MEMBER VOTING
2021 Equestrian Victoria
LIFETIME SERVICE TO EQUESTRIAN SPORT
This award recognises outstanding and extraordinary dedication in the sporting arena and contributions that have had a positive impact on the Victorian equestrian sector over a number of years. It recognises those who have consistently gone above and beyond behind the scenes. It rewards those who have generously dedicated themselves to the sport but whose achievements aren’t necessarily recognised by being on a podium or being in the media spotlight. They are that ‘go-to’ person who is both respected and admired for who they are and what they have achieved.
The winner of this award will be someone who has made an impact over a long period of time for the love of the sport, not the glory.
The award recognises achievements over multiple years and is NOT restricted to the current membership year.
MEET OUR 2021 FINALISTS
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The information contained in the finalist profiles is based on wording supplied by the nominator/s. Equestrian Victoria has taken reasonable measures to ensure it is true and correct, however, take no responsibility for misleading or inaccurate facts, and is not liable for any loss or damage which may arise as a result.
Alfred Parsons
JUMPING
Angela Dobbin
JUMPING
Beverley Shandley
EVENTING
Catherine Shelley
MULTIPLE
CHRIS WALLIS
EVENTING
Des Russell
JUMPING
Garry Baxter
JUMPING
Graeme Barker
MULTIPLE
Jan Smith
DRESSAGE
Jeremy Roberts
SHOW HORSE
Lindy Young
MULTI-DISCIPLINE
Michelle Debenham
EVENTING
Peter Dunne & Glenn Fryer – ‘Longvue’
DRESSAGE
Peter Gardiner
SHOW HORSE
Tim Haworth
JUMPING
Wendy Abey
JUMPING
2020 EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA LIFETIME SERVICE TO EQUESTRIAN SPORT
JUMPING
PAUL WILLIAMS
Paul Williams never stops helping and is one of the ‘good’ guys in the equestrian world.
Paul has been involved in Equestrian sports since he was a teenager, firstly as a rider and competitor and then as a coach, course builder, commentator and administrator. Paul has been heavily involved with committees being a past president of Port Philip show jump club and an EV representative for that club amongst others. He was involved in the Victorian young rider squads since their inception and has played a guiding role in the progress and development of the squads and in making them the huge success they are today. His significant contribution to these squads and the show jumping subcommittee has helped them produce Olympians, World Cup winners and many Grand Prix riders.
Paul has travelled around Australia and overseas as Chef d’Equipe for many teams as well as a mentor for son Matthew who has represented his country on many occasions. He has been part of the organising committee for the extremely successful Australian Championships held at Werribee Park. He is a man of vision but always has the riders and competitors interests at heart making him very approachable and easy to talk to if answers are needed. Living a distance from Werribee Park means many hours spent travelling for meetings and setups, time which is given selflessly for the improvement of the sport.