• Education resources for NSW & VIC Equestrians

    Resources and links to help develop competent and knowledgeable clubs, athletes, volunteers, coaches and officials.

    If you are an Event Director or Affiliate, please click on the Clubs Operations E-manual link below to access the Affiliate Toolkit and Child Safety Toolkit. 


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Vic Sport Child Safety Education Program

by Eliza Harvey -

  • Vicsport has just launched the Child Safe Online Education Program – this free online resource is designed to support Victorian sport administrators and volunteers with the Child Safe Standards - REGISTER HERE

Working with Children Checks & New EA LMS

by Vireena Peacock -
Working with Children Check Requirements

WWCC will be compulsory for all Volunteers and Officials at EA events from 1 July 2023. A link to the EA website explaining requirements can be found under 'Additional Resources for Clubs/ Useful Links'

EA Learning Management System

EA have also launched their LMS linked to the Sports Australia LMS.  This LMS will house Equestrian Specific Training Materials as well as links to generic sports administrator and coach training.

The link to the EA LMS can be found 'Training Programs for Club Committee Members & Officials\ Equestrian Australia Learning Management System'


Last Club Forum Sessions for 2022

by Vireena Peacock -
Our last club forums for 2022 will be running over the next two weeks:

6th December - Galston - 7pm - The Galston Club

7th December - ZOOM - 7pm 

12th December - Tamworth - 7pm - AELEC

Flyer with dates and times for Club Forum Sessions


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Available courses

The first course in the Horse Welfare series which cover the welfare of horses at events.

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of horse welfare with particular focus on the times we are not riding or working with our horses - those other 23 hours.  

From understanding the 5 Domains Model of Animal Welfare, the horse's natural way of being to reviewing policies and making a commitment to the welfare of the horse.

Victorian Specific - Enter to access our Affiliate Toolkit and Child Safety Compliance Toolkit.  

Welcome to the Equestrian Clubs Manual

This manual has been produced to provide guidance and support to the committees who run equestrian clubs by gathering all relevant information for clubs into the one place.


Event Risk Assessment & Management Plan Template for use by Equestrian Clubs


This document has been created in WORD and can be downloaded and customised as required

A completed example of an event risk assessment and risk management plan.

This document has been created in WORD and can be downloaded and customised as required

A Club Risk Management Template for use by clubs covering the 5 risk areas common to Equestrian Clubs.


This document has been created in WORD and can be downloaded and customised

An example of a completed Club Risk Management Plan - covering the 5 main risk areas for clubs

This is a Word Document that can be used and modified by clubs

A checklist of things to consider when leasing an equestrian venue.

A link to the Sports Australia Game Plan - a tool for clubs to assess the health of their Club and develop a strategic plan to take their club forward. 

 

This code of practice: Managing Risks when New or Inexperienced Riders or Handlers Interact with Horses in the Workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) and has been developed by SafeWork NSW. 

An approved code of practice is a practical guide to achieving the standards of health, safety and welfare required under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation).

Tips and Ideas for club communications as well as obtaining sponsorship and grants

As part of Equestrian Australia’s (EA’s) commitment to safeguarding children and young people in the sport of Equestrian, and in line with the EA Child Safeguarding Policy, EA will be implementing mandatory Working with Children Check’s for all EA Officials to take effect from 1 July 2023.

Working with Children Check (WWCC) laws are currently in place in all Australian states and territories and aim to prevent people who pose a risk to children from working with children as paid employees or volunteers.

The Link will take you to the EA page detailing requirements

Director/ Club Committee Knowledge Check

An overview of Risk Management for Equestrian Clubs covering why manage the risk, who is to manage risk and the 5 key areas of risk management.

This course provides sport administrators with background on Sport Integrity Australia, the development of the National Integrity Framework, and why it was developed including an overview of each Policy.

The PBTR Harassment and Discrimination online course is an interactive course that provides an introduction to discrimination law and discusses the implications of discrimination and harassment on sports clubs and associations. It provides users with an understanding of discrimination and harassment and what to do if an incident occurs.

The Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction course is for any person and any organisation who is bound by the Child Safeguarding policy. The course provides the foundation knowledge and education required to understand and implement the Child Safeguarding Policy.

The PBTR LGBTI+ course is designed to help sporting organisations adopt a culture that is inclusive of LGBTI+ people. This course will assist participants to define the LGBTI+ inclusion, adopt inclusive language, and address barriers to inclusion in the future.



The PBTR Complaint Handling course is designed to help users understand strategies around how to handle complaints appropriately and efficiently. Participants are encouraged to complete both the Child Protection and the Harassment and Discrimination courses prior to this course.

This online course is aimed at first time and beginner officials (eg. parents). The course contains three modules and will take approximately three hours to complete.
There are assessments included within each module of the course.
A certificate will be available for you when you successfully complete the course.
For those officials who wish to become accredited, the Community Officiating General Principles course provides the first step towards accreditation. 


ENSW Equibility Assisted Walk Test AW 1-22

Suitable for Riders developing confidence in competition, who may need some support at times. Suitable for led riders.

ENSW Equibility Assisted Walk Test: AW 2-22

Suitable for Riders developing confidence in competition, who may need some support at times. Suitable for led riders


Procedures for assistants supporting Equibility riders

EQUIBILITY ENDORSED ASSISTANT ASSESSMENT


A short program for people becoming accredited EA helmet taggers

Duration: 10 minutes


Link to EA Judges Pathway

Link to EA information on How to become a Vaulting Coach
Job Descriptions including competency and equipment requirements for volunteers at Vaulting Events

The slide deck for HP Level II Eventing Coaches

If you work with horses, you need to be aware of the risks and plan ahead to keep workers and others safe.

This page provides information and resources on managing risks associated with working with horses.

The Link takes you to SAFE WORK NSW's website

Coaching NSW Horse Welfare - Recorded Seminar February 2023

2024 Coach Development Day Ellie Miller presents on Children with Attributes - Understanding Neurodiversity.

Conscious Coaching

Zoom session presented by Angela Bennett


Virtual Coaching

Zoom session presented by:

Prue Barrett

Robyn Smith

Ann McDiarmid


Ben Netterfield Presentation on Mindset recorded at the June 2024 Coaches Development Day.

Performing and Competing - Mental Skills for Competition

Recorded Live at the 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Warren Kennough

The Role of IGEQ 

IGEQ (The International Group for Equestrian Qualifications) is a not for profit worldwide organisation dedicated to improving education and qualifications for all equestrians to improve the welfare of the horse.

Recorded live at the 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Simon Kale

Link to IGEQ Website

Business Tips

Zoom session presented by Kayla Russell

Social Media How to Brand Your Business Online

Zoom session presented by Georgia Gall

Versatility in the Training of the Dressage Horse (part 1)

Video recorded live at the 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Colleen Brook


Versatility in the Training of the Dressage Horse (part 2)

Video recorded live at the 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Colleen Brook


Jessica Meredith Presentation on Driving.

Jessica Meredith Driving Demonstration

 SIEC Indoor

June 2024

Coach Development Day

Coaching NSW - Recorded Seminar Safety in Eventing

Schooling the Jumping Horse on the Flat (part 2)

Video recorded live at the 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Rozzie Ryan


Schooling the Jumping Horse on the Flat (part 1)

Video recorded live at the 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Rozzie Ryan

Showjumping Exercises 

ZOOM presentation

Presenters: 
Robert Stewart,
Colleen Brook,
Dave Cameron

Vaulting Display

Recorded live at the 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Gillian Burns


The Vaulting Coach

Video recorded at 2022 Coach Development Day

Presented by Gillian Burns

Megan Bryant discusses coaching of the Show RiderLink to Video

Vireena Peacocks Presentation  - an update on ENSW's strategic plan.

ENSW's collaboration with The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award empowers young equestrians to shape the future of their sport by supporting their aspirations and fostering their voluntary involvement. https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/dukeofed

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