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25.01.2022 Wow what a fun day it was today - horses & ponies from 40 to 17 hands had a go at the dressage test then travelled around our new trek x country course. Fol...lowed by a tricky cones course to finish. The course is designed to be driven at any gait or long reined. The trek will be extended to about 3 kms Through the bush. Thanks to everyone for coming and the feedback was sensational. Watch this space for more new and exciting events that we are planning.
24.01.2022 I am very very saddened to announce that the 2020 SBEG Club Driving Championship scheduled for next weekend has been cancelled due to insufficient entries. You...r entry fees will be returned. In contrast, the SBEG Team Dressage Challenge scheduled for Nov 22nd is filling very fast, so if you are planning on entering a team, get in fast! Or if you need a member to complete a team, PM me and I will pass on details of people who might be lookinmg for a team.
23.01.2022 EQ MERCHANDISE - ORDERS CLOSE NEXT MONDAY!! A custom design and made range of clothing that has been specifically prepared for Equestrian Queensland members! OR...DERS CLOSE 24 AUGUST 2020 FOR DELIVERY APPROX 8 WEEKS LATER. EQ MERCHANDISE STORE: https://www.twentyfourseven.net.au//equestrian-queensland- #EquestrianQLD #Equestrian #EQMerchandise #EQMerchandiseStore #MaroonandNavy #EQPolo #EQTrainingTop #EQQuiltedJacket #EQQuiltedVest #EQCustomMerch #EQCustomDesigns
23.01.2022 DRIVING | Today was the marathon phase of the CAI3* Four-In-Hand competition at PSG Lähden in Germany. Australia has three individual competitors in the event, ...all of whom are National High Performance Driving Gold Squad members. In the marathon phase Boyd Exell finished in 10th position, Tor Van Den Berge in 15th position and Elizabeth Lawrence in 24th. The competition continues tomorrow with the cones phase. Heading into the final leg tomorrow the drivers are ranked on their combined score which sees Boyd in 3rd, Tor in 13th and Elizabeth in 24th. Full results can be found by clicking the link below http://www.turnierdienst-brinkmann.de//Laehd/2020/ER02.pdf Held Photography #Driving #FEI #AusEquestriaTeam #HighPerformance Driving NSWEquestrian South Australia - Carriage Driving Driving Queensland Equestrian Victoria - Driving Equestrian Western Australia Equestrian Tasmania Equestrian Northern Territory
22.01.2022 It's all systems go for the Come and Try Day today at the Nanango Showgrounds! Thank you Heritage Bank Ltd - Nanango! Be there at 8.30am for a 9am start. ... If you have not signed in on the www.nominate.com.au site (under Equestrian - Carriage Driving) the date has been extended so everyone can. Remember, this is part of our COVIDsafe statement and so MUST be done, for all participants. Please don't come if you are sick. Please don't come if you think you may have been in contact with people who might be carrying the virus. Please wash your hands often. Please keep physical distancing. Please sign all the sheets in and out. Please sign the Indemnity sheet if you plan on being on a carriage. Please get there early so all this can be done.
18.01.2022 EQ SPORT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ROUND 2 APPLICATIONS EXTENDED Priority will be given to applicants that have not already received EQ funding in 2020.... Round 2 of the Equestrian Queensland Sport Development Fund open to EQ Affiliated Clubs and Sport Committees offers $40,000 aimed at supporting the development, growth and participation across all sports. This funding also includes providing regional clubs assistance in costs associated with officials attending their events. The maximum grant available is $1,000 per workshop or clinic, based on EQ membership thresholds for riding members of your club. Applications close Sunday 27 September 2020. CRITERIA: https://www.qld.equestrian.org.au//2020%20SDF%20EQ%20Affil APPLY ONLINE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDFround2 EQ GRANTS: https://www.qld.equestrian.org.au/member-resources/grants #EquestrianQLD #Equestrian #EQSportDevelopmentFunding #SportDevelopmentFunding #Funding #Grants #EQClubs #EQSportCommittees #EQRiderDevelopment #EQGrassroots #RiderDevelopment #EquestrianParticipation
18.01.2022 The Jimboomba Christmas Parade was hit!After delivering the Hampers to our Emergency Heroes (Jimboomba Ambulance;Fire Services and Police...and getting some pho...tos this year!) we went around the shopping centers spreading Christmas Cheer and giving lollies out to the children.As usual super horse Thommo driven by Deb King with Lyn Mules on board as Santa (Lyn did a sterling job as it was really hot and humid!) lead the parade. Domonic ably driven by De Palmer in behind and me in the support vehicle behind them.Who knew that Domonic could catch a foot of air when going over the new grates at the shopping centre for the first time?(Sorry didn't catch the photo...just too quick) soon settled and was crossing the grates without a concern.Such well behaved and trained ponies.Lots of kids had pats;lollies and photos! The shoppers loved it and there were so many smiles. The most heartwarming disclosure made was that "2020 has been such a hard year...we so needed something like this to end the year on.Thank you" from one of our community members.To that we say..No Thank You Jimboomba! See more
