07/09/17
ATTENTION COACHES AND PARENTS

Let your local primary schools know that now is a great time to introduce Equestrian to their children using Sporting Schools funding. Equestrian has also been given the green light to deliver Sporting School equestrian programs in some Secondary Schools.  (Limited to 500 invited Secondary Schools nationally.) MORE

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07/09/17
PINNACLE FOUNDATIONS SPONSORSHIPS

Applications are now open for Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships to help 16-24-year-old Australian LGBT+ students undertaking full-time education at a public or private secondary school (final year) or public institution of higher education in Australia. The scholarship provides $5,000 for the first year of tertiary studies and $3,000 for subsequent years for an athlete competing or training at the national level, or identified as high potential talent in their sport, whilst pursuing full-time study. MORE

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05/09/17
EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA PARTNERS WITH EIAF

Equestrian Australia has appointed Equine International Airfreight (EIAF) as its exclusive equine air freight partner. MORE

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30/08/17
VALE DAN JOHNSON

The equestrian world is greatly saddened by the passing of Dan Johnson. Dan was truly one of nature's gentlemen, and as the husband of Phoebe and the father of Sonja and Charles, was a familiar and friendly fixture at almost every Eventing competition throughout WA. MORE

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30/08/17
LETTER FROM THE CEO

EWA CEO, Dwight Pedlow, updates on EWA's changing organisational structure and the availability of new positions within the organisation. MORE

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30/08/17
POSITIONS AVAILABLE

EWA is now recruiting for the newly-created positions of Events & Business Development Manager, High Performance Athlete Manager and Senior Grounds Person. Applications are being invited through SEEK. MORE

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28/08/17
WA HORSE OWNERS REMINDED OF HENDRA RISK

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has issued a reminder to WA horse owners about the importance of taking steps to reduce the risk of Hendra virus occurring in WA. MORE

07/09/17
EOI FOR STEWARDS COURSE

Expressions of interest (EOI) are now being sought for an EA Stewards course with FEI Steward Chris Wallis on 3 November at Capel Pony Club. New candidates and current stewards are welcome. There will also be an opportunity to be mentored at Swan River CIC competition on the 4-5 November. A minimum number of candidates is required to ensure this course goes ahead, so please register with Sara Botten SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au.

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05/09/17
FREE HORSE WELFARE & MEDICATION CONTROL WEBINAR

To be held 13 September at 7:30-8:30pm AEST. This free webinar, organised by Equestrian Queensland, is open to members of all states and will bring you up to date with changes to the FEI swabbing system and the impact on the National system. MORE

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25/08/17
COACHING TIP: ASSESSING LEARNING STYLES OF STUDENTS

'Coaching Tip' is a new Education series by Equestrian Australia where top coaches from all over Australia will be sharing their knowledge with the community. In this edition, Danielle Poole from Dressage Plus discusses how coaches can adapt their lessons to the varying learning styles of their students. MORE

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25/08/17
COACHING NAMES SURVEY RESULTS

Equestrian Australia this week announced the revised names for the NCAS Coach levels following a survey conducted by the NCAS community earlier this year.  MORE

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NCAS
GENERAL COACH UPDATE

Date: 23 October, 8:30am-1:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: $60
Registrations: Registration Form

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NCAS
2 DAY ORIENTATION TO COACHING COURSE

Date: 23 & 24 October
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: $285
Registrations: Registration Form

07/09/17
GIVING 4 GRASSROOTS GRANTS

Applications are now open for G4G™ grants. The G4G™ program grants up to $10,000 to community-based organisations and clubs, assisting them to fund activities and programs focused on increasing participation of local community members in sport. Applications close 19 September. MORE

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30/08/17
CBH GROUP GRASS ROOTS FUND

Applications are now open CBH Group Grass Roots Fund financial assistance. Community groups and organisations are able to seek up to $5,000 for events and projects which contribute to the health and vitality of their community Applications close 30 September. MORE

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CLUBS
SAFE CLUBS 4 KIDS WORKSHOP

Date: 18 October, 9:30am-11:30am
Location: 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
Price: Free
Registrations: DSR Website

07/09/17
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

The September edition of the Dressage WA Newsletter is now available for download here.

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07/09/17
SEPTEMBER DWA MID-WEEK DRESSAGE

Entries are now open for the September DWA Mid-week Dressage events to be held Indoors at the State Equestrian Centre. Featuring special guest FEI5* Judge Susie Hoevenaars (VIC) on Friday (see schedule for conditions).

• Thursday 28 at the SEC - Protocol Day
  Book time with a judge to improve your test.
• Friday 29 at the SEC - Event
  Choose your own tests. Prep to Grand Prix available including Participant and Eventing.

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31/08/17
STEPHEN CLARKE RETURNS TO WA

FEI 5* Judge Stephen Clarke is returning to WA in November! Stephen is looking forward to once again working with WA's Dressage community.

• 11 November at the SEC - Masterclass featuring Freestyle to Music
  Stephen is keen to show how music and choreography can influence the performance of the horse. It promises to be a great night out at the SEC. There will be beautiful horses and top entertainment including a VIP dinner, food vans, bar etc.
• 12 November at the SEC - Symposium
  This is a must for all Dressage enthusiasts. Stephen will work through the levels with a variety of horses. He will make commentary on test riding and help the rider to make improvements. He will show how the correct training enables the horse to reach its potential. Q&A sessions will be included with a panel of experts.

Riders, coaches, trainers, judges and all dressage lovers come along and get involved. Bookings open soon.

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NOAS
D/C DRESSAGE JUDGE SEMINAR WITH SUSIE HOEVENAARS (VIC) FEI5*

Date: 30 September 9:00am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: D/C Judges Free, Other Judges $20, Non-Judges $40
Registrations: Email elaine_greene@westnet.com.au or call 0409 112 545

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NOAS
B/A DRESSAGE JUDGE SEMINAR WITH SUSIE HOEVENAARS (VIC) FEI5*

Date: 1 October 9:00am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: B/A Judges Free, Other Judges $20, Non-Judges $40
Registrations: Email elaine_greene@westnet.com.au or call 0409 112 545

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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05/09/17
MID-YEAR EVENTING SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the horse and rider combinations who were successful in their selection for the 2017 Mid-Year La Noir Saddleworld EWA Eventing Squads. MORE

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30/08/17
MASTER SERIES LEADERBOARD

The leaderboard has now been updated following Wooroloo. MORE

31/08/17
SPONSORS WANTED

The organisers of the 2017 State Showjumping Championships, to be held 28 & 29 October at the State Equestrian Centre, are calling for sponsors to be a part of this exciting event. Whether you have a business that would benefit from promotion, or simply wish to support the sport, there is a sponsorship package suitable for you. Please contact Sharon sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au for more information.

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31/08/17
EOI FOR STATE SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS JUDGES

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now being accepted for National Jumping Judges wishing to judge and be mentored at the State Jumping Championships at the SEC from 27-29 October. EOI are also being invited from Trainee Stewards who would like to work alongside and be mentored at the event. Please contact Sharon Welsh sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au for more information.

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