FINALIST PROFILE
2021 EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Michelle Debenham
MEET MICHELLE
Michelle is an FEI level 3 Technical Delegate and has officiated at numerous FEI events both here and in the UK including the unique distinction of being assistant TD at Badminton.
Locally Michelle has brought her experience and knowledge to a range of events including Pakenham Horse Trials and Geelong Horse Trials. Michelle has a vast range of experience including that of competitor, parent of a competitor, OC member and top level International Official.
Michelle is willing to share her knowledge widely and was an educator at Eventing Officials education courses in Victoria and Tasmania. Notably she led the engagement, during the COVID-19 competition shutdown, of Eventing officials and other interested parties in a series of highly informative “Zoom meetings” as part of the The Australian Eventing Forum which now has over 200 members.