2010 Interschool Team receives team colours in readiness for Nationals

Congratulations go to all members for being chosen on the 2010 Interschool Team proudly sponsored by Bonnetts Saddlery.  Team members received their colours and bags at a colourful event organised by the dedicated Interschool Committee.  Click on the links below to read the report, see the photos and see our team.  Good luck to everyone at the up coming Nationals to be held in Sydney.

Summary from Equestrian SA Forum

A summary of the discussions from the ESA Forum held on 3 June 2010 can be found by clicking on the link below. 

Kind regards
Bob Robins
ESA Board Member

SA Vaulters named in 2010 WEG Vaulting Team - Jamie Hocking & Sarah Leadbeatter

Two South Australian vaulters Jamie Hocking and Sarah Leadbeatter (now based in Canberra) will head to the US in early September to begin training with their new team horse in preparation for the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. The vaulting community and everyone at Equestrian SA wishes them the best of luck in their team competition to be held in early October.

Megan Jones & Kirby Park Irish Jester

Congratulations to Megan Jones and KP Irish Jester - 2nd in the HSBC World Cup Rankings

Our members and everyone at Equestrian SA pass on our congratulations to Megan Jones and KP Irish Jester for their outstanding achievement in the HSBC World Cup rankings. 

Megan and Jester are the leading SA combination up for selection for the Australian Eventing Team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games and we look forward to the team being announced soon.  Good luck Megan & Jester!

Royal Adelaide Show - Dressage

What a contrast the weather has been!  Sunday, 22 August was the most dazzling and beautiful day. The sun glistened down on the magic carpet of grass on the main arena (Etihad Stadium would have been jealous!) and a great day was had by everyone who attended.

Click on the link below for results.  Congratulations to all the winners and placegetters.

Equestrian SA - Change of Address

EQUESTRIAN SA change of address details

The ESA office will be closed to the general public on Friday, 27 August 2010 to faciliate the move to our new offices. 

Our new details:

Equestrian SA
Unit 10, 2 Cameron Road
Mount Barker  SA  5251

Phone:  (08) 8391 0488
Fax:  (08) 8391 5799

Our offices will re-open for business on Monday, 30 August 2010 and we look forward to welcoming you to our new premises.

Christoph Hess Clinics - CANCELLED

After months of anticipation and many communications between EA, and other State EA's, it is with great disappointment that the Dressage SA Committee wishes to advise that Christoph Hess will be unable to make the trip to Australia in September and therefore the planned clinics in SA for September have been cancelled.

This news only arrived this morning and we apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused to anyone who has made specific arrangements. 

Christoph is however due in Australia in June 2011 for the Melbourne 3DE, so we are hopeful we can bring him to SA at that time.  A copy of the official announcement from Ben Harris at EA is below.  If you know anyone who was planning to attend that may have missed this important information, can you please pass it on.

Kind regards
Lorraine Wohling
Chair, Dressage SA

2010 Kadina Agricultural Show Results & Report

The weekend of the 21st and 22nd of August saw Kadina Agricultural Society hold its annual show.  In past years the surface, more specifially the hardness of the surface, has caused concerns to jump riders, and the surface in 2009 resulted in many showjumpers cautiously deciding not to compete at Kadina in 2010.

However, to the credit of the show society, and showjumping organisers Anthony Thomas, crew, and family, the showgrounds have been completely top dressed and resurfaced, resulting in a much improved jumping ground for the states jumping riders and horses.

All horse and riders we pleased with the improvements, and the competition over the weekend was greatly enhanced, also by the use of Anthonys premium showjumping gear.

The 2011 show sould feature a complete, established jumping surface, and with the return of many competitors, the Kadina Show can become a premiere showjumping feature on the calendar.

Update from the Chair

EQUESTRIAN SA is officially moving - Friday, 27 August 2010!

ESA can now confirm the location of our new premises:

Building 10, 2-4 Cameron Road, Mount Barker  SA  5251

There has been action aplenty behind the scenes to get the new offices painted, our IT infrastructure sorted, furniture, phones, photocopiers, removalists, banking details, signage etc etc etc, the list goes on - your Board members have proven to be a very multi-skilled group of people, and who would have known that Kerry from our ESA office was so good with a paint brush!  On Friday, 27 August 2010, the ESA office will be closed to the general public to facilitate our move to the new premises.  Once we are all settled into the new premises members will be invited to our official opening at the new location - watch this space!

NEW BRANCH MANAGER

On behalf of ESA and all members, please join in welcoming ESA's new Branch Manager - Sharon Rowe.  Sharon comes to ESA with considerable experience in finance and administration management having worked for the last 6 years in a large services company and prior to that within the Department of Transport, Energy & Infrastructure.    Sharon will commence in her new role on Wednesday, 25 August, just in time for our big move.

THANK YOU!

I would like to acknowledge the very generous services provided to Equestrian SA more recently on a pro bono basis and saving our organisation considerable sums of money.  Firstly Nicholas Linke and Zev Costi from Fisher Jeffries lawyers for their invaluable advice relating to workplace relations; secondly Bonnie Brady of Pursuit People Solutions for her invaluable assistance in the recruitment of our new Branch Manager; and thirdly, Peter Jones (father of SA Olympian, Megan Jones) for his IT expertise. 

ESA has been very fortunate to have their assistance and I ask members to join in thanking each of them.

