News and Updates
AERA Database Subcommittee Position
The AERA Database Subcommittee is looking for a new member following the resignation of long-term member Anita Fortsch. A very big thanks is extended to Anita for her sustained support of the Database SC and for her hard work over many years supporting the members and non-members through the develop...
Read MoreAustralian Riders at Al Ula
AERA would like to congratulate Andrea Laws-King riding Carlita D’Armani, Hannah Cossor riding Hafid Al Badr and Jodie Salinas riding Awarran Parks Druids Shadow for their successful completion in the Fursan Cup CEI 2* 120km event in Al Ula in KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
Andrea Laws-King
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Read MoreThanks and best wishes for the festive season and for 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, I write to express my thanks to the Australian endurance community for their contributions to our sport through the year.
Despite the difficult economic times, Divisional (state) memberships held up pretty well in 2023 with about the same numbers as in 2022. While this is ...
Read MoreOnline Memberships Renewals
AERA is introducing a new Online Membership Renewal module to AERA Online for the 2024 membership year. From 1 January 2024 members will be able to renew their memberships digitally, update their contact and address details and manage their FEI/EA membership information, all from the comfort of thei...
Read MoreAdverse Analytical Finding – Stirling’s Classic, Queensland
Australian Endurance Riders Association (AERA) advises that there were two adverse analytical findings involving prohibited substances from samples taken at the Stirling’s Classic event held on 30 April 2023.
Two horses tested positive to the prohibited substance Salicylic Acid above the threshold ...
Read MoreTQ23 Swabbing Outcome
The AERA is pleased to advise that all 13 swabbing samples gathered at TQ23 have returned a negative analysis. This refers to controlled medications and banned substances. These are reported on the Equestrian Australia website.
Testing of horses for prohibited substances as listed on the ...
Read MoreAERA Awards presented at TQ23
AERA Awards presented at TQ23 included our annual recognition of riders and horses for distance and points achievements. Also included were a number of personal achievements.
AERA acknowledges the commitment and dedication given by riders in achieving these awards for themselves and for their...
Read MoreAdverse Analytical Finding - Tasmanian State Championships
Australian Endurance Riders Association (AERA) advises that an adverse analytical finding involving prohibited substances at the Tasmanian State Championships held on 18 November 2022.
A horse tested positive to the prohibited substance Levamisole.
The AERA rules required the disciplinary pro...
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