15/02/18
INTERNATIONAL HORSE OWNERS WELCOME IN AUS

Under a new by-law introduced on 1 January 2018, Equestrian Australia (EA) may now grant an International Horse Owner License to an International Owner so that they may enter their horse in EA sanctioned events. MORE

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08/02/18
BECOME A VOLUNTEER

EWA is now accepting expressions of interest from people wanting to volunteer at our events for 2018. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn about the sport by listening to judges’ comments, understanding how judging and timing works, as well as assist with understanding with the rules. Some volunteers are also eligible for money in honorarium for donating their time to the event. MORE

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08/02/18
AWARDS NIGHT WINNERS

A full list of winners and place getters is now available. Congratulations to everyone! MORE

WORKSHOP
GENERAL COACH COMPULSORY UPDATE

Date: Monday 12 March, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registration Form: Download

• Craig Barrett, EA Level 2 Eventing Specialist and Coach Educator
• Helen Cunningham, WA Sports Federation, on the Working with Children Check
• Roz Tippett, EA Level 3 Dressage Specialist, on coaching to improve dressage marks
• Gow Gates Insurance Webinar
• A discussion on changes to the coaching system

Proof of current Senior First Aid Certification and Working With Children clearance will be required. Enquiries to sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au .

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15/02/18
COMPULSORY ASADA COURSE FOR EA COACHES

From 31 March 2018, all EA Coaches must have completed a minimum of the online ASADA Level 1 Anti-Doping Course in order to renew their coaching memberships. This will become a compulsory requirement moving forward for updating and renewing your coaching registration and you will need to show proof of your completion certificate as part of this process. EA recommends Coaches keep it in an accessible place in readiness to upload to the MyEA portal during Coach Registration Renewals in June/July.

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08/02/18
EA OFFICIALS SEARCH

Did you know that if you are not a current EA member you will not show on the EA Officials Search? With many clubs now booking judges and officials for their upcoming events, it is important for you to renew your membership if you would like clubs to be able to contact you. Renewing online only takes a few minutes and is effective immediately.

15/02/18
2018 RISING STARS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the 65 rider/horse combinations who were successful in their selection for the 2018 EWA Rising Stars Youth Development Program. There are five 2-day clinics planned for 2018, which will not only further riding talents but provide education on subjects including Organisational Skills, Sports Psychology Skills, Horse Management, Personal Health, Exercise, Diet and Fitness Regimes. EWA is looking forward to a jam-packed development program for 2018. MORE

15/02/18
DATE CHANGES

1. Swan River Dressage Club: September event changed to one day only on 8 September
2. Swan River Dressage Club: October event now a two-day show on 27 & 28 October

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15/02/18
SWAN RIVER DRESSAGE CHANGE OF RESULTS

EWA wishes to announce that Tyana Lawless was incorrectly listed as riding Hors Concours in the Advanced 5.2 at the Swan River Dressage Competition held 9/10 September 2017. The performance of Tyana and Bluefields Furstin Reveal in the Advanced 5.2 has been amended to Official and grading points will be allocated for their performance of 65.214%.

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15/02/18
PRELIM LEVEL WORKSHOP

Date: 5 May, 8.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: State Equestrian Centre - Classroom and C-Quest Arena
Cost: $99 incl. facility fee, lunch & m/tea (subsidised by the DDF fund)
Registrations: Opening 1 March on nominate.com.au

Good basics in everyday training through the levels and into the competition arena. With the goal to help riders improve understanding and application of the training scale and competition performance, this full-day workshop includes a seminar, video and ridden demonstrations, test riding and judge feedback.

Guest Presenters: Hazel Hikins A-level Dressage Judge & Mentor, Level 2 Dressage Coach & Chris Sharpe B-level Dressage Judge and Level 1 General Coach.

A Mid-week Dressage initiative supported by the Dressage Development Fund.

*Throughout the year the program will offer workshops to riders at all levels. Stay tuned for further dates and information!

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15/02/18
NICOLE TOUGH (QLD) PROTOCOL TESTS

Dressage WA is pleased to present a Judge Protocol Day featuring guest visiting judge Nicole Tough (QLD) on 18 March. 35 minute sessions available. Ride a test of your choice! A DWA Mid-week initiative supported by the Dressage Development Fund. MORE

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08/02/18
DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER

The February Dressage WA Newsletter is now available to view online. 

