4-5 Feb 2008 - FEI Event at SIEC

Christine Haigh, EFA National Office, Wednesday, 7 November 2007

Expressions of interest are being called for competitions to be held in conjunction with the Regional Dressage Team Qualifier/Assessment, which is now scheduled for 4-5 Feb 2008.

Following the cancellation of the of the Regional Dressage Team Qualifier in October 2007, the Ground Jury will travel to Australia to assess Australian-based horses/riders selected to represent Australia in the Team Assessment. The venue for assessment is Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC).

The judges will also be available to judge and assess other Australian riders who wish to ride the Grand prix. All combinations riding the Grand Prix will be eligible for MES and World Cup Rankings. An Intermediate II competition will be available as a warm-up for the Grand Prix horses.
A fitness Inspection will take place for all horses entered in the Grand Prix. This is scheduled to take place on Sunday afternoon, 3 February (subject to the arrival time of the judges).

If there is sufficient rider interest, Small Tour competitions will be held in addition to the Grand Prix.

The EFA is calling for nominations from competitors who wish to be considered to take part in the event. Participation will be limited and the National Selectors will select the combinations to take part.

Tentative Program of Events Sunday, 3 February 2008 Fitness Inspection (late afternoon) Warm-up Intermediate II competition

Monday, 4 February 2008 Grand Prix (am) (Team horses followed by other GP combinations) Prix St Georges – to be confirmed (pm)

Tuesday, 5 February 2008 Grand Prix Freestyle (am) Intermediate 1 – to be confirmed (pm)

Please note: This program is based on all the Team horses being assessed at SIEC. Due to EI-induced horse movement restrictions, this schedule may be altered if the judges have to travel to other EI zones/States to assess Team horses.

Expressions of interest are required to confirm which competitions are to be held. The competition schedule will be confirmed closer to the event date.

Equine Influenza Specific information relating to equine influenza, including details of horses’ vaccination status, will be required at a later date.

Closing Date For EOI Closing date for expressions of interest is 20 November 2007. Please complete the EOI form (PDF or MS Word) and return to Toni Venhaus via fax (02) 8824 8069.

Entry Fees The intention is not to charge entry fees for any of the competitions. Competitors who are not on the current National Squads will be required to cover their own costs for stabling and camping. More details and booking forms for stabling and camping will be available as soon as they are finalised.

Enquiries All enquiries to: Toni Venhaus T: (02) 8824 8065 F: (02) 8824 8069 E: tvenhaus@tpg.com.au