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Posted by on Jun 21, 2022 in Newsflashes |

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Passports and Testing

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Passports and Testing

The welfare of the horse and our athletes are of paramount importance to the SAEF. We have embarked on various initiatives to ensure education regarding the welfare of the horse and compliance in terms of the Code of Conduct of the horse (as contained in the SAEF Veterinary Rules and General Rules and Regulations) To the extent that a discipline wants to test either equines and/or humans at an event, this must go via the SAEF, upon which we will agree on a SAEF testing veterinarian or get SAIDS to handle human testing. No testing may go ahead without consulting the SAEF via Robyn van Rooyen on fei.admin@saef.org.za. Furthermore, Veterinarians and Welfare Officers will be scheduled on a regular basis to attend equestrian events and it is imperative for you to inform your athletes that all horses competing at an event MUST have their passports with them at all times (physical passport, NOT photograph) for a spot check by these Welfare officers. There will be consequences for passports not...

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Posted by on May 16, 2022 in Newsflashes |

Opportunity for Previously Disadvantaged Athletes

Opportunity for Previously Disadvantaged Athletes

Good day DSA members, Opportunity for Previously Disadvantaged Athletes to compete at the Group IX Dressage Team Inter Regionals and Dressage SA Champs as part of a Provincial Development Novice Team I am sure you have already received the attached EOI (Expression of Interest) from your club. Exciting news: We are still finalizing the budget we have for this project but please note we will be assisting towards the following expenses for our selected PDA’s: Transport to SA Champs Stabling at SA Champs Accommodation Entry fee (if applicable TBC) Team gear Boot camp Coaching before SA Champs Once we have the EOI (no later than 20 May), we will have an idea of the number of riders, and can then allocate a budget accordingly. This project is a great stepping stone for future dressage riders that haven’t had the opportunity. This project will be conducted with the utmost integrity and in an honest and ethical manner. We look forward to receiving your EOI no later the 20 May 2022.  Please feel free to contact me. Click  here...

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