News
10/08/2010
FEI Courses for Officials and Veterinarians
2010 Invitations are issued to Divisional members of the AERA and members of foreign National Federations to attend the FEI Course for International Candidate Judges, International Judges, Veterinarians and Stewards to be held in Brisbane, Australia, on the 15th, 16th & 17th October 2010.
Venue: Sports House, cnr Castlemaine and Caxton Streets, Milton, Queensland.
Level One, International Candidate Judges & Technical Delegates. Friday 15th October. Course Director: Ms. Barbara Timms
Level Two, International Judges & Technical Delegates. Saturday 16th October. Course Director: Ms. Barbara Timms
Veterinarians (Two days) Saturday 16th October & Sunday 17th October. Course Director: Dr. Brian Sheahan
Endurance Steward's Course Sunday, 17th October. Course Director: Mrs. Glenda Armitage
Course participants are responsible for their own accommodation, travel and meals. Course notes are provided. For further information, please contact: Mrs. Ieva Peters, email: ieva.peters@bigpond.com or telephone 040 3333 692 (+61 40 3333 692).
07/08/2010
Our thoughts to the Krahnen Family
One of our most popular and promising young riders Erin Krahnen has suffered a serious accident, 2 days ago when a horse she was working in the round yard fell on her badly fracturing her femur. Erin has been preparing, along with her mum Simone, 2 horses for the Brisbane EKKA. The Krahnen Family are serious and dedicated supporters and competitors of our sport and we wish the Family and Erin a speedy recovery, our thoughts are all with you at this time. Barb Timms.
Our thoughts to the Krahnen Family
One of our most popular and promising young riders Erin Krahnen has suffered a serious accident, 2 days ago when a horse she was working in the round yard fell on her badly fracturing her femur. Erin has been preparing, along with her mum Simone, 2 horses for the Brisbane EKKA. The Krahnen Family are serious and dedicated supporters and competitors of our sport and we wish the Family and Erin a speedy recovery, our thoughts are all with you at this time. Barb Timms.
05/08/2010
Horses required for the Trans Tasman
We are still looking for horses for the New Zealand Team for this event, we have had several good horses offered, it would be great if we can offer the Kiwis a good selection from which to choose and also have horses to offer the Kiwi reserve riders a horse also, as they did for us last year at Rauhine. If you are in a position to offer a horse (it has to be FEI registered cost $20) and the distance is 90km please contact Linda Tanian killara@wideband.net.au
We are still looking for horses for the New Zealand Team for this event, we have had several good horses offered, it would be great if we can offer the Kiwis a good selection from which to choose and also have horses to offer the Kiwi reserve riders a horse also, as they did for us last year at Rauhine. If you are in a position to offer a horse (it has to be FEI registered cost $20) and the distance is 90km please contact Linda Tanian killara@wideband.net.au
05/08/2010
Announcing the Trans Tasman Team
The Board of Management of the AES are pleased to announce the Squad Team that will compete against the New Zealand Team in South Australia 8-10 October 2010. Congratulations to all the riders and their horses listed below.
Senior Riders:
Natasha Ellery and Sundale Neptune (WA)
Amanda Powell and Alamo Minelli (Qld)
Young Riders:
Jessica Aistrope and High Society te (SA)
Georgia Toft and Bremervale Arrogance (Qld)
Reserve Riders:
Senior - Nicola Robinson and Sterling Nakeeta (Vic)
Young Riders - Kaylah Aistrope (SA) Horse will be supplied by the Toft Stables
Chef: Ady McIntosh WA
04/08/2010
FEI Course for Veterinarians, Judges, Technical Delegates and Stewards
The next FEI course for Officials and Veterinarians will be held in Brisbane Australia, October 15-17 at Sports House Milton.
The course will consist of Level 1 and level 2 courses of Judges, level 2 for Technical Delegates, Veterinarians and Stewards. Course Directors are Veterinarians: Dr Brian Sheahan. Judges and TD’s: Barbara Timms. Stewards and Stewarding: Glenda Armitage
To enroll in any of these courses please send all inquiries and booking to Mrs Ieva Peters see invitation for details
FEI Course for Veterinarians, Judges, Technical Delegates and Stewards
The next FEI course for Officials and Veterinarians will be held in Brisbane Australia, October 15-17 at Sports House Milton.
The course will consist of Level 1 and level 2 courses of Judges, level 2 for Technical Delegates, Veterinarians and Stewards. Course Directors are Veterinarians: Dr Brian Sheahan. Judges and TD’s: Barbara Timms. Stewards and Stewarding: Glenda Armitage
To enroll in any of these courses please send all inquiries and booking to Mrs Ieva Peters see invitation for details
04/08/2010
Trans Tasman 2010
Trans Tasman 2010
The selection of Riders and Horses for the Trans Tasman Team will be announced within a couple of days, the Trans Tasman competition will be held at Mt. Pleasant SA 8-10 October. Mt Pleasant is the home of the 2011 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, this week end will also include the South Australian State Championships which will be the pre ride for the Quilty.
