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EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA NEWS
July / August 2017
FROM THE CEO
The highlight of July was undoubtedly the 2017 Equestrian Victoria Sport Achievement Awards. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with so many of you, all looking spectacular and celebrating the achievements of our fellow sports men and women and honouring our tireless volunteers.
The depth of talent in our state is amazing, and so too is our history. This history was celebrated at the Awards this year through the induction of some of our sport’s legends into the Equestrian Victoria Hall of Fame: Barry Roycroft AM, Malcolm Ansell, Art Uytendaall and David Ross. It is so important to take the time to look back on the contribution these people have made in shaping our sport and establishing such strong foundations.
Our new membership year has now commenced, and we look forward to delivering great services, events and value to our members throughout the year. The new Show Horse and Preliminary Dressage memberships are now active, and we look forward to our new members in these categories getting out to competitions.
Pony dressage has really taken off in the past few years, so Show Horse Victoria is offering a number of official measuring days open to all our members throughout the year. The first of these will be held in conjunction with the Winter Show at Werribee on the 13th of August – contact the office for more information.
Remember – if you have any horse that is not competing, but you would like to secure their name, ownership details and microchip number for breeding, identity and biosecurity purposes, we have our new Base Horse Registration available for only $40 for life!
We have an exciting calendar of major events in the next few months, including the Pryde's EasiFeed Australian Showjumping Championships in September, Martin Collins 2017 Australian Dressage Championships presented by Boneo Park in October, the Friends of Werribee Horse Trials, the Werribee Pony Club Horse Trials and the Spring Horse Trials, plus the Pryde's EasiFeed Dressage Festival in December. You can read about some of these fabulous events further along in this newsletter.
Until next month, safe riding.
Fiona Baxter
CEO - Equestrian Victoria
Upcoming Major Events
Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre
13-17 September 2017
Martin Collins 2017 Australian Dressage Championships
18 to 22 October, 2017
Boneo Park Equestrian Centre
312 Boneo Road, Boneo, Victoria, 3939
Including
- Australian Novice to Grand Prix Titles
- Australian Pony Novice to Grand Prix Titles
- Australian Para Equestrian Championships
- CDI W, CDI U 25 & CDI Y
- Prix St Georges Stars of the Future
Presented by Boneo Park, in association with Equestrian Australia and Dressage Masterclass.
Feature Event
2017 EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA SPORT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
A truly fantastic night of recognition and celebration for the Victorian Equestrian Community! A massive thank you to Bronte Wright who coordinated the Young Rider training day and the Awards night!
Event Organiser and Show Horse Co-ordinator extraordinaire, Bronte Wright (second left) with Ingrid Green EV Chair, Mitch Fox, Show Horse Chair and Jo McKinnon, MC.
All the winners are featured further along in this newsletter.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Barry Roycroft AM takes a moment to reflect during his acceptance speech. Seen here with Jo McKinnon, EA Brand, PR & Media Specialist, who was the MC for the evening. Barry has been declared a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to equestrian sports, as an administrator, coach and competitor.
Proudly accepting the Hall of Fame Award on behalf of Art Uytendaal who was unable to be there on the evening, was Fran Cleland of The Weekly Times (Media Award Winner) with Ingrid Green. Art was one of the first riders to use the 'European' style in Australia and introduced dressage as the basis of show jumping, changing the face of the sport in this country. From 1956 to 1990 Art's list of wins numbered into the thousands in Australia.
Ingrid Green - EV Chair, with David Ross, Hall of Fame and Mitch Fox - Show Horse Chair. So many extraordinary horses have been bred by David and his Falconhurst prefix is widely known. David has judged in every state in Australia and in New Zealand, has lectured on breeds at seminars and is still involved in showing horses as he continues to try and breed the perfect horse.
Hall of Fame inductee, Malcolm Ansell with Maree Tomkinson. Malcolm recognised Maree's talent in her early riding career, marking her as one to succeed. Malcolm has been one of the finest producers of young riders, horses and ponies for the last 50 years. He has ridden, owned or produced hundreds of Royal Show winners, several Garryowen winners, taught top class young riders and continues to do so.
Special Awards
Equestrian Victoria Distinction Award winner Wayne Cuthbert, proudly receiving his award from Janet Houghton, Eventing Chair. Wayne has served as a cross country and jumps assistant for over 20 years, numbering, painting and repairing fences of all kinds. Wayne has also served the friends of Werribee committee for 15 years and has sat on multiple judicial panels and is truly deserving of this prestigious award.
Fran Cleland, The Weekly Times, winner of the Media Award, with Mitch Fox and Bronte Wright. Tireless in its support of the Equestrian community, the Weekly Times has attended every major event conducted by EV including Show Horse, Interschools, Dressage, Jumping and Eventing, as well as other equestrian competitions in all parts of the state.
