Russ is currently the Chairman of 7-Eleven Food Stores in Australia. At the 2000 Olympic Games Russ was the event commentator and is also the commentator at Melbourne and Adelaide 3 Day Events. Russ remains as a Director of Team Equestrian. Dressage Selectors Announced The Equestrian Federation of Australia has announced the selection of the Dressage Selectors for 2001-2004. The National Dressage Committee Selection Panel tallied the votes from each of the states, with the outcome being the decisive election of the above 5 candidates.
Selectors are also responsible for selection national elite and talent squads.
New Young Rider Showjumping Squad and Eventing Squads Announced. The FEI has announced that Australia will longer be included in the World Dressage Challenge, stating that Australia is no longer considered a developing country. The National Dressage Committee together with the EFA National Office have fought very long and hard to get the FEI to reverse their decision, unfortunately without success. The National Dressage Committee would like to express their deep regret at the FEI s decision, and are very sorry that we have lost this event. The National Dressage Committee will be endeavouring throughout the year to consider a program that will allow the concept of this type of event to continue in Australia, and ask that all States persevere with their calendars with respect to WDC qualifiers.