01/08/2010
16/06/2010
Article about Meg Wade recently published in the Weekly Times. Story by Kim Woods.
www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2010/06/08/195161_horses.html
16/06/2010
Trans Tasman 2010
The Trans Tasman event for 2010 will be held in South Australia on the 8-10th October and will be a CEI 1* 90km.
Horses will be required for this event for our Kiwi friends to choose from, horses will need to be minimum of 6yrs of age and be in possession of a yellow log book. We would require a pool of 8-10 horses to choose from. At the event in NZL last November the Kiwis supplied 6 horses for the Australian team, this enabled the 4 team members to have first choice and the 2 reserve riders were also then given the reserve horses to ride, which was an excellent outcome, especially as we managed to beat them for the Gold Medal on their own horses. I believe that we here in Australia can return this gesture by supplying the visitors with equally as good horses, except for allowing them to win! So please, give generously of your horse/s for this great event. EOI’s and Management issues will be notified shortly.
16/06/2010
The following rider/horse combinations will be representing the Squad in the teams competition at the 2010 Quilty:
Penny Toft and Zalman
Bridgette Nottle and High Society te
Mette Sutton and Tuldar the Magician
Steve Gray and Kasbah Kid
Tammi Parnell and Churinga Desire
Talea Haskow Stewart and Blakesheavan Summer Reign
Clare Flemming and Birramelee Queen of Hearts
Luke Annetts and Tallawarra Jazardis
Thank you to the very experienced riders listed above, it will be two very experienced Teams.
09/06/2010
Australian Endurance Squad Camp - RSL Club, Manilla NSW 22 JUNE 2010
All welcome to attend, AES members no charge, non members $15.00 - CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROGRAM
06/06/2010
A preliminary notice to note in your diaries: The next (and only) FEI course for Vets, Judges and Stewards this year will be held in Brisbane from 15-17 October at Sports House. This will be held over 3 days with Vets and Judges extending to 2 days and stewards one day. These are fun week ends with lots of very interesting discussions and learning experiences. We are grateful for FEI sponsorship of CHF 2,000.00 for this course, more detail closer to the time. Invitation Flyer
24/05/2010
The South African Endurance Champiohnships at Fauresmith Australian team has been announced:
Manager - Pip Archer (SA)
Riders - Kristie Taprell (VIC) Jil Bourton (SA) Linda Tanian (VIC) Jess Dastani (VIC) Allix Jones (NSW) Talea Haskow Stewart (ACT)
20/04/2010
Expressions of Interest - South Africa National Challenge Fauresmith
Expressions of Interest are now being called from members of the Australian Endurance Squad to be part of the AES Team to represent Australia at the above event scheduled for July 6-8 2010 (This is not an FEI Event) Expressions of Interest for 6 riders and 4 support crew members are sought. Current performance history must accompany EOI (2008-2010) Applications to be submitted by May 7th 2010. For further information email Squad Manager Barb Timms or phone (07) 4163 1568
Expressions of Interest are now being called from members of the Australian Endurance Squad to be part of the AES Team to represent Australia at the above event scheduled for July 6-8 2010 (This is not an FEI Event) Expressions of Interest for 6 riders and 4 support crew members are sought. Current performance history must accompany EOI (2008-2010) Applications to be submitted by May 7th 2010. For further information email Squad Manager Barb Timms or phone (07) 4163 1568
30/03/2010
FEI riders please note that it is now compulsory to keep a Medication Logbook for your horse - full details can be found
here
14/03/2010
FEI PRESS RELEASE
Lausanne 9 March 2010
CONSULTATION PROCESS ON NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs) BEGINS
On the occasion of its Executive Board (EB) meeting held at the FEI Headquarters today, 9 March, the FEI announced further steps in relation to the debate on in-competition use of a limited number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) under strictly prescribed limits and set the relevant timeline. A central point in the debate will be the FEI Congress on NSAIDs Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete which will be held in Lausanne in August. To lead the debate, the EB appointed an FEI Congress Committee chaired by 1st Vice President Sven Holmberg and composed of Chris Hodson (2nd Vice President), John McEwen (Chairman of FEI Veterinary Committee), Graeme Cooke (FEI Veterinary Director), Dr Yves Rossier, and Prof. Leo Jeffcott as members. The composition of the FEI List Group is being finalised and will be announced shortly. The following timeline has been established:
Mid-April - the science currently available published online
Mid to end July - information will be sent out for consultation. It will reflect the policy issue of whether the FEI should allow the restricted use of NSAIDs, provided the levels are limited and are deemed by the List Group not to threaten horse welfare and not to be performance enhancing.
August (date TBC) - congress held in Lausanne
End of August - consultation process with the National Federations begins. Lists and Congress proceedings will be sent to the NFs in view of the General Assembly.
