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Membership Matters

From the CEO

I am happy to announce a series of leadership changes within Equestrian Victoria’s Board and committees. We have been very lucky to a series of strong leaders but as organisations do, we welcome new changes as they bring new ideas and a fresh perspective.

Firstly, I want to express our gratitude to our outgoing chair, Tim Clarke, whose contributions have been invaluable and will continue to do so in his position as a Board Director. Moving into the EV Chair position will be Kate Wallis. Kate's dedication and leadership will strengthen our organisation as we strive for excellence in all that we do.

Furthermore, I extend my sincere appreciation to outgoing chairs Cindy Morrison (Jumping) and Lizzy Schirmer (Dressage) for their dedication and hard work in advancing their disciplines. As we announce the appointment of Bernie Hearn as the new Chair of Jumping and Pam Buxton-Barber as the new Chair of Dressage. Their expertise and passion for their respective disciplines will undoubtedly drive us to new heights of success.

As we approach our premier Young Horse event, PSI DJWTS, which boasts an ever-growing reputation for excellence, I am grateful for the hard work and dedication that so many within our organisation have put into making this event possible. Yet, as always, there is still more to be done.

If you are eager to be a part of this fantastic event, please volunteer by following this link VOLUNTEER

But our momentum keeps going. No sooner will we have wrapped up DJWTS than we will be diving into the excitement of the ISV State Championships. At Werribee Park from 6th-11th of April, this event will see young competitors from across the state converge for a showcase of talent and determination.

For further details on both events and more, please read on in this newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication. We hope to see you at DJWTS - come say "Hi"!

Safe Riding.

Membership Matters

KATE WALLIS ELECTED NEW CHAIR OF EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA

We would like to welcome Kate Wallis to the EV Chair role for Equestrian Victoria.

Kate is a current Board Director of EV with a strong commitment to supporting the growth and participation of equestrian sports across all disciplines.

Kate participates heavily as a volunteer, rider and administrator in Eventing as the longstanding President of Tonimbuk Horse Trials including the resurrecting of the facility, Eventing Victoria SubCommittee Treasurer, Committee Member & Treasurer of Melb 3DE, Spring Horse Trials, Summer Horse Trials, Trust Administrator for the Eventing Medical Trust (supporting Medical Services for all Eventing in Victoria), PCAV coach and a Development Selector for EA Eventing National/Olympic.

Kate also has a corporate finance background and brings with her a passion for continuous improvement, significant experience in implementing and leading organisational change, strategy, people leadership coupled with her principles around integrity, transparency and fairness for all and is delighted for the opportunity to support Equestrian Victoria members across the challenges and opportunities ahead.

On behalf of the EV Board, Kate would like to sincerely thank Tim Clarke as the outgoing EV Chair for his significant contribution and leadership to Equestrian Victoria in developing a strong foundation for the organisation and is delighted to continue to have Tim as a highly regarded member of the EV Board.

WELCOME, ASHLEY!

The Equestrian Victoria team would like to extend a warm welcome to Ashley Lamers, who has recently joined us to fill the role of Manager - Partnerships & Engagement.

Ash grew up around horses and started riding at age 5 at Pony Club before competing in Showjumping later on.

Since then, he has supported the equine world in many aspects over the years, from sponsoring to event management.

He served for over 6 years on the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show, is a member of the Rotary Club and serves on several other community boards in his spare time.

We look forward to working with Ash at Equestrian Victoria!

EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA’S ACCESSIBILITY TOOLKIT

Last year, Equestrian Victoria introduced the members of the DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Working Group, who have worked in partnership with EV to create an action plan and to advance its respective initiatives to assist us in continuing to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive sporting community.

As a result, Equestrian Victoria with the DEI have released the Accessibility Toolkit that has been adapted from the FEI Accessibility Toolkit, Central Coast Council and Equestrian Australia Guidelines.

This is the first such resource released by Equestrian Victoria with the help of the DEI Working Group. The purpose of the toolkit is to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with the necessary means to actively engage in and derive enjoyment from sports events.

To access this document, please click on the link below.

DIGITAL WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK CARD NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SERVICE VICTORIA APP

Service Victoria has recently communicated that you are now able to add a digital Working with Children Check card to the Service Victoria app on your phone, making it easier for you to store, access and present your card when needed.

