16/11/17
2017 EWA MEMBER SURVEY

The EWA Member Survey was created to help us understand what is important to our members to ensure our services and programs remain relevant in an ever-changing environment. The survey is voluntary, confidential and should take less than 15 minutes. Plus, complete the survey to go into the draw to win a $250 EWA voucher or $50 SEC voucher! Survey closes 1 December. MORE

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16/11/17
EWA ANNUAL AWARDS: TWO WEEKS TO NOMINATE

Nominations for the 2017 EWA Annual Awards will be closing on November 30. If you know someone that deserves recognition for their success or contribution to the WA equestrian community, nominate them for an Award and they could be selected as one of the finalists recognised at the EWA Awards Night being held 2 February 2018.

2017 Awards:

• Special Services to the Sport
• Athlete of the Year
• Horse of the Year
• Young Athlete of the Year
• Para-Equestrian of the Year
• Official of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Administrator of the Year
• Event of the Year
• Owner of the Year

SUBMIT A NOMINATION

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15/11/17
2018 FEI REGISTRATIONS OPEN

Equestrian Australia is now processing FEI Registrations for the 2018 Calendar Year. FEI Registrations are mandatory under the rules of the FEI and must be renewed before entering your first FEI Competition each calendar year (the FEI season being 1 January - 31 December). MORE

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14/11/17
NADINE MEREWETHER NAMED EA COACH OF THE MONTH

EWA would like to congratulate Nadine Mereweather on being featured as the Equestrian Australia Coach of the Month for November. Nadine - or 'Niddy' as she is known by many - is an EA Level 3 General Coach and former coach educator, examiner and dressage judge. Although no longer competing, she was very successful at both a state and national level, and some may remember the impressive long reining dressage displays she gave with her Lipizzaner stallion 'Pluto Nimo XII ' owned by Georgina Beard. MORE

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8/11/17
SEC COMMUNITY FORUM

EWA, with the support of the City of Swan, will be holding a Community Engagement Forum at 6:30pm Monday 27 November at the State Equestrian Centre to discuss the venue and its place in the local community.

This is an opportunity for users of the SEC, as well as the general public, to learn more about the centre and assist in ensuring it has a bright and sustainable future for many years to come. MORE

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8/11/17
EWA ANNUAL ELECTIONS VOTING OPEN

An election is taking place for the available EWA Board and Dressage WA Committee positions due to the number of nominations received being greater than the positions vacant.

All EWA members should have received an email with information on how to vote for their preferred Board candidate. Members who identified as Dressage supporters on their membership application will also receive a second email to vote for the Dressage Committee. If you haven’t received the email(s), please check your junk folder or contact EWA.

Voting closes 5:00pm Tuesday 21 November. Remember, your vote counts!

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6/11/17
EA AGM & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT

The Equestrian Australia Annual General Meeting was held in Sydney on 2 November, bringing together EA’s state branch members for an annual review of the organisation’s strategic direction. Changes to the Board have also occurred, with Gillian Rolton stepping down, and two new Directors - Suzanne Doyle and Colin Chantler - being appointed. MORE

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6/11/17
2016-2017 EA ANNUAL REPORT

The Equestrian Australia 2016-2017 report is now available here.

FREE SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR CLUBS

Date: 29 November 2017
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Warwick Hockey Centre, 86 Lloyd Drive, Warwick
Details: Sport & Recreation WA Website

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9/11/17
UPDATE TO MEASURING STEWARD WORKBOOK

Following a review by the Branch Chief Measurers, the Measuring Steward Workbook has been updated. This is in part due to the 1 January 2018 Sporting rule changes covering both Show Horse and Dressage.

All Measurers currently have an expiry date set to 31/3/18. Attendance at an EA State Measuring Steward Refresher course will be required prior to this date in order to be maintained on current lists. MORE

HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date: 25 November 2017
Time: 8:45am
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Details: Compulsory workshop for all HP athletes (eventing athletes at Murray CNC exempt). Email sharon.welsh@equestrianwa.org.au for more information.

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8/11/17
EVENTING COACHING REBATES

Eventing Coaching Rebate applications are now open for La Noir Saddleworld High Performance members. Rebates of up to $250 are available. Applications close Friday 24 November 2017. MORE

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8/11/17
JUMPING FUNDING SUPPORT APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON

Applications for Round 2 of Jumping Funding Support are now open. A share of $4000 is available to La Noir Saddleworld Jumping Open, Recognition and Youth Squad horse rider combinations. Rebates of up to $400 per horse can be claimed as reimbursements on entries for eligible classes. MORE

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8/11/17
COACHING FAST TRACK PROGRAM FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES 

EWA is currently seeking expressions of interest from La Noir Saddleworld High Performance Athletes to complete their Equestrian Coaching (previously NCAS) certificates. A limited number of positions will be available to Athletes 18 years of age and over to complete their Introductory and Level 1 coaching certificates via a Fast Track program delivered over summer 2017/2018. Email Sara Botten SaraBotten@equestrianwa.org.au to register.

