17/05/18
POSITION AVAILABLE: SEC CARETAKER

EWA is seeking a Caretaker for the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon. The successful applicant will live on-site in the recently renovated Caretaker house and perform after hours and weekend duties 12 hours per week. The full Position Description is now available on the EWA website. Applications close 25 May. MORE

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10/05/18
PEEL REGIONAL TRAILS STRATEGY SURVEY

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are in the process of developing a Trails Strategy for the Peel Region. The results of the survey will provide valuable input to inform the strategy which will support trail and facility planning, development and management. Members are encouraged to complete the survey to ensure that the Equestrian community is well represented. MORE

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10/05/18
SEC OPEN LATE IN MAY

Want to practice for an upcoming competition? Or simply want to be able to ride under lights after work? The State Equestrian Indoor Arena will be available until 8:00pm on:

• Monday 21 May
• Tuesday 22 May
• Wednesday 23 May
• Thursday 24 May

BOOK ONLINE

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03/05/18
EA SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR CEO

Equestrian Australia (EA) is seeking applications for the role of Chief Executive Officer. This exciting role offers a professional with CEO and Senior Executive experience who is passionate about Equestrian to lead this popular sport through an exciting time of change and development. Applications close 18 May 2018. MORE

SEMINAR
EA OFFICIALS FORUM & COURSE

Date: 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.

WORKSHOP
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date: 10 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Register: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au

This workshop is COMPULSORY for all La Noir High Performance Athletes. Coaches/Officials of High Performance Athletes are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registrations must be made to sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au by Thursday 5 July.

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CLINIC
LESSONS WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 26 - 28 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: State Squad $150, Recognition/Youth Squad $170, Open Riders $195
Register: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au 

EWA is excited to present the second dressage clinic for 2018 with Danish Olympian Lone Jorgensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and elite dressage coach and regularly works with high performance riders to success. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the State Dressage Championships four days later!

WORKSHOP
CLUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

These workshops are organised by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. They are suitable for anyone involved in a sporting club that assists with operations and who is committed to improving their club.

21 May - Safe Clubs 4 Kids (Bunbury)
24 May - Strategic and Operational Plans (Leederville)
24 May - Sport Business Workshop - All three workshops (Leederville)
7 June - Governance and Effective Management (Leederville)
11 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Morley)
13 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Wanneroo)
13 June - Unconscious Bias (Leederville)
14 June - Strategies for Financial Sustainability (Leederville)

17/05/18
DWA DEVELOPMENT SERIES
21-24 JUNE AT SEC

Dressage WA Development Series is pleased to bring you four fantastic days of Dressage in June offering something for everyone in training, competition and education. Featuring special guest 5* International Judge Maria Schwennesen!

Offering .2 & .3 tests all levels to GP in competition, training and protocol, Participant/Adult Rider, Para-Equestrian, Y/H tests. Also featuring a Friday evening “From Young Horse to FEI”, lunch-time demonstrations, plus Young Horse Judge Seminar on Friday at 9:00am brought to you by the Dressage Judges Task Force.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to spend the day with Maria in competition, then afterwards to workshop your test sheet, followed by a Protocol Session to improve performance, or improve your test by riding in a Judge Protocol session the day prior to competition with a selection of our very own WA Judges. Alternatively, you can work with a Judge from your arena after your test to receive help with those difficult movements.

Entries now OPEN via Nominate. Enter early to secure your place with Maria!

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03/05/18
DWA APRIL NEWSLETTER

The April DWA newsletter is now available to download here.

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CLINIC
LESSONS WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 26 - 28 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: State Squad $150, Recognition/Youth Squad $170, Open Riders $195
Register: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au

EWA is excited to present the second dressage clinic for 2018 with Danish Olympian Lone Jorgensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and elite dressage coach and regularly works with high performance riders to success. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the State Dressage Championships four days later!

17/05/18
BGC QUARRIES WOOROLOO 1 CNC WRAP-UP

The 2018 Wooroloo 1 CNC was run last weekend, with Sonja Johnson winning the headline CNC3* class on Misty Isle Valentino. Read the inside scoop from Sonja and some of the other winning riders. MORE

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17/05/18
UPDATE: NATIONAL EVENTING SAFETY RULE - CHANGES TO ANNEX D

The EA Board have approved changes to the National Eventing Rules, Annex D, relating to recommended medical services for events. These rules will come into effect immediately as they relate to safety within the sport.

