NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given to the Members of Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated that the 2017 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Oceanfoam Room on the 1st Floor of the State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon 6069, commencing at 7:00pm on Thursday 27 April 2017. MORE

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MASTER COACHES SERIES #2

Date: 29 March, 7:00pm
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Nominate

Habituation is the process where the horse learns to remain calm in the presence of unfamiliar or fear-inducing stimuli. This process is called Learning Theory and is an evidence based science that explains how animals and humans learn. It is a useful training tool to include in the training of the performance horse so it can cope with fearful or unusual stimuli in a sometimes unpredictable and high pressure environment that may affect performance.

Sharon Jarvis was keen to include this form of training in her preparation for the Rio Para Olympics on her horse Ceasy and asked EA NCAS Level 2 Coach Rebecca Thomas to help her. Come along to hear how Sharon, Ceasy and Rebecca embarked on this journey and the results that followed.

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2016 EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA AWARDS FINALISTS

Congratulations to the following WA members who have been selected as 2016 Sport Achievement Awards Night Finalists:

• Wendy Dunstan (Administrator of the Year)
• Eventing in the Park (AIS Event of the Year)
• Janet Reid (Official of the Year)
• David Dobson (Coach of the Year)
• Jan Lawrie (Volunteer of the Year)
• Perth Dressage Club (Club of the Year)
• Nikki Harwood (Owner of the Year)
• Shenae Lowings (Young Athlete of the Year)

Winners of these prestigious awards will be announced at the EA Awards Night on Friday 24 March 2017 at the Stockmen's Bar & Grill, Brisbane Showgrounds. MORE

LAUNCH OF NEW NATIONAL COACH PATHWAY

Equestrian Australia this week announced the development of a new coaching accreditation pathway to be introduced in 2018. MORE

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN EA NCAS COACH?

EWA are running an Orientation to Coaching Course on the 3 & 4 April at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon. Please ensure the following pre requisites have been met prior to registering to attend this course:

• Hold current EWA Membership
• Completed EA Introductory Riding Certificate
• Completed EA Introductory Horse Management Certificate
• Hold current First Aid Certificate (eg. Provide First Aid Course HTLAID 003)
• Completed ASC Beginning Coaching Course - can be done free online www.ausport.gov.au

If you would like to attend please download the Registration Form and send it to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au.

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COACHING CANDIDATES

Are you a Coaching Candidate and need to complete your lesson plans, lessons or lunging assessments? EWA are seeking expressions of interest to attend a 2 day clinic to complete these assessments. Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au to register your interest.

RISING STARS APRIL CLINIC

Date: Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 April
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $40/Lesson
Registrations: Nominate

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REGIONAL ATHLETE TRAVEL SUBSIDY SCHEME

The Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme provides funding assistance to regional Western Australian athletes aged 13-21 years who are on a high performance pathway. Round 2 applications are opening soon for events that occurred between 15 November 2016 and 15 June 2017. MORE

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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EVENTING IN THE PARK HIGHLIGHTS

Don't miss the 30 minute broadcast showcasing the highlights of the 2016 Eventing in the Park event this Saturday 25 March at 4.30pm on Channel 7 Perth.

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NEC APPOINTS NEW RIDERS REP

Equestrian Australia this week announced that Emma Mason has been appointed as the rider's representative of the National Eventing Committee. MORE

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EVENTING WORKSHOP WITH FEI4* JUDGE LES SMITH (UK)

Date: Friday 31 March, 7:00pm
Venue: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $15
Registrations: elaine_greene@westnet.com.au

Dressage Judges Task Force and Eventing WA invite Eventing Dressage Judges, Technical Delegates and Stewards to a Workshop with Les Smith (Scotland) - International FEI 4* Eventing Judge, BE Accredited Trainer, BD Judge, show jumping specialist and eventing assessor.

Les has competed at major events including Badminton and his FEI Eventing 4* status sees him officiating at events around the world. Come along and meet Les and get an insight into some of his thoughts on judging the eventing horse including CCI, CIC International levels, National Levels, progression in training, the link between the phases and much more.

EA levels, Pony Club levels, FEI levels - all welcome. Tea/coffee and snacks provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Entries for the 2017 Saddles Plus State Interschool Championships have now closed so don't forget to send in your Interschool Card!

This weekend is the final chance to gain qualifications. If you do not obtain the required qualifications by the deadline (26 March) your entries will be refunded minus the $47.50 admin fee. For more information on qualifying click here.

Upcoming events to use for qualification include:

• 25 March - Busselton H&PC Show Horse
• 25 March - Gidgegannup Dressage Club Competition
• 25 March - Serpentine H&PC Europa Showjumping Series Event
• 25 March - Zamia Adult Riding Club Summer Dressage Series 3
• 26 March - WAAHA High Point Dressage Series 3
• 26 March - WADYRA Junior & Young Rider Dressage Festival

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ATTENTION TEAM MANAGERS

Team Managers are reminded to send their Team Manager Form to sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au by this Sunday 26 March.

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JOCKEYS VS INTERSCHOOLS SHOW JUMPING CHALLENGE

• Are you competing at the State Interschool Championships?
• Do you ride an off the track Thoroughbred?
• Can you jump 70cm?

If so, you could take part in the Jockeys Vs Interschool Challenge to be held on the Saturday of the State Interschool Championships! If you would like to put your name down to be considered, please email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au.

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STABLE BOOKINGS

Don't forget to submit your Stable Booking Forms as soon as possible to avoid missing out. The form is attached to the Nominate receipt that was emailed to you after you entered. Stable payments will not be charged until closer to the event, so if you are waiting to know which days you will need the stable you can still book and finalise the dates later.

SHOW HORSE SEMINAR & FORUM SUCCESS

On Saturday 18 March, the EWA Show Horse Working Party hosted a Show Horse Judges Seminar at the State Equestrian Centre with guest speaker Lynda Hayes (VIC).

Lynda discussed the ideals of the sport from both a competitor and judge perspective. It was an important reminder for everyone as to what we are all working towards in participating, managing and growing the Show Horse discipline. The seminar was extremely well attended by both EWA and SHC accredited judges, with some travelling from country areas to attend.

At 2:00pm the Riders Forum took place, facilitated by EWA Chairperson Mr. Ron Fleming. The Forum presented an ideal opportunity for members to ask questions, express concerns, interact and contribute to the future of Show Horse in WA. A number of topics were open for discussion and this information will be available on the EWA website shortly.

Thank you to all who attended and to Lynda for sharing her insight, enthusiasm, knowledge and experience. Thanks must also be given to Tenille Walters for organising the Seminar, Ron Fleming for taking the time to facilitate the Forum and SHWP members Tenille Walters, Val Mayger, Kerry Wilson, Sharon Veccia for their assistance on the day.

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AUTUMN PAGEANT ENTRIES CLOSING SOON

A reminder that 2017 EWA Autumn Pageant will be closing on 31 March. Featuring Child's, Interschool, Open and Off The Track classes and with some beautiful prizes to be won, you don't want to miss out. This event is also a qualifier for the inaugural 2018 ENSW Southern Cross Show Horse Spectacular. ENTER