Even if your physical card is still valid, you can get a digital card too. You can keep using the physical card until it expires so long as your clearance remains valid.

The digital card is an online alternative to the physical card and will:

• provide real time information about the validity of your Check
• Give you a convenient way to store and show your Check
• Reduce environmental impact.

Applying for a renewing your Working with Children Check through Service Victoria has not changed.

HOW TO GET A DIGITAL CARD

The process is quick and simple. Before you start, you will need:

1. Your Working with Children Check card number or application number. If you don’t know your number, find it at service.vic.gov.au
   
2. The Service Victoria app on your smartphone. Get the Service Victoria app from the App Store or Google Play.
3. A Service Victoria account. If you don’t have a Service Victoria account, create one at service.vic.gov.au/account. It’s free and takes less that 5 minutes.

Open your Service Victoria app and tap “My Wallet” at the bottom of the screen. Tap “Working with Children Check: and follow the instructions.

Once you’ve added your digital card, tap “My Wallet’ to see and show it.

HELMET TAGGING

Equestrian Victoria supplies helmet tags to various locations around the state. This is one of the services provided free of charge to our members. We also do our best to ensure that locations for this service are available for most members.

Helmet tagging is exclusively offered to businesses that have completed a helmet tagging course, which must be finished before the tags are issued.

We do, however, where the need calls for it, offer the helmet tagging to current members who are in an area that may not be serviced by a business.

The website lists all the current helmet taggers and their locations. This list is due to be reviewed in March with any additions or exclusions.

Please click on the link below to find the full list of current helmet taggers.

YVONNE MORRISON RECEIVES ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Mrs Yvonne Morrison has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for her service to equestrian sport. Mrs Morrison has been involved in various aspects of equestrian sport for many years, both as a participant and a volunteer.

Mrs Morrison is a life member of the Berry’s Creek Pony Club, where she has been a volunteer coach for many years. She has also represented the club at state and international levels, and has taught Olympic disciplines and horsemanship to Pony Club’s around Victoria. She is a volunteer judge at state Pony Club championship competitions, and a team manager and coach for Pony Club of Australia and Equestrian Victoria.

In addition to her work with Pony Club, Mrs Morrison has also contributed to other equestrian events and organisations. She was a former organiser of the Cape Paterson One Day Event Horse Trials, and a former president of the Stony Creek Horse Trials. She is also a level three steward for dressage and show jumping for the Federation Equestrian International, and a former member of the Melbourne Hunt Club.

Mrs Morrison’s achievements and dedication to equestrian sport have been recognised with several awards, including the Speed the Plough Medal from the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria in 2021.

YOUNG AMBASSADOR

Applications for Young Ambassador wclosed on 6 March, and we are looking forward to announcing and meeting each of our finalists before the end of the month.

This year, we have some great inclusions prepared for our Young Ambassador finalists, including a Leadership and Team Building activity day in June, the Young Ambassador Weekend in July and multiple opportunities for them to engage with sponsors and partners.

The online application form currently outlines some of the inclusions our future Young Ambassadors can expect.

The programme will offer a lot of guidance and support to those who become finalists and the future Young Ambassador and it will be a great opportunity for those who wish to support and engage further with the equestrian industry.

VALE GRAEME BARKER

Equestrian Victoria is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Graeme Barker. His contributions to the horse industry over more than 40 years were immense and far-reaching, leaving an indelible mark on all who witnessed his work.

Inducted into the Equestrian Victoria Hall of Fame in 2022, Graeme's passion and dedication to the sport were evident in every word he spoke and every event he graced with his presence. As the voice of the biggest events in the country, he brought excitement to jumping classes, shared the rich history of the Garryowen, and made the intricacies of the sport accessible to all.

Beyond his undeniable talent as a commentator, Graeme's commitment to the betterment of the horse, its breeding, and its welfare resonated deeply with all who shared his love for these magnificent creatures. His impact extended beyond the arena, connecting the whole of the equestrian community.

We send our sincerest condolences to Graeme's family and friends.

