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Official News from Equestrian Victoria

Hoping that this newsletter will find all our members emerging ​from the winter hiatus with the promise of some less windy ​days and clear skies to get us out and about enjoying your ​horses!

I am delighted to have rejoined the Equestrian Victoria team ​and having worked across several other Olympic sports and ​community organisations it really is evident how strong ​Equestrian Victoria is with fantastic members, volunteers, ​events and opportunities. This year I hope to engage actively ​with all of you across disciplines, committees and individuals ​to continue to improve our sport and processes.

For those that I am still to meet my background is in Sports ​Management across CEO and GM level roles in Equestrian (EV ​& PCAV), Diving, Badminton alongside holding a Director role ​with VicSport and supporting State Government engagement. ​Equestrian Victoria has been a special part of my career as I ​was part of the organisation as CEO in 2016 alongside being ​involved with the EV Board and to now see the organisation ​where it is today holds a real sense of pride for me, particularly ​the efforts of the passionate individuals and groups who make ​the sport happen every day.

On a personal note I am supported by my wonderful family in ​my wife and three children who also have a keen interest in all ​things Equestrian and have supported my lifelong interest in ​photography. You may also see myself or my sons out and ​about as we operate a family sports photography business on ​the weekends when time permits us.

My key focus area for the first 8 weeks in role is to spend as ​much time with our members and discipline committees as I ​can to seek feedback, plan and action initiatives that make a ​real difference alongside getting our basics right, each and ​every time.

Feel free to reach out to us at Equestrian Victoria as we would ​love to hear from you on any ideas, challenges, concepts and ​even complaints that we can help with. In December 2024 after ​the AGM we will run a face to face members forum and I ​encourage you to participate and get involved.

Thanks to all of you who have reached out since rejoining ​Equestrian Victoria and I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Derek

SAVE THE DATE: 2024 ANNUAL ​GENERAL MEETING

Equestrian Victoria’s AGM is scheduled for 19 November 2024 ​at 7:30pm. The meeting will take place via a TEAMS video ​conference.

The official notice of meeting will be sent by 22 September ​2024 and will include

• Notice of Motion form - responses will be due 16 October ​2024, 7:00pm

• Board Nomination Form - responses will be due 15 ​October 2024, 7:00pm

• Board Nomination Criteria

Affiliates will also receive a Proxy form at this time which will ​need to be retuned by 5 November 2024.

TO MEMBERS: REMINDER WHEN ​REGISTERING A NEW HORSE

When adding a prefix or suffix, please reference article 138 ​“Names of Horses” on page 20 and 21.

EA are unable to apply a suffix or prefix to a horse name ​unless they fall under the categories stated in the attached ​General regulations.

EA EVENT MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDER ​REGISTER 2024

When choosing a Medical Service provider for your EA ​affiliated event, please ensure that the company is listed on ​the current EA Event Medical Service Provider Register in the ​link below.

WELCOME JAMISON!

Equestrian Victoria would like to welcome Jamison Ahrens to ​the Discipline team!

Jamison grew up in ​Albury and started ​riding at a young ​age, spending most ​of her weekends ​riding at pony club ​horse trials and ​mounted games.

Jamison will be supporting Jumping, Measuring as well as ​Coaching & Officials.

MEMBER STORIES

Last month, we announced that we are now giving YOU the ​opportunity to share your stories with the rest of our ​community through our monthly newsletter, Around the ​Stables. Applications for next month’s edition are now open!

How does it work? 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: October Edition ​application submissions will close 4 ​September. Topics for November will ​be published on 19 September.

SAFETY NEWS UPDATES

EA’s Safety team is working with State Jumping bodies to ​identify the most effective and practical level of medical ​support at jumping competitions.

The intention is to use evidence-based decision making to ​determine the optimum provision of medical in Jumping ​across Australia.

