EQUESTRIAN VICTORIA REQUESTS WITHDRAWAL OF HER EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE LINDA DESSAU AC, GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA, AS OFFICIAL PATRON.

Equestrian Victoria was honoured that Her Excellency the Governor of Victoria agreed earlier this year to accept patronage of our organisation. Equestrian Victoria holds the Governor and her office in the highest regard. 

Since the announcement of the Governor’s patronage, the Governor and her office have, through no fault of theirs, been drawn into public controversy related to a matter currently before the courts. 

Out of respect for the Governor’s role in our State, the Board of Equestrian Victoria has decided that the appropriate course at this point is to request that the Governor withdraw her patronage.  The Office of the Governor has agreed to this request. The Board of Equestrian Victoria apologises to the Governor for any embarrassment this situation may have caused. 

Our organisation’s immediate focus is the review of our policies and processes and supporting all equestrians to live their equestrian dream. 

Matthew Brown
Chief Executive Officer - Equestrian Victoria