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Official News from Equestrian Victoria

February 2024

Membership Matters

From the CEO

As we swing back into the competitions at Equestrian Victoria, I am continually inspired by the dedication and unwavering commitment demonstrated by our volunteers. Your selfless contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping the vibrant and thriving equestrian community we have become.

Equestrian Victoria is more than an organization; it is place for us to share a passion and support a sport that is so dear to many of us. None of which would be possible without the contribution of our volunteers. The countless hours you have devoted to organizing events, managing administrative tasks, caring for our equine companions, and fostering community connections have not gone unnoticed. Your efforts have created an environment where riders of all levels can come together, learn, and share in the joy of equestrian pursuits.

Volunteers are the backbone of any successful organization, and Equestrian Victoria is no exception. Your passion for our mission and the values you bring to our community are instrumental in our growth and achievements. Whether you're working behind the scenes or in the spotlight, your contributions are invaluable, and we would not be where we are today without you

Thank you for your unwavering commitment, and here's to another year of success, and the joy that comes from being part of the Equestrian Victoria family.

Membership Matters

PRO-RATA MEMBERSHIP

We're excited to announce that pro rata membership is now open for new members as well as for those whose memberships have expired for two years or more (2022).

If you're an existing member whose membership has lapsed for two years or more, please complete this form.

For those looking to join us, please head to this link to complete your membership application.

Thank you for your interest in being part of our community!

EV MEDIA ACCREDITATION REMINDER

A gentle reminder to all event Directors and Organising Committees of all Equestrian Victoria affiliated events that media/photographers attending your events must be accredited as per EV’s Media Accreditation process.

Any media persons engaged who are not currently EV accredited will need to apply through the jotform below.

ONLINE HORSE TRANSFERS

We are excited to announce that it is now even simpler to get your horse transfers done! This process has now moved online through the MyEA Portal.

You are still required to have either the orginal horse registration certificate signed by both the previous owner and the new owner or have completed a Sworn Statement in the event that the orginal certificate has been lost or destroyed.

For more information and to learn how to transfer your horse online, please click on the link below.

REMINDER TO ALL COMPETITORS

The EV office would like to take this time to remind all riders who compete in EV affiliated events to ensure that the information you input on your entry forms is correct:

• The rider’s name must match the your registered name on the EA database (please do not enter a shortened version of your name if the name linked to your EA account is your full name).
• Your correct membership number.
• Your horse’s registered name.
• Your correct horse ID.
• Your membership is current and the correct category for the discipline/class you are competing in. (For more information on which category is appropriate for you, please click on the following link).
• All current listed owners of the horse entered must be current financial members (Minimum “Supporter” member).
• Ensure your horse has a current discipline specific licence (if required). This can be purchase through the MyEA portal.

If these details are not correct, they are flagged in the system as an error and are required to be checked and fixed manually, sometimes in the hundreds!

We would greatly appreciate if all riders could do their part to assist with making sure your entry details are correct. There is not always a huge window for our staff to get entry checks done and follow up on all errors after the close of entries to return to the event organisers in time. Making sure these are all in place would help increase the efficiency greatly.

Thank you for your understanding and look forward to seeing you at our events this year!

Event Spotlight

PSI DRESSAGE & JUMPING WITH THE STARS

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to watch top riders from around Australia compete at the 2024 PSI DJWTS, where grace meets athleticism in a breathtaking display of horsemanship.

DRESSAGE TESTS

If you're taking part in the Young Event Horse Competition or any of the Dressage Competitions (excluding Ridden Performance Pony), the Dressage tests are ready for viewing on your Discipline Competitor info page on the event website!

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

On the back of the success of last year's Dressage and Jumping with the Stars range, we are delighted to release another stunning collection.

2024's range sees an evolution of the DJWTS logo, the introduction of a beautiful new polo shirt fabric, subtle changes to favourite styles and the introduction of a new jacket and luxurious new hoodie.

Order now for event collection, while stocks last! Don't miss out, as much of the gear sold out quickly last year.

