EWA MASTER COACHES SERIES

Equestrian Western Australia is excited to present a series of Master Classes for Dressage, Eventing and Jumping with some of WA’s leading coaches at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon. This series aims to present training techniques from beginner to competition rider with a focus on correct, safe training for all levels of riders. 

The Master Classes provide an opportunity for NCAS coaching candidates to complete their coaching observation assessments during some of these Master Classes and those interested in becoming an NCAS coach are encouraged to attend.

All supporters of equestrian sport are invited to participate with discounts available to clubs and groups. The bar will be open from 6:30pm on Master Class evenings and a food van available downstairs. Further enquiries to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au. Book your place online via Nominate.

• WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH -  PERFORMANCE HORSE
  Practical Application of Learning Theory in Training the Performance Horse
  Presented by EA NCAS Level 2 Coach Rebecca Thomas
   
• WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH - PERFORMANCE HORSE
  Creating Confidence in the Performance Horse
  Presented by EA NCAS Level 2 Coach Rebecca Thomas
   
• TUESDAY 4 APRIL - EVENTING
  Eventing Foundations
  Presented by EA NCAS Level 2 Eventing Coach PollyAnn Huntington & UKCC Coach Educator and Assessor for Eventing Les Smith
   
• WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL - JUMPING
  Developing Rhythm & Balance Using Poles and Grids
  Presented by EA NCAS Level 2 Jumping Coach Nellandra Henry
   
• WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL - DRESSAGE
  Basic Application of the Training Scale
  Presented by EA NCAS Level 2 Dressage Coach Elizabeth Tollarzo
   
• WEDNESDAY 10 MAY - JUMPING
  Line & Improving Straightness
  EA NCAS Level 1 Coach Les Bunning
   
• WEDNESDAY 24 MAY - DRESSAGE
  Lateral Submission and its Requirements Through the Grades
  EA NCAS Level 3 Dressage Coach Nadine Merewether
   
• WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE - JUMPING
  Jumping a Course In Competition
  EA NCAS Level 1 Coach David Dobson
   
• WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE - EVENTING
  Training Cross Country Using Showjumps
  EA NCAS Level 2 Coach Phillipa Collier
   
• WEDNESDAY 5 JULY - DRESSAGE
  Using the Training Scale in Everyday Training up to FEI Level
  EA NCAS Level 3 Dressage Coach Roz Tippett

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EQUESTRIAN BRINGS MORE THAN $1BILLION TO ECONOMY

Equestrian Australia this week announced the results of the community impact study conducted by Sports Business Partners and Street Ryan. The study found that the total economic contribution of Equestrian (excluding all codes of horse racing, polo/polocrosse, rodeo, western & tent pegging) is over $1.143 Billion. MORE

PSRN SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN

Applications for the Peel Sport and Recreation Network (PSRN) scholarships are now open for their regional talent development program. Those athletes who receive a scholarship will be able to access support for services such as strength and conditioning, sports science and nutritional advice, as well as access to talent development camps and coaching support. MORE

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC SUCCESS

Saturday 25 February saw the State Equestrian Centre host the first La Noir High Performance Workshop and La Noir Rising Stars clinic.

La Noir High Performance athletes enjoyed educational lectures from sports Psychologist Shayne Hanks, Sports Medicine Australia representative Aisling Dempsey, Equine behaviour specialist Portland Jones, Valley Equine and FEI Veterinarian Warwick Vale (left) and physiotherapist Zoe Farrant (right). La Noir Rising Star members were invited to join some of these lectures between lessons with EA NCAS coaches in jumping, dressage, horse management and cross country (middle).

The 2017 EWA High Performance Program is proudly sponsored by La Noir Equestrian Saddleworld. Visit the team in-store or shop online today!

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. 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 and education for that combination during the following year.

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EVENTING OFFICIALS SEMINAR

The next National Seminar for Course Designers and Technical Delegates will be held at the State Equestrian Centre on Sunday 5 March 2017 from 9:00am.

The seminar will be delivered by Wayne Copping FEI 3*/4* Course Designer and Technical Delegate. Wayne will focus on the issue of frangible devices for cross country obstacles including the latest information from the FEI Risk Management Seminars held in Tattersalls and Victoria.

National CD’s and TD’s must attend one of these seminars every three years to maintain their accreditation. However, this seminar will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest rules, implementation and safety issues involving cross country design.

Please RSVP to delamerie@bigpond.com.

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FEI EVENTING RISK MANAGEMENT SUMMIT

World experts in equestrian sport and risk management met last weekend at Tattersalls (IRL) for the FEI‘s Eventing Risk Management summit, taking a 360 look at minimising risk in the sport. MORE

ENTRIES CLOSE IN 1 WEEK!

A reminder to all young riders and parents that entries for the 2017 Saddles Plus State Interschool Championships close next Wednesday 9 March! ENTER HERE

Entries for the Capel CNC Interschool Eventing Championships also close next week on Monday 6 March.

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QUALIFICATION PERIOD EXTENDED

To allow for more qualification time for this huge event, Interschool organisers have decided to extend the qualification deadline to 26 March 2017.

You can enter the State Championships now even if you have not obtained enough qualifications, however if you do not obtain the required qualifications by the qualification deadline your entries will be refunded minus the admin fee ($47.50).

For more information on qualifying click here.

Upcoming events to use for qualification include:

• 5 March - WASJA Show Jumping
• 5 March - Bunbury H&PC South West Summer Showjumping Series Competition 3
• 5 March - Margaret River Dressage Day
• 5 March - Transitions Unofficial Dressage Day
• 6 March - Gosnells H&PC Hacking
• 6 March - Riverside Park Pony Club Interschool Qualifier & Training Day
• 11 March - Zamia Adult Riding Club Summer Dressage Series 2
• 12 March - Pinjarra H&PC Autumn Hack/Hunter Gala Championship Day
• 12 March - Perth H&PC Show
• 16 March - Dressage WA Mid-Week Dressage Training & Judge Protocol Day
• 17 March - Dressage WA Mid-Week Event
• 19 March - Orange Grove H&PC Show Jumping & Dressage Competition 1
• 25 March - Serpentine H&PC Europa Showjumping Series Event
• 25 March - Zamia Adult Riding Club Summer Dressage Series 3
• 25 March - Gidgegannup Dressage Club Competition
• 25 March - Bunbury H&PC Show Horse
• 26 March - WAAHA High Point Dressage Series 3
• 26 March - WADYRA Junior & Young Rider Dressage Festival

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STABLE BOOKINGS

Please note that the Stable Booking Form for the State Interschool Championships is attached to the Nominate receipt that is emailed to you after you enter. The SEC will attempt to allocate you a stable with other riders from your school.

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SPONSORS WANTED

EWA is still seeking sponsorship for the 2017 Saddles Plus State Interschool Championships to be held at the State Equestrian Centre in April. View the sponsorship proposal here.