Equestrian

Paul Williams Clinic

Paul Williams is a name long synonymous with jumping in Victoria. As a coach for the Young Jump Squad, he has been involved in Equestrian Sport since he was a teenager, first as a rider and competitor, and has been part of the Victorian young rider squads from their inception, playing a guiding role in making them the success they are today. From those early days, he has gone on to fulfil countless roles within our community, including coach, course builder, commentator, and administrator. Paul has also been involved in many committees, including serving as a past president of the Port Phillip Show Jumping Club and as a representative for Equestrian Victoria. He has travelled around Australia and overseas as Chef d’Equipe for many teams and is a mentor for his son, Matt Williams, who has represented Australia on many occasions.Paul is a man of vision; however, he always has the riders’ interests at heart, making him very approachable and easy to talk to. 

(from EA website, Paul Williams Lifetime Service to Equestrian Sport 2020 | EVArena)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a two-day clinic; attendees need to buy a ticket for each day they wish to attend. Attendees will be notified of their clinic time as soon as clinic bookings close.

Equine Studies in Action — Student-Led Freshman’s Showjumping Day

As part of their Year 8 and 9 Equine Studies program, students have taken the reins to plan, promote and deliver a real-world equestrian event — the Freshman’s Showjumping Day on Saturday 16 November.

This practical assessment combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding of event management, animal welfare, risk assessment, teamwork, and community engagement.

From designing promotional materials and preparing arenas to organising entries, sponsorship and catering, students have been involved in every step of the process. Their goal: to create a supportive environment where riders can build confidence and gain experience over a range of heights — from poles on the ground to 130cm — on our professional fibre-surface arena.

The day will also include a sausage sizzle, drinks and icy poles, with proceeds contributing to future Equine Studies projects. Each round is $5.00, with a maximum of three rounds per horse.

This student-led initiative showcases the applied learning focus of the College’s Equine Studies program — fostering leadership, responsibility, and communication skills through authentic, real-world opportunities.

Come along to ride, watch, and support our young event organisers as they put their learning into action!