JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT EQUESTRIAN SQUAD (JEDS) APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

We're absolutely thrilled to announce our new Maitland Park Junior Equestrian Development Squad (or JEDS, which is less of a mouthful) - creating the pathways for our future Olympic gold medalists and WA sporting heroes!

This new program, which replaces Rising Stars, has been created to assist the young riders of Western Australia to perform at the top level for their age group and open the pathway to the High Performance squads of WA.

We're calling for applications from our brightest young stars to begin their journey. To learn more about the program including the application criteria and process, visit the link below.

Maitland Park-Junior Equestrian Development Squad Information and Application Form

Applications will close on Sunday 12 February.

Listen to local Eventing Western Australia star Kenya Wilson talking about how similar programs to JEDS have helped shaped her journey through our sport and onto an Equestrian Australia High Performance squad!

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE AND INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF EQUESTRIAN SPORT IN WA

Equestrian WA is looking for a full-time Marketing and Partnerships Manager. This is an extraordinary opportunity to help shape and influence the future of equestrian sport in WA.

Based at the State Equestrian Centre, the Marketing and Partnerships Manager position is a full-time role which is varied and diverse, with a key focus being on promoting the aims and objectives of Equestrian WA, within the equestrian and general community.

Visit the Equestrian WA Employment page for further information on the position and details of the application process.

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EVENTING HP OFF HORSE WORKSHOP A GREAT SUCCESS

Chloe Gee shares her experience at the recent Eventing High Performance Workshop

On Saturday 28 January, the members of the Eventing High Performance Squad attended an off horse workshop in order to set ourselves up for a 2023 of reaching targets and achieving goals. At the clinic, we participated in team building exercises in order to strengthen our work as a team, as we came to realise that although this is an individual sport in most of our competitions, if we are up for possible Olympic selection, our team work skills are vital.

We also had talks from multiple guest speakers including Glen Stewart (former West Coast Eagles Management Team) who taught us the importance of culture and how ‘people like us, do things like this.’  This quote was repeated over and over again which made us realise that we are able to create and shape our culture as high performance equestrians for the better.

High Performance member and member of the 2023 Oceania Senior Team, Kenya Wilson, also took us through an exercise that she learned over east at the AIS to show us how to improve our mental performance and our focus while we’re competing.

Another exciting guest speaker was a social media talk from Edwardo Morales (former Nike Social Media Manager) who explained what sponsors are currently looking for on social media, as this is now a driving force for businesses. He explained the importance of engagement over followers and spent a substantial amount of time answering all our questions surrounding the topic. I think after that we were all inspired to improve our social media presences after hearing from Edwardo.

The workshop was rounded off with a lesson in IPP’s (Individual Performance Plans) from Ruth Ellis and Sonja Johnson. We were given our own IPP Spreadsheet so we can assess our performance throughout the year and receive help on areas that we are struggling with.

Overall the workshop was a great success, with every member leaving feeling like they learned several things that they can take home and use in their training. The Eventing HP riders are grateful for the support of the valued sponsors of the squad, Bates and Glenbaile for their ongoing support. It’s definitely safe to say that the Eventing High Performance Squads have started the year with a winning mindset and have been set up for success in 2023.

SHOW HORSE STARS CELEBRATED AT AWARDS NIGHT

Thank you to everyone who attended the Show Horse Awards function at Windy Creek Estate in Herne Hill on Saturday 21 January 2023.

It was a hot afternoon but quite pleasant under the veranda and shade sails, with a mist fan in place. The drinks from the bar were icy cold. Some snacks were provided, and it was a great opportunity for our members to get together, especially those who had just returned from the Nationals.

Our fifteen Leaderboard Presentations were made as follows:
• Child's Hunter Hack -  BML Jack Sparrow
• Child's Hunter Galloway - Cimeron Silver Lining
• Child's Hunter Pony - Kenallywood Alabama
• Child's Show Hack - BL Bellisima 
• Child's Show Galloway-  Silkwood Elite
• Child's Show Pony - Brayside Showman
• Rider 18 yrs & over - Jessica Marsh
• Rider 17 yrs & under-  Lily Hennessy
• Lead Rein Pony -  Brayside Showman
• Show Pony -  Brayside Showman
• Show Galloway Cimeron - King of Pop
• Show Horse - BL Bellisima
• Show Hunter Pony -  Kenallywood Alabama
• Show Hunter Galloway - Cimeron Silver Lining
• Show Hunter Hack -  Cawdor Park Kingsman

The Triple Cash Bonanza was then drawn for five lucky winners.

All you need to do to be in the draw for the top prize of $500 is to be an EWA Member, own a horse or ride, and compete at all three EWA Show Horse events during the calendar year.

The top prize of $500 was won by Alyce Vieira. Congratulations Alyce! 

Four prizes of $125 were then won by Lily & Susan Hennessy, Shelley Riley, Audrey Hansford and Matilda Wilkins. 

Thank you to everyone for supporting Show Horse in 2022. 2023 will be even bigger and better!

Get those show hacks under lights and be ready for the Autumn Pageant, Winter Gala and best of all, the 50th Golden Anniversary of Horse and Rider of the Year.

Photo: Audrey Hansford accepting the Leaderboard Lead Rein Trophy for Brayside Showman.

SOPHIE WELLS PARA DRESSAGE SUPER CLINIC

This clinic will be opened up to all riders to fill any places not taken by Para riders. 

Interested people are welcome to put their name down to be contacted should any places be available closer to the date of the clinic.  

People can contact Mel Cannon directly using the contact details above.