19/10/17
ANNUAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF VOTE

Equestrian WA recently called for nominations for Board and Sport Committee positions of Dressage, Eventing and Show Horse. An election will be taking place for the EWA Board and Dressage WA positions due to the number of nominations being greater than the positions vacant. Voting information will be sent to all EWA members eligible to vote (any member over the age of 18 years) in the near future. MORE

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17/10/17
EA FOCUSSED ON DRUG-FREE AWARENESS

Equestrian Australia (EA) will be working closely with the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and introducing random drug testing at events throughout Australia moving forward. MORE

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12/10/17
SEC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FORUM

EWA, with the support of the City of Swan, is planning a Community Engagement Forum for late November. The forum will provide interested parties with an opportunity to discuss the State Equestrian Centre and its place in the community. All are welcome to attend.

EWA has been fortunate in the support that Councillors Darryl Trease, Rod Henderson, Major Mick Wainwright and the City of Swan staff have provided to EWA and the SEC over the past years. This year alone the City of Swan has provided support to SEC home base organisations including Brigadoon RDA and Perth Polocrosse. EWA has also received direct support following the floods in February and for the upcoming State Show Jumping Championships.

More details on the forum to come soon.

19/10/17
NOVEMBER STEWARDS COURSE

An EA Stewards course has been confirmed with FEI Steward Chris Wallis on 3 November at Capel Pony Club. New candidates and current stewards are welcome. There will also be an opportunity to be mentored at Swan River CIC competition on the 4 & 5 November. Register to SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au.

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12/10/17
JUMPING JUDGE SEMINAR

Jumping Judge Seminar with FEI Level 3 Judge Audrey Cameron (NZ) and FEI Level 3 Judge Penny Dodd to be held on Friday 27 October at the State Equestrian Centre. EA Level One and Two Syllabus and Refresher Clinics (all levels) 6:30pm-9:00pm. Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au to register.

19/10/17
WA TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR AUS DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

EWA would like to wish good luck to the WA riders competing at the Martin Collins 2017 Australian Dressage Championships being held this week at Boneo Park (VIC). Don't forget to follow their results at dressagenationals.com.au.

59 State Team A
Prix St George: Louise Hillman & Lord Louie
Intermediate I: Nancy French & Florinzz (VIC)
Grand Prix: Deon Stokes & Royal Oak II

58 State Team B
Elementary 3.3: Deborah Ambrosini & Deltry Valentino
Medium 4.3: Sharon Jarvis & Ceasy
Advanced 5.3: Tyana Lawless & Bluefields Furstin Reveal

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19/10/17
LONE JOERGENSEN MASTERCLASS & CLINIC

Lone Joergensen is holding another Masterclass on 7 November at the State Equestrian Centre. The topic for this master class is lateral work focusing on the Zig Zag. Book tickets here.

A limited number of places are also available to open riders to participate in the High Performance Dressage Clinic with Lone Joergensen on 7-9 November. Email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au to register.

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16/10/17
SUSAN HOEVENAARS APPOINTED FOR WEG

Australia’s Susan Hoevenaars is honoured to have been named as one of seven members appointed to the ground jury for Dressage at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Tryon, USA next September. MORE

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9/10/17
2018 AUS DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDED TO BONEO PARK

The Equestrian Australian Dressage Committee (EADC) has announced that the 2018 Australian Dressage Championships will again be hosted by Boneo Park in Victoria next October. MORE

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9/10/17
DRESSAGE CHEF D'EQUIP APPOINTMENT

The Equestrian Australia Dressage Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah MacNicol to the role of Dressage Chef d’Equipe for the period 2017 – 2020. MORE

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5/10/17
MASTERS OF DRESSAGE RETURNS

The Dressage Judges Task Force is excited to announce the return of FEI 5* Judge Stephen Clarke to WA this November! Stephen will be hosting two exciting events:

• Masterclass featuring Freestyle to Music
  11 November 2017 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  Stephen is keen to show how music and choreography can influence the performance of the horse. Stephen will also be joined by guest judge music specialist, Ginny Creed, and together they will show how music enhances performance. It promises to be a great night out at the SEC. There will be beautiful horses and top entertainment including a VIP dinner, food vans, bar etc.
   
