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Equestrian WA

November 3, 2016

STATE NEWS

CEO TO FEATURE ON TALKING HORSES

EWA Chief Executive Officer, Dwight Pedlow, will be doing a phone interview on Talking Horses on 91.3 SportFM next Wednesday at 6pm. Don't forget to tune in!

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A REMINDER TO ALL COMPETITORS

Please ensure that if you are entering an EWA event that your horses are entered in their registered name. Failure to do so may result in a Strict Liability offence being imposed. It is also the responsibility of riders to ensure that event organisers have the correct spelling on all official results. Thank you for your cooperation.

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SEC CROSS COUNTRY COURSE CLOSED

Please note that the State Equestrian Centre Cross Country Course will be closed until Tuesday 8 November due to upcoming events. Strictly no access is permitted during this time.


NATIONAL NEWS

EOI FOR NATIONAL ENDURANCE COMMITTEE 2017-2018

Equestrian Australia is calling for Nominations for the EA National Endurance Committee. There are two positions vacant as Robyn Parnell and Melinda Stevens have completed their current term. This is a two-year term and will start from 1stJanuary 2017. Applications close Friday 25th November 2016. MORE

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EOI BEING SOUGHT FOR ENDURANCE RIDERS

Expressions of interest are being sought from endurance riders for the 2017 Youth Endurance Championships and beyond. MORE

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IMPLEMENTATION OF EA NATIONAL PASSPORT DOCUMENT

As of 1 January 2017, horses that are being registered with the FEI for the first time will need to be identifiable by the EA National Passport. This process will NOT apply to any horse with a current FEI registration number or overseas national passports (KWPN, German Hannover Document etc). MORE


CLUB NEWS

THE CLUBBIES ARE BACK

Inside Sport is giving back to the unsung heroes of Australian sport by offering $10,000 in prizes though The Clubbies awards. Award categories include, Best Club, Best Coach, Best Stalwart, Best Sports Association and Best Masters Performance.

Nominations close on January 30, with a short-list of nominees appearing in February. Voting continues until April 10, with the winners announced on May 18. MORE

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WASF LAUNCHES SAFE CLUBS 4 KIDS VIDEO SERIES

The WA Sports Federation, along with our Fair Safe Sport project partners, has launched the Safe Clubs 4 Kids Video Series in partnership with Channel 7 Perth to promote the message that creating a child safe environment is something we can all do. Six short videos have been developed, designed to be either watched individually or in sequence. MORE

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UPCOMING DSR WORKSHOPS

We would like to recommend that all EWA clubs check the Department of Sport and Recreation website for upcoming workshops that could be of interest to your committee, riders and volunteers. DSR holds regular workshops on club management, coaching, officiating, safety and many other topics. MORE

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WA GOVERNMENT OFFERS FUNDING FOR REGIONAL EVENTS

Organisers of events that bring visitors and vibrancy to regional Western Australia are invited to apply for sponsorship through the Liberal National Government's Regional Events Scheme for 2017-18. A total funding pool of up to $850,000 is available in the latest round of the scheme, which is jointly funded by Royalties for Regions and Tourism Western Australia. MORE


COACHES & OFFICIALS NEWS

EOI FOR COACH UPDATES AND ORIENTATION TO COACHING COURSES

EWA and NCAS are looking to hold Coach Update and Orientation to Coaching courses in March and October for 2017. If you are interested in attending please email your expression of interest to sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au.

Coach Updates generally run for half a day from 8.30am – 12pm.

The Orientation to Coaching course runs over two full days. The following pre-requisites have to be met prior to registering to attend this course:

  • Hold current EWA Membership
  • Hold current First Aid Certificate (eg Provide First Aid Course HTLAID 003)
  • Completed EA Introductory Riding Certificate
  • Completed EA Introductory Horse Management Certificate
  • Completed ASC Beginning Coaching Course (can be done free online www.ausport.gov.au)

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REMINDER TO  COACHES

A reminder to all EA registered coaches that it is compulsory to have both a working with children check and a current first aid certificate. EA will not allow coach registration or insurance without these requirements.


DRESSAGE NEWS

DRESSAGE WA NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER EDITION

Download.

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DAVID SHOOBRIDGE CLINIC

David Shoobridge is returning to WA on 25/26 November for another clinic. These clinics are always very popular, so get in quick so you don't miss out. The clinic will once again be held at Frances Woods' property under her indoor arena in Forrestdale. Each lesson will cost $190 inclusive of GST and ground fee. Contact Deborah on Deborah@grandbridge.com.au to reserve your spot.

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2017 STATE DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS WORKING PARTY

Dressage WA invites expressions of interest to join a working party to help run the State Dressage Championships in May next year. Most of the work is done via email with some meetings. If you have any specific skills and/ or a willingness to help make our next Championships a great event please email either botfam@iinet.net.au or ptspackman@bigpond.com before 30 November.


DRESSAGE - UPCOMING EVENTS

5/6 November - WAAHA Open Dressage Training Competition

6 November - Gosnells Dressage & Showjumping

13 November - Perth Dressage Club November Competition

20 November - Murray Riding Club Flatwork & Jumping Lessons

26 November - Henty Riding Club Members Only Unofficial Spring Dressage Championships

27 November - DWA Project Neon FEI Showcase

4 December - Transitions Official Dressage Day


EVENTING NEWS

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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AUSTRALIAN 3 DAY EVENT

EWA would like to wish good luck to the WA riders competing at the Australian International 3 Day Event in Adelaide beginning tomorrow 4 November.

