Equestrian Australia Endurance Committee - FEI Officials & Veterinarians Survey 2021

FEI Endurance - Australia

Equestrian Australia's Endurance Committee (EAEC) is keen to gather feedback from current, past and prospective FEI Officials & Veterinarians to understand the benefits and barriers to becoming an FEI Endurance Official.

Becoming an FEI Official and participating in this great sport can be personally rewarding in many ways. Our sport values your contribution, without your efforts our exceptional riders and homegrown, talented horses have very limited opportunities to be able to compete on the International stage.

We hope you will assist us in understanding how we can build on our pool of FEI Endurance Officials by providing feedback through this survey.

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* 1. Your contact details

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. I am

A Current FEI Official

Past FEI Official

Interest in becoming an FEI Official

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* 3. If you are a current or past Official what is your level of qualification?

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* 4. What do you personally find are the benefits of being an FEI Official?

It is personally satisfying to be part of an FEI event as I am contributing to the sport of Endurance Riding

I learn new skills as an official and I like to keep up to date

I see my contribution assists others to be able to compete on the International stage

I am proud of our ‘home bred’ Riders and Horses and would like to see Australia continue to medal on the International Stage

Travel the world and participate in International Endurance Events

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are the barriers to being an FEI Official?

It is time-consuming to do the required training

There are not enough rides in Australia to keep my qualification current and/or advance my qualifications

The cost of keeping my accreditation current is prohibitive as I pay for this personally

There are not enough education forums to be able to gain further accreditation

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What could be done to encourage more people to become Officials and/ or for you to retain and advance your qualification?

EA to facilitate Education forums

Funding assistance to attend FEI courses

EA/AERA to promote the benefits of becoming an Official

Provide communication on how to become an official and what is involved

Remote Education eg Zoom to reduce the cost and time travel commitment for training

Other (please specify)

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* 7. I am

interested in becoming and Official

interested in renewing my qualifications

interested in advancing my qualifications

not interested

Answer 'Yes' here if you would like to form part of a contact list for EAEC or would like further information on how to become an FEI Offical