30/11/17
2018 MEMBERSHIPS & DATES

2018 EWA memberships and event dates will be made available from tomorrow (1 December). Current EWA members will receive an online renewal invitation and new members will be able to join online. 

EWA is excited to announce two new membership categories for 2018, as well as some exciting new member benefits including a SportsPass Rewards Program. MORE

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30/11/17
EWA CHRISTMAS CLOSURES

We would like to advise that the EWA office will be closed from Friday 15 December to 7 January inclusive. State Equestrian Centre closure dates will be publicized shortly.

This is the final EWA News for 2017, so on behalf of the EWA Board, Committees and Staff Members, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you all again in 2018 for another great year of equestrian events.

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16/11/17
MEMBER SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW

The EWA Member Survey was created to help us understand what is important to our members to ensure our services and programs remain relevant in an ever-changing environment. The survey is voluntary, confidential and should take less than 15 minutes. Plus, complete the survey to go into the draw to win a $250 EWA voucher or $50 SEC voucher! Survey closes 1 December. MORE

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23/11/17
EWA ELECTION RESULTS

EWA is pleased to announce the successful candidates following the closure of the ballot for the 2017 EWA Annual Election.

The EWA Board had 1 vacancy for an Ordinary Director (2017-2020) and the successful candidate was Anne Avery.

The Dressage WA Committee had 2 vacancies for Elected Committee Members (2017-2020) and the successful candidates were Stephanie Munro and Valrie Mayger.

Thank you to all of the candidates who applied and to the members who took the time to submit a vote.

CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date: 30 January - 1 February 2018
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Details: Registration Form

EWA is excited to present a clinic with Danish Olympian 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 on Wednesday 31 January (more details to come).

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30/11/17
2018 RISING STARS PROGRAM

The Rising Stars Program aims to work closely with the best young equestrian talent in WA to provide a pathway for young riders aspiring to reach the ranks of the EWA High Performance Program and perhaps also National Selection sometime in the future.

In 2018 the Rising Stars Development Program will be increasing the age limit from 17 years to 21 years (Athlete can turn 21yrs in the 2018 calendar year). Applications will be opening soon. MORE

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30/11/17
2018 SHOW HORSE SQUADS

EWA will be adding Show Horse to the High Performance program for 2018. Show Horse Squad selection criteria and application forms will be available soon so keep an eye on the website and Facebook for more details.

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23/11/17
JUMPING FUNDING SUPPORT APPLICATIONS OPEN

Applications for Round 2 of Jumping Funding Support are now open. A share of $4000 is available to La Noir Saddleworld Jumping Open, Recognition and Youth Squad horse rider combinations. Rebates of up to $400 per horse can be claimed as reimbursements on entries for eligible classes. Applications close 9 December. MORE

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23/11/17
COACHING FAST TRACK PROGRAM FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES 

EWA is currently seeking expressions of interest from La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes to complete their Equestrian Coaching (previously NCAS) certificates. A limited number of positions will be available to Athletes 18 years of age and over to complete their Introductory and Level 1 coaching certificates via a Fast Track program delivered over summer 2017/2018. Email Sharon Welsh sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au to register.

CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date: 30 January - 1 February 2018
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Details: Registration Form

EWA is excited to present a clinic with Danish Olympian 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 on Wednesday 31 January (more details to come).

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23/11/17
EADJC APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

Following the recent Equestrian Australian Dressage Judges Committee (EADJC) call for expressions of interest, Jane Ventura has been re-appointed, whilst Kim Thomas (WA) and Kerrie Swan-Bates have both been accepted to the Committee. Each new member has been endorsed by the EA Dressage Committee (EADC) for a three-year term commencing 1/1/18 and ending on 31/12/20. MORE

SPONSOR
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.

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30/11/17
2018 YOUTH EVENTING SQUAD APPLICATIONS

Youth Eventing Squad WA is accepting nominations for new members in 2018. Riding members must be between 14 - 25 years of age as at 1 January 2018 and competing at EvA95 or above on their nominated horse prior to or at the time of application.

The purpose of the YES-WA is to:

• Create a squad for dedicated riders who have ambition
• Assist riders develop their high performance pathways
• Provide ongoing education outside the competition environment
• Develop eventing riders with excellent support and coaching
• Promote the highest ideals of sportsmanship and better horse management

Head coach Philippa Collier (Level 2 Coach & Coach Educator) organises a variety of clinics throughout the year utilising a range of coaches and training facilities.

