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19/12/2019
OFF THE TRACK WA AND EQUESTRIAN WA EVENTS AND CLINICS ANNOUNCED
 Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is pleased to announce that it will be partnering with Equestrian Western Australia (EWA) through its Off the Track WA program, to present a series of events across the State in 2020.
The series, which covers both regional and metropolitan areas, will provide an opportunity for owners of retired racehorses to participate in clinics with EA accredited coaches and competitions across various disciplines.
RWWA General Manager Racing Charlotte Mills said the partnership forms part of RWWA’s recently announced Racehorse Welfare Plan.
“The series will provide further assistance in the transition of retired racehorses to equestrian and pleasure pursuits,” said RWWA General Manager Racing Charlotte Mills.
“RWWA is committed to ensuring that the best levels of care are given to thoroughbreds and standardbreds throughout all stages of their lives and we will continue to implement the various initiatives outlined in our Racehorse Welfare Plan over the next six to 12 months.”
EWA Chief Executive Officer Dwight Pedlow said he was delighted with the new partnership.
“EWA is honoured to be working with RWWA’s Off the Track program as we believe these competitions and clinics will play an important role in providing educational and encouragement events for owners of retired racehorses,” said Mr Pedlow.
The events will be open to any thoroughbred and standardbred bred for the purposes of racing, including those who have not trialled or raced. Entry fees will be subsidised by RWWA’s Off the Track program with prices capped at $25 per rider per day, with no EWA membership or EWA horse registration requirements.
However, EWA are offering a $25 discounted membership for new members who participate in the Off the Track events.
The series will kick off at the State Equestrian Centre on 18 January 2020, with a dressage and jumping encouragement day. For more information on the events being held visit https://www.wa.equestrian.org.au/ewaott-events-and-clinics
16/12/2019
15% OFF EQUESTRA T-SHIRT - LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE!
 
Did you miss your chance of getting the Equestra t-shirt at the show last year?
Well, fret not as they are now 15% off. However, only limited sizes and stock available.
Rosettes and stickers are also still available.
For pick-up only. Postage at buyer's expense.
 
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The annual EWA awards night will include fundraising to support EWA members in the immediate lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. These athletes would be required to be on the Equestrian Australian High-Performance Squad Gold or Green Squads to qualify for funding. Currently, this includes Sharon Jarvis Para-Equestrian and Sonja Johnson Eventing.
Leanne is heavily involved with Dressage Western Australia. She is a dedicated committee member, who has taken on the role of Club Liaison Representative and Pony Dressage Rep.
The EWA Coaching Committee will be holding two coaching update clinics at the State Equestrian Centre. The first will be on Thursday 30th January, 2020.
Avon Valley Adult Riding Club will be holding their Hunter Trials event again on March 29th 2020. Hunter Trials comprise a jumping course of both cross country and show jumps with some timed skills obstacles thrown in for good measure! Examples of skills obstacles could be a gate to open an close, a slip rail which the rider has to dismount, open and close, then remount (don't worry - we will provide a mounting block!), a bridge to cross etc. We will have various height classes on offer. Camping will be available. 
