05/07/18
CONGRATULATIONS KAREN

EWA would like to congratulate Karen Wood on her successful completion of the Level 1 stewards course at Taupo, New Zealand, in May. Karen is the first accredited FEI Eventing Steward in WA in many years and her new qualifications will be an asset to the state's eventing community. Well done Karen!

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05/07/18
CE & SSTA UPDATE CLINIC

The EWA Coaching Advisory Panel held a very successful and well-attended Coach Educator (CE) and Skills Specific Training Assessor (SSTA) Updating Clinic at the State Equestrian Centre in June. MORE

05/07/18
ROD BROWN COMING TO WA

EWA is pleased to announce that international high performance coach and former Olympian, Rod Brown, will be visiting WA from 31 July - 2 August to provide lessons to La Noir Equestrian Jumping and Eventing Squad members. Limited lessons may be available for non-squad riders pending availability. To submit an expression of interest for a lesson with Rod email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au .
 

Rod will be hosting a public Masterclass at the SEC on the evening of Tuesday 31 July. Everyone is invited to come and listen to Rod's wonderful knowledge of the sport with live demonstrations. More details coming soon.

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CLINIC
PARA-EQUESTRIAN CLINIC WITH ROZ TIPPETT

Date: 19 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: PE Squad Members $55 per lesson (arena hire subsidised by HP EWA), Open Riders $110 per lesson plus $25 arena hire
Register: Registration Form

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CLINIC
LESSONS WITH LONE JOERGENSEN

Date: 26 - 28 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: State Squad $150, Recognition/Youth Squad $170, Open Riders $195
Register: Registration Form

EWA is excited to present the second dressage clinic for 2018 with Danish Olympian Lone Joergensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and elite dressage coach and regularly works with high performance riders to success. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the State Dressage Championships four days later!

12/07/18
STATE DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS MERCHANDISE

2018 WA State Dressage Championships merchandise is now available to order! We have men's and women's classy navy polos featuring the Dressage WA logo on the front and the very fancy State Dressage Championships logo on the back in metallic silver.

These are $50 each (all sizes available) and you must pre-order before 3 August to allow time for production. The shirts will be available for pick up from the Friday, or the week before the event by prior arrangement. We also have travel mugs for only $10 - what a bargain!

ONLINE STORE

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05/07/18
DWA JULY NEWSLETTER

The July DWA Newsletter is now available to download here. This month's headlines include:

• New Venue Gets the Thumbs up for Swan River Dressage
• The Four Year Old Young Horse
• Horse Profile: BML First Class
• From the Judges Box
• The Noticeboard – State Championships 2018
• Pony Dressage Showcase
• Brookleigh Dressage Hits the Ground Running

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05/07/18
DRESSAGE RULE CHANGES

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that the updated EA National Dressage Rules came into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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SEMINAR
NOVICE TO ELEMENTARY (E/F) DRESSAGE JUDGES & RIDERS SEMINAR

Date: 18 August 2018
Location: Dardanup Equestrian Centre
Cost: F/E Judges - Free, Others - $10
Registration: Register Online (Judges) / Register Online (Riders)

Come along to this informal seminar presented by Kim Thomas - A Level Judge, Judge Educator and Mentor, and EA Dressage Judges Committee Member. Consists of a morning session theory/video presentation with an afternoon ridden section. Bring your own lunch. Morning tea provided. For more information please contact Kerry Still kerry.still77@gmail.com or Liz Watkins elizabethwatkins@bigpond.com 0439 513 269.

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CLINIC
LESSONS WITH LONE JOERGENSEN

Date: 26 - 28 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: State Squad $150, Recognition/Youth Squad $170, Open Riders $195
Register: Registration Form

EWA is excited to present the second dressage clinic for 2018 with Danish Olympian Lone Joergensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and elite dressage coach and regularly works with high performance riders to success. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the State Dressage Championships four days later!

12/07/18
MASTER SERIES LEARDBOARD UPDATE

The current standings for the 2018 Eventing WA Master Series Leaderboard have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct. If you notice a discrepancy please email members@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.

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05/07/18
EVENTING RULE CHANGES

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that the updated EA National Eventing Rules came into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

05/07/18
D'ARCY SLATER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for the 2018 winter round of the D'Arcy Slater Foundation Scholarship are now open. Facilitated by the WA Institute of Sport, the Foundation offers up to seven $5,000 scholarships per year to young athletes requiring financial assistance to reach their sporting goals. MORE

12/07/18
SWAN RIVER SHOWJUMPING CLUB

Sunday 22 July, Indoors at Brookleigh
Entries now open Global Entries. Some classes already filled! Waitlists available.