To support this approach two main initiatives have been ​launched:

1. From August 1st and ongoing, clubs and OCs have been ​reporting the total number of competition entries to allow ​us to determine the rate of injury -ongoing in Jumping.
2. From September 1st until December 31st, we are asking ​clubs and OCs to report the medical coverage they are ​able to provide at their competitions versus a trial set of ​Minimum Medical Requirements (MMR).

This will give clear and specific data regarding cost, ​availability and the practicality of a given level of response, ​and will put us in a position to make clear practical ​recommendations for minimum medical cover in early 2025 ​with the intention of implementing them beginning in April ​2025. We are looking forward to seeing the results of the trial ​so that we can make better informed decisions about the ​level and type of medical that needs to be utilised in ​Jumping going forward.

CHILD SAFETY - PROFESSIONAL ​BOUNDARIES

Below are some ideas around professional boundaries when ​working with young people in capacity as a coach, volunteer, ​officials and members at Equestrian Victoria events.

DO

DON’T

• Provide any form of support to a child or their family ​unrelated to the scope of their role, where there is no ​existing social, personal, or family relationship (e.g. ​financial assistance, babysitting, provide ​accommodation).
• Transport a child unless specifically approved.
• Engage in social activities outside the scope of your role, ​such as watching a child participate in another sporting ​activity, playing virtual video games together or ​attending their birthday party.
• Use your personal phone, camera or video camera to ​take images of children.
• Develop any special relationships with children that could ​be seen as ‘favouritism’.
• Wear your uniform or name badge when not undertaking ​an official role.
• Give out personal gifts or special favours to a child other ​than the provision of official awards.
• Confide in or share overly personal information with a ​child (for example, sharing financial or relationship ​problems).
• Ask a child to keep secrets, such as asking them not to ​tell their parent/ guardian when you have ​communicated with them.

• Treat the child as an ‘adult’ under guise of maturity
• Create an emotional dependency between yourself and ​the child (for example, isolating the child from their ​teammates, staff, parents/guardians by ‘pitting the child ​against their teammates’).

If you have any further questions on safeguarding or ​concerns, please contact Sport Integrity Australia.

2019 EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA MASTERS ​GAMES PHOTO GALLERY

We recently received notification from photographer, ​Sharlene Phillips (OneEyedFrog Photography), that her “2019 ​Equestrian Victoria Masters Games” gallery will be expiring ​on August 28, 2024. After this date, the gallery will be deleted ​and no longer viewable on her website.

Any riders who participated in the event are encouraged to ​view and purchase any images to keep before the expiration ​date.

If you have any questions or require any assistance, please ​contact admin@oneeyedfrog.net.

UPDATED OFFICE CONTACTS

DEREK O’LEARY

CEO

ceo@equestrianvictoria.com.au

JO PRESCOTT

Offfice Manager - Member Services

info@equestrianvictoria.com.au

ADRIANA FELSZTYNSKI

Operations Manager - Show Horse, Young Ambassador & ​Annual Awards

adriana@equestrianvictoria.com.au

JUDITH LI

Sport Management Discipline Officer - Off The Track & ​Eventing

judithli@equestrianvictoria.com.au

JAMISON AHRENS

Sport Management Discipline Officer - Jumping, Measuring & ​Education & Pathways

jamisonahrens@equestrianvictoria.com.au

JOANNE LEE ARCHIBALD

Sport Management Discipline Officer - Dressage & ​Interschools

joleearchibald@equestrianvictoria.com.au

MICHELLE DEBENHAM

Risk, Safety & Childsafe Officer

michelledebenham@equestrianvictoria.com.au

CORINNE MCINERNEY

Head of Marketing & Communications

comms@equestrianvictoria.com.au

GEORGIA HODGETTS

Marketing Coordinator

comms@equestrianvictoria.com.au

MEET THREE OF YOUR 2024 YOUNG ​AMBASSADORS!

MADDISON COOKE - PARA EQUESTRIAN

I am beyond excited to be ​the Equestrian Victoria ​Young ambassador for ​Para Equestrian. I have ​spent many years as a ​rider in Victoria and part of ​the young rider and high-​performance squads.

