17th November 2007
Competition Winners
The AEA are pleased to announce the winners of the recent membership competition, drawn at the office of the Australian Equine Alliance in Brisbane (due to the postponement of Equitana and as per the competition conditions):
1st Prize ($2500 value)
Winner - Irma Power of Hawthorn East, Victoria.
Winner's choice of either a saddle (Stock, Endurance or Western Style) made and supplied by Dominant Leathergoods. Or a riding holiday in Vanuatu, including return economy airfare, 5 nights accommodation and local horse riding activities.
2nd Prize ($200 value)
Winner - Mary Walsh of Kensington, NSW.
A "Chopper" bag made and supplied by Dominant Leathergoods.
3rd Prize ($75 value)
Winner - Kim Duxbury of Mt Forbes, Queensland.
AEA cap and polo shirt.
Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to all those new members who joined and participated.
Take care.
Laurie Watts.
Chairman.
20th Septemper 2007
Equitana - Postponed until 2008
It is with deep regret that Definitive Events Pty Ltd announces the postponement of EQUITANA Asia Pacific 2007 an international equine event scheduled for this November. It has become necessary to reschedule the event until 2008, while the effects of the Equine Influenza threat are managed.
Definitive Events fully understands the inconvenience this decision may have on our intrastate, interstate and international attendees but we want to assure all ticket holders that a procedure to refund all ticketing money will be implemented immediately.
The new dates will be Thursday 20th November 2008 to Sunday 23rd November 2008. Read more details at www.equitana.com.au
1st September 2007
Equine Influenza News 2007
For information regarding Equine Influenza visit the AEA IA page.
13th August 2007
Calliden - Australian Unity Acquisition
Calliden Group Limited, the underwriter of insurance provided to AEA members, has successfully completed the acquisition of Australian Unity's general insurance businesses comprising Australian Unity General Insurance Limited, Mansions of Australia Limited and a 50% stake in Farmer's Mutual Insurance Limited.
Lawrence G Watts, AEA chairman said: "We are delighted to see this development for Calliden. It reinforces our message that Australian Horse Riders have a solution to their insurance coverage problems, now provided by one of Australia's Top 10 general insurers".
Calliden has assumed control of all Australian Unity Ltd's general insurance operations. All existing Australian Unity general insurance employees have accepted offers of employment from Calliden.
The transaction includes Australian Unity Ltd taking a significant shareholding in Calliden. Calliden will continue to have a strong strategic relationship with the Australian Unity group, including the ongoing manufacturing of general insurance products to Australian Unity group members.
Calliden will now commence the process of re-branding the Australian Unity general insurance businesses. The first step in the re-branding is to rename AUGIL, Calliden Insurance Limited. www.calliden.com.au
4th August 2007
Western Spectacular at EQUITANA Asia Pacific
A night of western sports featuring saddle reining, barrel racing, bronc, bareback and bull riders combined with a variety of musical and comedy entertainment. Australia's top professional rodeo athletes will be extended an invitation to compete at this amazing action packed event.
EQUITANA AP is privileged to have Garry McPhee as one of the producers of the Western Spectacular. Garry has had a long and illustrious career in the world of equine sports, his rodeo achievements far outweighing his other successes, competing in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the States since 1965. Winning many titles, including the APRA All-Round Champion four times and the Australian Bull Riding Champion three times just to name a few. Garry is Australia's premier stock contractor, breeding, training and providing elite bucking stock athletes for rodeos and other western events.
The evening will be interspersed with fantastic entertainment including performances from Klancie Keough, Brett Parbery and Dennis Halstead. A young north Queensland lady, Klancie Keough, was one of 12 finalists in "Australian Idol", a national singing competition. On the final night of this competition, Klancie rode to the steps of the Sydney Opera House. Klancie will sing several country songs during the night. Brett Parbery is a great example of a multi skilled rider with a background in disciplines such as cutting, campdrafting, rodeo and dressage. Dennis Halstead is a professional rodeo clown who was twice named Canada's Entertainer of the Year.
Get ready for the best Western entertainment that combines action, music and comedy in one go. Friday night, 16th November 2007. www.equitana.com.au
25th July 2007
How the AEA helped after a serious injury at the Boonah Campdraft and Rodeo
Phillipa DeMain is a skilled horse rider and respected member of the Campdrafting and Tentpegging communities. In October last year, she attended the Boonah Campdraft and Rodeo and it was during this event that she met with a serious accident that left her incapacitated for 4 months.
The day began well; Phillipa participated in the maiden draft and was competing in the novice when she was cracked off in the camp. Because she was a member of the Boonah Campdraft and Rodeo committee she decided to help get rid of the used stock.
It was then that things turned nasty... Read more about Phillipa's experience.
16th July 2007
The Way of The Horse - Australian Horsemanship Challenge
The Way of the Horse competition was introduced into the EQUITANA's programme in 2005. It proved to be a highly successful and fascinating competition. In 2007 The Way of the Horse returns with a whole new format. Three new contestants will demonstrate their methods of connecting with an unbroken horse over two days.
This challenge is nothing short of the ultimate display of the ability of a trainer to interact with an unstarted horse on a level the average person can only imagine. Each trainer will select a young unbroken horse and demonstrate the unique method they use to make a connection enabling trust, respect and amazing progress in what the horse is prepared to do for its trainer.
The 2007 Horsemanship Challenge is not to be missed by any horse lover as we watch and learn from Dan James, Warwick McLean and Shane Ransley. Please visit www.equitana.com.au for full profiles of the participants.
