"Supported by the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Paralympic Committee and the Equestrian Australia High Performance Program"

Key elements of Equestrian Queenslands Para-Equestrian programme include:

•                    EDUCATION AND TRAINING - of volunteers and officials to increase their skills and confidence to successfully incorporate coaching and activities to riders with a disability;

•                    CLUB DEVELOPMENT - support to affiliated clubs though Information Sessions and Packages on inclusive practices and adaptive equipment to make riding not only possible, but safer for people with disabilities to participate;

•                    EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS – to provide sustainable programmes for athletes with a disability; to experience the competition atmosphere based on individual rider's requirements;

•                    ATHLETE PATHWAYS – Create a framework which will enable clubs to provide pathways for riders with a disability, move from grass roots participation to elite level competition;

•                    PARTNERSHIPS – Acknowledge and develop relationships with other organisations to link communities and improve utilisation of resources.

Should you have any queries in relation to the new Para-Equestrian programme please contact Sasha or Sam on (07) 3891 6611 or email efaq@efaq.com.au