My goals for the year are to work with the committee on ​projects brought forward. Also to work towards involving ​more Para Equestrian classes in events throughout the year ​including the larger Equestrian Victoria events.

I look forward to working with the other young riders involved ​in the program. Expanding my community.

AVRIL CHARMAN - EVENTING

It's such a pleasure to have been ​chosen as the Young Eventing ​Ambassador for 2024 and I'm ​extremely grateful for Equestrian ​Victoria and Ranvet's support. As I ​move forward alongside the other ​ambassadors, I would love to get ​involved with the eventing ​community and make a positive ​difference for all eventers, as well ​as pursuing my own riding goals.

MADDIE MAYNE - JUMPING

I’m so very proud to receive this ​award I will strive to be a strong ​leader and be the best that I ​can be to set a good example ​for the younger generation. My ​goals are to help the younger ​members as much as I can and ​wherever I can.

This year the EV Annual Awards Night was held at The Hyatt ​Place in Essendon Fields. Every year, our Awards Night brings ​various disciplines and members together to acknowledge ​the efforts and initiatives of those who contribute to the ​development and continuation of our sport.

It is with great enthusiasm that we thank our members for ​their continued support and contributions.

Thank you also to our sponsors: Animi Equine, Change ​Skincare, Ranvet, 4cyte, Hygain, Off the Track, Barastoc ​(Ridley Agriproducts), Sports Accounting Australia, Off The ​Track, Future Farms, Horsebit Emporium, Future Farms and ​Kanandah Stables.

We hope everybody enjoyed a great night!

2024 Performance Awards Winners

Karen Blythe & Sonic K

Jessica Dertell & Cennin

Jessica Dertell & Zanzibar

Cassandra Fasan Jones & Kyandra Undercover

RM Raspberry & Michelle Baker

Boots An All & Tracey Savage

Phillip Lever

Jack Barker

Daprice

Murcielago

David Middleton

Molly Lines

Graftango

Tadpole

Ebonie Lee

Stella Gilmour

St Andrews (Samantha Mullan)

Global PPS (Stephanie Barrington)

DP Florentine (Heidi Pickstock)

Westminster II

Jodie McKeone

2024 Recognition Awards Finalists

Moya Jess

Kathryn O’Halloran

Karen Blythe

Victorian Dressage Club

Jade Woodhead Butler

Glenda Hinchliffe

Angela Hodgetts

Helen Ashby

Paul Brent

Sale Showjumping Club

Mia Craig

Ronnie Graham

Greg Gerry

Lorri Mansell

Mary-Anne McPherson

Paul Stephens

Sarah May

Nina Clarke

Geelong Horse Trials (Geelong Eventing Association)

Judy Croagh

2024 Young Ambassador of the Year

Montanna Maud

Avril Charman

Maddie Mayne

Charlotte Richardson

Maddison Cooke

2024 Special Awards

Jennifer Parlevliet

We are honoured to induct Jenny Parlevliet into the ​Equestrian Victoria Hall of Fame and celebrate her incredible ​achievements and lasting legacy.

In the 1980s, Jennifer triumphed ​in A&B grades with Macarthy. ​She bred the exceptional ​Another Flood, who won the Sale ​World Cup in 1994. Jennifer ​proudly represented Australia in ​Europe, winning the Nations Cup ​in Helsinki and later competing ​at the Atlanta Olympics.

Jennifer’s skill as a breeder is exemplified in the horse Another ​Flood, whom she bred and trained to greatness. Another ​Flood won the Sale World Cup in 1994 and went on to ​compete at the Atlanta Olympics. This remarkable horse ​competed in two Olympic Games under two different riders, ​showcasing his versatility and exceptional talent on the world ​stage.

Another Flood’s journey ​didn’t just end with his ​competitive years. He ​lived a long and fulfilling ​life, reaching the age of ​31.

