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Regeneration and Growth workshop

Thank you to everyone who attended the NSWERA Regeneration and Growth workshop. It was a very successful day, with lots of great ideas generated, discussed and workshopped. Thank you to Tony Marshall for moderating the day.

A summary of the workshop is being put together and will be emailed to the members who attended. Pending any changes, the summary will also be published on Facebook and our website.

A huge thank you to the following people who volunteered as part of the regeneration sub-committee:

Linda Henley

Amanda Kettlewell

Stuart Lymbery

Georgia Ladmore

Fia Hasko-Stewart

Gertraud Norton

Anna Norton

Jordan Piggott

We look forward to seeing how the sub-committee progress the work shop ideas and are excited to implement new changes and strategies in 2023.

Photos below by Animal Focus

Zone 3 AGM

Regeneration and growth workshop - Saturday 26th November

Promotions workshop

Grants for ride organisers

Attention ride organisers! Please see the below grants you may be eligible for.

1. Local Sport Grant Program ~ https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/local-sport-grant-program

The Local Sport Grant Program is one of the NSW Government’s key grassroots sporting initiatives. The minimum amount available for any individual grant is $2,000 and a maximum of $10,000.

2. Sport Infrastructure Recovery Fund ~ https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/sport-infrastructure-recovery-fund

Up to $43 million in funding for eligible community sport infrastructure projects in 74 eligible LGAs that were included in the Australian Government declared natural disasters from:

22 February 2022 onwards: NSW severe weather and flooding disaster. Australian Government Reference Number (AGRN) 1012.

27 June 2022 onwards: NSW floods and storms. AGRN 1025.

3. If your club experienced loss/damages due to the 2022 floods, you may be eligible for a Flood Assistance Grant under the Essential Community Sport Assets Program.

Find out more information at the following link: https://mailchi.mp/7231485ccff3/nsw-facilities-grants-13516436?e=5f5bd96972

State Championships 2022 - Teams Event Review

At the NSW State Championships 2022, two teams events were held for 160km riders - the State of Origin, and the Unrestricted teams event.

The team manager, Belinda Hopley, and the lucky team riders have taken the time to share their experience.

SC Teams review

View the full article and rider experiences, here.

Regeneration & Growth of Endurance Riding

We are seeking RSVPs from those who would like to attend the endurance regeneration and growth workshop, on November 26.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. letting us know if you would like to attend online or in person, and how many people you are registering for.

Everyone is welcome!

State representatives - NSW State Championships

The NSWERA SMC is proud to announce the following combinations who have been chosen to represent NSWERA at the NSW State Championships 160km event.

The NSW team chosen for the open Teams competition is:

Corey Nix ~ Homeleigh Mountain Kosmo

Clare Feary ~ Equilo

Isabella Circosta ~ Ropa Park Bella Shakila

Clare Fleming ~ Flemingo Queen

Talyn Nix ~ Homeleigh Mountain Khalid’s Komet

The team chosen to represent NSW in the State of Origin against Victoria and Queensland is:

April Newman ~ Tarnette

Sarah Parker ~ Cooroora Allyjah

Naomi Lee ~ River Oak Nullabor

Celia Hodgson ~ Wybalena Lodge Aflirt

Sanjay Nix ~ Macrocarpa Kaos

The reserves will be announced at the event.

Congratulations to the above riders on their selection. We wish you a safe preparation and successful ride!

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2022 NSW state representative team - State championship 160km

NSWERA is seeking nominations from riders who would like to represent NSW in the teams competition at the NSW State Championship ride. This competition is separate to the State of Origin.

The state team will consist of 4 riders and 1 reserve, preferably including at least one middleweight and one heavyweight rider.

Any current NSWERA member may nominate. Nominations must be made on this application form (below) and must reach the NSWERA Secretariat by midnight 19th August 2022.

State team nomination form

2023 NSW State Championship - Expressions of Interest

NSWERA is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from committees interested in running the 2023 NSW State Championships.

