Equestrian Australia

23/10/2026

🏆 Five days of outstanding competition at Boneo Park, Victoria, celebrated Australian dressage last weekend, from emerging young talent to the some of the country’s brightest combinations.

🌟 David McKinnon and Lea Rian stole the spotlight, claiming the Australian Grand Prix Championship after a stellar week that included wins in the Intermediate II, CDI-W Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle.

👏 Congratulations to all Australian Champions, medal winners and competitors across Open, Para Dressage, Pony, Small and Medium Tours, and the junior, young rider and Under 25 divisions.

The Championships highlighted the depth of talent and the bright future ahead of Australian dressage. A huge thank you to Boneo Park for hosting, our EA and AET officials, volunteers and supporters for delivering a fantastic competition.

Read more at our website - https://www.equestrian.org.au/news/david-mckinnon-and-lea-rian-headline-2026-australian-dressage-championships

Photos courtesy of Boneo Park and Aus Dressage Champs.

22/10/2026

Equestrian Australia congratulates Para Equestrian Technical Lead, Julia Battams, who has been nominated for the 2026 FEI Inspire Award for her work establishing Equine Pathways Australia (EPA).

Founded by Julia in 2017, EPA helps people with disability, or those recovering from illness or injury, access equestrian sport and explore opportunities across the equestrian community.

🗳️ Public voting closes 1 November 2026.
👉 Cast your vote: https://www.fei.org/awards

Congratulations, Julia, on this wonderful international recognition! 👏🐴

Australian Equestrian Team

21/10/2026

| Meet Kylie Schooley, the volunteer behind much of Toowoomba Jump Club's growth 🐴

Vet, cattle producer and Eventing mum, Kylie regularly drives around four hours to support her club.

Since joining the committee five years ago, she's helped build more than 150 cross-country jumps, including a brand-new water jump, and seen eventing entries grow from 120 to over 200. Her goal is simple: make every event one riders leave saying it was well run and fun to be part of. 👏

Our new Behind the Bridle member series celebrates the people who make equestrian sport happen. Read her full story here: https://brnw.ch/21x6yOZ

20/10/2026

Interested in becoming an official with Equestrian Australia? 🐴

From judging and course designing to stewarding, there are plenty of ways to get involved across our disciplines. 🙌

Whether you're looking to build your skills or take the next step in your equestrian journey, discover the different officiating roles and how to get started here: https://brnw.ch/21x6wUW

19/10/2026

🏆 In case you missed it, Victoria claims top honours at the 2026 Horseland Australian Interschool Championships!

Young riders from across the country came together at Werribee Park for four days of competition, camaraderie and school spirit across six equestrian disciplines.

Victoria took home the Harry le Bherz Perpetual Trophy on home soil, while Western Australia claimed the EAIC Small States Trophy and Queensland was recognised with the Spirit Teamwork Trophy.

Congratulations to all riders, schools and state teams who competed, and to this year’s award winners! 👏

Read the full event recap here: https://brnw.ch/21x6vj6

16/10/2026

📣 Expressions of Interest are now open for our 2027–2029 National Discipline Committees!

Our NDCs play a key role in supporting the governance and development of each discipline. We’re looking for members keen to contribute their experience, knowledge and perspective.

Vacancies are available across Dressage, Para Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, Show Horse, Endurance, Vaulting, Driving, Interschool and Dressage Officials.

🗓️ EOIs close Friday 6 November at 5pm AEDT

Find the full position details, eligibility requirements and how to apply here: https://brnw.ch/21x6tgz

16/10/2026

We all remember the nerves and excitement around our first competition as a rider, volunteer, official, coach or even as a parent! 🐴

Here's just what some in our community had to say about their first competition! Tell us about your experience below 👇

14/10/2026

Thinking about getting back in the saddle? 🤔

Whether it’s been five years or over twenty, we’ve got you covered. See our top tips for returning riders 👇

🐴 Find out more about EA membership and connect with a club near you: https://brnw.ch/21x6o39

14/10/2026

Horse Wellbeing Webinar | Open to all members!

Equestrian NSW invites all Equestrian Australia members to join the second webinar in its Horse Wellbeing Series, featuring internationally recognised equine neuroscientist Dr Stephen Peters.

🗓️ Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ 7.00pm AEDT

Explore how understanding the equine brain can inform training, performance and horse wellbeing. Attendance is FREE for all Equestrian Australia members.

Find out more and register here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1646208

If you could ask Dr Stephen Peters one question about your horse's brain, what would it be?

Perhaps it is something you have noticed in training. A behaviour you don't quite understand. A question about fear, learning, memory, pressure, curiosity, regulation or the horse-human connection.

Dr Peters prefers to receive questions before his presentations so he has time to consider them as he prepares, and we would love some of those questions to come directly from you.

So this is your invitation: What would you like to understand better about the horse?

Leave your question below or send it to us privately, and we will bring your questions into our planning for Horse Brain Science on 29 October. Free for all Equestrian Australia members.

Because the best conversation may begin with the question you have been wondering about for years.

Two Athletes. One Future.
Equine Wellbeing • Performance • Longevity

Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/DPRFS

13/10/2026

Why become a member? Because your Equestrian Australia membership works hard for you, in and out of competition.

As an EA member, you get:
🏆 Pathways to compete: From participation events to official competition, with your results and horse registrations recorded nationally.

🛡️ 24/7 Personal Accident & Public Liability Insurance: Cover that’s active around the clock for the life of your membership.

🎓 Training, education & development: Coaching clinics, officials training, horse welfare and more.

🤝 A safe, fair sport: Access to EA’s Integrity framework, including Member Protection, a Code of Conduct and a clear way to raise concerns.

📬 Stay in the loop: Monthly news on events, rule changes and opportunities from EA and your State Branch

🗳️ A say in your sport: Vote at EA General Meetings and in Director elections.

Whether you compete, ride for fun, coach, officiate or own a horse, there’s a membership pathway for you. Find your fit and join through your State or Territory Branch: https://brnw.ch/21x6maK