It was with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Jackie Lancaster. Equestrian WA offers our sincere condolences to Karl, Jesseca and her extended family.

Jackie has been tireless as a volunteer working to support EWA, Dressage WA and the State Equestrian Centre. She instigated and organised midweek dressage at the SEC for over three years, supporting the SEC and the dressage community. Her successful vision for the mid-week dressage was to offer training opportunities for competitors and judge training, which encapsulated her desire to develop dressage at all levels of the Sport.

This was just one of the many ways she found to support EWA that resulted in her being awarded EWA’s Volunteer of the Year. Jackie and Karl have also been valued sponsors of the Sport, supporting many dressage competitions and the EWA Awards Night.

Jackie has been a successful dressage competitor and committee member while also finding the time to develop her dressage judge qualifications to give back to the sport further. She has been a true supporter of EWA and the dressage community and will be greatly missed by the entire EWA family.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE 

Equestrian WA is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our annual awards night scheduled for February 04 at Perth’s Crown Ballroom.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NOMINEES

Member voted categories have now closed, and we congratulate all nominees on their nominations. Don't forget that voting will now open on Friday 3 December on your MyEA portal and will close on Monday 20 December. We would also like to thank all members that have submitted their nominations.

PERPETUAL TROPHIES

If you received a perpetual trophy at our 2020 Awards Night, we would appreciate it if you could return them to the office before the Christmas break or the first week after the office reopens. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Have you ever wanted to be a sponsor at the EWA Awards Night? Now’s your chance!

The 2021 EWA Awards Night preparations are in full swing, and we have two of our prestigious platinum awards, Athlete and Young Athlete of the Year, looking for a sponsor?

Would you like to co-sponsor? Maybe we can help?

If you are intereste,d please email marketing@equestrianwa.org.,au and we will forward you a copy of the sponsorship proposal.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: VIDEOGRAPHER

Equestrian WA would like to invite all professional videographers to submit their interest to film eight (8) three-minute clips of eight award nominees for the 2021 EWA Awards Night, between mid-December to mid-January 2022.

The videographers will be required to possess their own workspace and equipment. The videographer may also be expected to travel.

The Expression of Interest should include a statement detailing suitability for the role and any relevant experience in the field. The suggested hourly rate, together with a statement of availability, should also be included.

The Expression of Interest is to be sent via email to marketing@equestrianwa.org.au by Friday 3rd December 2021

Please Note - The General Purpose field is CLOSED due to some renovation of the grass. Apologies but this means at times surrounding arenas may also be closed as it is a safety concern with them using heavy machinery. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Keep an eye on the website and social media for updates.

Keep an eye on Facebook, social media and the website for any specials.

Check online for all available dates and timeslots.

All bookings can be made online.

CLICK HERE for more information and to make a booking

OFF THE TRACK WA EVENT SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Are you involved in an event committee, or do you love competing with your off the track horse? You can encourage off the track competitors and recognise their achievements through OTTWA event sponsorship. Applications are now open for competitions held in the February to July 2022 period in WA.

Sponsorship is available for events of all disciplines held across WA which encourage the participation of retired racehorses.

Make sure you encourage your favourite events to apply!

Click here to learn more.

Applications close on Sunday 19 December, 2021.

CALLING ALL VAULTERS - ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NATIONAL VAULTING ATHLETE REP?

Equestrian Australia is calling for a vaulting enthusiast to become the national athlete representative.

Position will be for a three (3) year term as of 1 January 2022 until 31st December 2024.

Eligibility requirements and an outline of the role and responsibility can be found in both the EA National Discipline Committee Appointment and Procedures Policy and NDC Charters here.

To apply please fill out the relevant Expression of Interest form and return via email the email listed on the form.

Applications close: 30th December 2021

Click here for more information

SENSORY HAIR RULING TRANSITION PERIOD EXTENDED

Back in August 2021, the EA Board voted to implement the recent FEI rule to ban the trimming of horse sensory hairs across all EA National Disciplines in the interests of horse welfare.

Given circumstances, such as the impact of COVID-19 on some States not being able to host events allowing sufficient time for all members to be educated on the ruling and the delay from the FEI on publishing guidelines for the implementation of the rule, the EA Board have recently voted to extend the transition period until 1 July 2022.  The penalty of disqualification will not be applied during this extended transition period and the rule will come into full effect as of 1 July 2022.

For clarification and understanding the full rule...read more

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: INTERSCHOOL CO-ORDINATOR

Do you think you have the qualifications to "run" the 2022 Interschool Championships?

For a complete position description, please e-mail ceo@equestrianwa.org.au

The 2022 Interschool Equestrian State Championships' proposed date is Thursday 21 April 2022, to Saturday 23 April 2022.  This is the second week of the school holidays. Please note that the 2022 Qualifying document, Interschool Card 2021-2022, and 2022 Exemption Application are now available on the Interschool WA website.

