MASTER COACHES SERIES SUCCESS

Wednesday 5 July saw the completion of the Master Coaches Series with EA NCAS Level 3 Dressage Coach Roz Tippett presenting on the use of the dressage training scale in everyday training. The 2017 Master Coaches Series has proved to be a success in its inaugral year, with over 500 people attending the seminars between March and July. EWA would like to thank the Coaches, demonstration riders and arena attendees for making these seminars possible. MORE

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NEW EA CODES OF CONDUCT

Following a review of the policies of many other sports and discussion with the Australian Sports Commission on their requirements, Equestrian Australia has developed a revised Code of Conduct. MORE

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THINK BEFORE YOU USE

Equestrian Australia urges all riders and horse owners to take special care when using topical treatments, feed additives and supplements. MORE

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HAZEL PITHER MEMORIAL

The Pither Family extends an invitation to the equestrian community to attend a celebration of life service for Hazel Pither to be held at the State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon 6069, on Saturday 15 July at 2:30pm.

MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER COURSE

Date: 20 September, 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Department of Sport & Recreation, Leederville
Registrations: Email reception@equestrianwa.org.au

This course is for people who wish to be a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) in their sport and recreation organisations and clubs. EWA will pay for any members wishing to attend.

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2018 FEI CALENDAR APPLICATIONS OPEN

It is now the time of year to send in FEI Calendar Applications for 2018. If you wish to hold an International (FEI) event during 2018, you will need to fill out the application form and return it to Equestrian Australia by Monday 7 August 2017. MORE

JUMPING SQUAD FUNDING NOW OPEN

Applications are now open for Round 1 of Jumping WA Funding Support for events that occurred March to July 2017 (to include Yalambi Classic/Bunbury SJ Classic/Busselton Winter Classic/GCEC). Entry fee rebates of up to $400 per horse are available. Applications close 22 August. MORE

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HIGH PERFORMANCE FORUM & WORKSHOP

Date: 22 July, 9:00am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email the Registration Form to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au by Monday 19 July.

This event is FREE and COMPULSORY for La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes. Topics for the lectures are:

• Sports Nutritionist David Bryant – Ensuring you are consuming a nutrient dense diet to maximise your performance in all facets of life.
• Sports Psychologist Adrian Schonfield – Understanding the values, attitudes and behaviours that are required by Equestrian athletes. 
• Personal Trainer Kirsty Holmes - Understanding strength and fitness for Equestrian athletes.

Registrations for the workshop are now open at www.nominate.com.au to EA NCAS Coaches and other invited athletes on a pathway to state representation ($77.00 fee applies). La Noir High Performance athletes do not need to register online but are encouraged to invite their coaches to attend.

DWA MID-WEEK DRESSAGE

Entries are now open for the next Mid-Week Dressage Indoors at the SEC.

• Thursday 27 July: Training & Protocol Day
• Friday 28 July: Event . Choose your own tests. Prep to Grand Prix including Participant.

A fantastic initiative brought to you by Dressage WA. Find out what the judges are looking for, improve training and increase percentages! Entries via Nominate.

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INCLUSION OF 7YO YOUNG DRESSAGE HORSE COMPETITIONS

7-Year-Old Young Dressage Horse competitions are now permitted in Australia as of 1 July. MORE

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DRESSAGE MASTERCLASS WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 9 August, 7:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: Starting from $15/person
Registrations: www.nominate.com.au

EWA is excited to present a masterclass with Olympian Lone Jorgenson on the preparation, execution and improvement of flying changes for the dressage horse. Discounted tickets available for La Noir Equestrian High Performance Athletes, EA NCAS Coaches, EA NCAS Officials and EWA Members.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 8-10 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au

This three day clinic with Olympian and High Performance Coach Lone Jorgensen is open for registrations. Lesson preference will be given to La Noir Saddleworld High Performance athletes. Equestrian WA would like to thank Anna Latto Equestrian for her assistance in bring Lone to WA 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.

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JOHNSON NAMED FOR AUSTRALIAN EVENTING SQUAD

Congratulations to WA member Sonja Johnson on her selection for the National 'Green' Eventing Squad. This year's selections were made in accordance with the newly introduced National High Performance Squad format. MORE

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EVENTING IN THE PARK NOT RETURNING FOR 2017

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WOOROLOO 3DE TO RUN EvA65
Photo credit Waylib Sports Photography.

Perth Horse Trials Association will be running a new EvA65 class for the first time as part of the Prestige Loans and Wealth Creation Wooroloo International Three Day Event (18-21 August 2017).

“We are really excited about this new class which will enable grassroots riders to enjoy competing alongside international competitors at WA’s premier international three-day event,” explained Perth Horse Trials Association Chair Brett Christie.

The class, which will run both senior and junior sections, will take in a new cross country course running at the top of the existing national and international courses designed by international course designer Wayne Copping.

“The course will run predominantly across the flatter areas of the Wooroloo Prison Farm site, with a range of new obstacles including both transportables and permanent fences,” added Brett, who acts as cross country controller for the event in the Perth Hills.

Entries will be open on www.ktrials.com.au shortly.

SHOWJUMPER'S
COCKTAIL GALA

Date: Saturday 29 July 2017, 6:30pm-Midnight
Venue: The Flour Factory, 16 Queen Street, Perth
Ticket Price: $95

The ticket price includes substantial canapes, auction, entertainment and dancing to the sounds of Paul V - DJ. There will be a cash bar available to purchase drinks for the evening.

Tickets can be purchased until 22 July via TryBooking.

Keep an eye on the Pegasus Horse Sports Facebook Page to see what auction items will be up for grabs.

BUY TICKETS

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SAVE THE DATE - 2017 STATE SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The WA State Showjumping Championships will be returning to the State Equestrian Centre in 2017, to be held over three days on 27-29 October. This prestigious event will hold all state titles including the Senior, Young Rider, Junior, Amateur and Speed Championships. More information and programme to be released in the coming weeks.

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LEADERBOARDS UPDATED

Current standings for the EquineWorld Amateur Series, HOTY, Silver Series and Bronze Series are now available on the Jumping WA website.

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