Program Partners
Major National Partners
Support National Partners
Australian Team Partners
EA National Office Staff
Grant Baldock - Chief Executive Officer
· Oversee the implementation of strategic priorities for Equestrian Sport
- Oversee the management of all national functions
- Provide strategic and policy advice to the Board of Directors.
- Provide executive support to the Board of Directors, by preparation of agendas, briefings, reports and policy development.
- Manage all financial aspects of EA Including the diversification of income streams and expansion of a commercial program
E-mail: grant.baldock@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7777
Holly Davis - National Membership Development Coordinator
(ASC funded position)
• Equine Relationships Development
• Development of Equestrian Australia’s Junior Participation program
• Facilitate the EA Membership Structure Review
Email: holly.davis@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7702
Di Saunders - ICT System Support Coordinator
- Project support and coordination for equnect
· Customer service for equnect
· Management of Interschools program
Email: di.saunders@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7709
Greer Butcher - Administration & Accounts Assistant
• General office administration and accounts assistance
• Club insurance
• FEI registrations & Passports
• International and Guest Rider Licences
• Coaching resources and EA stock
Email: greer.butcher@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7777
COMMERCIAL TEAM
Lauren Ryan - Commercial Manager
• Development and sales of EA Sponsorship packages
• Development and implementation of Online merchandise
• Communications – Internal and external
• Development of Patrons Club
E-mail: lauren.ryan@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7777
Michelle Cook - Media and Marketing
• All media enquiries
• Website updates and E-News
• Management of internal communication to members and to the broader equestrian community
• Raising the profile of the sport and its athletes in the media and to the general public.
E-mail: michelle.cook@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7708
Felicity Dubois – Events & Sponsorship/Executive Assistant
• Coordinate EA Awards nights
• Coordinates Equestrian Grand Final
• Manages EA sponsorships
• Provides administration and managerial support to the CEO
• Provides administration assistance to the EA Board and State Branches
Email: felicity.dubois@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8767 7703
HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM
High Performance Manager
• Develop annual operational high performance plans; implement structure and guidelines/policy.
• Communicate with Australian Sports Commission (ASC) / Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) regarding HP plans and progress
• Manage & develop National Pathways program (National Squads, Elite /Talent squads)
E-mail: info@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7777
Michelle Battams – Eventing & International competition
• Assisting the National Eventing Committee
• Administration of Eventing squads
• Organising clinics and events for Eventing
• Liaising with the FEI on any matters related to Eventing
• Assisting the HP Veterinary Program
• Administration of all overseas riders and competitions
• Coordinates National Teams
E-mail: michelle.battams@equestrian.org.au Phone 02 8762 7707
Sara Latham – Jumping & Para Equestrian
• Assisting the National Jumping & World Cup Committees
• Administration of Jumping and Para-Equestrian squads
• Organising clinics and events for Jumping and Para-Equestrian
• Coordinating talent ID days
• Liaising with the FEI on any matters related to Jumping or Para-Equestrian
• Coordinating World Cup Jumping
Email: sara.latham@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7777
Chris Sutton - Dressage and Non-Olympic disciplines (part time Tuesday – Thursday)
• Assisting the National Committees for Dressage, Vaulting, Carriage Driving & Show Horse
• Administration of Dressage, Vaulting, Endurance and Carriage Driving squads
• Coordinating talent ID days
• Liaising with the FEI on any matters related to Dressage and Non-Olympic disciplines
E-mail: chris.sutton@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7723
Victoria Kahn - Sports Science/Sports Medicine (SSSM) Manager
(ASC funded position)
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of sports medicine services to the Equestrian Australia (EA) High Performance Program.
Email: victoria.kahn@equestrian.org.au
EDUCATION TEAM
Ben Harris - National Education Manager
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the Equestrian Education system
• Provide advice, leadership and national direction for implementing coaching, officiating and development initiatives in equestrian sport
• Manage EA’s participation in the NCAS & NOAS program
• Review and update syllabus and other resources to train coaches and officials
• Develop strategic partnerships with external training providers and other sporting agencies
• Develop the introduction of Equestrian as a curriculum option to all Australian Schools
E-mail: ben.harris@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7777
Stuart Newman – Coach & Official Education Coordinator
· Assist with ongoing development and implementation of the coach and official education framework.
· Assist in developing EA education courses as a curriculum option in Australian Schools
· Administration of the programs and continued accreditation and record management
· Planning, Development and Implementation of Coach Educator and FEI Officials
· Development of suitable online education development and delivery
Email: stuart.newman@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7711
Tiffany Sullivan - Coach & Officials Education Assistant
- Assist with ongoing development and implementation of the coach and official education framework.
- Assist in developing EA education courses as a curriculum option in Australian Schools
- Administration of the programs and continued accreditation and record management
- Processing of coach resource orders
Email tiffany.sullivan@equestrian.org.au Phone: 02 8762 7712
