AACHEN STREAMING ON H&C

Horse & Country TV will be showing Aachen on their Australian Network next week. EWA members can sign up to H&C Play for over 500 hours of new and engaging Equestrian content from all over the world from only $7.95 per month.

The below times are the premier transmission times (all shows will be repeated):

• Tuesday 25 July 2017 at 7pm: Mercedes-Benz Nations' Cup (60 minute highlights)
• Wednesday 26 July 2017 at 7pm: Rolex Grand Prix Aachen 2017 (As Live)
• Friday 28 July at 7pm: Rolex Grand Prix Aachen 2017 (60 minute highlights)
• Thursday 3 August 2017 at 7pm: CHIO Aachen 2017 (60 minute highlights)
• Friday 4 August at 6pm: CHIO Aachen 2017 (30 minute highlights)

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HOTEL DISCOUNT FOR EWA MEMBERS

Did you know that EWA members receive a 15% discount on bookings with TFE Hotels Group? Simply apply the code 'TH2907756' in the Promo Code/Corporate Account box when booking to save on your next trip.

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR INSURANCE?

It has been brought to our attention that some clubs may not have received their EA Club Insurance Renewals at the beginning of July. If you have not renewed your insurance yet please download the Club Insurance Form or call Equestrian Australia on (02) 8762 7777 for more information.

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MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER COURSE

Date: 20 September, 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Department of Sport & Recreation, Leederville
Registrations: Email reception@equestrianwa.org.au

This course is for people who wish to be a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) in their sport and recreation organisations and clubs. EWA will pay for any members wishing to attend.

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2018 FEI CALENDAR APPLICATIONS OPEN

It is now the time of year to send in FEI Calendar Applications for 2018. If you wish to hold an International (FEI) event during 2018, you will need to fill out the application form and return it to Equestrian Australia by Monday 7 August 2017. MORE

LA NOIR SADDLEWORLD EWA DRESSAGE SQUADS MID-YEAR REVIEW

The criteria for the La Noir Saddleworld EWA Dressage Squads have been adjusted for the second half of the year. Selectors have made some adjustments to reflect the aim of each squad, accommodate the increasing quality of horses and riders in Western Australia and increase clarity of selection criteria. MORE

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JUMPING SQUAD FUNDING NOW OPEN

Applications are now open for Round 1 of Jumping WA Funding Support for events that occurred March to July 2017 (to include Yalambi Classic/Bunbury SJ Classic/Busselton Winter Classic/GCEC). Entry fee rebates of up to $400 per horse are available. Applications close 22 August. MORE

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HIGH PERFORMANCE FORUM & WORKSHOP

Date: 22 July, 9:00am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email the Registration Form to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au by Monday 19 July.

This event is FREE and COMPULSORY for La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes. Topics for the lectures are:

• Sports Nutritionist David Bryant – Ensuring you are consuming a nutrient dense diet to maximise your performance in all facets of life.
• Sports Psychologist Adrian Schonfield – Understanding the values, attitudes and behaviours that are required by Equestrian athletes. 
• Personal Trainer Kirsty Holmes - Understanding strength and fitness for Equestrian athletes.

Registrations for the workshop are now open at www.nominate.com.au to EA NCAS Coaches and other invited athletes on a pathway to state representation ($77.00 fee applies). La Noir High Performance athletes do not need to register online but are encouraged to invite their coaches to attend.

DRESSAGE WA MEMBERSHIP SURVEY

EWA is conducting a review into EWA membership categories and the benefits that members receive. Dressage Western Australia is interested in riders' experiences and views on the membership structure and how it may be better geared towards the future growth of the equestrian sport in WA. TAKE THE SURVEY

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR DRESSAGE RULES?

Challenge your knowledge of the dressage rules by taking Dressage WA's quick test. TAKE THE TEST

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DRESSAGE MASTERCLASS WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 9 August, 7:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: Starting from $15/person
Registrations: www.nominate.com.au

EWA is excited to present a masterclass with Olympian Lone Jorgenson on the preparation, execution and improvement of flying changes for the dressage horse. Discounted tickets available for La Noir Equestrian High Performance Athletes, EA NCAS Coaches, EA NCAS Officials and EWA Members.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 8-10 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au

This three day clinic with Olympian and High Performance Coach Lone Jorgensen is open for registrations. Lesson preference will be given to La Noir Saddleworld High Performance athletes. Equestrian WA would like to thank Anna Latto Equestrian for her assistance in bring Lone to WA for this clinic.

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.

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NATIONAL EVENTING RULE CHANGES

There have been two changes made to the National Eventing Rules, notably neck straps are now permitted at EvA95 and below. These rules will come into effect immediately as they relate to safety within the sport. MORE

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CALENDAR UPDATED

The WA Eventing calendar has now been updated following recent changes to the last few events of the year. MORE

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COACHES WANTED FOR GENERATION NEXT PROGRAM

Equestrian Australia High Performance is looking to identify a small group of talented and committed Eventing coaches and support them with a professional development program to equip them with the skills and knowledge to excel in the high performance coaching environment. MORE

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JOHNSON NAMED FOR AUSTRALIAN EVENTING SQUAD

Congratulations to WA member Sonja Johnson on her selection for the National 'Green' Eventing Squad. This year's selections were made in accordance with the newly introduced National High Performance Squad format. MORE

SRSJC 2017 ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - NOW AT THE SEC!

This year's SRSJC Annual Championships will be held on the grass at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon, on 26 & 27 August. Australia's only FEI Level 4 course designer, John Vallance, will be on board designing for SRSJC there this year.

Program details will be available soon at www.swanriversjc.wordpress.com, www.globalentriesonline.com.au and the SRSJC Facebook page . Entries will go online during the first week in August.

Remember to check the website for news, results and general jumping dates and information. For enquiries please email swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com or text Nanette 0417 902 734.

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SHOWJUMPER'S COCKTAIL GALA

Date: Saturday 29 July 2017, 6:30pm-Midnight
Location: The Flour Factory, 16 Queen Street, Perth
Tickets: Buy Tickets

The ticket price includes substantial canapes, auction, entertainment and dancing to the sounds of Paul V - DJ. There will be a cash bar available to purchase drinks for the evening. Keep an eye on the Pegasus Horse Sports Facebook Page to see what auction items will be up for grabs.

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