31/05/18
REMI STUD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship is an annual Scholarship awarded to a deserving Young Rider who has talent and dedication in either Dressage, Showing or Eventing. The winner will receive a purpose-bred Remi Stud Hanoverian weanling by Lauries As (imp) and extensive support package worth a total of $30,000. Applications close 30 June. MORE

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31/05/18
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. MORE

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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. Recently some of the funds were 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.

31/05/18
2018 COACHING RENEWALS 

A reminder that 2018-19 EA Coach renewals will open in mid-June. Coaches need to ensure that the necessary reaccreditation documents are completed prior to renewal. EA will be sending further correspondence on pricing and renewal instructions soon. MORE

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31/05/18
THUNDERSTORM & LIGHTNING POLICY & PROCEDURES

Thunderstorm and lightning activity is a risk that can cause severe injury or death to people and animals participating in equestrian events. Due to the unpredictability of electrical storms, EWA has developed some guidelines for Clubs and Officials to implement to minimise these risks. MORE

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WORKSHOP
COACH EDUCATOR (CE) & SKILLS SPECIFIC TRAINER/ASSESSOR (SSTA) UPDATE COURSE

Date: 18 June 2018
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $150
Register: Registration Form

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WORKSHOP
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
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)
25 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Piara Waters)
26 June - Working with Children Checks & Child Safety The Essentials (Jolimont)
26 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Leederville)
27 June - Managing Conflict and Difficult People Course (Rockingham)

31/05/18
2018 EVENTING SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Eventing Squads for 2018. Congratulations to all athletes. MORE

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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!

31/05/18
RECENT CHANGES TO DRESSAGE EQUIPMENT RULES

The EA Dressage Equipment Committee has recently approved the following changes, effective immediately:

• A discrete zip up the exposed side (outside) of the rider’s boot/chap/gaiter is now permitted.
• The three-point Spider Noseband is not permitted in dressage competitions. If worn into the competition arena it will entail elimination by the Dressage Judge.

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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!

31/05/18
2018 EVENTING SQUADS ANNOUNCED

EWA is pleased to announce the EWA La Noir Saddleworld Eventing Squads for 2018. Congratulations to all athletes. MORE

31/05/18
JUNIOR SERIES LEADERBOARD UPDATED

The current standings for the 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Junior Series 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 sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au with evidence supporting your request. 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.