It is with great pride that ​we honour Jennifer ​Parlevliet for her ​extraordinary ​achievements and ​contributions to the sport. ​Congratulations, Jennifer, ​on your well-deserved ​induction into the ​Equestrian Victoria Hall of ​Fame.”

2024 Special Awards

Carol Simpson

Ladies and gentlemen, we are ​honoured to celebrate a ​remarkable individual who has ​dedicated her life to the ​equestrian world. Today, we ​recognise Carol for her ​outstanding contributions and ​unwavering commitment.

Carol’s journey with horses began at an early age, thanks to ​her father who bred harness horses. This early exposure ​ignited a lifelong passion for horses and ponies.

When the Oakwood Riding School faced a financial crisis ​with a $10,000 feed bill, Carol stepped up. She rallied a group ​of dedicated individuals to rejuvenate the school and turn ​things around.

One of Carol’s innovative fundraising ideas was to organise ​Demonstration Days. She invited all pony clubs to attend for ​just $5 per seat. Despite the winter weather, busloads of ​clubs arrived, raising substantial funds to clear the debt.

Over the past 50 years, Carol has achieved remarkable ​milestones. She has owned and trained horses to FEI level, ​ridden Mrs Donnie Wilson’s ponies at Royal Shows, and ​sponsored other riders. Her dedication to the sport is truly ​inspiring.

Carol has served as a dressage judge up to FEI level and has ​volunteered extensively at major Equestrian Victoria events. ​Her passion for volunteering is evident, as she often says, ​“You get so much back from being a volunteer.”

Even when she could no longer judge, Carol continued to ​contribute by pencilling and assisting with catering on VDC ​club days. Her dedication to supporting the community ​never wavered.

Carol’s dedication and contributions make her a truly ​deserving recipient of this award. Congratulations, Carol, and ​thank you for everything you have done for the equestrian ​community.

Maddison Cooke

We’re thrilled to announce ​Maddison Cooke as the inaugural ​winner of the For the Love of the ​Horse Award. This award honours ​an individual who embodies the ​core values of Equestrian Victoria​—where the horse is not just a ​partner in sport, but a cherished ​companion.

Anne Hall

Stella Barton

Zoe Vorenas

Dianne Barnes

Bridget Murphy

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

We are pleased to announce that we have once again ​renewed our partnership agreement with Racing Victoria’s ​Off The Track program.

We are excited to share that on top of the continuous ​support for our EV affiliated club competitions and major ​events through the year, the main highlight will be the new ​“EV OTT Clinic Series - Transition Basics”.

There will be a total of 3 clinics run this fiscal year, with the ​first scheduled for 12 October. The aim is to help owners with ​OTTs who have recently retired from racing and are ​transitioning into the new phase of their careers. These ​clinics will offer access to lessons with EA accredited ​coaches as well as workshops with industry professionals.

Further details will be posted very soon! So keep your eyes ​peeled!

RECENT OTT EVENT RESULTS

Congratulations

FRIENDS OF WERRIBEE HORSE TRIALS

EvA65 - Mia Tavoletti & Mr O’Postrophe

EvA80 - Paul Schroeder Woodbridge

EvA95 - Imogen Bergin & Prince Alfred

CCN1*-S - Julie Bramucci & Rafiki Epic Deal

CCN2*-S - Georgia Spangaro & Lord Wimborne

CCN3*-S -Teegan Ashby & Magic Mushroom TAE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Eventing

6 - 8 SEP - Eventing Victoria Spring Horse Trials

28 - 29 SEP - Shirley Heights HT

Dressage

7 SEP - DRESSAGE FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER (Run by Elmore DC)

21 - 22 SEP - AOR National Championships

DRESSAGE

ENGAGE LMS - LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ​NOW AVAILABLE TO VICTORIAN JUDGES

Dressage Victoria is excited to announce that we will be ​joining Dressage NSW to give you access to their Engage ​Learning Management System (LMS).

Judges should have received a notification email for the ​creation of their account. It is not compulsory for judges to ​use or access the platform at this stage. It serves as a ​support resource to aid in your judging journey.

