ABOUT US

BACKGROUND

The discipline of working equitation

The discipline of working equitation was created to celebrate the partnership between horse and rider with a focus on versatility, agility, athleticism and training. Open to all breeds of horse and levels of rider, Australian National Working Equitation upholds the principles of classical dressage.

Working equitation was pioneered by four countries: Italy, Portugal, Spain, and France, with the first International competition being held in 1996. In 2004, the World Association for Working Equitation was established to govern the sport internationally. Since that time, the sport has continued to grow around the world.

GOVERNANCE

Australian National Working Equitation Ltd.

Australian National Working Equitation Limited is the official governing body for working equitation in Australia having signed a Protocol Agreement with the World Association of Working Equitation in 2016.

Current Board

Chair: Andrew Mulligan (New South Wales)

Deputy Chair: Sarah Greene (Victoria)

Director/Secretary: TBA

Director/Treasurer: Ally Mclean (New South Wales)

Director/Communications: Lanie Clark (Victoria)

Director: TBA

Subcommittees

The Board is supported by two subcommittees that assist with the development of working equitation in Australia:

The Technical Subcommittee offer technical expertise in reviewing and developing the rule book as well as providing support and guidance for implementation of activity at a regional level.

The Education and Performance Subcommittee exists to assist with the oversight and responsibilities relating to the development of working equitation judges, coaches and competition.

Governance Documentation

Members are able to access through the MEMBER INFORMATION area copies of Australian National Working Equitation Ltd constitution, subcommittee charters, strategy and policies.

Chair: Andrew Mulligan

(New South Wales)

Andrew has nearly 30 years experience working within the NSW government in natural resource management, agricultural advice, biosecurity and emergency management services. With a passion for the rural community, he is committed to the delivery of services in alignment with financial and regulatory requirements.

Andrew’s history in working equitation started in 2013 with the formation of Mudgee and Districts Working Equitation. Andrew has trained and competed horses to Consagrados 1 level in Australia, his accomplishments include being awarded the 2019 Consagrados 1 ANWE National Championship along with the ANWE 2019 Consagrados 1 HOTY. Andrew also rides and competes in Preliminary and Debutant W with his younger horses.

Andrew has travelled to QLD, WA, VIC and across NSW to judge some beautiful working equitation horses and is looking forward to helping further develop Working Equitation in Australia.

Deputy Chair: Sarah Greene (Victoria)

Sarah has had a love of horses her whole life. Her earlier involvement was through dressage and eventing where she competed and then later supported both her children through pony club to state level and her late husband in EA competition at a high level.

Six years ago, she discovered Working Equitation and believes she has found the ultimate discipline wherein horse and rider can form a great bond through classical training. She also loves the versatility of WE with its four phases and its inclusiveness of riders from various disciplines.

Sarah’s professional background has been in the public health sector working for many years as a Dental Therapist providing dental treatment to school aged children and also as a small business owner and operator.

Sarah is keen to promote and develop Working Equitation within Australia and looks forward to the day when clubs are established in all states and territories.

Director/Communications Officer: Lanie Clark

(Victoria)

Lanie bought her first horse at the age of 16 and used to tell people that she was “just a trail rider”. After joining Working Equitation North East Vic (WENEV) in 2016 she realised that many of the skills needed for trail riding are found in working equitation, and that there was so much more to know and enjoy in this wonderful sport.

Although Lanie’s been in Australia for 30 years, she grew up in Texas where cowboy boots were just regular streetwear. Now happily retired, Lanie has two mini ponies which she uses to explore equine assisted therapy, along with two Tasmanian Smithfield dogs that she is training in agility, which is a lot like maneability!

Lanie has a passion for people and communication and focuses much of her energy to further develop this critical aspect of organisational development within Australian National Working Equitation.

Director/Treasurer: Ally Mclean

(NSW)

Ally grew up in the Pony Club system, taking a shine to eventing and competing up to 1* on thoroughbreds she had trained off the track. After she left school, she groomed and rode for several different disciplines including showing, show jumping, polo, endurance, and camp drafting which has given her exposure and appreciation of several different disciplines. After University, she focused on dressage and took a break from competition. She is looking forward to getting her ASH mare competing in Working Equitation.

Professionally Ally is a Chartered Accountant who runs her own firm in regional NSW. In business she strives to help businesses achieve their goals and brings this same energy to the board. She has also held several positions with not-for-profit organisations over the years from local to state level.

Ally believes in supporting and developing the sport from grass roots level up to high performance. She believes the sport has so much potential and would love to see how far it can go.

Director: TBA