29/03/18
NATIONAL SPORT RULE CHANGES

The National Sport rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. This is to allow a period for members to familiarise themselves with the changes. MORE

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29/03/18
EWA'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE EA AWARDS

EWA has recently come to question the validity of the categories of Domestic Athlete of the Year and Domestic Horse of the Year for the Equestrian Australia (EA) Awards because they appear to exclude the representation of Show Horse athletes and horses. EWA is committed to addressing this matter. MORE

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29/03/18
EA AWARDS VOTING CLOSES MONDAY

Voting for the EA Awards closes Monday! There are some very deserving West Australian members up for nomination so make sure you show your support. MORE

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29/03/18
UPDATED: NEW RULES & IDENTIFICATION FOR EA REGISTERED STALLION

EA has today announced that, following feedback from members and consultation with the ACCC, the need for stallion owners to only purchase EA branded bridle holders and halter discs has been removed. MORE

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29/03/18
FREE MEMBERSHIP WHEN YOU FLY WITH EIAF

As the official equine airfreight partner for EA, Equine International Air Freight are offering to refund the cost of your EWA membership when you secure a flight with them. MORE

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22/03/18
DEMO HORSE WANTED

EWA are seeking a horse with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers to be used for a gastroscopy demonstration at an educational seminar with Ascot Vets on the evening of 17 April at the State Equestrian Centre. The horse needs to be quiet and willing to go into a crush and have a gastrointestinal tube inserted. Please email rhiannon.bealey@equestrianwa.org.au if you can help.

29/03/18
FEI OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT UPDATED

The FEI Officials Code of Conduct has been updated and took effect on 1 January 2018. FEI Officials are requested to destroy any copies you may hold dated prior to this and review the updated Appendix H of the FEI General Regulations (from pg. 56). There is no need to sign or acknowledge receipt of the document, but please be aware that as an Official, you are bound to the Code, so you need to be familiar and understand the content contained within.

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22/03/18
FINAL REMINDER TO SHOW HORSE & DRESSAGE JUDGES

A final reminder that EA National Judges in Show Horse and Dressage are currently due to submit re-accreditation paperwork. This occurs every three years and for these officials, paperwork must be submitted by 31 March 2018, after which time names of non-complying officials will drop off the Officials Search until this work is complete. MORE

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WORKSHOP
EA DRESSAGE JUDGES SEMINAR: PRELIM (G) & NOVICE (F)

Date/Time: 7 April 2018, 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: G/F Level Judge - Free, General Admission - $30, Trainee Judges - $20

This seminar will cover the first two levels of Dressage judging and will feature horses showing Preliminary and Novice work. Presenter Gill Botten will cover:

• The role of the Dressage Judge
• The Training Scale and how it relates to the progression within each test level
• The collective marks and comments including a special section on judging the Junior and Youth riders
• The progression from Preliminary to Novice level
• What the judge looking for in test riding

Judges, riders and coaches all welcome. Also suitable for Pony Club, ARCA, Eventing and Interschool etc. Please bring own lunch (no food heating facilities) or local shops open. Morning and afternoon tea provided.

REGISTER ONLINE

29/03/18
EOI FOR 2018 VAULTING SQUADS

EWA is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from Vaulting athletes for the 2018 La Noir High Performance Vaulting Squads. Athletes who achieved at least two scores of 5.5 between 1 January 2017 and 30 December 2017 are eligible to apply if they also meet the General Squad Criteria. Applications close 13 April. MORE

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29/03/18
2018 EWA PARA EQUESTRIAN SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Dressage Squads for 2018. Congratulations to the selected athletes. MORE

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22/03/18
2018 EWA DRESSAGE SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Dressage Squads for 2018. Congratulations to the selected athletes. MORE

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22/03/18
REGIONAL ATHLETE TRAVEL SUBSIDY

Applications for Round 2 of 2017/18 Regional Athlete Subsidies are now open. The subsidy assists regional high performance athletes with out-of-pocket travel and accommodation costs associated with competing at regional, state and national events. MORE

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CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date/Time: 20-22 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: See Registration Form
Registration Form: Download

La Noir Saddleworld High Performance is excited to present a High Performance clinic with Lone Jorgensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and Elite dressage coach and regularly works with High Performance riders to success. Lone will also be presenting a Masterclass open to all dressage enthusiasts at 7:00pm on Saturday 21 April at the State Equestrian Centre. EWA would like to thank Anna Latto of Anna Latto Equestrian for hosting Lone for this clinic.

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CLINIC
RISING STARS CLINIC

Date/Time: 26 & 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: TBA

Maitland Park Rising Stars Squad members are requested to save the date for the next Clinic to be held in April. This clinic will incorporate theory classes, mounted lessons, Horse Management workbooks and attendance to one of the specified lectures in the High Performance Workshop. Registrations available on Nominate soon.

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WORKSHOP
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date/Time: 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Registration Form: Download

This forum and workshop is COMPULSORY for all La Noir High Performance athletes. Officials and Coaches of High Performance athletes are welcome and encouraged to attend at a small fee. Registrations essential.

WORKSHOP
SPORT & RECREATION CLUB BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

These workshops are free to attend and designed for anyone in a sporting club that assists with operations and who is committed to improving their club.