16.01.2022 A really good turnout for the first Driving Queensland Road Show at Jimboomba today... More than twenty people and seven horses and ponies tried their hand at walking the Challenge tests and/or driving them. Thank you Debbie Hamilton and Jimboomba Equine Carriage Club for hosting the event! Next Saturday, Gatton!... #DrivingQLD #Driving #DrivingQldRoadShow #DrivingChallengeTests #JimboombaEquineCarriageClub
16.01.2022 DIY Driving Course by the FEI If you want to advance in Driving competition, it’s essential to put in the practice hours, so you can move up the ranks. But how... do you get practice on courses like those used in international events? With many Driving athletes restricted in where they can train due to social distancing, and with travel always a logistics concern when it comes to multiple horses and a carriage, it’s helpful to create your own course at the home stables. Here are some pro tips on how you can build a challenging and safe driving obstacle course at your own property. Setting Objectives: First, it’s essential to set your objectives for the course. For example, your course might be designed to: > Simulate an entire competition course for your personal use > Host multiple teams at the stables or club > Create parts of a course to practice specific elements that are particularly challenging for you and your horses > Work your horses for stamina and precision while having some fun Space and budget are, of course considerations. But it’s better to construct fewer obstacles and do them right than to build an entire course cheaply. Safety is always the first concern, cautions Marc Johnson, who is a Director at Large for the American Driving Society and a well-known Driving competitor, instructor, and course designer. As well as being designed to reduce risk to horse and driver, your course should be challenging but still appropriate for the skill level and testing goals of every driving team that will be using it. If you aren’t sure how much to push the degree of difficulty, you can always refer to the Combined Driving Dressage element tests for any respective level, as well as guidelines and rules published by the FEI or Driving governing bodies for your region. This will inform you directly or indirectly about issues such as: > How tight to make turns > The steepness of slopes and difficulty of terrain > Gaits used and movements that should be mastered > Where transitions occur > Whether or not to include elements like bridges and water (see below) > What is expected of the horse Marathon Course Obstacle Building: When most drivers think about building a home course, they’re thinking about Marathon obstacles, primarily. They offer a great deal of flexibility, especially if portable obstacles are used, versus permanent ones...read more: https://www.fei.org/s/lifestyle/teach-me/diy-driving-course
13.01.2022 DRIVING | The final leg of the CAI3* Four-In-Hand competition at PSG Lähden took place today culminating with the cones phase Driving legend Boyd Exell fin...ished the cones phase in 4th place but with his combined score he finished the overall event on top of the podium in first place Congratulations Boyd, his team and their connections There were also two other individual Australian combinations competing at Lahden. Tor Van den Berge was unfortunately eliminated in the cones phase and Elizabeth Lawrence finished the competition in 23rd position. Full final results can be found by clicking the link below http://www.turnierdienst-brinkmann.de//Laeh/2020/ANZ04.HTM Held Photography #Driving #FourInHand #AusEquestrianTeam #HighPerformance Driving NSW Equestrian South Australia - Carriage Driving Driving Queensland Equestrian Victoria - Driving Equestrian Western Australia Equestrian Tasmania Equestrian Northern Territory
13.01.2022 Photos from the Queensland Competition Carriage Driving Winter Series are now available. Dressage was run on the practice arena due to plover nesting on main arena. Click Here: https://www.queenslandcompetitioncarriagedriving.com/qccd-w
13.01.2022 3, 2, 1...DRIVE! Get set to relive the FEI Driving Marathon! Reversing to the FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon 2018, we look back at the twists, turns and adrenaline-fuelled action of an unmissable show! Pull up a chair and enjoy!
12.01.2022 The Driving Queensland Road Shows are continuing this Saturday at Gatton Showgrounds starting 8am SHARP (fully booked for drivers, but spaces for fence sitters and what a great way to learn!), and next Sunday at Nanango Showgrounds (still a few places for Drivers and Drivers-to-be. This is YOUR CHANCE to get a foot in the door for free, if you have always wanted a chance at Driving. Young, old, abled, less abled, an opportunity for everyone to have a drive and/or backstep. Entries via www.nominate.com.au under the Carriage Driving heading, with or without a horse. (COVID requirements).
