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IMPULSIONMarch 2011WelcomeWelcome to our March issue of Impulsion. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the terrible situation that our Japanese friends are enduring. We have been in communication with the Japanese Equestrian Federation to offer them our full support and any assistance required. We and have been monitoring the situation as it evolves and we wish them the best possible resolution of the situation and recovery.
In the latest correspondence from Yasuhiko Haruta, Managing Director of the JEF, explained that there had not been any loss of people from the Equestrian community to thier knowledge and that they had moved many horses out of the affected areas. However they are struggling to get supplies of hay, bedding and feed to the horses due to transportation issues as a result of "fuel shortage and road damages." Haruta said improvements were happening little by little, but that radiation remains a major concern.
It was great for the Equestrian Australia to be involved in the signing of EADRA at Parliament House on Thursday 3rd March. This event marks the culmination of years of hard work by the diverse sectors of the horse industry.
With the horse industry becoming party to the EADRA, they are now assured of support and inclusion in the decision-making process in the event that an emergency disease response is required.
Government and industry will continue to work together to improve biosecurity practices at all levels.
The EADRA is a formal, legally binding agreement between Animal Health Australia, the Australian government, all state and territory governments and livestock industry signatories. It covers the management and funding of emergency animal disease incidents. Its full title is ‘Government and Livestock Industry Cost Sharing Deed in respect of Emergency Animal Disease Responses’.
The qualification requirements for our Eventing team to gain entry in to 2012 London Olympics has now been announced as the 8th – 11th September in conjunction with the CCI *** event being conducted in Blenheim. The qualification requirements for our Dressage team are yet to be announced, we are currently working with the FEI to finalise the date with the date likely to be finalised within the next month.
I also had the opportunity to visit the site where the Queensland State Equestrian Centre is being built at Coolbuture. The main structure of the complex has been built and the facility will provide a great venue for the Equestrian Queensland and interstate members in the future. Well done to all those involved in the development of the project. During the past month I have also attended National Federation briefings with the Australian Paralympic Committee and the Australian Olympic Committee. The excitement is starting to build into London.
The qualifying Events for the 2011 Equestrian Grand Final have been finalised and kick off with this week’s PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars to host the first Dressage qualifier. We thank all the organising committees who submitted Expressions of Interest and congratulate the successful events.
You can find information on the 2011 Equestrian Grand Final and the qualifying events on our National web site.
You will see below a banner for the 2010 EA Sport Achievement Awards gala dinner to be held on 04 May at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. This will be the ‘night of nights’ for Equestrian stars and enthusiasts. The night will include the 2010 Awards, a presentation to the 2010 WEG athletes, the introduction of the Equestrian Hall of Fame and the launch of the London Campaign, all to be enjoyed over a 3 course meal. So I encourage you all to follow the link on the banner below and book your tickets now. Also note that Award Nominations are open now and information can be found here.
Til' next month
Grant Baldock
CEO
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For more news and other information, please visit our 'new' web www.equestrian.org.au or your 'new' State Branch web (www.[state].equestrian.org.au).
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 | Australia defeat New Zealand on their home turf The annual jumping Test Event against New Zealand is always a first rate competition and no matter the level of firepower Australia may think it has for this competition, the Kiwis always respond in the most challenging of ways and make sure there is no easy win for anyone once the course is walked and the bell has rung. |
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 | Chantal Wigan and Ferero dominate at Boneo Park CDI3* Chantal Wigan on her 13 yo bay gelding Ferero (by Ferro out of Lou Lou) have made a clean sweep of the Grand Prix classes at the Boneo Park CDI 3*. |
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 | Gemma Creighton wins the EA Tekna Jumping Young Rider Selection Series rankings Gemma, on her horse Glen Haven Footloose, rode four faultless rounds over the two QLD competitions and narrowly beat Lincoln Glasby on the time for the second round. |
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 | EA Awards Night tickets on sale now Equestrian Australia (EA) will be holding its annual Sport Achievement Awards Night on Tuesday 30 April 2013. |
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 | New stars shine at PSI DJWTS! PSI Dressage & Jumping with the Stars latest news |
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 | An update on the situation in Japan. Equestrian Australia has been in contact with the Japanese Equestrian Federation (JEF)to offer assistance and support. |
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 | McVean wins Olympic Cup ahead of Australia's Jamie Kermond at NZL HOY Katie McVean provided the fairy tale finish at the 2011 NZ Horse of the Year Show in Hastings today (Sunday) when she won the $200,000 Bell Tea Olympic Cup beating Australian Jamie Kermond in a nail-biting jump-off. |
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 | London 2012 Olympic Equestrian Timetable Announced The London 2012 Olympic equestrian timetable has been announced by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG). |
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 | Christoph Hess Tour |
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 | FEI Level 1 Jumping Steward & Judge Course Cancelled |
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 | EOI for the FEI Children's International Jumping Classic Equestrian Australia is calling for Expressions of Interest from event Organisers who wish to host the FEI Children's International Jumping Classic. |
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 | FEI World Cup Eventing Series gets under way at Kihikihi, New Zealand The 2011 FEI World Cup Eventing series kicks off in April at the Kihikihi International Horse Trial, in New Zealand. Kihikihi (8-10 April) is the first in the 9-event series, which will be followed by Sydney (6-8 May) one month later. The action will then shift to Europe for 6 events, before returning to Australia (Melbourne) later in the year. |
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 | AUS Jumpers finish =3rd in Nations' Cup, USA The Australian show jumping team finished joint third (alongside Ireland and Britain) to the USA and Canada late on Friday at the American Nations' Cup in Wellington held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Centre, Florida. |
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 | Exell aims for a World Cup hat-trick Final startlist announced For FEI World Cup™ Driving In Leipzig |
