22/02/18
ADULT RIDING MEMBERSHIP FACT SHEET

Are you considering joining EWA as an Adult Riding member?

Make sure you read the Fact Sheet which may answer some of the questions you have regarding this new membership category.

DOWNLOAD

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22/02/18
BENNIT TO RUN BATON FOR EQUESTRIAN

Diane Bennit - judge, commentator, WA Horse Council Chair, Talking Horses radio show host and successful showjumping rider - will be carrying the baton for the Guildford portion of the Queen's Baton Relay for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Monday 26 February at approximately 4:12pm. Make sure you head to Midland and cheer her on as she makes her way along Keane Street and Morrison Road with the baton!

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15/02/18
INTERNATIONAL HORSE OWNERS WELCOME IN AUS

Under a new by-law introduced on 1 January 2018, Equestrian Australia (EA) may now grant an International Horse Owner License to an International Owner so that they can enter their horse in EA sanctioned events. MORE

WORKSHOP
GENERAL COACH COMPULSORY UPDATE

Date/Time: Monday 12 March, 9:00am-4:30pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $100
Registration Form: Download

• Craig Barrett, EA Level 2 Eventing Specialist and Coach Educator
• Helen Cunningham, WA Sports Federation, on the Working with Children Check
• Roz Tippett, EA Level 3 Dressage Specialist, on coaching to improve dressage marks
• Gow Gates Insurance Webinar
• A discussion on changes to the coaching system

Proof of current Senior First Aid Certification and Working With Children clearance will be required. Enquiries to sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au.

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15/02/18
COMPULSORY ASADA COURSE FOR EA COACHES

From 31 March 2018, all EA Coaches must have completed a minimum of the online ASADA Level 1 Anti-Doping Course in order to renew their coaching memberships. This will become a compulsory requirement moving forward for updating and renewing your coaching registration and you will need to show proof of your completion certificate as part of this process. EA recommends Coaches keep it in an accessible place in readiness to upload to the MyEA portal during Coach Registration Renewals in June/July.

15/02/18
2018 RISING STARS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the 65 rider/horse combinations who were successful in their selection for the 2018 EWA Rising Stars Youth Development Program. There are five 2-day clinics planned for 2018, which will not only further riding talents but provide education on subjects including Organisational Skills, Sports Psychology Skills, Horse Management, Personal Health, Exercise, Diet and Fitness Regimes. MORE

WORKSHOP
HOW TO RUN YOUR CLUB

Date/Time: 7 March, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: 246 Vincent Street, Leederville WA
Cost: Free

The workshop is designed for anyone that assists in the effective and efficient operations of your sport and recreation club and is committed to improving the organisation and its activities. MORE

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WORKSHOP
SAFE CLUBS 4 KIDS

Date/Time: 13 March 10:00am-12:00pm OR 21 March 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: State Netball Centre - 200 Selby Street, Jolimont WA
Cost: Free

The Safe Clubs 4 Kids initiative supports the sport and recreation industry to create and maintain safe environments for children and young people. MORE

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WORKSHOP
CLUB BUSINESS WORKSHOP

Date/Time: 21 March, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: 246 Vincent Street, Leederville WA
Cost: Free

Sport and Recreation (WA), in partnership with JGC Group, presents a free informative and interactive workshop on operational planning and goal setting for clubs and associations. MORE

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22/02/18
MYCLUB WEBSITES TO BE DISCONTINUED

Since 2010 Sport and Recreation has been providing the MyClubs website service as an online platform for all sport and recreation clubs to create websites. Since its introduction, there have been significant changes within the industry and several free website design services are now available. As a result, Sport and Recreation will be discontinuing the current MyClubs website service as of 1 July 2018.

SEMINAR
ELEMENTARY (E) MEDIUM (D) EA JUDGES SEMINAR

Date/Time: 11 March, 8:30am registration
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: E/D Judges Free, Other EA Judges & Trainees $20, Non-Judges $30

Presented by Ginny Creed (FEI 3* Judge, EA-A level Judge Educator).

• Getting the foundations in place.
• The introduction of lateral work, shoulder in, travers, renvers, half pass.
• The progression from turn on the haunches to walk pirouettes.
• Simple changes - Why they are ridden and test requirements.
• Introduction to flying changes - What is the judge looking for and how should they be executed in a test?

This seminar is essential for judging, coaching or riding at these levels. All welcome, so join us for what will be a very informative and helpful seminar. Please bring your own lunch (no food heating facilities) or the local shops will be open. Morning and afternoon tea provided.