12.01.2022 TODAY! FREE FOR SPECTATORS...
12.01.2022 So 11 months after The World Pairs Carriage Driving Championships, so much uncertainty in the world with Covid19 and many months of hard work we have finally ma...naged to make it to a competition..... however, we are now a team of 4 The two gorgeous boys (Harry and Felix) owned by Owen and Janet Pilling have now been joined by our own and Ross and Miriam Carbery's beautiful Carbery Estate girls (Cato and Chino). Bred by Ross and Miriam in Australia! They stepped out yesterday in Tor's first ever Four-in-Hand Dressage competition in Lähden, Germany at the Sandmann's wonderful property. It's a great first outing as we got to compete in a dressage competition before the Four-in-Hand Combined Driving Competition begins today (for those of you that don't know, the Combined Driving is Dressage, Marathon and Cones). We were so proud of how the Team came together and very excited for their future! So many people to thank as we absolutely couldn't do this without you..... our amazing owners, who we're very upset can't be with us this weekend, Owen and Janet Pilling, Ross and Miriam Carbery Boyd and Preetha for all your help and support, new Team members, Ludo and Denise Hertrojis, Kamiel de Quick. Our support from Aus, in particular Stuart Smith for your daily laughs and moral boosts, our long time sponsors and to our one and only Catharina Matschurat we'll keep everyone posted on the weekend ahead. Xx See more
12.01.2022 To Our Wonderful Driving Queensland Families Thank you for your support and resilience throughout 2020 in what has been a challenging, yet successful year. ... Have a wonderful Christmas & we look forward to seeing you in the new year! Driving Queensland
11.01.2022 TICKETS CLOSE TONIGHT!
10.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL EQ AFFILIATED CLUBS / ORGANISING COMMITTEES RE. MEDICAL PROVIDERS We need your help! Please complete the EA National Registration for ALL Medical... Service Providers below. Equestrian Australia is updating EA Medical Service Provider documents and processes. As we are galloping into 2021, it will be a huge achievement to have consistency across all equestrian disciplines. Also, this will provide EA with a holistic athlete-incident reporting and medical support management process. EA is moving forward to develop a National Database of all our wonderful and experienced Medical Service Providers (MSP) supporting EA events Australia wide. THIS REGISTER IS ONLY FOR CURRENT OR POTENTIAL EVENT MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS (Doctors, MSP Businesses, First Aider Services, RNs etc.) By registering your services on-line via the link below, Meredith Chapman EA National Safety Manager can endeavour to provide you with all of the updated medical reporting forms and processes for all EA sport disciplines nationally. In addition, if you have suggestions for areas of improvement or require support from time-to-time EA can assist you. If you are an Allied Health Professional with AHPRA Registration (RN or EN) and would like to volunteers as Medical Support Personnel, please complete this registration. REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedicalServiceProviders If you have any questions please email EA NSM [email protected] Thank you all again for your support. #EquestrianQueensland
10.01.2022 UPDATE ON THIS EVENT- Unfortunately, to date, there have been only four entries. Entries close midnight 10th October on the Nominate website. We have really go...od Virbac prizes for all classes as well as other donations including Equilibrium, wormers and feed, but unless we have twelve competitors, the organising committee feel that they would spend their time better doing something else. So if you are planning on coming, get your entries in asap......
09.01.2022 After running three Driving Road Shows plus the Mt Walker Challenge Driving Day, Driving Queensland are now seeking feedback. If you attended one of these days, please fill in our survey below.... SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q8K6V5J #DrivingQLD #Driving #DQChallengeDrivingDay #DQRoadShows #DrivingRoadShows #DQSurvey #CarriageDriving #DrivingSurvey
07.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY | Exell-ent as ever! This week we throwback to Equita Lyon 2019. This year's event was scheduled to take place last weekend but was unf...ortuantley cancelled due to the impact of Cocid-19. Putting his foot the the floor, Boyd Exell stormed the FEI Driving World Cup in Lyon 2019! Firing to the finish with flames on his wheels, nothing stopped him sparking a powerful and high-octane finish! Reverse and enjoy the action. #ThrowbackThursday #AusEquestrianTeam #Driving #BoydExell #Winner Driving NSW Driving Queensland Equestrian South Australia - Carriage Driving Equestrian Victoria - Driving
06.01.2022 I had a most enjoyable introduction to driving at Nanango Showgrounds on Sunday. I have been around horses most of my life but somehow I have never had an oppo...rtunity to learn more about driving. Corby Cunnington touched on harnessing techniques, what to look for in a suitable carriage, the importance of a good groom and how to keep ourselves safe whilst driving. Here is a photo of me on my first attempt at driving lovely little Harry. I also had the opportunity to give the pair of ponies, Pocket and Tuesday a drive around the arena too. What a blast the whole day was. Thank you, everyone.
