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Official News from Equestrian Victoria

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS

At our events, you will see competitors of all ages, with ​varying proportions of these being minors. As such, ​Equestrian Victoria strives to create a safe and supportive ​environment for our younger riders.

We want to emphasise the importance of having all ​individuals who facilitate and volunteer at activities and ​events involving minors hold a valid Working with Children ​Check (WWCC). It is the responsibility of all Activity Owners to ​check that all their volunteers have a current WWCC.

MEMBER STORIES

Starting next month ... We want to hear from you!

Each month, we bring you all the latest from our equestrian ​community in 'Around The Stables'—event reviews, important ​membership updates, and more. It's our chance to keep you ​informed, and we love doing it! But we want to hear from ​YOU! Share YOUR STORIES with us.

We’d love you to contribute to the success of Around The ​Stables. Before each release, we’ll update our submission ​form with topics we’d love you to contribute to. These could ​include anything from competing or officiating at an event ​to a day in the life!

Simply complete and submit the form with details on how ​you'd like to contribute by the set date. Our team will review ​all submissions and contact those selected with guidelines ​for writing and submitting your articles.

We aim to include as many perspectives as possible, and if ​we come across a story that might be used later, we'll reach ​out to you.

Around the Stables: September Edition application ​submissions will close 5 August. Topics for October will be ​published on 12 August.

EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA 2024/25 ​INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION & ​DEVELOPMENT FUND (ICDF) ​APPLICATION

Applications are now open! The ICDF supports projects and ​events that either fall into the “international competition” ​category or can be demonstrated to further the ​“development” of the sport in general or of a particular ​discipline. “Development” predominantly denotes workshops ​and seminars for the training of judges and officials, and ​other activities carried out for the development of ​competencies, including opportunities for skill practice ​(through competitions and events).

For more information and to apply, please click on the link ​below.

Deadline for Submissions: 25 August 2024

THANK YOU, HOLLY!

It is with great sadness that Equestrian Victoria announce ​the departure of Holly Kiefer from the Discipline Team.

Many of our members would know Holly for her generous ​and bubbly energy. Along with her best bud, Flynn, the ​handsome border collie (that she picked up from Melbourne ​3DE in 2023), she was always a friendly face at our major ​events!

Holly was always the first to put her hand up to help with ​event preparations in the office, whilst juggling her duties for ​Jumping, Measuring and Off the Track.

We will miss having Holly (and Flynn) around! On behalf of ​the EV team, we wish her all the best with her future ​endeavours!

We’ll miss you, Holly!

YOUNG AMBASSADOR WEEKEND

Equestrian Victoria hosted the Young Ambassador weekend ​at the start of July and it was jam-packed with activities, ​lessons with guest coaches and other learning opportunities. ​This was also the final opportunity for the respective discipline ​selectors to interview their finalists.

Each of the Young ​Ambassadors were able to ​have lessons on both days ​with Karen Blythe ​(Dressage), Yona Lloyd ​(Eventing), Stuart ​Abrahams (Jumping), Sue ​Chandler (Para) & Les ​Friend (Show Horse).

The learning continued off the horse as well with guest ​speakers throughout the weekend. These included a ​presentation on Hoof Health and Lameness by Dr Luke ​(Ranvet), a Mental Wellbeing and Stress Management

workshop with Melo ​Calarco and a talk by the ​Australian Institute of ​Sport in collaboration ​with Black Dog Institute ​on Training and ​Equestrian Businesses.

Of course, the weekend would not be complete without some ​fun group activities. On the Saturday, Applause Entertainment ​hosted a Murder Mystery, where finalists worked together to ​solve the mysterious death of a local Sheriff by completing ​various challenges to obtain clues. The evening then ​wrapped up with a Dinner and Trivia hosted by Matt Elsbury.

The Equestrian Victoria team would like to thank all guests, ​coaches, discipline representatives and selectors for making ​this weekend a huge success. We would also like to thank ​Change Skincare for sponsoring the programme and Ranvet ​for sponsoring the Eventing discipline.