Wendy Hunt
Chair, ESA

laurie lever

Laurie Lever Showjumping Squad Clinic Update

On the weekend of 31st July and 1st August 2010, ESA Showjumping conducted a state squad clinic with international showjumping competitor and coach. Laurie Lever.

Acting squad co-ordinator Tad McLEan commented: "We had great squad school with Laurie Lever. Not just a school, but a great experience. Unfortunately most senior squad members were away, but the school was made up with other very keen competitors coming from as far away as Lock. All horses and riders improved.

Thanks must go to the Brice and Clark families for the use of indoor and facilities and my family who worked very hard to make the weekend possible and of course well done Laurie Lever."

It is hoped that Laurie will continue to visit SA in the future for clinics and schools, and according to organisers, he also had a great time.

Update from the Chair

On behalf of the branch I would like to remind everyone that memberships were due by 31 July 2010.  Many have come in, but we are still waiting on quite a few.  Please be aware, that your 24 hour personal accident insurance is a part of your membership, so unless you have renewed your membership you will not be covered, nor will you be able to compete in official EA/ESA competitions.

The AGM is fast approaching and nominations for our Committees close tomorrow, 13 August 2010 at 4pm.  Please ensure that your nominations are completed and reach the office by that time.  You can access nomination forms by scrolling down to the AGM news item.

The branch has been very busy with the recruitment process and we are delighted to report that an offer has recently been put to a candidate.  Assuming the candidate accepts our offer we should be in a position to announce the appointment in the next couple of weeks.

Wendy Hunt
Chair, ESA

Expressions of Interest for SA Junior / Young Rider Coach - CLOSING Date 23 September 2010

Expressions of Interest for SA Junior / Young Rider Showjumping Coach - CLOSING DATE 23rd SEPTEMBER 2010 - CLICK HERE

Expressions of Interest for SA Showjumping Squad Co-ordinator - CLOSING Date 23rd September 2010

Expressions of Interest for South Australian Showjumping Squad Co-ordinator - Click here for More Information.

Notice of the Equestrian SA - AGM & call for nominations for Discipline Committees

Notice is hereby given that the Equestrian SA Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday, 23 September 2010 at the Mt Barker Golf Club on Bald Hills Road, Mt Barker.

If you feel that you have something to contribute to the growth of our equestrian sports please nominate for a committee and have an opportunity to help this happen.  Nominations are being sought for the following disciplines:

Coaching -5 vacancies
Vaulting – 4 vacancies
Showjumping -  2 vacancies
Carriage Driving- 3 vacancies
Eventing – 1 vacancy


Nominations must be sent to the:


ESA Returning Officer
PO Box 1177
MARLESTON  SA  5033

or delivered to:

ESA Returning Officer
6 Frederick Street
RICHMOND  SA  5033

Nominations close - 4pm, Friday, 13 August 2010

Uni SA looking for Eventers for research project

The University of South Australia want to talk to equestrians about their perceptions of risk and safety.  They are conducting a research project and invite Equestrians who are primarily Eventers to take part.  Participation is by interview and is totally voluntary. Equestrian South Australia fully support this initiative and encourage appropriately interested members to participate.

Recruitment poster and information on how to get involved is here.

New Club Development Programme from Nature Vet and Equestrian SA

New Club Development Programme from Nature Vet and Equestrian SA

www.naturevetdirect.com.au   A direct benefit to the horse community and your riding club Providing Support to the Horse Community Nature Vet Direct was formed to give horse owners online access to an unparalleled range of equine products and services, and to provide support to the horse community through the creation of valuable strategic partnerships with major equine organisations throughout Australia. We have selected our best selling OTC (Over The Counter) products for you and your club members to purchase at competitive prices online, delivered to your door. These products range from Ammo Allwormer to Cosequin Equine and include our large range of specialty supplements. Nature Vet Direct is also proud to bring a selection of quality clothing, saddlecloths and accessories specially designed for the horse enthusiasts who want to look smart and support their club What’s in it for your Club? Nature Vet Direct will return 15% of all website product sales to the horse community by way of cash contributions to Equestrian SA, Pony Club Australia and associate clubs. Every quarter these contributions or profit shares will be allocated to the nominated Equestrian SA, PCA or associations’ account to be used for Club Development Grants for individual clubs requiring funding. As an example, you may need more show jumps or you may need sponsorship money to run your next event.  You can nominate your club for the Club Development Grant so they receive a percentage of the profit share. How does it work? When your club members register at www.naturevetdirect.com.au they can select Equestrian SA, Pony Club Australia or an Association to nominate where their 15% goes.  If a Nature Vet Direct new member does not want to give their percentage to a club they can donate it to a selection of horse welfare organisations Nature Vet Direct has alliances with. How to become involved? Nature Vet Direct is FREE to ALL clubs and associations across Australia. Contact Equestrian SA for details on the “Club Development Grant” application or download a copy from here or the http://www.naturevetdirect.com.au/ website. For brochures to distribute to your club members, please email info@naturevetdirect.com.au , call 02 9652 7000, fax 02 9652 0117 or write to: Nature Vet Direct PO Box 147 Glenorie NSW 2157 NATURE VET DIRECT www.naturevetdirect.com.au Nature Vet Direct is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nature Vet Pty Ltd which is an Australian owned, international best practice, equine specialist animal health company that has been researching, developing and manufacturing high quality veterinary products for more than 30 years.