FINALIST PROFILE
2021 EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR FINALIST
LAUREN & GUS BRANIFF
MEET LAUREN & GUS
Lauren and Gus Braniff are involved with the Dressage Victoria Young Rider Squads and Development Program through their daughter Ava, a member of the A Squad.
Gus (day job is a highly respected veterinarian) has a passion for food and offered to take on the catering for Squad Training days. Riders, parents and coaches enjoy gourmet food, both hot and cold, cooked and served with great flair, while observing COVID requirements.
Lauren is Gus’s right hand in both cooking, presentation and shopping (especially at short notice). Together they have value added to the culture of the Squad as everyone has lunch together and it is a great chance to get to know people. They have also managed to slip lots of healthy choice food, suitable for athletes, onto the menu.
Dr. Gus has also presented workshops and Lauren is a psychologist and was set to deliver sports psychology modules but unfortunately the timetable was upset by COVID.
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JUDGING CRITERIA
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