We all want to get back to normal life as soon as possible. Ensuring our members, their friends and families remain safe and prepared is critical to achieving this.

One of the ways we can all play our part is to get the Australian Government's COVIDSafe app. While downloading the app is entirely voluntary, it has been highly recommended by both the Australian and WA Governments to assist our health professionals and help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Equestrian WA is encouraging all members to consider downloading the app to help keep our community safer.

21/05/2020

The State Equestrian Centre (SEC) has several zones to train in, and all bookings can be made online

Please note that you will need to provide your personal details when making the booking. It MUST be made in the name of the person attending so we have a record in case any patrons becomes ill with a suspected case of COVID-19. Please also note that your details may be shared with the local public health authorities should it become necessary. If you do not consent to this, you will NOT be permitted on site.

Although restrictions have now been eased, it is still important to cease non-essential activity and stay at home as much as possible, therefore we kindly request that you DO NOT bring spectators or any other non-essential parties as we only allow for two people per horse.

You are required to ‘Get in, Train, Get out’, therefore please DO NOT arrive more than 45 minutes before the booking time and depart promptly when no longer active. Socialising or group meals is strictly prohibited.

27/05/2020

AN UPDATE ON THE EA INSURANCE RENEWAL

We have become aware of some recent statements being posted on Facebook about the EA insurance program.

Currently, we are undertaking our insurance renewal process and our priority is to obtain the best deal for our members as we navigate our way through these difficult times.

We will publish details of our 2020/2021 insurance program as soon as the renewal process is complete.

26/05/2020

VIRTUAL EQUESTRIAN TRAINING ACTIVITIES GUIDELINES

Equestrian Australia has released our Virtual Equestrian Training Activities Guidelines document.

Equestrian Australia is committed to:

• Maintaining horse welfare, as a priority during all human interactions
• Maintaining member engagement and participation utilizing virtual training and educational activities.
• Supporting all virtual training-coaching opportunities enabling members to be assessed, maintain and develop their individual equestrian skills
• Maintaining member health and safety despite a lack of usual controls afforded to official competition
• Providing steps and guidelines to promote healthy and safe outcomes for all participants
• Ensuring our Insurance obligations are effective despite limited face-to-face contact and interactions
• Maintaining and protecting our members, officials, judges and relevant others; privacy as required and social integrity whilst engaging a virtual platform
• Providing a fair, reasonable and equal field of play for all virtual participants
• Maintaining adherence to State, Federal, AIS and Sports Australia health and safety obligations during and beyond COVID-19.

Click here to view full article and guidelines

25/05/2020

EA COVID-19 UPDATE ON RESUMING TRAINING & COMPETITION

Equestrian Australia supports the release of the Federal Government’s Return to Sport Toolkit and continues to work with the Federal Government, Australian Institute of Sport and Sport Australia on a safe and staged return to training and competition.

We are currently developing and embedding our sport specific guidelines – ‘Resuming Equestrian Training and Competition Activities in a COVID-19 Environment' – into the Return to Sport Toolkit with a draft being considered later this week.

Our aim is to release these guidelines by 11 June and are designed to complement those that have been published or are being developed by each State Branch which reflect local regulations.

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25/05/2020

TOOLKIT LAUNCHED TO HELP GUIDE RETURN OF COMMUNITY SPORT

Sport Australia has launched a suite of practical resources that focus on giving community sporting clubs and associations a roadmap for the safest return to sport at all levels.

Sport Australia’s Return to Sport Toolkit, developed in partnership with Hockey Australia, comes with comprehensive checklists, adaptable COVID-19 safety plans and templates that can be used by sporting organisations at any level. It is in step with the AIS Framework for Rebooting of Sport in a COVID-19 Environment and the Australian Government’s National principles for the resumption of sport and recreation activities.

Sport Australia Acting CEO Rob Dalton said the Return to Sport Toolkit is primarily aimed at supporting the safe resumption of community sport, with many clubs and associations reliant on a dedicated workforce of volunteers.

