WA EFA E- News Thusday August 16th
Hello Everyone, The competition season is really hotting up in the next few weeks and the weekend of the 1st and 2nd September will be very busy indeed with Gidge ODE, Perth Horse & PC Fathers Day Jumping programme and the Showhorse HOTY and the National/International Showman finals. As there is so much on that weekend organiser of the Showman finals, Jo Bastian has found herself very short of borrowed horses for the National and International finals. If you have a horse that can jump 80cm, and can complete a Novice dressage test and you would like to earn $100 then please contact Jo ASAP at jobastian@bigpond.com This coming weekend we wish the eventers good luck for Wooroloo, jumpers at Hills, and don't forget a great night's entertainment at The Night of Stars at the SEC on Saturday night. Please take some time to have a look at our sponsors websites:
Have a great, safe and fun weekend.
Notice of General Meeting of the Equestrian Federation of Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of members of the West Australian Branch of the Equestrian Federation of Australia Inc will be held in the Ocean Foam Room, State Equestrian Centre 303 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon at 7pm on Thursday 25th October 2007. We invite all members to become involved in directing the future of our sport. We are seeking enthusiastic, committed committee members, appropriately skilled in their areas of the sport. Nominations will be accepted until Friday 14th September 2007. See Website for further details. STATE/NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS - 1st & 2nd September at the SEC. During the day come along and see the states best show horses strut their stuff in the Horse Of The Year classes, riders from all Australian States battle it out for the National Showman Title and wander through our trade displays which range from feed supplements, saddleries, to rug makers and Float manufacturers and everything in between. LIVE MUSIC AT THE SEC ON SAT 1 SEPT - come and enjoy live music from the popular duo "Free Spirit", upstairs at the SEC from 7:30 to 10:30. Catering and Bar available and admission is FREE! Sunday come along for the second half of the HOTY programme, see international riders from Now all we need is some glorious weather. HIGH PERFORMANCE NEWS Colleen Brook Jumping Clinic – OPEN TO PUBLIC - places still available! Call Jenine at 9296 1200 or email squads@efawa.com.au for more information – don’t miss your chance to train with this world-class coach! Please note that LOCAL COACHES are encouraged to come out and observe Colleen’s coaching! Eventing National Clinic – Change of Date! Please note that the October National Clinic with Wayne Roycroft has been moved to October 10 & 11! Upcoming Clinics: Colleen Brook – August 26 & 27 – SEC – please contact Jenine as soon as possible to confirm your place. We would like to thank the Department of Sport and Recreation for their support of this clinic! SQUAD MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: Dinner with Colleen will take place 7pm Friday August 24 at Panache Restaurant, Sam Lyle – Sept. 8 & 9 – SEC – Eventing Squad members please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au to book your lesson times! Wayne Roycroft – Oct. 10 & 11 – SEC – we would like to thank the EFA’s High Performance Program for their support of this clinic! Jumping August 24 & 25 – Last Squad clinic of the year with Colleen Brook! If you haven’t already done so, please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or Kaylene Ozanne to confirm your lesson times! We would like to thank the Department of Sport and Recreation for their support of this clinic, and encourage riders to bring along their local coaches to observe this clinic! Show Horse August 29-31 – Squad/Open Clinic with Geoff Lyle – please contact Jo Bastian at 0417184 729 to reserve your lesson time! Again, a big thank you to the Department of Sport and Recreation for their support of this clinic! Dressage
EFA WA VOLUNTEERS EFA (WA) VOLUNTEERS RAFFLE 1st Prize – Framed original pastel painting “Arab Mare” painted by Anthea Marcella valued at $400 2nd Prize – Framed Photographic Reproduction “Thoroughbred in ink” by Anthea Marcella 3rd Prize – Framed Photographic Reproduction “Cheeky Shire Horse” by Anthea Marcella Runner up prizes as well including vouchers, horse grooming products and wine!! If you would like to check out the prizes then drop into the office for a looksie!! TICKETS 1 Ticket $2 3 Tickets $5 8 tickets $10 Book of 25 tickets $30 To order tickets please contact Jess at volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au or call 9296 1200
INTERSCHOOLS - Help us send a WA team to the Nationals in December. The EFA Office has set up a fundraising deal with HOYTS Cinemas to help raise funds for our WA Interschool Team. Buy a Hoyts Super Saver Movie Pass before 31st of August and you can help send our WA Interschool Team to the Nationals in December. There are a range of passes on offer to suit every budget so not only do you get great savings on movie tickets but $15 from every ticket you purchase goes to our team. Click [Here] for more details. FEATURE EVENT - 2007 Night of Stars - Saturday 18th August, 7.00pm at the SEC. Organisers expect to present a great variety of equestrian entertainment including - liberty classes, breed displays, free jumping, showhorses, display by the mounted police, harness and barrel racing. Tickets available at the door. Bar and Canteen wil be open. Tickets $15 Adults, Children Under 14 $10 and a Family ticket (2x2) is $40. For enquiries please contact Sheila Weigall on 92963710. International Events around Australia There are a number of important international events taking place this month. Here is the list straight from the event calendar on our web: There are other events overseas in which Australian competitors are participating. We also have entries in other Eventing fixtures and a number of Jumping and Dressage events.