06.01.2022 Photos of QCCD Winter Series 2 Event Southbrook https://www.queenslandcompetitioncarriagedriving.com/qccd-w Photography by Kaitlyn Hughes.3rd and last event in QCCD Winter Series 30th August 2020
05.01.2022 DRESSAGE FEI DRIVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES 2020 Second day
03.01.2022 Equestrian High Performance Name Long List for FEI Driving World Championships Four In Hand Equestrian High Performance is pleased to announce the Australian lo...ng list for the FEI Driving World Championships Four In Hand to be held in Valkenswaard (NED) 7-11 October 2020. The long list is as follows (in alphabetical order): * Elizabeth Lawrence * Janelle Marshall * Tor Van Den Berge In accordance with the Australian Selection Policy for the event, clause 5.3 Early Nomination, Boyd Exell has been nominated to the Australian Team for the Championship event. Congratulations to all Drivers named on the long list. Photo Credit: Lindy Roothans #EquestrianQLD #Equestrian #DrivingQLD #Driving #FEIDriving #FEIDrivingWorldChampionships #Fourinhand
03.01.2022 EQUESTRIAN QUEENSLAND 2021 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Thank you to all members for your support and resilience throughout 2020 in what has been a challenging, yet succ...essful year. We also express our sincere appreciation to all our club affiliates and event organisers, who worked tirelessly to deliver a full calendar of events post the easing of COVID-19 restrictions to continue to provide benefits and opportunities for our members. We are pleased to advise that our 2021 Membership Renewals are now open and all members will have received an email about the renewal process (if not please check your junk folder) . Membership renewals are due by 31 December 2020. A re-joining fee of $50 applies to memberships not renewed by 31 January 2021. RENEW or JOIN here: https://www.qld.equestrian.org.au/con/membership-categories Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions on [email protected] or 07 3891 611 #EquestrianQLD #Equestrian #EQMemberships #2020EQMemberships #EQRenewals #Renew #Join #EQ
02.01.2022 DRIVING | Don't forget that expressions of interest for Drivers wishing to represent Australia at the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles 2020 close thi...s Friday 21st August The event will take place in Pau (FRA), 21-26 October 2020. You can find further information about the event, the selection policy and an application form by visiting https://www.equestrian.org.au//eoi-fei-driving-world-champ Stephen Mowbray Photography #Driving #EOI #FEIWorldDrivingChampionships #Singles #AusEquestrianTeam Driving NSW Driving Queensland Equestrian South Australia - Carriage Driving Equestrian Victoria - Driving Equestrian Western Australia Equestrian Tasmania Equestrian Northern Territory
01.01.2022 DRIVING | Today was the first day of competition, the dressage phase, at Lähden (GER). There were three Australian drivers, all members of the National High Pe...rformance Driving Squads, competing in the CAI3* Four-In-Hand competition. Following the dressage phase driving legend Boyd Exell is leading the field in first place with a score of 30,06 Tor Van Den Berge is currently in 6th place and Elizabeth Lawrence is sitting in 24th position. Tomorrow the competition continues with the marathon phase. Good luck to all of our Australian drivers Full results can be found here: http://www.turnierdienst-brinkmann.de//Laehd/2020/ER01.pdf Sonja Scharf #Driving #AusEquestrianTeam #FourInHand #HighPerformance Driving NSWDriving Queensland Equestrian South Australia - Carriage Driving Equestrian Western Australia Equestrian Northern TerritoryoEquestrian TasmaniauEquestrian Victoria - Driving
01.01.2022 EQ Xmas Celebration Trackside 4:30pm, Friday 4 December 2020 Ipswich Turf Club Equestrian Queensland is very proud of the achievements of our members throughou...t 2020 in what has been a very challenging yet successful year. On Friday 4 December 2020, EQ will be holding an end of year Christmas celebration at the Ipswich Turf Club to bring everyone together and celebrate the contributions made by our equestrian community in a relaxed and fun environment. The event will begin at 4:30pm with the last race at the venue running at 5pm. Our cocktail style event will also include a fun ‘Fashions on the Field’ followed by a ‘Happy Hour Drinks’ package between 5-6pm with substantial canape’s being provided from 5pm with Discipline Awards and EQ Leaderboard Awards being presented from 6pm. All attendees are also welcome to arrive at the venue earlier and enjoy the earlier races being held on the day. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Ipswich Turf Club. TICKETS (Bookings Open 6pm Tonight) https://www.nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx #EquestrianQLD #Equestrian #EQXmasCelebrationTrackside #EQCelebration #EQMembers #IpswichTurfClub #EQFashionsOnTheField #EQParty #DisciplineAwards #EQLeaderboard #DressageQLD #EventingQLD #JumpingQLD #VaultingQLD #DrivingQLD #ShowHorseQLD #InterschoolQLD #EquestrianCelebration