Our Young Ambassador winners will be announced at the ​upcoming Equestrian Victoria Awards Night on 10th August.

GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE AWARDS.

2024 Equestrian Victoria Awards

Join us for a glamourous and fun evening of celebrations at ​the stunning 𝐇𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞, 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬.

🌿 Surrounded by manicured gardens and walkways, only ​20 minutes from the CBD and steps from

Essendon Fields Airport, it’s the ideal spot for our night to ​recognise the achievements of our local equestrian ​community.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an ​unforgettable evening! Be quick! Tickets are ​selling fast and will close on 5th August. 🐴

www.evarena.org.au/awards2024

2024 Performance Awards Finalists

Karen Blythe & Sonic K

Jessica Dertell & Kilimanjaro

Jessica Dertell & Zanzibar

Jessica Dertell & Cennin

Jessica Dertell & Syriana

Mary Hanna & Ivanhoe I

Jessica Dertell & Kilimanjaro

Jessica Dertell & Eskara De Jeu

Jessica Dertell & Zanzibar

Cassandra Fasan Jones & Kyandra Undercover

Louisa Inge & Thorwood Black Pepper

Rhonda Thomson & Harney Park China Girl

RM Raspberry & Michelle Baker

Salient Park Once Again & Toni Webb

Thorwood Black Pepper & Louisa Inge

HRH Harry & Rosalie Evans

Stage Presence & Rebecca Farrow

Boots An All & Tracey Savage

Andrew Lamb

Russell Johnstone

Phillip Lever

Jack Barker

Tilley Fair

Olivia Price

Daprice

Eagle Rock

Oaks Ever Red

Konquest K

Murcielago

Prince Calaf

David Middleton

Samuel Jeffree

Samantha Cesnik

Rory Hamilton

Molly Lines

Georgia Tivendale

AEA Flynn

Graftango

WEC in the Breeze

Caught in the Breeze

Punching in a Dream

Tadpole

Jessica Dertell

Ebonie Lee

Natalie McKay

Sabrina Gilmour

Stella Gilmour

Jessica Sharp

Malibu Park Top Class (Ryan Primmer)

St Andrews (Samantha Mullan)

Wynara Signature (Simone Padoin)

Global PPS (Stephanie Barrington)

Private Duchess of Lyndhurst (Courtney Remington)

Snowdon Vale Mr Bojangles (Melanie Spiteri)

DP Florentine (Heidi Pickstock)

St Andrews (Samantha Mullan)

Westminster II

Andrew Damsma

Jodie McKeone

Janelle Marshall

2024 Recognition Awards Finalists

Luciano D’Elia

Moya Jess

Deb MacNicol

Kathryn O’Halloran

Sonya Moncrieff

Clinton Mills

Karen Blythe

Jason Dins

Chris Mann

Victorian Dressage Club

Whittlesea Plenty Valley Dressage Club

Elmore Equestrian Club

Lauren Wilson (Equestrian Diary)

Debbie Warne

Jan Donald

Jade Woodhead

Glenda Hinchliffe

Angela Hodgetts

Jenny Parlevliet

David Sheppard

Mat Chase

Helen Ashby

Stuart Abrahams

Paul Brent

Sue Coman

Jamie Coman

Port Phillip SJC

Northern Victoria Showjumping Club

Sale Showjumping Club

Angela Dobbin

Rachel Temby

Mia Craig

Ronnie Graham

Dean Matthews

Greg Gerry

Jodie Van Breugel

Samantha West

Lorri Mansell

Darryl Hayes

Sharon Greenhill

Mary-Anne McPherson

Sarah Dyson

Tammy Griffiths

Paul Stephens

Doris Ridett

Beverley Shandley

Sarah May

Asha Lloyd

Stuart Benson

Daniel Dragt

Nina Clarke

Kylie Pedder

Chris Mann

Geelong Horse Trials (Geelong Eventing Association)

Tonimbuk Horse Trials

Shirley Heights

Judy Croagh

Nina Clarke

Viv Stephens

2024 Young Ambassador of the Year Finalists

Bianca Griffiths

Olivia Jackson

Sebastian Fong

Montanna Maud

Dallas Mills

Alice Darby

Zoe Weinberg

Shanae Reid

Bliss Vandenberg

Kylah Brewer

Avril Charman

Maddie Mayne

Caitlyn Duncan

Ava Martin

Alice Lawrence

Charlotte Richardson

Macey Postill

Stella Horspole

Amelia Baines

Ryan Primmer

Maddison Cooke

Darcy Macaulay

Ella Newbery

2024 Special Awards

Will be announced at the Awards Dinner.

