trainers Publicity • The role of the GVRHA is to promote reining as a sport for spectators just as much as it is for riders. It is a fast paced thrilling spectator event and our major shows attract crowds that travel long distances to view some of the sports elite horses compete. • GVRHA’s involvement in Equitana helps develop awareness of Reining as an elite equestrian discipline Club Collaboration • GVRHA has a strong history of positive collaboration with other reining horse associations including: • Joint buckle series with the Victorian Reining Horse Association • Participation in the Reining Australia Green Rider Program • Youth Scholarship programs to aid our youth to compete internationally and free Youth training camps run in conjunction with Reining Australia.

7. Who we are 2013 Team GVRHA National Affiliate Championship Sponsored Jackets Proudly Sponsored by :

8. 2014 Membership Demographic

9. Some of our valued partners

10. Our committee

11. Marketing reach GVRHA distributes information to our members via both emailed and hard copy newsletters, over 400 Facebook group members and our website. GVRHA has also been a pioneer in the sport, implementing its very own You Tube TV channel GVRHATV, where show highlights and competitor interviews and sponsor advertising have been combined into a powerful multimedia online video marketing medium.

12. Other associations partnerships We work with other reining horse associations to improve our shows, clinics and delivery of our services. Reining Australia (National Reining Association governing body) National Reining Horse Association (International organisation USA based)

13. Years in review

14. Key events Joint GVRHA & VRHA Buckle Series GVRHA in conjunction with Victorian Reining Horse Association held a joint buckle series as a state championship with members competing both at Tatura and Werribee promoting inter-club collaboration at a state wide level. • Ride and Slide to Equitana Show The ”Ride and Slide to Equitana” Open and Non Pro Reining Feature is held in front of a full house of spectators at Tatura Park. With a prize pool of over $6000 plus prizes, the event attracts the highest level riders from all over the country including Warren Backhouse and Shaun Saunders from Queensland and local talents Brett McDonald and Mick Taylor from Victoria. World famous horseman John Lyons and Josh Lyons from the USA came to compete, and share their horsemanship skills.The Ride and Slide to Equitana show attracts not only riders, but enthusiastic spectators and sponsors from as far as the USA. In conjunction with Reining Australia and Equitana Melbourne, GVRHA plays a key role in organising the Equitana Open Reining Championships, managing the event for Reining Australia. In addition to the Open Championships, Equitana also run a Youth competition. Spectators are adrenalin filled, witnessing some of best Horse and Rider combinations in the country compete in a ROCK CONCERT atmosphere, with full loud music and disco lights during competition, and a live rock band..... • Equitana Melbourne Ride & Slide to the USA The Ride and Slide series is run throughout the entire show season with a clean slate final being held at the last show. A massive spectator atmosphere is created with all finalists going hard for the trip to the USA to watch the US National Futurity, the biggest reining event in the world. A highly sought after series for our competitors, and exhilarating for spectator viewing. For our sponsors, this is a key event in the show calendar providing excellent exposure.

15. Ride and Slide to Equitana Tatura

16. Finals for the GVRHA-VRHA Buckle Series Werribee

17. Future outlook

18. Future outlook November 15th & 16th will be GVRHA’s feature show for 2014. Attracting some of the best Open & Non Pro reiners in the country the show will be held the weekend prior to Melbourne's famous Equestrian event “Equitana”. Saturday night’s main feature event will be promoted around the Greater Shepparton township and surrounding areas. Throughout the 2 days 11 other classes will be run, with prizes given out to all place getters. A show not to miss! Ride and Slide to Equitana 2014 What we have planned for 2014/15 and beyond Following the extremely successful 2011 Ride and Slide to America series, which offered a 3 day stay on ranch, and personalised training sessions with Shawn Flarida, the worlds highest money earning Reiner, as well as a trip to the NRHA Futurity held in Oaklahoma City and many other prizes, GVRHA plans to run another series in 2015. We will have great prizes on offer and expect an overwhelming response from competitors and spectators, who were blown away by the success of the last series. Ride and Slide to America Series 2 (2015) Three of our leading trainers donate their time to introduce our kids to the sport of reining. It is a free weekend, aimed at developing horsemanship skills, and helping our young horse riders induct into the sport of reining. As part of the Youth camp, GVRHA will run a show, for our top level riders, to show the youth what the elite level of our sport looks like. GVRHA would like to incorporate a class in which the youth can compete, for great prizes such as APPLE IPAD’s. Reining Australia Youth Camp (2015) Ride & Slide To America 2011 2015 show dates • 14/15 February • 28/29 March • 2/3 May • 11/12 July • 1/2 August • 5/6 September • 24/25 October 18

