Be InvolvedEquestrian sports build in our Glennie riders the qualities of self-discipline, motivation, responsibility and attention to detail. Girls can enjoy the sense of achievement that comes from working hard for a personal goal and the camaraderie of working in a team.

Glennie equestrians have been consistently successful competing as a team in Equestrian Australia (EA) recognised disciplines of dressage; show jumping; eventing; showman; and combined training and showing in the Interschool Queensland (IQ) competition. The Glennie Equestrian team competes against other schools in the Darling Downs and the Queensland Championships. They can potentially ride for Queensland at the National Championships.

Girls must be prepared to work hard as a team on weekends and often during the holidays. Competing can involve a significant amount of travel. In return, they will have great fun as part of a friendly and inclusive team.

Who can join?Girls over seven years of age can join the team and compete in the IQ Primary competition. Older girls compete in the Secondary competition and there are major prizes in these divisions. As a whole, the team competes for the IQ Champion School Trophy.

Boarders are most welcome to join the team and the GEST President can advise boarder parents about how both horse and rider can be managed remotely.

SupportParents play an important role in the success of the team and they are encouraged to join the Glennie Equestrian Supporters Team (GEST).

The most important role of Glennie Equestrian team parents is to be involved in assisting on training days and at qualifying events.

The GEST’s Team Convenor and Training Day Co-ordinator are experienced parents who are able to answer most questions regarding the IQ competitions. In addition, a Glennie staff member is the Equestrian Co-ordinator who manages the girls’ regular meetings.

RegistrationThe competitions in which the Glennie Equestrian team participates are governed by Interschool Queensland and Equestrian Queensland and annual registration with each of these governing bodies for both riders and horses is mandatory.

The rules, regulations and information handbooks for IQ and EA can be found on their websites and it is recommended that girls and parents read these regulations before joining the team.

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A family’s perspectiveTwelve years of Glennie Equestrian have taught our three daughters much about teamwork, the importance of team spirit and has brought our family together. Together, we have learnt, trained, groomed, packed and unpacked, managed, volunteered, cheered, camped, supported, bonded, celebrated, commiserated, won and lost. We have made lifelong friends. We have loved the fact that all Glennie girls are one team, irrespective of year level. This has meant that our girls have had role models who have looked out for them year after year, at all School events, not just equestrian. The support and encouragement from School staff has been amazing. Money cannot buy what our girls have learnt about respect, humility and resilience, and how to cope with loss when it is completely out of their control. Riding and caring daily for a horse, and working within this team, has also brought them self confidence and taught them about responsibility towards something greater than themselves. When our school journey ends, we will look back at all the wonderful memories created within the Glennie Equestrian Team, with nothing but fondness, appreciation and pride.The Willmington family

NominationsAll riders are responsible for their own nominations for events at their own expense. There are specific rules for nominating into the State competition and some planning is needed. It is extremely important for girls to keep records of registrations, performances and score sheets. These records are required in order to nominate for State competition.

TrainingThe team holds regular training days with instructors teaching flatwork, dressage, show jumping and cross country. Presentation and general information days are also held throughout the year. In addition, girls are expected to dedicate their own time to additional training. There are Toowoomba Equestrian clubs that can assist with lessons.

Be Informed

Once enrolled, girls and parents keep up to date with key dates, details of training

days, qualifier events and competitions via emails from the Equestrian Co-ordinator.

Additional information is available on the School’s

intranet.

www.glennie.qld.edu.au

GLENNIE EQUESTRIAN SUPPORTERS TEAMMany hands make light work when it comes to running equestrian competitions and raising funds to help support the Glennie equestrian girls with training and competing. Parents of Glennie riders are encouraged to become involved with GEST which generally meets at the commencement of each term. The group’s main aim is to raise funds for our riders to help with training and competing, to provide a social and information network for parents and to assist with running competitions.

E: gest@glennie.qld.edu.au

Horses, gear and uniformsHorse owners know that all equestrian sport can be costly. However, it is not necessary to have the most expensive horse or the newest gear. Perfect presentation of horse and rider using clean, well-maintained gear, the correct uniform and a great attitude are more important.

All aspects of being part of the Glennie Equestrian team are at the rider’s expense. This includes providing their own horse, agistment, transport, training, coaching, nominations, competitions, uniforms, gear, insurance, veterinary costs, shoeing and dentistry.

AwardsGirls can win awards for individual and team performances at IQ competitions. Based on these results girls may be considered for the IQ Annual Equestrian Awards.

School Colours are also awarded to girls who meet certain criteria.

As well as performance based awards, coaches’ awards are presented at the Glennie School Sports Awards.

Have funThe Glennie Equestrian team always aims to achieve well and if our members improve their skills, build a team spirit and have some fun, then the aims of the team have been met.