Equimillion Country Series
The Equimillion Country Series is a series of events featuring a new class of Equestrian called the Equimillion New Star Thoroughbred Class. The class is for horses that have retired from racing within the calendar year of the event.
Eg: Event date: 1st April 2024 – horse retired after 1st April 2023
Equimillion New Star Thoroughbred Class will launch into the Equimillion Country Series across New South Wales throughout EA affiliated events. Competitors will be able to win a share in $5000 in each class.
Equimillion New Star Thoroughbred class competition entry fees apply and must be entered directly to the EA affiliated event featuring the NST class.
1st CIGAR BAR – Alisa Moir
2nd NATURE STRIP – Kathy O’Hara
3rd DAWN FLIGHT – Sarah Crisp
4th STERNTALER NORTHERN LIGHTS – Martina Kovacs
5th MAHOMES – Alison Ostenfeld
1st GOLD PEGASUS – Rebecca Bates
2nd ZAAKI – Charlie Richardson
3rd NAUGHTY NIGE – Martina Kovas
4th MAHOMES – Alison Ostenfield
5th Sizzle Nickel – Tara Sheridan
2024 Bare Equestrian Horse of the Year
1st COSTA MAYA – Abbey Lonsdale
2nd IAMA PRINCESS – Rebecca Dunn
3rd GARRISON – Tina Williams
4th SCALLOPINI – Grace Tyson
5th BYZANTIUM – Brooke Howe
1st FIREMAN – Sarah Farraway
2nd BIG WATER – Ella Dennis
3rd IAMA PRINCESS – Rebecca Dunn
4th SAGRADO – Hayley Gwilliam
5th TIGET LILY YEAR – Stephanie Mackillop
For each event, the following prizemoney will be paid:
COMPETITION CLASS REQUIREMENTS
Dressage – Preliminary 1.2
The combination has to show the horses three paces at walk, trot and canter as well as smooth transitions within and between these paces.
Refer to EA Dressage Rules and Regulations
Dressage Rules & Tests | Equestrian Australia
Link to Preliminary 1.2 Test THE EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA INC
Show Thoroughbred – Set Workout
The combination should move with balance, elegance, lightness, correctness, and with the right rhythm for the gait.
Please refer to EA Show Horse Rules and Regulations
Show Horse | Equestrian Australia
Link to the Showing workout
Showjumping – 80cm Course
The objective is to test the combination’s skill, accuracy and training over the sequence of jumps in the perfect time. If any part of the obstacle is knocked down or if the horse refuses a jump Penalties are accumulated.
Refer to EA Jumping Rules & Regulations
Jumping Rules & Regulations | Equestrian Australia
Link to the Showjumping course plan
Eventing – EvA80
Testing the speed, stamina and jumping ability of the horse, as well as the rider’s knowledge of pace and the use of his horse over three phases dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
Eventing Rules & Regulations | Equestrian Australia
Link to the Eventing phases – TBC
All competitors entering into these classes across the Equimillion Country Series must confirm that the horse/s competing meet the Equimillion NSW eligibility.
Horse must have a base or full registration with EA and riders be members of their state branch.
A Retirement Certificate can be issued to the competitors on request by emailing equimillion@racingnsw.com.au and will be provided as proof of retirement date to the event.