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Join The Off The Track Community and claim your horse to be eligible for Off TheTrack sponsored classes.

The OTT Community is your one-stop shop as a retired racehorse owner, someone looking to purchase an off the track thoroughbred, or for fans of Victorian racehorses.

• Claim ownership of your thoroughbred
• Access Off The Track Program sponsored events, competitions and clinics
• Access Racing Victoria’s post-racing programs and network of Acknowledged Retainers
• Register as a thoroughbred’s emergency contact as part of the Full Circle Program
• Explore educational hints and tips to best support your Off The Track thoroughbred
• Enjoy the latest Off The Track news and videos

In addition to the benefits of joining the Off The Track Community, you’re also playing your part in enabling Racing Victoria to improve visibility and better understand the movement of retired racehorses.

For any queries email info@ottcommunity.com.au.

2024-25 PARTNERSHIP

Details will be released very soon on our partnership with the ​Off the Track program. We have some exciting new ​inclusions this year that we are looking forward to sharing ​with you all. Keep your eyes peeled on our social media ​pages!

DRESSAGE

As our season kicks off again, we have a few helpful ​reminders for competitors that will help make this season a ​seamless one.

Bridle Numbers

Bridle numbers are issued by the Equestrian Victoria office ​and not Nominate. If you are purchasing dressage licences ​for the first time or have moved from a different state, ​please make sure you contact the EV office to request a ​bridle number.

Dressage Licences

If you are purchasing a licence for a pony, please make ​sure you purchase a Pony Dressage licence as opposed to ​a Dressage licence. Doing so will ensure that your results ​are listed in the correct database on Nominate. Owners of ​Young Dressage ponies must also purchase a Pony ​Dressage Licence.

Membership and Licence Renewal

Please ensure that your memberships and dressage ​licences are renewed before competing.

Membership Category

If you are planning to compete in Young Horse Classes, or ​riding at Elementary level and above, riders must have a ​Competitor (Senior or Junior) Membership.

CDI Classes at the Dressage Festival

Riders who are planning to compete in CDI classes at the ​upcoming Dressage Festival will require current FEI Rider ​and Horse registrations. Please allow 6 weeks processing ​time. More information can be found at this link.

DRESSAGE RESULTS

VDC WINTER SERIES

WPVDC WINTER SERIES

WVDC EA OPEN AND RESTRICTED DRESSAGE

HYGAIN TATURA DRESSAGE CLASSIC

UPCOMING EVENTS

10 AUG - TATURA DRESSAGE

16 - 17 AUG - BONEO PARK AUGUST DRESSAGE

31 AUG - WPVDC OPEN DRESSAGE

1 SEP - VDC OPEN AND INTERCLUB TEAMS COMPETITION

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE ​DRESSAGE SQUAD MEMBERS

Since 2013, the High-Performance Dressage Squad (HP ​Squad) has been a key platform for Victoria’s top horse and ​rider combinations. With access to world-class instruction ​and a holistic approach to competition preparation, our ​squad members consistently strive for excellence.

Twice a year, in June and December, we review and update ​the squad to include those who have met the necessary ​qualifying scores. We are excited to announce the newest ​members of the HP Squad below! Join us in congratulating ​these talented athletes - four legs and two.

