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apply to educate

for 2024

apply to be an educator at equitana in 2024

BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION BELOW, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE EDUCATION PROGRAM AND FACILITIES.

Participation in the EQUITANA education program is highly sought after. Participation is unpaid. Through their involvement with EQUITANA educators receive marketing and promotional value.
Feature in the ‘Educator Classroom’ by submitting an article or video that will be featured on the website.
All education sessions are purely for education and information (not for commercial sales, product launches, etc.). No handouts or marketing collateral (including display of arena banners) is allowed before, during and after presentations. Educators may wear their branded clothing during their presentations.
Educators will receive 2 Official Educator Access passes to the event as well as 4 General Admission tickets (valid for individual access to a single day of the event)
The submission of this form does not guarantee the applicant a position in the EQUITANA Melbourne 2024 education program.
Previous participation at an EQUITANA event also does not guarantee a position in the EQUITANA Melbourne 2024 education program; if you have applied in the past you still need to submit a new application.
Applicant information is for the use of Equine Productions (organisers of EQUITANA Melbourne) only, and will not be disclosed to any third party.

For any further enquires, please contact Sue McKay at sue.m@equineproductions.com.au.

KEY INFORMATION FOR EDUCATORS

EDUCATOR PHOTO

THE ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIRES A PHOTO/IMAGE TO BE UPLOADED.

Please provide a high resolution (high quality) portrait jpg image, which is the shape we'll be using on the website and other promotional materials.
An interesting photo captures people’s attention so a photo of you with a horse or practising your craft is suggested, ideally with your face clearly visible.
To allow for cropping if required, please try to supply a photo that has more space around the photo, rather than part of your head or the content of the photo being cropped out of the frame.

PRESENTATION TIMES

Standard length of each session is 45 minutes
Please make sure your proposed topic is structured for a 45 minute session

PRESENTATION AREAS & FACILITIES

There are three types of presentation areas planned for EQUITANA.
Please ensure you plan your presentation based on the following AV availability.

CLASSROOM

1 headset and mic
1 hand held mic
1 projector screen
1 Windows 10 Laptop with USB, DVD and CD playback capabilities, with Office Suite (word, excel, powerpoint)

RUBBER ARENA

1 headset and mic
1 hand held mic
1 projector screen or big screen TV
Lecturn
1 Windows 10 Laptop with USB, DVD and CD playback capabilities, with Office Suite (word, excel, powerpoint)

SAND ARENAS

1 headset/hands free mic
1 hand held mic

HORSES AND STABLING

Educators are to provide own horse/s for their presentations.
International presenters will be provided assistance with sourcing suitable horse from the Event Organiser.
There is limited stabling available at the venue. Information will be provided to educators closer to the event.
If you are accepted to the program, you will have an opportunity to nominate 1 – 2 horses for your presentation.

APPLICATION FORM

PRESENTER DETAILS

FULL NAME(Required)

BUSINESS NAME(Required)

MAILING ADDRESS

PHONE(Required)

EMAIL(Required)

WEBSITE

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

YOUTUBE

PRESENTATION DETAILS

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH CATEGORY YOUR PRESENTATION FALLS UNDER.(Required)

Training & Horsemanship

Horse Health/Care

Lifestyle

Hoof Care

Sport

Other

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH SPORT(Required)

PLEASE SPECIFY

TOPIC #1(Required)

200 Words Max

0 of 1200 max characters

TOPIC #2

200 Words Max

0 of 1200 max characters

WHY DO YOU FEEL THIS TYPE OF PRESENTATION IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE EQUITANA AUDIENCE?(Required)

100 Words Max

0 of 800 max characters

PLEASE LIST YOUR QUALIFICATIONS(Required)

HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN YOUR PROFESSION?(Required)

DAYS AVAILABLE FOR PRESENTATION(Required)

Please indicate the day(s) that you would be available to present at EQUITANA Melbourne 2024. Presenters are expected to deliver two sessions.

Thursday 14 Nov

Friday 15 Nov

Saturday 16 Nov

Sunday 17 Nov

PRESENTATION AREA(Required)

Please indicate which demonstration area would be most suited to your presentation:

Classroom

Rubber arena

Sand arena

HAVE YOU ATTENDED EQUITANA AS AN EDUCATOR IN THE PAST?(Required)

Yes

WHICH YEAR/S?

ARE YOU A JUDGE/OFFICIAL FOR ANY EQUINE SPORT DISCIPLINES?(Required)

Yes

WITH WHICH DISCIPLINE/S?(Required)

PLEASE SUPPLY A 200-300 WORD BIOGRAPHY ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN THE EQUINE INDUSTRY(Required)

This will be published on our EQUITANA website

0 of 2000 max characters

PLEASE SUPPLY A 100 WORD MAXIMUM SHORT BIO ABOUT YOURSELF(Required)

This will be used in our printed program.

CO-PRESENTER INFO

FULL NAME

CONTACT NUMBER

WEBSITE (IF APPLICABLE)

DETAILS ABOUT THEIR ROLE WITHIN THE PRESENTATION & BACKGROUND

200 Words Max

0 of 1200 max characters

EQUIPMENT

Poles (6 available)
Cones (12 available)
Jump Blocks (6 available)
Jump Wings
Whiteboard

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT (E.G. CONES, POLES, JUMP BLOCKS, ETC.) THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING ALONG TO USE IN YOUR PRESENTATION?

Please list and describe the pieces of equipment below, including storage dimensions and their purpose of use.

ARE YOU PROVIDING YOUR OWN HORSE?(Required)

Yes

REFERENCES

FULL NAME(Required)

BEST CONTACT NUMBER/EMAIL(Required)

PHOTO(Required)

Please attach a photo of yourself in your normal work environment; ensure that the photo is in jpg format and over 1MB (1000KB) in size, showing your face clearly. Please also attach a photo of your co-presenter (if any) in your normal work environment; ensure that the photo is in jpg format and over 1MB (1000KB) in size, showing face clearly.

Max. file size: 10 MB.

AGREEMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS(Required)

I agree to the Education Program terms & conditions

• Participation in the EQUITANA education program is highly sought after. Participation is unpaid. Through their involvement with EQUITANA educators receive marketing and promotional value.
• All education sessions are purely for education and information (not for commercial sales, product launches, etc.). No handouts or marketing collateral (including display of arena banners) is allowed before, during and after presentations. Educators may wear their branded clothing during their presentations.
• Educators will receive 2 Official Educator Access passes to the event as well as 4 General Admission tickets (valid for individual access to a single day of the event)
• The submission of this form does not guarantee the applicant a position in the EQUITANA Melbourne 2024 education program.
• Previous participation at an EQUITANA event also does not guarantee a position in the EQUITANA Melbourne 2024 education program; if you have applied in the past you still need to submit a new application.
• Applicant information is for the use of Equine Productions (organisers of EQUITANA Melbourne) only, and will not be disclosed to any third party.