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July 26, 2018

GENERAL

26/07/18
MASTER COACHES SERIES RETURNS

EWA is excited to again be hosting the Master Coaches Series at the State Equestrian Centre. The Master Coaches Series aims to provide equestrian enthusiasts exposure to Australia’s top coaches in a masterclass format. All members of the equestrian community are welcome to enjoy these informal educational evenings held in the indoor stadium. Prices start at $15 with discounts for EWA Members, La Noir Saddleworld High Performance members, EA Coaches/Officials and large groups.

The first of this series will be on the 7:00pm Wednesday 1 August with EA Level 3 Jumping Specialist Rod Brown. REGISTER ONLINE

26/07/18
WARNING REGARDING USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALTRENOGEST

Equestrian Australia (EA) wishes to notify its members about recent warnings issued by Racing Victoria, Racing New South Wales, and Racing Queensland concerning the use of products containing altrenogest. Altrenogest is currently permitted under FEI and hence EA rules for use in mares for oestrus/cycle control, however use in geldings or stallions is prohibited. MORE

26/07/18
INTERIM CEO APPOINTED

EA is in the final stages of appointing a new Chief Executive Officer. During this process, the EA Board has accepted an offer by Equestrian NSW for Mr Bruce Farrar, CEO, ENSW, to take up the short-term appointment of Interim CEO. He brings to the position five years of experience as CEO of ENSW. He was not an applicant for the position of CEO Equestrian Australia.

FORUM
SWAN VALLEY PLANNING ACT REVIEW

Date/Time: 31 July 2018, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon WA
Cost: Free
Register: RSVP to 92961200 before 27 July 2018 as space may be limited

Join us for a coffee, some party pies and a discussion about the Swan Valley Act review and what it means for the local equestrian community. Changes to Water availability and Planning are being proposed. Cr. Rod Henderson, Swan Valley Gidgegannup Ward Councillor, will present overall key issues for residents to consider and Mr. Barkley Day, BD Water Services, will speak on Equine water use in the Valley.

Bring a pen and notepad to get the details and make a submission. Read the document before attending: https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/swan-valley-planning-review.aspx

COACHES & OFFICIALS

26/07/18
2018/2019 COACH INSURANCE RENEWALS

The 2018/2019 Coaching Registration Renewal Form is now available for EA Coaches. For more information on registration, insurance or accreditation please call Equestrian Australia on 02 8762 7777 or email amy.mcgregor@equestrian.org.au.

CLUBS

26/07/18
2018/2019 CLUB INSURANCE RENEWALS

The 2018/2019 Club Insurance Renewal Form is now available for EA (EWA) affiliated clubs. For more information on the Club Insurance package and benefits please visit the Gow-Gates website, call 02 8267 9999 or email equestrian@gowgates.com.au.

HIGH PERFORMANCE

26/07/18
JUMPING SQUAD MID-YEAR APPLICATIONS & UPDATES

Mid-year applications for the 2018 La Noir Equestrian EWA Jumping Squad are now open. If you are interested in becoming a squad member, please download the criteria and if eligible send an application form to sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au by 1 August 2018. Current squad members are requested to submit their mid-year performance updates by 1 August 2018. MORE

26/07/18
LESSONS WITH ROD BROWN

EWA is pleased to announce that international high performance coach and former Olympian, Rod Brown, will be visiting WA from 31 July - 2 August to provide lessons to La Noir Equestrian Jumping and Eventing Squad members. Limited lessons may be available for non-squad riders pending availability. To submit an expression of interest for a lesson with Rod email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au.

CLINIC
LESSONS WITH LONE JOERGENSEN

Date: 26 - 28 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: State Squad $150, Recognition/Youth Squad $170, Open Riders $195
Register: Registration Form

EWA is excited to present the second dressage clinic for 2018 with Danish Olympian Lone Joergensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and elite dressage coach and regularly works with high performance riders to success. This is a fantastic opportunity to prepare for the State Dressage Championships four days later!

DRESSAGE - NEWS

26/07/18
1 WEEK TO GET YOUR STATE'S MERCHANDISE

Orders for 2018 WA State Dressage Championships limited edition merchandise close 3rd of August so don't miss out! We have men's and women's classy navy polos featuring the Dressage WA logo on the front and the very fancy State Dressage Championships logo on the back in metallic silver. These are $50 each (all sizes available) and will be available for pick up on the Friday of the event, or the week before by prior arrangement. We also have travel mugs for only $10 - what a bargain!

ONLINE STORE

26/07/18
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS WARM-UP & EDUCATIONAL EVENT

DWA Dressage Development Series presents a State Championships Warm-Up and Educational Event on Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th and Saturday 25th August at the SEC.