• AMY BACKMANN - Genuine River (Medium tour)
• JENNY BRAY - Camden (Small tour)
• JUSTINE GREER - Fonzie II (Big tour), Daily Dancer ​(Medium), Bloomfield Sekuona (Small tour)
• GEORGINA FOOT - Zoe (Small tour), Bonifaas RDH (Small ​tour)
• JANET SECULL - Maritza (Big tour)
• MICHELLE BAKER - Bradgate Park Puccini (Big tour), RM ​Raspberry (Medium), Escala RW (Advanced), Movie Star ​(Medium)
• SHANNON MCKIMMIE - Jaybee Ali (Small tour)
• OLIVIA GILLESPIE - Nottingham GP (6yo)
• CHARLIE WELSH - Dante Quando (Small tour)
• SAMANTHA BARTLETT - AB Final Romance (Advanced)
• STUART ARCHIBALD - Vixen Storm (5yo)
• KATRINA BOLMAT - Highfields Bella Vita (Advanced)
• DALLAS MILLS - Redwood Desire (Advanced)
• ZOE VORENAS - WIS Forte (Para GP A/B), Salmour (Para ​GP A/B)
• KAREN BLYTHE - Sonic K (Small tour)
• RESERVE: MARVIN SMINK - Histoire d’O (Big tour)
  

Eventing

EAEC AND TD Forum

By Michelle Debenham

On Tuesday the 16th of July an enthusiastic and passionate ​group of people came together to discuss Eventing in ​Sydney.

The meeting was facilitated by the Equestrian Australia ​Eventing Committee led by Janet Houghton with the ​objective of bringing people together from the broader ​equestrian membership. Input was encouraged concerning ​the current strengths and challenges within the sport, both ​now and looking into the future. Riders from different levels ​and states in Australia were represented, as well as officials, ​including Technical Delegates, Stewards and Course ​Designers.

Participants generously gave up their time and flew from all ​the states of Australia, including Riders Jade Finlay (NSW) ​and Tessa Sharman (TAS) who were enthusiastic ​contributors. Victoria was represented by Eventing chair - ​David Permezel and Technical Delegate - Brodie Harrison.

National Health and safety officer Roger Kane presented on ​current safety issues, including horse falls and the inclusion ​of more frangible devices. In addition, horse welfare issues ​like tired horses and fitness of the equine athlete were also ​covered, as well as the relationship between coaches and ​athletes.

The need for some changes in the lower-level rules, were ​brought to the attention of the Equestrian Australia Eventing ​committee for consideration, and as a result changes will ​occur in the January 2025 rule update.

Overall, it was a valuable forum that brought together like-​minded people with a shared love of all things eventing and ​a passion to see the future of the sport continue in a positive ​and successful way.

TAMWORTH INTERNATIONAL EVENTING

By Team McKenzie Park

Tamworth!!!! What a trip! We have a new inspired journey to ​do as many different competitions as we can and share the ​journey with friends along the way. We brought two extra ​riders with us this time: Charlie, a young rider and Chloe! We ​were also blessed to have UK 4star rider and gold medal ​Youth Teams Member, Molly Faulkner, with us to come and ​check out some Australian comps.

Tamworth is absolutely awesome. Beautiful stables and ​every camp site had power and water! This was a bonus as ​it was freezing, so a quick run to the supermarket for a ​heater in the goosey was needed! Saturday saw a frosty ​minus 1 weather start! We went to the world famous Long ​Yard Hotel a few times 🤣, which is walking distance, for ​dinner and had the biggest and best meals ever!!

We took a group of horses from 80 to 2 star! We had three ​riders: La’Moza had three rides, one in the 2 star, one star ​and 95; Charlie took one horse in the 95 and Chloe took two ​horses in the 80. It was a very well run event, it ran beautifully ​with everyone just doing their thing and it worked. The event ​had a lovely feeling and everyone was kind and friendly. ​There were around 400 riders. The xc course was awesome.

It was great to ride different courses by other builders to see ​the questions that are asked by different builders. Only one ​fall from our team in the xc! So a pretty good weekend. ​Showjumping is super on a very large Martin Collins eb and ​flo arena! Dressage was done in a variety of Martin Collins ​and grass arenas. The dressage gives off Wandin vibes and ​there are so many arenas everywhere, but very easy to ​navigate!

