23/11/17
EWA ELECTION RESULTS

EWA is pleased to announce the successful candidates following the closure of the ballot for the 2017 EWA Annual Election.

The EWA Board had 1 vacancy for an Ordinary Director (2017-2020) and the successful candidate was Anne Avery.

The Dressage WA Committee had 2 vacancies for Elected Committee Members (2017-2020) and the successful candidates were Stephanie Munro and Valrie Mayger.

Thank you to all of the candidates who applied and to the members who took the time to submit a vote.

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23/11/17
SEC COMMUNITY FORUM MONDAY 27 NOV.

A reminder that EWA, with the support of the City of Swan, will be holding a Community Engagement Forum at 6:30pm Monday 27 November at the State Equestrian Centre to discuss the venue and its place in the local community.

This is an opportunity for users of the SEC, as well as the general public, to learn more about the centre and assist in ensuring it has a bright and sustainable future for many years to come. MORE

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16/11/17
EWA ANNUAL AWARDS: ONE WEEK TO NOMINATE

Nominations for the 2017 EWA Annual Awards will be closing on November 30. If you know someone that deserves recognition for their success or contribution to the WA equestrian community, nominate them for an Award and they could be selected as one of the finalists recognised at the EWA Awards Night being held 2 February 2018.

2017 Awards:

• Special Services to the Sport
• Athlete of the Year
• Horse of the Year
• Young Athlete of the Year
• Para-Equestrian of the Year
• Official of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Administrator of the Year
• Event of the Year
• Owner of the Year

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

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16/11/17
2017 EWA MEMBER SURVEY

The EWA Member Survey was created to help us understand what is important to our members to ensure our services and programs remain relevant in an ever-changing environment. The survey is voluntary, confidential and should take less than 15 minutes. Plus, complete the survey to go into the draw to win a $250 EWA voucher or $50 SEC voucher! Survey closes 1 December. MORE

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15/11/17
MENTAL HEALTH IN EQUESTRIAN SPORT

Equestrian Australia has announced that they want to boost the awareness of common mental health issues that arise in the sporting community where there is currently a lack of information and education. EA is going to develop an online workshop to inform and educate equestrian community members about these issues and provide this as an additional elective on the coaching pathway in 2018. MORE

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15/11/17
2018 FEI REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Equestrian Australia is now processing FEI Registrations for the 2018 Calendar Year. FEI Registrations are mandatory under the rules of the FEI and must be renewed before entering your first FEI Competition each calendar year (the FEI season being 1 January - 31 December). MORE

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14/11/17
NADINE MEREWETHER NAMED EA COACH OF THE MONTH

EWA would like to congratulate Nadine Mereweather on being featured as the Equestrian Australia Coach of the Month for November. Nadine - or 'Niddy' as she is known by many - is an EA Level 3 General Coach and former coach educator, examiner and dressage judge. Although no longer competing, she was very successful at both a state and national level, and some may remember the impressive long reining dressage displays she gave with her Lipizzaner stallion 'Pluto Nimo XII ' owned by Georgina Beard. MORE

WORKSHOP
FREE SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR CLUBS

Date: 29 November 2017
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Warwick Hockey Centre, 86 Lloyd Drive, Warwick
Details: Sport & Recreation WA Website

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9/11/17
UPDATE TO MEASURING STEWARD WORKBOOK

Following a review by the Branch Chief Measurers, the Measuring Steward Workbook has been updated. This is in part due to the 1 January 2018 Sporting rule changes covering both Show Horse and Dressage.

All Measurers currently have an expiry date set to 31/3/18. Attendance at an EA State Measuring Steward Refresher course will be required prior to this date in order to be maintained on current lists. MORE

CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date: 30 January - 1 February 2018
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Details: Registration Form

EWA 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 Masterclass on Wednesday 31 January (more details to come).

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23/11/17
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP CANCELLED

EWA regrets to advise that the High Performance Workshop scheduled for this Saturday 25 November has been cancelled. Plans are underway for next year's workshops so stay tuned.

