11/01/18
EWA AWARDS NIGHT TICKETS

Enjoy stunning views, good food, premium beverages and great company, as the equestrian community unites to recognise the achievements of our athletes, horses, coaches, clubs and volunteers. Celebrations will continue after the awards ceremony as the lights are turned down and the music turned up! It's going to be a fun evening for all ages.

Tickets include a gourmet two-course meal and 4-hour drinks package. They are strictly limited and selling fast so don't miss out!

BUY TICKETS

Thank you to our generous Award Night sponsors:

• Bates Saddles
• Paperstork
• The D'Arcy Slater Foundation
• Di Candilo Steel City
• Horseland
• Paddock Property
• Equine Images WA

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22/12/17
EA MEDICATION CONTROL POLICY CHANGES

As part of EA’s ongoing review of Regulations and Policies, the EA Board at its meeting held on the 19th December, approved changes to the National Medication Control System Policy. This document, which had not had any major updates since its inception in 2009 has been renamed EA Medication Control Policy. READ MORE

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 SHOW HORSE SQUADS

EWA is pleased to announce that we 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 EWA website and Facebook page for more details.

11/01/18
LA NOIR SADDLEWORLD EWA HIGH PERFORMANCE NCAS FAST TRACK CAMPS

EWA was excited to host two NCAS Coach Development Camps at the State Equestrian Centre in December 2017 and January 2018. The aim of these camps was to develop the skills of accomplished athletes to become accredited coaches. Twelve candidates took part in the three-day camps and participated in lectures, demonstrations and practical assessments in flatwork, lunging, jumping and cross country riding. 

EWA would like to thank Coach Educators Philippa Collier and Rebecca Thomas for their endless expertise and energy delivering these clinics. We would also like to congratulate all newly qualified coaches.

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11/01/18
REMINDER TO ALL OFFICIALS

A reminder to all officials that you will not show on the EA Officials Search if your membership is not current. Clubs are now beginning to source officials for their first events of the year, so if you want to be listed as an active official we recommend that you renew your membership soon.

11/01/18
2018 DRESSAGE RULES NOW IN EFFECT

Updates have been made to the EA National Dressage Rules effective as of 1 January 2018. Download the 2018 rulebook and summary of changes here.

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11/01/18
DWA MID-WEEK DRESSAGE RETURNS IN 2018

Dressage WA's popular Thursday Judge Protocol Days and Friday Events will now be extended with the introduction of some weekend dates to help cater for all members. Here are the dates to save to your calendar:

• March 18 Protocol
• April 12 Protocol / 13 & 14 Event
• June 21 Protocol / 22 Event
• August 23 Protocol / 24 & 25 Event

In addition, the informative lunch-time Workshops will evolve to offer riders further educational opportunities. Stay tuned as more Workshop information and dates become available. DWA is looking forward to an exciting year of competition, education and involvement in our sport in WA!

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11/01/18
CHANGES TO FEI DRESSAGE TESTS

New FEI tests are now in effect as of 1 January 2018. These will replace all previous EA FEI tests. The new tests include changes to deductions, penalties, eliminations and collective marks. EA Preliminary to Advanced tests will remain in place until 1/1/19 when new tests will be announced. READ MORE

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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 high level 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).

11/01/18
2018 EVENTING RULES NOW IN EFFECT

Updates have been made to the EA National Eventing Rules effective as of 1 January 2018. Download the 2018 rulebook and summary of changes here.

There will also be an additional rule change to the use of FEI frangible devices effective 1 February 2018. This rule change is due to safety reasons (see below).

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11/12/17
APPROVED FEI FRANGIBLE DEVICES MANDATORY FROM 1 FEBRUARY 2018

Equestrian Australia has implemented an Eventing rule change to make the use of approved FEI frangible devices mandatory from 1 February 2018 on those fences in 1*/2*/3*/4* courses in Australia (National and FEI events) where the materials fit the specifications for use of a frangible device. READ MORE

11/01/18
JUMPING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

The EWA Jumping committee is accepting offers for the purchase of a wooden red brick wall jump, 11 rails and 1 board currently stored in the SEC show jumping shed. The wall comes in many sections and has been in the shed since last used and the poles are various colours and lengths. Please contact Rosemary on 0414 457 910 if interested. All offers considered.

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11/01/18
2018 JUMPING RULES NOW IN EFFECT

Updates have been made to the EA National Jumping Rules effective as of 1 January 2018. Download the 2018 rulebook and summary of changes here.

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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. READ MORE

11/01/18
2018 SHOW HORSE RULES NOW IN EFFECT

Updates have been made to the EA National Show Horse Rules effective as of 1 January 2018. Download the 2018 rulebook and summary of changes here.

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11/01/18
EWA SHOW HORSE HANDBOOK

The 2018 EWA Show Horse Handbook is now available for download here.

This information booklet has been revised to gather the rules and guidelines from many aspects of the sport of Show Horse into one resource. It is important that all involved in the sport know the rules under which they compete. As well, organisers and volunteers must be aware of their responsibilities and entitlements.

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11/01/18
OFFICIAL MEASURING DATES

Need to get your horse officially measured for the 2018 competition season? Visit the EWA Official Measuring page or like the Measuring Facebook Page to find upcoming measuring days.

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30/11/17
HOTY 2018 QUALIFYING

Planning on competing at EWA Horse of the Year in September 2018? Qualifications apply for this year's event, so please ensure you obtain the required performances before close of entries in August to ensure your place. Information on qualifying is available on the EWA Show Horse website.

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30/11/17
SHOW HORSE SQUADS

EWA is pleased to announce that we 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 EWA website and Facebook page for more details.

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