Committees are encouraged to read the EOI and Event Agreement documents available below. Submitting an EOI will not lock you into any obligations, but will start dialogue between your committee and the SMC.

If you have any enquiries regarding the 2023 State Championships, please direct them to the NSWERA This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Forms

NSWERA State Championship EOI

NSWERA State Championship Event Agreement

State of Origin teams competition - Nominate now!

NSWERA has invited Victoria and Queensland to come to the NSW State Championships 2022 160km and compete in a teams competition - the State of Origin.

NSW SMC is seeking the following nominations:

1. Riders who would like to represent NSW in the 160km event. While there are some specifications for the "ideal" candidate, all members entering the 160km event will be considered.

2. A team coordinator.

Please see the forms below for further information.

Nominations can be submitted to the NSWERA Registrar - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and are due to be submitted by the 19th of August.

Forms:

State of Origin Rules

Rider Nomination Form

Team Coordinator Nomination Form

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Above: the NSW team at a previous QLD State championships

Sponsorship: Radincon - Specialist Medical Imaging

New Radincon Logo Large

We are delighted to announce a sponsorship agreement has been made with Radincon - Specialist Medical Imaging.

Radincon is a specialised diagnostic imaging supplier and installer to veterinary, chiropractic and medical businesses in Australia and Asia Pacific since 1979.

Radincon has been extremely generous and agreed to support the remaining events on the 2022 calendar. Each ride organising committee has been contacted with the full details of this opportunity.

The sponsorship provided caters to our fabulous vets! Without vets, we would have no sport.

To keep the vets comfortable, Radincon is providing a marquee for weather protection, chairs to get some down time between riders, and fancy vests to keep our vets looking their best! They are also providing financial assistance, including towards the cost of 1 vet at each event.

This is an incredible opportunity for our vets, our event organisers and our sport. Thank you, Radincon!

https://radincon.com.au/

Sponsorship: Zilco - Equestrian Products

NSWERA is pleased to announce a sponsorship arrangement with Zilco - Equestrian Products.

The Zilco brand is synonymous with endurance, with many riders choosing Zilco as their preferred choice of tack due to its durability and extensive colour choice.

Zilco is a pre-eminent supplier of equestrian products worldwide. Their staff include specialists from a variety of equestrian disciplines. This knowledge and experience, coupled with constant market research, is the driving force for the in-house design team. Zilco have always been innovators, using modern materials with the latest ideas - all of which are tested extensively before a product is released.

Zilco is committed to quality product and superb customer service. You can shop online 24/7 at www.zilco.com.au or visit your nearby Zilco saddlery stockist.

Zilco is kindly sponsoring 4x endurance sets to the 2022 NSW State Championships. This includes bridles, reins, martingales and breastplates in a variety of colours. Zilco is also sponsoring the remaining rides on the 2022 calendar with Zilco caps and snoods. Each ride organiser has been contacted in relation to this sponsorship.

Thank you, Zilco for your support of the NSW Endurance Riders Association!

Sponsorship: FeedXL Horse Nutrition Calculator

The NSW Endurance Riders Association are excited to announce that we have accepted a sponsorship arrangement from FeedXL Horse Nutrition Calculator.

FeedXL has come onboard to provide sponsorship to the remaining rides on the 2022 calendar. Each ride organising committee has been contacted with details of this fantastic opportunity.

FeedXL is an online horse nutrition calculator that is backed up by both online and face to face education for the feeding of performance horses. It is supported by some of the most experienced equine nutritionists in endurance riding, worldwide.

Thank you, Dr Nerida Richards of FeedXL for this incredible opportunity.

Our members may find the below article useful. Check out "5 tips for feeding the endurance horse" at the link below

https://feedxl.com/5-tips-for-feeding-the-endurance-horse/

NSWERA are calling for EOI for the NSW State of Origin Team to be received 19th August to the NSWERA Registrar - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NSWERA are also calling for EOI for the position of Team Coordinator

State of Origin Rules

Rider Nomination Form Team Coordinator Nomination Form

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