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 | In Memoriam: Debby Winkler (USA/GER) Debby Winkler (nee Malloy), wife of German Jumping legend Hans Gunter Winkler, has passed away following a tragic riding accident. |
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| Horses Signed Up and Launching into Biosecurity Action | |
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 | EA Photo of the Year competition - Enter Now!! Anyone can enter, so get snapping! |
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 | FEI Creates New Lead Dressage Judging Post The FEI has created a lead judging post to ensure greater consistency and accuracy of judging at all levels of Dressage competition. |
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 | Can you name our London Campaign? EA is seeking your suggestions for a slogan for our London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic campaign. |
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 | Nominations for an interim Endurance Chef d'Equipe role Equestrian Australia are calling for nominations for the interim position of Chef d'Equipe for Endurance due to the resignation of the current Chef d'Equipe, Mark Freeman. |
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 | EA offers support to Japan The international equestrian community is banding together to extend their support to the Japanese Equestrian Federation during this difficult time. |
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 | Insect borne diseases of horses The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) wants veterinary practitioners to submit samples from horses displaying unexplained nervous system symptoms. |
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 | Maree Tomkinson heads to the Sydney CDI 3* with three talented horses Sydney CDI latest news.... |
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| EA National Award Nominations Now Open Nominations are now open to all members the following categories. Download your form today and send your nomination to EA by Friday 8 April 2011. | |
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 | Brett Parbery escapes disaster in Japan 2010 WEG Dressage star Brett Parbery was in Japan last Friday teaching a clinic just near Mt Fuji when the massive earthquake struck. |
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| New National eventing dressage tests for 2011 Three new eventing dressage tests have been added to those approved for use at National events at Preliminary and PreNovice levels from 2011 | |
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 | Edwina Alexander in good form Congratulations to Edwina Alexander who has had a great start to 2011. |
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 | Paralympic Preparations are well on track Senior Executives from National Sporting Federations were provided with a detailed insight into Australia’s preparations for the 2012 London Paralympic Games when they converged in Sydney this week. |
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| Keep in touch with your Rider's Representative | |
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 | Teams selected to compete at the CSI* and CSIJ-B Seoul |
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 | Australasian Endurance Conference and Forum 8-10 Jun 2011 |
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 | Drossel Dan wins in Doha Former Australian Olympic Team horse Drossel Dan has won the first leg of the 2011 Global Champions Tour in Doha with his new rider Alvaro De Miranda (BRA). |
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 | The Global Champions Tour arrives in Doha The Global Champions Tour is making its presence in Doha as organisers, press crews, spectators and most importantly the horses and riders arrive in readiness for the first leg of the series that will be held at the Qatar Equestrian Federation in Al Rayyan from the 17th until the 19th of March. |
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 | Expressions of Interest - CVIO Aachen |
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 | Aussies Jumpers head to NZL Horse of the Year Show An Australian Jumping Team is headed across the Tasman to compete in an unofficial Nations Cup event to be held at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in Hastings. |
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 | Reminder - Half Marks to be introduced as of 1/1/2012 |
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 | George Morris to quit US team GEORGE Morris will quit as the chef d'equipe of the US Equestrian Federation showjumping team in February 2013. |
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| Insurance for EA Officials - particularly Jumping Course Designers | |
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| Results from Tonimbuk (Victoria) CIC 12-13 March 2011 | |
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 | Boneo Park - First Olympic Qualifier for Australian Dressage riders Boneo Park Equestrian is pleased to announce the inaugural Boneo Park CDI 3* to be held Thursday March 17 to Saturday March 19 2011. |
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 | Australian Dressage Committee vacancies filled The recent election for three positions on the ADC has been completed. |
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| FEI Vet Seminar 27 May - 29 May 2011, Tokyo, Japan | |
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| Invitation FEI Dressage Seminars | |
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 | EA NCAS Coach Educator/SSTA Courses for 2011 |
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 | 2011 Freestyle Workshop - 1 May at SIEC |
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| National Horse Organisations welcome EADRA agreement Media Release | |
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 | Overview of the High Performance Plans The HP National Pathways Program |
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 | New Updating Summary for Dressage Judges A new updating summary is available for Dressage Judges |
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| Stallion Safety Guidelines FAQs There have been many queries about the Stallion Safety Guidelines and disks so we have put together a FAQ to help to answer any questions regarding the stallion packs and their use. | |
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| Cross Country Course Design - FEI Guidelines Updated cross country course design guidelines have been published by the FEI. | |
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| FEI Vet Course 5-8 May 2011, SIEC - Still Taking Applications | |
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| Process for the development of the new National Jumping Pathway It was resolved at the August 2010 meeting of the National Jumping Committee (NJC) to replace the National Grading System by 1 January 2012. |
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 | Dressage Scoring System available. The new tests are have been loaded into this program and it is available for download. |
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| Greater opportunities for students with a disability Improving school sport for students with a disability is high on the agenda for the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC), who hosted a national school sports forum in Sydney recently. |
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| Jumping Course Designer's Course | |
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