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EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA
NEWSLETTER
ISSUE No. 1 - 2020

EV 2020 Summer Show - Supreme Exhibit Rajahmar Star from Bacchus Marsh PC ridden by Jamie Harding

WELCOME TO 2020

2020 is off and running with the equestrian calendar in full swing.  January has already seen major events such as the EV Summer Show 2020 and the Victorian Youth Dressage Championships now completed with Barastoc HOTY and EV Masters Games around the corner.​

Entries for Barastoc Horse of the Year have closed, but you still have until 5 FEBRUARY to enter the Masters Games, so be sure to get your entries in. 

In March, P.S.I. Dressage and Jumping with the Stars (DJWTS) will again take the stage at Werribee. One of Australia's biggest multi-discipline events, and this year, for the first time, featuring a dual world cup qualifier in Dressage and Jumping. Entries are open now and will close on 12 FEBRUARY.

Conducted over three days, DJWTS is a must for any equestrian enthusiast. With an extensive trade village open each day and a range of hospitality options, a trip to it is well worth the visit! Tickets are on sale NOW.

The Jumping Victoria State Titles (26-29 March) and Leader Equine Victorian Interschool State Championships (2-6 April) complete a trifecta of events at Werribee.

With expanded classes and rings the rescheduled JV State Titles event is already creating a buzz with many interstate riders highlighting their intention to remain at Werribee for both DJWTS and JV State Titles.

Likewise, many interschool riders are hoping to secure their berth in representing Victoria at the National Interschool Championships in Toowoomba later this year – hopefully to bring home a third consecutive National Championship!

Until next month, safe riding.
MATTHEW BROWN | EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA CEO

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS

The theatrical event of 2020 is still open at the magnificently refurbished Regent Theatre Melbourne – but not for long with the production heading to Sydney from 15 February and Perth from 24 March.  

Critically acclaimed, War Horse is a story of courage, loyalty and friendship between a young man and his horse. It is a very special relationship and every equestrian will know EXACTLY how that feels. 

While there is still time, don't miss out on this very special theatre event. Hailed a "spectacular return" by the Herald Sun watch the video to see the star studded opening night. Seen by more than 8 million people worldwide and has won more than 25 international awards.  

 "It's grand and dashing and desolating – a ground-breaking achievement of theatrical craft that stands ready to conquer a fresh audience" The Age 

• "Epic, Astonishing, Unstoppable" Time Out 
• "Makes you rejoice to be alive" The Times
•  "An Entertainment Phenomenon" The Daily Telegraph 
• Visit www.warhorseonstage.com.au

A VERY SPECIAL CHANCE FOR EV MEMBERS

Equestrian Victoria is thrilled to be able to offer members the chance to WIN ONE OF 5 DOUBLE PASSES to a special last performance in Melbourne on SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY AT 3PM.

HOW TO WIN

Entry for this fantastic competition is via the Equestrian Victoria Facebook Page.

Once on our page, find our WAR HORSE post and then in the comments, post a picture of YOUR OWN very special War Horse that you would take into 'battle' and let us know why.  It could be a dressage partner that always gives you his/her utmost, the eventer that looks after you on XC, that special show horse that you can rely on in any arena or the jumping horse that will try his/her heart out for that clear round. 

All entries will then go into the draw and 5 lucky members will win a double pass.

IMPORTANT: to win, you MUST BE A CURRENT EV MEMBER and be able to attend the performance on Sunday 9 February at 3PM. 

ENTRIES WILL CLOSE ON THURSDAY AT 2PM.

Thank-you - War Horse and ACMN Marketing and Advertising for providing this fabulous prize.

EV AFFILIATES AND BUNNINGS POWER PASS 

As affiliates of Equestrian Victoria, Clubs can now take advantage of the following offer: 

VICSPORT MEMBERS NOW HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN BUNNINGS POWER PASS

A free membership program designed to make life easier for trade and commercial customers, PowerPass provides exclusive access to tailored pricing and offers on a wide range of quality brands. Plus quick, easy and flexible fulfilment, backed by a national network of stores and extended opening hours.

