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Equestrian WA

June 15, 2016

GENERAL NEWS

SHARON'S RIDE TO RIO FUNDRAISING EVENING

Date: Thursday 23 June, 6:30pm
Location: Stewarts Restaurant at Brookleigh Estate
Price: $75pp
RSVP: Sunday 19 June

Monies raised from the night go towards helping cover costs associated with Sharon’s Paralympic campaign that are not covered by the Australian Paralympic Committee. Come along for a night of entertainment with good food and great company and take this opportunity to help support one of Australia’s most determined equestrian athletes.


 

  • Drink on arrival
  • Cocktail food throughout the night
  • Cash bar
  • Live auction
  • Fun and games
  • Door prizes
  • Silent auction
  • Interview with Sharon. Find out all the finer details of what it takes to be a Paralympian.

Please send ticket payments via direct deposit to:
S R Jarvis
BSB: 633000
Acc No: 126421981
Reference Name and No. of Tickets (ie. B Brown 3)

Anyone interested in donating goods or services for auction or raffle on the night please contact Jade Moody as soon as possible on 0421 493 867 or jade.moody@hotmail.com


COACHES & OFFICIALS

EOI FOR GENERAL COACH UPDATE

Expressions of interest are being called from Coaches who may still require Updating. If there is enough demand EWA may be able to run another EA NCAS General Coach Update in July/August. If this would be of benefit to you please contact jennine.smith@equestrianwa.org.au.

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SHADOW JUDGING FORM UPDATED

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HIGH PERFORMANCE

ATHLETE ANTI-DOPING SUBSTANCE CHECKER TOOL

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has launched a new website to make it easier than ever for athletes to check whether their medications are banned under the World Anti-Doping Code.

Click here for more information.

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APPOINTMENT OF JUMPING SELECTORS

Applications for advertised positions on the EWA Jumping Selectors Panel were reviewed at a recent meeting made up of the EWA CEO, Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of Jumping and the High Performance Manager. Judith Odgaard stepped down from the existing Panel and Trevor March has been appointed to fill her position. Tracey Barber and Kevin Gianatti have also been reappointed for a further two years.

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SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP & MENTORING PROGRAM

Australian Junior Athletes under 21 years are now invited to apply for The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program for 2017. The Program is one of the most exceptional in this country, if not the world, as it personally connects the nation’s next wave of talent with great Australian sporting role models, providing unrivalled access to personal one-on-one mentoring from an Inducted Member; surely no greater way to inspire young sportspeople to fulfil their potential.

Each Scholarship will apply from January 1 to December 31, 2017 and will consist of:

  • One-on-one personal mentoring by an Inducted Member of The Sport Australia Hall of Fame
  • A $5,000 sporting expenses grant
  • On stage presentation of the Scholarship at The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Gala Dinner at the Palladium at Crown Melbourne on Thursday 13 October, 2016 (travel cost for recipient covered)
  • One international return economy flight within the Etihad Airways network (for sporting use only)
  • ‘The Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship Holder’ logo for agreed use

Click here for more information.



DRESSAGE - NEWS

FEI SHOWCASE WORKING PARTY

Expressions of interest are now being sought for people wishing to join the FEI Showcase Working Party. The FEI Showcase has been successfully run in 2015 and 2016 and caters for riders from Medium to Grand Prix. The working party will plan and conduct these shows with the support of DWA. If you are interested in being a part of a team to coordinate these prestigious competitions please contact Tracy Spackman on ptspackman@bigpond.com or contact DWA at www.dressagewa.org.

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DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER - JUNE EDITION

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DJTF WORKSHOPS

The Dressage Judges Taskforce has several workshops and seminars planned for the second half of 2016. This year the focus is on working not only with judges but also with coaches and riders to develop an open communication within the sport. The workshop with Christoph Hess promoted the idea that everyone can get involved in dressage and enjoy what it has to offer from the basic training of the horse to top level competition.

For more information on any of these upcoming seminars please email elaine_greene@westnet.com.au. If you have a horse competing at the required levels and would like to be included as a demo rider at a seminar please email through an expression of interest.

  • 26 June (Gidgegannup) -  NOAS G/F level seminar with Wendy Barker (FEI PE 4* Judge, EA PE JE)
  • 9 July (Henty) - NOAS F/E level seminar with Kim Thomas (JE)
  • 23 July - PE seminar with Wendy Barker (FEI PE 4* Judge, EA PE JE)
  • 24 July (Albany) -  NOAS G level seminar with Kim Thomas (JE)
  • 19 November (SEC) - NOAS D/C level seminar with Mary Seefried
  • 20 November (SEC) - NOAS A/B level seminar with Mary Seefried

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WADYRA 3-DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

Now open to all ages!

Enrolments are now open for the WA Dressage Young Riders Association Three Day Camp to be held at the SEC during the school holidays from 4-6 July. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the following activities:

  • Lessons with Victoria Hamilton
  • Ride a test and discuss with judges from the judging panel what they are looking for at your level
  • Test riding with top level A & B level judges Zoe Harrison, Hazel Hikins and Gill Botten
  • Lectures

There are limited places and they will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Please complete an Enrolment Form and submit it to nicky@researchsolutions.com.au or call 0411 600 074 for more information.


DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

18 June - DAWA Gala Dressage Weekend

19 June - Bunbury H&PC Gymkhana

30 June - DWA Mid-Week Event in the Indoor Arena

4-6 July - WADYRA Three Day Dressage Camp

6 July - WADYRA Saddles Plus Interschool Youth Dressage Series Qualifier

10 July - Off The Track Showman Day

10 July - Riverside Park Pony Club Dressage Series # 2


INTERSCHOOL - NEWSU

2017 RISING STARS SQUAD SELECTION CRITERIA

The development of young riders has long been identified as crucial to the growth of Equestrian Sports and Interschool WA has taken an active role in ensuring continued participation. The Rising Stars Program provides a key pathway for young riders aspiring to reach the ranks of an EWA High Performance Program and perhaps also National Selection sometime in the future. Up to 35 riders from across the state are selected each year.

The 2017 Selection Criteria is now available. Click here to download. If you have any questions please contact jennine.smith@equestrianwa.org.au.

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SADDLES PLUS INTERSCHOOL YOUTH SERIES

NEW dressage and show horse series events added, both to be held on the same day at the State Equestrian Centre.

6 July - WADYRA Saddles Plus Interschool Youth Series Dressage Qualifier

6 July - EWA Saddles Plus Interschool Youth Series Show Horse Qualifier

Click here for more information on the Series.


EVENTING - NEWS

VALLEY EQUINE VETERINARY CENTRE

EWA and 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 cash 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/education for that combination during the following year.

Click here for more information on the FEI Young Eventing Rider of the Year Award.

Click here to visit the Valley Equine Vet Centre website.

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CONGRATULATIONS ELAINE AND REBECCA

Congratulations to Elaine Greene who has been promoted to 3*4* for ground jury and Rebecca Thomas who has been promoted to 1*2* TD on their FEI status. Good rewards for all their hard work.

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BRIDLE AND SADDLECLOTH NUMBERS

Eventing WA, would like to request for riders to wear either bridle numbers or saddlecloth numbers on both sides of the horse for the dressage phase. This is not a rule, just a request from the dressage judges to make it easier for them to see the riders' numbers and to speed up the process.  Your compliance with this would be greatly appreciated.


EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

19 June - Baldivis ODE

25/26 June - Dryandra CNC

26 June - Baldivis E&PC Cross Country Training Day

9 July - Baldivis ARC Jump Cross Challenge


JUMPING - NEWS

AMANDA MADIGAN CLINIC

Guest interstate riding judge, World Cup competitor and young horse specialist Amanda Madigan (NSW), will conduct a 2-day jumping clinic at Taminga Jump Club on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June. Details available on the SRSJC Facebook page​ and club website. Please email swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com or phone Gail (0406 655 514) or Suzanne (0419 912 533) for more information.


JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

18/19 June - SRSJC Horseland Young Showjumping Horse Championship, Final Four Masterclass & Official Competition

19 June - Bunbury H&PC Gymkhana

19 June - Hills Show Jumping

26 June - Murray Riding Club SJ and Flatwork Lessons

2 July - WASJA Show Jumping

3 July - Margaret River H&PC Show Jumping Day

8-10 July - Geraldton July 3 Day Classic 

9 July - Baldivis ARC Jump Cross Challenge

10 July - Off The Track Showman Day

16 July - Pegasus Showjumpers Cocktail Gala

17 July - Hills Show Jumping


SHOW HORSE - NEWS

HOTY STABLES BOOKINGS OPENING DATE

We would like to give advance notice that stable bookings for EWA Horse of the Year will open on Saturday 2 July. The SEC has a strict first-in-best-dressed policy for this event, so please ensure you book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings can be made online here.

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TRADE/FOOD VENDORS NEEDED FOR HORSE OF THE YEAR

The EWA Show Horse Working Group are seeking expressions of interest from trade and food vendors who are interested in exhibiting at the Horse of the Year event to be held at the State Equestrian Centre on 2-4 September. Expressions of interest are also open for businesses wishing to be class sponsors for this event. For more information and prices please contact Sharon Welsh on sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au.

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EWA SHOW HORSE LEADERBOARD

Upcoming Leaderboard qualifying events:

17 July - Riverside Riding Club
2-4 September - EWA Horse of the Year

Further dates will be advertised as they become available. For details on the 2016 Leaderboard please refer to page 3 of the Show Horse Handbook available here.

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SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

19 June - Bunbury H&PC Gymkhana

19 June - Busselton H&PC Winter Championship Show Horse Event

19 June - York Horsemens Official and Unofficial Show Horse

26 June - Riverside Riding Club Show Horse Gymkhana

26 June - SWSHA Official and Unofficial Hack Day

6 July - EWA Saddles Plus Interschool Youth Series Show Horse Qualifier

10 July - Perth H&PC Gymkhana

10 July - Pinjarra H&PC Winter Hack Hunter Gala

17 July - Riverside Riding Club Granthams Horse Transport Show Horse Championships



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