Event Spotlight

PSI DRESSAGE & JUMPING WITH THE STARS

TICKETS

There is still time to purchase your tickets so 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.

VOLUNTEERS

We are inviting all individuals who are willing to lend a hand at PSI Dressage & Jumping with the Stars.

Keep in mind that the more volunteers we have, the more efficiently and swiftly the event will run.

PSI Dressage & Jumping

with the Stars

PARA-DRESSAGE INCLUDED AT THIS YEAR’S DJWTS

Equestrian Victoria is happy to announce Para-Dressage at Dressage and Jumping with the Stars this year. We will be featuring classes Grades I-V on Sunday 24 March. More details are in the schedule!! Please come and support our Victorian Para-Dressage riders.

Click on the image to view the schedule.

DJWTS - AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST MULTIDICIPLINARY EVENT

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!

Event Spotlight

2024 PETSTOCK EV INTERSCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

6th - 10th April 2024

Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre

Entries have now closed for this event. Please note that if you entered without a participation event, your entry will be waitlisted and reviewed by our panel.

Riders have until the 31st of March to fulfil participation requirements for entry. You can find the available competitions for the month of March on the ISV events calendar.

DISCIPLINE AND ACTIVITIES SPONSORS

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 Ashley Lamers.

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.

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.

• 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

UPCOMING OTT EVENTS

Jumping

Eventing

8 Mar

Tonimbuk International HT

RECENT OTT EVENT RESULTS

Congratulations

BARASTOC HORSE OF THE YEAR

SUPREME CHAMPION LED OTT

Heidi Pickstock & DP Florentine

SUPREME CHAMPION RIDDEN OTT

Shae Russo & Emperor

BERWICK & DISTRICT DRESSAGE CLUB - SKYE PARK RUGS CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024

SATURDAY

port phillip sjc Summer show

gdp showjumping Classic

GEELONG HT

Ev65 - Junior

Ev65 - Grassroots

Ev65

EvA80 - Junior

EvA80 - Grassroots

Eva80 - Div A

EvA80 - Div B

EvA95 - Grassroots

EvA95 - Div A

EvA95 - Div B

CCN1*-S - Div A

CCN1*-S - Div B

CCN2*-S

CCN2.5*-S

Daniella Gagliardi & Rich Business

Bay Fildes & Exceeds Expectations

Leesa Clausing & Flying Jukebox

Alison Smith & Rimfire Park Response

Paul Schroeder & Woodbridge

Jorja Clarke & Blue Street Bandit

Molly Lines & Paris Pike

Imogen Bergin & Prince Alfred

Theo Michalczyk & Fort Wirth

Sophia Pratley & Barracuda NZ

Kylah Brewer & Princess Keikilani

Charlie Germein & GE Orlando

Christopher Height & Tata Ma Pick

Molly Lines & Tadpole

mornington peninsula ht

Ev65

EvA80

EvA95

CCN1*-S

CCN1.5*-S

Thomas Harrison & ZP To Be Sure

Stella Golding & Arcadian Arthur

Isabella Walsh & Magnus Que Cee

Charlize Scott & Midnight Hawk

Nicolette Rippon & Koko Opapa

Discipline News

DRESSAGE

PARA DRESSAGE AT WILLINGA PARK

The Willinga Park CPEDI was an important event for many, being a paralympic qualifier. Held from the 16 - 18 of February at Bawley Point, NSW, the country’s top para dressage riders gathered at the event to try and get the required scores with the hopes of making the team for Paris 2024.

Victorian rider, Stella Barton riding the chestnut stallion, Lord Lamarque, posted some fantastic scores in the CPEDI3* Grade I tests over the three days. With 71.458% in the Grand Prix Test A, 73.681% in the Grand Prix Test B and a personal best of 75.745% in the Grand Prix Freestyle.

Stella and Lord Lamarque are only a new partnership, that was initiated by paralympian and fellow teammate, Sharon Jarvis. Lord Lamarque is owned by Jade Edwards and Alan Moody in WA. Congratulations to everyone involved, as well as coach Sally Francis.

Congratulations to all riders who participated at this event!

In the Grade IV, we had Victorian riders, Zoe Vorenas and Dianne Barnes, take out the top two placings in the Grand Prix A and B tests with percentages over the minimum of 67% to be considered for nomination.

