13/09/18
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN LAWS IN WA - HORSE RIDING SCHOOLS & EQUESTRIAN CENTRES

The Children and Community Services Act 2004 prohibits children under 15 working in horse riding schools and equestrian centres. These child employment laws apply to all Western Australian employers. If you run or manage a business that is a horse riding or equestrian centre you need to know:

• 15 years old is the youngest a child can work for a business in your industry.
• a child is considered to be working whether they are paid or not paid for the work they do.
• ‘volunteer’ work or a child helping around the premises in return for free or discounted riding lessons is illegal if the child is under 15 years old.
• children aged 15 and over of school age are allowed to work in the equestrian industry only outside of school hours.
• business owners can face substantial fines for employing children under 15 years of age – up to $24,000 or up to $120,000 for an incorporated employer.

There are exclusions in this industry if the child is working in a family business owned by a relative such as a parent, aunt, uncle or grandparent, or the organisation is a charity or not-for-profit organisation. MORE

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13/09/18
VALE JANE BEAVERSTOCK

EWA were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Jane Beaverstock last week. Jane was a hardworking, intelligent and kind individual who was instrumental in the formation of the EWA Vaulting Committee in 2017. She was dedicated to promoting the sport of vaulting and was involved in the organisation of many vaulting competitions across WA. Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to Jane's family during this time.

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06/09/18
WALLY FOREMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for 2018 Wally Foreman Foundation scholarships are now open. The Wally Foreman Foundation will consider applications from registered Western Australian athletes or coaches who have a specific financial need to assist their progress towards sporting honours. Applications close 24 September. MORE

06/09/18
2019 EVENT DATES

EWA affiliated clubs should have received an email from EWA last week with an expression of interest form for 2019 event dates. Please return the form to EWA by Friday 19 October. If your club did not receive this form email members@equestrianwa.org.au or call 9296 1200. 

06/09/18
2018 NATIONAL DRESSAGE PERFORMANCE MEDALS

National Dressage Performance Gold Medals will once again be awarded to horse/rider combinations who have obtained the required results during the qualifying period of 14 September 2017 – 12 September 2018. Medals will be presented at the 2018 Martin Collins Australian Dressage Championships on Saturday 21 October at Boneo Park. Nominations close 2 October 2018. MORE 

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06/09/18
UPDATE FROM EA DRESSAGE COMMITTEE REGARDING RULE 1.15.3.2

The EADC considers that there has been sufficient interim time between the introduction of the changes to the Grading Points on 1/1/17 for this restriction to have served its purpose, and that those Novice level horses no longer need this limitation on competition. With this in mind, all horses having accrued less than 30 points in Elementary (40 points as from 1/1/19), are eligible to compete at Preliminary/Novice level regardless of previous points accrued prior to 1/1/17.

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06/09/18
ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE STATEMENT FROM EWA

Recently the eligibility of Suzanne Simons and Foxwood Whirlwind to compete in Dressage competitions at Grand Prix level was questioned by EWA members. EWA has reviewed their performances and can clarify that they are eligible to compete in FEI classes since first qualifying in 2014 to compete at PSG and Intermediate I. The combination has continued to meet eligibility for FEI classes in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 that they have competed in.

06/09/18
EVENTING LEADERBOARD UPDATES

The current standings for the 2018 Eventing Master Series and 2018 Saddles Plus Rising Star Leaderboard have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct. If you notice a discrepancy please email members@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.

13/09/18
WEG JOURNEY ENDS FOR JONES & SUNDANCE

Western Australian endurance athlete, Samantha Jones, and her mount, Wallace Hill Sundance, competed in the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) yesterday in Tyron, North Carolina USA. Jones said that Sundance "felt fantastic out on track" but was unfortunately "pulled [from the event] on metabolics". Sundance returned to the vet for a recheck and was given a clean bill of health on all counts.

In an unprecedented turn of events, the endurance competition was cancelled a short time later by the organisers mid-race. What began with a false start after some riders were “misdirected” on course early in the morning, ended in controversy as the FEI officially abandoned the competition that evening, citing FEI General Regulations Article 109.12 which allows cancellation in cases of extreme weather. MORE

06/09/18
NATIONAL INTERSCHOOL RULE CHANGES

The National Interschool Rules have had a major tidy up effective immediately. The new rule additions include:

• No stallions in Interschool
• 105 Secondary Combined Training
• Rider with a disability exemptions
• International team invitations
• Clarification of exactly how the overall awards are awarded at the National Championships
• The use of the EA Dressage Rules Championship scoring system (35pts - 1) to bring all states into line.

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06/09/18
JUNIOR SERIES LEADERBOARD UPDATE

The current standings for the 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior Series have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct. If you notice a discrepancy please email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.

06/09/18
JUMPING LEADERBOARD UPDATES

The current standings for the 2018 Kentaur Young Masters Leaderboard have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct. If you notice a discrepancy please email members@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.

13/09/18
TRIPLE CROWN AWARD WINNERS

This year the EWA Show Horse Committee is offering a Triple Crown Cash Award to any horse/pony that was awarded a Champion at all 3 EWA-run shows (Autumn Pageant, Winter Gala and Horse of the Year) in open show horse and show hunter classes. A $1000 cash prize was on offer to be split evenly between any winners.

There were 3 ponies that were awarded champion at each of the EWA run shows during 2018. Congratulations to the connections of the following ponies:

• Gem Park Debonare – Medium Hunter Pony
• Kazwood Park Love Always – Large Show Pony
• Argyl Star Quality – Medium Show Pony

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13/09/18
EWA HORSE OF THE YEAR RESULTS & PHOTOS

The EWA Show Horse Committee wishes to congratulate all of the competitors who took part in last weekend's PETstock Bio-John Horse of the Year Show. If you were a fortunate placegetter in any class in which you competed at, whether it be a rug, garland, sash, voucher or product, please take the time to thank the sponsor of your class. Full information on your class can be found in the catalogue.

Full results are now available for download here.

Photos are now available to purchase from Aussie Platinum Photography.

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13/09/18
SHOW HORSE LEADERBOARD UPDATES

The current standings for the 2018 EWA Show Horse Championship Series have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct. If you notice a discrepancy please email chunky@q-net.net.au with evidence supporting your request.

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