We met lots of new people and had a super time! Well worth ​the travel! We made our way home via the route we came ​and all horses traveled super! Next stop Mount Gambier!!!!!

Team McKenzie Park

a message from eventing victoria

victorian eventing levy increase

25th July 2024

Hello Dear Eventer!

It was going to happen at some point and we have held off ​for a number of years, but now the Victorian Eventing ​Committee has had to make the difficult decision to ​increase the Riders Levy effective from August the 1st, 2024 ​(cue the groans…) But do you as a rider really know what this ​‘Eventing Levy’ that appears as a part of your event entry fee ​actually is?

The Eventing Levy is a fee that each horse and rider ​combination pays when entering an EA Eventing Competition ​that diverts into the Victorian Eventing Trust. The Trust covers ​the costs of hiring medical teams for every EV Eventing ​competition, purchases all the frangible safety devices (MIMs ​devices) that must be fitted to some fences and pays for the ​extra MIMs clips that get broken and compromised at every ​event ($54 for two!!). The Eventing Levy also pays for the ​Aera-vator and Agri-vator maintenance and repair (the ​machine that makes the ground softer for our horses), offers ​a small contribution to EV officials education, upkeep of the ​eventing clocks and, if funds allow, offers grants to organising ​committees which contributes

toward items that improve event safety, amongst other ​things…

The introduction of the Eventing Levy in 2016 has had a huge ​impact on Horse Trial Events held here in Victoria, making ​them more safety compliant, professional and gives ​opportunity for continuous improvement, all thanks to the ​end user. You!

So why are we having to increase the Eventing Levy ???

Since 2022, we have seen a huge cost increase in the ​provision of medical services for our events from all vendors, ​and yes, we always ‘shop around’ to make sure we have the ​best price and the appropriate level of required equipment ​and personnel (thanks Michelle Debenham and Dr. Tess ​Goodwin and the EV Office!). Also the cost of MIMs clips and ​the number of fences they are fitted to have increased.

As such, the balance in the fund has been depleted and ​after some number crunching we have found that the ​current fee will not bring that balance back up enough. So to ​ensure Victorian Eventers can continue to expect high levels ​of safety we need to increase the levy, which has remained ​at $25 since 2016, to $35.

For more brain food on the Trust, read below to understand ​how the Trust came about and its purpose

Background

The Victorian Eventing Fund was established by a trust deed ​dated 1 June 2016. Prior to the establishment of the fund, ​Equestrian Victoria collected a medical levy whenever a ​person entered an event. However, this money collected ​formed part of EV’s general revenue and was just paid into ​EV’s general account. This meant that any payments from it ​were controlled by EV, and had to be actioned by EV.

Accounting for both the income from the medical levy and ​the payments made from it became a very difficult exercise. ​To address these issues, and to bring the money raised by ​the medical levy under the control of the Eventing Discipline ​Committee, the Trust fund was established.

What is the Trust?

To understand the role and responsibility of a Trustee, it is ​first necessary to understand what a Trust is. At law only a ​“legal person” can own property, including money and enter ​into contracts. In practice, the only legal persons are ​companies and individuals. A trust is not a legal person. How ​is it then that a Trust can exist and have assets, including ​money in the bank and how can it enter into contracts?

Every Trust has a Trustee or Trustees. The Trustees are the ​legal persons who own the Trust property, however, they are ​not entitled to treat the property as their own, rather they ​can only deal with it in the manner allowed by the Trust ​deed. If a Trustee breaches the terms of the Trust deed and ​acts in a manner not permitted by the Trust (for instance, ​applies money in a way not permitted by the Trust deed) he ​or she can be personally liable to compensate the Trust for ​the loss suffered by it.

Who are the Trustees?

The provisions dealing with the appointment and removal of ​Trustees are contained in clause 7 of the Trust deed. The ​deed is drafted in such a way as to make the appointment ​and removal of Trustees a seamless exercise. Upon being ​appointed to the Eventing Discipline Committee each ​committee member automatically becomes a Trustee of ​the Trust unless he or she elects otherwise. Upon ceasing to ​be a member of that committee he or she ceases to be a ​Trustee. Nothing further is required. Whilst the Trust deed ​names the persons who were the members of the ​committee when the Trust was established as the original ​Trustees, no changes are required to the deed as the ​Trustees change over time.

