MASTER COACHES SERIES #9 WRAP UP

The ninth Master Coaches Series evening was a great success with EA NCAS level 2 Coach Philippa Collier putting four eventing riders through their paces demonstrating the concept of training cross country fences over show jumps.

Philippa built a course incorporating bounces, narrow fences, angled rails, a water tray and an apex and coached four riders and horses from inexperienced combinations to FEI 4 Star rider Emily Gray who ended the evening completing the course flawlessly.

Next: Using the Training Scale in Everyday Training up to FEI Level - 10 July

The final EWA Master Coaches Series evening will be held at 7:00pm Wednesday 10 July. EA NCAS Level 3 Dressage Coach Roz Tippett will be presenting on the topic of using the training scale in everyday training to improve the balance, control and preparation of movements for your dressage test.

Register online or email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au for group bookings.

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SEC STABLE FEES TO INCREASE 1 JULY

The SEC will be increasing the cost of stable hire from 1 July 2017. This is a result of EWA's need to comply with City of Swan and Swan River Trust planning regulations regarding the removal of all manure and used bedding from the SEC site. Stable fees for EWA members will now be $20 per day and non-members $40 for the first day and then $20 for additional days.

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HAZEL PITHER MEMORIAL

The Pither Family extends an invitation to the equestrian community to attend a celebration of life service for Hazel Pither to be held at the State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon 6069, on Saturday 15 July at 2:30pm.

2018 FEI CALENDAR APPLICATIONS OPEN

It is now the time of year to send in FEI Calendar Applications for 2018. If you wish to hold an International (FEI) event during 2018, you will need to fill out the application form and return it to Equestrian Australia by Monday 7 August 2017. MORE

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CITY OF SWAN: PEOPLE AT PLACE

Date: 13 July, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Location: Baskerville Hall - Memorial Ave, Baskerville
Price: Free
Registrations: Register Online

This is a good opportunity for clubs operating within the City of Swan to meet local Community Groups and not-for-profit organisations and learn about the Swan Valley Community Centre and LotteryWest Grants.

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MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER COURSE

Date: 20 September, 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Department of Sport & Recreation, Leederville
Price: $60
Registrations: Registration Form

This course is specifically designed for people who wish to be a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) in their sport and recreation organisations and clubs.

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CLUB INSURANCE RENEWALS DUE

Club insurance renewals are now due for 2017-18. Visit the Equestrian Australia Insurance page to download the renewal form.

COACH RENEWALS NOW OPEN

A reminder to Coaches that registration is due for renewal by midnight this Friday. If you do not renew in time you will not have a valid insurance coverage until such a time as you do submit your renewal.

You can now renew your coaching through MyEA Online. You will need to make sure you have access to your renewal documents - First Aid Certificate, Working with Children Check, Coach Activities Form. If you are having trouble with your online renewal, please contact Whitney Chapple (EA Pathways Administrator) on whitney.chapple@equestrian.org.au .

D’ARCY SLATER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Open to young athletes aged 10-25. D'Arcy was a talented young sportsman and academic, playing football, swimming and tennis at Guildford Grammar School, and the sporting scholarships have been set up by the Foundation to provide means for young West Australians to realise their potential in sport. Applications close 7 July. MORE

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JUMPING SQUAD FUNDING NOW OPEN

Applications are now open for Round 1 of Jumping WA Funding Support for events that occurred March - July 2017 (to include Yalambi Classic/Bunbury SJ Classic/Busselton Winter Classic/GCEC). Entry fee rebates of up to $400 per horse are available. Applications close 22 August. MORE

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HIGH PERFORMANCE FORUM & WORKSHOP

Date: 22 July, 9:00am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email the Registration Form to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au by Monday 19 July.

This event is FREE and COMPULSORY for La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes. Topics for the lectures are:

• Sports Nutritionist David Bryant – Ensuring you are consuming a nutrient dense diet to maximise your performance in all facets of life.
• Sports Psychologist Adrian Schonfield – Understanding the values, attitudes and behaviours that are required by Equestrian athletes. 
• Personal Trainer Kirsty Holmes - Understanding strength and fitness for Equestrian athletes.

Registrations for the workshop are now open at www.nominate.com.au to EA NCAS coaches and other invited athletes on a pathway to state representation ($77.00 fee applies). La Noir High Performance athletes do not need to register online but are encouraged to invite their coaches to attend.

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JUMPING SQUAD APPLICATIONS & UPDATE FORMS

Applications are now open for the La Noir Saddleworld EWA Jumping High Performance Squads.

Current jumping squad athletes are expected to submit a competition update every 6 months. The deadline to submit updates is 4:00pm 10 July (Monday following GCEC). Failure to submit an update will result in removal from the squad so we suggest submitting these early!

Application and update forms available via the EWA Jumping High Performance Page.

