OUR STORY

EPA was founded by Julia Battams in 2017 from a need for a structured program for people with disability or recovering from illness or injury to engage with or return to involvement in equine sport. Since this time, EPA has evolved to become a Public Benevolent Institution endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) governed by its Constitution and Board of Directors. Equine Pathways Australia Ltd. is also accredited as a Paralympics Australia Centre for Paralympic Preparation.

Julia, now the Program Executive Manager, has responsibility to the EPA Board of Directors for managing and delivering EPA’s program to participants. Julia is supported by a team of specialised service providers who have been involved in Equestrian sport for many years, not only in able-bodied sport, but also in Riding for the Disabled, High Performance and Paralympic sport. Between them they have coached riders at all levels and have been in head coach or management and support roles at 10 Paralympics Games, 15 World Championships and countless other international events.

Equine Pathways Australia headquarters are currently located in Narre Warren North Victoria and has satellite programs in each State for participants nationally.

A FULL LIFE THROUGH EQUINE SPORTS

our vision

At Equine Pathways Australia, success looks like:

  • A Para-equestrian participation and competition pathway for all abilities
  • Integrated centres of excellence throughout Australia
  • A highly respected sustainable athlete & equine national development program
  • Equine industry wide recognition and utilization of athletes with a disability as a vocational resource
  • Participants and supporters that are engaged, loyal and supportive

TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
ENGAGE IN EQUINE SPORT & ACTIVITIES

our mission

We are striving to achieve this through

  • Integrated sporting and community participation programs
  • Integrated high-performance sporting programs
  • The identification and creation of vocational pathways

our values

Care of our Athletes, Volunteers, Staff and Horses:

  • We will provide a safe and accessible physical environment where everyone feels part of a community
  • We will act in a way that contributes to positive mental and physical wellbeing
  • We will act when we see others are struggling
  • We will share and celebrate each other’s successes

Ethical:

  • We will do what is right and support others who do likewise
  • We will not discriminate on any basis and will accept everyone for who they are

Respect :

  • We will treat others fairly and without prejudice
  • We will embrace diversity and encourage cohesion

Value for our Sponsors:

  • We will work to ensure that funds raised directly benefit our clients
  • We will leverage technology and work efficiently to minimise administration expenses
  • We will work in partnership with our sponsors to provide the value for our clients

Commitment:

  • We will do what we say we will
  • We will be supportive of each other to achieve everyone’s goals
  • We are committed to making people lives better

Integrity:

  • We will be honest, trusting and forthright
  • We will stand up for what is right