EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA NEWS 

January 2017 Edition

THE NATIONAL SHOW HORSE RULES have been rewritten and were brought into effect on January, 1 2017. Mitchell  Fox, Chair of Show Horse Victoria, together with Ian Percy, has dedicated an enormous amount of time and effort into drafting these new rules which were ratified by the National body in late 2016. Heart felt thanks to these two dedicated volunteers for bringing about this significant achievement.

TRIPLE OLYMPIAN AND WORLD GAMES COMPETITOR, Matt Williams has been on home soil this summer and many Jumpers have taken advantage of this rare opportunity to hone both their own and their horses techniques.Matt has also had catch rides at shows throughout the summer.

AT THE TIME OF WRITING, VICTORIAN RIDER JASMINE DENNISON, is competing in New Zealand as a member of the Australian Young Rider Show Jumping team. Jasmine is no stranger to international competition having represented Australia 🇦🇺 at the World FEI children's Championships as well as other competitions around the world. Jasmine was the Australian Junior Jumping Champion in 2014 and 2015 and was equal champion in the South Australian Senior Open title.

Until next month ...
Ingrid Green - Equestrian Victoria Chair

WPNEC SUMMER SHOW

SHOW HORSE Victoria participated in the inaugural Summer Open Breeds Show Extravaganza on the 13 - 15 January after the dismissal of the Royal Summer Horse Show. 

Hosted by and held at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, the event also played host to a number of other breed Societies including Pintos, Palominos, Riding Ponies, Cleveland Bays, Buckskins, Standardbreds, Shetlands, Saddle Ponies, Arabians and also competitors from both PCAV and HRCAV.

Show horse chairman Mitch Fox said it was a great competition for the committee’s maiden effort and should continue to grow over the coming years.

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BARASTOC HORSE OF THE YEAR 2017

The 2017 Barastoc Horse of the Year show is now less than 2 weeks away and planning is well and truly in motion.

This year the show has had some wonderful sponsors and supporters who, without their help and generosity the event would not be as spectacular as it is today. We would like to thank Barastoc, Bendigo Bank, HorseZone, Joseph Lyddy, Malcolm Byrne Performance Saddlery and Racing Victoria Off the Track for coming on board this year.

Each competitor’s registrations and memberships have been checked during the entry process and qualifications have been sent through to VASA for approval. The acceptance list has been uploaded to the website for competitors to view, along with the competitor information pack and time schedules.

A mobile and user friendly Barastoc webpage and Facebook page have been created to ensure all riders and competitors can stay up to date with current information and event details. http://barastoc.net/

2017 will see an exciting Trade Village with well-known and new traders coming from across the country. Riders will be able to purchase and view all the latest gear, clothing and accessories first hand.

Four days of measuring will be available over the duration of the show:

• Thursday 5pm - 7pm
• Friday 7am - 10am and 5pm - 7pm
• Saturday 7am - 10am and 3pm - 5pm
• Sunday 7am - 9am

Stabling and Campsites bookings are available through WPNEC and we suggest competitors get in early to avoid disappointment. http://wpnec.com.au/

Victorian Horse of the Year 2017

Silvo ridden by Brook Dobbin has secured top spot ahead of CP Argento and Andrew Lamb for the Victorian Horse of the Year 2017 title. 

With only 3 events to go the bay gelding 'Silvo' is championing his lead!

The final three events include Strathbogie SJ Club Championships 11-12 February, Port Phillip Summer Show 5 - 6 March and Western District Showjumping Championships 11-13 March.

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Junior Victorian Team win State Challenge at Mt Gambier Junior & Young Rider Carnival

Congratulations to our Junior Victorian team who won the State Team Challenge at Mt Gambier Junior and YR Carnival on the weekend. 

Thank you to Team Manager Deb McMaugh.  Junior Victorian Team Members Jorjia Farrugia, Luke Johnson, Liam McMaugh and Phoebe Sweeney took first place by 2 points. 

Boneo Classic

The 2017 Boneo Classic, held in Victoria 20-22 January, saw two great champions emerge from some of the most talented fields of riders ever seen at Boneo Park. 

Read about Boneo Classic on Equestrian Australia website

Above: Melissa Backman from Maffra in Victoria at her first World Cup Event.  Melissa was a member of the EV Squad system. 

Below: Young Victorian Taylah Lambert riding Ulouve B Z - great to see the next generation of Young Riders stepping up to World Cup.

