12/04/18
NOTICE OF AGM & SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given to the Members of Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated will be held on:

Thursday 10 May 2018
Commencing at 7:00pm
State Equestrian Centre (Oceanfoam Room, 1st Floor)
303 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon, WA 6069

EWA will also be holding a Special General Meeting following the AGM. The purpose of the Special General Meeting is to set out the proposed amendments to the EWA Constitution to ensure that it complies with new law known as the Associations Incorporation Act 2015, seeking Member approval by special resolution. MORE

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12/04/18
EA & ZOETIS UPDATE

Equestrian Australia yesterday announced that, in response to feedback from members, EA and Zoetis have mutually agreed to end the sponsorship agreement with immediate effect.

SEMINAR
EA OFFICIALS FORUM & COURSE

Date/Time: 23 & 24 June
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Promotion $75 (1 day and 1/2), Refresher $50 (1/2 day), Observer $25 (1 day)
Register: Registration Form

This forum/course is for people interested in becoming an EA Official and current EA Officials needing to attend a Refresher Course for reaccreditation. Judges, riders and coaches are also welcome to attend to observe. The day will consist of presentations by EA National Medication Control Officer Dr Cate Plummer, FEI Steward General Chris Wallis and EA Officials Pathway Manager Di Saunders.

12/04/18
EOI FOR 2018 VAULTING SQUADS

Attention vaulters! Expressions of interest for the 2018 La Noir High Performance Vaulting Squads close tomorrow! Athletes who achieved at least two scores of 5.5 between 1 January 2017 and 30 December 2017 are eligible to apply if they also meet the General Squad Criteria. If you are committed to developing yourself as an athlete, apply today! MORE

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05/04/18
2018 SHOW HORSE SQUADS ANNOUNCED

2018 marks the return of Show Horse to the EWA La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Program and we are pleased to welcome the successful athletes. MORE

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CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date: 20-22 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: See Registration Form
Registration Form: Download

La Noir Saddleworld High Performance is excited to present a High Performance clinic with 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 open to all dressage enthusiasts at 7:00pm on Saturday 21 April at the State Equestrian Centre. EWA would like to thank Anna Latto Equestrian for hosting Lone's visit.

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CLINIC
RISING STARS CLINIC

Date: 26 & 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: TBA

Maitland Park Rising Stars Squad members are requested to save the date for the next Clinic to be held in April. This clinic will incorporate theory classes, mounted lessons, Horse Management workbooks and attendance to one of the specified lectures in the High Performance Workshop. Registrations available on Nominate soon.

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WORKSHOP
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date: 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Registration Form: Download

This forum and workshop is COMPULSORY for all La Noir High Performance athletes. Officials and Coaches of High Performance athletes are welcome and encouraged to attend at a small fee. Registrations essential.

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CLINIC
PARA-EQUESTRIAN HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC

Date: 3 May
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $55 (subsidised)
Registration Form: Download

WORKSHOP
SPORT & RECREATION CLUB BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

These workshops are free to attend and designed for anyone in a sporting club that assists with operations and who is committed to improving their club.

18 April - Financial Management (Leederville)
2 May - Marketing & Sponsorship (Leederville)
16 May - Effective Teams (Leederville)

12/04/18
DWA LEADERBOARD UPDATE

The 2018 Dressage WA Leaderboard is now available for Competitor Horse, Competitor Pony, Para-Equestrian, Participant and Adult Riders. The purpose of this Leaderboard update is to ensure that all results included are correct so if you do notice a discrepancy, please contact us with evidence supporting your request. MORE

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FORUM
DWA RIDERS FORUM

Date/Time: 18 April, 6:30pm
Location: Horseland Midland
Cost: Free
Registrations: RSVP online

Got a question for Dressage WA? Here’s your opportunity to ask it! Join riders, coaches and officials for the first 2018 riders’ forum.

Questions must be submitted prior to the forum via the DWA Contact Form. There will be an open Q&A session with our guest panel of speakers including Dressage Judges Task Force Chair Hannie Byrne, EWA Steward Janet Reid, DWA Chair Suzanne Simons and EWA Board Chairman Ron Fleming. Finger food provided. Horseland will also be offering 10% off storewide (excluding Samshield, Freejump and sale items) on the night!

RSVPs are essential for catering/numbers.