Please note, however, that we are working towards using ​the platform to track all judging activities, seminar ​registrations and certificate distribution. We will send further ​information in the future when this happens with ​instructions on how to sign up for courses, add events ​you’ve judged and download certificates.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamison Ahrens.

IMPORTED HORSES

If you have imported a horse from overseas and are ​registering it for the first time with Equestrian Victoria, you ​need to declare that the horse is imported.

Furthermore, if the horse has previous competition results, ​you must complete the Application for Grading an ​Imported Horse/Pony form, available on the Equestrian ​Victoria website.

Please ensure that applications are submitted AT LEAST 30 ​DAYS prior to the first competition which the horse is ​proposed to officially compete.

RESULTS

TATURA DRESSAGE

BONEO PARK AUGUST DRESSAGE

UPCOMING EVENTS

7 SEP - ELMORE DRESSAGE CLUB OPEN DRESSAGE COMPETITION

14 - 15 SEP - BONEO PARK SPRING DRESSAG CHAMPIONSHIPS

21 - 22 SEP - AOR NATIONAL DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

DRESSAGE OFFICIALS EDUCATION COMMITTEE

DOEC Interactive Workshop

Saturday October 26th

Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre

Conducted by

Mary Seefried & Susie Hoevenaars

Open to all Judge Educators, ​Mentors and Judges.

We will discuss your ​responsibility as judge educators ​and mentors, how to mark exams, ​the expectations in our current ​environment, welfare, conflict ​resolution and difficult situations.

Coupled with scenario and break ​out groups to help you get the ​most out of this workshop.

There will be coffee and BBQ ​provided.

9:00am - Judge Educators & Mentors

10:15am - All Judges

Contact: LEE.HOWELLS18@GMAIL.COM

Booking via Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/CUUOX

Paralympic Games -

Paris 2024

READ MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM ON THE EA WEBSITE

We extend our very best wishes to the talented riders of ​the Australian Para-Equestrian Team: Dianne Barnes, ​Stella Barton and Bridgett Murphy. Congratulations also ​to Emma Booth and Zoe Vorenas as Reserves.

We are especially proud to celebrate their achievements, ​as they are all valued members of Equestrian Victoria. ​Their dedication and spirit exemplify the heart of our ​community, and we look forward to cheering them on as ​they represent Australia on the international stage!

PARAEQUESTRIAN SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE

Eventing

VICTORIAN EVENTING RIDER CONSULTATION: ​SUGGESTIONS FOR EA NATIONAL RULE UPDATES ​2025

Dear Eventers,

Equestrian Australia’s National Sports Rule update review ​period has begun. This year, the Eventing Victoria committee ​would like to take a consultative approach to the process ​and invite our competitive riders to submit any suggestions ​you may have for changes and updates to the current ​National Eventing Rules.

If you would like to share your input, please complete the ​following Jotform by the end of September.

We look forward to working with you, our riders, to improve ​operations, safety and welfare at our events.

Sincerely,

The Eventing Victoria Committee

meet our victorian eventing committee

KATE WALLIS

What is your role on the Victorian ​Eventing Committee?

Treasurer

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

What do you like to do outside of horses?

In my spare time I actually really enjoy my day job in ​Strategy (Agribusiness Finance) and if I was to win Tattslotto ​you would find me travelling, hiking and enjoying a G&T ​somewhere in France.

results

FRIENDS OF WERRIBEE HT

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

CHECKLIST FOR ALL COMPETITORS BEFORE ​ENTERING A COMPETITON

To ensure you have a smooth process from entry up to ​competition day and do not risk missing out on receiving ​points or competing at your next event, please refer to the ​following checklist and Membership Chart.