PSI Dressage & Jumping

with the Stars

The 2024 PSI DJWTS Championships is a significant pathway event and the National Championship for Young Dressage and Jumping horses across Australia. It gathers some of the country's top equestrian talents for an exhilarating three days of competition.

PSI DJWTS is the only competition in Australia that is genuinely cross-discipline, drawing over 700 horses, 3,000 spectators, and considerable online viewers engaging through various event media channels.

PSI DJWTS has firmly established itself as Australia's largest multidisciplinary event.

SPONSORS

Equestrian Victoria is seeking sponsors for this premier event that will be held from the 21 - 23 of March 2024 at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.

To find out how to support and be part of the action, please click on the link below for details of our sponsorship packages.

TRADE VILLAGE

Don't miss out on the horde of eager equestrian shoppers. Join us at PSI DJWTS, and book your trade stand now!

PSI Dressage & Jumping

with the Stars

PSI Dressage & Jumping

with the Stars

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

OFF THE TRACK

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.

UPCOMING OTT EVENTS

Dressage

Jumping

Eventing

10 Feb

24 Feb

Geelong HT

Monington Peninsula HT

RECENT OTT EVENT RESULTS

Congratulations

BONEO PARK SUMMER DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Preliminary

Novice

Elementary

Regina Knobel & Hillview Park Denman Keikari

Kylie Pedder & Aris Woodbury

Rebecca Farrow & Stage Presence

ev summer show

RIDDEN OTT SHOW HACK

NEWCOMIER RIDDEN OTT SHOW HUNTER

RIDDEN OTT SHOW HUNTER

SUPREME CHAMPION RIDDEN OTT

Shae Russo & Emperor

Discipline News

DRESSAGE

2024 HYGAIN VICTORIAN YOUTH DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Starting the year off with a bang was the Hygain Youth Dressage Championships held at Boneo Park from 11 - 14 January where 255 horses competed over the 4 days with riders aged from 8 to 25.

Not only was there fierce competition throughout the day, but the evenings offered some fun and inspirational experiences for everyone with the Mini Olympics, talks by Susan Hoevenaars & Barry Roycroft on their Olympic experiences and also Jessica Dertell on her successful dressage journey so far. The Saturday night commemorated the late Deena Peters with the PINK Fashions on the Field, that was judged by the outgoing Chair of the Dressage Victoria committee, Lizzy Schirmer, before wrapping up with the Dancing Horse Riders Party.

Some notable results include Jessica Dertell and Syriana taking out the U25 Grand Prix Tour Championship with scores of 72.255% & 70.342%, whilst Amy Bachmann won the Medium Tour Championship with her horse Genuine River. The Para FEI Championship was won by Maddison Cooke riding Byalee Magic II and Darcy Macaulay close behind to finish reserve champion riding Parklands Faltango. Not to forget our Off the Track competitors, Charlize Scott and her horse Midnight Hawk were awarded Best Performed OTT in the participation Novice Class.

Thank you to the organising committee, judges, volunteers, stewards and sponsors for putting together a great show!

Charlize Scott & Midnight Hawk

Best performed OTTB

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING COURSES

Discipline News

Eventing

EVENTING VICTORIA AGM

COMING SOON

Further details will be posted on our social media pages.

upcoming events

10 - 11 FEB

24 - 25 FEB

GEELONG HT

MPPC HT

Discipline News

JUMPING

JUMPING VICTORIA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

6 FEBRUARY, 7:30PM

The Jumping Victoria have changed the date of their AGM to the 6th of February.

The following positions will be up for election:

• High Performance Representative
• Riders Representative
• Young Riders Representative
• General Representatives x3
• Officials Representation
  

SIENNA HOLDWORTH-ROSE TAKES THE WIN IN THE JUNIOR SHOWJUMPING AT THE PACIFIC FAIR MAGIC MILLIONS POLO & SHOWJUMPING EVENT

Congratulations to 15 year old Victorian Junior rider, Sienna Holdsworth-Rose on her recent win at the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping competition held at Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach, Queensland.