  • Kate Ingham riding ASTI ASPIRATION.
  • Kenya Wilson riding WINIFRED FAIR.
  • Shenae Lowings riding VENTURE SKY HIGH.
  • Deon Stokes riding KOYUNA LEVI.
  • Tayah Andrew riding SILVER FORCE.

For draws and results please visit the Aus3DE website or watch live on FEI TV.

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WIN A LESSON WITH BETTINA HOY

Swan River Horse Trials are pleased to announce that they will be hosting the Oakford Equine Hospital and EITP Masterclass this December to help raise funds to run a CIC at Capel next year. The Masterclass will be conducted by Bettina Hoy on the evening of the 9 December 2016 at a venue in Perth. You could be one of the lucky people able to have a lesson with Bettina at the Masterclass! MORE


EVENTING - UPCOMING EVENTS

27 November - Eventing WA Promotions Eventing Grand Prix

10 December - Eventing in the Park


INTERSCHOOL NEWS

2017 RISING STARS SQUAD APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Rising Stars Program aims to work closely with the best young equestrian talent in the state to provide a pathway for young riders aspiring to reach the ranks of an EWA High Performance Program and perhaps also National Selection sometime in the future.

Applications are now being accepted from young athletes for the 2017 Squad. MORE

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2017 STATE INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATIONS

As part of our duty of care and risk management responsibilities, Interschool WA now requires riders to gain qualifications prior to entering the WA State Interschool Championships.

The 2017 qualification period is 18 March 2016 - 3 March 2017. Qualifications must now be recorded on the Interschool Qualification Card template and submitted to the EWA office by 10 March 2017. MORE


JUMPING - NEWS

EOI FOR JUMPING RIDERS TO REPRESENT AUS IN NZ

Equestrian Australia has received an invitation from the New Zealand Federation for a Young Rider Team (16-21yrs) which will consist of 1 Chef d’Equipe and 4 riders, to compete in the Borrowed Horse Event in Gisborne, New Zealand from the 27-29 January 2017. MORE


JUMPING - UPCOMING EVENTS

4-6 November - Yalambi Spring Jumping Classic featuring the WA State Jumping Championships

6 November - Gosnells Dressage and Showjumping

11/12 November - Albany Show

19 November - Collie Show

20 November - Murray Riding Club Flatwork & Jumping Lessons

25/26 November - Wanneroo Show

26 November - Bridgetown Show


SHOW HORSE NEWS

2016 WA SHOW HORSE TEAM ANNOUNCED

The EWA Show Horse Working Party is pleased to announce the team of horses and riders attending the 2016 Ego Sunsense Australasian Show Horse & Rider Championships to be held at Werribee (VIC) on 2-4 December. Congratulations to the following horses and riders:

  • ARGYL FINE ART - Ridden by Orleans Graetz. Owned by the Graetz Family.
  • ARGYL STAR QUALITY - Ridden by Chloe Versteegan. Owned by the Graetz Family.
  • BAWARA COSMIC CHORUS - Ridden by Chloe Vince and Holly Mcclune. Owned by the Vince Family.
  • BEVANLEE FOLKLORE - Ridden by Chris Lambert. Owned by Paula Ayres.
  • BML SANDRIAH - Ridden by Diana Avery-Jones. Owned by Tracey Diederich.
  • BREEBROOKE JUST JOEY - Ridden Amelia Hall. Owned by the Hall Family.
  • CARONA PARK FAIRY FOOTSTEPS - Ridden by Mercedes Mathews. Owned by the Mathews Family.
  • GEM PARK DEBONARE - Ridden by Jenna Hall. Owned by Eileen Morris.
  • GLAMORVID LUCKY STRIKE - Ridden by Zenniah Albonetti and led by Carsten Graetz. Owned by the Albonetti Family.
  • KARMA PARK NATIONAL GIRL - Ridden by Shannara Beresi and Chloe Versteegen. Owned by Shannara Beresi.
  • REDLINE CLASSIC EDITION - Ridden by Orleans Graetz and Chloe Versteegen. Owned by the Graetz Family.
  • RUBINSAAR (VIC) - Ridden by Brittany Reside. Owned by Alex Nairn.
  • SPRINGSTON - Ridden by Chloe Chester and Paris Castledine. Owned by the Chester Family.
  • TARINTINO (VIC) - Ridden by Sophie Vince (rider class only). Owned by Sally Aumann.
  • WENDAMAR ESKIMO JOE - Ridden by Ruby Zuchetti and led by Kelly Wilson. Owned by Kelly Wilson.
  • YARTARLA PARK MANNEQUIN - Ridden by Kadance Langley and Ivy Parsons and led by Rachel Langley. Owned by the Williams Family.
  • YARTARLA PARK SHOWPIECE (NSW) - Ridden by Jane Gundry (rider class only). Owned by Julie Tonkin.

Thank you to Ramsays Horse Transport and Equissage WA (Jodee Mathews) for sponsoring the team.


SHOW HORSE - UPCOMING EVENTS

6 November - Wanneroo H&PC Fun Hack Day

6 November - Gosnells Unofficial Masters

11/12 November - Albany Show

13 November - Pinjarra H&PC All Breeds 2016

19 November - Collie Show

19/20 November - WA Buckskin State Championships

25/26 November - Wanneroo Show

26 November - Bridgetown Show



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