05/04/18
MEMBERS' UPDATE

EA Chair, Judy Fasher, has released a statement following the recent controversial partnership announcement between Equestrian Australia and animal health company Zoetis. MORE

EWA has received a lot of comment from members and others throughout Australia on this matter. EWA would like to assure members that the EWA Chair and CEO have been in contact with other State Branches and are involved in the ongoing discussions with EA. We will inform members of the outcome of the discussions in due course.

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05/04/18
DEMO HORSE WANTED

EWA are seeking a horse with a history of gastrointestinal ulcers to be used for a gastroscopy demonstration at an educational seminar with Ascot Vets on the evening of 17 April at the State Equestrian Centre. The horse needs to be quiet and willing to go into a crush and have a gastrointestinal tube inserted. Please email rhiannon.bealey@equestrianwa.org.au if you can help.

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29/03/18
NATIONAL SPORT RULE CHANGES

The National Sport rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. This is to allow a period for members to familiarise themselves with the changes. MORE

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29/03/18
EWA'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE EA AWARDS

EWA has recently come to question the validity of the categories of Domestic Athlete of the Year and Domestic Horse of the Year for the Equestrian Australia (EA) Awards because they appear to exclude the representation of Show Horse athletes and horses. EWA is committed to addressing this matter. MORE

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29/03/18
UPDATED: NEW RULES & IDENTIFICATION FOR EA REGISTERED STALLION

EA has today announced that, following feedback from members and consultation with the ACCC, the need for stallion owners to only purchase EA branded bridle holders and halter discs has been removed. MORE

29/03/18
FEI OFFICIALS CODE OF CONDUCT UPDATED

The FEI Officials Code of Conduct has been updated and took effect on 1 January 2018. FEI Officials are requested to destroy any copies you may hold dated prior to this and review the updated Appendix H of the FEI General Regulations (from pg. 56). There is no need to sign or acknowledge receipt of the document, but please be aware that as an Official, you are bound to the Code, so you need to be familiar and understand the content contained within.

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SEMINAR
EA DRESSAGE JUDGES SEMINAR: PRELIM (G) & NOVICE (F)

Date/Time: 7 April, 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: G/F Level Judge - Free, General Admission - $30, Trainee Judges - $20

This seminar will cover the first two levels of Dressage judging and will feature horses showing Preliminary and Novice work. Presenter Gill Botten will cover:

• The role of the Dressage Judge
• The Training Scale and how it relates to the progression within each test level
• The collective marks and comments including a special section on judging the Junior and Youth riders
• The progression from Preliminary to Novice level
• What the judge looking for in test riding

Judges, riders and coaches all welcome. Also suitable for Pony Club, ARCA, Eventing and Interschool etc. Please bring own lunch (no food heating facilities) or local shops open. Morning and afternoon tea provided.

REGISTER ONLINE

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SEMINAR
EA OFFICIALS FORUM & COURSE

Date/Time: 23 & 24 June
Location: State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon WA
Cost: Promotion $75 (1 day and 1/2), Refresher $50 (1/2 day), Observer $25 (1 day)

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.

REGISTRATION FORM / SCHEDULE

05/04/18
2018 SHOW HORSE SQUADS ANNOUNCED

2018 marks the return of Show Horse to the EWA La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Program and we are pleased to welcome the successful athletes. MORE

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05/04/18
REGIONAL ATHLETE TRAVEL SUBSIDY

A reminder that applications for Round 2 of 2017/18 Regional Athlete Subsidies are closing 12 April. The subsidy assists regional high performance athletes with out-of-pocket travel and accommodation costs associated with competing at regional, state and national events. MORE

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29/03/18
EOI FOR 2018 VAULTING SQUADS

EWA is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from Vaulting athletes for the 2018 La Noir High Performance Vaulting Squads. Athletes who achieved at least two scores of 5.5 between 1 January 2017 and 30 December 2017 are eligible to apply if they also meet the General Squad Criteria. Applications close 13 April. MORE

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29/03/18
2018 PARA EQUESTRIAN SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Dressage Squads for 2018. Congratulations to the selected athletes. MORE

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CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date/Time: 20-22 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: See Registration Form
Registration Form: Download

La Noir Saddleworld High Performance is excited to present a High Performance clinic with Lone Jorgensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and Elite dressage coach and regularly works with High Performance riders to success. Lone will also be presenting a Masterclass open to all dressage enthusiasts at 7:00pm on Saturday 21 April at the State Equestrian Centre. EWA would like to thank Anna Latto of Anna Latto Equestrian for hosting Lone for this clinic.