Please email yes-wa@hotmail.com for more information or for a copy of the 2018 new member nomination form.

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30/11/17
BRIGADOON XC COURSE RECEIVES INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

EWA is pleased to inform members that the final part of the insurance claim for flooding to the Brigadoon Cross Country Course earlier in the year has been settled. We are very fortunate that the EWA insurance included flood insurance as many properties in the Swan Valley are not covered.

The total settlement received is now just over $220,000 to repair the damage. The course received many repairs in 2017 to allow the One Day Events of EWAP and WAYER to proceed, and the course will continue to be rebuilt ready for the 2018 season.

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30/11/17
MASTER SERIES LEADERBOARD FINAL PLACINGS

Provisional final placings for the 2017 Eventing Master Series Leaderboard will be made available here within the next few days. Once the provisional results are uploaded, EWA asks that any queries or issues be emailed to members@equestrianwa.org.au by COB 8 December, otherwise results will be final. Thank you for your cooperation.

30/11/17
EOI TO REPRESENT AUS IN SENIOR TEAM (NZ)

Equestrian Australia has received an invitation from Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) and Horse of the Year, for four riders to compete on their own horses as part of the Silver Fern Stakes at Horse of the Year, Hastings, New Zealand, 13 -18 March 2018. Applications close 19 January. MORE

30/11/17
2018 HOTY QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

Following feedback from the clubs suggesting that the re-introduction of HOTY qualifying would help increase participation at their events, it was agreed that the following qualifying conditions would apply:

“Qualifying Period: Close of entries for 2017 HOTY (31 July 2017) to close of entries for 2018 HOTY (Date TBA).

To qualify for the 2018 EWA Horse of the Year Show, a horse must gain a placing (1st, 2nd or 3rd) in any official show horse class (excluding rider classes) at three (3) separate EWA affiliated events. These must be judged by an EA Accredited Show Horse Judge.

The horse’s owner and rider should all be current financial members of EWA and horses must hold a current 2018 EWA Show Horse Competition License at time of qualifying. All results should be recorded on the Competition License and submitted with entry to HOTY.

For example – 3rd place lead line pony at Perth H&PC show, 2nd place child’s small pony hack class Riverside Riding Club show, 3rd place open small pony hack class Serpentine H&PC show will make the pony eligible for 2018 Horse of the Year.

Ineligible events:

• Perth Royal Show
• Show Horse Council WA Classic
• Show Horse Council WA Western Stars
• Show Horse Council Horse of the Year
• Gosnells Masters
• Any other events not run under EA National Show Horse Rules.”

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30/11/17
2018 SHOW HORSE SQUADS

EWA will be adding Show Horse to the High Performance program for 2018. Show Horse Squad selection criteria and application forms will be available soon so keep an eye on the website and Facebook for more details.

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30/11/17
GOOD LUCK TO TEAM WA

Today marked the first day of the 2017 Australasian Showhorse and Rider Championships in Werribee, Victoria. The WA Team includes the following combinations:

• Yartarla Park Primrose & Amelia Gordon
• Yartarla Park Primrose & Serena Smith
• Final Call of Priory & Paige Buckland
• Final Call of Prior & Lauren Rowe
• Redline Classic Edition & Orleans Graetz
• Redline Classic Edition & Fiona Graetz
• Redline Classic Edition & Codie Lambert
• Inverglen Topman & Holly McClune
• Argyl Star Quality & Lauren Rowe
• Argyl Star Quality & Orleans Graetz
• Silkwood Spring Holly & Mercedes Mathews
• Silkwood Chester & Mercedes Mathews
• Cimeron Bardot & Anna Duffy
• Cimeron Pop Rock & Anna Duffy
• ELB One Night In Paris & Josephine Indrizzi

We wish our Team Manager Natalie Sakich and our WA Competitors the very best of luck. Results will be available on the @showhorsenationals Facebook Page and website .

26/11/17
CALLING FOR 2018-19 NOMINATIONS TO THE EA VAULTING COMMITTEE

The Equestrian Australia Vaulting Committee has three positions up for nomination. All vacancies are for a two (2) year term from 1 January 2018. Applications close 14 December. MORE

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