EVENTING WA NEWS Burghley Horse Trails - Around six Australian combinations are expected to participate in this 4-Star event. You can watch the Cross-Country and Jumping live via the internet on Burghley TV. Colleen Brook Jumping/Eventing Clinic – August 26th & 27th SEC Colleen Brook is back! Any interested parties please contact Jenine at 9296 1200 or squads@efawa.com.au
Event Website www.sydneyeventing.org Online Entries www.nominate.com.au General Enquiries Rose Read 0418216364 . Entry Enquiries Vicki Burgess 02 6747 3887. Schedule is available [Here]
Eventing WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates
JUMPING WA NEWS
There will be a Painting Busy Bee at the SEC showjumping shed on the Saturday 25th August from 10am till 4pm. Please bring a paint brush, we would love to see you for as long as you can stay. Enquires Nell 0409992491
Fathers Day Jumping Program at Perth Horse & Pony Club September 2nd.
Over $5,000 in prizes and prizemoney on offer. Classes include HOTY, Young Masters, Amateur Championship, Juniors, and height classes from 60cm to 1.25m. Entries Close August 23rd. Programme & Entry available via efa Calendar or [Here]. For further info call 0409992491.
2007 Australian Championships - 11th - 14th October in Canberra. Information and Programme now available. [Here]
Colleen Brook Jumping/Eventing Clinic – August 26th & 27th SEC Colleen Brook is back! Any interested parties please contact Jenine at 9296 1200 or squads@efawa.com.au
CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THE WASJA SHOWJUMPING SQUAD’S QUIZ NIGHT & AUCTION 17th AUGUST 2007 The venue for the Quiz Night has been changed as the room at the Bowling Club doesn't have the capacity to comfortably accommodate the number of people we are anticipating will attend. The new venue is -ASCOT INN, River Room 1 - 13 Epsom Avenue, Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Jump WA HOTY Final Round and World Cup Programmes - Click [Here] Welcome to the 2007 Spring Showjumping program for Either click on the link to the site of include the address in your browser. http://www.jumpwa.com.au
Jumping WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates
SHOWHORSE WA NEWS.
COMBINED HORSE TRANSPORT - HORSE OF THE YEAR
Timetable is now available at www.showhorse-wa.com Work Outs are also available.
For the first time, a TRADE FAIR has been organised for the event. Competitors and spectators will be able to browse the stands at their leisure over the 2 days seeing new products and services and some of our old favourites too. Some retailers are travelling from Saturday Night Free Competitor Sausage Sizzle and Live Music with popular duo "Free Spirit" - Competitors are welcome to join us for a free sausage sizzle and dance the night away with our groovy mussos from 7.30pm - 10.30pm. Friends etc are also welcome but will be charged a small fee for their sausage sizzle. The bar will also be open. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SHOWMAN OF THE YEAR will be held in conjunction with Horse of the Year. On Saturday 1 September, two riders from each state will contest the Australian title and Sunday will play host to the 4 top Australians, 4 riders from This weekend is shaping up to be a “must see” event. The National Show Horse Committee are scheduled to hold a meeting in WA on Friday 31 August and many delegates are staying on to watch our WA Horse of the Year. The other interstate visitors that are rumoured to be attending are several prominent breeders, riders and coaches.
DRESSAGE WA NEWS
Final 25th & 26th August -Combined Horse Transport, Karma Resorts Dressage in the Valley Presented by Horseland & Vale "Featuring Jose Mendez and the Imported Spanish Stallion Hechizo - a preview from El Caballo - home of the Dancing Stallions! Katanning Inland Dressage Extravaganza on the 8th and 9th September. Tests include Associate to Elementary and Official to Grand Prix held over two days with prize money once again being offered for the freestyles, The Inter 1 and grand Prix freestyles have $1000 total prize money each. Programs are now available on our website www.katanning.equestrian.org.au Any queries please phone Di Hunter 98215759 or Many thanks to our sponsors Saddles Plus, Wagga’s Boarding Kennels, Nagmart, Horseworld Albany, Europa Saddleworld, Horseland, Naballing Estate, Katanning Panel Beaters, M & L Trimming, Kristy Rae, Gull Service Station.
