Vale Brian Leslie Slack OAM

Equestrian South Australia (ESA) marks the passing of Brian Leslie Slack OAM.

ESA acknowledges Brian’s significant years of service and offers its deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Brian Slack and his family have contributed significantly to equestrian sport in South Australia for many years covering a range of capacities.

Gary Slack notes: “my father served on EA Boards at both State and Federal levels amongst nine different Equestrian organisations”.

Greg Rolton expressed the following: “On behalf of the Adelaide Equestrian Festival I would like to express our sympathy for the loss of Brian Slack. Brian was a long-time supporter of equestrian sport through his family company Bonnetts Saddlery. Brian played a major role in the transition of South Australia’s premier Three-Day Event from Gawler to the heart of Adelaide in the East Parklands. Brian will be sadly missed, and our thoughts and affection go out to his family in this difficult time”.

Whilst the Adelaide Three-Day may be his best-known contribution to equestrian sports, he also supported many high-profile riders and teams such as the ESA Interschool team for several years. He was always a positive presence at most major equestrian events in South Australia for many years.

ESA wishes to advise its members that the funeral and celebration of life proceedings for Brian Slack will be held at Gartrell Uniting Church, Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park SA, on Friday 4 August 2023, at 1pm.

If you are unable to attend in person, there will be a livestream option by logging in https://livestream.com/accounts/8710393/events/10916350. In lieu of flowers the Slack family asks that you please consider a donation to Cancer Council SA.

Respectfully,

SCOTT DONNER - Equestrian SA Chairperson