Equestrian Australia #ridewithus No Images? Click here IN THE CLUBHOUSECOMMUNITY NEWSLETTERIf there is a problem with how the newsletter is displayed on your device, click at the top to view in a web browser.Welcome to the sixth edition of our regular community newsletter, IN THE CLUBHOUSE. Here you can read about news, updates, features, and stories regarding the equestrian community. We hope you enjoy it. FOR THE LOVE OF THE HORSE KELLY-ANN'S PARALYMPIC DREAMEquestrian sport is unquestionably ‘for the love of the horse’. Through this new series, we want to share stories that will put a smile on your face. "Being around horses helps me to feel good and have hope. I don’t know what the future holds for me but I know it will always involve horses !” Travelling all the way from WA to compete in the Australian Dressage Championships had a special meaning for Louise Hillman who was riding with a green rosette in memory of her young student Ali. "I am here really, to remember that you have to live your dream. No one else can live it for you, you have to do it yourself. You cannot sit and wait for things to be perfect!" OUTBACK HORSEWOMAN REALISES DREAMFrom pen riding to dressage, from Outback Queensland to the Australian Amateur Dressage Championships... Margie Elliot and her horse Mag Pie travelled more than 2500 km to realise a childhood dream. Read more about the pair’s epic journey. NOMINATE YOUR LOCAL EQUESTRIAN SPORTING HEROThe Clubbies are back! Vote for the next Equestrian finalist, following Esther Brooks' success story last year (photo above). WORLD CHAMPION BOYD EXELL INSPIRING AUSTRALIAN INVOLVEMENT IN CARRIAGE DRIVINGAt the age of 20, Maxine Lange fell from a horse and fractured the C1 vertebrae in her neck. The injury caused her to lose her balance and she was told by doctors that she could never ride again. Sarah Sherwood, based in Queensland, was competing in Grade IV Para-dressage at the 2017 Australian Dressage Championships to have fun with her much-loved pony Janevelyn Tsunami. SPECIAL DISCOUNT WITH TFE HOTELS GROUPTake a break out of the city! As an EA Member receive a special 15% discount with TFE Hotels Group. A good reason to take Friday off! HELMET AWARENESSEvery year, in the lead-up to Christmas, most helmet brands and saddleries offer discounted prices on Helmets. |