August to October - consultation with NFs
Beginning of October - final Lists sent to NFs
Beginning of November - FEI General Assembly votes on policy FEI Bureau approves revised List
April 2011 - Revised List comes into effect
To facilitate the debate, the FEI will set up in the coming weeks a virtual platform open to the global audience. National Federations, riders, trainers, officials, event organisers, veterinarians, the media as well as the general public will be able to access the science currently available and will be encouraged to submit their contributions to the debate. Further details on the launch of the online platform and the logistics of the Congress will be announced in due course.
Media Contact: Malina Gueorguiev FEI Press Manager Email: malina.gueorguiev@fei.org Phone: + 41 78 750 61 33
03/03/2010
IMPORTANT UPDATE - VET GATE PROTOCOL
(PDF)
01/03/2010
SQUAD Membership Reminder
Thank you to all members who have renewed their membership and welcome to new members joining the Squad for the first time.
As of the end of Feb Squad Members who have not renewed their membership will be removed from the Squad Chatpage. If you have forgotten your membership a renewal form can be found by clicking
here
21-02-2010
Young Riders Achievements at the National Level
Congratulations to the young Squadees for their outstanding performances during 2009.
Allix Jones (NSW) also part of the Australian Team who competed in Hungary, was Junior Distance Rider of the 2009 and 3rd Junior Rider in the pointscore with her horse Shallal Cattle King Flyte.
Talea Haskow Stewart (ACT) another very promising young rider was second in the Junior Pointscore and 3rd Junior Distance Rider. Talea also represented Australia and was part of the gold medal team at the 2009 Trans Tasman last November.
Angela Hawks and her Arabian mare Crysari (QLD) for first place points and distance rider 2009, this included 1st lightweight rider at the Tonimbuk Quilty and BC. Angela was also a part of the Australian Team who competed successfully in Hungary.
Other Squadees to do well during the 2009 were Tarnia Kittell 6th Junior Point Score, 5th Junior Distance Rider, James Green 8th Junior Point Score, 7th Junior Distance Rider, Erin Krahnen 10th Junior Pointscore and 9th Junior Distance Rider.
15-02-2010
Long list of riders for WEC Kentucky
Kristie Taprell (VIC) Kurrajong Concord
Peny Toft (QLD) Don, Magnum, Bremervale Justice, Zalman
Alexandra Toft (QLD) Magnum, Bremervale Justice, Zalman, Tora Karlaya
Matthew Sample (QLD) Brookleigh Ricardo
Sasha Laws-King (QLD Bint Shah Dara
Mellissa Longhurst (QLD) Pioneer Park Navaronne
Norbert Radny (WA) West Coast Acheron
12-02-2010
FEI Registration 2010 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Notice regarding FEI Registration and Participation in International events In the past the FEI made allowances for riders and horses, who were not FEI-registered prior to competing in International events and let them complete their registration after they had competed. This meant that the results gained at the competition were validated by the FEI once the registration was complete. As of 1 January 2010, if riders or horses are not registered PRIOR to competing in an International event, they will be immediately DISQUALIFIED and any results they achieve at the event will not be valid, nor will any ranking points be accumulated. Even if the rider or horse is registered after the event has taken place, the results from the event, in which they competed unregistered, will no longer be included in their FEI results list or ranking points as they have in the past. TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION AND CONSEQUENCIAL UPSET, RIDERS MUST ENSURE THEY AND THEIR HORSE ARE FEI-REGISTERED PRIOR TO COMPETING IN AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT IN 2010!! The Equestrian Australia National Office will take no responsibility for riders competing unregistered. It is the responsibility of the rider and/or horse owner to register with the FEI.
23-01-2010
FEI Renewal Reminder
For all FEI competitors it is time to renew your and your horses FEI registrations. These forms can be found under the
Forms Link
.
22-01-2010
Meg is Returning Home
Squad Member Meg Wade returns home from Melbourne on the weekend of the 5th Feb. She will continue rehabilitation in Albury 3-4 times a week.
Meg and Khalahari at home.
22-01-2010
Alexandra Toft
Congratulations to Squad Member Alexandra Toft for being awarded the Equestrian Australia (QLD) Junior Rider of the Year 2009. Further to this Alexandra has been awarded Sportsperson of the Year by the Ipswich City Council at the Australia Day Awards.
22-01-2010
Allix Jones
Congratulations to Squad Member Allix Jones (NSW) for being cover girl on the FEI Focus, Spotlight on Youth edition.
22-01-2010
Trans Tasman 2009
Congratulations to the Australian Squad Members who represented us at the 2009 Trans Tasman event for another international win,
Linda Tanian, Tarnia Kittel, Ady McIntosh, Sonya Ryan, Talea Hasko-Stewart, Lisa Stoffel
Photo by Anita Lunt.
18-01-2010
Jen and Graeme Gilbertson
Our thoughts to Jen and Graeme who were involved in a nasty car accident while travelling home from Melbourne on Boxing Day.