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Equestrian WA

April 6, 2017

GENERAL

STATE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE IMPROVEMENTS

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EA APPOINTS NATIONAL SAFETY OFFICER

Equestrian Australia this week announced the appointment of Roger Kane to the newly created position of National Safety Officer. MORE

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NOTICE OF EWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given to the Members of Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated that the 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Oceanfoam Room on the 1st Floor of the State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon 6069, commencing at 7:00pm on Thursday 27 April 2017. MORE


CLUBS

GOW-GATES CLUB DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM

Equestrian Australia has announced the return of the Club Development Grant Program, this year with a sole focus on safety and risk management. EWA affiliated clubs can now apply for up to $3,000 of funding to improve safety standards. Applications close 27 April. MORE

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UPCOMING DSR WORKSHOPS

EWA would like to recommend that all EWA clubs check the Department of Sport and Recreation Events page for upcoming workshops that could be of interest to your committee, riders and volunteers. DSR holds regular workshops on club management, coaching, officiating, safety and many other topics.


COACHES

EDUCATION CALENDAR UPDATED

Please note that some date changes have been made to the 2017 EWA NCAS Calendar.

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EWA NCAS ORIENTATION TO COACHING COURSE

Date: 22 & 23 May
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $285
Registrations: Registration Form

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EWA NCAS INTRODUCTORY & LEVEL 1 COACH TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CLINICS

Date: 23 May & 13 June
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $150 or $285 for both days
Registrations: Registration Form

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR EA NCAS WORKING PARTY

Equestrian Australia is in the process of reviewing and reformatting the NCAS Coaching Pathway. As a result they are asking for applications from equestrian community members to form discipline specific working parties to be involved in the content review. Applications close 14 April. MORE


HIGH PERFORMANCE & RISING STARS

NEW EA HIGH PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR TOKYO 2020 & BEYOND

Following a detailed review process conducted since the conclusion of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Equestrian Australia’s High Performance department has now finalised its elite program structure. MORE

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FUNDING SUPPORT FOR EWA JUMPING SQUAD RIDERS

A share of $4,000 is available to EWA Open, Recognition and Youth Squad horse/rider combinations for 2017. This can be claimed as a reimbursement on entry fees for eligible classes. Round 1 funding includes events that occur between March-July 2017 (to include Yalambi Classic/Bunbury SJ Classic/Busselton Winter Classic/GCEC). MORE

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RISING STARS APRIL CLINIC

Date: Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 April
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $40/Lesson
Registrations: Nominate

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REGIONAL ATHLETE TRAVEL SUBSIDY SCHEME

The Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme provides funding assistance to regional Western Australian athletes aged 13-21 years who are on a high performance pathway. Round 2 applications are closing soon for events that occurred between 15 November 2016 and 15 June 2017. MORE



DRESSAGE - NEWS

VALLEY EQUINE VET CENTRE FREESTYLE GALA

Dressage WA presents an evening of dressage freestyles, equine entertainment and a live saddle auction. This will be a fun and interactive learning experience for both riders and audience. Saddle Auction proudly sponsored by Bates Australia (total voucher valued at $5195).

6.00pm: Doors open
6:15pm: Equine Entertainment by Louise Crosby
6.30pm: Light supper commences, catered by Spices Catering inclusive of a complimentary glass of wine.
7.00pm: Dressage Freestyles - Medium through to Grand Prix

$70 per ticket plus booking fee. Places strictly limited (waitlist available). BOOK

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DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER - APRIL EDITION

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CLINICS WITH EA NCAS LEVEL 3 DRESSAGE COACH ROZ TIPPETT

Dates: 26 April, 26 August, 14 October
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $110.00/Lesson
Enquiries: SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au
Registrations: vmayger@bigpond.net.au

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NOAS F/E DRESSAGE JUDGE SEMINAR

Date: Saturday 8 April, 9:00am
Venue: Maitland Park, Gidgegannup
Cost: F/E Level Judges $0, Other Judges and Trainees $20, Non-Judges $30
Registrations: elaine_greene@westnet.com.au

Join presenter PollyAnn Huntington for this F & E level seminar covering:

  • The judges view and requirements for Novice /Elementary levels
  • Development of lateral work through the levels inc. Leg Yield, Shoulder In, Renvers, Travers
  • Requirements for simple changes

F & E level upgrade candidates are encouraged to attend and other judges, riders and coaches are welcome. Morning/afternoon tea provided but please bring lunch.

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EA YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE SEMINAR

Date: Sunday 16 April, 9:00am
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: EA or FEI Young Dressage Horse Judges $0, Other Judges $25, Non-Judges $30
Enquiries: elaine_greene@westnet.com.au

DJTF is proud to host an EA Young Dressage Horse Seminar with International Young Horse and 4* Judge, Ricky MacMillan (QLD). Ricky will be covering the requirements and marking system for 4, 5 and 6 year old horses.

