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Equestrian WA

May 4, 2017

GENERAL

WA EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY LOSES VALUED VOLUNTEER

We are deeply saddened to hear that a much loved and respected member of the WA Equestrian Community - Isobel Jenkins - passed away suddenly on April 28. Known to many as "Aunty Isobel" she will be sadly missed.

The Jenkins, a military family, David in the army and Isobel a nurse, came to WA from Kenya. They became lifelong friends with Major David and Dee Boxall, parents of eventer Mark Boxall who is living and competing in the UK, and Alice who was a showhorse judge and husband Jan Sherriff who they knew from their time in Kenya. All involved with horses in Kenya, they were drawn together again in WA by their love of horses. Through that friendship, they became involved with the Side Saddle Association, spearheaded by the Sheriffs, the Boxalls, Peta Tanner, Sandy Hughes and Marion Hercock where Vera Sulc first met them.

Vera and Sharon Jenkins became friends and housemates and were out competing almost every weekend, with David and Isobel acting as support crew, grooms, fetching and carrying and providing sustenance for the two eager competitors. Sharon’s interest turned to dressage and in 1985 when WA hosted the National Dressage Championships Isobel was on the organising committee, led by Bruce Mills, Liz Owens' father, and aided by Leah Goodwin, Sue Thomas’ mother. They created an amazing event!

Over the years the close circle of friends grew to include Beverley Leonard, Dianne Colley, Charis Neuman and many more. For many years it wasn’t dressage if Beverley (left), Isobel (middle) and Pauline Dunham (right) weren’t huddled over a pile of dressage sheets, firing up the calculators and having a few laughs at competitions all over the metro area. Working with the then DWA chair Liz Boyle, Isobel and Beverley organised both State and Indoor Championships. The logistics with Liz living in Geraldton (with no internet), faxing paperwork back and forth was always interesting, but with good humour and a really positive attitude it resulted in excellent competitions. It would be surprising if any diehard dressage enthusiast did not at some time have the pleasure of hearing her Irish lilt and humour as the scores went up.

Her dedication to Dressage resulted in a much deserved win as EWA Volunteer of the Year amongst many.

Isobel had such a sharp mind. She would sit with a dressage sheet and add it completely in her head, faster than anyone else could with a calculator. Proudly Irish, she supported her Irish Rugby team and loved doing the crosswords in the English newspapers without the help of Google, just a dictionary. She loved nothing more than a good chat, ‘putting the world to rights’ over a glass of nice red wine.

For those that would like to farewell Isobel her funeral service will be held at Bowra & O'Dea in Midland on Friday 5 May at 10.00am. Our condolences to Mark and family.

The Irish Prayer
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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MINUTES FOR THE EWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated was held last Thursday 27 April at 7:00pm at the State Equestrian Centre. EWA thanks all who attended. The 2016 Annual Report and minutes are available here.

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EQUESTRIAN SPORT SET TO THRIVE UNDER NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

Equestrian Australia has revealed their new strategic plan for 2017-2020. The six key priorities are supported by a detailed operational plan that will adapt and evolve over time to ensure that Equestrian sport advances and grows throughout Australia over the next four years and beyond.  MORE


CLUBS

CLUB EQUIPMENT SUBSIDY SCHEME

Applications for the Department of Sport and Recreation's Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme (CESS) are now open until 26 May 2017. Eligible sporting clubs have the opportunity to apply for $500 towards shared sporting equipment accessible to all members. MORE

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UPCOMING DSR WORKSHOPS

EWA would like to recommend that all clubs check the Department of Sport and Recreation Events page for upcoming workshops that could be of interest to your committee, riders and volunteers. DSR holds regular workshops on club management, coaching, officiating, safety and many other topics.


COACHES

EWA NCAS ORIENTATION TO COACHING COURSE

Date: 22 & 23 May
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $285
Registrations: Registration Form

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EWA NCAS INTRODUCTORY & LEVEL 1 COACH TRAINING & ASSESSMENT CLINICS

Date: 23 May & 13 June
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $150 or $285 for both days
Registrations: Registration Form


HIGH PERFORMANCE & RISING STARS

HIGH PERFORMANCE SHIRTS
Attention Squad members! EWA High Performance Shirts have arrived and can be picked up between 9:00am-5:00pm from the EWA Office. Please email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au to arrange collection.



DRESSAGE - NEWS

DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER - MAY EDITION

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VALLEY EQUINE VET CENTRE FREESTYLE GALA

Saturday 6 May at the State Equestrian Centre

An evening of dressage freestyles, equine entertainment and a live saddle auction! New to this year - spectator judging - a fun an interactive learning experience for both riders and audience. Saddle Auction proudly sponsored by Bates Australia, total voucher valued at $5195.

