6 2017 was a successful and important year for the Equestrian Australia High Performance Program. While our athletes continued to deliver outstanding performances both here and abroad during the past 12 months, for EAHP 2017-2018 has been primarily focussed on laying the groundwork for our Tokyo 2020 campaign. This year has seen the embedding of the Current Cycle and Future Cycle programs initially launched in early 2017, the roll-out of the Prepare to Prepare to Win (P2P2W) Tokyo 2020 strategy and preparation for the upcoming World Equestrian Games in Tryon. The High Performance Panel (HPP) continues to oversee the EA High Performance strategic direction, plans and provide guidance support to the HP program. It also ensures the program is consistent with the policies, procedures and objectives of EA. Respected Victorian rider and coach, Will Enzinger was appointed to the panel in April this year to fill the position formerly held by the late Gillian Rolton (AM). In alignment with the AIS strategic plan, HP investment continues to focus on the disciplines of Eventing and Para Equestrian due to their proven ability to deliver podium outcomes. Detailed individual performance plans are developed for each individual rider in consultation with the rider and their personal coaches with input from Equestrian Australia’s High Performance Consultant (EAHPC) and HP coaching staff. Equestrian High Performance in Australia has a rich history of continued success on the International and Olympic stage. Equestrian Australia, in conjunction with the AIS recognise the need for a healthy talent pipeline of equestrian athletes, talented horses and High Performance coaches to sustain this international podium success. To address this challenge the EAHP program has a two-tiered focus, to ensure the needs of both current and future cycle athletes are met. The Current Cycle Program The blueprint for our Tokyo 2020 campaign, P2P2W, was launched in London for our UK/European based athletes and at our Annual HP Forum in December for those based in Australia. This represents a plan that will prepare the identified rider and horse cohort for medal outcomes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. It will ready the combinations for the newly agreed Olympic format with targeted investment aligned with the individual performance planning. The HP program continues to provide access to world leading coaching and support services for nationally identified current cycle athletes in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Targeted support provision is based on bespoke programs informed by detailed Individual Performance Plans. The program focus reflects the increased influence of the jumping phase in the new Olympic format with increased investment in this area. EAHP has been fortunate to secure the services of renowned jumping coaches across both landscapes. Nelson Pessoa has been engaged to coach our UK and European based riders, Rod Brown has been instrumental in providing expertise in this area to the domestic combinations. Both coaches have worked closely with identified combinations to ensure our team will be at its strongest in this critical phase. Dr Alison Alcock was seconded to EAHP from the AIS in 2017 as the Sports Science and Sports Medicine (SSSM) Coordinator for the EAHP program. Alison is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the SSSM and the associated compliance requirements of the Equestrian Australia High Performance Program. High Performance