Purposes of the Trust

The purposes for which the Trust was established are set out ​in clause 4. That clause provides as follows:

The purposes for which the fund is established are:

1. To contribute to the costs of the provision of medical ​services at horse trials; and
   
2. To pay the calendar fees charged by the FEI for Victorian ​international events sanctioned by the FEI; and
   
3. The purchase of equipment designed to increase the ​level of safety for both horses and riders competing in ​Victorian horse trials; and
   
4. Making financial contributions to organising committees ​of Victorian horse trials to enable them to make ​improvements to their grounds to provide a better ​competition experience for horses and riders; and
   
5. To contribute to the costs of running educational ​workshops and seminars for the training and ​professional development of persons who officiate at ​horse trials sanctioned by Equestrian Victoria; and
   
6. To contribute to the costs of Victorian residents who ​officiate at horse trials in attending a mentored ​experience, if in the Trustee’s opinion there is a benefit to ​the sport of eventing in Victoria.
   

Payments from the fund

Clause 5 of the Trust deed gives the Trustees an unfettered ​discretion to make payments from either the income or ​capital of the fund if that payment is consistent with the ​purposes of the fund as detailed above. Any payment ​authorised by the Trustee’s not consistent with those ​purposes would amount to a breach of their obligations as ​a Trustee. As the Trustees have a discretion in making ​authorised payments, whilst any person or organisation ​may ask to be considered for a payment, they have no ​ability to require a payment.

Yours apologetically,

David Permezel (Chairman)

On behalf of the Victorian Eventing Committee.

equestrian victoria eventing squad 2024

EQUISSAGE YOUNG RIDER SQUAD

• Emily Atkinson
• Kylah Brewer
• Chloe Brooks
• Caitlin Butterworth
• Avril Charman
• Jorja Clarke
• Freya Cutler
• Alice Darby
• Alexandra Durante
• Annabelle Ennis-Wert
• Rory Hamilton
• Emma Hercules
• Laura Hercules

• Evie Kamevaar
• Madeleine Leonard
• Molly Lines
• Tess Morrow
• Lilah Potter
• Tahlia Pursell
• Petra Schuecker
• Charlize Scott
• Seth Staley
• Madeleine Theobald
• Georgia Tivendale
• La’Moza Velisha
  

PRYDES SENIOR SQUAD

• Rochelle Adams
• Teegan Ashby
• Molly Barry
• Georgina Birrell
• Julie Bramucci
• Bronte Bravo
• Stacey Briggs
• Erin Callahan
• Samantha Cesnik
• Edward Darby
• Alice Embry
• Sophie Fox
• Courtney Fraser
• Sophia Hill
• Kirilee Hosier
• Isabel Houghton
• Rebekah Italiano
• Samuel Jeffree
  

• Sophie Kelly
• Maddy Kitto
• Kyle Kroeger
• Murray Lamperd
• Yona Lloyd
• Lilly McGregor
• David Middleton
• Belle Morrow
• Annabel Nelson
• Alana Park
• Chelsea Priestley
• Nicolette Rippon
• Leah Rodwell
• Caitlin Smith
• Georgia Spangaro
• Kate Wallis
• Asha Warnock
• Sydney Wenn
• Lily Wickenden
  

meet our victorian eventing committee

CHRIS HEIGHT

What is your role on the Victorian ​Eventing Committee?

I’m the Rider representative on the Eventing Committee. As ​the rider representative I help to give a riders perspective on ​any issues that need addressing. This sport has so many ​aspects to it an hopefully I can represent the interests of both ​professional and Amateur riders at all levels. Hopefully this ​means the riders will continue to feel supported to enjoy the ​sport they love.

What do you enjoy most about being on the ​Victorian Eventing Committee?

I enjoy the challenges that come with helping to run and ​administrate the sport. I also really enjoy the friendship and ​support given by other committee members that are just as ​invested in the sport.

