Calling for 2027–2029 National Discipline Committee Expressions of Interest

Equestrian Australia is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for vacancies on its National Discipline Committees (NDCs) for 2027–2029.

National Discipline Committees play an important role in supporting the ongoing governance and development of each discipline. Members interested in contributing their experience, knowledge and perspective are encouraged to review the available positions and submit an Expression of Interest.

Key dates

Expressions of Interest open: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 9:00am AEDT
Expressions of Interest close: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:00pm AEDT

Unless otherwise stated below, appointments are for a three-year term commencing 1 January 2027.

Current vacancies

Equestrian Australia Dressage Committee

One (1) vacancy

• Toni Venhaus has served one term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.

Equestrian Australia Para Dressage Committee

Four (4) vacancies

• Jane Ventura has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• Veronica Steward has served a one-year casual vacancy term and is eligible to re-stand for a two-year term.
• Two three-year vacancies are available. The positions are currently filled as casual vacancies by Nicole King and Michele Duthy, both of whom are eligible to apply.
  

Equestrian Australia Eventing Committee

Two (2) vacancies

• Nina Clarke has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible to re-stand under the timeframe set out in the NDC Charters.
• Diana Massey has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• Lisa Gall has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.

Equestrian Australia Jumping Committee

Three (3) vacancies

• Graeme Watts has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• Brigid Willis has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible to re-stand under the timeframe set out in the NDC Charters.
• Caitlin Bolger has served a one-year casual vacancy term and is eligible to re-stand for a further two years.

Equestrian Australia Show Horse Committee

Two (2) vacancies

• Tania Hay has served two three-year terms and is not eligible to re-stand.
• Kym Brajkovich has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.

Equestrian Australia Endurance Committee

Two (2) vacancies

• Christine Stomps has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• Andrea Laws-King has served two three-year terms and is not eligible to re-stand.

Equestrian Australia Vaulting Committee

Two (2) vacancies

• Gillian Burns has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• Natalie McNeill has completed her current term and is eligible to reapply.

Equestrian Australia Driving Committee

Two (2) vacancies

• Mary Seefried has completed her current term and is eligible to reapply.
• Corby Cunnington has completed her current term and is eligible to reapply.

Equestrian Australia Interschool Committee

Four (4) vacancies

• Corien Ridley has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• Julia Williams has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• Sue Goldfinch has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• One currently vacant Committee position is available for a two-year term.
  

Equestrian Australia Dressage Officials Committee

Three (3) vacancies

• Jane Ventura has served one three-year term and is eligible to re-stand for a second term.
• PollyAnn Huntington has served two three-year terms and is not eligible to re-stand.
• Elizabeth Coe has served two three-year terms and is not eligible to re-stand.

Eligibility and role requirements

Applicants should review the relevant EA National Discipline Committee Charter before applying to ensure they understand the eligibility requirements, role expectations, responsibilities and term arrangements.

For Interschool positions, applicants should review the EA Interschool Committee Appointment and Procedures Policy.

Applicants for Athlete Representative positions should also review the Athlete Representative Position Description.

View NDC Charters
View Interschool Committee Appointment and Procedures Policy
View Athlete Representative Position Description

How to apply

To apply, complete the relevant National Discipline Committee Nomination Form and submit it to the EA Sport Development Officer for your discipline. Athlete Representative applicants should complete the same form.

The nomination form asks applicants to provide information about their EA membership, experience, governance and leadership background, suitability for the role, conflicts of interest and referees. Applicants are also required to complete relevant declarations and consents.

Download the National Discipline Committee Nomination Form

Completed applications should be submitted to the relevant discipline email address:

• Dressage: [email protected]
• Eventing: [email protected]
• Jumping: [email protected]
• Driving: [email protected]
• Endurance: [email protected]
• Interschool: [email protected]
• Para Dressage: [email protected]
• Show Horse: [email protected]
• Vaulting: [email protected]

Applications close Sunday, 6 November 2026 at 5:00pm AEDT

Members interested in contributing to the governance and development of their discipline are encouraged to consider applying.