Ricky has been a National Judge for over 35 years and has judged in over 20 countries since becoming an FEI judge in 2008. She is active both in Australia and internationally as a judge educator. Ricky is also a dual Olympian and WEG competitor, competing at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004, and has over 30 wins at International Grand Prix level including 5 Pacific League World Cup Finals and a CDI-W win in Nunspeet, Holland.

We encourage everyone interested in the training and preparation of young dressage horses to attend this seminar. Judges, riders and coaches are all important for the development of our dressage stars of the future.


DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

8 & 9 April - ARCA Autumn Challenge - Versatility @ EWRC
9 April - Bunbury Autumn Dressage Event
9 April - Transitions Official Dressage Day
17 April - Perth Dressage Club Easter Dressage Competition
20-22 April - Saddles Plus Interschool State Championships
22 April - Bunbury H&PC Horseman's Dressage Day
23 April - Dryandra Unofficial Dressage Championships
23 April - Margaret River Dressage Day
26 April - EWA Master Coaches Series: Basic Application of the Training Scale
29 April - Baldivis E&PC Dressage Series 2
29 April - Swan River Dressage Competition
30 April - Swan River Dressage Protocol Day
30 April - Pinjarra Equestrian Association Championship Dressage Day
30 April - Riverside Park Dressage Series # 1
6 & 7 May - Valley Equine Vet Centre State Dressage Championships


EVENTING - NEWS

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. The award includes a prize for the most outstanding and successful horse/rider combination of the year and allows for some financial assistance for further training and education for that combination during the following year.

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MASTER COACHES SERIES 3 - EVENTING FOUNDATIONS

Did you miss out on the Eventing Foundations Master Coaches Series seminar on Tuesday? If so, we've uploaded a summary accompanied by videos of some of the demo exercises from the night. A must-read for all eventers! MORE

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EVENTING MASTER SERIES UPDATED

The 2017 current standings have now been updated following Capel. MORE


EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

15 & 16 April - Harvey Prestige Loans & Wealth Creation CNC
29 & 30 April - Milne Feeds & Kentucky Equine Research King River H&PC ODE
29 & 30 April - Moora Toyota CNC
13 & 14 May - Wooroloo 1 Reece's Event Hire CIC


INTERSCHOOL - NEWS

2018 WA INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATIONS

The 2018 WA Interschool Championships qualification period is now in effect as of 9 March 2017 ending 13 March 2018. 

Please note that the qualifying requirements have changed for next year's event. Download the 2018 Qualifying Guidelines for more information.

We strongly encourage riders to get their qualifications during this year rather than trying to fit them in before entries close.


JUMPING - NEWS


JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

8 & 9 April - ARCA Autumn Challenge - Versatility @ EWRC
8 April - WASJA Show Jumping
8 & 9 April - Bunbury Show Jumping Classic
12 April - EWA Master Coaches Series: Developing Rhythm and Balance Using Poles and Grids
16 April - Hills Showjumping
16 April - Southside Jump Club April Show
20-22 April - Saddles Plus Interschool State Championships

22 April - Riverside Park Pony Club Showjumping Open Training Day
23 April - Murray Riding Club Showjumping Training Rounds
29 April - Harvey Agricultural Show
6 May - Serpentine H&PC Europa Showjumping Series Event 2
7 May - Perth H&PC Show Jump Day


SHOW HORSE - NEWS

NATIONAL SHOW HORSE RULE CHANGES

National Show Horse rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2017. MORE

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RIDER WEIGHT RULE CLARIFICATION

Please note that under the current EA National Show Horse Rules an age restriction applies to riders on ponies 12hh and under. There is no rider weight restriction rule for riders on ponies 12hh and under.


SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

8 & 9 April - Bunbury Show Horse Challenge
9 April - Perth H&PC Hacking & Dressage 
15 & 16 April - EWA Autumn Pageant Hack & Hunter Show
16 April - Wooroloo All Breeds Show
17 April - Gosnells H&PC April Gymkhana
20-22 April - Saddles Plus Interschool State Championships
29 April - Harvey Agricultural Show


VAULTING - NEWS

VAULTING COMMUNITY SURVEY

Vaulting WA needs your input to assist in the development of more targeted sponsorship strategies. These strategies will enable the committee to provide more opportunities for education, competition, and growth, not only to members of Equestrian WA, but to all members of the wider Western Australian vaulting community. TAKE SURVEY

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SPONSOR WANTED

Vaulting WA is looking for a sponsor for the 2017 Vaulting State Championships. If you or someone you know might be interested please contact Jane at jane.e.beaverstock@gmail.com.


VAULTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

8 April - South West Vaulting Challenge
20 & 21 April - Saddles Plus Interschool Vaulting Competition
20-22 April - Saddles Plus Interschool State Championships


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