24/05/18
SEC FACILITY LEVY UPDATE

EWA is pleased to announce that a number of projects have been completed at the State Equestrian Centre thanks to the funds raised by the $5 SEC Facility Levy which was introduced in early 2017.

This week saw some of the funds used towards repairs to the International Dressage Arena judge box doors, as well as the arrival of a new portable dressage arena. 

For more details on the Levy and the projects that it has been used towards, click here.

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24/05/18
HORSES WANTED FOR RUGBY WORLD SERIES

The organisers of the Rugby World Series are seeking 4-5 horses to take part in the pre-game entertainment for the Western Force vs NZ Crusaders game on 22 June at nib Stadium. The horses will be required to canter around the stadium in Crusaders costumes (video example). If you would like to take part please email mosler@minderoo.com.au.

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17/05/18
POSITION AVAILABLE: SEC CARETAKER

EWA is seeking a Caretaker for the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon. The successful applicant will live on-site in the recently renovated Caretaker house and perform after hours and weekend duties for 12 hours per week. The full Position Description is now available on the EWA website. Applications close 25 May. MORE

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10/05/18
PEEL REGIONAL TRAILS STRATEGY SURVEY

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are in the process of developing a Trails Strategy for the Peel Region. The results of the survey will provide valuable input to inform the strategy which will support trail and facility planning, development and management. Members are encouraged to complete the survey to ensure that the Equestrian community is well represented. MORE

SEMINAR
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
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!

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.

7 June - Governance and Effective Management (Leederville)
11 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Morley)
13 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Wanneroo)
13 June - Unconscious Bias (Leederville)
14 June - Strategies for Financial Sustainability (Leederville)
19 June - Working with Children Checks & Child Safety Made Simple (Jolimont)

24/05/18
DWA DEVELOPMENT SERIES
21-24 JUNE AT SEC

Dressage WA Development Series is pleased to bring you four fantastic days of Dressage in June offering something for everyone in training, competition and education. Featuring special guest 5* International Judge Maria Schwennesen!

There are only a few places remaining to work with Maria. Ride a test in Competition, workshop your test sheet followed by an afternoon Protocol Session.

Entries now open here. To book with Maria:

• Thursday 21 June FEI – Enter Class 1 Indoors
• Saturday 23 June Novice, Elementary plus 4 or 5-Year-Old Young Horse – Enter Class 9 C-Quest
• Sunday 24 June Medium, Advanced plus 6 or 7-Year-Old Young Horse – Enter Class 13 C-Quest

Maria Schwennesen is an FEI 5* Judge from Queensland, Judge Educator and Mentor, FEI Young Horse Judge and EA Young Horse Educator and Examiner. Maria is Chair of the Equestrian Australia (EA) 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. We are very excited to have Maria join us in Perth to work with all levels & ages of horse & rider combinations.

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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!

17/05/18
BGC QUARRIES WOOROLOO 1 CNC WRAP-UP

The 2018 Wooroloo 1 CNC was run last weekend, with Sonja Johnson winning the headline CNC3* class on Misty Isle Valentino. Read the inside scoop from Sonja and some of the other winning riders. MORE

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17/05/18
UPDATE: NATIONAL EVENTING SAFETY RULE - CHANGES TO ANNEX D

The EA Board have approved changes to the National Eventing Rules, Annex D, relating to recommended medical services for events. These rules will come into effect immediately as they relate to safety within the sport.

The main change affecting riders is the introduction of a 21-day mandatory suspension for concussion. In the event of a fall where impact to the head is suspected, the rider should be assessed for concussion using the SCAT 5 tool. In the event that concussion is suspected then a mandatory suspension from competition for 21 days will apply. If there is any doubt then, on request, the competitor can be re-examined after 2 hours.

There are also new/updated safety protocols for Event Organisers to put in place at events to ensure they comply with the recommended safety guidelines. MORE

03/05/18
WA TEAM APPLICATIONS CLOSE IN 1 WEEK

Expressions of interest are being accepted from riders wishing to attend the 2018 Australian Interschool Championships as a member of the WA Team. Please refer to the criteria and application form available on the EWA website for more information. There are limited places available and applications close 1 June 2018, so don't delay! MORE

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.

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