VALE HAZEL PITHER

The WA equestrian community was saddened to hear of the passing of Hazel Pither late last week. Hazel’s contribution to the entire equestrian community in WA was enormous. Over the years she and her husband John devoted many hours of labour and expertise to the Jumping community from Club to Board level. She also proudly supported her family in their many Equestrian pursuits and we offer our condolences to them.

On a personal note, I was very proud to be EWA Chair when Hazel’s contribution to EWA was acknowledged with the naming of the entrance to the SEC indoor arena as the 'Hazel Pither Entrance'. I was fortunate to have known Hazel and John since my early teens and throughout the years her advice, whether asked or given, was always direct, positive and from the heart.

Dwight Pedlow
EWA CEO

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REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS

EWA would like to remind all members planning on competing in official events that you must comply with membership, horse registration and competition license requirements to be eligible to compete. Please check the EA Membership Brochure to see what is required at each level. If you require clarification please contact EWA on 9296 1200.

COACH RENEWALS NOW OPEN

NCAS Coaching Renewals and New Coach Registrations are now open for 2017-2018. Please visit the Equestrian Australia Coach Forms and Resources page for more information.

HIGH PERFORMANCE FORUM & WORKSHOP

Date: 22 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Registrations: Email the Registration Form to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au by Monday 19 July.

This forum and workshop is COMPULSORY for all La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes. With presenters including Adrian Schonfeld (Sports Psychologist), Kristy Holmes (Strength and Fitness Trainer) and David Bryant (Sports Nutritionist), athletes will gain valuable knowledge that will help them achieve their riding goals. Coaches of High Performance Athletes are also welcome.

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JUMPING SQUAD APPLICATIONS & UPDATE FORMS

Applications to join the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Jumping Squads are now open. These must be received by 4pm Monday 10 July for consideration to be included on the squad.

Update forms from current members are now being accepted and due no later than 4pm Monday the 10 July. Members are requested to forward these updates prior to this date unless competing at GCEC Jumping. MORE

G SEMINAR WITH KIM THOMAS NOAS A LEVEL JUDGE, JE

Date: 24 June 2017, 8:30am
Location: Swan Valley Equestrian Park
Cost: Free to G/F level judges. $20 PCAWA judges. $30 non judges.
Registrations: Email magt@westnet.com.au or didymassey@iinet.net.au to book your place.

This seminar is open to anyone wanting to become an NOAS dressage judge, eventing state judges, PCAWA dressage judges and F judges needing reaccreditation. Please bring 1.3 and 2.3 test sheets for shadow judging. Participants will also need to bring their own cold lunch as no heating facilities will be provided.

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DAVID SHOOBRIDGE CLINIC

Date: 7-9 July
Location: Frances Woods' property, Forrestdale
Cost: $190
Registrations: Email Deborah@grandbridge.com.au to book your place.

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SEC INDOOR DRESSAGE ARENA AVAILABLE

A dressage arena will be set up in the SEC Indoor Arena on Thursday 6, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July for private bookings. Please book online or call 9296 1200 to reserve your spot.

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DRESSAGE NEWSLETTER

June issue now available. DOWNLOAD

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 8-10 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au for more information or to book your place.

EWA La Noir Saddleworld High Performance is excited to present a clinic with Danish Olympian 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 Master Class open to all dressage enthusiasts at 7:00pm Wednesday 11 August at the State Equestrian Centre. EWA would like to thank Anna Latto Equestrian for her contribution in bringing Lone to Western Australia for this clinic.

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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WA COMPETITOR RESULTS FOR MELBOURNE 3DE

CCI3*
Lauren Browne & Sky’s Da Limit - 9th CCI3*
Sonja Johnson & Misty Isle Valentino - 13th CCI3*
Samantha Bain & Barabadeen Woodstock - 18th CCI3*

CCI2*
Tayah Andrew & Silver Force - 11th CCI2*
Emma King & DvZ Chevalier - 14th CCI2*
Kenya Wilson & Barabadean Aspire - 26th CCI2*

CCI1*
Sonja Johnson & Parkiarrup Peregrine - 2nd CCI1*
Kirsten Twining & Newhope Sparks Fly - 47th CCI1*

CCIJ1*
Madison Gielen & Devereaux Top Up - 1st CCIJ1*

For full results visit m3de.com.au.

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SWAN RIVER CIC DATE SURVEY

Due to circumstances beyond their control the Swan River CIC Organising Committee is no longer able to conduct their event on the weekend of 28 & 29 October.

The Organising Committee is interested in ensuring the event is run on a weekend that suits the majority of riders and asks that you take the time to complete the Swan River CIC Date Survey to inform their decision. Responses are required by 11:00am Tuesday 20 June.

Please note that NO other event dates have changed and Murray CNC is confirmed and locked in for 14 & 15 October.

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GUIDE FOR CROSS COUNTRY COURSE DESIGNERS & OFFICIALS

The EA Cross Country Guide is now available on the EA website on the Resources for Officials page (Eventing Officials).

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EWA COMBINED TRAINING COMPETITION

Attention eventers! EWA are running a Combined Training Competition on Saturday 15 July at the State Equestrian Centre. Entries are now open on www.nominate.com.au. Places are limited so please enter early. Please direct all enquiries to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au.

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MAKING EVENTING SAFER

The Making Eventing Safer Fund, kicked off by the generosity of Willinga Park’s Terry Snow, will see $45,000 distributed to States to support the roll out of frangible devices at all EA events across Australia. This funding will be matched by State Eventing Committees meaning a total of $90,000 will be spent on improving safety. MORE

NATIONAL JUMPING RULE CHANGES

EWA would like to remind all members that Jumping rule changes will come into effect on 12 July 2017. Please familiarise yourself with the changes. MORE

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JUMPING SQUAD APPLICATIONS & UPDATE FORMS

Applications to join the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Jumping Squads are now open. These must be received by 4pm Monday 10 July for consideration to be included on the squad.

Update forms from current members are now being accepted and due no later than 4pm Monday the 10 July. Members are requested to forward these updates prior to this date unless competing at GCEC Jumping. MORE

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