STATE DRESSAGE HIGH PERFORMANCE SQUAD

Equestrian Western Australia Dressage High Performance State Squad
Alinta Veenvliet and Desperanza
Melanie Nixon and Matavia Fisher King

Equestrian Western Australia Dressage High Performance Recognition Squad 
Astrid Grov and BML Silhouette
Ian Smith and Numerus Clausus
Kjersti Gorv and BML symphony
Kristy Zabaznow and Hyde Park Lafayette
Lauren Rowe and NEP Cadillac
Stephanie Spencer and Idol

Equestrian Western Australia Dressage High Performance State Squad
Gabriella Robson and Hollands Bend Franceska
Jess Cappendell and OEH Believe In Me
Kristy Padberg and Penny Hill Park Fascination
Sarah Inglis and Rosalie

Dressage Western Australia Reserve Squad 
India Levene and Jaybee Alaria

Dressage Western Australia Young Rider Squad
Alyssa Hattingh and Hes Got Swag
Amirah Harvey and Ratina Royale
Annalyce Page and Lyngarie Catina
Chenin Hislop and Ardientes Beautiful Melody
Ella McCrum and He's All That Jazz
Jorja Wareham and Tiaja Park Fearless
Lyla Valuri and Tiimli Enthusiast
Shania Benbow and Tamblyn Park Jackpot
Tessa McQueen and DVZ Fairmont
Updated 25/07/2024
The objective of the Equestrian Western Australia State Dressage High Performance Pathway is to target and assist in the development of talented combinations. These combinations demonstrate the ability to achieve a high standard of excellence in the competition arena with the possibility of being competitive at a National (or International) level.

All squads are based on General and Competition criteria as listed below.

Once a combination achieves the necessary qualifications of the respective criteria, the combination will receive an invitation and letter from Equestrian WA via email. This will happen once the results are received by the office and will be dependent on the size of the squad. The athlete may remain on the squad for 12 months unless they are no longer meeting the criteria. Exemptions can be granted on application, for example in cases such as pregnancy, major injury etc. The athlete must return a signed Athlete agreement, code of conduct to be officially added.

Squads are reviewed biannually, in December and June to ensure all squad combinations have performances that meet the selection criteria.

The Squad will take part in a mid-year review. The rider must obtain two scores in their selected level or above before the 30th of June 2024 to remain on the squad. The Working Group will be able to add more combinations once they have reached the set criteria.

In order to take up their place on the Squad each year – the Rider must accept the invitation from Equestrian Western Australia to do so timelessly and execute the Equestrian Western Australia Squad Code of Conduct Agreement.

General Criteria
  • Squad athletes need to be current competitive members of EWA and their horse will have a full registration.
  • All Squad horses must have a current Performance License (Card) o Athletes will need to sign the Athlete Code of Conduct and athlete agreement.
  • Athletes are expected to check their emails regularly as well as read the High Performance Section in the EWA Weekly Newsletter and engage with any communication from the working group.
  • Squad combinations are expected to meet the competition criteria to maintain a position on the squad
  • This criteria will be reviewed mid-year to determine how squad levels are performing and may change according to squad size requirements. The maximum number of rider/horse combinations on EWA Dressage Squad shall be 15. The EWA Dressage Reserve Squad will hold up to 5 members. The Dressage WA Youth Squad will hold a maximum of 10 riders.
  • Combinations travelling Interstate or Overseas for the purpose of training and/or competition will be commended for their efforts, and should they continue to represent WA at the standards required, will remain listed to the Squad. In such cases, travelling.
  • Squad athletes must continue to correspond with the EWA Sports Development Officer as per guidelines in their Athlete Agreements.
  • If an athlete is suspended from the squad for non-compliance with Squad requirements and conditions, then the athlete will be excluded from subsided clinic for: 1st offence – 6 months; 2nd offence – 12 months
  • WA riders, that are a citizen of another country, can be placed on the Dressage WA High Performance squad if, they are currently taking all reasonable steps to become an Australian citizen and notify EWA as soon as possible after they are either granted Australian citizenship or declined Australian citizenship. In accordance with the National Selection Policy.
  • Riders will not be part of the squad until they have signed and sent back their Code of Conduct to the EWA office.
  • If the horse is sold and no longer is being campaigned by the Squad rider, it is the rider’s responsibility to notify the EWA Sports Development Manager within 4 weeks of sale.
  • All combinations MUST compete in the WA State Championships, the Australia National Dressage Championships or an Equivalent CDI competition in the Eastern States or Overseas.
  • Combinations who are not predominately domiciled within Western Australia and who otherwise satisfy the Eligibility Criteria may be invited by the SMT to take up a position on the Squad on the understanding that full support and inclusion in Squad activities may not be available to them as they would to those Squad members domiciled in Western Australia.
  • In calculating the aggregate scores, the highest three scores at the appropriate level will be included in the calculation. ONE score MUST be from one of the events listed above; For Competitor levels i.e. Elementary to Advanced – admissible tests must have been conducted before 2 (or more) judges; For FEI levels – one admissible test must have been conducted before 3 judges, all other admissible tests may have been conducted before 2 (or more) judges. Single judge test results are not admissible for aggregate calculations to satisfy the Eligibility Criteria.
  • Scores at Preliminary and/or Novice level are not eligible for inclusion in aggregate calculations.
  • Riders of the Young Rider’s Development Squad
Equestrian Western Australia Bates Dressage State Squad
  • Horse/Rider combinations must achieve an aggregate score of 64% or above in The Big Tour Horses under or equal to the age of 18 years
  • 64% or above The Medium Tour Horses under or equal to the age of 16 years (Results from the preceding 12 months
Equestrian Western Australia Bates Dressage Recognition Squad
  • Horse/Rider combinations must achieve an aggregate score of 65% or above in the Small Tour Horses under or equal to the age of 14 years
  • 66% or above at the Advanced Level Horses under of Equal to the age of 12 years (Results from the preceding 12 months)
Equestrian Western Australia Bates Dressage Development Squad
  • Horse/Rider combinations must achieve an aggregate score of 67% or above at the Medium Level Horses under or equal to the age of 10 years
  • 69% or above at the Elementary Level Horses under of Equal to the age of 9 years 
Dressage Western Australia Youth Development Squad
Horse/Rider combinations must achieve two scores of the following
  • 67% or above at Novice Level,
  • 66% or above at Elementary Level,
  • 64% or above at Medium Level,
  • 63% or above at Advanced Level,
  • 62% or above in the Small Tour,
  • 61% or above in the Medium Tour
  • 61% or above in the Big Tour
  • 64% or above FEI Pony
  • 63% or above FEI Junior 
  • 62% or above FEI Young Rider
  • 61% or above FEI Grand Prix 
Riders under the age of 21 and over the age of 11 as of 1/1/24
Dressage Western Australia Reserve Squad
  • Horse/Rider combinations must achieve an aggregate score of 64% or above in the Big Tour,
  • 64% or above the Medium Tour
  • Or 65% or above in the Small Tour
  • Horse may be of any age.
  • Combination must be based permanently in Western Australia.