Equestrian Australia announces Eventing Futures Squad
Equestrian Australia (EA) is proud to announce the first Eventing National Futures Squad.
Hundreds of horse and rider combinations were assessed at Talent Identification Days conducted in each state and in the United Kingdom in 2011 to select the 2012 National Futures Squad.
The National Performance Director and National Selectors selected the squad based on criteria expected to predict future success at elite levels of international competition.
The High Performance Program introduced the National Futures Squads for Dressage, Jumping and Eventing as a vital element of the Talent Identification Program. The National Futures Squad is designed to provide access to the High Performance Program before horses and riders are at a level of training and competition which would make them eligible for selection on National A or Elite Squads.
The squads provide an unparalleled opportunity to introduce promising horse/rider combinations to the High Performance Program, the National Selectors and National Performance Director.
Futures Squad members will receive access to clinics designed to assist in tracking performance, plus veterinary, sports science and sports medicine support.
High Performance Manager, Brett Mace said, “The National Futures Squads represent a significant expansion of the High Performance Program. It is central to the National Pathways, and allows talented horses and riders to access the development opportunities within the High Performance Program”.
Congratulations to the 2012 Futures Squad (Eventing) - listed below.
RiderHorseState
Aaron MoyesTiger Moth NSW
Annabel ArmstrongBubble and SqueakNSW
Annabel ArmstrongJack in a Box NSW
Christine Bates Delago NSW
Christine Bates Adelaide Hill NSW
Craig Barrett Sandhills Brillaire NSW
Emma Mason Poker Face NSW
George Sheridan What an AceNSW
Hamish Cargill TahoeNSW
Jade Findlay Bloomers Twinkletoes NSW
Jade Findlay Frontier Psychaiatrist NSW
Rachel Lee Baillieu NSW
Shane Rose Virgil NSW
Stevie-Jade Shakoff Tickety BooNSW
Emma Dougall Kelecyn Ice Age QLD
Kevin McNabCasperelli QLD
Kevin McNabKelecyn Cognac QLD
Mattea Davidson Fairbanks Cargo QLD
Fairlie Taylor Edward Bounce SA
Jade KluskeLakota SA
Rebekah Foster Carisbrooke Legs ElevenSA
Rebecca White Spy Master TAS
Amanda RossWilliam Wordsworth VIC
Edith Kane Serious Business VIC
Emily AnkerBvlgari VIC
Murray Lamperd Under the Clocks VIC
Seumas Marwood Wild Oats VIC
Tarryn Proctor ESB Irish Quest VIC
Will Enzinger Wenlock Aquifer VIC
Will Enzinger Wyuna Clear ImageVIC
Will Enzinger Ruban Son VIC
Belinda Isbister Holy Bruce WA
Jessica Manson Legal Star WA
Sonja Johnson Belfast Mojito WA
Tegan Lush Tempus Fugit WA
Andrew Hoy Rutherglen UK
Andrew Hoy Cheeky Calimbo UK
Bill LevettShanndondale Titan UK
Bill LevettSilk Stone UK
Bill LevettBaggrave Summertime UK
Bill LevettImprovise UK
Bill LevettBallymore Rich Cat UK
Brook Staples Ever so Clever UK
Catherine BurrellUrzanUK
Clayton Fredericks Mr Sydney Rocks UK
Clayton Fredericks Macarthur UK
Clayton Fredericks Sorrento III UK
Lucinda Fredericks Latina 43 UK
Matt Ryan Bonza Bilbarin UK
Matt Ryan Bonza Rusty May UK
Paul TapnerWickstead Didgeridoo UK
Paul TapnerKilronan UK
Sam Griffiths Mumbo Jumbo IV UK
Sam Griffiths Paulank Brockagh UK
Sam Griffiths Real DancerUK
Samantha Seaton Earls GroveUK
Sammi McLeod Kintara UK
Sammi McLeod Shannondale Santiago UK
Sammi McLeod LG Wellington UK
