NOMINATIONS FOR THE EWA ELECTIONS CLOSING SOON

The EWA Annual Election will be held on Friday 4 November 2022, closing at 11.59pm.

Nominations for the Board of Directors and Sport Committees are now open. Please visit the Equestrian WA website to access the nomination forms. 

Nominations for the Board of Directors and Sport Committees will close on Sunday 25 September at 11.59pm.

EWA is calling on members for nominations for positions on the EWA Board of Directors and Sport Committees that are vacant at the end of 2022.

This is the second year that the elections will be held under the new Committee By-Laws and is a great opportunity for individuals to give back to our sport.

The Board of EWA and the Sport Committees have worked tirelessly to support our sport and the State Equestrian Centre during these challenging couple of years.

Our sport is built on the support of volunteers – many of you have the ability to make a positive difference to our sport. The Board and Sport Committees require leaders – if you are willing and able, please nominate or if you know of someone who has qualities that will provide leadership to our sport, please approach them and suggest they nominate.

New ideas are the lifeblood of good Committees – we need passionate people to provide leadership and ideas.

Whilst there are only a few positions on the various committees open to election, all Committees also have some opportunities for appointing committee members, so those who nominate and may not be successful in the election may be offered an appointed position – again these are not ‘closed shop’ positions – they are genuine positions to ensure there is a good balance of skills and representation on the committees. Nominations for appointed committee members will be called for following the elections.

We have a strong sport that continues to grow and develop, so please consider helping us to enable the sport to thrive in WA for generations to come.

MEET MORE OF OUR VAULTING STARS AS NATIONALS DRAWS CLOSER!

The 24th Australian Vaulting Championships are now under three weeks away!

As part of the build up to the championships, we've been taking a closer look at some of the stars who are representing our state with pride in Sydney.

This week we're profiling RDA Carine's Emmi Kneale, REVA's Yindi Falconbridge, and Dryandra PC's Annalyce and Jenaveve Page.

To learn more about this talented quartet, visit the Equestrian WA website!

A reminder about the full list of our WA stars which you will find below:

• Matilda Yates (REVA)
• Rachel Ryan (REVA)
• Yindi Falconbridge (REVA)
• Skyelah De Vries (REVA)
• Elise Cox (REVA)
• Olivia Barry (REVA)
• Grace Joyce (REVA)
• Zane Jakse (REVA)
• Emmi Kneale (RDA Carine)
• Imogen Capelli (RDA Carine)
• Tia Kaiser (RDA Carine)
• Annalyce Page (Dryandra PC)
• Jenaveve Page (Dryandra PC)

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE AND LUMPY SKIN DISEASE UPDATE

Many of you within our community are from rural or semi-rural backgrounds and likely have linkages to the livestock industry in some way, whether its running a farm or having a neighbour with a pet sheep!

Given the current community concern about the risk of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease to the livestock industry, the below documents courtesy of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) provide updates on the current situation and general information surrounding and response and preparedness:

DPIRD STAKEHOLDER UPDATE

DPIRD SITUATION UPDATE

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE FACT SHEET

HORSE OF THE YEAR RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE AS PREPARATIONS FOR 2023 BEGIN

It was a bumper three days of action last weekend as one of the marquee events on the state equestrian calendar - the EWA Horse of the Year - took place at the State Equestrian Centre. 

You can now view all of the results for the event by visiting the Show Horse WA webpage. 

Preparations for 2023 are now also underway as we look ahead to another bumper year in the world of Show Horse.

This includes the planning for the 2023 EWA Show Horse High Performance Squads (State Squad and Youth Squad).

In 2023, riders who have ambitions to be selected for the Show Horse High Performance Squads will not only have to display strong and consistent on-horse performances at relevant events in the last 12 months, but they will also have to meet criteria surrounding participation in clinics and off-horse criteria.

There will be an emphasis on riders’ motivations for being part of the squads, their short and long-term goals in the sport, their training schedule and overall participation within the Show Horse community.

All eligible WA riders will be reviewed by the State Selection Panel with successful applicants notified shortly after. We encourage anyone who has the ambition and determination to be a part of the Show Horse HP State Squad or Youth Squad to apply. 

For further information about the selection criteria, the squad selection process and to apply, please visit the Show Horse High Performance webpage.

EVENTING HP SQUADS CONFIRMED FOLLOWING REVIEW

Equestrian WA is pleased to confirm our latest High Performance Eventing Squads, following the biannual review.

The purpose of our High Performance Pathway is to assist talented combinations to further their equestrian development, leading to the potential prospect of medalling at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Our Eventing High Performance squads include the State Squad, Recognition Squad and Development Squad. 

Congratulations to all athletes named on the squads - the equestrian community looks forward to following your journey. 

Equestrian WA will provide updates on the progress of our athletes in our High Performance Squads in the future. 

Please visit the Eventing WA webpage to view the full squads. 

MEASURE UP!