Nicole NEEDS YOUR HELP

Nicole is looking for Sponsors & Supporters to help her towards her training & competition expenses. Your support will help Nicole towards fulfilling her sporting goals of competing successfully in EA, FEI & Para Equestrian Dressage Competitions, as well as helping her towards achieving a higher level of competition at both a National and International standard

 

Support whether it be financial, or via provision of products, goods or services, are all a major support to help Nicole succeed in her future endeavours

 

Nicole's very dedicated at working hard to reach her goals in life.

Unfortunately, there are many expenses associated with her participation in the Equestrian sports of Dressage & Para Equestrian. And even more so now she's competing at a National & International level & has to fully fund her participation in the sport.

 

If you think you can help please go to the

NK Sponsorship page to find out how

 

A bit about Nicole Kullen

In 1996 Nicole contracted Menningacoccal Meningitis Septicemia. Nicole had both lower legs amputated & was left with limited arm movement with no function in both hands & wrists. All of her internal organs were damaged, & she now relies on Peritoneal Dialysis 4 times daily to keep her alive. Plus, there's too many other health problems to mention here.

  

Nicole is a member of the 2010 EA Para Equestrian National Elite Squad & has represented both N.S.W & Australia & has just been selected to represent AUS at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky, USA.

 

Nicole competes regularly in EA & FEI Dressage Competitions & also needs to attend specialized training camps & clinics with her coach & the EA National Squad to maintain her level of training as well as her position on the Elite Squad.

All this is to help Nicole continue her success & to help towards gaining selection for future International & Paralympic Games events.. Plus many competitions in between to get there.

 

 

Nicole is an experienced & determined rider

who's achievements include:

 

In 2010 so far - Nicole Kullen riding Nikshar Nomination won:

* 2010 Equestrian Australia Para Equestrian Gr1b National Champion, Gr1b National Freestyle Champion & National State Teams Champion (as part of NSW Team)

* 2010 EA Para Equestrian Selection Event Gr1b Champion

* Named on the 2010 EA National Para Equestrian Elite Squad & 2010 WEG Shadow Team

* Selected to represent AUS at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky, USA

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Dec 2009 - Nicole riding Nikshar Nomination won the CPEDI3* International Gr1b Champion

 

Sept 2009 - Nicole Kullen riding Nikshar Nomination won the 2009 Equestrian Australia Para Equestrian Gr1b National Champion

 

2009 - Nicole named on the Equestrian Australia National Para Equestrian Elite Squad

 

Awarded the NSW Institute of Sport Ian Thorpe/ Grand Slam International – Outstanding Achievement Female Award at the 2008 NSW Institute of Sport Awards Dinner.
  

Sept 2008 - Nicole was one of five Para Equestrian athletes who represented Australia at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games - Equestrian Events held in Hong Kong.

In March 2008 - Announced as one of the four Para Equestrians athletes nominated to the Australian Paralympic Committee to represent Australia at the 2008 Paralympics in Hong Kong.

 

Awarded The Horse Magazine's 'Eqvalan Rider of the Year' for 2007

  

Represented Australia at the 2007 FEI World Para Equestrian Dressage Championships in held at Hartpury College, United Kingdom. Nicole was one of seven riders who represented Australia at the event. She won a Silver Medal in the Individual Championship, a Bronze Medal in the Individual Freestyle to Music, and a 6th in the Team Test. Nicole was also one of four riders selected to represent Australia in the Teams event, which placed 7th overall. To add to this achievement; Nicole was the only Australian to medal at the event, & the only rider on a borrowed horse to win a medal at the World Championships.

She also won at other competitions whilst over in Britain.

  

Becoming the 2005 RDAA Australian National Dressage Champion

  

 Awarded '2005 Equestrian Federation of Australia NSW RDA Rider of the Year'

  

Represented Australia at 'The First International Combined Festival of Dressage' CPDI4**** International Para Equestrian Competition in Belgium in Sept 2006. This event was also a Paralympic Qualifier event for the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. After a very successful event, achieving a 4th, =4th & 6th, Nicole is now qualified for selection for Beijing.

  

Selected as part of the Paralympic Preparation Dressage Squad (PPP Squad) in 2006 & been selected & part of the RDAA National Dressage Squad since 2002.

  

Represented Australia in the Trans Tasman Challenge (Aus vs NZ) which Australia won at the 2005 RDAA Australian National Dressage Championships

  

& so much more...

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I would not be where I am today without the valuable support of my Sponsors and

Supporters I want to thank my current Sponsors & Supporters

& hopefully welcome some new support.

N.K