Lyn Roycroft, on behalf of Lindy receiving the award as Official of the Year from Mitch Fox. Lindy is a fantastic official, offering knowledgeable services across disciplines. She is an FEI Level 2 Eventing steward, FEI Level 1 Jumping Steward, a breeder, rider and competitor. Lindy has officiated at RIO, MI3DE, Hong Kong, DJWTS and EA Show Horse Nationals just to name a few. Lindy is a great mentor and loved by all. A true deserving candidate.
Alexandra Diprose, the winner of the EV AOR Award, has been competing EA dressage for many years on a wonderful pony “Kapeta Kip”. Through her coach Peter Fischer they have improved dramatically and are now competing at Preliminary level and currently sitting in 2nd position on the AOR leader board.
Administrator of the Year
Mitchell Fox, the youngest discipline chairman and board member in EV’s history, was the Equestrian Victoria Administrator of the Year. Chair of EV Show Horse, he has dedicated everything he has to building Show Horse to be the best it can be. Mitch works for the sport and its members, directing every major Show Horse event in Victoria and the EA Nationals, as well as always assisting and offering his services across disciplines.
EVENTING VICTORIA NEWS
Janet Houghton - Chair
Lynne Brown - Co-ordinator
Eventing Horse of the Year
Katja Weimann's talented BP Flamboyant (Flynn), Eventing Horse of the Year. The talented 17.1h brown gelding continues his exciting career.
Eventing Young Rider of the Year
A deserving and talented young rider, Eventing Young Rider, Madeline O’Callaghan celebrates her award with friends.
Equestrian Victoria Club of the Year
Tonimbuk Horse Trials Committee have rapidly advanced the sport of equestrian over the past 3 years through taking on both the lease, management and maintenance of the Tonimbuk Equestrian Centre
Eventing Rider of the Year
Nina Clarke with Max Height (winner of Jumping Young Rider who commenced his jumping career with coach Nina), proving the depth of talent and experience in the Cardinia Shire.
Eventing Volunteer of the Year
David May during his acceptance speech as Eventing Volunteer of the Year, with Jo McKinnon. David invests a huge amount of time into Eventing Victoria in particular Melbourne International 3-day event and Geelong Horse Trials. He is a vital volunteer who takes pride in risk management and ensuring every event is a success.
Event of the Year
Janet Houghton, Eventing Victoria Chair accepting the Event of the Year award on behalf of the MI3DE from Fiona Baxter, Equestrian Victoria CEO. The Saddleworld MI3DE was in its 60th Year, with record spectator numbers and a massive birthday celebration of past and present winners. This year saw the hosting of the New Zealand team. The 60th anniversary is being put to film and will be available later this year.
TD and CD seminar
The EV Eventing sub committee held the annual TD and CD seminar on Saturday which was extremely well attended. Roger Kane and Ewan Kellett did an excellent job at presenting the seminar and we are so fortunate that they are happy to share their knowledge and insight.
There was opportunity to learn and discuss the role of officials, the importance of team work, risk management and course design in the morning when we were indoors at Quest in Werribee. In the afternoon we moved out to Werribee Park to walk a small course set up by Ewan where we discussed and learnt about distances, dimensions, mim clips, safety devices and much more.
I do hope that some of the people that attended will move onto become officials as it was such a great group of people who are obviously invested in the wonderful sport of eventing.
Thank you to Judy Croagh for organising this opportunity.
Janet Houghton
Prydes Eventing Victoria Spring Horse Trials
CIC Friday September 29th-October 1st
Entries open on Nominate August 21st. Including CIC 1* -3* and grassroots sections for EvA65, 80, 95 & 105
JUMPING VICTORIA NEWS
Paul Williams - Chair
Janelle Robbins - Co-ordinator
We welcome Janelle Robbins.
Our new Jumping Co-ordinator.
Junior and Young Rider Show - 2017
Trans Tasman Challenge
Congratulations to Team New Zealand on taking out this year's Trans Tasman Challenge. With trying windy conditions throughout Saturday which saw all outdoor rings closed, the first round of the Trans Tasman Challenge was held indoor on Saturday evening.
Jumping Horse of the Year
Silvo, bred in Germany, Imported from Canada, 15 yo, 16.3hh Warmblood and ridden by Brook Dobbin. Member of the Australian team in New Zealand and a Member of numerous Victorian teams. One of our best Victorian Show Jumping horses and a very deserving winner.
Jumping Rider of the Year
Angela Dobbin - a quiet achiever who shows a love and dedication for Show Jumping. She runs and operates Glenwood Park with her partner which is set amongst the beautiful Yarra Valley with 5 star horse facilities.
Jumping Volunteer of the Year
Paul Williams a long serving Equestrian sport volunteer has served on many committees and is currently the EV Show Jumping chair was the 2017 Jumping Volunteer of the Year.