1st July 2007
Free Public Transport To Equitana Asia Pacific
EQUITANA Asia Pacific ticket holders are entitled to free travel on metropolitan public transport on the date of the event shown on their ticket. This means all trains, trams and buses that accept Metcards. When traveling to and from the event on metropolitan public transport, you must have your Equitana ticket with you at all times to qualify for free travel. Otherwise you are required to purchase a Metcard.
Travel & Accommodation Packages
The Event Travel Office will be offering special travel packages for EQUITANA Asia Pacific 2007 including accommodation, flights, tickets and pre and post event tours to suit all budgets. Available from 4 June 2007.
Tel: 1300 300 756
Email: equitana@gtaus.com.au
Ticket to EQUITANA Asia Pacific on sale from NOW!
Ticket line: 1300 765 929 (+61 3 9596 8744)
For details and admission prices visit www.equitana.com.au
1st June 2007
Win a New Saddle or Riding Holiday in Vanuatu
Join as a Gold Card (Senior) member of the Australian Equine Alliance between June 1 and September 30, 2007 to automatically enter the draw.
New and renewing Gold Card (Senior) members of the Australian Equine Alliance (AEA), joining between June 1 and September 30 this year, will automatically enter the draw to win great prizes to the value of $2,775.00. (Competition not valid in SA or ACT.)
1st Prize ($2500 value)
Winner's choice of either a saddle (Stock, Endurance or Western Style) made and supplied by Dominant Leathergoods. Or a riding holiday in Vanuatu, including return economy airfare, 5 nights accommodation and local horse riding activities.
2nd Prize ($200 value)
A "Chopper" bag made and supplied by Dominant Leathergoods.
3rd Prize ($75 value)
AEA cap and polo shirt.
Winners drawn at Equitana Asia Pacific 2007.
Join Now Online or phone the Hotline: 1800 024 595.
Authorised under NSW Permit No LTPS/07/21162 (competition not valid in SA or ACT)
Read the Terms and conditions.
29th April 2007
St Georges Day Jousting Tournament
The 2007 St Georges Day Jousting Tournament was held in Lithgow at Ironfest on the weekend of 28/29th of April.
Despite the cold, rainy weather, 8,000 people attended to witness some of the world's best jousters.
Graham Nixon from New Zealand took out first place, only dropping one point for the entire weekend.Ê Mark Jenner from the UK followed in a close second and Rod Walker (sponsored by the Australian Equine Alliance) AEA placed a very close third.
A skill at arms competition was also held with Rod Walker and Justin Holland AUS taking out equal first place, followed by Mark Jenner UK second and Graham Nixon NZ taking third.
View more images from Gary Davenport of Dragon Images in the St Georges Day photo gallery.
13th April 2007
Guy McLean joins AEA team
The AEA is pleased to announce that two-time Australian Bush Poetry Champion and accomplished horseman, Guy McLean has joined Angus Lane as an AEA ambassador.
Guy is well known for his heartfelt renditions of Banjo Paterson and hilarious modern poems and poetry of his own, as well as his horsemanship methods that are currently being sought after all over Australia.
Read more about Guy McLean.
19th February 2007
AEA Club Carnival Trophy
The Australian Equine Alliance Club Carnival trophy has been unveiled! This is the trophy that will be presented to each individual rider on a winning team.
Pictured is AEA Chairman Laurie Watts (left) accepting the 'sample' trophy from the World Cup Chairman, Les Fraser (centre) with Christine Bryant (right) from Queensland Events.
The AEA Club Carnival runs concurrently with the Polocrosse World Cup, to be held at Morgan Park, Warwick, QLD from 23-29 of April 2007. You can find out more and purchase tickets by visiting the official Polocrosse website.
11th February 2007
Angus Lane - AEA Ambassador
The AEA is pleased to announce that Angus Lane will join the AEA team as Ambassador.
Angus was awarded the Henry Palaszczuk Minister's Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Rural Communities for Services to Rural and Regional Queensland.
Angus and wife Vicki are well known throughout Australia as the only full time professional Showring Announcer team in Australia, announcing at shows across the nation.
Read more about Angus Lane.
1st January 2007
Membership Renewals Due
All 2006 AEA memberships ceased on 31/12/06. Renew today and ride safely into the New Year. Renew Now
6th September 2006
Membership Age Limit Increased
The Australian Equine Alliance (AEA) has announced that the age limit for membership has been increased from 65 to 70 years of age.
This follows on the heels of a discounted Youth Membership announced in mid 2006.
The new age limits are:
Youth: 4 to 17 years old
Senior: 18 to 70 years old
25th July 2006
Australian Equine Alliance Club Carnival announced
The Australian Equine Alliance (AEA) has secured the naming rights to the three-day Club Carnival to be run in conjunction with the Ridley Polocrosse World Cup 2007.
In April next year Australia will defend its World Cup title against New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The event is expected to draw a live onsite audience of 40,000 to Morgan Park, Warwick - Australia's top Polocrosse facility. The Australian Equine Alliance Club Carnival will provide on-site entertainment between international World Cup matches.
The inaugural Club Carnival, held during the Polocrosse World Cup in 2003, proved an outstanding success. The 2007 competition is expected to attract close to 100 teams including domestic players and visitors from overseas.
In welcoming AEA as a valued sponsor, World Cup Chairman Mr Les Fraser said, "While we had others interested in sponsoring the Carnival, we chose AEA because it complements other leading equestrian brands already sponsoring the World Cup. The Carnival will draw hundreds of players from across the country, and provides an excellent opportunity to promote the AEA brand and its benefits."
The AEA is a membership-based organisation providing access to affordable public liability and personal accident insurance for horse riders, as well as a forum for equine education and information.
AEA Chairman, Mr Lawrence Watts said, "Our mission is to act as an advocate for the entire equine community in Australia and we are therefore proud to be associated with the World Cup."