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WORKSHOP
PRELIMINARY LEVEL WORKSHOP

Date/Time: 5 May, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre - Classroom & C-Quest Arena
Cost: $99 incl. facility fee, lunch & morning tea (subsidised by the DDF fund)
Registrations: Nominate

Join fellow riders for a full day immersion to help lay the foundations of your horse's dressage career! This workshop will offer riders a good basic understanding of the Preliminary level from everyday training to competition. Includes a seminar, video and ridden demonstrations, test riding and judge feedback. Guest presenters include Hazel Hikins (A-level Dressage Judge, Mentor & Level 2 Dressage Coach) and Chris Sharpe (B-level Dressage Judge & Level 1 General Coach).

WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTORY JUDGES WORKSHOP

Date/Time: 26 April, 7:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Register: Email elaine_greene@westnet.com.au

Eventing is a thriving sport in WA but event organisers often find it difficult to secure enough judges for their lower level classes. To help alleviate this, you are invited to become a Trainee EA Eventing Dressage Judge.

This workshop will cover the rules, open rule book test, the role of the judge and requirements of EA Eventing Tests, plus a Q&A session. Presented by PollyAnn Huntington (Judge Educator) and Elaine Greene (Mentor).

Sponsored by Eventing WA and supported by EWA and the SEC.

12/04/18
2018 INTERSCHOOL EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

The 2018 EWA Saddles Plus Interschool Equestrian Festival kicks off next Wednesday 18 April at the State Equestrian Centre!

The timetable is available here and spectators are welcome. Come down and watch some Dressage, Jumping, Show Horse, Combined Training and browse the trade village on the President's Lawn.

And don't forget about the Careers in Racing Off the Track Challenge being held on the Friday evening at 7:30pm. This is an exciting, fast-paced competition showcasing off the track horses competing in the Festival. The bar will be open and a food van on site.

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12/04/18
SADDLES PLUS JUNIOR SERIES

The 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior Series current standings have been updated as of 9 April. Make sure you check back every few weeks for the most recent copy of the leaderboard.

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05/04/18
INTERSCHOOL FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE

Remember your time at the 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Festival by purchasing some official event merchandise! Pre-order online to make sure you don't miss out. Limited stock will be available at the event. ONLINE STORE

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05/04/18
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

Are you attending the Saddle Plus Interschool Festival? Make sure you like the Interschool Western Australia Facebook page to keep up with all of the latest news. We will be posting there regularly in the lead-up to and during the event.

12/04/18
SRSJC 22ND APRIL SHOW

On the grass at the State Equestrian Centre. Limited entries open until Wednesday 18 April at 8pm. Due to demand, we've added extra spots in several classes.

Course designer: Kevin Tully
Enter at www.globalentriesonline.com.au

• 90cm Open* (*unregistered horses & second HC rounds welcome in the 90cm classes - put NA when asked for your horse's EA registration number)
• 90cm SRSJC Youth Series Qualifier*
• 1.05m Open
• 1.10m Open
• 1.10m SRSJC Junior Jumper Series Qualifier
• 1.20m Open & SRSJC Young Rider Series Qualifier
• 1.30m Open

SRSJC MEMBERS get class discounts, early entry codes and waitlist priority. To rejoin, use the renewal link sent to you by Global Entries. First-time member? Search for Swan River Showjumping Club on 'Clubs' on Global Entries.

Watch our Facebook group , website and Global Entries for news about 2018 SRSJC events at both Brookleigh and the SEC.

12/04/18
AUTUMN PAGEANT ENTRIES CLOSING SOON

Less than one week to go before entries close for the 2018 EWA Autumn Pageant Hack & Hunter Show! Make sure you enter on Nominate by 18 April as there will be no entries accepted on the day.

The EWA Show Horse Committee also wishes to advise that judge Katrina Wetherall (VIC) will not be attending due to health reasons and will be replaced by Rachel Wessel (VIC).

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05/04/18
2018 SHOW HORSE SQUADS ANNOUNCED

2018 marks the return of Show Horse to the EWA La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Program and we are pleased to welcome the successful athletes. MORE

12/04/18
EOI FOR 2018 VAULTING SQUADS

Attention vaulters! Expressions of interest for the 2018 La Noir High Performance Vaulting Squads close tomorrow! Athletes who achieved at least two scores of 5.5 between 1 January 2017 and 30 December 2017 are eligible to apply if they also meet the General Squad Criteria. If you are committed to developing yourself as an athlete, apply today! MORE

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05/04/18
NATIONAL VAULTING COMMITTEE EOI REOPENED

The Equestrian Australia Vaulting Committee is once again calling for expressions of interest for the remaining 2018/2019 position. Applications close 28 May. MORE

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