19. Sponsorship packages

20. Product Sponsorship Donation of your business’ products to the value of $250 as prizes or $250 cash GVRHA Online Advertising • 12 months advertising on GVRHA Website and in GVRHA Newsletters. • GVRHA Show Advertising • Promotional material and flyers included in competitors packs and advertisements on Show Programs (sponsors to provide) • Advertising by announcer over PA system at shows • Reining within Australia Promotion • Website, Facebook, and newsletter advertisements.

21. Bronze Buckle Sponsorship Cost: $500 -Saturday Night Feature Event Open & Non Pro Class Advertising • 12 months advertising on GVRHA Website and in GVRHA Newsletters, emails, and Facebook. • Promotional material and flyers included in competitors packs and advertisements on Show Programs - sponsor to provide • PA announcements during the Saturday night Featured event. • ¼ Page program advert • Logo in Competitor Entry Pack • GVRHA Show Advertising • Corporate signs displayed at all GVRHA Shows- sponsor to supply • Trade Stall space at Major November Show • Option to present the Winner with buckle at the Saturday night event and be present in Champion photo. Brand Awareness

22. Silver Sponsorship Cost: $750 • 12 months advertising on GVRHA Website and in GVRHA Newsletters • Mentioned as a sponsor in GVRHA Coverage in national magazines including Australian Horseman, Horsedeals, Western Horse Online etc. GVRHA Online Advertising • GVRHA Show Advertising • Promotional material and flyers included in competitors packs and advertisements on Show Programs - sponsor to provide • Advertising by announcer over PA system at shows Brand Awareness • Company Promotional material e.g. caps, T-Shirts etc. given in conjunction with prizes at shows - sponsor to provide • Corporate signs displayed at all GVRHA Shows – Sponsor to supply • Trade Stalls at all shows throughout the showing year • ½ page advertising in Show program

23. Gold Sponsorship Cost: $1,000 GVRHA Online advertising • 12 months advertising on GVRHA Website and in GVRHA Newsletters • Mentioned as a major sponsor in GVRHA Coverage in national magazines including Australian Horseman, Horsedeals, Western Horse Online etc. • GVRHA Show Advertising • Promotional material and flyers included in competitors packs and advertisements on Show Programs - sponsor to provide • Advertising by announcer over PA system at shows Brand Awareness • Company Name or Logo on any trophy rugs or other prizes • Naming rights to sponsored classes e.g. The ‘your company’s name’ Ride & Slide to Equitana • Photo taken with winner and published in GVRHA media coverage • Logos published on GVRHA TV YouTube media email mail outs and Facebook advertising campaign • Trade Stall at all shows • Full page advertising in Show program • Banners/brochures etc provided by the business can be displayed in the Indoor arena every show to be returned to the business at the end of the show season • Corporate Signs at all events. Arena Signage • Sponsor will be supplied with a GVRHA V.I.P sponsor jacket

24. Contact us

25. Contact us If your firm is interested in partnering with us in 2014/15, please do not hesitate to contact us. Michelle McDonald • Sponsor Liaison officer M: 040 240 8666 • W: www.gvrha.com.auE:brettmcdonald9@bigpond.com