• Do I have a current Equestrian Victoria membership?
• Are all owners of the horse I am competing current?
• Do I have the correct level of membership? (refer to ​Membership chart)
• (Competing below 1.05m) Is my horse BASE Registered?
• (Competing 1.05m and above) Does my horse have FULL ​Registration AND a current Jumping licence?
• Does the name and EA number I have entered with ​match my EA registration? (ie. Sam vs Samantha, ​married/maiden name)
• Have I entered the correct horse?
• Does the horse’s name and EA number I have entered ​match their EA Registration?

RESULTS

BONEO AUGUST JUMPING (10 - 11 AUG)

UPCOMING EVENTS

7 - 8 SEP - JUMPING VICTORIA SHOW @ NVSJC

7 - 8 SEP - BONEO MONTHLY JUMPING

14 - 15 SEP - GEELONG SHOWJUMPING CLUB

27 - 29 SEP - BORDER DISTRICTS GRAND PRIX SHOW

SHOW HORSE

SHOW HORSE VICTORIA AUGUST WINTER ​PROTOCOL DAY

Another successful protocol day was run by Show Horse ​Victoria last month. We had Janet Seccull conduct some ​fantastic lessons, and riders went away with lots to work ​on.

Thank you, Janet for taking time out of your busy schedule ​to come down to Werribee to run these sessions!

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”!

UPCOMING MEASURING DAYS

20 SEP - National AOR Dressage Championships

13 OCT - Tatura

30 NOV - 1 DEC - December Show, WPNEC

6 DEC - Dressage Festival

UPCOMING EVENTS

1 DEC - EV OWNER RIDER DECEMBER SHOW

11 - 12 JAN - EV SUMMER SHOW

INTERSCHOOL

INTERSCHOOL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

It was wonderful to have Mary ​Anne McPherson recognised at ​the EV Awards celebration as ​the Interschool Volunteer of ​2024. Mary Anne has worked ​tirelessly in a volunteer ​capacity as the Event Director ​2024 State Championships, ​Interschool Vic Team manager ​as well as assisting with ​Dressage Squad and Horse ​Trials

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

ISV is seeking expressions of interest for an Event director for ​the 2025 Interschool Championships on 9th -13th April 2025.

Sponsors are currently being sourced for this prestigious and ​wide-reaching event.

If you would like more details or can help in any way, please ​email isv@equestrianvictoria.com.au

INTERSCHOOL EVENTING

The Interschool Eventing Leaderboard is compiled from all ​official horse trials, EvA65cm-2*, from October. It commences ​after the completion of the Australian Interschool ​Championships and runs until June, with Melbourne 3DE ​being the final competition. Vic Team selection is made for ​the leaderboard in 2*, 1*, EvA95cm and EvA80cm. Submissions ​for inclusion on the leaderboard will be opened soon. Keep ​an eye on our Facebook Group.

EVENTS COMING UP

Friday, 6th September

Boneo Jumping ISJ Round 3

Boneo Park

19th - 23rd September

Australian Interschool Championships

Tamworth

4th - 6th October

Stratford Show Jumping Festival Interschool Classes

Saturday, 12th October

Boneo Dressage Day

Boneo Park

Sunday, 17th November

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Agricultural Show - Show Horse

Thursday, 12th December

Interschool Horse Show sponsored by Toorak College

Boneo Park

EA SNIPPETS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - EQUESTRIAN ​AUSTRALIA

Applications for the CEO position at Equestrian Australia are ​now open. For further details and to apply, please click on the ​link below.

Applications will close 5pm Sunday, 29 Septermber.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

EVENTING SILVER MEDAL FOR CHRIS BURTON IN ​PARIS

Christopher Burton takes home the Silver medal for individual ​Eventing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on his Belgain ​Warmblood Gelding, Shadow Man. The combination finished ​on a score of 22.40 penalties, behind German rider, Michael ​Jung.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

STRONG PERFORMANCE BY DRESSAGE TEAM IN ​PARIS

The Aussie dressage team, Jayden Brown & Quincy B, William ​Matthew & Mysterious Star, and Simone Pearce & Destano, ​produced strong scores to become the only non-European ​team to make the Team final.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

VALE TERRY SNOW

It was recently announced that Terry Snow AM, beloved ​family man, philanthropist, businessman and Equestrian, had ​passed at the age of 80.