4 April - Managing Your Club People (Leederville)
18 April - Financial Management (Leederville)
2 May - Marketing & Sponsorship (Leederville)
16 May - Effective Teams (Leederville)

22/03/18
2018 DRESSAGE SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Dressage Squads for 2018. Congratulations to the selected athletes. MORE

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22/03/18
FINAL REMINDER TO SHOW HORSE & DRESSAGE JUDGES

A final reminder that EA National Judges in Show Horse and Dressage are currently due to submit re-accreditation paperwork. This occurs every three years and for these officials, paperwork must be submitted by 31 March 2018, after which time names of non-complying officials will drop off the Officials Search until this work is complete. MORE

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WORKSHOP
EA DRESSAGE JUDGES SEMINAR: PRELIM (G) & NOVICE (F)

Date/Time: 7 April 2018, 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: G/F Level Judge - Free, General Admission - $30, Trainee Judges - $20

This seminar will cover the first two levels of Dressage judging and will feature horses showing Preliminary and Novice work. Presenter Gill Botten will cover:

• The role of the Dressage Judge
• The Training Scale and how it relates to the progression within each test level
• The collective marks and comments including a special section on judging the Junior and Youth riders
• The progression from Preliminary to Novice level
• What the judge looking for in test riding

Judges, riders and coaches all welcome. Also suitable for Pony Club, ARCA, Eventing and Interschool etc. Please bring own lunch (no food heating facilities) or local shops open. Morning and afternoon tea provided.

REGISTER ONLINE

29/03/18
WOOROLOO WATER JUMP UPGRADE

Competitors at Perth Horse Trials Association’s first fixture of 2018 (12-13 May) can expect to get their feet wet as work is well underway on a $10,000 upgrade to the Wooroloo event’s water jump. MORE

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22/03/18
NATIONAL EVENTING RULE CHANGES

The EA Board have approved changes to the National Eventing Rules in relation to MER’s (Minimum Eligibility Requirements) and age of horses. These rules will come into effect immediately as they relate to safety and horse welfare within the sport. MORE

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SEMINAR
FRANGIBLE DEVICE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Date/Time: 30 March, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre, Classroom on President's Lawn
Cost: $20

This seminar will cover cross country construction for improved risk management and safety, covering the types of obstacles that now require frangible devices, the different types of devices and their correct installation, including a review of cross-country guidelines and rules. Course presenters are Geoff Sinclair 3*/4* Technical Delegate and FEI Risk Management Officer and John Nicholson FEI 3*/4* XC Course Designer.

Open to anyone interested in this area of eventing, including members of Organising Committees, Officials, Riders and Parents. Enquiries to Rebecca Thomas (Eventing WA TD Coordinator) on 0438 372 529 or becthomas@iinet.net.au.

29/03/18
SADDLES PLUS SCHOLARSHIP

Only a few days left to apply to become a 2018 Interschool Scholar! Don't miss out on the chance to win some great prizes from our friends at Saddles Plus. Applications close Monday 2 April. APPLY

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29/03/18
SADDLES PLUS JUNIOR SERIES

The 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior Series current standings have been updated as of 28 March. Make sure you check back every few weeks for the most recent copy of the leaderboard.

29/03/18
SRSJC 22 APRIL

Swan River Show Jumping Club's first 2018 event is happening at the SEC on 22 April! Watch this space, the SRSJC Facebook group and website for information on their six shows and the new club series, qualifiers and teams competition. Entries always fill fast, so don't wait to enter!

Course designer: Kevin Tully
Entries open: Sunday 8 April at www.globalentriesonline.com.au

• 90cm Open &  new SRSJC Children’s Series Qualifier
• 1.05m Open
• 1.10m Open & SRSJC Junior Jumper Series Qualifier
• 1.20m Open & SRSJC Young Rider Series Qualifier
• 1.30m Open

MEMBER DISCOUNTS! Join online now via Global Entries as an SRSJC annual member and get class discounts, early entry codes and waitlist priority.

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22/03/18
TRAVEL FUNDING POLICY UPDATED

The 2018 EWA Jumping Officials Travel Funding Policy is now available here. Athletes selected for a State Team, Course Designers/Officials traveling for accreditation purposes and State Team Managers/Chef d'Equipe/Coaches may be eligible to apply for up to $500 in funding.

29/03/18
EWA'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE EA AWARDS

EWA has recently come to question the validity of the categories of Domestic Athlete of the Year and Domestic Horse of the Year for the Equestrian Australia (EA) Awards because they appear to exclude the representation of Show Horse athletes and horses. EWA is committed to addressing this matter. MORE

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29/03/18
ROYAL SHOW QUALIFICATIONS

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22/03/18
FINAL REMINDER TO SHOW HORSE & DRESSAGE JUDGES

A final reminder that EA National Judges in Show Horse and Dressage are currently due to submit re-accreditation paperwork. This occurs every three years and for these officials, paperwork must be submitted by 31 March 2018, after which time names of non-complying officials will drop off the Officials Search until this work is complete. MORE

29/03/18
EOI FOR 2018 VAULTING SQUADS

EWA is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from Vaulting athletes for the 2018 La Noir High Performance Vaulting Squads. Athletes who achieved at least two scores of 5.5 between 1 January 2017 and 30 December 2017 are eligible to apply if they also meet the General Squad Criteria. Applications close 13 April. MORE

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