Isabel Githa Ross COLES

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  Noted events in her life were:

1. VALE - Isabel Coles: Article remembering the life of Isabel Coles, 1999, Adelaide, South Australia. VALE

Miss Isabelle Coles M.B.E

Miss Isabelle Coles, a highly respected former
founding member of the EPA (SA Branch) has passed
away, she was; 76 years of age.

Miss Coles who served the EFA for more than 20
years was also a founding member of the Gawler
Three Day Event, the South Australian Showjumping
Club, who conducted shows on Coles family land at
Pooraka and was also a delegate to both the State
and Federal Olympic Councils. She was also highly
respected as a showjumping Course Designer and
Judge and officiated at local and Royal shows all over
the country.

Her administrative skills were no more apparent that
when as Honorary Director of Expo 1975 she was
responsible for the organisation of one of the truly
great horse spectaculars ever seen in this country.

Expo 1975, which included a horse parade down King
William Street to the Adelaide Oval, showjumping at
the Alberton Oval, dressage, hack and pony club
championships, was highlighted by a visit from
Princess Anne who accepted an invitation from Miss
Coles. Following Expo 1975, Miss Coles was
deservedly awarded the M.B.E

Sadly, in August 1977 the EFA Committee chaired by
Miss Coles were removed from office following a vote
taken at a special General Meeting. On that night,
many would say a lady of enormous talent and
integrity was lost to the Equestrian Federation.