What do you like to do outside of horses?

While it doesn’t happen very often I love to go skiing when ​I’m not riding

TD / CD / COURSE ​BUILDERS SEMINAR

SATURDAY 9TH AND SUNDAY ​10TH NOVEMBER 2024 - ​CANDLEBARK HT

Open to all individuals with an interest in officiating at Horse Trials as ​Technical Delegates, Course Designers / Builders. In addition, dressage ​judges who have an interest in becoming FEI Eventing Ground Jurors should ​also attend.

The seminar will provide new officials with the opportunity to enter the ​National official’s lists and will provide a refresher course for current ​officials wishing to remain on the National list. If you are seeking ​accreditation or re-accreditation, you must attend both days, however you ​may attend the Saturday seminar only. Course leaders TBA

UPCOMING EVENTS

23 - 25 AUG - FRIENDS OF WERRIBEE

6 - 7 SEP - EvVic SPRING HT

28 - 29 SEP - SHIRLEY HEIGHTS HORSE TRIALS

12 - 13 OCT - OXLEY HT

19 - 20 OCT - COLAC HT

1 - 3 NOV - AVENAL HT

9 - 10 NOV - CANDLEBARK HT

23 - 24 NOV - FRIENDS OF MANSFIELD PC HT

6 -8 DEC - LAKES AND CRATERS CCI

JUMPING

Gear up! Competitions are starting again this August and we ​look forward to seeing everyone back out in the rings.

As we are into a new membership season, we would like to ​remind all competitors to ensure that all memberships and ​jumping licences if required have been renewed at the time ​of entry.

Competitors jumping below 1.05M will require Participant ​membership, while horses only requirement a Base Horse ​registration. Those jumping 1.05M and above will require ​Competitor membership and horses are required to have Full ​registration as well as a current Jumping Licence.

See you all soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS

3 - 4 AUG - GDP FRESHMAN’S

3 - 4 AUG - GAVIN CHESTER CLINIC

10 - 11 AUG - BONEO MONTHLY JUMPING

17 - 18 AUG - BORDER DISTRICTS SHOWJUMPING CLUB

24 - 25 AUG - BONEO MONTHLY JUMPNG

SHOW HORSE

COMBINED MEASURING DAY - EV, SHCV AND MELB ​ROYAL

WERRIBEE PARK NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

17 AUGUST 2024

Mark your calendars for August 17th, 2024, for our upcoming ​Combined Measuring Day with Show Horse Council Vic & ​Melbourne Royal at WPNEC!

Whether you're gearing up for Melbourne Royal or simply ​seeking official measurements, this is an event not to be ​missed!

Book your slot now using the provided booking link to secure ​your preferred time and streamline the process. Spaces are ​limited, so don't delay!

UPCOMING MEASURING DAYS

17 AUG - Combined Measuring (EA/SHCV/RASV), WPNEC

6 OCT - Tatura

30 NOV - 1 DEC - December Show, WPNEC

SHOW HORSE WINTER PROTOCOL DAY

The recent Show Horse Protocol Day ran successfully and ​after almost two years, it was great to see our members keen ​to engage with some educational opportunities with Jason ​James who provided Show Horse members with great insight ​and expertise! Due to the popularity of the Protocol Day, the ​Show Horse Committee will be hosting a Clinic on August 11th ​to accommodate those who were placed on the initial ​waitlist and any other members who are interested. Details ​will be available on Facebook.

EV SHOW HORSE TEAM MERCHANDISE

Congratulations to the Victorian Show Horse team selected ​for Nationals! Don’t miss out on some amazing merchandise! ​Order now and you’ll definitely be “Best Dressed”!

INTERSCHOOL

TEAM VIC TRAINING WEEKEND

Despite a weekend of extremely wet weather, the Vic Team ​enjoyed a training week at Werribee.

Saturday sessions included presentations by Tanya Mitton ​Mindset Coach and Jan Smith, who spoke on medications ​and travel, the preparation and presentation of horses.