15/11/17
EOI FOR DRESSAGE STATE SQUAD SELECTORS

EWA are now accepting expressions of interest for the position of EWA Dressage Squad Selector for 2018-2020. There are two (2) positions vacant as Hazel Hikins and Chris Sharpe have now completed their terms. If you are interested in supporting our state's high performance riders, visit the link below for more information. MORE

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16/11/17
FINAL MID-WEEK DRESSAGE FOR 2017

The Final Dressage WA Mid-week Dressage event for 2017 is happening on 23 & 24 November Indoors at the SEC. Enter at www.nominate.com.au.

• Thursday 23 November - Protocol - Ride your test and receive help from a judge.
• Friday 24 November - Event - Competitor, Participant and Eventing. Choose your own Dressage tests in competition (EA & FEI).

Join us for a relaxed, supportive training and competition opportunity without the pressure of a major event. Helper duties are a condition of entry - pitch in and discover more about your sport.

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9/11/17
2018 RE-ACCREDITATION SHOW HORSE & DRESSAGE JUDGES

Equestrian Australia has issued a reminder to EA Show Horse and Dressage Judges that re-accreditations take place every 3 years and are due 31 March 2018. For more information as well as important dates and forms, please visit the EA website. 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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16/11/17
WA RIDERS OFF TO STRONG START AT AUS3DE

Today marks the first day of the 2017 Mitsubishi Motors Australian International 3 Day Event in Adelaide. Heralding its 20th year, the event is the only four-star competition in the Southern Hemisphere and regularly attracts the best competitors from around the world. EWA would like to wish good luck to all of the WA riders:

Mitsubishi Motors CCI4*

• Emily Gray riding Jocular Vision
• Sonja Johnson riding Parkiarrup Illicit Liason & Misty Isle Valentino

RM Williams CIC3*

• Sammy Bain riding Barrabadeen Woodstock
• Deon Stokes riding Crime Time & Koyuna Levi

Horseland CCI2*

• Natalie Hibbert riding Two Chances
• Kate Ingham riding Asti Aspiration
• Belinda Isbister riding Here to Stay
• Emma King riding DvZ Chevalier & Em and M Russell
• Tegan Lush riding Touchstone Felix
• Cindy Lyall riding GI Joe
• Tessa Sharman riding Kings Basil Brush & Parkiarrup Carnival
• Kenya Wilson (YR) riding Barrabadeen Aspire

WA CCI 2** Team:

• Tegan Lush riding Touchstone Felix
• Cindy Lyall riding GI Joe
• Belinda Isbister riding Here to Stay
• Emma King riding DvZ Chevalier

Follow the action via the @aus3de Facebook page or at www.australian3de.com.au.

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15/11/17
ADDITIONAL NATIONAL EVENTING RULE CHANGE FOR 2018

There has been an additional rule change to the EA Eventing rules effective 1 January 2018. This rule change is due to safety recommendations.

Rule 538.3 - Cross-Country Test: Body protectors are compulsory for this Test, including when schooling over Cross-Country fences at any time. A back protector of Beta 3 standard, ASTM standard F1937 or equivalent is recommended. MORE

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15/11/17
EOI FOR EVENTING STATE SQUAD SELECTORS

EWA are now accepting expressions of interest for the position of EWA Eventing Squad Selector for 2018-2020. There are three (3) positions vacant as Elaine Greene, Polly-Ann Huntington and Phillipa Collier have now completed their terms. If you are interested in supporting our state's high performance riders, visit the link below for more information. MORE

9/11/17
SAMMI TAKES ON TAIPEI

Congratulations to EWA La Noir Saddleworld High Performance athlete, Samantha Lamont (right), who achieved some great results on her borrowed horse 'Pegasus' at the CSIJ-B in Taipei.

Samantha was chosen by Equestrian Australia from more than 60 applicants and was accompanied by David Lamont as Chef d’Equipe. Sammi and Pegasus produced a clear round in the team competition to finish 2nd, and had a rail down in the first phase of the Individual for a 9th place finish in a strong field of 24 riders.

9/11/17
2018 RE-ACCREDITATION SHOW HORSE & DRESSAGE JUDGES

Equestrian Australia has issued a reminder to EA Show Horse and Dressage Judges that re-accreditations take place every 3 years and are due 31 March 2018. For more information as well as important dates and forms, please visit the EA website. MORE

6/11/17
STATE VAULTING COMPETITION ENTRIES OPEN

It's that time of year again! Entries have now officially opened for the 2nd WA State Vaulting Competition to be held 2 December at the State Equestrian Centre. This year, Vaulting WA are thrilled to welcome Level 3 judge Chris Wicks from Canberra, along with local judges Paula Patricelli and Carol Brice. Entries available here.

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