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Equestrian WA

September 6, 2018

GENERAL

06/09/18
EQUESTRA TICKETS ON SALE

Only 4 weeks until Equestra 2018! Do you have your tickets yet?

Enjoy an afternoon of free outdoor activities at the Equestra Festival from 2:00pm featuring riding demonstrations, a beer garden, trade village and activities for kids, then head to the Indoor Stadium for the evening show at 6:00pm.

Get ready for an action-packed evening of equestrian entertainment featuring:

  • Showjumpers vs Eventers Challenge
  • Mounted Games
  • Liberty Demonstration
  • Reining vs Dressage
  • Carriage Driving
  • Extreme Cowboy Racing
  • Freestyle to Music
  • GGGWA Trick Riding
  • Plus much more!

WWW.EQUESTRAWA.COM


06/09/18
WALLY FOREMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for the 2018 Wally Foreman Foundation scholarship will open Monday 10 September 2018. The Wally Foreman Foundation will consider applications from registered Western Australian athletes or coaches who have a specific financial need to assist their progress towards sporting honours. MORE


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


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.


COACHES & OFFICIALS

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


CLUBS

06/09/18
2019 EVENT DATES

EWA affiliated clubs should have received an email from EWA this week with an expression of interest form for 2019 event dates. Please return the form to EWA by Friday 19 October. If your club did not receive this form, please email members@equestrianwa.org.au or call 9296 1200. 


DRESSAGE - NEWS

06/09/18
ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE STATEMENT FROM EWA

Recently the eligibility of Suzanne Simons and Foxwood Whirlwind to compete in Dressage competitions at Grand Prix level was questioned by EWA members. EWA has reviewed their performances and can clarify that they are eligible to compete in FEI classes since first qualifying in 2014 to compete at PSG and Intermediate I. The combination has continued to meet eligibility for FEI classes in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 that they have competed in.


DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

8 September - Valley Equine Vet Centre SRD Dressage with Decorum Official
9 September - Valley Equine Vet Centre SRD Dressage with Decorum Unofficial
9 September - OGHPC Show Jump and Dressage Competition 2
9 September - Bakers Hill ARC Dressage Training Day
9 September - Dressage Association of Western Australia Protocol/Training Day
15 September - Morgan Feed Supplies Crystals in Kellerberrin
15 September - Brookleigh Dressage Participant & Adult Rider Championship Hi-Point Series 2
22 September - Dardanup Horse & Pony Club Dressage Series 2
22 September -
Esperance Equestrian Club Dressage & Official Show Horse
22 & 23 September - Brookleigh Dressage Competitive Championship Hi-Point Series 2
30 September - BHPC EA Spring Dressage Competition
4 October - HRC Thursday Dressage/Protocol Tests
6 October - SVDA Boutique Competition
6 October - Equestra 2018
7 October - WHPC Combined Training Competition
7 October - Margaret River Dressage Series Round Three
7 October - Open Unofficial Dressage


EVENTING - NEWS

06/09/18
EVENTING LEADERBOARD UPDATES

The current standings for the 2018 Eventing Master Series and 2018 Saddles Plus Rising Star 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.


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.


EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

22 & 23 September - Alcoa CIC
29 & 30 September - Horseland Young Event Horse of the Year, Off the Track Young Event Horse of the Year & Eventing Grand Prix

6 October - Equestra 2018


ENDURANCE - NEWS

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


INTERSCHOOL - NEWS

06/09/18
NATIONAL INTERSCHOOL RULE CHANGES

The National Interschool Rules have had a major tidy up effective immediately. The new rule additions include:

  • No stallions in Interschool
  • 105 Secondary Combined Training
  • Rider with a disability exemptions
  • International team invitations
  • Clarification of exactly how the overall awards are awarded at the National Championships
  • The use of the EA Dressage Rules Championship scoring system (35pts - 1) to bring all states into line.

06/09/18
JUNIOR SERIES LEADERBOARD UPDATE

The current standings for the 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior Series have been updated. The purpose of this update is to ensure that all results included are correct. If you notice a discrepancy please email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.


JUMPING - NEWS

06/09/18
JUMPING LEADERBOARD UPDATES

The current standings for the 2018 Kentaur Young Masters 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.


06/09/18
SRSJC V.I.P LUNCH TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Swan River Showjumping Championships
15 & 16 September, Outdoors at Brookleigh

Class entries are closed but the V.I.P Lunch (catered by Stewarts' Restaurant's fabulous new chef) on Sunday 16 September is open for limited general public bookings! Price includes lunch/desserts, all drinks and ringside seating in the VIP Marquee.

Limited tickets are now available for a short time only at www.globalentriesonline.com. Discounts available for SRSJC Club Members.


JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

1 September - Chapman Valley Show
2 September - Taminga Jump Club Show
6 September - GCEC Show Jumping
8 September - Northam Agricultural Show
8 September - Northhampton Agricultural Show
9 September - OGHPC Show Jump and Dressage Competition 2
15 & 16 September - SRSJC Annual Championships
16 September - Hills Showjumping Association
16 September - Pinjarra H&PC Showjumping Spectacular
22 to 29 September - IGA Perth Royal Show
30 September - Taminga Jump Club Championship Show
6 October - Equestra 2018
7 October - WHPC Combined Training Competition


SHOW HORSE - NEWS

30/08/18
HOTY COMPETITOR INFORMATION

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

Arena Familiarisation
Friday: 6-6.30am Ponies, 6:30-7am Galloways, 7-7:30am Hacks
Saturday: 6-6:30am Ponies, 6:30-7am Hacks, 7-7:30am Galloways
Sunday: 6-6:30am Ponies, 6:30-7am Galloways, 7-7:30am Hacks


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


SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

1 September - Chapman Valley Show
1 September - York Agricultural Show 
7-9 September - PETstock Bio-John EWA Horse of the Year
8 September - Northam Agricultural Show
8 September - Northampton Agricultural Show
8 September - PHPC & PEA Unofficial Encouragement Hack Day
8 September - Zamia ARC Unofficial Working Hunter
15 September - Moora Agricultural Show
22 September - Esperance Equestrian Club Dressage and Official Show Horse
22 to 29 September - IGA Perth Royal Show
6 October - Toodyay Agricultural Show
6 October - Waroona Agricultural Show
6 October - Equestra 2018



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


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