Dressage Development Fund - Report on 2007 & 2008 Applications now available. The Dressage Development Fund is a rider’s fund set up to support the development of dressage in
Abrolhos Pearl Dressage Champs - October 20th & 21st - Programs now available. Lots of great prizes and cash on offer. [More]
Talent Squad Applications Extended Applications for Dressage WA Talent Squad are invited to join for the period from August to December 2007. Novice or Elementary
Selectors will consider applications for horses up to 11 years from combinations which have achieved two or more percentages over 65%. Medium
Selectors will consider applications for horses up to 11 years from combinations which have achieved two or more percentages over 62%. Advanced/FEI Selectors will consider applications for horses up to 11 years from combinations which have achieved two or more percentages over 60%. Selected combinations will be eligible for discounts on some lessons as well as the opportunity to attend Dressage Squad activities such as Pilates sessions and Workshops. If you would like to be considered, complete the application form on the EFA WA Website and send it to the EFA Office by 24 August 2007 with a copy of the horse’s Registration Papers and Performance Card. Enquiries: Jenine Dilts High Performance Squad Coordinator Ph 9296 1200
October 13-14th – Indoor Champs and State Associate Championships - New programme now includes Indoor finals, Associate Champs, Pony Club and ARC Classes AND Open Classes - should be an action packed weekend! Entry forms will be available via Calendar on Website tonight.
Dressage WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates
PARAEQUESTRIAN NEWS
 RDA Fundraiser at El Caballo, Saturday 18th of August. Join us at 2.15pm for the Dancing Horses Show to be followed by a full Buffet and featuring Champions Ballroom Dancers. Tickets $65pp. [More]I would like to extend this invitation to everyone to come along and enjoy a wonderful afternoon and evening at El Caballo Resort on Saturday 18th August. This event is to help raise funds for the Australian Para Equestrian Team, who have just finished competing at the FEI World Para Dressage Championships in Come along and enjoy the Dancing Horse Show followed by a Delicious Buffet and display by Champion Ballroom Dancers. Book early to avoid disappointment. (cash or Cheque preferred) We would really appreciate your help and for you to come to this Buffet Dinner at El Caballo on Saturday August 18th. This a very enjoyable way of donating to help an inspirational group of people. The tables are for eight and the phone numbers to ring are on the flyer attached. Matt and Jan Pavlinovich have been extremely generous in making El Caballo available and organising this great fundraiser. We are very grateful to them and we really want to make this event a fantastic success. Thanks everyone, NCAS WA NEWS
DSR Courses Beginning Coaches Course (old Level 1) Venue - Dates - 26th August or 30th September or 28th October 2007 Time - 8.30am - 4.00pm Cost - $33 Application form can be found at http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.721090:STANDARD::pc=PC_126 Level 2 Coaching Course Details on the next Level 2 Coaching course can be found at http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.721090:STANDARD::pc=PC_126 Take a look as there is a new format that makes it easier to complete. A HEADS UP - We are looking at running a part Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training later in the year. If you are interested please contact: Ian Crawford, Coaching Consultant Department of Sport and Recreation
2007 NCAS COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Nominate your favorite hardworking coach in this year’s Awards. Nominations close on 25th October 2007. Nomination Form
Linda & John O’Leary from Horseproblems Present Horseproblems Clinic Sat 25th & Sun 26th August 2007 8am – 5pm At Sunninghill Indoor Arena Free for all EFA Coaches by producing their accreditation paperwork. Also welcome veterinarians, Equine Chiropractors & Physiotherapists and Pony Club coaches. Please register interest & RSVP Kelly Lambert on 0407 445 202 or email kellyl@waneroomazda.com.au
ATTENTION ALL EFA/NCAS LEVEL 1 TRAINEE’S Are you going to be ready to sit your Level 1 practical exam this year on DECEMBER 11th? Please inform Jan Jankowski ASAP EFA Office Weds 9296 1200 or 0419 965 906. We need to know numbers.
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL CANDIDATES - Anyone interested in clinics to cover Intro Riding and Intro Horse Management Please contact Jan Jankowski on Hm 9296 4065 or 0419 965 906 or email janjansequestrian@bigpond.com
SEC INDOOR TRAINING DAYS
GENERAL NEWS
See below and for a full list of news, events and a whole lot more go to www.efawa.com.au . If your club list details are incorrect as per our calendar, please contact the webmaster to make the change. If details are incorrect we apologise however, these details were supplied to us in November and we may not have been notified of any changes. If you know of date changes please email the webmaster. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Guy Wallace Injured Riders' Fund Raffle The aim of this raffle is to raise $30,000 for the Injured Riders Fund. Tickets are $5 each with ten tickets to a book. The raffle will be drawn by Guy Wallace prior to the 3* jumping phase at the Bates Sydney International Three Day Event on 16 September 2007. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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