• Symposium
  12 November 2017 10:00am - 2:00pm
  This is a must for all Dressage enthusiasts! Stephen will work through the levels with a variety of horses, make commentary on test riding and help the rider to make improvements. He will show how the correct training enables the horse to reach its potential. Q&A sessions will be included with a panel of experts. Riders, coaches, trainers, judges and all dressage lovers are invited to come along and get involved.

BOOK TICKETS

SPONSOR
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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16/10/17
EA EVENTING COMMITTEE WELCOMES NEW CHAIR

The Equestrian Australian (EA) Eventing Committee has appointed Des Hughes as the new Chair of the Committee. MORE

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12/10/17
CHEF D'EQUIPE REQUIRED FOR WA TEAM

EWA are currently seeking a Chef d'Equipe for the WA Team at the Australian International Three Day Event 16-19 November 2017. The person in this position is responsible for declaring and managing selected athletes of the Western Australian Team. Please email Sara Botten SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au to apply.

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6/10/17
SELECTION POLICY 2018 FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES EVENTING

Equestrian Australia’s Eventing Selection Panel has finalised its selection policy for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™ to be held in Tryon, USA. MORE

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5/10/17
MURRAY CNC DATE CHANGE

The organisers of the Murray CNC event have had to postpone their event as the grounds at Murray Regional Equestrian Centre are too wet to safely run the event. The event will now run on the 25 & 26 November. Entries are now being accepted on KTrials and will close 10 November.

19/10/17
NATIONAL INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS WRAP-UP

At the end of September, 32 young WA riders travelled to Queensland for four days of equestrian action at the 2017 Marcus Oldham Australian Interschool Championships. Interested to know more about their results and experiences as a member of the National Interschool Team? Read the Team Manager's report here.

19/10/17
STATE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS V.I.P TICKETS & PICNIC PARKING

Get the best seats in the house to watch WA's show jumpers compete for a state title! A limited number of tickets are available for ringside viewing during three days of thrilling competition.

VIP Marquee - For just $110 per person, you'll get unrestricted access to seating in the VIP Marquee during all 3 days of the competition between 10:00am-4:00pm, including complimentary Tea/Coffee/Water each day, plus.....

Enjoy our VIP Lunch on Sunday, with a fabulous tapas-style lunch and drinks at the edge of the action right next to the arena.
                                                                                                    
Gourmet Picnic Pack/Parking Package - Alternatively, you and your friends or family can watch the action together in your own designated car bay beside the arena and feast on a gourmet Picnic/Parking Pack filled with local produce, a complimentary bottle of wine and sparkling water. (Each $120 picnic feeds a minimum of two people). No BYO. Additional drinks available to purchase on request. Arrival from 12:00pm. Please consider your designated driver before booking. Bays must be pre-booked and numbers are limited.

BOOK ONLINE

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19/10/17
EXTRA RING ADDED AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The WA State Jumping Championships Committee have decided to open an additional ring on Saturday 28 October to enable more riders a start in 60cm - 110cm classes. Entries for all classes are available via Global Entries and close 9:00pm Friday 20 October.

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12/10/17
STATE JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS FACEBOOK

Want to keep up to date with all the latest State Jumping Championships news? Make sure you follow us on Facebook @WAStateJumpingChampionships.

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12/10/17
HELPERS WANTED

EWA are seeking two Marshals to help at the WA State Showjumping Championships on 28 October at the State Equestrian Centre. Please email Sharon Welsh Sharon.Welsh@questrianwa.org.au to register your interest.

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4/10/17
EA JUMPING COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY

The National Jumping Committee last week released a summary of the items discussed at their September meeting. MORE

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