16/08/18
WLIS GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN

Apply now for Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) leadership workshops and grants. More than $2 million is available over three years to help #WomenInSport explore their leadership potential. Hurry, applications close 5 September. MORE

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16/08/18
GUIDELINES - ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS

Equestrian Australia recommends that any equestrian athlete prescribed anticoagulants seeks the advice of his/her treating physician, giving full details of their equestrian discipline and subsequent risks. If competing, the athlete must wear a medical alert device, or medical armband, at all times to alert any emergency physicians or paramedics. MORE

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09/08/18
SEC CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSED

Due to recent heavy rains, the State Equestrian Centre cross country course is currently closed. Staff will be checking the course daily and will reopen it when it is deemed safe. To receive updates about SEC closures, arena specials and more, make sure to like @StateEquestrianCentre on Facebook.

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09/08/18
LUCY WARHURST APPOINTED EA CEO

Equestrian Australia last week announced the appointment of Lucy Warhurst to the position of Chief Executive Officer. MORE

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09/08/18
EA BOARD UPDATE

The Board of Equestrian Australia has accepted the resignation of Mark Arthur. Mark served on the EA Board for five years during which time he was Chair of the Finance Committee. MORE

WORKSHOP
SAFE CLUBS 4 KIDS WORKSHOPS

Mon 27 August | Port Hedland | 6.30pm -8.30pm | Register
Tues 28 August | Karratha | 12pm – 2pm | Register
Tues 28 August | Karratha | 6pm – 8pm | Register
Wed 29 August |Tom Price | 12pm – 2pm | Register
Wed 29 August | Paraburdoo | 6.30pm – 8.30pm | Register

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WORKSHOP
MANAGING CONFLICT & DIFFICULT PEOPLE COURSE

Date/Time: 20 August 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Centennial Stadium, Albany
Cost: Free
Registration: Click here

16/08/18
DRESSAGE SQUAD APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW

Mid-year applications for the 2018 La Noir Equestrian EWA Dressage Squad are closing tomorrow 17 August. If you are interested in becoming a squad member, please download the criteria and if eligible submit an application form by close of business. Current squad members are also reminded to submit their mid-year performance updates by the deadline. MORE

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09/08/18
DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER

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09/08/18
FEI WORLD DRESSAGE CHALLENGE

Expressions of interest are now open for the Australian leg of the 2018 FEI World Dressage Challenge to be held at Boneo Park 16 October 2018. The event offers five performance levels and two age groups (12-16 and 16 years of age and above). Intermediate, Prix St Georges, Advanced, Medium and Elementary competitions will be staged and there will be two Classifications – Individual and Team. MORE

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SEMINAR
NOVICE TO ELEMENTARY (E/F) DRESSAGE JUDGES & RIDERS SEMINAR

Date: 18 August 2018
Location: Dardanup Equestrian Centre
Cost: F/E Judges - Free, Others - $10
Registration: Register Online (Judges) | Register Online (Riders)

Come along to this informal seminar presented by Kim Thomas - A Level Judge, Judge Educator and Mentor, and EA Dressage Judges Committee Member. Consists of a morning session theory/video presentation with an afternoon ridden section. Bring your own lunch. Morning tea provided. For more information please contact Kerry Still kerry.still77@gmail.com or Liz Watkins elizabethwatkins@bigpond.com 0439 513 269. 

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MASTERCLASS
DEON STOKES MASTERCLASS: DRESSAGE TEST RIDING

Date: 22 August 2018, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: See booking page
Registration: Register Online

EWA welcomes EA Level 1 Coach and FEI Eventing and Dressage rider Deon Stokes to present a dressage masterclass on training at home to be successful in the competition arena. This is the second event in the 2018 EWA Master Coaches Series.

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CLINIC
LONE JOERGENSEN CLINIC

Date: 26 - 28 August 2018
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: State Squad $150, Recognition/Youth Squad $170, Open Riders $195
Register: Registration Form

EWA is excited to present the second dressage clinic for 2018 with Danish Olympian Lone Joergensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and elite dressage coach and regularly works with high performance riders to success. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the State Dressage Championships four days later!

16/08/18
YOUNG EVENT HORSE & EVENTING GRAND PRIX ENTRIES OPEN

Entries for the 2018 Horseland Young Event Horse & Eventing Grand Prix on 29 & 30 September at the State Equestrian Centre are now open on Nominate.

If you own a young eventing prospect, or you want to take part in WA's best Eventing Grand Prix, don't miss out on this event! Entries close 19 September or when full. 

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16/08/18
EVENTING SQUAD APPLICATIONS & UPDATES

Mid-year applications for the 2018 La Noir Equestrian EWA Eventing Squad are closing tomorrow 17 August. If you are interested in becoming a squad member, please download the criteria and if eligible submit an application form by close of business. Current squad members are also reminded to submit their mid-year performance updates by the deadline. MORE

09/08/18
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.

16/08/18
SWAN RIVER SHOWJUMPING 2018 ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Outdoors at Brookleigh – 15 & 16 September

Start your spring jumping and championships run the right way! This event is the perfect way to prepare for the Royal since Michael Haese (FEI-3/SA) is course designing at our Championships and this year's Perth Royal Show. This is also a great opportunity for eventers to prepare for the following weekend's ALCOA International CIC!

Program & Entries: Available on Global Entries by the end of this week.
Heights: From 95cm for our Youth Championship up to the 1.40m Patersons Plate
Qualifications: Riders only need to have ridden in ONE SRSJC qualifier to be eligible for our Youth, Junior, Young Rider and EquineWorld Amateur championship classes. No qualifiers required for all other classes.
VIP Lunch: LIMITED tickets will available to the public for our delicious VIP Lunch on the Sunday, so don’t miss out!
Enquiries: Please email swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com or text Nanette 0417 902 734.

We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for the ongoing support:
PATERSONS SECURITIES, JAKOMA EQUESTRIAN, BRIGADOON PRODUCE, KENTAUR AUSTRALIA, EQUINEWORLD, FUTURE HOME LIVING, OAKS SPORTHORSES, HORSELAND, DR KATHY KLEIN, EWA JUMPING, ERIC LLOYD PHOTOGRAPHY, BINDOON TRACTORS, DARK SELECTIONS,QUICKMAIL, EQUISSAGE, PERTH PERFORMANCE HORSES, SOVEREIGN PERFORMANCE HORSES, YALAMBI, LA NOIR, SNS EQUESTEARTH, THOMPSON & REDWOOD, THE GENERAL STORE

16/08/18
SQUAD APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW

Mid-year applications for the 2018 La Noir Equestrian EWA Show Horse Squad are closing tomorrow 17 August. If you are interested in becoming a squad member, please download the criteria and if eligible submit an application form by close of business. Current squad members are also reminded to submit their mid-year performance updates by the deadline. MORE

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