  • 6.00pm: Doors open
  • 6:15pm: Equine Entertainment by Louise Crosby
  • 6.30pm: Light supper commences, catered by Spices Catering inclusive of a complimentary glass of wine.
  • 7.00pm: Dressage Freestyles - Medium through to Grand Prix

Platinum seats in the VIP area are strictly limited at 6 tables with 10 seats per table. $70 per ticket (not inclusive of booking fee). Stadium seating for spectators is free. MORE

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CLINICS WITH EA NCAS LEVEL 3 DRESSAGE COACH ROZ TIPPETT

Dates: 26 August & 14 October
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $110.00/Lesson
Enquiries: SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au
Registrations: vmayger@bigpond.net.au


DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

6 & 7 May - Valley Equine Vet Centre State Dressage Championships
13 May - Bunbury H&PC Dressage Day Saturday
14 May - Bunbury H&PC Dressage Day Sunday
21 May - Murray Riding Club Dressage Training Tests
24 May - EWA Master Coaches Series 7: Lateral Submission and its Requirements Through the Grades
28 May - Dressage Association of WA Protocol
28 May - Riverside Park Dressage Series #2
3 June - Baldivis E&PC Dressage Series 3
4 June - Gidgegannup Equestrian Association Open Dressage Training Day


EVENTING - NEW

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. The award includes a prize for the most outstanding and successful horse/rider combination of the year and allows for some financial assistance for further training and education for that combination during the following year.

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MASTER SERIES LEADERBOARD UPDATED

The Master Series Leaderboard standings have now been updated following Moora. MORE

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MER UPDATE

The following information is of urgent importance particularly to those planning on entering Sydney and/or Melbourne in the upcoming weeks.

In reference to the Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER) rule change which took effect in January 2017, MER are now being correctly calculated by EA’s Results Database.

Following the 2017 rule change, the MER now requires not more than 67 (or 55%) penalties in Dressage, not more than 75 seconds (or 30 time faults) in XC, and there is no change to Show Jumping which remains at 16 penalties (note time faults are not included). For further information, refer to the Eventing National Sport Rules, reference Chapter 5 - Article 517 Minimum Eligibility Requirement.

Results can be viewed here. Please discard listings (75 penalties in Dressage, 90 secs time on XC and 16 penalties in Show Jumping) that you may have viewed between January and midday 27 April 2017 as they are no longer valid.

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EQUESTRIAD RESULTS

Congratulations to WA members Shenae Lowings, Kenya Wilson, Samantha Bain, Tessa Sharman, Kirsten Twining and Deon Stokes who all competed at the Eventing Equestriad Australian National Championships at the end of April with fantastic results. FULL RESULTS


EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

13 & 14 May - Wooroloo 1 Reece's Event Hire CIC
27 & 28 May - Brigadoon 1 CNC


INTERSCHOOL - NEWS

STATE INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS OVERALL RESULTS FINALISED

The overall, team and breed results for the 2017 Saddles Plus State Interschool Championships have now been finalised and are available for download here. Congratulations to the winners!

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NATIONAL INTERSCHOOL RULE CHANGES

National Interschool rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2017. This is to allow a period for members to familiarise with the changes. MORE

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2018 WA INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATIONS

The 2018 WA Interschool Championships qualification period is now in effect as of 9 March 2017 ending 13 March 2018. We strongly encourage riders to get their qualifications during this year rather than trying to fit them in before entries close.

Please note that the qualifying requirements have changed for next year's event. Download the 2018 Qualifying Guidelines for more information.


JUMPING - NEWS

SWAN RIVER SHOWJUMPING

20 and 21 May Indoors at Brookleigh

  • TRAINING ROUNDS on Saturday afternoon - open only to competitors in Sunday's classes.
  • COMPETITION on Sunday. 90CM-1.30M classes include EWA Jumping Novice Series & Bronze Qualifier.

Entries open on Saturday 6 May on Global Entries Online and close on Tuesday 16 May. Enquiries to Suzanne, 0419 912 533, or email swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com.


JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

6 May - Serpentine H&PC Europa Showjumping Series Event 2
6 May - Southside Jump Club May Show
7 May - Perth H&PC Show Jumping Fundraiser Day for CTRC
10 May - EWA Master Coaches Series 6: Improving Line & Straightness
13 May - Taminga Jump Club
21 May - Hills Showjumping
28 May - Bunbury H&PC Encouragement Showjumping Day
4 June - Baldivis Pony Club Show Jump Event 2


SHOW HORSE - NEWS

 ENTRIES CLOSING SOON

Entries for the EWA Newcomers & Intermediate Horse of the Year Show on 3 June close next Thursday! Don't miss out! Entries to the EWA Winter Gala Hack & Hunter Show, also held on 3/4 June, are closing on 17 May.


SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

14 May - Riverside Riding Club "10 Chains Estate" 2017 Breed Spectacular
14 May - Dryandra Encouragement Hack Day
3 June - EWA Newcomers & Intermediate Horse of the Year Show
3 & 4 - EWA Winter Gala Hack & Hunter Show


VAULTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

28 May - Vaulting in the Valley


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