Sienna was riding the seasoned 18 year old mare, Collart Farm Short Torque. Well done to Sienna, coaches and everyone involved.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Discipline News

SHOW HORSE

EV SUMMER SHOW

A successful show was held over the weekend of the 13th of January, which saw over 10 organisations participate bringin nearly 240 horses to the grounds.

The weather turned back in our favour with lots of sunshine so the show could go on and it was great to see such an amazing turn out!

Congratulations to all riders, owners and stakeholders!

NEW SHOW HORSE MEMBER

We would like to congratulate and welcome Carly Depledge to the Show Horse Victoria Committee.

Carly provided our State Show Horse Team with a lot of support during the Nationals in December 2023 and will be coming on board to reprise her role as Team Manager.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BARASTOC HORSE OF THE YEAR

February 9 - 11, 2024 @ Werribee Park

UPCOMING MEASURING DAYS

Discipline News

INTERSCHOOL

2024 PETSTOCK EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA STATE INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS

6th - 10th April 2024

Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre

Entries for the event are now open! Make sure you get in quick as class numbers will be limited.

To be eligible, riders must have participated or intend to participate in any of the events on the ISV Calendar from 19th April 2023 to 31st March 2024 (inclusive). If you are using Horse Trials as a participation event, you must be registered on the Interschool Eventing Leaderboard.

Entries will close on 28th February 2024. For more information please click on the following links.

TRADE VILLAGE

Bookings for the event Trade Village are open!

After the success and great reception of the Scavenger Hunt at the 2023 Australian Interschool Nationals, the activity will return at our 2024 State Championships. Traders have to option to opt-in on the booking form.

EVENT MERCHANDISE

Event merchandise is now available to purchase from Animi Equine. Head to the link below to secure your orders. They will also be available for sale at the event, but numbers will be limited.

Sponsorship

Your opportunity to be part of Victoria’s leading grassroots event!

The 2024 Victorian Interschool State Championships serves as one of the most significant pathway events for grassroots riders Australia wide, and offers the unique opportunity for riders to compete at a State level event. Fostering camaraderie and collaboration, the event brings equestrian communities from four disciplines together for four fantastic days of competition. The impact of the event spreads wide, with rider's each spending months training and competing to qualify as the best in their State. With spectators, family members and competitors expected to grace Werribee over the four days, it will be a competition not to miss!

By joining as a sponsor, the 2024 Victorian Interschool State Championship competition offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your brand to over 1,500 riders and spectators across the weekend. The competition provides the unique opportunity to target an engaged age bracket of 8-18 years old, with strong consumer spending drive.

This competition relies heavily on our sponsors to ensure that we are delivering the best possible experience for our young riders and spectators. In addition to the sponsorship packages below, we are happy to discuss other opportunities as to how Interschools Nationals can increase your Brand’s reach. All enquiries can be directed to Judith Li.

National News

EA SNIPPETS

AUSTRALIAN YOUNG RIDER TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 TRANS-TASMAN CHALLENGE

Five riders were selected to represent Australia at the Young Rider Trans-Tasman Teams Challenge held from 26 - 28 January in New Zealand. Four of whom are our very own Victorian riders: Jack Barker, Hayden Parker, Elissa Stephens and Olivia Price (reserve).

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

EOI - OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES

Equestrian Australia would like to invite all professional equestrian photographers to who are interested in providing photography coverage for the Australian Equestrian Team at the Paris Olympic Games from 26 July to 6 August.

Deadline for EOI submissions 16 February 2024. Further details in link below.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

EA ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE CHEF D’EQUIPE 2023-24

EA recently announced the appointment of Amanda Renourd as the International Dressage Chef d’Equipe for 2023-24 to help provide leadership to the large contingent of Australian riders who are based overseas as well as those travelling to Europe to campaign for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Congratulations, Amanda!

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

International News

FEI SNIPPETS

OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC RANKINGS PUBLISHED FOR PARIS 2024

The FEI has released the Olympic and Paralympic Rankings for the upcoming Games following the close of the qualifying period on 31 Dec 2023.

For full details and to see the lists, click on the link below.

READ MORE HERE

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.