05/07/18
CONGRATULATIONS KAREN

EWA would like to congratulate Karen Wood on her successful completion of the Level 1 stewards course at Taupo, New Zealand, in May. Karen is the first accredited FEI Eventing Steward in WA in many years and her new qualifications will be an asset to the state's eventing community. Well done Karen!

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05/07/18
CE & SSTA UPDATE CLINIC

The EWA Coaching Advisory Panel held a very successful and well-attended Coach Educator (CE) and Skills Specific Training Assessor (SSTA) Updating Clinic at the State Equestrian Centre in June. MORE

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28/06/18
EA COACH OF THE MONTH: PHILLIPA COLLIER

This month's EA Coach of the month is WA's very own Phillipa Collier! Phillipa is a member of our Eventing Committee, is a Coach Educator and also regularly coaches at our Rising Stars Squad clinics. She is a much-loved member of the EWA family and we thank her for her tireless contribution to our sport and young riders. Congratulations Phillipa! MORE

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28/06/18
COACHES REQUIRED

EWA is calling for expressions of interest from accredited EA (preferably Level 2 but not limited to) Coaches for Dressage and Jumping to accompany 44 WA State Team members and their families to the 2018 Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships. The event will take place at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre Victoria on 1 – 5 October 2018. MORE

28/06/18
2019 FEI CALENDAR APPLICATIONS OPEN

Attention Event Organisers - If you wish to hold an International (FEI) event during 2019, you will need to fill out the application form and return it to EA by Friday 31 August 2018. MORE

05/07/18
ROD BROWN COMING TO WA

EWA is pleased to announce that international high performance coach and former Olympian, Rod Brown, will be visiting WA from 31 July - 2 August to provide lessons to La Noir Equestrian Jumping and Eventing Squad members. Limited lessons may be available for non-squad riders pending availability. To submit an expression of interest for a lesson with Rod email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au .
 

Rod will be hosting a public Masterclass at the SEC on the evening of Tuesday 31 July. Everyone is invited to come and listen to Rod's wonderful knowledge of the sport with live demonstrations. More details coming soon.

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WORKSHOP
LA NOIR EQUESTRIAN HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date: 10 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Register: Registration Form

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CLINIC
MAITLAND PARK RISING STARS JULY CLINIC

Date: 10 & 11 July
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $45 per lesson
Register: Nominate

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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: Registration Form

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!

05/07/18
DWA JULY NEWSLETTER

The July DWA Newsletter is now available to download here. This month's headlines include:

• New Venue Gets the Thumbs up for Swan River Dressage
• The Four Year Old Young Horse
• Horse Profile: BML First Class
• From the Judges Box
• The Noticeboard – State Championships 2018
• Pony Dressage Showcase
• Brookleigh Dressage Hits the Ground Running

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05/07/18
DRESSAGE RULE CHANGES

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

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28/06/18
STATE DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRIES OPEN

Entries for the 2018 State Dressage Championships are now open on Nominate.

EWA is excited to be working with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team from Dressage Western Australia to present this event, which will include Competitor, Participant/Adult Rider, Para-Equestrian and Freestyle tests from Prelim to Grand Prix. Entries close 5:00pm 31 July.

For more information please refer to the event Schedule, Facebook page and website.

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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, and 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: Registration Form

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!

05/07/18
EVENTING RULE CHANGES

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

05/07/18
D'ARCY SLATER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Applications for the 2018 winter round of the D'Arcy Slater Foundation Scholarship are now open. Facilitated by the WA Institute of Sport, the Foundation offers up to seven $5,000 scholarships per year to young athletes requiring financial assistance to reach their sporting goals. MORE

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28/06/18
COACHES REQUIRED

EWA is calling for expressions of interest from accredited EA (preferably Level 2 but not limited to) Coaches for Dressage and Jumping to accompany 44 WA State Team members and their families to the 2018 Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships. The event will take place at the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in Victoria on 1 - 5 October 2018. MORE

05/07/18
JUMPING RULE CHANGES

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

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05/07/18
FEI WORLD CUP RULE CHANGES & REMINDER

Please note that there have been a number of significant changes to the Australian World Cup Rules that came into effect on 1 July 2018. Competitors wanting to compete for the 2018/2019 World Cup season are reminded to familiarise themselves with the changes before the first event. MORE

Competitors are also reminded that to compete in World Cup events 1) horses and riders need current FEI registrations and 2) horses need a valid FEI passport document. For more information on how to apply for or renew these documents please visit the EA website or contact EA on (02) 8762 7777. MORE

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05/07/18
HOTY LEADERBOARD UPDATE

The current standings for the 2018 Jumping WA Horse of the Year 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.

05/07/18
NATIONALS DATE & JUDGES ANNOUNCED

EA has confirmed that the 2018 Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships will be held from 29 November - 1 December 2018 at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in Victoria. The judge list is also now available on the EA website. MORE

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05/07/18
SHOW HORSE RULE CHANGES

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

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28/06/18
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:

• Riverside 15 July
• Geraldton 22 July
• SWSHA Kirup 22 July

More information on qualifying can be found here.

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28/06/18
HOTY STABLE BOOKINGS

The State Equestrian Centre would like to advise that Horse of the Year stable bookings will open on Saturday 14 July at 9:00am. Stables must be booked online at www.wa.equestrian.org.au/sec/make-a-booking and are strictly first-in-best-dressed. No phone or email bookings will be accepted.

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28/06/18
EOI TO HOST AUSTRALASIAN SHOW HORSE & RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019-2021

The EA Show Horse Committee is calling for expressions of interest from organising committees to host the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships. 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.

28/06/18
VAULTING RULE CHANGES

EWA would like to remind riders and officials that the updated EA National Vaulting Rules came 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.