30/08/17
VALE DAN JOHNSON

The equestrian world is greatly saddened this week by the passing of Dan Johnson. Dan was truly one of nature's gentlemen, and as the husband of Phoebe and the father of Sonja and Charles, was a familiar and friendly fixture at almost every Eventing competition throughout WA.

Dan was the Official Starter for eventing for many years, and his quiet, efficient manner, often with a quiet encouraging word to a nervous rider in the start box, was an integral part of our events. Dan's support for “Team Johnson”, is legendary and he travelled with Phoebe around the world to support his daughter and was always her No 1 fan.

Eventing WA, on behalf of all the members and competitors of Eventing, offer Phoebe, Sonja, Charles and family our most sincere condolences. He will be greatly missed by everyone who enjoyed his quiet humour, a friendly chat, and his ever positive presence to witness Sonja’s many successes.

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30/08/17
LETTER FROM THE CEO

EWA CEO, Dwight Pedlow, updates on EWA's changing organisational structure and the availability of new positions within the organisation. MORE

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30/08/17
POSITIONS AVAILABLE

EWA is now recruiting for the newly-created positions of Events & Business Development Manager, High Performance Athlete Manager and Senior Grounds Person. Applications are being invited through SEEK. MORE

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28/08/17
WA HORSE OWNERS REMINDED OF HENDRA RISK

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has issued a reminder to WA horse owners about the importance of taking steps to reduce the risk of Hendra virus occurring in WA. MORE

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24/08/17
SAVE ON VIRGIN AUSTRALIA LOUNGE ACCESS

For a limited time, Virgin Australia will be waiving the joining fee for any EA members wishing to get a Virgin Australia lounge membership, saving $330*. Offer only available until September 23, 2017. MORE

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22/08/17
HIGH PERFORMANCE ROLE WITH EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA

Equestrian Australia is offering an exciting home-based role within its High-Performance team as Para-Equestrian Performance Manager. MORE

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18/08/17
MCGOWEN GOVERNMENT REJECTS EASTERN STATES PUSH FOR SPORTS CONTROL

The McGowan Government have announced that they will oppose plans to centralise funding and control of Australian sport in the Eastern States at the annual Meeting of Sport and Recreation Ministers in Sydney. MORE

25/08/17
COACHING TIP: ASSESSING LEARNING STYLES OF STUDENTS

'Coaching Tip' is a new Education series by Equestrian Australia where top coaches from all over Australia will be sharing their knowledge with the community. In this edition, Danielle Poole from Dressage Plus discusses how coaches can adapt their lessons to the varying learning styles of their students. MORE

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25/08/17
COACHING NAMES SURVEY RESULTS

Equestrian Australia this week announced the revised names for the NCAS Coach levels following a survey conducted by the NCAS community earlier this year.  MORE

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NCAS
GENERAL COACH UPDATE

Date: 23 October, 8:30am-1:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: $60
Registrations: Registration Form

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NCAS
2 DAY ORIENTATION TO COACHING COURSE

Date: 23 & 24 October
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Price: $285
Registrations: Registration Form

CLUBS
SAFE CLUBS 4 KIDS WORKSHOP

Date: 18 October, 9:30am-11:30am
Location: 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
Price: Free
Registrations: DSR Website

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30/08/17
CBH GROUP GRASS ROOTS FUND

Applications open 1 September for the next round of CBH Group Grass Roots Fund financial assistance. Community groups and organisations are able to seek up to $5,000 for events and projects which contribute to the health and vitality of their community.  MORE

31/08/17
SEMINARS WITH FEI5* JUDGE SUSIE HOEVENAARS

Susie Hoevenaars has spent much of her time overseas this year, not only judging some of the world’s top horse and rider combinations but also training international judges. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Susie’s vast experience. Judges, coaches, riders and dressage supporters are welcome on both days.

As an added bonus, riders competing at the levels may apply to ride at the seminars.

• 30 September at the SEC - NOAS D/C  levels
  Susie will cover the requirements for the Medium and Advanced tests including what to look for in training and the progress to test riding, the development of flying changes, canter pirouettes etc. 
• 1 October at the SEC - NOAS A/B levels
  Susie will cover the PSG-GP requirements and discuss the building blocks to produce quality in the work, the development of sequence changes, piaffe and passage etc.

Judges at the levels discussed are free. Other judges and trainee judges who have completed ORBT are $20. Non-judges are $40. 9:00am start. Participants will need to bring their own lunch. Please register with Elaine elaine_greene@westnet.com.au.

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31/08/17
FEI5* JUDGE STEPHEN CLARKE RETURNS TO WA

FEI 5* Judge Stephen Clarke is returning to WA in November! Stephen is looking forward to once again working with WA's Dressage community.

• 11 November at the SEC- Masterclass featuring Freestyle to Music
  Stephen is keen to show how music and choreography can influence the performance of the horse. It promises to be a great night out at the SEC. There will be beautiful horses and top entertainment including a VIP dinner, food vans, bar etc.
• 12 November at the SEC - Dressage Symposium
  This is a must for all Dressage enthusiasts. Stephen will work through the levels with a variety of horses. He will make commentary on test riding and help the rider to make improvements. He will show how the correct training enables the horse to reach its potential. Q&A sessions will be included with a panel of experts.

Riders, coaches, trainers, judges and all dressage lovers come along and get involved. Bookings open soon.

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23/08/17
EOI TO HOST THE 2018 AUSTRALIAN DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Equestrian Australia Dressage Committee (EADC) invites all interested dressage event organisers to apply to host the 2018 Australian Dressage Championships. MORE

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21/08/17
OPPORTUNITY FOR RIDERS TO QUALIFY FOR OVERSEAS EVENTS

For the first time, Australian based combinations can take part in a series of qualifying and selection events for the World Equestrian Games without having to travel to Europe for Team Selection. MORE

SPONSOR
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.

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30/08/17
MASTER SERIES LEADERBOARD

The leaderboard has now been updated following Wooroloo. MORE

31/08/17
SPONSORS WANTED

The organisers of the 2017 State Showjumping Championships, to be held 28 & 29 October at the State Equestrian Centre, are calling for sponsors to be a part of this exciting event. Whether you have a business that would benefit from promotion, or simply wish to support the sport, there is a sponsorship package suitable for you. Please contact Sharon sharon.wesh@equestrianwa.org.au for more information.

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31/08/17
EOI FOR STATE SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS JUDGES

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now being accepted for National Jumping Judges wishing to judge and be mentored at the State Jumping Championships at the SEC from 27-29 October. EOI are also being invited from Trainee Stewards who would like to work alongside and be mentored at the event. Please contact Sharon Welsh sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au for more information.

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18/08/17
JUMPING HORSE OF THE YEAR LEADERBOARD

The leaderboard has now been updated following Dryandra. MORE

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