Horse SA Providing the connection between the horse industry (you) and Government – to ensure our horse investment is protected for the future

Our Purpose:

Horse SA is a grass-roots, all-breed, non-discipline specific umbrella organisation dedicated to linking the horse owners and the horse industry of South Australia into a powerful, common voice in order to protect our common horse interests through Government liaisons, and a range of key initiatives. The more we band together the stronger our collective horse industry voice will become.

Why a Horse Council?

South Australia is undergoing growth and development. The “environment” in which we live, work and want to enjoy our horses is constantly changing. Our different levels of government operate in a very “process orientated” way, constantly introducing new laws, consulting, seeking review, requesting industry representatives on committees, undertaking strategic plans, developing policies and updating Acts, Regulations and By-Laws.

Experience has shown that horse owners are some of the first people “crowded out” as we are – well… doing what we love doing best – riding, racing, breeding or just enjoying our horses! As an unintended result, often government overlooks the horse industry, particularly if our industry voice is not acting as one group.

It is very important to be a “Player” in government processes today, to ensure a future for our industry. Horse SA employs an Executive Officer to work with Horse SA members, local horse owners, clubs, organisations and industry bodies to resource, liaise and advocate to government - for our industry

Through Horse SA undertaking tasks – it enables a person to:

1. Keep a horse (planning regulations)
2. Ride & train a horse (community land for clubs/trails/exercise tracks/beaches/road safety)
3. Keep a horse healthy (Biosecurity/education)
4. Get a job with horses (workforce development)
5. Join a club or start a small business (community/industry development)

Collectively these tasks combine to grow our horse industry in this state.

Is your club or small business - or you - a player in the team that is working to protect, foster and grow the horse industry in this state?

Why Should I Join?

1. Because the political environment is changing everyday and without proper representation the horse industry may be subject to unreasonable laws and regulations.

2. Because many laws and regulations are regularly reviewed, and it is important for the horse industry to provide comment, influence decisions, share information and contribute to policy formulation.

3. Because membership is affordable, and a small investment to have horses in our future

4. Because it is the “right thing to do” as a responsible horse owner, business or club!

5. Because information is powerful and the more you understand and the more you know about legislation and regulations the better you will be to protect your investment and our broader horse industry.

6. Because the more individuals who join Horse SA the stronger, louder & more effective the horse industry's voice will become in the political process.

7. Because the relationships between industry sectors, including between racing and non-racing sectors are facilitated on key issues e.g. planning regulations, strategic planning

8. Because promotion of research, protection of public land and other strong causes are supported

What's in it for me?

1. Use of Horse SA staff and office resources to help with your horse interest cause that will have broader benefit for our industry if addressed. Horse SA employs an Executive Officer to assist in legislative, regulatory and policy communications with Government on issues of importance to our members. Horse SA can also seek questions or responses from Government on your behalf. You may also like to write to Government to support causes of other like-minded horse people as promoted on your industry website www.horsesa.asn.au

2. Being part of team with “one voice” to drive change for horse owners everywhere – knowing you are part of a team leading our industry, not following (or getting in the way!)

3. Benefit through unique networking and coalition opportunities as Horse SA works daily across all levels of Government, across a range of horse industry rural, land care, sport & recreation organisations which aim to grow and strengthen our industry, which will have a flow on benefit through shared knowledge, skills and resources.

4. Being a part of the information loop through the Horse SA Email news list, quarterly newsletter and twice yearly public meetings, regular website updates, responses to email & telephone requests.

5. Be a part of, contribute to and benefit from industry publications for education & information including HorsesLandWater Action Planner & Management Guidelines, Horse Riding & Road Safety in Australia, Equestrian Asset Register, Where To Ride, Horse Poo What to Do, Trail Maps which help horse owners better care for their horses, their land and enjoy a safe experience!

How to Join:

1. Online at www.horsesa.asn.au through the online store
2. Download a membership form and fax or post back
3. Telephone the office or arrange to visit and join in person
4. Join at one of our trade fair/information stand sites at special events
5. Pick up a form from any Bonnetts Saddleworld Store
6. Email, Telephone or post in a request to have a membership form posted out to you
7. Ask one of our Management Committee members for a form
8. Take part in one of our joining offers taking place throughout the year – speak to an existing member today!

The Horse Federation of South Australia Inc. - “Horse SA” Executive Officer: Julie Fiedler Mobile: 0402 488 306 Email: horsesa@horsesa.asn.au Websites: www.horsesa.asn.au & www.horseslandwater.com & www.horselog.net www.kidmantrail.org.au

Not-for-profit organisation incorporated in 1999 ABN: 80915 482 672 Office location: In the heart of Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville