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Equestrian WA

December 15, 2016

STATE NEWS

EWA & SEC OFFICE CLOSURES

The EWA office and all of the SEC facilities will be closed from tomorrow 16 December to 3 January. We wish all of our members a safe and happy Christmas and New Year!

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AWARDS NIGHT TICKETS NOW ON SALE

As the premier event on the Equestrian Western Australia calendar, the Annual Awards Night brings the equestrian community together to celebrate the major achievements of our sports stars and luminaries.

This year's event is to be held at the charming Mulberry on Swan which is located in the picturesque countryside of the Swan Valley. With a full buffet dinner, bar, dancefloor and DJ, the evening is set to be fun for all ages.

Tickets are limited so get in early to avoid disappointment. BUY TICKETS

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AWARDS NIGHT SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

EWA is seeking support from sponsors to help make the 2016 EWA Annual Awards Night a great evening for all involved. With over 200 of the state's most influential athletes and supporters in attendance, this is a great opportunity to promote your business or simply show your support for the sport.

Places are selling fast so if you are interested please contact us to avoid missing out. View the sponsorship proposal here or email rhiannon.bealey@equestrianwa.org.au for more information.

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SEC TO INTRODUCE LEVY IN 2017

EWA wishes to announce that a $5.00 levy will be introduced in 2017 for users of the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon. Proceeds will be put towards the continued maintenance and development of the venue. MORE

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JOIN OR RENEW TODAY

2017 memberships are now available! EWA would like to welcome any returning members as well as new members joining the EWA family for the first time. The following information should assist you in joining or renewing your membership. MORE

NATIONAL NEWS

NEW EOI FOR NATIONAL DRIVING COMMITTEE 2017-2018

Equestrian Australia is calling for nominations for the EA National Driving Committee. The appointment panel was not able to identify their preferred mix of skills and therefore they are seeking additional nominations. MORE

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OUTCOME OF REVIEW PANELS

The reports relating to the tragic death of Olivia Inglis at the Scone Horse Trials and Caitlyn Fischer at the Sydney International Horse Trials have now been completed and EA has received a number of recommendations. MORE

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NATIONAL SAFETY OFFICER RECRUITMENT

EA is seeking a skilled National Safety Officer to join their team. In this part-time role, you will be focused on considering, researching and recommending appropriate safety and risk management projects and protocols to optimise safety within equestrian sport. MORE

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EOI AUSTRALIAN TEAM SUPPORT PERSONNEL

EA is now accepting applications for key support positions within the Australian High-Performance Team for the 2016-2020 term and Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games period. MORE

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WILLINGA PARK DONATION TO ENSURE WORLD CLASS EQUESTRIAN SAFETY

EA is excited to announce a significant $250,000 donation from Terry Snow, the owner of the Willinga Park Equestrian Centre and a Stock and Performance Horse Stud on the NSW South Coast. The funds will contribute to ensuring Australian safety initiatives in equestrian sport, particularly Eventing, are recognised internationally. MORE

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JANUARY RULE CHANGES

Please note that the 2017 rule changes for most disciplines will be coming into effect on 1 January 2017. MORE

CLUB NEWS

2017 AFFILIATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

EWA is now accepting club/group affiliations for 2017. We invite new and renewing clubs/groups to submit their applications by downloading the 2017 Affiliation Form and emailing it to members@equestrianwa.org.au.

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UPCOMING DSR WORKSHOPS

EWA would like to recommend that all EWA clubs check the Department of Sport and Recreation website for upcoming workshops that could be of interest to your committee, riders and volunteers. DSR holds regular workshops on club management, coaching, officiating, safety and many other topics. MORE

COACHES & OFFICIALS NEWS

DRESSAGE - NEWS

DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER EDITION

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INTRODUCTION OF YELLOW CARDS FOR DRESSAGE IN 2017

As of 1 January 2017 National Dressage rule changes will come into effect, including the introduction of Yellow Cards. Yellow Cards may be imposed for the following:

  • Abuse of horse (an action or omission involving the mistreatment of a horse)
  • Abuse of an Official (including abusive or bullying behaviour directed to an Official and conduct directed toward an Official that denigrates the Official)
  • Failure to follow a direction of an Official relating to compliance with these rules

For further information please refer to the National Dressage Rules, found here. A copy of the Yellow Card can be obtained here.