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CLINIC
RISING STARS CLINIC

Date/Time: 26 & 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: TBA

Maitland Park Rising Stars Squad members are requested to save the date for the next Clinic to be held in April. This clinic will incorporate theory classes, mounted lessons, Horse Management workbooks and attendance to one of the specified lectures in the High Performance Workshop. Registrations available on Nominate soon.

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WORKSHOP
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date/Time: 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Registration Form: Download

This forum and workshop is COMPULSORY for all La Noir High Performance athletes. Officials and Coaches of High Performance athletes are welcome and encouraged to attend at a small fee. Registrations essential.

WORKSHOP
SPORT & RECREATION CLUB BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

These workshops are free to attend and designed for anyone in a sporting club that assists with operations and who is committed to improving their club.

18 April - Financial Management (Leederville)
2 May - Marketing & Sponsorship (Leederville)
16 May - Effective Teams (Leederville)

05/04/18
ATTENTION ALL ELEMENTARY-GRAND PRIX RIDERS

Friday 13 & Saturday 14 April:
Dressage WA Development Series Event, Indoors at SEC

Dressage WA have secured FEI 3* Judge Joanne Fowler and A-level Judge Adam Riess (VIC), with 3 judges for the Grand Prix including our own Gill Botten. Catering for all levels in training, competition and education. Schedule and entries now available on Nominate. Entries close 10pm Friday 6 April. ENTER

29/03/18
WOOROLOO WATER JUMP UPGRADE

Competitors at Perth Horse Trials Association’s first fixture of 2018 (12-13 May) can expect to get their feet wet as work is well underway on a $10,000 upgrade to the Wooroloo event’s water jump. MORE

05/04/18
INTERSCHOOL FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE

Remember your time at the 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Festival by purchasing some official event merchandise! Pre-order online to make sure you don't miss out. Limited stock will be available at the event. ONLINE STORE

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05/04/18
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

Are you attending the Saddle Plus Interschool Festival? Make sure you like the Interschool Western Australia Facebook page to keep up with all of the latest news. We will be posting there regularly in the lead-up to and during the event.

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29/03/18
SADDLES PLUS JUNIOR SERIES

The 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior Series current standings have been updated as of 28 March. Make sure you check back every few weeks for the most recent copy of the leaderboard.

05/04/18
SRSJC 22 APRIL EVENT

Entries open Sunday 8 April at 8:00am. Classes include some of SRSJC's new club series and qualifiers. Entries always fill fast, so don't wait to enter!

Course designer: Kevin Tully
Entries at www.globalentriesonline.com.au

• 90cm Open 
• 90cm SRSJC Youth Series Qualifier
• 1.05m Open
• 1.10m Open
• 1.10m SRSJC Junior Jumper Series Qualifier
• 1.20m Open & SRSJC Young Rider Series Qualifier
• 1.30m Open

Before you enter, join as an SRSJC MEMBER for class discounts, early entry codes and waitlist priority. Rejoining? Use the link sent to you by Global Entries with your Renewal Notice. First-time member? Search for Swan River Showjumping Club on 'Clubs' at www.globalentriesonline.com.au.

05/04/18
2018 SHOW HORSE SQUADS ANNOUNCED

2018 marks the return of Show Horse to the EWA La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Program and we are pleased to welcome the successful athletes. MORE

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29/03/18
EWA'S CONCERNS REGARDING THE EA AWARDS

EWA has recently come to question the validity of the categories of Domestic Athlete of the Year and Domestic Horse of the Year for the Equestrian Australia (EA) Awards because they appear to exclude the representation of Show Horse athletes and horses. EWA is committed to addressing this matter. MORE

05/04/18
EOI FOR 2018 VAULTING SQUADS

Attention vaulters! There's only 1 week left to submit your expressions of interest for the 2018 La Noir High Performance Vaulting Squads. Athletes who achieved at least two scores of 5.5 between 1 January 2017 and 30 December 2017 are eligible to apply if they also meet the General Squad Criteria. If you are committed to developing yourself as an athlete, apply today! Applications close 13 April. MORE

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05/04/18
NATIONAL VAULTING COMMITTEE EOI REOPENED

The Equestrian Australia Vaulting Committee is once again calling for expressions of interest for the remaining 2018/2019 position. Applications close 28 May. MORE

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