Raise the Roof Benalla Inc. is a community organisation located in the Benalla Rural City in regional NE Victoria.
The organisation was established in early 2016 when the three local equestrian clubs, Benalla Adult Riding Club Inc., Big Valley .....
The Raise the Roof Benalla project 1 involves the construction of a 70m x 40m covered riding arena to provide an all-weather surface with floodlighting to extend the use of the Benalla Sports and Equestrian Centre, increase membership and grow equestrian sport participation rates.
Project discussion began three years ago when three local equestrian clubs, who are regular users of the centre contemplated the possibility of improving the facility by building a covered sand arena. Following presentation and discussion of.....
Welcome to the Benalla Equestrian centre facilities booking page.
Our 2023 fees and charges schedule, terms and conditions, waiver form and booking form can be downloaded in the in the pdf files below.
Benalla Sports and Equestrian Centre boasts some exceptional facilities including a covered, floodlit all-weather sand arena, making it one of best community owned venues in the state.
WEEKDAY RIDING - JUNE/JULY 2022
Weekday Riding is currently being offered on Thursdays during the wetter winter months. Book via our Facebook page Benalla Sports & Equestrian Centre - Raise the Roof
15/10/2019 LIFT DAY!!!!
A momentous day to be sure. What can we say but thank you to all those who have been involved in getting our project this far. To the amazing men who have had our backs throughout this process - Ian Exton, Bob Whytlaw, Danny Muldeary, Greg McCalman and Brendan Gosstray.
Next step is to get the sand in AND build the fence. Watch this space - It won't be long!!
8/10/19 Construction begins
After many months of working consistently behind the scenes our project is now going to be visible to the public. Rohan and his team from RAM Constructions - Mildura, along with Entegra Signature Structures have arrived on site to begin the install component of the project. Watch this space - in a few days time we will be lifting the shed!! Exciting times ahead for all equestrian users.
14/8/19 Stage 2 begins - Construction of the Covered Riding Arena
Wednesday 14th August 2019 was a huge day for Raise the Roof Benalla Inc., and by default the regional equestrian community.
Today we signed a contract with Entegra Signature Structures in Swan Hill to supply and construct the covered riding arena at Benalla Sports & Equestrian Centre.
Entegra Signature Structures have a common interest with Raise the Roof - they are passionate about community projects and community empowerment. The synergy between our organisations was apparent right from the start.
This is the company to partner with us to provide the local and regional equestrian community with an amazing facility that will be enjoyed by thousands of people in years to come.
We are very proud and grateful to partner with a company of ethics and vision.
To see more about Entegra and how they may be able to assist you with your project visit https://www.entegra.com.au/signature-structures/equine-arenas/ .
One Man's Trash is Another Man's Equestrian Centre
Thank you Regional Roads Victoria for the very welcome donation of 2,000 tonnes (300 truck loads) of road profilings from the Benalla-Yarrawonga Road upgrade.
This fill will provide an amazing base material for our covered arena pad. We are very grateful.
17/12/18 Stage 1: The journey begins!
On the 17th December 2018 after two and a half years of preparation and hard work earthworks on our project begins.
Thanks to Extons for supplying the grader and Russell Hearn for spending a day getting the prep done.
First the topsoil has to be removed and set aside in readiness for the placement of the clay.
17/9/18 Thank you SRV and Jaclyn for believing in our project!!
What an exciting day today has been. The culmination of hundreds of hours of in-kiind work to get our project off the ground. Feasibility study, masterplan, SRV minor facilities grant submission and the results DOLLARS to show for it.
It just goes to show that a small group of dedicated and passionate people can make things happen.
A huge thank you to all involved and to Brendan Gosstray our amazing consultant who has kept us on track and navigated us through the process.
Thank you Jaclyn Symes https://www.jaclynsymes.com.au/ and Victorian Government for investing in regional Victoria.