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08/02/18
HOW TO BECOME A DRESSAGE JUDGE

Are you interested in becoming a dressage judge in 2018? Equestrian Australia has now uploaded their How to Become a Dressage Judge Workbooks here (scroll down page).

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08/02/18
COMPETITION INCENTIVES FOR CLUBS

DWA is offering EWA-affiliated clubs (including dressage and adult riding clubs) the opportunity to apply for retrospective subsidies when running official dressage competitions (Participant and Competitive). Your club could be eligible for up to $1000 per competition, depending on the number of tests ridden and the level of classes offered. The subsidy will only be offered for two events per club. MORE

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08/02/18
2018 DWA LEADERBOARD

DWA is excited to announce its 2018 Dressage Leaderboard. The Leaderboard runs from 1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018 and includes all WA Dressage Competitions. Open to EWA Competitor, Participant and Adult Rider members. MORE

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01/02/18
DRESSAGE JUDGES TASKFORCE DATES

Judges, riders, coaches supporters all welcome.

• 10 March - Freestyle Seminar presented by Virginia Creed at the State Equestrian Centre. Contact Elaine Greene elaine_greene@westnet.com.au
• 11 March - Dressage Judges Seminar E/D level presented by Virginia Creed at the State Equestrian Centre. Contact Elaine Greene elaine_greene@westnet.com.au
• 7 April - Dressage Judges Seminar G/F level presented by Gill Botten at the State Equestrian Centre. Contact Gill Botten botfam@iinet.net.au

15/02/18
EOI FOR INTERSCHOOLS EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Planning for the Saddles Plus Equestrian Festival is well underway. As this event continues to grow EWA is now looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the running of the festival in 2018. All levels of experience welcome. Expressions of interest (EOI) can be directed to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au.

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08/02/18
2018 JUNIOR SERIES LEADERBOARD

Attention school-aged riders! Information on the 2018 Saddles Plus Junior Series Leaderboard is now available. A few changes have been made for 2018, namely that points can now be gained at all EWA affiliated events (conditions apply). MORE

08/02/18
WA YOUNG MASTERS LEADERBOARD RETURNS

The EWA Jumping Committee is pleased to announce the re-introduction of the WA Young Masters Series for 2018, sponsored by Kentaur Australia, with 80cm, 1m and Junior classes to be offered throughout WA.  MORE

15/02/18
2018 SOUTHERN CROSS SHOW HORSE SPECTACULAR

Did you place 1st, 2nd or 3rd at any of the following events?

• EWA Autumn Pageant – 15-16 April 2017
• EWA Winter Gala – 3-4 June 2017
• EWA HOTY – 1-3 September 2017

If so, you may be eligible to compete at the inaugural 2018 PerformaRide Southern Cross Show Horse Spectacular to be held at SIEC in March. MORE

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15/02/18
DATE CHANGES

1. Gosnells Horse & Pony Club: Moved from 22 April to Easter Monday 2 April
2. Serpentine Horse & Pony Club: Added event on 14 April

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08/02/18
EOI FOR SHOW HORSE RIDERS’ REPRESENTATIVE

The EWA Show Horse Committee is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) to join the committee to represent the EWA Show Horse Riders. Applications close Friday 23 February. MORE

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08/02/18
HOTY QUALIFYING EVENTS

Eligible Events:

• EWA Autumn Pageant
• EWA Winter Gala
• Any affiliated EWA event (including Ag Shows) providing event is run under EA National Show Horse rules and an accredited EA judge is presiding

Ineligible Events:

• EWA Horse of the Year
• Perth Royal Show
• Show Horse Council WA Classic
• Show Horse Council WA Western Stars
• Show Horse Council Horse of the Year
• Gosnells Masters
• Any other events not run under EA National Show Horse Rules

EWA Horse of the Year placings do not count as an attendance as the purpose of qualifications is to encourage competitors to support clubs.

For full event qualifying information click here.

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08/02/18
SHOW HORSE PUBLIC MEETING

Have you registered to attend the Show Horse Public Meeting at the State Equestrian Centre on 28 February? Join EWA Board members, the EWA Show Horse Committee and the EWA CEO to discuss Show Horse in WA and ways on how to grow the sport for the future. Topics to be discussed include:

• EWA membership
• Events
• Clubs
• Competitors
• Officials
• General matters

All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments from 6.30pm for a 7:00pm start. Please RSVP to reception@equestrianwa.org.au by Monday 26 February if you would like to attend.

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