ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

We would like to remind members that the next Annual General Meeting for Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated will be held at the Oceanfoam Room on the 1st Floor of the State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue Brigadoon 6069, commencing at 7:00pm next Thursday 27 April 2017. The Annual Report, Agenda and Minutes from last year's meeting are now available here.

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HOST CITIES NAMED FOR FEI YOUTH EVENTS

The FEI Bureau has allocated host cities for 15 major equestrian events over the next four years. A total of seven Championships and Finals for young Jumping, Dressage and Vaulting athletes will be staged in Asia, South America and Europe. MORE

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NEW COMMITTEE BYLAWS 

The new Committee Bylaws and Appointment and Procedures Policy is now effective. This update has been made to create a clear structure for the operation of all National Discipline Committees. MORE

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MEASURING RULES TO CHANGE 1 JULY 2017

The new Measuring Rules will come into effect on 1 July 2017. This is to allow a period for members to familiarise themselves with the changes. MORE

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EA ENTERS PARTNERSHIPS WITH TFE HOTELS

For the first time in its 65-year history, Equestrian Australia is delighted to announce it has an Official Accommodation Partner – Adina Apartment Hotels (part of TFE Hotels group, based in Sydney). The partnership with Equestrian Australia will deliver discounts to all EA Members across Australia, plus special seasonal offers during competitions and events. MORE

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EA DRIVES FORWARD WITH RAM TRUCKS

Equestrian Australia (EA) is proud to announce it has signed a major partnership with American Special Vehicles (ASV), Australia’s only factory authorised full volume importer of RAM Trucks. MORE

HIGH PERFORMANCE SHIRTS

Attention Squad members! EWA High Performance Shirts have arrived and can be picked up between 9:00am-5:00pm from the EWA Office or at the Master Coaches Series (26 April). Please email SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au to arrange collection.

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. The award includes a prize for the most outstanding and successful horse/rider combination of the year and allows for some financial assistance for further training and education for that combination during the following year.

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2017 OCEANIA EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIPS LONG LIST ANNOUNCED

Equestrian Australia has confirmed its long list of riders and horses to compete against New Zealand at the 2017 Oceania Team Championships in Melbourne from 8-12 June. Congratulations to WA riders Shenae Lowings, Tayah Andrew and Sonja Johnson for being long listed. MORE

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANTS

Round 1 of the Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program is now open to 12 to 18 Year olds involved in competing, coaching or officiating at state, national and international sporting competition. Grants of $500 are available to successful applications to cover travel/accommodation/uniform or equipment. Round 1 applications close 30 June. MORE

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2018 WA INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATIONS

The 2018 WA Interschool Championships qualification period is now in effect as of 9 March 2017 ending 13 March 2018. We strongly encourage riders to get their qualifications during this year rather than trying to fit them in before entries close.

Please note that the qualifying requirements have changed for next year's event. Download the 2018 Qualifying Guidelines for more information.

SWAN RIVER SHOWJUMPING CLUB - SUNDAY 30 APRIL

Course designer: Kevin Tully
Jump on Brookleigh's super indoor surface!
The April program has progressive heights, cash prizes and generous vouchers.

• 90cm (Blue ribbon round)
• 1.05m Open & 6 pts & under
• 1.10m Open & Junior Jumper
• 1.15m Open
• 1.20m Open & Young Rider
• 1.30m Open

Entries close Tuesday 25 April at Global Entries Online.
For enquiries and all scratchings, please text Nanette at 0417 902 734 or email swanrivershowjumpingclub@hotmail.com.

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MODERN PENTATHALON WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Modern Pentathlon Western Australia is bringing you a great opportunity to experience Show Jumping the Modern Pentathlon way with their upcoming WA State Championships on 6 and 7 May. Come along and see what Australia had to do to win Gold in this sport at Rio!

Show Jumping heights are 65cms, 80cms, 90cms, 1.00m, 1.10m and 1.20m. There is also a Tetrathlon event (Horse) without Fencing and there are events to suit all ages and levels. Even if you are not a very good swimmer or runner, there are separate awards for the Fencing and Shooting components.

Sponsored by Brookleigh Cross-country and co-hosted by Swan Valley Horse and Pony Club, MPAWA and UWA Fencing Club.

Come along and support the sports of Show Jumping, Tetrathlon and Modern Pentathlon WA. There are Interstate Modern Pentathletes competing in the Tetrathlon and Modern Pentathlon sections, so let's show them a great event with good competition.

• Event Program
• Entry Information
• Enter

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NEW CHAIR FOR EA JUMPING COMMITTEE

John Vallance has been elected as the new Chair of the Equestrian Australia Jumping Committee. Vallance, who has previously served as Chair, replaces Gavin Chester after a two-year term. MORE

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NATIONAL JUMPING RULE CHANGES

The National Jumping rule changes will come into effect on 12 July 2017. This is to allow a period for members to familiarise themselves with the changes. MORE

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EA JUMPING COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY

A summary of the items discussed at the meeting of the Equestrian Australia Jumping Committee held on the 3 and 4 April 2017 is now available. MORE