The event also ran the CPEDI2* as well as the Virtus exhibition competition, for riders competing with intellectual impairment.

CHANGES TO DRESSAGE VICTORIA COMMITTEE AND STATE COACHING POSITION

After six years of dedicated service, Lizzy Schirmer has stepped down from the Dressage Victoria Committee, having reached the maximum length of tenure permitted under the EV Discipline Committee By-Laws. Lizzy spearheaded initiatives such as the Amateur Owner Rider Squads and Development Weekends, Directed the AOR State and National Championships, Directed Dressage and Jumping with the Stars for 3 years and the annual Dressage Festival for the past 4 years. Despite stepping down from the committee, Lizzy will continue as the Event Director for Dressage Festival 2024. We thank Lizzy for the commitment and energy she put into every aspect of her Committee membership.

Pam Buxton-Barber has moved from Clubs and Affiliates Representative to take on the role of Chair. Pam is originally from Tasmania and moved to Melbourne in 2011, after 10 years in Sydney where she was introduced to the world of Dressage. Pam is a Committee member of the Victorian Dressage Club and was last year recognised as Volunteer of the Year for Dressage.

The Clubs & Affiliates Subcommittee subsequently nominated Jan Donald from Whittlesea Plenty Valley Dressage Club as their representative on the DV Committee.

DRESSAGE VICTORIA COMMITTEE

Chair

Athletes & Squads Rep

DOEC Rep

Clubs & Affiliates Rep

AOR Rep

YR Rep

Pony Rep

Marketing & Social Media

Pam Buxton-Barber

Karen Blythe

Lee Howells

Jan Donald

Kathryn O'Halloran

Bianca Veneziano

Louise Maguire

Lindsey Ware

In another significant development, Lone Joergensen, who has served as the Victorian State Coach for Dressage for the past decade, has chosen not to renew her EA Coaching accreditation and will be stepping down from her role as State Coach. Lone's exceptional contributions as an athlete, trainer, and coach have greatly benefited the sport of Dressage both in Australia and internationally. Dressage Victoria extends its heartfelt gratitude to Lone for her dedication and leadership with the High-Performance Squad and other riders. It is important to note that Lone will continue to offer her expertise as a private coach.

These changes mark an exciting new chapter for Dressage Victoria as it continues to evolve and grow under the guidance of its dedicated committee members and coaches.

Lindsey Ware

Dressage Victoria

Marketing & Social Media

dressage bridle numbers

For members whose horses do not currently possess a bridle number issued by Equestrian Victoria, when acquiring a new dressage license for your horse, please reach out to the office to obtain an assigned number.

If you have purchased a horse from interstate that has an existing bridle number issued from another state branch, you will also need to contact the Equestrian Victoria office to request a new bridle number. This avoids the issue in which two horses end up having the same bridle number.

VIC DRESSAGE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

The following rider and horse combinations have been selected for the Victorian Dressage Development Squad.

RIDER

Meaghan Willis

Judith Smith

Eliza Mylon

Melissa Taafe

Ashleigh Glascott

Emily Yeoman

*Bianca Joyce

*Rebecca Walsh

*Nicole McOwn

*Phillipa Molnar

*Jane Toohey

*Emma Turnbull

*Lucy McNutt

*Lauren Wilson

*Emma Crocker

*Kelsey Josephs

*Jervais Ham

*Katrina Bolmat

HORSE

Kristabella Park De Amour - Medium

Horse 1: Hollends Bend Shangri-La - Med/Advanced

Horse 2: Aruma - Med/Advanced

Confusius SDM - Advanced/PSG

Revelwood Martini - PSG

Bloomfield Viva Forever - 4yo

Long Park Secret Agent - Advanced

Desire SP - Med/Advanced

Jazzari GP -

Horse 1: Mellizo Park Chocolate Royal - Med/Advanced

Horse 2: Daluxe BHI - 5yo (Pony)

Bloomfield Sorrento - Advanced

Aberdeen MI - Medium/6yo

Long Park Lucky - Elementary (Pony)

Thamesbourne Solaria - Medium

Goldmine Trilogy - Elementary (Pony)

Morricco - 4yo

IRock - Inter II

Mayfield Fez - Medium

Staughton Vale Salsa Hit - Elementary

*Denotes July 2022 intake

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING COURSES

UPCOMING MEASURING DAYS

Discipline News

Eventing

sandy phillips eventing dressage workshop

We are excited to host an Eventing Dressage Workshop with Sandy Phillips, Level 4/5* Eventing judge and Level 3/4* Dressage judge, at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.