Don't wait to enter SRSJC's second and final indoor show for 2018. 90cm-1.30m height classes plus EquineWorld Amateur Qualifier and SRSJC's new "25 & Under" class. Most classes can qualify riders for SRSJC Championship classes and gain leaderboard points for EquineWorld State Amateur, SRSJC Youth, Junior, YR and Senior Rider awards.

As always, for the waitlist and scratching enquiries text Nanette, 0417 902 734 or email us at swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com.

THANKS TO OUR RIDERS & SPONSORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! PATERSONS SECURITIES, JAKOMA EQUESTRIAN, BRIGADOON PRODUCE, KENTAUR AUSTRALIA, FUTURE HOME LIVING, OAKS SPORTHORSES, HORSELAND, EQUINEWORLD, DR KATHY KLEIN, EWA JUMPING, ERIC LLOYD PHOTOGRAPHY, BINDOON TRACTORS, DARK SELECTIONS, QUICKMAIL, EQUISSAGE, PERTH PERFORMANCE HORSES, SOVEREIGN PERFORMANCE HORSES, YALAMBI, LA NOIR, SNS EQUESTEARTH, THOMPSON & REDWOOD, THE GENERAL STORE.

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12/07/18
EA JUMPING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2018/2019

Following the recent National Discipline Committee elections, EA has announced the appointment of Tim Dreverman and Rory Hovell to the EA Jumping Committee. MORE

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05/07/18
JUMPING RULE CHANGES

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that the updated EA National Jumping Rules came into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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05/07/18
FEI WORLD CUP RULE CHANGES & REMINDER

Please note that there have been a number of significant changes to the Australian World Cup Rules that came into effect on 1 July 2018. Competitors wanting to compete for the 2018/2019 World Cup season are reminded to familiarise themselves with the changes before the first event. MORE

Competitors are also reminded that to compete in World Cup events 1) horses and riders need current FEI registrations and 2) horses need a valid FEI passport document. For more information on how to apply for or renew these documents please visit the EA website or contact EA on (02) 8762 7777. MORE

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05/07/18
HOTY LEADERBOARD UPDATE

The current standings for the 2018 Jumping WA Horse of the Year leaderboard have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct, so if you notice a discrepancy please email members@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.

12/07/18
HOTY ENTRIES OPEN

Entries for the 2018 PETstock Bio-John EWA Horse of the Year are now open on Nominate. A reminder to those wanting to compete in Open classes that the qualifying period ends on Sunday 8 August. Listed below are the EWA affiliated shows left to attend to gain qualification:

• Riverside 15 July
• Geraldton 22 July
• SWSHA Kirup 22 July

More information on qualifying can be found here.

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12/07/18
HOTY STABLE BOOKINGS

The State Equestrian Centre would like to advise that Horse of the Year stable bookings will open this Saturday 14 July at 9:00am. Stables must be booked online at www.wa.equestrian.org.au/sec/make-booking and are strictly first-in-best-dressed. No phone or email bookings will be accepted.

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05/07/18
NATIONALS DATE & JUDGES ANNOUNCED

EA has confirmed that the 2018 Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships will be held from 29 November - 1 December 2018 at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in Victoria. The judge list is also now available on the EA website. MORE

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05/07/18
SHOW HORSE RULE CHANGES

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that the updated EA National Show Horse Rules came into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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SEMINAR
SHOW HORSE SEMINAR & RIDERS FORUM

Date: 29 July
Time: Seminar 9:00am-12:00pm, Forum 1:00pm start
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Seminar $10 (free for EWA accredited judges), Riders Forum Free
Register: Email avagrace@westnet.com.au

EWA Show Horse is excited to present the 2018 Show Horse Seminar & Riders Forum. If you are interested in learning more about the sport and what a judge looks for in a successful Show Horse/Hunter, then this is the seminar for you! The Seminar will feature guest speaker Terry Van Heythuysen (VIC) who has been involved with showing horses for many years and has numerous state and national title wins to his credit.

The EWA Show Horse Committee will also be conducting their annual Forum following the Seminar. Riders, judges and event organisers encouraged to attend to discuss the sport.

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