**A message from our president Bruce McCormack **
IT’S hard to believe the year that has so far been 2020.
First, we were all devastated by ongoing drought, which was only exasperated by the bushfires that tore through the country – and much of our beloved Victorian High Country – over the 19/20 summer.
As a result of the bushfires, we were forced to cancel our 2020 Get Together at Merrijig.
In other circumstances, I would be using the column to talk about the success of our annual event, which we were hoping was going to be the best yet. Of thousands gathering to celebrate the heritage and traditions that we all hold dear. Of horse races, kids’ games, dog high jumps and heritage parades.
Instead, just months after cancelling our G2G we are all facing another disaster.
I am currently writing this to you all from the confines of our family farm at Merrijig, like everyone else self-isolating to do my bit to stop the Covid 19 spread.
I am luckier than most – my self-isolation is enforced in the beautiful High Country, with mountains surrounding our little valley.
Although our trail rides have abruptly come to an end because of the pandemic, I am still privileged enough to have plenty of work happening at the farm. I know many of you are not so lucky.
I know it has been said before, but now is the ideal time to catch up on some jobs at home. It’s also a great opportunity to read our 2020 edition of the Voice of the Mountains – it is being sent out as we speak to all current members. Those of you not a member, shoot an email to secretary@mcav.com.au to find out how to order one.
Stay safe out there MCAV family, and stay at home until this storm too has passed –
Bruce McCormack
MCAV President