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Important Update to Body Protector Standards.

The original announcement of the rules change regarding PPE stated that body protectors must be to the EN13158 standard. For clarification, this rule has been revised and...

Posted by Equestrian Australia on 22/05/2019.

Summary of Eventing Rule Changes effective 1 July 2019

Equestrian Australia Eventing Committee The Eventing rule changes in the attached document become effective 1 July 2019

Posted by Equestrian Australia on 21/05/2019.

New Rule for Sloping Shoulders on Spread Fences

Since late 2017, Equestrian Australia and FEI XC guidelines have recommended that new spread fences, with vertical leading edges, be built with a sloping front shoulder...

Posted by Equestrian Australia on 30/04/2019.

REMINDER - IMPORTANT SAFETY UPDATE

Rider safety is of paramount importance to EA. Correctly fitted helmets and body protectors may prevent, or reduce the severity of, injury if a rider suffers a fall. EA...

Posted by Equestrian Australia on 24/04/2019.

Changes to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Rules in Eventing

REMINDER - IMPORTANT SAFETY UPDATE Rider safety is of paramount importance to EA. Correctly fitted helmets and body protectors may prevent, or reduce the severity...

Posted by Equestrian Australia on 16/04/2019.

Study Using Eventing Footage to Help Identify & Reduce Risk

A new study involving Nottingham Trent University will use An Eventful Life’s video footage to help identify and reduce the risk of injury to horse and rider in...

Posted by Equestrian Australia on 08/04/2019.