Equestrian Australia focussed on drug-free awareness

Equestrian Australia (EA) will be working closely with the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) to introduce random drug testing at EA sanctioned events throughout Australia. EA urges all Riders, Stable staff and Owners involved in Equestrian sport to diligently study and observe anti-doping guidelines as set out by ASADA and the FEI, as well as the Equestrian Australia Anti-Doping policy which can all be found here…

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Zoo pines – Update

ACT Forests have all but completed their work on making the Zoo Pines horse friendly.  Marty Bennet has been out there with his bobcat making the bike track crossings slower and safer. He has cleared low branches from pine trees at intersections to make sure both cyclists and horse riders have a clear line of sight. There are now no cycle tracks leading directly onto…

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Pegasus Needs A Program Manager

ACTEA affiliate Pegasus is expanding and needs the right person to manage, coordinate and promote their horse facilitated therapy programs. If you: – are a mature individual who likes people, – have the required RDA Coach accreditation or equine accreditation that can be fast-tracked to a RDA Level 1 Coach, and – are progressive and innovative you would love the role of Program Manager at…

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Ridden Access to Equestrian Park – Next Stage

Huon will close the current Cotter Road crossing arrangements the weekend of 23 September. They propose to move weekday horse riders back to the underpass full time from Tuesday (26 September). The underpass be open and clear of workers on the weekend but there will have to be special arrangements during working hours during the week. There will be a lot of very noisy work…

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Zoo Pines – Update

Although there has been a start on the new bridle trail in the Zoo Pines it has all come to a halt because the main worker has been deployed to Canada to fight forest fires. Marty Bennett has marked out the bridle trail and made a good start on high pruning around mountain bike track crossings with the roads. This will mean a delay of…

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Stromlo Forest Park News

Stromlo Forest Park have updated all their maps, including 3 maps of potential loop rides on the marked equestrian trails. You can download the Park Map and the 3 loop maps from the SFP website at http://www.stromloforestpark.com.au/maps. SFP management will soon be commencing repair and upgrade of many of their fire/equestrian trails on the eastern side of the mountain and a few sections in west…

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