Trust Distribution

January 2017 marks the first distribution from the Eventing Trust. The trust has been established by the Eventing Committee under the guidance of Paul Stephens of Nevett Ford Lawyers.

The Trustees are members of the Eventing Committee. Over $34,000 has so far been provided to organising committees for safety initiatives. The trust also pays the on-site medical services at all eventing competitors throughout Victoria, which for the 2015/2016 financial year amounted to over $45,000.We have also provided financial assistance for officials attending seminars to update their skills. 

The Eventing Committee would like to thank the riders and Organising Committees for their support in helping us get this initiative up and running. Any eventing member wishing for more details feel free to contact us at any stage. 

January Eventing Squad

Over 165 combinations took part in our January Eventing Squad. Prydes Senior Squad, Equissage Young Rider Squad & the Development Squad came together with fourteen experienced coaches to start the season off on the right foot.

It was a busy venue over the weekend as we were joined by the Heavy Horse Festival and the VPC Polo tournament.

Everyone managed to squeeze in nicely & there was lots to watch in between lessons. Prue Barrett coached the High Performance group as well as sharing her Rio Olympic experiences with us on Saturday night.

Thank you to our coaches and all the riders & support crew who help set up & most importantly pack up! Special thanks to Jill Innes-Irons for providing coaches lunches on both days.

Thanks Tim Herbert for the photos.

Seminar | E & F Dressage Judges

REMINDER - Seminar for E&F Dressage Judges will be held on 4th February at Boneo Park starting at 8.30am. 

This seminar will be held in conjunction with the South Eastern DC competition. It is open to existing E &F level judges (as a reaccreditation seminar), other level judges (as a workshop), riders, coaches and interested parties.

This seminar aims to provide an opportunity for discussion between judges to find the standard for their assessment of dressage tests. 

For more information and to download the registration form please click here http://www.vic.equestrian.org.au/dr-judges

ATTENTION

The Boneo Park Young Horse Championships scheduled for the 4-5th March 2017 is no longer being held.

Pony Dressage

Attention all Pony Dressage Riders: Barastoc Measuring Times

• Thursday 5 pm - 7 pm
• Friday 7 am - 10 am and 5 pm - 7 pm
• Saturday 7 am - 10 am and 3 pm - 5 pm
• Sunday 7 am - 9 am

Feature Event

Twenty championships were decided with many riders opting to ride the FEI tests for ponies, junior & young riders and Under 25 Grand Prix as well as national tests. Participation and Interschool classes were also strongly supported with many of these riders experiencing their first major Championship.

Upcoming Major Events

DJWTS Entries are Open

Entry forms and schedules for the Dressage, Jumping and Eventing Classes can be downloaded from the event website, www.djwts.com.au.

Click on the COMPETITOR INFORMATION tab and select your discipline. Entries close 16 February 2017. 

Meet the 2017 DJWTS Dressage Guest Star - Johannes Westendarp

Event Dates: Friday 24 - Sunday 26 March 2017
Saddleworld Dressage Masterclass: Sunday 26 March 2017, Indoor Arena

This year’s guest star and presenter of the SADDLEWORLD DRESSAGE MASTERCLASS will be Johannes Westendarp from Germany.

Some of the horses Johannes has ‘discovered’ need no introduction to Australian dressage fans, think Maree Tomkinson’s wonderful mares Diamantina or Donna Elena, Holly Cutler’s Diva Royale or Revelwood Stud’s Grand Prix stallion Ferrero Rocher. Then there's the late Hanoverian sire Wolkentanz II and countless Bundeschampionate finalists. 

Johannes and his wife Ines are very respected trainers of young dressage horses and their stable is the go-to address for performance horse buyers from around the world, who value his expert eye for future stars. 

Johannes was the head rider at the Vechta Elite Auctions for 15 years. He trained and competed several Bundeschampionate Champions such as licensed stallions Alabaster, Weltspitze, Rendezvous and Der Euro. He is also an accomplished breeder and stud manager, having identified and prepared many elite mares and licensing champions.

The Westendarp family is renowned for young horse education and training and we are excited to have Johannes Westendarp’s expertise here at the Young Dressage Horse Championships. He will also share his knowledge and experience in the Saddleworld Dressage Masterclass with select horse and rider combinations. 

We will soon invite applications from riders and owners of young dressage horses. Application forms will be available on www.djwts.com.au 

Education and Admin

• NCAS Orientation Course 
• Bridle Numbers as at January 2017

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