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Equestrian WA

December 15, 2022

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EWA

After a very busy year in the equestrian landscape across WA, we have reached that time of year when many of us will start to wind down for some much-needed rest and relaxation and a chance to spend time with family and friends over the festive season.

I wanted to take this opportunity to wish our members and supporters the very best for the festive season and reflect on another big year of equestrian sport in 2022.

After joining EWA as CEO midway through the year, I have had the privilege of getting to know the people behind our incredible community as well as attend a multitude of events across the state. It’s been inspirational to see some of the on-horse performances as well as hear and learn about some of the amazing stories behind the scenes.

Congratulations to each and every one of you for your success and achievements, no matter what discipline you are from and what role you played in contributing to the success and growth of our sport.

As we look ahead to an even bigger and better 2023, I am incredibly excited for our sport and its future and look forward to the journey we are about to share.

To our valued partners, I also thank you for your ongoing support of Equestrian WA and I look forward to continuing and enhancing our partnerships in 2023.

On behalf of the Equestrian WA Board, Sport Committees and Staff, we wish you and your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and the best of luck in your endeavours in 2023!

Zac Acott

Chief Executive Officer

Equestrian WA



SAVE THE DATE FOR WASJA AGM

The WA Showjumping Association AGM will be held on Wednesday 11 January, 2023

Keep checking the WASJA Facebook page for further updates on the exact time and venue. 



PERTH MEDIA PERSONALITY TIM GOSSAGE CONFIRMED AS MC FOR THE 2022 EWA AWARDS NIGHT - BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Equestrian WA is delighted to announce Tim Gossage as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2022 EWA Awards Night being held on Friday 3 February 2023 at Optus Stadium.

Gossage is one of Perth’s most decorated media personalities, with a career spanning more than three decades in the sporting media across TV, radio and print.

A vastly experienced Master of Ceremonies, Gossage will add a touch of polish to the EWA Awards Night, which also sees a shift of venue to Optus Stadium this year.

Gossage will also chair a panel discussion featuring award nominees and the stars of equestrian sport in WA, recapping the year that was. A Welcome to Country will also feature at the event.

The Awards Night brings the equestrian community in WA together to celebrate the major achievements of our home-grown sports stars and luminaries from the sports of Dressage, Eventing, Interschool, Jumping, Show Horse and Para-Equestrian.

Adult tickets for the event are priced at $150 and include a buffet and an unlimited drinks package. Children’s tickets (for people Under 18) are also available at a cost of $130 and include a buffet with unlimited soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages.

We look forward to welcoming the equestrian community to Optus Stadium to celebrate the people who have made an outstanding contribution to equestrian in WA as an athlete, coach, administrator, owner, club, event organiser or volunteer.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SPOT AT EQUESTRIAN'S NIGHT OF NIGHTS



PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED ON MEASURES TO ENHANCE HORSE WELFARE

Horse owners and carers are encouraged to have their say on proposed new standards to support the wellbeing of horses in Western Australia.

The State Government has released the draft Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Horses in Western Australia for public comment.

The document sets out the minimum standards for owners and people in charge of horses to follow to ensure the health and welfare of horses in their care.

It also provides guidelines and additional information to further promote positive animal welfare outcomes.

The document encompasses:

  • general care, including health and management;
  • the conditions under which horses are kept and handled;
  • events; and
  • natural disasters.

Separately, national standards and guidelines are being reviewed which cover the transportation of horses.

The WA Government is leading the nation by developing comprehensive standards and guidelines for all horses, which will potentially provide a model for new national standards.

There were renewed calls for standards to be developed in 2019, following a report into the treatment of retired racehorses.

To view the proposed horse standards and guidelines in WA and to provide feedback, visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's engagement website at https://yoursay.dpird.wa.gov.au/wa-horse-standards-and-guidelines

The consultation period closes Monday 19 December.


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.


For all your news from the world of Dressage please visit the DWA website or Facebook page!


2023 JUMPING CALENDAR REVEALED!

It's set to be another big year in Jumping for 2023, and you can now view the full Jumping calendar for 2023 by visiting the Equestrian WA website


SHOW HORSE AWARDS FUNCTION TO RECOGNISE OUR STARS OF 2022!

A date for the Show Horse Awards Function has been set for early in the new year. The Show Horse community will come together to recognise our star achievers in 2022 as well as the people who make Show Horse what it is. Save the date of Saturday 21 January, 2023. Bookings for this event will be available via Trybooking soon. 

SHOW HORSE AWARDS FUNCTION

Date: Saturday 21 January, 2023

Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Location: Windy Creek Estate Winery - 27 Stock Rd, Herne Hill

Cost: $10

Finger food will be provided at this event, with soft drinks and wine also available for purchase. 

The presentation will include the leaderboard winners and the winners of the Triple Cash Bonanza.

We look forward to celebrating another successful year of 'Showing'.  


THANK YOU FOR A BIG 2022 AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO 2023

The Show Horse Committee would like to thank all EWA Members for competing at EWA and affiliated club events throughout 2022. We hope you had a successful season. 

We are pleased and proud that the Eastern States judges who come to our shows are very complimentary of our horses and riders and the way our shows are conducted.

As well as focussing on our team to represent Western Australia at the Australasian Show Horse and Rider Championships, (“The Nationals”) we are also turning our attention to the Show Horse Awards function where we will award the Leaderboard winners andfive lucky winners of the EWA Members Triple Cash Bonanza.

To be eligible for the fantastic Triple Cash Bonanza you must have competed, either as the owner of a horse/pony or rider, at all three of the EWA Show Horse events in 2022. The three qualifying events are the Autumn Pageant, Winter Gala and the EWA and Endeavon Products Horse and Rider of the Year. The Newcomer classes are not a qualifying event. 

Based on our assessment of entries via Nominate, we have identified the EWA Members who are eligible. If you competed at all three events, and your name is not on this list please contact Val Mayger at vmayger@bigpond.net.au or on 0417 991 364 by 31 December 2022.

You would need to be able to prove that you own a horse that competed at all three events or that you rode (or participated in Lead Rein) at all three events. Entering a horse but scratching before the show or on the day does not count. CLICK HERE to find out if you are eligible. 

The Show Horse Awards function will likely be held in late January 2023.  We will advise of the date and venue in due course. There may be a small cost to cover any hire and light refreshment expenses.

The winners of the $500 first prize and four prizes of $125 in the Triple Cash Bonanza will be made by a random draw at the Show Horse Awards function. 

We look forward to celebrating the end of the show season with all our show horse competitors in a casual relaxed setting.


FINAL LEADERBOARD UPDATED!

FIND OUT HOW OUR STARS PERFORMED IN 2022!

The Masters Series LeaderboardNewcomers Leaderboard, Adult Riders Leaderboard and WA Farm Shop FEI Eventing Grand Slam Leaderboards have both been updated on the Equestrian WA website - making it easier to follow the progress of our stars in the Eventing world. Make sure to check them out. 





 

 

EWA gratefully acknowledges the support of our Exclusive Principal Partner - Off the Track WA and our Support Sponsors - Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries & LotteryWest.


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