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23/11/17
JUMPING FUNDING SUPPORT APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON

Applications for Round 2 of Jumping Funding Support are now open. A share of $4000 is available to La Noir Saddleworld Jumping Open, Recognition and Youth Squad horse rider combinations. Rebates of up to $400 per horse can be claimed as reimbursements on entries for eligible classes. Applications close 9 December. MORE

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23/11/17
COACHING FAST TRACK PROGRAM FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES 

EWA is currently seeking expressions of interest from La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes to complete their Equestrian Coaching (previously NCAS) certificates. A limited number of positions will be available to Athletes 18 years of age and over to complete their Introductory and Level 1 coaching certificates via a Fast Track program delivered over summer 2017/2018. Email Sharon Welsh sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au to register.

CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date: 30 January - 1 February 2018
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Details: Registration Form

EWA 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 Masterclass on Wednesday 31 January (more details to come).

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23/11/17
EADJC APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

Following the recent Equestrian Australian Dressage Judges Committee (EADJC) call for EOI's, Jane Ventura has been re-appointed, whilst Kim Thomas (WA) and Kerrie Swan-Bates have both been accepted to the Committee. Each new member has been endorsed by the EA Dressage Committee (EADC) for a three-year term commencing 1/1/18 and ending on 31/12/20. MORE

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15/11/17
EOI FOR DRESSAGE STATE SQUAD SELECTORS

EWA are now accepting expressions of interest for the position of EWA Dressage Squad Selector for 2018-2020. There are two (2) positions vacant as Hazel Hikins and Chris Sharpe have now completed their terms. If you are interested in supporting our state's high performance riders, visit the link below for more information. Applications close 1 December. MORE

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9/11/17
2018 RE-ACCREDITATION SHOW HORSE & DRESSAGE JUDGES

Equestrian Australia has issued a reminder to EA Show Horse and Dressage Judges that re-accreditations take place every 3 years and are due 31 March 2018. For more information as well as important dates and forms, please visit the EA website. MORE

SPONSOR
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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23/11/17
EVENTING MASTER SERIES LEADERBOARD UPDATED

The Leaderboard has now been updated here.

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18/11/17
VALE GILL ROLTON OAM

EWA is deeply saddened by the passing of Gill Rolton (OAM). Gill, 61, showed her usual courage and waged a long and brave battle against endometrial cancer. She served as a devoted Equestrian Australia Board Member and Australian International 3 Day Event Director right up until the very end. Our deepest condolences to her family and many friends. MORE

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15/11/17
ADDITIONAL NATIONAL EVENTING RULE CHANGE FOR 2018

There has been an additional rule change to the EA Eventing rules effective 1 January 2018. This rule change is due to safety recommendations.

Rule 538.3 - Cross-Country Test: Body protectors are compulsory for this Test, including when schooling over Cross-Country fences at any time. A back protector of Beta 3 standard, ASTM standard F1937 or equivalent is recommended. MORE

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15/11/17
EOI FOR EVENTING STATE SQUAD SELECTORS

EWA are now accepting expressions of interest for the position of EWA Eventing Squad Selector for 2018-2020. There are three (3) positions vacant as Elaine Greene, Polly-Ann Huntington and Phillipa Collier have now completed their terms. If you are interested in supporting our state's high performance riders, visit the link below for more information. Applications close 1 December. MORE

21/11/17
EOI TO REPRESENT AUS IN TRANS-TASMAN TEAM

Equestrian Australia is seeking expressions of interest from riders aged 14 - 21 years of age (year of birth 1996 - 2003) to compete in a borrowed horse event at Larsens Showjumping Championships from 26 - 28 January 2018 in Gisborne, New Zealand. A Coach/Chef d’Equipe position also available. MORE

9/11/17
2018 RE-ACCREDITATION SHOW HORSE & DRESSAGE JUDGES

Equestrian Australia has issued a reminder to EA Show Horse and Dressage Judges that re-accreditations take place every 3 years and are due 31 March 2018. For more information as well as important dates and forms, please visit the EA website. MORE

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