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2017 AUS DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS TO GO TO VICTORIA

The Australian Dressage Committee (ADC) has announced that the 2017 Australian Dressage Championships will be hosted by Boneo Park in Victoria next October. MORE

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STATEMENT FOR RIDERS COMPETING AT THE 2017 BONEO CLASSIC

Requirements for Australian riders to compete in a CDI-Pony, CDI-Junior Rider, CDI-Young Rider and CDI-U25 Grand Prix in their own country. MORE

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JANUARY RIDERS FORUM

Dressage WA will be hosting a Rider's Forum at Horseland Midland on Monday 23 January 2017. If you are interested in attending please RSVP to ptspackman@bigpond.com.

DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

18 December - Dust & Diamonds Dressage Summer Series Event 1

31 December - Dust & Diamonds Dressage Summer Series Event 2

15 January - Dust & Diamonds Summer Series Event 3

22 January - EWA Summer Series Dressage Training Day

28 January - Dust & Diamonds Summer Series Event 4

29 January - EWA Summer Series Dressage Competition Day

EVENTING NEWS

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. The award includes a prize for the most outstanding and successful horse/rider combination of the year and allows for some financial assistance for further training and education for that combination during the following year.

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CONGRATULATIONS POLLY & CLAYTON

Congratulations to Polly-Ann Huntington who attended the recent FEI Seminar for officials in Puhinui, New Zealand, and was successfully upgraded to level 3*/4* Technical Delegate. She now holds this qualification in addition to her 3*/4* Ground Jury role. Congratulations also to Perth born Clayton Fredericks who was upgraded to Level 3*/4* Course Designer.

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AUSTRALIAN 3 DAY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS BROADCAST

The Chanel 7 Highlights program for the 2016 Australian International 3 Day Event will be shown on 7 Two on New Year's Day. 

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EOI TO HOST 2017 NATIONAL EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Equestrian Australia is now asking for expressions of interest to host the National Eventing Championships from 2017. MORE

EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

INTERSCHOOL - NEWS

SPONSORS WANTED FOR 2017 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

EWA is now seeking sponsorship for the 2017 State Interschool Championships to be held at the State Equestrian Centre on 20-23 April 2017. View the sponsorship proposal here.

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SADDLES PLUS INTERSCHOOL JUNIOR/YOUTH SERIES LEADERBOARD

The 2017 Interschool Series Leaderboard document has been now updated to include a list of events which have agreed to offer leaderboard qualifying classes. This information will also be added to the website shortly. MORE

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2017 STATE INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

As part of our duty of care and risk management responsibilities, Interschool WA now requires riders to gain qualifications prior to entering the WA State Interschool Championships.

The 2017 qualification period is 18 March 2016 - 3 March 2017. Qualifications must be recorded on the Interschool Qualification Card template and submitted to the EWA office by 10 March 2017. MORE

JUMPING - NEWS

2016 JUMPING LEADERBOARDS ANNOUNCED

Final results for the 2017 Jumping Leaderboards are now available for download here. Winners and placegetters will be recognised at the EWA Awards Night on 3 February 2017.

JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

21 January - EWA Summer Series Jumping Training Day

28 January - EWA Summer Series Jumping Competition Day

SHOW HORSE - NEWS

2017 HOTY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for the 2017 EWA Horse of the Year Show are now available.

In 2017, no qualifications will be required, however there are other conditions that apply including membership and performance card renewal deadlines. These entry requirements must be observed in addition to the EA National Show Horse Rules.

Please read the full entry requirements document available here.

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EOI FOR SHOW HORSE WORKING PARTY MEMBERS

The EWA Show Horse Working Party is calling for expressions of interest for volunteers to assist in the organisation of the three EWA shows in 2017. Various duties are available. Volunteers must be able to commit to a once-monthly meeting, except in the leadup to events where meetings may be held more regularly. Volunteers must also be available to help at each event. If you would like to apply please email rhiannon.bealey@equestrianwa.org.au outlining your experience/skills and preferred area of involvement.

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SECOND NATIONAL EVENT TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2018

In an endeavor to provide more opportunities for competitors, Equestrian NSW Show Horse have been working towards a second new major EA National event.

The all-new 2018 Southern Cross Show Horse Championships is set to be held in March 2018 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. The event will be judged by International and Australian judges and is by invitation only. The top 3 placegetters from nominated classes at accepted EA shows will qualify to be invited to compete.

The three 2017 EWA Show Horse events - Autumn Pageant (15/16 April), Winter Gala/Newcomers (3/4 June) and Horse of the Year (1-3 September) - will all be qualifiers for this exciting new event.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

VAULTING - NEWS

INAUGRAL WA STATE VAULTING CHAMPIONSHIPS SUCCESS

On Sunday 4 December, the Swan Valley was home to the inaugural Western Australian State Vaulting Championships. Despite vaulting being a relatively young sport in WA, the event was met with much enthusiasm and success. MORE

VAULTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

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