The Australian equestrian federation (EA) announced the National Dressage Futures Squads for 2013. Selectors travelled around Australia as part of the Talent Identification assessment days with more than 100 combinations taking part.
Now in its second year, the Talent Identification Program forms an important part of the national High Performance Program as it identifies promising horse and rider combinations competing at the lower levels who show potential to be future members of the Dressage elite and A squads.
Inclusion in the Futures Squad is designed to assist the combination in preparing for national and eventually international competition.
Futures Squad members will be invited to EA National High Performance squad clinics and will have access to a range of additional support mechanisms, established under the National Pathways Program.
The Australian Dressage Futures Squad includes:
- NSW - Ali Foye - Whistler GP
- NSW - Amanda Shoobridge - Revelwood Destiny
- SA - Angela Donaldson - Danson Destiny
- SA - Angela Donaldson - Danson Don Prestige
- NSW - Brett Parbery - Furstin Friendship
- NSW - Carolyn Henley - James 007
- NSW -Cassia Montgomery - Rebel M
- NSW - Courtney Larard - F1 Shiraz
- QLD - Danielle Shearer - Riverview Cinderella
- NSW - Denise Rogan - Virtuel I
- WA - Deon Stokes - Royal Oak
- QLD - Emma Flavelle - Caberet C
- Vic - Georgina Cattermole - Bellaire Cannavaro
- Vic - Gitte Donvig - Brioni
- Vic - Hayley Gilbert - Dicavalli Dior
- SA - Heather Currie - Emporio Van De Zwarte Mouwen
- Vic - Holly Cutler - Diva Royale
- QLD - Jayden Brown - San Andreas
- QLD - Jessica Shaw - Amage Wasabi
- Vic - Kerry Mack - Mayfield Limelight
- Vic - Lilah Nieuwland - Wajama
- NSW - Linda Foster - HV Her Highness
- NSW - Lisa Martin - First Famous
- WA - Louise Hillman - Lord Louie
- TAS - Lydia Jackson - Flashazz
- Vic - Maree Tomkinson - Debstar
- Vic - Maree Tomkinson - Saddle Up Romper Stomper
- QLD - Melissa Van Den Berg - Dornkaart
- Vic - Monica Bird - Quinlin
- NSW - Nadia Coghlan - Fiderdanz
- TAS - Phillipa Cassidy - Voltaire
- SA - Ria Grivell - Acacia Ridge Galileo
- NSW - Robbie Soster - Danora
- SA - Ruth Schneeberger - PS Royal Dancer
- TAS - Ruth Walker - Walden Park Columbus
- WA - Sally Rose Mayall - Hollingrove Sunburst
- Vic - Sharyn McCombe - Yarramee B Bear
- Vic - Sidney Hoffman - Freedom C
- Vic - Sue Chandler - Tasman Park Fanfare
- QLD - Tor Van Den Berg - Lady Sinatra
- NSW - Vanesa Midwinter - New World Prince of Pzazz
- WA - Vanessa Dunstan - Lord Deniro
Equestrian Australia is in the process of recruiting for the positions of National Performance Director of Dressage and Dressage Selectors – once these positions have been filled the national elite and A squad members for Dressage will be announced.
Related Links
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Dressage Talent Identification for Australian Futures Squads
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