Vicsport members can download the PowerPass app to take advantage of the Sporting Associations price list which offers tailored commercial pricing for your organisation, that is better than the baseline.

Bunnings covers everything from build and fit out, to security, maintenance, cleaning and garden supplies. Bunnings also offer services and advice on construction projects including installation solutions.

The offer extends to Vicsport members and their affiliate clubs and associations, provided they have their own Australian Business Number (ABN).

To sign up, visit bunningspowerpass.com.au. After joining, contact Lauren Stannard on (08) 8392 4815 or email organisationssa@bunnings.com.au to link your account to the correct pricing file.

With over 70 Bunnings stores in Victoria, Vicsport members will be able to make the most of the new partnership with the offer available now.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/trade

MEASURING DAYS

Barastoc HOTY

Thursday February 6th 4:00-7:00pm, 

Friday 7th 7:00-10:00am and 1:00-3:00pm

Saturday 8th Feb 7:00-10:00am

Sunday 9th Feb 7:00-9:00am

Contact:
showhorse@equestrianvictoria.com.au

Note: Swabbing may occur at EV measuring days.

Off the Track Thoroughbred presents

EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA MASTERS GAMES

AROUND THE STABLES

DON'T MISS AN EVENT

2CONSTRUCT 2020 VICTORIAN YOUTH DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2Construct 2020 Victorian Youth Dressage Championships were held at Boneo Park on the 16-19 January. 

Over the 4 days, we saw fierce but friendly competition as our young dressage riders from around the state took to the arenas at Boneo Park. Add a delicious barbeque, disco, dog races, a fabulous trade village and you have all the ingredients for a successful event. 

With weather ranging from howling winds to sunny afternoons, 140 riders rode in excess of 500 tests from Participation classes to FEI.

Events such as this would not go ahead without the support of our fantastic community, including parents and competitors who volunteered during the event, our enthusiastic judges and the hard-working event committee led by Jan Smith, Kaitlyn McGill, Aengus Wright, Susan Ryan and Donna Desmet.  

Thank-you to 2Construct, this year's naming rights sponsor, our generous class/championship/product sponsors, event and media support, who made it all possible to deliver the 2020 championships.

READ THE DAILY WRAP-UPS FROM EQUESTRIAN LIFE​

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

VIC RIDERS SHINE AT BONEO CLASSIC

Congratulations to the two Victorian riders in the top 3 of the Homes and Acreage Boneo Classic FEI CDI3*, Mary Hanna was once again on top and Lone Joergensen in 3rd. 👏🏻 . View the full results. 

OUR PARA RIDERS ON TRACK FOR TOKYO!

Pryde's EasiFeed High Performance Squad members were amongst the top performing teams to rank Australia at the top of the list for the Oceania Region!

📷 Emma Booth & Mogelvangs Zidane at the Boneo Classic 2020 by Kirsty Pasto. Courtesy Equestrian Australia 

ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL 12 FEBRUARY

TICKETS NOW ON SALE 

ALL THE DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE

DON'T MISS AN EVENT

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW CHANGES TO THE EVENTING WARNING SYSTEM

The yellow card and recorded warning system has been in use for several years. It is used to warn competitors when their riding is putting them and their horse at greater risk than is inherently necessary, and for other actions that may put themselves or their horses at risk, (eg not seeing medical after a fall).

What you may not know is that there have been some significant changes to this system for 2020.

IMPROVEMENTS ON THE WAY FOR THE EVENTING VICTORIA WEB PAGES

Watch out for some changes to the Eventing Victoria pages on the EV website, with updates and improvements being made right now to make it easier to find the important information you need whether you are a rider, an organising committee or an official. 

Keep your eye on: https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/eventing over the next couple of weeks!

