19/04/18
STALLION IDENTIFICATION Q&A

Equestrian Australia (EA) today uploaded a Q&A page to their website answering the frequently asked questions received about the new stallion identification rules being introduced on 1 July. MORE

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19/04/18
EA MEMBER & STAKEHOLDER CONFIDENTIALITY

EA Chair, Judy Fasher, has addressed concerns regarding the former agreement EA had with Zoetis and the confidentiality of member information to third parties. MORE

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12/04/18
NOTICE OF AGM & SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given to the Members of Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Equestrian Western Australia Incorporated will be held on:

Thursday 10 May 2018
Commencing at 7:00pm
State Equestrian Centre (Oceanfoam Room, 1st Floor)
303 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon, WA 6069

EWA will also be holding a Special General Meeting following the AGM. The purpose of the Special General Meeting is to set out the proposed amendments to the EWA Constitution to ensure that it complies with new law known as the Associations Incorporation Act 2015, seeking Member approval by special resolution. MORE

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12/04/18
EA & ZOETIS UPDATE

Equestrian Australia has announced that, in response to feedback from members, EA and Zoetis have mutually agreed to end the sponsorship agreement with immediate effect. MORE

SEMINAR
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.

CLINIC
LONE JORGENSEN CLINIC

Date: 20-22 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: See Registration Form
Registration Form: Download

La Noir Saddleworld High Performance is excited to present a clinic with Lone Jorgensen. Lone is a Dual Olympian and elite dressage coach and regularly works with High Performance riders to success. Lone will also be presenting a Masterclass open to all dressage enthusiasts at 7:00pm on Saturday 21 April at the State Equestrian Centre. EWA would like to thank Anna Latto Equestrian for hosting Lone's visit.

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RISING STARS CLINIC

Date: 26 & 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $45/lesson
Registrations: Nominate

This clinic will incorporate theory classes, mounted lessons, Horse Management workbooks and attendance to one of the specified lectures in the High Performance Workshop.

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WORKSHOP
HIGH PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

Date: 27 April
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Registration Form: Download

This forum and workshop is COMPULSORY for all La Noir High Performance athletes. Officials and Coaches of High Performance athletes are welcome and encouraged to attend for a small fee. Registrations essential.

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PARA-EQUESTRIAN HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC

Date: 3 May
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: $55 (subsidised)
Registration Form: Download

19/04/18
SPORT4EVERYONE $10K GRANTS

Sport4Everyone provides grants of up to $10,000 for projects and activities that create diverse, welcoming and inclusive sporting environments. Applications close 26 April. MORE

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WORKSHOP
SPORT & RECREATION CLUB BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

These workshops are free to attend and designed for anyone in a sporting club that assists with operations and who is committed to improving their club.

2 May - Marketing & Sponsorship
16 May - Effective Teams
24 May - Strategic and Operational Plans
24 May - Sport Business Workshop - All three workshops

19/04/18
PENNY HILL PARK RISING STAR AWARD RETURNS

Dressage WA is pleased to announce the return of the Penny Hill Park Stud Dressage Rising Star Award for horses and ponies competing in their first year of EA Competitive Dressage (August 2017 to August 2018). More information on this exciting and every-growing event will be available soon, but you can view the selection criteria and previous winners on the DWA website. MORE

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19/04/18
RIDERS FORUM CANCELLED

The Dressage WA Riders Forum planned for Wednesday 18 April at Horseland Midland was cancelled due to low RSVP numbers, however DWA still invites any questions to be submitted through their website form.

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12/04/18
DWA LEADERBOARD UPDATE

The 2018 Dressage WA Leaderboard is now available for Competitor Horse, Competitor Pony, Para-Equestrian, Participant and Adult Riders. The purpose of this Leaderboard update is to ensure that all results included are correct so if you do notice a discrepancy, please contact us with evidence supporting your request. MORE

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WORKSHOP
PRELIMINARY LEVEL WORKSHOP

Date/Time: 5 May, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre - Classroom & C-Quest Arena
Cost: $99 incl. facility fee, lunch & morning tea (subsidised by the DDF fund)
Registrations: Nominate

Join fellow riders for a full day immersion to help lay the foundations of your horse's dressage career! This workshop will offer riders a good basic understanding of the Preliminary level from everyday training to competition. Includes a seminar, video and ridden demonstrations, test riding and judge feedback. Guest presenters include Hazel Hikins (A-level Dressage Judge, Mentor & Level 2 Dressage Coach) and Chris Sharpe (B-level Dressage Judge & Level 1 General Coach).

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INTRODUCTORY JUDGES WORKSHOP

Date/Time: 26 April, 7:00pm
Location: State Equestrian Centre
Cost: Free
Register: Email elaine_greene@westnet.com.au

Eventing is a thriving sport in WA but event organisers often find it difficult to secure enough judges for their lower level classes. To help alleviate this, you are invited to become a Trainee EA Eventing Dressage Judge.

This workshop will cover the rules, open rule book test, the role of the judge and requirements of EA Eventing Tests, plus a Q&A session. Presented by PollyAnn Huntington (Judge Educator) and Elaine Greene (Mentor). Sponsored by Eventing WA and supported by EWA and the SEC.

19/04/18
OFF THE TRACK CHALLENGE

No plans this Friday night? Visit the State Equestrian Centre and watch the Careers in Racing Off the Track Challenge!

The Challenge is an exciting, fast-paced competition showcasing off the track horses competing in the 2018 Saddles Plus Interschool Festival. 5 fences are built in a zig-zag line down the centre of the arena and riders pick their own line with 40 seconds to jump as many fences as possible.

The 1.20m Secondary class starts at 6:30pm, shortly followed by the Challenge, so come down to the SEC and watch the horses in action. The bar will be open and a food van on site.

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19/04/18
NATIONAL INTERSCHOOL QUALIFYING

The WA Team selection criteria for the 2018 Australian Interschool Championships is now available on the EWA website. Riders will need to express their interest to attend by submitting an application form which will be made available shortly. MORE

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12/04/18
SADDLES PLUS JUNIOR SERIES

The Saddles Plus Interschool Junior Series current standings have been updated as of 9 April. Make sure you check back every few weeks for the most recent copy of the leaderboard.

19/04/18
2018 JUMPING SQUADS ANNOUNCED

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

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19/04/18
EOI FOR NATIONAL JUMPING COMMITTEE 2018-19

Equestrian Australia is calling for Nominations for the EA Jumping Committee. There are two positions vacant on the committee as both Gavin Chester and Brad Longhurst have completed their current terms, both are eligible to re-stand. Applications close 31 May. MORE

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