14/06/18
BENNIT APPOINTED MEMBER OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

EWA would like to congratulate EWA Life Member, Diane Bennit, for her recent appointment as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia on the Queen’s Honours List. Diane is a true stalwart of the sport with her achievements as a rider and positions held as a sport administrator, coach and commentator too many to list. We thank Diane for her tireless contribution to the WA equestrian community and congratulate her on receiving this prestigious commendation. MORE

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14/06/18
JOINT STATEMENT FROM STATE BRANCHES

The State Branches of SA, Vic, WA, NT, Tas and QLD have released a joint statement to inform members of the current actions taken in relation to Equestrian Australia. MORE

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07/06/18
EWA SPORTS FUND: DONATE NOW!

EWA are pleased to announce that we have established the Equestrian WA Sports Fund (EWASF) in partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation to allow members and supporters to make tax-deductible donations towards some exciting new projects and initiatives. MORE

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07/06/18
JUNIOR MENTORING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

Junior athletes (U/21 as at 31 December 2018) are invited to apply for the 2019 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship & Mentoring Program. The Scholarship will provide encouragement and funding for 14 months to help five young athletes achieve at the highest level of their sport. Applications close Monday 9 July. MORE

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07/06/18
WARNING REGARDING DETECTION OF BANNED SUBSTANCE IN TEFF GRASS HAY, COMMON RUSH & SUPPLEMENTS

Equestrian Australia has issued a warning to members regarding synephrine which is currently listed on the FEI Prohibited Substances List as a Banned Substance. MORE

WORKSHOP
COACH EDUCATOR (CE) & SKILLS SPECIFIC TRAINER/ASSESSOR (SSTA) UPDATE COURSE

Date: 18 June 2018
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $150
Register: Registration Form / Non-CE/SSTA Expression of Interest Form

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WORKSHOP
EA OFFICIALS FORUM & COURSE

Date: 23 & 24 June
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Promotion $75 (1 day and 1/2), Refresher $50 (1/2 day), Observer $25 (1 day)
Register: Registration Form

This forum/course is for people interested in becoming an EA Official and current EA Officials needing to attend a Refresher Course for reaccreditation. Judges, riders and coaches are also welcome to attend to observe. The day will consist of presentations by EA National Medication Control Officer Dr Cate Plummer, FEI Steward General Chris Wallis and EA Officials Pathway Manager Di Saunders.

WORKSHOP
CLUB DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

These workshops are organised by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. They are suitable for anyone involved in a sporting club that assists with operations and who is committed to improving their club.

19 June - Working with Children Checks & Child Safety Made Simple (Jolimont)
25 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Piara Waters)
26 June - Working with Children Checks & Child Safety The Essentials (Jolimont)
26 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Leederville)
27 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Rockingham)
28 June - Safe Clubs 4 Kids Workshop (Geraldton)

07/06/18
2018 VAULTING SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Vaulting Squads for 2018. Congratulations to all athletes. MORE

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WORKSHOP
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date: 10 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Register: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au

This workshop is compulsory for all La Noir High Performance Athletes. Coaches/Officials of High Performance Athletes are welcome and encouraged to attend. Registrations must be made to sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au by Thursday 5 July.

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CLINIC
PARA-EQUESTRIAN CLINIC WITH ROZ TIPPETT

Date: 19 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: PE Squad Members $55 per lesson (arena hire subsidised by HP EWA), Open Riders $110 per lesson plus $25 arena hire
Register: Registration Form

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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: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au 

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!

14/06/18
DRESSAGE RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that EA National Dressage Rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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14/06/18
DRESSAGE WA DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Dressage WA Development Series is pleased to bring you Four Fantastic Days of Dressage on 21-24 June at the State Equestrian Centre, featuring special guest FEI 5* Judge Maria Schwennesen. Click here for more information on everything on offer!

Competition, Training Tests & Protocol Tests
Entries close this Friday 15th. There are still a few places available for Medium and Advanced riders to work with Maria on Sunday (Enter Class 13). Limited availability in other classes, don’t miss out!

“From Young Horse to FEI” Presentation
Friday 22 June, 6.30pm for 7:00pm start upstairs at the SEC
$10 entry (includes glass of wine/cheese)
All Dressage riders, officials and enthusiasts are invited to join a discussion and Q&A with Special Guest FEI 5* Judge Maria Schwennesen on the Friday evening. Come along for a cosy discussion, wine and cheese!