The main change affecting riders is the introduction of a 21-day mandatory suspension for concussion. In the event of a fall where impact to the head is suspected, the rider should be assessed for concussion using the SCAT 5 tool. In the event that concussion is suspected then a mandatory suspension from competition for 21 days will apply. If there is any doubt then, on request, the competitor can be re-examined after 2 hours.

There are also new/updated safety protocols for Event Organisers to put in place at events to ensure they comply with the recommended safety guidelines. MORE

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03/05/18
JOHNSON JOINS HALL OF FAME

EWA wishes to extend our sincere congratulations to WA eventing rider, Sonja Johnson, on her recent induction to the EA Hall of Fame as a member of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Australian Eventing Team. Riding alongside Clayton Fredericks, Lucinda Fredericks, Megan Jones and Shane Rose, and with the guidance of coach Wayne Roycroft, Sonja and her mount Ringwould Jaguar won Silver for Australia, conceding victory to Germany by just over 5 penalty points. MORE

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03/05/18
EVENTING MASTER SERIES

The current standings for the 2018 Eventing Master Series leaderboard have been updated following Moora. The purpose of this Leaderboard update is to ensure that all results included are correct, so if you do notice a discrepancy please email members@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request. MORE

03/05/18
WA TEAM APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON

Expressions of interest are being accepted from riders wishing to attend the 2018 Australian Interschool Championships as a member of the WA Team. Please refer to the criteria and application form available on the EWA website for more information. There are limited places available and applications close 1 June 2018, so don't delay! MORE

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03/05/18
INTERSCHOOL FESTIVAL RESULTS

All of the results for the 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Festival are now available on the EWA website. We thank you for your patience. MORE

AUTUMN JUMPING CARNIVAL 26 & 27 MAY

Get ready for a great weekend of jumping in Brookleigh's enlarged and resurfaced Outdoor Arena! Enter quickly while limited entries are still available.

Saturday: Just a few spots left in the new SRSJC Youth Series (90cm for riders 15 years & under)
Sunday: 105, 115, 130-135, 120-125cm Open Height classes plus EWA Jumping Novice and Bronze Series classes, Young Rider and Patersons Securities Mini-Prix

There's still time to become an SRSJC member and benefit from early entry, $5 class discounts 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 Online.

Check the news on the SRSJC website for details about the new Youth Series and Teams event, as well as the Facebook page and Global Entries for general news about 2018 events at both Brookleigh and the SEC. For general enquiries please email swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com or send a Facebook message. For entries and scratchings please text Nanette at 0417 902 734.

10/05/18
ATTENTION EWA ADULT RIDING MEMBERS

EWA Show Horse is offering 6 classes at the Winter Gala Show on 3 June exclusively for EWA Adult Riding members. Ride at one of WA's most prestigious shows without the pressure of competing in the Official ring!

• Show Horse Pony, Galloway and Hack
• Show Hunter Pony, Galloway and Hack
• Adult rider club uniform recommended
• Horses/ponies don’t have to be plaited
• Eastern State judges!

Entries are now open on www.nominate.com.au closing 23 March.

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03/05/18
EWA SHOW HORSE LEVY REMINDER

The EWA Show Horse Committee wishes to remind anyone attending events to qualify for EWA Newcomers (June) or EWA Horse of the Year (September) that you must pay the $7/horse EWA Show Horse Levy when entering for that qualification to count. Entering without paying the Levy will result in your qualifying performances at that event being ineligible.

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SEMINAR
SHOW HORSE SEMINAR & RIDERS FORUM

Date: 29 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Seminar $10 (free for EWA accredited judges), Riders Forum Free
Register: Email avagrace@westnet.com.au

EWA Show Horse is excited to present the 2018 Show Horse Seminar & Riders Forum. If you are interested in learning more about the sport and what a judge looks for in a successful Show Horse/Hunter, then this is the seminar for you! The Seminar will feature guest speaker Terry Van Heythuysen (VIC) who has been involved with showing horses for many years and has numerous state and national title wins to his credit.

The EWA Show Horse Committee will also be conducting their annual Forum following the Seminar. Riders, judges and event organisers encouraged to attend to discuss the sport.

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