The Team Roast dinner was followed by Survivor Challenges. ​Thanks to Mary Anne McPherson for her wonderful ​organisation.

On Sunday there was instruction offered for team members ​in all disciplines.

Thank you to coaches:

Dressage

Karen Blythe, Bianca Veneziano & Jan Smith

Protocol Rides

Moya Jess & Deb Court

Show Jumping

Paul Brent & Angela Dobbin

Show Jumping and Cross Country

Chris Height & Sam Cesnick

Flat Riding and Workouts

Tamara & Ebonie Lee

Thank you to Cathy Grant who supplied each rider with ​Precision Microbes Feed Supplement.

RIDERS WITH DISABILITY INTERSCHOOL

This year the Australian Interschool Championships in ​Tamworth will have a Preliminary Dressage Rider With A ​Disability (RWD) class for a Primary and a Secondary rider ​from each State.

Riders may be Vic Team members or from outside the ​current team.

• The rider must have an ‘EA Exemption’ . EA are aware of ​this requirement and will endeavour to have applications ​processed as quickly as possible.
  
• The rider can already be competing in other classes at ​the event
• This is not a para class – no para classification is required
• Each State Team Manager is to organise their nominees ​for this class

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by Monday 5th ​August to isvteam.manager@equestrianvictoria.com.au.

EA SNIPPETS

EA OFFICIALS TOP UP INSURANCE FOR 2024/25

Top-up insurance is now available for individuals who earn ​an income for officiating or officiate at non EA affiliated ​events or events that are not insured through the EA ​Insurance programme.

This will allow current EA Officials to be covered for Personal ​Accident, Public & Products Liability, and Professional ​Indemnity whilst undertaking duties as an equestrian Official ​under your EA accreditation whilst you are earning an ​income or an non-affiliated events.

Full details in the link below.

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SAFETY DATA COLLECTION

Equestrian Australia in consultation with State CEOs and ​Jumping Committees have updated and modified Form 08, ​that has already proven effective in recording the number ​and types of incidents across the various disciplines.

The update involves the inclusion of a sixth reporting option ​to allow show organisers to enter the total number of entries. ​This will aid to facilitate tracking of rate of incidents vs ​number of entries over time to calculate risk and monitor ​performance of any safety initiatives introduced.

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FEI CALENDAR APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 NOW OPEN

For those wishing to hold International (FEI) events in 2025, ​you will need to complete the application form and return it ​to Equestrian Australia by 5pm Thursday August 1st 2024.

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AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS IN PARIS

Equestrian Australia is excited to announce two of our local ​officials who have accepted appointments at the 2024 Paris ​Olympic and Paralympic games.

Mary Seefried will be sitting on the Dressage Judges ​Supervisory Panel, while Dr Christopher Elliott will be joining ​the Veterinary team as the FEI Limb Sensitivity Examining ​Veterinarian.

We wish them all the best and safe travels!

MARY SEEFRIED

DR CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

COACHING RENEWALS - AN ALTERNATE WAY OF ​RENEWING

If you are having difficulties renewing your coaching ​accreditation fy 2024/25 through MyEA, please use this online ​form.

Please make sure that you have completed all compulsory ​requirements outlined in the Coach Reaccreditation ​Requirements 2024-25 document.

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FEI SNIPPETS

BE A GUARDIAN: A FUNDAMENTAL REFRAMING OF ​EQUESTRIAN CARE

With the ever-growing public concern around the welfare of ​horses in our sport, the FEI formed the Equine Ethics Wellbeing ​Commission in June 2022 to address the these by providing ​advice and recommendations to the FEI and create policies ​and guidelines through ethical, evidence-based research.

These recommendations and key areas of priority were ​delivered by the Commission in November 2023. Based of this ​report, the FEI formulated and published the FEI Equine ​Welfare Strategy while emphasizing the importance that all ​individuals involved take on the responsibility of being ​Guardians of horse welfare in the sport.

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Equestrian Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Owners of all lands on which we do business and we pay out respects to their Elders, past, present and future.

We acknowledge the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make in creating a strong and vibrant society.