Shane Rose makes his acceptance speech
Each year the prestigious Anna Savage Award is presented at the Australian International 3 Day Event, which was won yet again by Shane Rose. Shane has won the award four times previously in 1998, 1999, 2005 and 2012 but is still humbled by the award in the memory of his friend Anna
Shane Rose acceptance speech
The Award commemorates the tragic death of eventing rider Anna Savage who died in a fall during the cross country phase of the Naracoorte Horse Trials in 1997. At the time Anna was listed on the Elite Eventing Squad and was working towards Olympic selection for Sydney 2000. She had successfully represented Australia on numerous Trans Tasman teams, and had also travelled abroad representing Australia at international events.
A Foundation was set up to honour Anna and celebrate her achievements as one of our country’s finest equestrian athletes and a favourite competitor amongst her peers.
At each of the three CCI events in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney competitors in the CCI 3* and 4* classes are awarded votes against the three set criteria of competitive excellence, horsemanship and sportsmanship. The votes are taken from the following judges at each event:-
- Senior Australian member of the Ground Jury
- Senior Veterinary Delegate
- Technical Delegate
- Chief FEI Steward
- Chairman of National Selectors (eventing)
- Riders Representative (if present)
The rider who accumulates the most votes after all three events is presented the perpetual medal and a winner’s cheque to the value of $5,000 to help them fulfil their international dreams of representing Australia and wearing the green and gold.
Photos courtesy Alison Duthie