Make your State Dressage Championships a smooth and successful event. This is a fantastic opportunity to familiarise your horse with the Indoor Arena and ride through your tests to maximise scores at State's.

.2 and .3, FEI, Freestyles plus Para-Equestrian and Participant/AR tests on offer. Freestyles, Freestyles, Freestyles! Practise your Freestyle indoors and check your timing on the surface. Also featuring free mini-seminars on useful topics such as competition rules, warm-up etiquette and how to maximise marks.

Entries open now on Nominate.

SEMINAR
NOVICE TO ELEMENTARY (E/F) DRESSAGE JUDGES & RIDERS SEMINAR

Date: 18 August 2018
Location: Dardanup Equestrian Centre
Cost: F/E Judges - Free, Others - $10
Registration: Register Online (Judges) / Register Online (Riders)

Come along to this informal seminar presented by Kim Thomas - A Level Judge, Judge Educator and Mentor, and EA Dressage Judges Committee Member. Consists of a morning session theory/video presentation with an afternoon ridden section. Bring your own lunch. Morning tea provided. For more information please contact Kerry Still kerry.still77@gmail.com or Liz Watkins elizabethwatkins@bigpond.com 0439 513 269.

CLINIC
LESSONS WITH LONE JOERGENSEN

Date: 26 - 28 August
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: State Squad $150, Recognition/Youth Squad $170, Open Riders $195
Register: Registration Form

DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

27 - 29 July - Brookleigh Dressage Championship Hi-Point Series 1
28 July - Henty Riding Club Protocol Dressage Day
3 - 5 August - Timber Treaters Bridgetown Henty Winter Dressage Championships
18 August - Novice to Elementary(E/F) Dressage Judges & Riders Seminar
18 & 19 August - Greenough Equine Vet Centre GCEC Dressage Championships
23 - 25 August - DWA Development Series Event

EVENTING - NEWS

26/07/18
MAKING EVENTING SAFER REPORT RELEASED

National Safety Officer (NSO), Roger Kane, has released a report for the first half of 2018 outlining the data and results of the EA Making Eventing Safer Fund, made possible by the generous donations of Mr Terry Snow. MORE

12/07/18
MASTER SERIES LEARDBOARD UPDATE

The current standings for the 2018 Eventing WA Master Series Leaderboard have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct. If you notice a discrepancy please email members@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.

EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

28 & 29 July - Gidgegannup CNC 1 (95-CNC**)
1 August - Rod Brown Masterclass: Flatwork for the Jumping Horse
4 & 5 August - Gidgegannup CNC 2 (EvA80-PC45)
17-20 August - Wooroloo Bates Saddles 3 Day Event

JUMPING - NEWS

26/07/18
JUMPING SQUAD MID-YEAR APPLICATIONS & REVIEWS

12/07/18
EA JUMPING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2018/2019

Following the recent National Discipline Committee elections, EA has announced the appointment of Tim Dreverman and Rory Hovell to the EA Jumping Committee. MORE

JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

1 August - Rod Brown Masterclass: Flatwork for the Jumping Horse
4 August - Swan River Showjumping
5 August - WAEC 18+ Showjumping Day
11 August - Brookleigh Showjumping Fundraising Day
11 & 12 August - Dryandra Show Jump Championships
19 August - Hills Showjumping
25 & 26 August - WASJA Showjumping

SHOW HORSE - NEWS

26/07/18
2018 HORSE OF THE YEAR

The entries, program and set workouts are now available on Nominate for this event.

Don't forget that you will be required to upload your completed current Show Horse Competition Licence with attendances/placings in order to complete your entry.

SEMINAR
SHOW HORSE SEMINAR & RIDERS FORUM

Date: 29 July
Time: Seminar 9:00am-12:00pm, Forum 1:00pm start
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Seminar $10 (free for EWA accredited judges), Riders Forum Free
Register: Email avagrace@westnet.com.au

EWA Show Horse is excited to present the 2018 Show Horse Seminar & Riders Forum. If you are interested in learning more about the sport and what a judge looks for in a successful Show Horse/Hunter, then this is the seminar for you! The Seminar will feature guest speaker Terry Van Heythuysen (VIC) who has been involved with showing horses for many years and has numerous state and national title wins to his credit.

The EWA Show Horse Committee will also be conducting their annual Forum following the Seminar. Riders, judges and event organisers encouraged to attend to discuss the sport.

SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

29 July - EWA Show Horse Seminar & Riders Forum
11 August - South West Show Horse Association
25 & 26 August - Gosnells R&PC Touchstone Farm Masters

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

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Tel: +61 8 9296 1200
Fax: +61 8 9296 1194
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