Terry has made multitudinous contributions to the ​development of Equestrian sport in Australia. Some ​examples include the Willinga Park Elite Athlete program and ​creating the “Making Eventing Safer” fund.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

NEW NATIONAL PARA DRESSAGE COMMITTEE ​APPOINTED

The members of the Equestrian Australia Para Dressage ​Committee (EAPDC) was recently announced. Their role is to ​assist the EA Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities ​relating to the promotion and development of Para ​Dressage in Australia.

• Lisa Baker - Chair
• Jane Ventura
• Jade Woodhead Butler
• Noella Angel
• Suzanne Cunningham
• Dianne Barnes - Athlete’s Representative

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

JESS DRAPER NAMED COACH OF THE MONTH

Victorian, Jess Draper, was recently named EA’s Coach of the ​month in August. Jess is an EA Level 2 Dressage Specialist ​Coach and an A level Dressage Judge.

Coming from a family with a strong interest in horses, she ​spent many years competing, training, riding, coaching and ​judging as well as breeding horses.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

MAREE TOMKINSON TO COMPETE AT THE 2024 FEI ​WBFSH DRESSAGE WORLD BREEDING ​CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR YOUNG HORSES

Equestrian Australia recently announced that Maree ​Tomkinson and Imagine II have been selected to compete in ​the 7-year-old class of the 2024 FEI WBFSH World Breeding ​Championships for Young Horses, held in Ermelo Netherlands ​from 4-8 September.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS REPRESENTATION AT PARIS ​2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES

Suzanne Cunningham accepted the FEI’s invitiation to sit on ​the Judging Panel for the 2024 Para Equestrian Games in ​Paris.

EA has also announced that Veronica and Greg Steward will ​be attending the Paralympic Games as well in their role as ​Technical Officials.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

TRIAL JUMPING MINIMUM MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS ​(MMR): SEPTEMBER 1ST - DECEMBER 31ST

Equestrian Australia recently announced a nation-wide ​initiative - the Jumping Minimum Medical Requirements ​(MMR) trial, which will run from 1st September to 31st ​December. Clubs and OCs are to report their level of medical ​coverage provided at competitions to compare to a trial set ​of MMRs. This will enable EA to gather clear and specific data ​regarding cost, availability, and practicality of achieving a ​certain standard of medical response at events.

READ MORE ON EA WEBSITE

FEI SNIPPETS

6 REASONS WHY PARIS 2024 WAS MAGICAL

We can all collectively agree that watching equestrian at the ​Paris 2024 Olympic games was an amazing spectacle like no ​other!

Check out the link below to see the FEI’s review of the event.

READ MORE ON FEI WEBSITE

BEST PARIS 2024 IN PHOTOS

Check out some of the incredible photos taken at the Paris ​2024 Olympic games!

READ MORE ON FEI WEBSITE

MISSED SOME OF THE PARIS 2024 ACTION?

Not to worry! The FEI has detailed how you can rewatch the ​magic!

READ MORE ON FEI WEBSITE (Dressage)

READ MORE ON FEI WEBSITE (Jumping)

READ MORE ON FEI WEBSITE (Eventing)

PARA EQUESTRIAN STORIES

Now that the Paris Olympic games have concluded, our ​attention now turns to the Paralympic games.

The FEI has shared amazing and inspiring stories of Sara ​Morganti, Chiara Zenati and Michail Kalarakis, three para ​equestrian athletes that will be competing in the Para ​Dressage this year.

READ MORE ON FEI WEBSITE

CELEBRATING OUR HORSE AND HUMAN ​COMBINATIONS AT THE 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES

You will never be able to look past a rider and horse ​combination that work in harmony. We saw some incredible ​examples of just that at the recent Olympic games.

Here are some of the few that stood out.

READ MORE ON FEI WEBSITE

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.