Maria is an FEI 5* Judge from Queensland, Judge Educator and Mentor, FEI Young Horse Judge and EA Young Horse Educator and Examiner. She is Chair of the Equestrian Australia Dressage Judges Committee and was awarded 2017 EA Official of the Year. In 2018 Maria officiated at PSI Dressage and Jumping with the Stars where our West Australian Young Horses enjoyed success. Maria regularly judges at the most prestigious CDI’s and is a member of the Ground Jury for the 2018 FEI European Championships for Young Riders & Juniors in Fontainebleau, France.

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07/06/18
SPONSORS WANTED

Sponsors are being sought for the 2018 WA State Dressage Championships in September. Championship and class sponsorship options are great value return on investment for businesses or individuals able to support the event. We encourage a range of product and services to join us for a busy event on the Father's Day weekend. MORE

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07/06/18
GRASSROOTS DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dressage WA is proud to announce the 2018 Grass Roots Dressage Championships to be held on 24 November at the State Equestrian Centre!

This is a closed restricted competition offering EA tests from Prep to Elementary. To be eligible to compete, riders must hold a current 2018 EWA Participant (Junior/Senior) or Adult Rider membership. Pony, participant and adult rider classes offered. PE tests upon request. To be eligible, horses/ponies must NOT hold a current EWA Dressage competition license.

Entries to open 1 October via Nominate.
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07/06/18
DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER

The May edition of the DWA Newsletter is now available to download here.

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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, 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.

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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: Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au

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!

14/06/18
EVENTING RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that EA National Eventing Rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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14/06/18
MASTER SERIES LEADERBOARD UPDATED

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, so if you notice a discrepancy please email members@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request.

14/06/18
JUNIOR SERIES LEADERBOARD UPDATED

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

14/06/18
JUMPING RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that EA National Jumping Rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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14/06/18
PERTH ROYAL SHOW ENTRIES

Entries for the jumping classes at the 2018 IGA Perth Royal Show will be opening tomorrow (15 June). MORE

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14/06/18
SRSJC JUNE COMPETITION & HORSELAND YOUNG SHOWJUMPING HORSE

23 & 24 June, Indoors at Brookleigh
Entries close TONIGHT (Thursday 14 June) on Global Entries due to strong demand!

Young horse classes: There are limited places in the 4, 5, 6 & 7 young horse ages classes. Horses of all types have placed in these classes, so if you have a 4-7-year-old horse, now's the time to shine over straightforward courses specifically designed for young horses.

Height class competitors: There may be a spot here or there in Sunday's 1.20 and 1.30m and Saturday’s 80cm, 90cm and 1.05m Rehearsal Rounds (which can be entered even if you aren't jumping in the young horse or Sunday classes). If you missed out on entering please text your waitlist request to Nanette 0417 902 734. And please text Nanette if you need to scratch.

SPECTATORS WELCOME! This is a great show to watch even if you're not participating, especially Sunday afternoon's winner-take-all PATERSONS SECURITIES MINI PRIX and the ultimate finale, THE FINAL FOUR. Guest interstate and international rider Colleen Brook will be riding the winners of the four age classes. She's enormously experienced and an entertaining, informative presenter and is joined by our WA judges Darren Taylor and Roger Kammann. Refreshments available and great trade stands. See you at the show!

Enquiries to swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com or text Nanette 0417 902 734.

14/06/18
SHOW HORSE RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that EA National Show Horse Rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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14/06/18
VALE SHELLEY BENTHIEN

The Western Australian Show Horse community was shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Shelley Benthien. Shelley was loved by all. She always gave her time to help and encourage the younger riders and she was a great supporter of our sport of Show Horse. On June 7th the Show Horse Community came together to pay their respects and farewell a wonderful lady. Our sincere condolences to Greg, Shannara, Sue and family at this sad time. Shelley will be sorely missed by us all.

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14/06/18
HOTY QUALIFYING EVENTS

A reminder to those wanting to compete at 2018 EWA Horse of the Year that the qualifying period ends on Sunday 8 August. Listed below are the EWA affiliated shows left to attend to gain qualification:

• Perth 17 June
• SWSHA Kirup Leaderboard Show 17 June
• Albany Horsemans 24 June
• Gosnells Leaderboard Show 30 June
• Riverside 15 July
• Geraldton 22 July
• SWSHA Kirup 22 July

More information on qualifying can be found here.

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14/06/18
PERTH ROYAL SHOW ENTRIES OPEN

Entries for the show horse and breed classes at the 2018 IGA Perth Royal Show are now open. MORE

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SEMINAR
SHOW HORSE SEMINAR & RIDERS FORUM

Date: 29 July
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.

14/06/18
VAULTING RULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that EA National Vaulting Rule changes will come into effect on 1 July 2018. A summary of the rule changes is available on the EA website. MORE

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