Jumping Young Rider of the Year
Max Height, a member of the Victorian team at the 2016 SA State Showjumping Championships and the 2016 Hygain Young Rider State Squad accepts his award.
DRESSAGE VICTORIA NEWS
Michael Bragge - Chair
Deena Peters - Co-ordinator
Dressage Horse of the Year
Boogie Woogie has had exceptional performances on the international and national dressage stage. Boogie was undefeated on the Australian scene and is currently showing his strength in Europe at various CDI events.
Dressage Rider of the Year
Shanon McKimmie (receiving her award from Fiona Baxter) is an accomplished young rider taking the dressage world by storm. Shannon has done the hard yards and is a very worthy recipient of this award.
Dressage Young Rider of the Year
Winner of the Dressage Young Ambassador Alicia Ryan receiving her award. The Judges remarked on the excellent calibre of finalists for this year's awards and how hard their task was.
Dressage Volunteer of the Year
Dressage Volunteer of the Year, Sue Terry - a dedicated volunteer serving the dressage community for many years, donating endless hours of service consistently improving the sport for all.
Stephen Clarke at the
Dressage Festival Fundraiser
Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre
Sunday November 5 - Don't Miss Out! Book Now!
Victorian State Dressage Championships
Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre
7 - 10 December 2017
We are looking for some "expert" assistance to fill some specialist roles for the Dressage Festival.
Mitavite Amateur Owner Rider Group
If ever there was a time to become our next AOR of the month it is now. Wagners are generously supplying the winner of each month with a $150 voucher.
Visit WAGNERS website
SHOW HORSE VICTORIA NEWS
Mr Mitchell Fox - Chair
Bronte Wright - Co-ordinator
Show Horse of the Year
The beautiful Mirinda Alabaster, known as Smokey to his friends. This young pony has had an amazing 2016-2017 season ridden by his competent young rider Miss Daizi Plumb.
Show Horse Rider of the Year
Greg Mickan has produced many championships both at state and national level. Congratulated here by Nicholas Ott, EV Vice Chair.
Show Horse Young Rider of the Year
Show Horse Young Ambassador of the Year, Matilda Longbottom, looking suitably elegant with the equally elegant Show Horse chair, Mitch Fox, and Show Horse Committee member, Jason James.
Show Horse Volunteer of the Year
"How do you do it?" asks Ingrid Green of Lorri Mansell, one of show horse's right hand women who donates hundreds of voluntary hours and was the recipient of the Show Horse Volunteer of the Year award.
Final Clinic for 2017
Coaches for the day: Greg Mickan and Jodie Barnes. Cost per lesson $50 deposit, (which will be refunded after attendance) + $16 Facility fee per horse for the day.
• Opportunity to have two lessons, One in AM and one in PM
• 2 or 3 riders per lesson, based on availability
Jodie Barnes
Jodie Barnes has an impressive list of performances in the Show Horse arena and from a successful transition to Dressage.
Jodie thoroughly enjoys coaching and hopes to give back to the sport some of the great positives it has taught her throughout her riding life.
Greg Mickan
Greg Mickan is one of Australia's leading Showhorse riders winning at State and National level. Greg is the manager of Romsey Park where he produces and trains riders and horses to compete at all levels.
Greg is looking forward to coaching other EA members and assisting them in reaching their goals.
SHOW HORSE WINTER SHOW
SUNDAY 13 AUGUST 2017
Start Time: 9am
ENTRIES ON THE DAY
Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre
Show Rings: Indoor 1 (Warm up Indoor 2) Measuring available: 7am—10am
INTERSCHOOL VICTORIA NEWS
Lisa Hocking - Director
Notice: The VEIS Grand Final for Show Jumping (cancelled last weekend due to severe weather), will now be run in conjunction with ISJ Winter Show on August 18th at Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre.
2017 Australian Interschool Championships
Toowoomba Showgrounds Glenvale Road, Toowoomba Queensland
Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th Sept 2017
Interschools Volunteer of the Year
The tireless Lisa Hocking, recipient of the Interschools Volunteer of the Year. Lisa is a fantastic asset to Equestrian Victoria, directing our state interschool event, growing, improving and rapidly developing our interschool program in Victoria.
EDUCATION & NCAS
Coach of the Year
Justine Greer, Coach of the Year, is a wonderfully talented coach and trainer who promotes the welfare of the horse while systematically developing them and their riders for the future. Justine has a growing number of riders competing from preliminary to FEI level, most of whom have enjoyed significant progress in their training and competition results in the last year and has coached the majority from the early partnership with their horse.
Equestrian Australia NCAS Coaching Review Working Parties have been in full force. Read all about what has been happening along with other news and updates.
Coach Forum and Coach Educator Update Summary Report | Equestrian Australia
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Your safety is important, therefore all EA NCAS coaches undergo training in safety and risk management and all coaches must always have a current first aid certificate and be insured.
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