The victorious 2012 Australian Trans Tasman team at Kihikihi Photo: Libby Law
Applications are currently being sought from Australian-based combinations qualified at CCI3* or above to compete against New Zealand at Sydney International Equestrian Centre from 22nd - 29th April 2013. A team of 4 riders and horses plus 2 reserves will be selected for this competition.
Applications are to be submitted the Eventing National Performance Director Prue Barrett ([email protected]) in writing by 5pm Tuesday 29th January. It is not necessary to provide a detailed application, but simply an email naming the rider and horse/s that is to be considered.
Once the list of applicants has been finalised, the National Eventing Selectors will then declare a long list of potential team members on the 1st February 2013.
A requirement for selection on the Trans-Tasman 2013 long list is:-
a. Attendance at the Eventing National Camp at Wallaby Hill on 16 – 18 February 2013
b. Submitted 2013 individual training and competition plan to NPD during National Camp
c. Competing at the Albury CIC3* on 6th – 7th April 2013
d. Veterinary examinations including a post Competition (Albury CIC3* on 6th – 7th April 2013) Veterinary Examination
Exemptions from participation in the Eventing National Camp at Wallaby Hill on 16 – 18 February 2013 may be sought in writing from the NPD.
Following the Albury CIC3* 6-7th April 2013, the National Eventing Selectors will announce an unranked Trans-Tasman Squad of 6 rider/horse combinations on 10th April. This squad will include 4 team member combinations and 2 reserve combinations. The 2 reserve combinations will not be ranked and either or both combinations may be required to replace a selected team member(s). This decision will be at the discretion of the NPD in consultation with the National Selectors. Also, a further unranked reserve list will also be announced at this time. Selectors may call any combination(s) from this reserve list into the Trans-Tasman Squad if any of the Trans-Tasman Squad combinations became unavailable.
Trans-Tasman Squad members will be required to attend the Trans-Tasman pre-competition team camp and the competition at SIEC from Monday 22nd April until Monday 29th April 2013.
The 2 Trans-Tasman Squad reserves not selected to compete as part of the Trans-Tasman Team, may still compete as individuals in the event.
All Trans-Tasman Squad riders will receive the following support:-
· Event entry and stabling for the duration of the camp and competition
· Financial travel assistance to and from the event as per the HP competition funding table (to be provided at the National Camp)
EVENTING HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
2013 Trans-Tasman
· Twin share hotel Team accommodation for the duration of pre-competition camp and competition
· Team Uniform
· Meals for the duration of pre-competition camp and competition.
Horse Owners (2 per horse) of Trans-Tasman Squad members will receive the following:-
· Event VIP entry passes
· Team Uniform
Grooms of the Trans-Tasman Squads will receive the following:-
· Team Uniform
· Twin share accommodation at SIEC
· All meals for the duration of pre-competition camp and competition.
All enquiries in regard to the Australian Trans-Tasman Team should be directed to Prue Barrett (0418 621 711) and for further information on the Trans-Tasman Competition, these enquiries should be directed to Michelle Battams in the National Office on 02 8762 7777.
Information supplied by Equestrian Australia
