LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VAULTING STARS AHEAD OF NATIONALS NEXT MONTH

Twelve of our state's premier vaulters will represent WA with pride at at the 24th Australian Vaulting Championships in Sydney next month.

Eight of our team are from the Ripplebrook Equestrian Vaulting Academy with two from RDA Carine and two from Dryandra Pony Club. 

The full list of our WA stars is 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)
• Annalyce Page (Dryandra PC)
• Jenaveve Page (Dryandra PC)

Each week in the lead up to the championships, we'll be taking a closer look at some of our stars who are set to shine in Sydney.

This week we're profiling Matilda Yates and Elsie Cox. Make sure to check out the Equestrian WA website to learn more about this star duo!

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

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

This varied and diverse position encompasses operational delivery of the Interschool State Championships, Off-The Track Program (OTT) and coordination of the EWA High Performance Pathway.

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

REMINDER ABOUT APPLYING FOR YOUR 2023 EVENT DATES

A reminder to all clubs that we are now halfway through the date applications for 2023 after the forms were sent out on Monday 1 August. 

The deadline to have your applications in is Monday 3 October. 

Please remember if you wish to hold an event at the State Equestrian Centre you must contact Nerissa Foster to see if your preferred dates are available and there are no clashes. 

We hope to release the finalised dates in early December after we have liaised with our sport committees to ratfiy the dates. To ensure this is a smooth and quick process, the earlier you send in your dates the better. 

If your application is not received on time we cannot guarantee your event dates.

If you require access to the forms again they are available below:

Dates Application Form 2023 - General

Dates Application Form 2023 - Jumping

Dates Application Form 2023 - Dressage

Dates Application Form 2023 - Show Horse

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

MEASURE UP!

PERFORMANCES AT HOTY VITAL AS APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 SHOW HORSE HP SQUADS TO OPEN POST-EVENT

The excitement is building as we approach one of the marquee events on the Show Horse calendar – Horse of the Year, which takes place at the State Equestrian Centre this weekend.

At the same time, preparations for 2023 are commencing 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).

Naturally, performances at Horse of the Year are a key factor in determining the makeup of both Show Horse High Performance Squads – bringing into even sharper focus the merits of a strong showing next weekend by competitors.

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.

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