People in Our Clubs
Our clubs are more than just places to ride – they are communities. The way we treat each other, on and off the field, shapes the culture of our sport and ensures a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone.
For volunteer specific resources visit: VOLUNTEERS
Our Club Culture
We are committed to creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere where:
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Everyone feels respected and valued
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Riders, coaches, volunteers, and families work together
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Safety, fairness, and enjoyment are at the heart of everything we do
Behaviour & Expectations
The way we behave sets the standard for our clubs. We ask all members, parents, and supporters to:
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Show respect to riders, horses, officials, and volunteers
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Support fair play and good sportsmanship
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Lead by example, especially around younger members
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Keep communication positive and constructive
| EWA CULTURE & BEHAVIOUR CAMPAIGN |
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| This campaign highlights core values integral to our sport, guiding members, officials, organisers, and volunteers. We ask club and event organisers to include our 'Values Flyer' in programs, pack, or as posters at events, reinforcing our sports priciples for a united and consistent approach. | |
| EWA Values Flyer.pdf | Download |
| EWA Values Flyer.png | Download |
| EA CAMPAIGN | |
| Ride by the rules | Click Here |
| Esafety and cyberbullying | Click Here |
| Mental health | Click Here |
| Child safety | Click Here |
| Clean Sport | Click Here |
Mental Health & Wellbeing
We recognise that mental health is just as important as physical health. Our clubs are encourage to:
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Open conversations about wellbeing
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Checking in on each other, especially during stressful times
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Making use of resources and support networks available through [link to mental health resources or True Sport if you use it]
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Balancing training, competition, and rest to support overall wellbeing
| MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM | |
| R U OK? CAMPAIGN | |
| How to ask? | Click Here |
| Every day resources | Click Here |
| 2026 Free resources | Click Here |
| STARICK | |
| Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation Program | Click Here |
Sideline Behaviour
Parents, families, and supporters play an important role in setting the tone of competitions and training. We ask everyone to:
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Cheer for effort, not just results
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Respect official's decisions
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Encourage rather than criticise
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Remember that equestrian sport is built on learning and enjoyment
| SPORTWEST SIDELINE BEHAVIOUR CAMPAIGN | |
| The SportWest Sideline Behaviour Initiative is here to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable playing the sport they love. It isn't an easy topic and it will take a coomitmen from us and the community to improve sideline behaviour. There's no place for poor sideline behaviour. Let us play! | |
| True Sport, Powered by SportWest Sideline Behaviour - Youtube | Click Here |
| Sideline Behaviour Initiative | Click Here |
| Respectful Behaviours - Sport Case Study here! | Click Here |
Sport Integrity
Integrity is about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. We uphold:
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Honesty and fairness in competition
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Safe and respectful treatment of horses and people
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Zero tolerance for bullying, harassment, or discrimination
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Compliance with club, state, and national sport policies
| INTEGRITY | |
| Sport Integrity | Click Here |
| EA Integrity Hotline | Click Here |
| WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC) | |
| WWCC Online Services | Click Here |
Inclusivity
Our clubs are for everyone. We welcome diversity and are committed to:
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Providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, background, or ability
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Celebrating different experiences and perspectives
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Building a community where all members feel they belong
| SPORT4ALL | |
| Sport4All is a multi-award-winning program with national recognition, dedicated to enhancing inclusivity in sports by working with and supporting local sporting clubs, schools, and communities to embrace diversity and create opportunities for people with disability. | |
| Sport Program for clubs | Click Here |
| SPORT INCLUSION AUSTRALIA | |
| Sport Inclusion Australia, formerly AUSRAPID, is a national sporting organisation established in 1986 to assist the inclusion of people with an intellectual impairment into the mainstream community using sport as the medium. Sport Inclusion Australia has worked within the Australian sporting sector with outstanding success and is proud of the increasing numbers of sporting organisations and clubs taking responsibility for inclusion with the focus on ability and based on social inclusion principles. | |
| For athlete | Click Here |
