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Don't miss the action of the 2017 GCT, now streaming on Horse & Country.

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POSITION AVAILABLE: EA FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER

Equestrian Australia is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Finance and Admin Officer to join their team. This position is based in Homebush, NSW. MORE

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HAZEL PITHER MEMORIAL

The Pither Family extends an invitation to the equestrian community to attend a celebration of life service for Hazel Pither to be held at the State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon 6069, on Saturday 15 July at 2:30pm.

CLUB INSURANCE RENEWALS DUE

Don't forget that your club insurance is due by the end of the month. Visit the Equestrian Australia Insurance page to download the renewal form.

COACH RENEWALS NOW OPEN

NCAS coaching renewals and new coach registrations are now open for 2017-2018. Visit the Equestrian Australia Coach Forms and Resources page for more information.

JUMPING SQUAD FUNDING NOW OPEN

Applications are now open for Round 1 of Jumping WA Funding Support for events that occurred March - July 2017 (to include Yalambi Classic/Bunbury SJ Classic/Busselton Winter Classic/GCEC). Entry fee rebates of up to $400 per horse are available. MORE

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FUNDRAISING ADVICE FOR ATHLETES

Looking to source some sponsorship to help with the expensive costs related to travel, equipment and competition? Read WAIS's 6 Top Tips to Kick-Start Your Sponsorship Drive article for some helpful tips to make your next sponsorship drive a successful one.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE FORUM & WORKSHOP

Date: 22 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Registrations: Email the Registration Form to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au by Monday 19 July.

This forum and workshop is COMPULSORY for all La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes. With presenters including Adrian Schonfeld (Sports Psychologist), Kristy Holmes (Strength and Fitness Trainer) and David Bryant (Sports Nutritionist), athletes will gain valuable knowledge that will help them achieve their riding goals. Coaches of High Performance Athletes are also welcome to attend.

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JUMPING SQUAD APPLICATIONS & UPDATE FORMS

Applications to join the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Jumping Squads are now open. These must be received by 4:00pm Monday 10 July for consideration to be included on the squad.

Update forms from current members are also now being accepted and are due no later than 4:00pm Monday the 10 July. Members are requested to forward these updates prior to this date unless competing at GCEC Jumping. MORE

EWA WINTER DRESSAGE & PROJECT NEON FEI SHOWCASE

Only one week until entries close. Don't miss out! Participant and Competitor classes available, Prep-FEI. Enter at www.nominate.com.au.

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DWA MID-WEEK DRESSAGE

Entries close tomorrow! Practise your tests on Thursday, receive feedback from the judge and then ride in competition on Friday. Relaxed, supportive atmosphere, affordable entries and your choice of tests.

• Thursday 29 June - Training Tests & Judge Protocol sessions
  Indoors at SEC. 8 min Training Tests (no feedback) OR book 16 or 24 mins for Judge Protocol (with judge feedback and ride some movements again).
• Fridays 30 June - Event
  Indoors at SEC. Competitor, Participant and Eventing tests on offer, Prep to Grand Prix plus Young Horse & Freestyles. Nominate your chosen tests (any EA or FEI tests). **Features a free rider workshop at lunch-time.

Enter at www.nominate.com.au.

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G SEMINAR WITH KIM THOMAS NOAS A LEVEL JUDGE, JE

Date: 24 June, 8:30am
Location: Swan Valley Equestrian Park
Cost: Free to G/F level judges. $20 PCAWA judges. $30 non judges.
Registrations: Email magt@westnet.com.au or didymassey@iinet.net.au to book your place.

This seminar is open to anyone wanting to become an NOAS dressage judge, eventing state judges, PCAWA dressage judges and F judges needing reaccreditation. Please bring 1.3 and 2.3 test sheets for shadow judging. Participants will also need to bring their own cold lunch as no heating facilities will be provided.

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DAVID SHOOBRIDGE CLINIC

Date: 7-9 July
Location: Frances Woods' property, Forrestdale
Cost: $190
Registrations: Email Deborah@grandbridge.com.au to book your place.

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SEC INDOOR DRESSAGE ARENA AVAILABLE

A dressage arena will be set up in the SEC Indoor Arena on Thursday 6, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July for private bookings. Book online or call 9296 1200 to reserve your spot.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC WITH LONE JORGENSEN

Date: 8-10 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Registrations: Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au for more information or to book your place.

EWA La Noir Saddleworld High Performance 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 Master Class open to all dressage enthusiasts at 7:00pm Wednesday 11 August at the State Equestrian Centre. EWA would like to thank Anna Latto Equestrian for her contribution in bringing Lone to Western Australia for this clinic.

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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WA EVENTING CALENDAR CHANGES

Following significant rider consultation, the following 2017 WA Eventing Calendar date changes are now confirmed:

• October 14/15: Murray CNC (EvA65-CNC**, possibly CNC***)
• October 21/22: Brigadoon CNC (EvA65-CNC*, possibly CNC*1/2 with ** dressage and SJ)
• November 4/5: Swan River CIC (EvA65-CIC***, possibly running a 45cm class)

The Organising Committee for Swan River would like to thank all the riders who participated in the survey and confirm that the November date was the preferred option for the majority of riders.

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GUIDE FOR CROSS COUNTRY COURSE DESIGNERS & OFFICIALS

The EA Cross Country Guide is now available on the EA website on the Resources for Officials page (Eventing Officials).

2017 WA STATE TEAM FINALISED

EWA are pleased to announce the final WA State Team for the 2017 Australian Interschool Championships to be held in Queensland in September. Congratulations to all of the young riders who qualified. Full team list now available here.

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TEAM BUILDING CAMP

Date: 14 July, 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Registrations: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au

All WA State Team members and parents are invited to attend this unmounted camp to learn more about traveling over east for the Australian Interschool Championships.

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RISING STARS CLINIC

Date: 12 & 13 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $40 per lesson
Registrations: Opening soon on www.nominate.com.au.

This clinic is also open to members of the WA State Interschool Team.

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INTERSCHOOL SERIES LEADERBOARD

A reminder to all school-age riders that the 2017 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior/Youth Series is still underway! Leaderboard winners will be recognised at the EWA Annual Awards Night with a trophy and prizes. Series results will also be used to help selectors determine which riders will be invited for the 2018 Rising Stars Program and WA State Team. MORE

NATIONAL JUMPING RULE CHANGES

EWA would like to remind all members that Jumping rule changes will come into effect on 12 July 2017. Please familiarise yourself with the changes. MORE

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JUMPING SQUAD APPLICATIONS & UPDATE FORMS

Applications to join the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Jumping Squads are now open. These must be received by 4:00pm Monday 10 July for consideration to be included on the squad.

Update forms from current members are now being accepted and due no later than 4:00pm Monday the 10 July. Members are requested to forward these updates prior to this date unless competing at GCEC Jumping. MORE

STATE VAULTING CHAMPIONSHIPS ORGANISERS WANTED

Vaulting WA is looking for people to take on the challenge of organising the 2017 WA State Vaulting Championships in September. Under the guidance of VWA Chair Jane Beaverstock, you will learn all the ins and outs of vaulting competitions. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. Please email jane.e.beaverstock@gmail.com if you are interested.

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