14/09/17
ANNUAL ELECTIONS NOTICE

In accordance with the EWA Constitution, notice is hereby given that the Annual Elections for members of the Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated Board and Committees will be held on Thursday 23 November. Nominations are now being accepted for vacant positions on the Board and Dressage, Eventing and Show Horse Committees. MORE

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14/09/17
EWA BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with regret that EWA accepts the resignation of Vice Chairman, Colin Chantler, from the EWA Board. MORE

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14/09/17
EA BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

Equestrian Australia today announced that the National Board will be bolstered with the arrival of two new professional members. Catherine Friday fills the casual vacancy following the departure of Chris Styring, with Colin Chantler filling the casual vacancy following the departure of Leigh Clifford. MORE

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07/09/17
EA ELECTED DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS OPEN

At the forthcoming 2017 Annual General Meeting of Equestrian Australia Limited, there will be vacancies for the position of 'Elected Director', being a director appointed by a vote of the Branches. Members are entitled to nominate persons to be considered. Nominations close Thursday 28 September. MORE

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07/09/17
ATTENTION COACHES AND PARENTS

Let your local primary schools know that now is a great time to introduce Equestrian to their children using Sporting Schools funding. Equestrian has also been given the green light to deliver Sporting School equestrian programs in some Secondary Schools.  (Limited to 500 invited Secondary Schools nationally.) MORE

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07/09/17
PINNACLE FOUNDATIONS SPONSORSHIPS

Applications are now open for Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships to help 16-24-year-old Australian LGBT+ students undertaking full-time education at a public or private secondary school (final year) or public institution of higher education in Australia. The scholarship provides $5,000 for the first year of tertiary studies and $3,000 for subsequent years for an athlete competing or training at the national level, or identified as high potential talent in their sport, whilst pursuing full-time study. MORE

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05/09/17
EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH EIAF

Equestrian Australia has appointed Equine International Airfreight (EIAF) as its exclusive equine air freight partner. MORE

07/09/17
EOI FOR STEWARDS COURSE

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now being sought for an EA Stewards course with FEI Steward Chris Wallis on 3 November at Capel Pony Club. New candidates and current stewards are welcome. There will also be an opportunity to be mentored at Swan River CIC competition on the 4 & 5 November. A minimum number of candidates is required to ensure this course goes ahead, so please register with Sara Botten SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au.

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NCAS
GENERAL COACH UPDATE

Date: 23 October, 8:30am-1:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: $60
Registrations: Registration Form

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NCAS
2 DAY ORIENTATION TO COACHING COURSE

Date: 23 & 24 October
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: $285
Registrations: Registration Form

07/09/17
GIVING 4 GRASSROOTS GRANTS

Applications are now open for G4G™ grants. The G4G™ program grants up to $10,000 to community-based organisations and clubs, assisting them to fund activities and programs focused on increasing participation of local community members in sport. Applications close 19 September. MORE

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30/08/17
CBH GROUP GRASS ROOTS FUND

Applications are now open CBH Group Grass Roots Fund financial assistance. Community groups and organisations are able to seek up to $5,000 for events and projects which contribute to the health and vitality of their community Applications close 30 September. MORE

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CLUBS
SAFE CLUBS 4 KIDS WORKSHOP

Date: 18 October, 9:30am-11:30am
Location: 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
Price: Free
Registrations: DSR Website

07/09/17
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

The September edition of the Dressage WA Newsletter is now available for download here.

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31/08/17
STEPHEN CLARKE RETURNS TO WA

FEI 5* Judge Stephen Clarke is returning to WA in November! Stephen is looking forward to once again working with WA's Dressage community.

• 11 November at the SEC - Masterclass featuring Freestyle to Music
  Stephen is keen to show how music and choreography can influence the performance of the horse. It promises to be a great night out at the SEC. There will be beautiful horses and top entertainment including a VIP dinner, food vans, bar etc.
• 12 November at the SEC - Symposium
  This is a must for all Dressage enthusiasts. Stephen will work through the levels with a variety of horses. He will make commentary on test riding and help the rider to make improvements. He will show how the correct training enables the horse to reach its potential. Q&A sessions will be included with a panel of experts.

Riders, coaches, trainers, judges and all dressage lovers come along and get involved. Bookings open soon.

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NOAS
D/C DRESSAGE JUDGE SEMINAR WITH SUSIE HOEVENAARS (VIC) FEI5*

Date: 30 September 9:00am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: D/C Judges Free, Other Judges $20, Non-Judges $40
Registrations: Email elaine_greene@westnet.com.au or call 0409 112 545

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NOAS
B/A DRESSAGE JUDGE SEMINAR WITH SUSIE HOEVENAARS (VIC) FEI5*

Date: 1 October 9:00am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: B/A Judges Free, Other Judges $20, Non-Judges $40
Registrations: Email elaine_greene@westnet.com.au or call 0409 112 545

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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05/09/17
MID-YEAR EVENTING SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the horse and rider combinations who were successful in their selection for the 2017 Mid-Year La Noir Saddleworld EWA Eventing Squads. MORE

14/09/17
SAVE THE DATE - STATE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The State Jumping Championships, WA’s premier show jumping competition, will be held on 27-29 October 2017 at the State Equestrian Centre.

The event will include three action packed days of world class show jumping with classes from 60cm PLUS a Speed Derby, Junior, Young Rider and Senior State Title classes, FEI Youth Olympic Games Qualifier and more. Spectators will also be spoiled for choice with trade stands, food vans and a VIP marquee.

Entries opening on Global Entries Online soon.

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11/09/17
JUMPING LEADERBOARDS UPDATED

The Bronze, Silver and EquineWorld Amateur Leaderboards have now been updated and are available for download here.

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31/08/17
SPONSORS WANTED

The organisers of the 2017 State Jumping Championships, to be held 28 & 29 October at the State Equestrian Centre, are calling for sponsors to be a part of this exciting event. Whether you have a business that would benefit from promotion, or simply wish to support the sport, there is a sponsorship package suitable for you. Please contact Sharon on sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au for more information.

14/09/17
HORSE OF THE YEAR WRAP UP

The EWA Show Horse Working Party would like to congratulate all competitors who competed in the 2017 EWA PETstock Bio-John Horse of the Year Show on 1-3 September for their successes, their sportsmanship and co-operation.

We would like to thank judges Ann Smiley, Richard Best, Leigh Sears and Suzan McDermott who presided over the three days and were complimentary on the quality of WA's horses and riders. Equally, we would like to thank, sincerely, the many volunteers who worked so hard to ensure the success of this event. Thank you! We couldn’t do it without you.

Concerns were raised regarding the results of Class 4 Child’s Medium Show Hunter Pony which were published on Friday September 1. The EWA Show Horse Working Party wishes to confirm that due process was carried out in accordance with Rule 6.7 of the National Show Horse Rules and the original published results will stand.

Winner - #47 Gem Park Debonare
1st Runner Up - #28 Charisma Royal Emblem
2nd Runner Up - #145 Weston Park Applewood

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