#ridewithus No Images? Click here ON THE PODIUMHIGH PERFORMANCE NEWSLETTERIf there is a problem with how the newsletter is displayed on your device, click at the top "No images?" to view in a web browser. We welcome you to the ninth edition of our high-performance newsletter, ON THE PODIUM. Here you can read about news & updates from our top international events and riders. BOYD EXELL WINS 8TH FEI WORLD CUP DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIPEquestrian Australia congratulates Boyd Exell on winning his 8th FEI World Cup Driving Championship in France. A member of the Equestrian Australia Hall of Fame, Exell dominated the four-in-hand final in Bordeaux and scored an easy win over his high-class rivals. AUSTRALIA'S HANNA TOPS THE PACIFIC LEAGUE FINALMary Hanna claimed the single available qualifying spot for the FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2018 Final in Paris (FRA) in April when coming out on top at the Pacific League Final at Boneo Park, Boneo (AUS). Riding the 11-year-old KWPN mare Calanta, the five-time Olympian, who has also competed at five FEI World Equestrian Games and six FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals, posted a strong Freestyle score of 75.390 % FIRST TIME FOR AUSTRALIAN BASED SHOWJUMPERS IN THE HONG KONG MASTERSReigning Australian showjumping champion Jamie Kermond and FEI World Cup Australian League winner Billy Raymont will be competing this weekend in the Hong Kong Longines Masters. It will be the first time Australian based riders have ever competed in the prestigious CSI5* indoor event, against the world’s best jumping riders. We caught up with our two riders at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre shortly before they left our shores. MACKECHNIE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCEEquestrian Australia is pleased to welcome popular Scotsman Erik MacKechnie into the fold as its Para-Equestrian High Performance Manager. Erik made his first trip to Australia recently to acquaint himself with the country’s elite and upcoming Para riders at the Boneo Classic in Victoria. ALINTA ENERGY BRINGS THE POWER THROUGH EA PARTNERSHIPEquestrian Australia is pleased to announce an electrifying new collaboration with energy retailer Alinta Energy.This arrangement will seek to offer our members an array of electricity and gas products for home and businesses that can help to drive down power costs. WAY TO WEG - INTERVIEW SERIES WITH DRIVING LEGEND BOYD EXELLBoyd Exell is currently Australia’s most successful Equestrian on the international stage. He is the current and four-time World Champion in the sport of Driving and has won eight FEI World Cups. Don't miss our exclusive Interview Series with this legendary Equestrian athlete In PART 1 of our interview series, we go back to where it all began. In PART 2 we discuss his decision to venture overseas more than 20 years ago. Stay tuned to our platforms, more to come! EA SIGNS THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH WEATHERBEETAEquestrian Australia (EA) warmly welcomes WeatherBeeta as a Support Partner, signing a three-year agreement. JAMIE HOCKING VAULTS ONTO THE INTERNATIONAL STAGEYoung South Australian sheep farmer and vaulter Jamie Hocking has captured plenty of attention in international Equestrian circles of late with his personal best effort at an FEI World Cup™ Vaulting event in Paris late last year. Jamie is now based in Denmark for his training and preparation and we caught up with him during his recent trip home to Australia to discuss his fascinating life that rides not only off the back of a horse but also a small flock of sheep. CALLING ALL RAM TRUCKS OWNERSShare your RAM Truck Summer Story for a chance to win one of 3 Ram Esky's! What adventures do YOU love doing with your Ram Truck in tow in summer? SPECIAL OFFER FOR EA MEMBERSSign up to H&C Play for over 500 hours of new and engaging Equestrian content from all over the world. As a member, save on the $7.95 setup fee. HALL OF FAME NOMINATION SUBMISSIONThe Equestrian Australia Hall of Fame is the sport's opportunity to recognise the lifetime achievements and efforts of its members in equestrian sport. We would be interested to get your thoughts on people and horses to add to the nominations list so that we can continue to grow the Hall of Fame and recognise the outstanding contribution EA members have made to our sport. INTERNATIONAL RESULTSThis week, view the Results from our Australian riders, vaulters and drivers around the globe. © FEI/Cara Grimshaw Photography This calendar only lists national and international events. If you want to promote a state based event, please contact your States Branch. If your Nat/In. event is not listed in this calendar yet, please send an email to amelie.patrux@equestrian.org.au |