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From the CEO
I hope this message finds you in good health as we embark on the new year. We have an exciting year ahead with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games just around the corner.
Boyd Exell narrowly misses out on FEI Driving Word Cup Final win.
After the closest fought FEI Driving World Cup™ Final for some years, Boyd Exell (AUS) has finished in second place by only 0.83 seconds.
Coach of the Month
Leanne Williams
Leanne Williams is a Level 3 Dressage Specialist and EA Coach Educator, who lives in the beautiful hills of Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges. She was nominated and proudly accepted EA’s Coach of the Month for January 2024 and told us that the recognition has got her new year off to a great start.
Navigators/Backsteppers
The EA Driving Committee have developed an education resource to assist in addressing some important points to assist Navigator/Backsteppers to have a greater understanding of the role they play, skill development, horse welfare and understanding of the national rules.
Competing at FEI level
If you are planning to compete at FEI level in 2024 there are a number of things that need to be in place, including current FEI Athlete and Horse Registrations and Horse Passports and FEI Recognition Cards (where appropriate). Lead times apply.
FEI Eventing Tests 2024
A reminder to Eventing Riders to familiarise yourself with the 2024 Eventing Dressage tests from FEI.
Reminder to officials in WA and QLD
Reminder to Western Australia & Queensland officials that your membership needs to be current to officiate.
FEI Campus
FEI Campus is free-of-charge virtual education resources on a wide range of topics that are regularly updated.
One of their featured courses is ‘Ethics & Welfare. Click the button below to find out more about this course.
Incident Reporting
EA’s incident report Form 08 is mandatory to report all incidents, that occur at an EA affiliated equestrian activity and must be completed within 24hrs. Find more information and fact sheets at the link below
Have you recently officiated overseas?
‘Insights’ is a series on our website that tells the stories of international competitions from an Officials perspective and we would love to hear from you!
Photography, videos and communication with children
It is important we celebrate our children and young people’s achievements and participation in sport via photos, video and online, however it is also essential we put safeguards in place to reduce the risk of harm.
Merchandise
A great range of merchandise is available for coaches and officials. Set yourself up for the cooler months ahead.
FEI Officials 2024 – Competency-Based Evaluation System
As of 18 December 2023, the 2024 FEI CES Assessments will be accessible.
To officiate at events taking place after 31 March 2024, Officials must have passed the CES Assessment.
Official Appointments in December:
Isabel Stanley (WA) – FEI Eventing Steward – Level 1
Margaret Anderson (VIC) – FEI Eventing Steward – Level 1
Kimberley Van Doren (QLD) – EA Dressage Steward – Level 1
Caiwen Cusworth (QLD) – EA Eventing Steward – Level 2
Lois Johnston (WA) – EA Show Horse Judge – National
Luke Docker (WA) – EA Show Horse Judge – National
Dallas Mills (VIC) – EA Dressage Judge – G Level
Christine Allen (QLD) – EA Eventing Judge – Level 3
Dinah Flemming (WA) – EA Eventing Judge – Level 3
Fiona Normand (VIC) – EA Eventing Judge – Level 3
Jacqueline Perrott-Jones (NSW) – EA Jumping Judge – Level 1
Jenna Pace (QLD) – EA Jumping Course Designer- Preliminary
Wendy Schaeffer-MacDonald (SA) – EA Dressage Judge – F Level
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