Dressage rider Sandy Phillips rode for Team USA at two World Equestrian Games and one Olympics before changing to British nationality, after which she competed at the 1998 and 2006 World Equestrian Games, and the 1999 European Championships. She also acted as a senior selector for the British Dressage team from 2008 to 2012 and was part of the Eventing Ground Jury at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Sandy is an FEI judge for eventing and dressage, and trains horses and riders of all levels.

event results

MARCUS OLDHAM GEELONG HT

MORNINGTON PENINSULA HT

upcoming events

8 - 10 MAR

22 - 24 MAR

TONIMBUK INTERNATIONAL HT

WANDIN PARK INTERNATIONAL HT

Sandy will be judging at the 2024 Dressage and Jumping with the Stars from 21-23 March and will also be the co-presenter at the Young Horse Seminar on 24th March.

Discipline News

JUMPING

UPDATES TO THE JUMPING VICTORIA COMMITTEE

After two years of service, Cindy Morrison stepped down as Chair of the Jumping Victoria committee at the last Annual General Meeting.

Cindy is well known on the Victorian Show Jumping scene and has always been heavily involved in the discipline, whether it be competing, organising or volunteering.

We would like to extend our thanks to Cindy for her commitment and contributions to the sport as Chair. Cindy will still hold a position on the committee as Club Representative.

As such, we would like to introduce our newly elected Chair of the Jumping Victoria committee, Bernie Hearn.

Many might know Bernie Hearn as the Mayor of the Rural City of Benalla from November 2021 - 2023. She was first elected in 2016 before her appointment as Deputy Mayor in November 2019.

Bernie represented Council on various committees, including the Benalla Festival Advisory Committee , Accessibility Reference Group and the Audit and Risk Committee.

Outside of her duties as Councillor, Bernie and her family run a warmblood breeding stud that specialises in the development and training of show jumping horses.

We wish her all the best!

Your current Jumping Victoria committee:

Chair

Members

Club Reps

Officials Rep

Bernie Hearn

Helen Ashby

Kristy Bruhn

Ian Chalmers

Stuart Abrahams

Rachel Lovett/Temby

Cindy Morrison

Bruce Harding

Aaron Mawhinney

Emma Kirkbride

Angela Hodgetts

TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE -

NEW ZEALAND

At the end of January, Victorian young riders Jack Barker, Hayden Parker and Elissa Stephens along with Cody Tincknell from Queensland, formed the Australian team that travelled to New Zealand for the Young Rider Trans-Tasman Teams Challenge.

The competition was held at the Larsen Sawmilling Equestrian Championships in Gisborne and riders competed on borrowed horses.

Despite their best efforts, the Kiwi team emerged victorious after three rounds with 14 points.

Congratulations to all riders!

GDP CLASSIC

Hailed as an event by riders, for riders. It’s no wonder the GDP Classic is an extremely popular event and attracts a large number of competitors including some of Australia’s top showjumpers.

The event was run over 4 days in February at Boneo Park, with a prize pool of $60,000. There were many amazing performances but taking top honours in the Martin Collins Australia Grand Prix was Sam Overton riding Oaks Cassanova.

Congratulations to riders and to the GDP team for running such a successful event!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Discipline News

SHOW HORSE

BARASTOC HORSE OF THE YEAR

The Barastoc HOTY saw many fantastic horses and riders participate in the event over the weekend!

In addition to receiving a lot of support from participating societies and breed associations, Barastic saw over 250 horses attend and participate in a number of classes.

Hall of Fame recipients included:

Shelley Penny

Meteor Showers (with results from previous owner Nicole Riemer)

Thank you to our organisers, officials and volunteers for running a successful event. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all our sponsors and partners.