EWA WINTER DRESSAGE & PROJECT NEON FEI SHOWCASE

Entries close 10:00pm this Sunday. Don't miss out! Participant and Competitor classes available, Prep-FEI. Enter at www.nominate.com.au.

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DRESSAGE MASTERCLASS WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 9 August, 7:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: Starting from $15/person
Registrations: www.nominate.com.au (opening 3 July)

EWA is excited to present a masterclass with Lone Jorgenson on the preparation, execution and improvement of flying changes for the dressage horse. Discounted tickets available for La Noir Equestrian High Performance Athletes, EA NCAS Coaches, EA NCAS Officials and EWA Members.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 8-10 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au

This three day clinic with Olympian and High Performance Coach Lone Jorgensen is open for registrations. Lesson preference will be given to La Noir Saddleworld High Performance athletes. Equestrian WA would like to thank Anna Latto Equestrian for her assistance in bring Lone to WA for this clinic.

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EOI FOR AUSTRALIAN TEAM CHEF D'EQUIPE POSITIONS

Equestrian Australia is calling for Expressions Of Interest (EOI) for the Chef d’Equipe positions with the Australian Jumping and Dressage Teams for the 2018 World Equestrian Games and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. MORE

VALLEY EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE

The WA Eventing Committee would like to thank Warwick Vale and the team at Valley Equine Veterinary Centre for their continued support of our state's eventing community.

Valley Equine Veterinary Centre provides $2500 each year to Eventing WA, plus veterinary attendance at one WA FEI CIC/CCI event in an FEI Veterinary Delegate Capacity, and two annual veterinary lectures to WA Eventing Squad Members.

They also sponsor the FEI Young Eventing Rider of the Year Award, which aims to foster the young eventing rider into FEI competitions.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC WITH AMANDA ROSS

EWA are seeking expressions of interest for a clinic with EA Level 3 Eventing Coach Amanda Ross on 11 & 12 July. Please email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au ASAP if you are interested in participating in this clinic.

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ALOCA & WOOROLOO AWARDED ICDF FUNDING

Congratulations to Alcoa International Horse Trials CIC and Wooroloo FEI 3 Day Event who were selected as recipients of International Competition Development Funding. MORE

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EWA COMBINED TRAINING ENTRIES CLOSING SOON

Entries for the EWA Combined Training Competition running at the SEC on 15 July are closing 9:00am Monday. If you are looking to do an outing before Gidgegannup CNC this is the perfect opportunity. CT45-CT105 classes available. Enter at www.nominate.com.au.

D’ARCY SLATER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Open to young athletes aged 10-25. D'Arcy was a talented young sportsman and academic, playing football, swimming and tennis at Guildford Grammar School, and the sporting scholarships have been set up by the Foundation to provide means for young West Australians to realise their potential in sport. Applications close Friday 7 July. MORE

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STATE TEAM BUILDING CAMP

Date: 14 July, 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: Free
Registrations: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au

All WA State Team members and parents are invited to attend this unmounted camp to learn more about traveling over east for the Australian Interschool Championships.

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RISING STARS CLINIC

Date: 12 & 13 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: $40/lesson
Registrations: www.nominate.com.au

This clinic is also open to members of the WA State Interschool Team.

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INTERSCHOOL SERIES LEADERBOARD

A reminder to all school-age riders that the 2017 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior/Youth Series is still underway! Leaderboard winners will be recognised at the EWA Annual Awards Night with a trophy and prizes. Series results will also be used to help selectors determine which riders will be invited for the 2018 Rising Stars Program and WA State Team. MORE

PERTH ROYAL SHOW ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Show jumping entries for the 2017 IGA Perth Royal Show are now open and will close Wednesday 2 August. MORE

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EOI FOR AUSTRALIAN TEAM CHEF D'EQUIPE POSITIONS

Equestrian Australia is calling for Expressions Of Interest (EOI) for the Chef d’Equipe positions with the Australian Jumping and Dressage Teams for the 2018 World Equestrian Games and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. MORE

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JUMPING SQUAD APPLICATIONS & UPDATE FORMS

Applications are now open for the La Noir Saddleworld EWA Jumping High Performance Squads.

Current jumping squad athletes are expected to submit a competition update every 6 months. The deadline to submit updates is 4:00pm 10 July (Monday following GCEC). Failure to submit an update will result in removal from the squad so we suggest submitting these early!

Application and update forms available via the EWA Jumping High Performance Page .

STATE VAULTING CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANISERS WANTED

Vaulting WA is looking for people to take on the challenge of organising the 2017 WA State Vaulting Championships in September. Under the guidance of VWA Chair Jane Beaverstock, you will learn all the ins and outs of vaulting competitions. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. Please email jane.e.beaverstock@gmail.com if you are interested.

EWA gratefully acknowledges the support of the Department of Sport and Recreation and LotteryWest.