IN THE CLUBHOUSE

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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Welcome to the 8th 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.

PARALYMPIAN SUE-ELLEN LOVETT RIDES AGAINST CANCER

As a cancer survivor herself, blind Paralympian Sue-Ellen Lovett is riding through Central West NSW to raise money for a cause passionate to her heart. The ride will cover more than 800kms, starting in Dubbo then travelling through Central West NSW and finishing at Dubbo Racecourse.  Sue-Ellen’s goal for 2018 is to raise money for the new Integrated Wellness Centre to be located within the Oncology Department of Dubbo Base Hospital.

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PART 3 INTERVIEW WITH DRIVING WORLD CHAMPION BOYD EXELL 

In this latest edition of our exclusive interview series with recently crowned FEI World Champion driver Boyd Exell we learn about his deep love of the horse and what it’s like to be the focus of so much international attention and adulation.

AUSSIE KIDS AT A STANDSTILL... GET THEM INTO RIDING!

Over 70% of Australia’s children and 91% of young people are not meeting the national physical activity recommendation or sixty minutes physical activity every day.

Don't be a negative static and help your children to become more physically active, find your local club HERE and start riding today. 

COACH OF THE MONTH - KIM DURANTE

Kim has always had a passion for instructing and nurturing riders from beginners to national champions. "It gives me no greater sense of achievement to see the progression and development of my pupils." Kim Durante - EA level 1 Show Horse Coach & Skill-Specific Trainer/Assessor from Pimpama, Queensland.

TIPS FOR FEEDING HORSES IN HOT AND HUMID CLIMATES

Anhydrosis, or the inability to sweat is a serious condition that affects horses in hot and humid climates. Horses rely heavily on sweating to cool themselves down and keep their core body temperature within a normal range. Sweat wets the horse’s skin and then as it evaporates it takes heat with it, effectively creating an evaporative cooling system for the horse. While we don’t understand what causes anhydrosis it does appear that for some horses certain nutritional strategies can help.

NEW EA SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

The Board of Equestrian Australia has recently approved an updated Social Media Policy which can be found below.

ESAFETY AND CYBERBULLYING

As Equestrian Australia continues to promote the safety and welfare of both rider and horse, in and out of competition, we would like to draw your attention to some eSafety rules and the Cyberbullying reporting scheme.

DON'T MISS OUT

For Equestrian Australia members, our partner Alinta Energy is offering energy deals that could help you save! Make sure you click on the email we sent to all our members on 14 February! [check your junk email folder if you don't see it in your regular inbox]

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