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25/05/2020

EA HIGH PERFORMANCE UPDATE ON TOKYO 2020 QUALIFICATIONS AND LOOKING AHEAD TO THE RESUMPTION OF COMPETITION IN AUSTRALIA

We hope you have all been keeping safe, well and healthy. 

We continue to look to the future with an optimistic approach as developments around the globe begin to see the potential return of equestrian sporting events, albeit under altered conditions adhering to strict social distancing regulations. Domestically in Australia competition is yet to resume, however our athletes remain focussed on their individual training programs and continue to prepare for the post Covid-19 competition landscape.

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18/05/2020

EA HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM UPDATE AND LOOKING TOWARDS A POSTPONED TOKYO OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES 

We hope you have all been keeping safe, well and healthy. 

As we continue to adjust to the new approach in which we navigate closer to a postponed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, a renewed sense of optimism has emerged around the globe with many countries continuing to ease confinement restrictions and some equestrian activities being resumed. Whilst this does not include equestrian competition here in Australia many of our domestic athletes have welcomed the changes in regulations which now allow lessons and off property training to take place in some States. This positive step forward is reassuring in that further training can now occur while we continue to abide by social distancing and health regulations in order to minimise the spread of COVID-19.

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27/05/2020

EQUESTRIAN WA DRESSAGE SQUADS FOR 2020

Congratulations to the following combinations who have been invited onto the 2020 squads subject to accepting the terms of squad participation. Athletes have been invited based on having achieved the performance criteria set in 2019. All squad riders must be current members of EWA and their horse/s must be registered with the relevant dressage Performance Cards.

Click here to view squad list

28/05/2020

EQUESTRIAN WA EVENTING SQUADS FOR 2020

Congratulations to the following combinations who have been invited onto the 2020 squads subject to accepting the terms of squad participation. Athletes have been invited based on having achieved the performance criteria set in 2019. All squad riders must be current members of EWA and their horse/s must be registered with the relevant Eventing Performance Cards.

Click here to view squad list

28/05/2020

2020 JUMPING SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the Jumping Squads for 2020. Congratulations to all athletes.

Combinations selected for the Squads have demonstrated performances at competition level worthy of recognition during the previous 12 months as reviewed by the Selection Panel.

Click here to view squad list

19/05/2020

2020 AUSTRALIAN JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Due to the uncertainty in the sport at this time, all efforts are being made by Equestrian Australia (EA), the EA Jumping Committee and Boneo Park, to determine how the 2020 Pryde’s Easifeed Australian Jumping Championship scheduled for 4-8 November can proceed.

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28/05/2020

2020 PARA-EQUESTRIAN SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA Para-Equestrian Squads for 2020. Congratulations to all athletes.

Combinations selected for the Squads have demonstrated performances at competition level worthy of recognition during the previous 12 months as reviewed by the Selection Panel.

Click here to view squad list

18/05/2020

2020 SPORTS GRANTS ARE NOW OPEN - APPLY NOW!

‘Building Up’ to help young Para-athletes thrive during these challenging times.

"This year we are grateful that despite these times, Sport Access Foundation (SAF) can continue our grants program. This year, we are offering grants that are focussed on the mental and health well being of our young Australians.

“These are challenging days, with COVID-19 impacting all Australians on many levels. In times like these we need to support each other and particularly keep a check on our physical and mental wellbeing.”

“Young Australians living with a disability are often more isolated due to pre existing medical conditions. They will be experiencing many emotions, particularly as opportunities to stay active and play sport have been severely impacted. Additionally, during these times of home schooling, technology and accessibility with communication to their teachers presents even more challenges, and again adds to their feelings of isolation and disconnection."

One of the grants on offer is – BlueScope’s ‘Building Up’ grant. Building Up is about giving our recipients the best possible chance to come out of these social distancing times, in the best possible shape both physically and mentally"

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Issue 3 - 20 May