DON'T MISS AN EVENT

📷: Summer Show 2020 Best overall performing horse and rider - Luke Kirby and Cody

SUMMER SHOW 2020

Thank you to those competitors, judges and officials who contributed to making the Summer Show an outstanding success.

It was very satisfying to see so many breeds support this show – 25 breed and competition rings operated throughout the 2 days with excellent competition and good numbers in all rings.

It was so pleasing to see this show returning to the prestigious event it used to be.

Many thanks also to Werribee Park for presenting the arenas in such good condition and for the amount of input that the area has received in recent weeks. Now on to Barastoc!

EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA MASTERS GAMES SHOW HORSE JUDGES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED:

– LYNDA RIEMER AND DANYEL RIEMER –

ENTRIES CLOSE FEBRUARY 5

Make sure your entries are in! We look forward to seeing you there.

PONY MEASURING FOR FEI EVENTS IN AUSTRALIA

Equestrian Australia has received confirmation from the FEI approving the use of the EA Measuring Rules/System in place of the FEI Measurement system for ponies in Australia.

The FEI will allow Australian ponies to compete with an EA Measuring Card in FEI competitions in Australia.

Please note: Ponies competing outside Australia in FEI competition will need to comply with the FEI Measuring System rules found in the FEI Veterinary Regulations.

DON'T MISS AN EVENT

EARLY ENTRY CODE AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEERS.

We are offering early entry access to say "thank-you" to all those who volunteer at the event for a minimum of 3 hours, because you know a great event like this takes an army of people to make it work and we can't do it without help.

Keep your eye on the Jumping Vic Facebook page for an update.

https://www.facebook.com/jumping.vic/

CLARIFICATION OF BOOT RULE FOR EA JUMPING EVENTS

Please note that an amendment has been made under Article 257 in the EA National Jumping Rules, with the following sentence added:

“From 1 January 2020, boot rules as per the FEI Jumping Rules Article 257 will be implemented for all EA and FEI Jumping Events.”

This amendment was omitted in the previous update to the rules.  

2020 LEADER EQUINE VICTORIAN INTERSCHOOL EQUESTRIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Victorian Interschool State Championships is a five-day event run in the first term school holidays each year at Werribee (WPNEC). It features dressage, show jumping, combined training, show horse, novelty and handy mount classes for primary and secondary students, and also provides a pathway to the Australian Interschool Championships.

In order to enter, rider combinations must compete at a participation interschool event from April to February in the year prior.

The 2020 Leader Equine Victorian Interschool State Championships will be on 2-6 April at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, and this year we welcome LEADER EQUINE as our naming rights sponsor.

We are also delighted that the following ongoing product sponsors have once again decided to support the championships.

• Ascot Saddlery
•  Top Foda
• NRG
• Boneo Park
• Hamag
• Kubota
• Rose Hip Vital

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Last opportunities to get your participation qualification for the Victorian Interschool State Championships 

Friday February 14th Show Jumping Boneo Park enter on Nominate 
https://nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx…

Friday February 21st Show Jumping and Sunday 23rd Dressage Geelong Grammar enter on Event Secretary https://eventsecretary.com.au/equestrian/https://www.veis.com.au/GGS%20Dressage%202020.pdf

Wednesday 26th February Stratford Pony Club Interschool Challenge https://www.facebook.com/stratfordpc/

Saturday 29th February Combined Training Boneo Park info https://boneopark.com.au/interschoolct-20-2/

EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA COACHING NEWS SNIPPETS

• All committee members have made themselves available to be drop off points for fire donations.
• Money donated has been sent to many isolated locations and affected individuals.
• All committee members are offering a training / coaching days with the funds going to fire affected people.
• National Coaching teleconference Wednesday 15th Jan - report to come next month.

NOT A MEMBER?

Then join EV today. Pro-Rata Membership for NEW members is available now

https://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/become-member

Don't miss an event
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If your Club event is not on the online calendar, please let the appropriate sport coordinator know or email comms@equestrianvictoria.com.au .

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