30/08/18
ADDRESSING REPORTS REGARDING THE SEC STABLES

EWA recently became aware of several social media reports stating that horses that had attended the SEC had developed skin conditions, allegedly in relation to use of the SEC stables. MORE

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30/08/18
EWA EMAIL ISSUES

EWA would like to notify members that our office emails have been down intermittently over the past few weeks. If you have sent an email and have not had a response it may not have been received. If in doubt, please resend it or call (08) 9296 1200 to speak to the staff member in question. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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30/08/18
WLIS GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN

Apply now for Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) leadership workshops and grants. More than $2 million is available over three years to help #WomenInSport explore their leadership potential. Hurry, applications close 5 September. MORE

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30/08/18
WA ANNUAL YOUTH AWARDS

Nominations are now open for the WA Youth Awards. The awards are currently in their 20th year and they recognise Western Australians aged between 12 and 25 for their contributions to their community. Nominations close on Thursday 6 September 2018. MORE

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24/08/18
JOINT COMMUNIQUE

Representatives of the boards of Equestrian Australia (EA) and state and territory branches met last week in Melbourne to discuss the future direction of the equestrian sport. The meeting was organised in response to some of the states expressing general dissatisfaction at the way the sport was being administered by EA. MORE

29/08/18
EA COACHING UPDATE

EA has released a statement addressing the recent coaching insurance fee increases. They have also outlined the ways in which they plan to address the current EA Coaching Program over the next 12 months, amid concerns of slipping standards from members. MORE

30/08/18
YOUNG EVENT HORSE & EVENTING GRAND PRIX ENTRIES OPEN

Entries for the 2018 Horseland Young Event Horse & Eventing Grand Prix on 29 & 30 September at the State Equestrian Centre are now open on Nominate. If you own a young eventing prospect, or you want to take part in WA's best Eventing Grand Prix, don't miss out on this event! Entries close 19 September or when full.

28/08/18
SAM JONES SELECTED FOR WEG ENDURANCE TEAM

We are pleased to announce the WA endurance athlete, Samantha Jones, has been selected as a member of the Australian Endurance Team competing at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games in Tyron, USA, from 11-13 September. Samantha was instated following the unfortunate euthanisation of FLF Go Flight Leader, owned and ridden by Jodie Salinas, following fatal complications subsequent to colic. MORE

30/08/18
SRSJC ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRIES OPEN

Entries are now open for the 2018 Swan River Showjumping Club Annual Championships outdoors at Brookleigh on 15 & 16 September. This year's course designer is Michael Haese, who is also designing at the Perth Royal Show! Entries always fill fast, so get yours in quickly! VIP Lunch tickets will be available for purchase soon. MORE

30/08/18
HOTY MEASURING & SHOW OFFICE

Measuring - Official measuring will be available on Friday 7 & Saturday 8 September at the State Equestrian Centre (measuring bay located near the stable wash bays) from 7:00-10:00am. Horses do not need to be competing in HOTY to get measured, however no stallions are permitted.

Show Office - Competitors are advised that the show office will be open at the following times:

• Thursday: Until 5pm
• Friday: 6-9am, 12-1pm, 3-5pm
• Saturday: 6-9am, 12-1pm, 4-6pm
• Sunday 6-10am

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28/08/18
VALE CLAIRE PARKER

The EWA Show Horse Committee was saddened to hear that Claire, the daughter of Leonie and Ian Parker, passed away on Friday August 10. The Parker family have always been an important part of the Equestrian WA Show Horse community. Claire will be sadly missed by us all and our heartfelt sympathy is with Isabelle and with Leonie, Ian, Cecile and Brendan. MORE

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