Please also ensure that your 2022 Membership will be up to date as early in the new year as possible, and any new horse registrations are complete when you obtain your qualifications. Entries for the Interschool Championships will likely close in mid-March 2022.

NEWS

• All Show Horse Leaderboards are now updated - please click - HERE
• Reminder to Clubs – for points to count towards the Leader Board, Results and Levies must be received by the EWA office within 14 days of the event.

SHOW HORSE WA AWARDS PRESENTATION

Last Sunday Show Horse WA held the 2021 Awards Presentation at the Windy Creek Estate Winery in Herne Hill.

The Brigadoon Produce Leader board awards were presented and the Triple Cash Bonanza was drawn.

This was the first time we had held a separate function and a most enjoyable afternoon was had by the 40 competitors and families who joined us at Windy Creek.  It was a great way to celebrate a successful year and the beginning of the Festive Season. Particular thanks to the country competitors who made the trip.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 LEADERBOARD WINNERS

• Show Hunter ov 15hds - BML Sandriah – Diana Avery-Jones
• Child’s Show Hunter ov 15hds – Tamblyn Park Jackpot – Shania Benbow
• Show Hunter Pony 14hds and under – Kenallywood Alabama – Lily Hennessy
• Childs Show Hunter Pony 14 hds and under – Kenallywood Alabama – Lily Hennessey
• Show Hunter Galloway – Cimeron Silver Lining – Anna Duffy – owner Kerrie Keys
• Child’s Show Hunter Galloway – Cimeron Silver Lining – Erin Bertola – owner Kerrie Keys
• Show Horse over 15hds  - Yule Tara’s Star Struck – Chris Lambert – owner Shelley Riley
• Child’s Show Horse over 15hds  - Gordon Park Waltz – Mia Di Candilo
• Show Galloway – Royalwood Fantasia – Codie Lambert – owner Paige Summers
• Child’s Show Galloway – Royalwood Fantasia – Codie Lambert – owner Paige Summers
• Show Pony 14hds & under – ES Blueprint -  Mia Farrell / Summer Miller - owner Jo Johnson
• Child’s Show Pony14 hds and under – Yartarla Park Wisteria – Mia Farrell
• Leading Rein Pony – ES Blue Print – Estelle Oakman owner Jo Johnson
• Rider 17yrs and under – Shania Benbow
• Rider 18yrs and over – Jessica Marsh

TRIPLE CASH BONANZA

All riders and owners who competed or whose horse competed at all three EWA shows were entitled to be in the draw for the Cash Bonanza of -$500.00 First Prize and 4 Prizes of $125.00.

Congratulations to Codie Lambert who won the $500.00

Congratulations to Lily and Sue Hennessy, Hayley and Michelle Bishop, Maddie Northover and Eileen Morris who won the four prizes of $125.00.

Thank you to all our members for your support in 2021 and our best wishes for the Festive Season.
Val Mayger

EVENTS

EWA DRESSAGE CALENDAR 2021*

December 
5 Transitions Unofficial Dressage

*All dates subject to change

NEWS

• Did you know – Helmet Tagging will be mandatory for all EA Affiliated Jumping events from 1 January 2022.

  Keep in touch with your local Jumping Club, State Equestrian Branch, and EA website https://www.equestrian.org.au/content/helmet-tagging-times-and-days to find out where you can get your helmet tagged ahead of the 2022 Jumping season.

• Current LEADER BOARDS NOW on the EWA website - HERE

• RIDERS MANUAL - HERE
• RIDERS REP - Riders do not forget that Les Bunning is your Riders Rep. Les is there to talk to if you have any concerns whatsoever, big or small in regards to the event, general rules or welfare of horse or rider. Les can take concerns back to the organising committee or Jumping WA Committee

EVENTS

EWA JUMPING CALENDAR 2021*

December 

• 4-5   Dryandra Showjumping @ Dryandra TBC

*All dates subject to change

NEWS

• Eventing WA is on Facebook ... join us HERE to stay updated on all things EVENTING, including the "Monday Rules" and "Tuesday-Three-Day-Tips" by some of our top WA Eventing riders! 
• Head over to the EWA website for all updated leaderboards -> HERE 

Only 9 days from now. Have you got your tickets yet? Get them quick as bookings are closing very soon!

From Saturday, 5 December 2020 the Western Australian Government will be implementing a stringent COVID-19 contact tracing procedure. This is in line with the State’s relaxation of the hard border policy.

Selected businesses and venues are required to keep a contact register of ALL visitors. This includes indoor sporting centres, entertainment venues and community facilities. Equestrian WA has sought clarification on equestrian venues and have been advised that most facilities will be required to participate in the mandatory “SafeWA” QR contract tracing register.

The same hygiene, social distancing and COVID Safety Plan measures remain in place for all venues. We have again 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