GENERAL - NEWS

14/08/2019

VALE CAROL WELLS

With great sorrow and sadness, Equestrian Western Australia would like to offer our condolences to the family of Carol Wells on her passing earlier this week.

Carol rode at the 1994 World Para-Equestrian Championships in Hartpury, UK and was awarded Equestrian Western Australia’s honorary life membership at the 2018 Awards Night earlier this year.

13/08/2019

COUNTRY SPORT ENRICHMENT SCHEME

The Country Sport Enrichment Scheme helps regional Western Australia experience and conduct major sporting events and sport development initiatives.

Click here for more information

08/08/2019

HORSE OWNERS REMINDED TO BE AWARE OF HENDRA VIRUS RISK

While the risk of Hendra virus occurring in Western Australia is low, horse owners need to remain vigilant for the signs of the disease as it is so dangerous when it occurs.
Hendra virus is a fatal disease of horses caused by horse contact with the secretions of flying foxes (fruit bats) that carry the virus. People who have close contact with infected horses, including vets, may also become infected and can die from the disease.

The disease occurs in Queensland and NSW, and with regular movements back and forth across Australia for equestrian events, your horses can potentially be exposed to horses incubating the disease during competitions.

Be aware that flying foxes in northern WA have been found to carry the virus and so have the potential to infect horses.
Read more about steps you can take to reduce the risk of Hendra virus occurring in your horse: http://bit.ly/2YPqabh

STATE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE - NEWS

15/08/2019

Equestrian Western Australia policy is that all dogs on the State Equestrian Centre grounds must be on a lead and under control. Anyone entering the SEC must comply with the SEC terms and conditions of entry, these are designed to protect all SEC patrons with the dogs on lead policy ensuring that loose dogs do not cause harm to SEC patrons or horses.

We understand that some of our patrons wish to attend the SEC with their dogs, to assist us to maintain the policy of allowing dogs at the SEC we kindly ask that all dogs remain on a lead. We have had several incidents involving dogs not on a lead causing injury to horses and riders over the years, and we require your assistance to protect all SEC patrons.

It is also essential that all riders that ride at the SEC are registered to do so. EWA has promoted the new SEC Park and Ride booking that is free of charge if you just come down for a ride or if you would like to book an arena or jump the cross country jumps a booking with a fee is required.

Please help us to ensure that dogs can remain welcome at the SEC.

DRESSAGE - NEWS

13/08/2019

Come watch Western Australia's top dressage combinations compete for the title of State Champion dance to the music in the serene Indoor Stadium while served delicious High Tea.

Tickets are from $55 with a glass of champagne on arrival.

Book now as only limited tickets are up for grabs!

09/08/2019

DRESSAGE JUDGES TASKFORCE: STOP PRESS

Please note change of venue for our A/B Seminar with FEI  5* Judge Maria Schwennesen

Sunday 25 August NOW at Kalinda Park, Orange Grove.
Look forward to seeing you there.

More info Hannie Byrne (hanniebyrne@gmail.com) Wendy Barker (wendybarker.ebtc@gmail.com)

09/08/2019

Maria Schwennesen has recently officiated in Ermelo judging beautiful Young Horses at the Dressage World Breeding Championships.
We are very privileged to have Maria visit us in Perth to help our horse & rider combinations develop in the correct way.

DWA Dressage Development Series Event Saturday 24 August with FEI 5* Judge Maria Schwennesen!
Warm-up event for State Championships – perfect your tests in training - Saturday 24th August.
Featuring Training tests all levels – ride any test in training.
Official Para Equestrian & FEI
Plus mini-seminars, demonstration and lunch with Maria for riders of all levels.

Entries closing soon on Nominate https://www.nominate.com.au/EquestDn/Event.aspx?event=15294&eventlist=2

DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

• Rubbergem WA State Dressage Championships 2019 - 31 August - 1st September 2019
• Orange Grove Pony Club (Dressage Training Day) - 1 September 2019
• Dressage in the Wheatbelt: Crystals in Kellerberrin - 14 September 2019
• Margaret River Dressage Series 2019 (Round 3) - 13 October 2019
• Albany Show Dressage - Sunday November 10th

Swan River Dressage 

• 7-8 September 2019 - Dressage with Decorum Series 3
• 26-27 October 2019 - Spring Gala - 2 days of official classes - Dressage with Decorum Series Final

Dressage Association of WA
Training Days for 2019

• Sept 15. Prep B, 1C, 2C, 3C, 4C, 5C and other tests on requests

EVENTING - NEWS

07/08/2019

MASTER SERIES LEADERBOARD

26/07/2019

EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA & EVENTING WA PRESENTS EVENTING TD & CD SEMINAR

Sat 14th and Sun 15th September 2019
Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra
In conjunction with the Alcoa Fairbridge Horse Trials Event

Presenters

• Mr Roger Kane (VIC) – EA Level 3 TD, FEI 3* TD
• Ms Sylvia Williams-Roberts (QLD) - EA Level 3 & FEI Level 3 XC Course Designer, EA Level 1 TD

Click here for more details

18/07/2019

Event Schedule now online. We welcome Horseland Perth, Midland, Bunbury and Kelmscott in collaboration in continuing their long term support of this event. We are also exciting to again be presenting the Off the Track Young Eventing Horse of the Year horse again in 2019. There will also be an opportunity for all horses to be assessed as an event horse with the inaugural open event horse style class. Day two of the competition will feature the exciting eventing grand prix classes from 90cm – 115cm. This event will be open for entries on www.nominate.com.au shortly.

EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

• Alcoa International Horse Trials - 14 & 15 Sept 
• Horseland Young Event Horse and Eventing Grand Prix -- 5-6 October

INTERSCHOOL - NEWS

JUNIOR LEADERBOARD SERIES

27/06/2019

JUMPING - NEWS

04/08/2019

2019 JUMPING LEADERBOARDS

29/07/2019

CALLING ALL JUMPING OFFICIALS

We are looking for Judges, Course Designers and Stewards to be part of the State Show Jumping Championships on the 20-22 September.  If you are interested please contact Amy Kippin 0447676475 or amy.kippin@live.com.au

JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

• LiveLighter Dryandra Show Jumping Championships - Saturday, 24th August 2019
• Northam Agricultural Show September 14th 2019
• Taminga Jump Club Championship Show - October 6th 2019

SHOW HORSE - NEWS

SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

• Touchstone Farm Gosnells Masters - 24th & 25th August 2019
• Northam Agricultural Show - 14th September 2019
• 2019 Brunswick Agricultural Society Show - 26th October 2019

HIGH PERFORMANCE - NEWS

15/08/2019

WRAP-UP: ROD BROWN WA CLINIC

WA had the opportunity to attend another 3 day clinic with esteemed coach Rod Brown (EA Level 3 Jumping).

EA again funded Rods journey to Perth as part of the HP State Funding Program providing lessons at no cost to the eventing squad riders and with the financial assistance from EWA to heavily subsidize the Jumping squad’s lessons. With this opportunity provided, all squad riders were able to ride not only their squad horse, but another promising super star waiting in the wings to further their equestrian development toward National Squads. The quality of our states riders has improved over the 2 years since this funding has been in place.

Friday was the day that all La Noir Saddleworld Jumping squad riders were able to take up the opportunity to ride and be coachedby Rod. It was unfortunate that the plane was late due to heavy fog in the morning, so finally started the clinic at midday. Twelve squad
riders took up this fantastic opportunity to be fine-tuned for the weekend’s event held with WASJA. Feedback was very positive with riders wanting requesting future clinics with Rod and other visiting EA Coaches.

Click here to read full article

COACHES/OFFICIALS - NEWS

15/08/2019

COACHING EDUCATION DAY & CE/SSTA COACHING 2 DAY UPDATE - WRAP UP

Equestrian Western Australia’s coaching committee and Sharon Welsh in charge of High Performance and Athlete Development held a very successful two day EWA Coach Educator (CE) and Skills Specific Training Assessor (SSTA) training update.

Click here to read full article

13/08/2019

PRAS COACHING WORKSHOP

ADULT RIDERS - NEWS

FEATURED EVENT

Wanneroo AECI are running their Fire & Ice Fundraising Gymkhana once more to support their local fire brigade! This is an encouragement show for over 18's consisting of in-hand, hacking and games. Entries will be opened via Nominate 8th August. Start planning those red and white costumes!

ADULT RIDERS - UPCOMING EVENTS

• 18 August - Kelmscott ARC EITK Training Day
• 25 August- Gidgegannup Equestrian Association dressage training day (including Western dressage)
  
• 31 August - 1 September ARCA Classes at WA State Dressage Championships
• 08 September - Fire & Ice Gymkhana - Wanneroo AECI
• 14 September - Eastern Wheatbelt Riding Club Crystals in Kellerberrin Dressage 
• 21 September - Magenup ARG Hack Day
• 12 October - Wanneroo AECI Hickstead & Dressage Jackpot Challenge Series Event 3 
• ARCA Spring Challenge 13th October 2019 hosted by Orange Grove ARC
• 19 October - Kelmscott ARC Eventing in the KARC
• 17 November - Magenup ARG Encouragement ODE

CLUBS -- NEWS

WEST COAST COWBOYS GAMES, OBSTACLES AND RACE DAY!

When: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August
Where:  Sunninghill Equestrian Centre, 3010 Riley Road Stoneville
On Saturday the day will be split into 2 sessions:
9am-1pm:  Games session.
2pm-5pm:  Open practice with obstacles. The arena will be set up with different obstacles ranging in difficulty. You will be able to work with your horse at your leisure to try out the different obstacles. Great for all horses at any level, ground work or riding the obstacles.
You can do the games session, the open practice, or both sessions.
Sunday is the Jackpot race day!
For more information and entry forms contact West Coast Cowboys:

Email: westcoastcowboys@outlook.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestCoastCowboysWCC
Website: www.westcoastcowboys.com.au

SHOWJUMPING FUNDRAISER DAY! 

Where:   Sunninghill Equestrian Centre, 3010 Riley road, Stoneville
When:     Saturday 31 August  7.30am – 5pm
Heights:  30-45cm, 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 100-105cm and a 1.05m+ depending on interest
Cost:        $15 per round  -  Open to everyone!

Come along and enter some training rounds in a relaxed, casual environment at the beautiful Sunninghill Equestrian Centre whilst supporting a local athlete. Prizes, raffles and lots of fun happening too!

Nikita Mawhirt competes in the sport of Modern Pentathlon, which includes the disciplines of swimming, fencing, showjumping, running and shooting. In 2017 and 2018, she was a member of the Australian team who competed at the World Championships, as well as being the sole female representative from Australia at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. All costs associated with training and competing are completely self-funded, so with the 2020 Junior World Championships and World University games around the corner, Nikita is trying to raise some much needed funds to allow her to continue with her training. Nikita’s dream is to represent Australia at the Paris 2024 OIympic Games and she would love your support in helping her reach these vital stepping stones along the way.

Entries close Wednesday 28th August 5pm

Bookings on the link below:

https://www.globalentriesonline.com.au/equestrian_show_jumping/details/?eventId=1307&eventDetailId=6947