09/09/2020

DISTRIBUTION OF LOTTERYWEST FUNDING

Equestrian WA has been fortunate to be granted $300,000 from the Department of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries and Lotterywest, for the COVID-19 Resilience Funding. A sum of $220,000 will go towards the support of operations of the Equestrian WA and the State Equestrian Centre. In addition to that, a total of $80,000 will be allocated to the sports committees based on the percentage of sports levies collected in 2019 as follows:

• Jumping (26.77%) $21,416
• Eventing (51.33%) $41,064
• Dressage (18.1%) $14,800
• Show Horse (3.8%) $4,500

A proposal outlining the planned grant expenditure will need to be submitted and approved by the EWA board prior to the distribution of funds which will be allocated before the 31st July 2021 for submission of the grant acquittal report to the government on the 27th August 2021.

08/09/2020

WAIS 2021 INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN

Scholarship applications are now open for the 2021 WAIS Individual Athlete Program.

• Individual Athlete Program Information
• Application Form

Applications close at 5pm WST on 16 October 2020.

Please note that current WAIS scholarship holders must re-apply if they wish to renew their WAIS scholarship.

Thank you for your support of the WAIS Individual Athlete Program and please contact Carolyn Morrison, Performance Services Program Manager for any enquiries.

01/09/2020

APPLY FOR A HEALTHY CLUB GRANT

Healthway are excited to announce that their Healthy Sporting Club summer 2020-21 grants round is now open!

Western Australian sporting clubs are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $4,000 to support healthier food and drink choices at club-run canteens & kiosks.

This initiative is co-ordinated with the wonderful team at WA School Canteen Association promoting the Fuel to Go & Play message.

Visit the Healthway website through the link below to find out more about how to apply and become a healthy club today: https://healthway.wa.gov.au/our-funding/apply-for-a-healthy-club-grant/

STATE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

10/09/2020

RIDING AT THE CROSS COUNTRY COURSE

To ensure your visit is an enjoyable one, we strongly recommend not to ride on the cross country course alone. Please have another rider or a companion on foot with a cell phone with you.

08/09/2020

If you are here for 2020 Equestrian WA Show Horse of the Year event this weekend, our bar will be open this Saturday 12th September from 5 pm for food with a great selection of beer, wine and soft drinks.

Gary can now saddle fit your horse at the SEC! Better still there will be NO CHARGE for your saddle consultation! Any adjustments needed may have a $75 charge. PLUS wanting to trial a new saddle? Book an appointment at State Equestrian Centre and have no trial fee. We have the International arena booked on the following dates between 12pm and 4pm;

• Friday September 25th
• Friday October 23rd
• Friday November 27th

Call Saddles Plus now to book - 9526 2292

Not needing a saddle fit? Orders can also be placed online and you can collect at State Equestrian Centre during these times.

09/09/2020

Eventing High Performance Squad Clinic – 19/20 September 2020

Private dressage lessons using Pixio (or similar) with Olympic Eventing Coach, Bettina Hoy and EA Level 3 Eventing Coach, Will Enzinger, Show Jumping lessons with EA Level 2 Jumping Coach, David Dobson

Reserve your place via Nominate

Entries close 14 September 2020.

09/09/2020

WOOROLOO MAKES WELCOME RETURN FOR WA RIDERS

Wooroloo Leader Equine CCN 22-23 August 2020

A bumper entry of over 350 combinations descended on Wooroloo Prison Farm for the Wooroloo Leader Equine CCN (22-23 August). Held on the prison grounds by kind permission of the Department of Corrective Services, the volunteer committee of Perth Horse Trials Association was widely praised by competitors for working incredibly hard to pull together a COVID-safe event in a short time frame.

Emily Early nailed a clear round in the showjumping to top the Winteringham Recruitment CCN2.5* class with the “cheeky” 11-year-old off the track Thoroughbred, Clear Distinction. “Our strength is definitely cross country - his slightly arrogant attitude is what makes him so good cross country,” explained Emily, a 23-year-old psychology student from Narrogin...

Click the link here to read full event report

Saddles Plus Interschool Equestrian Festival 2020 competitors!

Please ensure to submit your stable forms to the State Equestrian Centre Facilities and Bookings Coordinator to secure your spots. You are still encouraged to submit the form even if you are unsure of your arrival/departure dates.

27/08/2020

LIVE STREAMING AT THE 2020 WA PINE SHAVINGS & STABLE AFFAIRS SHOW HORSE WA HORSE OF THE YEAR

Can't make it to the event? Sign up to live streaming, so you don't miss any of the action over the two days. Cost is $10.00 per day and all competitiors in all classes will be covered.

Click here for more information

Workouts for the following classes are now available on the website!

• Leading Rein
• Rider under 12yrs & Rider 12, 13 & 14 yrs
• Rider 15, 16,17yrs, 18 to 25 inc & 26 yrs over

EVENTS

• 12 & 13 Sept 2020 - 2020 Show Horse WA Horse of the Year
• 24 Oct 2020 - Advanced Feeds Horse of The Year 2020

EVENTS

• 19 & 20 Sept 2020 - Feedman Stockfeeds Official Dressage Gala
• 27 Sep 2020 - Gidgegannup Spring Dressage Competition
• 08 Nov 2020 - 2020 Pony Dressage Showcase
• 06 Dec 2020 - Transitions Inc Unofficial Dressage

EVENTS

• 12 & 13 September 2020 - Northam Ag Show
• 20 September 2020 - Hills Showjumping Association
• 04 October 2020 - Taminga Champ Show
• 10 - 11 October 2020 - WASJA Patrons Cup
• 22 - 25 October 2020 - Jumping WA State Showjumping Championships
• 08 November 2020 - Southside Jump Club Diamond Championship
• 14 & 15 November 2020 - Southside Jump Club Gold Show
• 16 - 22 November 2020 - Yalambi

With the latest easing of restrictions in Phase 4 by the WA Government, we have now reviewed and updated the following documents to support the gradual restart of the equestrian activities in WA.

• Equestrian WA COVID-19 Equestrian Protocols
• Equestrian WA Club Protocols for the Rebooting of
  Equestrian Sports in Western Australia
• Equestrian WA COVID-19 Equestrian Activity Checklist

We all want to get back to normal life as soon as possible. Ensuring our members, their friends and families remain safe and prepared is critical to achieving this.

One of the ways we can all play our part is to get the Australian Government's COVIDSafe app. While downloading the app is entirely voluntary, it has been highly recommended by both the Australian and WA Governments to assist our health professionals and help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Equestrian WA is encouraging all members to consider downloading the app to help keep our community safer.