Shepparton Equestrian Club's move to a new home has been a successful one with the running of the first three-day school holiday camp at the venue.
The equestrian club, which moved to Mitchell Rd in April last year, had eight enthusiastic girls practising all equestrian disciplines.
``The girls got to practise a lot of events that they wouldn't normally get the opportunity to,'' event organiser Toni Gough said.
``I think they enjoyed themselves as well.''
Toni said the new venue was a better set-up than the club's previous home.
``The facilities are a lot better than what we had before,'' she said.
``There is a lot more room here and a lot more scope to improve, which is a real positive.''
All participants in the three-day camp gained invaluable hands-on experience.
``The first two days were just normal riding,'' Toni said.
``Then there was a dressage event, showjumping and the fun activity where the kids have to dress up on their horse.
``I try to keep the numbers down, so I can really help them out.''
The camp was a good opportunity for children to get a better understanding of how to prepare for carnivals in the future.
``Children don't often get the opportunity to have a full dress rehearsal _ it gives the feel of a real competition,'' Toni said.
``It also gives me an opportunity to teach them about how they should dress and prepare for events.
``But most importantly, everyone involved had a lot of fun.''
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