Please register with Didy Massey didymassey@iinet.net.au. Contact Elaine Greene elaine_greene@westnet.com.au for more info.

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22/02/18
EOI TO REPRESENT AUS IN WELLINGTON CDIO3* NATIONS CUP (USA)

Expressions of interest (EOI) are currently being sought from Australian riders who wish to compete and represent Australia in the Wellington CDIO3* Nations Cup Event being held in Wellington, Florida, from the 27 – 31 March 2018. Applications close 2 March. MORE

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22/02/18
PARA-DRESSAGE CLASSIFICATION

Equestrian Australia is in the process of organising national Para-Equestrian classification opportunities for both new athletes and athletes with a review date of 2018 or prior in all states of Australia. If you are interested in being classified or reviewed at a state classification opportunity, all paperwork must be received by Friday 30 March. MORE

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15/02/18
SWAN RIVER DRESSAGE DATE CHANGES

• September event changed to one day only on 8 September
• October event now a two-day show on 27 & 28 October

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15/02/18
SWAN RIVER DRESSAGE CHANGE OF RESULTS

EWA wishes to announce that Tyana Lawless was incorrectly listed as riding Hors Concours in the Advanced 5.2 at the Swan River Dressage Competition held 9/10 September 2017. The performance of Tyana and Bluefields Furstin Reveal in the Advanced 5.2 has been amended to Official and grading points will be allocated for their performance of 65.214%.

SEMINAR
FRANGIBLE DEVICE & RISK MANAGEMENT

Date/Time: Friday 30 March, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre, Classroom on President's Lawn
Cost: $20

Course presenters are Geoff Sinclair 3*/4* Technical Delegate and FEI Risk Management Officer and John Nicholson FEI 3*/4* XC Course Designer. The seminar will cover cross country construction for improved risk management and safety, covering the types of obstacles that now require frangible devices, the different types of devices and their correct installation. Including a review of cross-country guidelines and rules.

Open to anyone interested in this area of eventing, including members of Organising Committees, Officials, Riders and Parents. Enquiries to Rebecca Thomas (Eventing WA TD Coordinator) on 0438 372 529 or becthomas@iinet.net.au.

22/02/18
SADDLES PLUS SCHOLARSHIP

The team at Saddles Plus are once again offering a generous Scholarship to 1 Primary and 1 Secondary Rider attending the 2018 WA State Interschool Championships. Like @saddles.plus on Facebook to be notified when applications open!

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22/02/18
INTERSCHOOL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE & ENTRIES

EWA are pleased to advise that the schedule and entries for the 2018 Interschool Festival will be available very soon! Keep an eye on the EWA Facebook Page and website over the next week to be notified.

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15/02/18
EOI FOR INTERSCHOOLS EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Planning for the Saddles Plus Equestrian Festival is well underway. As this event continues to grow EWA is now looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with the running of the festival in 2018. All levels of experience welcome. Expressions of interest (EOI) can be directed to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au.

FORUM
SHOW HORSE PUBLIC MEETING

Date/Time: Wednesday 28 February, 7:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free

Join EWA Board members, the EWA Show Horse Committee and the EWA CEO to discuss Show Horse in WA and ways on how to grow the sport for the future. Topics to be discussed include:

• EWA membership
• Events
• Clubs
• Competitors
• Officials
• General matters

All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments from 6.30pm for a 7:00pm start. Please RSVP to reception@equestrianwa.org.au by Monday 26 February if you would like to attend.

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22/02/18
EOI FOR SHOW HORSE RIDERS’ REP CLOSE TOMORROW

Expressions of interest (EOI) for the role of EWA Show Horse Riders Representative are closing tomorrow Friday 23 February. If you have a passion for the sport of Show Horse and enjoy helping others, this may be the perfect role for you. MORE

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22/02/18
2018 HOTY QUALIFYING

As the 2018 show season gets off to a start, Show Horse WA would like to remind competitors that in order to compete at Horse of the Year there is qualifying criteria to be met. Please take the time to familiarise yourselves with the EA National Rules to ensure your attendances count towards HOTY qualification. The 2018 Information Booklet is also available with information for competitors, qualifying information etc.

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15/02/18
DATE CHANGES

• Gosnells Horse & Pony Club: Moved from 22 April to Easter Monday 2 April
• Serpentine Horse & Pony Club: Added event on 14 April

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