ON THE PODIUM

HIGH PERFORMANCE NEWSLETTER

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We welcome you to the eighth edition of our high-performance newsletter, ON THE PODIUM. Here you can read about news & updates from our top international events and riders.

ENDURANCE RIDERS LONG-LISTED FOR WEG 2018

Equestrian Australia (EA) is pleased to announce its long list of Endurance riders for the FEI World Equestrian Games to be held in Tryon this September.

We congratulate all riders on their selection and wish them the best of luck with their preparations over the coming months.

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2017 EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA EVENTING HIGH PERFORMANCE FORUM

Australia’s elite Eventing riders and coaches gathered for their annual High Performance Forum at Coogee in Sydney at the end of December. Some of the nation’s biggest names including Rio Olympics bronze medallists Shane Rose and Stuart Tinney along with rising stars such as Hazel Shannon, Emma Bishop and Shenae Lowings spent two days sharing insights and ideas and heard from some of Australian sport’s most respected leaders and mentors.

EDWINA STAYING AT THE TOP OF HER GAME FOR 2018 BEGINNINGS

Don't miss Edwina Tops-Alexander's brilliant round in the CSI Basel Grand Prix this weekend, riding California to 6th place.

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VALE WYATT 'BUNTY' THOMPSON

From a very young age Wyatt ‘Bunty’ Thompson was considered a great all-round horseman.

In remembering Bunty Thompson who died on December 15, 2017, at the age of 92, Equestrian Australia Chair Judy Fasher said; “Bunty Thompson was a true trailblazer for Eventing in Australia. His gentle humour and kindness pervaded our first Australian Eventing team. [...] Goodbye, Bunty we loved your company and your stories of the enormous effort Australia made to put our sport on the International Eventing Scene.”

HALL OF FAME NOMINATION SUBMISSION

The Equestrian Australia Hall of Fame is the sport's opportunity to recognise the lifetime achievements and efforts of its members in equestrian sport.

We would be interested to get your thoughts on people and horses to add to the nominations list so that we can continue to grow the Hall of Fame and recognise the outstanding contribution EA members have made to our sport.

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TRYON 2018 ACCOMMODATION

Accommodations for the Tryon 2018 FEI World Equestrian GAmes are being managed by Connections Housing, a full-service sourcing, housing and event management company. Through their dedicated website, you can book or modify your hotel reservations at any time.

FEI WORLD DRESSAGE CHALLENGE WRAP

Australian riders performed exceptionally well in their first appearance at the world-wide FEI World Dressage Challenge in almost two decades.

WAY TO WEG - Interview with the Rio Eventing Team

December's Wallaby Hill Three-Day Event provided the first opportunity for Australia's bronze medal-winning Eventing team to gather together on home soil since Rio Olympics last September.

We caught up with Shane Rose, Chris Burton and Stuart Tinney to reflect on the year that's been, discuss the development of the sport here in Australia and hear about their plans towards the FEI World Equestrian Games.

EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA ENGAGES EQUIRATINGS

Equestrian Australia will be working with sports data analytics company, EquiRatings, to trial their pioneering safety tracking system, the EquiRatings Quality Index (ERQI).

2018 DRESSAGE SCORING SYSTEM AVAILABLE

Equestrian Australia is pleased to be able to provide our affiliated clubs with a Dressage Scoring System, developed by Keith Smith, since 2014. Download the 2018 version.

FLY UK TO AUSTRALIA WITH EIAF

A year has gone by since Equine International Air Freight made an announcement that it is opening a new quarantine facility in England.

Based at Newmarket – the heart of horse country – Blackhorse Farm is spread over 30 acres of lovely, pastured land with modern stabling, safe fencing (Diamond Mesh), turn out paddocks, a horse walker and lunging ring, outdoor dressage arena, veterinary facilities and isolation stables.

INTERVIEW WITH OLYMPIAN RIDER CHRIS BURTON

Rio Olympics AUS Equestrian team bronze medalist Chris Burton is visiting Australia for Christmas. He recently competed at Wallaby Hill Three-Day Event and we caught up with him back at the stables to discuss his international form this season, his plans towards the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon2018 and how he's enjoying fatherhood.

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BUENOS AIRES 2018 YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

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2017 DRIVING REVIEW : BOYD EXCELS IN VINTAGE YEAR

2017 saw another unforgettable year of four-in-hand driving with some shockingly fearless moments. We can’t wait for more nail-biting action in 2018!

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INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

This week, view the Showjumping results from Basel or the Endurance results from Abu Dhabi and Bou Thib,...

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2018 EVENT CALENDAR

ONLY 8 DAYS TO GO BEFORE THE 2018 BONEO CLASSIC

This calendar only lists national and international events. If you want to promote a state based event, please contact your States Branch. If your Nat/In. event is not listed in this calendar yet, please send an email to amelie.patrux@equestrian.org.au

EVENT CALENDAR