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 Quarterhorse Association Inc. and Benalla Pony Club Inc. came together through the development of a Memorandum Of Understanding, with the vision of working in partnership to construct and manage a large, covered sand arena at the Benalla Sports & Equestrian Centre.
Raise the Roof began fundraising and after banking $50,000 in 18 months, applied for incorporation in September 2017 officially becoming Raise the Roof Benalla Inc.
To add value to the local and regional equestrian community.
To provide an outstanding, all-inclusive, safe equestrian facility that services all levels of events in the sport whilst fostering healthy competition, life-long friendships, camaraderie and social wellbeing within the community.
The committee consists of three (3) members from each of the three (3) stakeholder groups.
Chair Melissa Mounsey – Benalla Adult Riding Club
Vice Chair Tim Ward – Benalla Pony Club
Treasurer Gina Rand – Big Valley Quarter Horse Association
Secretary Kyra Rheese – Benalla Adult Riding Club
Committee