Thank you

Discipline News

INTERSCHOOL

NOTES FOR 2024 PETSTOCK EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA STATE INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

A gentle reminder that all competitors are required to hold a current Competitor level membership. If you need to renew or upgrade your membership, you may do so through the MyEA portal.

If you do not currently have membership with EV, you can sign up through the following link. All new members will be entitled to the pro rata membership rates.

HELMET TAGGING

EA helmet tagging rules apply as per current EA rules to Dressage, Jumping, Combined Training and Sporting Horse. Tagging will be available at the event. Show Horse competitors need to confirm any updated tagging rules in 2024.

ENTRY ENQUIRIES AND SCRATCHINGS

All enquiries regarding your entry and scratching will need to be directed to the Event Secretary office.

If your request requires an exemption, this will need to be brought forward to our panel for review.

INTERSCHOOL EVENTING LEADERBOARD

If you are not currently part of and wish to sign up for the Interschool Eventing Leaderboard, please complete the following Jotform.

Riders may register for two levels if they are considering moving up. If selected at two levels, the rider must select their preferred level for the leaderboard.

Any queries or interstate results need to be sent to the Results Coordinator, Lynne Brown.

UPDATED DOCUMENTS

• Interschool Captain and Team Selection Policy 2024
• ISV Handbook 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

15 MAR

23 - 24 MAR

23 MAR

28 MAR

VEIS JUMPING ROUND 1 & ISJ ROUND 1 @ BONEO PARK

SCOTS SCHOOL ALBURY INTERSCHOOL EQUESTRIAN CHALLENGE

NATIMUK AGRICULTURAL SHOW

BONEO PARK COMBINED TRAINING AND DRESSAGE DAY

VEIS SERIES

National News

EA SNIPPETS

LEANNE WILLIAMS NAMED COACH OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2024

Congratulations to Victorian Coach, Leanne Williams, on being named EA’s Coach of the Month for January.

Leanne is a Level 3 Dressage specialist who runs Avoca Park equestrian in Macclesfield. She also currently sits on Equestrian Victoria’s Coaching Committee.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

AIS CAMP FOR NATIONAL PARA SQUAD

A 3 day off-horse training camp was held for Equestrian Australia’s High Performance Para Squad at the Australian Instirtute of Sport in Canberra at the end of January.

Athletes had the opportunity to attend training sessions, education workshops as well as interactive development activities.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

AIS CONCUSSION AND BRAIN HEALTH POSITION STATEMENT

Recently, the Australian Insitute of Sport released their 2024 Position Statement for Concussion and Brain Health with a more conservative approach now being taken with those aged 18 years or younger.

Equestrian Australia has advised that they are reviewing existing concussion guidelines, which will remain in place until further notice.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

YOUNG RIDER, KATE KYROS, MAKING HER MARK IN THE USA

Kate Kyros and her team recently made the move to Wellington, Florida, to campaign her two stallions Chemistry and Intro K.

In the short time she has been there, Kate has already had a number of successes and has been selected to ride for Australia in the U25 CDIO Nations Cup.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

BOYD EXELL NARROWLY MISSES OUT ON 11TH FEI DRIVING WORLD CUP FINAL WIN

It was a tight finish at the FEI Driving World Cup Final in Bordeaux, France, where Australia’s Boyd Exell finished second place to Dutchman, Bram Chardon, by a mere 0.83 seconds.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

AUSTRALIAN TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR THE LONGINES FEI JUMPING NATIONS CUP IN WELLINGTON

Equestrian Australia recently announced the six riders that will be representing Australia at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup in Wellington, Florida, running from 28th February to 3rd March 2024.

Congratulations to Thaisa Erwin, Scott Keach, Hilary Scott, Rowan Willis, David Cameron and Maddison Stephen.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

International News

FEI SNIPPETS

LARGE AUDIENCE AT FEI ONLINE EVENTING SEMINAR

A 3-hour long online seminar was held on 20th January to discuss proposed modifications to the competition format for Eventing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

More than 280 individuals from at least 36 different nations registered to attend the event.

The seminar also included a discussion on Risk Management. One of the moderators of this discussion was EA and FEI Technical Delegate, Geoff Sinclair, Chair of the FEI Risk Management Steering Group.

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.