Should you be accepted as a Dressage South Australia Youth Development Squad or Emerging Riders Squad member, you will be expected to:
• Abide by the principles of the FEI Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse at all times.
• Learn and abide by the rules of our sport (found in the FEI/Equestrian Australia Rules for Dressage, the Equestrian Australia General Regulations and Code of Conduct) and respect the decision/s of officials. www.fei.org and www.equestrian.org.au
• Be fair, respectful, considerate and honest in all dealings with others including but not limited to fellow riders, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and spectators.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and punctuality; be courteous, kind and always set a good example in dress and high personal behaviour standards.
• Accept responsibility for your actions and be a positive role model and ambassador for the sport of Dressage.
• Not tolerate acts of aggression or harassment towards people or horses.
• Care for and respect any clothing/equipment provided to you as a Dressage South Australia Squad Member.
• Always acknowledge, thank and respect sponsors and their involvement in the Squad and our sport.
• Understand the Equestrian Australia Social Media Policy of the organisation and any ramifications that may arise from breaches of that policy. To view the policy in full:
https://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/Equestrian_Australia_Social_Media_Policy_February2018.pdf
Work equally hard for yourself and your fellow riders. Be prepared to set goals to help you achieve your aims and ambitions.
• Be prepared to make a long-term commitment to the Squad and the values that drive it.
• Squads are selected from horse/pony and rider combinations. Should, at any time, a situation arise that may impact your eligibility to be a member of the Squad, for example you or your horse are injured and unable to compete for a period greater than three months; your horse is sold; or your behaviour is such that it places the reputation of the Squad and/or any sponsor at risk, the Dressage South Australia committee reserves the right to review your position on the squad. It is important that you notify the State Squad and High-Performance Coordinator dressage@equestriansa.com.au of injury or sale of a horse/pony as a priority.
I have read these conditions and agree to abide by them.