WA EFA E-News September 27th
Hello Everyone, With the Royal show almost upon us, many of you will be gearing up for a huge week next week. For those of you with horses stranded over East or those wishing to move horses East the good news is that with new strict procedures in place we can now begin to move our horses again to and from non-contaminated states. Full details are available from the Dep of Agriculture website and there is a link listed below. You will also find listed below an Agenda for the EFA WA AGM on 25th October we look forward to seeing many of our members attending. It is a big few weeks for showjumpers coming up with two FEI World Cup events, WASJA's Patrons Cup weekend and the Serpentine CVW Group Gala Showjumping weekend - a veritable feast of showjumping over the next few weeks for both competitors and spectators alike. Club Dates for 2008 - A reminder to all clubs that these are due in to the EFA office by October 5th so that they can be presented at the Dates Meeting on Wednesday 17th October at 7.00pm at the SEC. To date clubs have been very slow in submitting their dates and you are reminded that if you miss the dates meeting then there is no guarentee that your fixtures will be granted for next year. Also from the EFA Office - if you did not receive your August EFA Newsletter please email registrar@efawa.com.au and we will arrange for one to be sent to you. For a full run down on the current EI situation Nationwide please go to the front page of the EFA WA Website and click on the "Latest Info on EI" Tab.
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Edited extract from the Chairman of EFAWA, Michael Caplehorn that details the EFAWA actions and response to the EI epidemic. A) The EFAWA is well aware that EI has caused great hardship to some of our members as it has to the EFAWA , the SEC, Event Organisers and almost all persons involved in equine activities. B) We are aware that across the industry there are some 50 WA horses stranded in the “Eastern States” . C) Where we have been advised of necessitous circumstances of EFAWA members stranded with their horses, in accordance with guidelines set by the Board, we have given financial support to help the member “weather the storm”. This support as per the Board’s instructions is limited, confidential and requires the joint agreement of the CEO and myself. Please understand that we have to stay within our means and are dealing with monies from many members who themselves find our membership levies a financial strain. Hence the pre-requisite to gaining financial support is just not demonstration of a considerable financial loss, but the demonstration of necessitous circumstances. 1. The EFA has been in constant contact with the Dept of Agriculture and the Racing and Gaming Industry. It was at the latter request that we, after professional advice from Dr Warwick Vale, ordered the cessation of all events and asked members, affiliated clubs and all other performance and pleasure horse groups to do the same. This voluntary action established the EFAWA bonafides with the Racing and Gaming industry and the Dept of Agriculture WA. It demonstrated that the EFAWA can act decisively, listen to the concern of the total equestrian community and could lead even non affiliated clubs when determining appropriate behaviour in such circumstances. 2. Our actions to date have ensured that performance and pleasure horse activities can be controlled and able to react to a crisis. This has ensured that our section of equine activities was not shut down in order to protect the Racing and Gaming industry which the WA Government was understandably most concerned about. I can assure you that the EFA leadership role is recognised by all major affiliated and non affiliated equestrian clubs within WA as well as the Dept of Agriculture and the Minister. 3. Your email specifically requests that we advise our stance on the WA/SA border. The EFAWA supported the closure of this border and the total non movement of horses into, out of, or within In the first week of the EI crisis, via a phone hook up, the EFA Chairman and CEO called a joint meeting of all State Chairs and themselves. The Chairs gave a State by State position report and advised on policies they supported or adopted. This peak forum supported the non movement order and the closure of State borders. In WA once the 15 quarantined horses that had recently arrived from the “Eastern States” were cleared of EI then we favoured the lifting of the intra-WA containment policy for all equestrian activities. This action was initiated by the Dept and with the support of the WA Minister, resulted in the Federal Minister lifting the constraints on horse movements within WA. I now believe we should support and encourage the lifting of the WA to SA embargo and will seek the Board’s ratification of this policy at our Board Meeting on the 24th September, 2007. (The Board did ratify the EFAWA Chairman’s position) 4. If we fail to achieve the lifting of this border restraint then we will seek to get a permit to have WA horses stranded in SA returned to WA. This would involve accepting significant bio security measures prior to the permit being granted. 5. I am not aware of any cross border travel permits being granted to any section of the equestrian industry. This will not deter us from the action noted above. 6. The EFAWA has not approached the Hon. Min. Chance as we believe the application of professional and scientific input through his dept is not only the proper course, but the one most likely to succeed. 7. Once the WA/SA border is opened the EFAWA would then seek a determination of whether horses stranded in 8. …………I will not support or encourage any legal action against a Federal or State Government in this matter. I will ask the EFAWA Board their position and seek a resolution supporting or rejecting my position with regards to legal action. (The EFAWA Board supported this stance.) Finally, can I advise this is still an evolving situation. There has been continual change in advice on virtually all major parameters with regards this virus including: - Required containment actions, both in time, distance and method of possible contamination. Therefore please realise the advice contained in this email is “of – the – moment” and may change, I hope to the better. Regards Chairman EFAWA
IMPORTANT BIOSECURITY INFORMATION - EQUESTRIAN INFLUENZA Latest Department of Agriculture Procedures:
Information is now available for people who are wishing to
a) import horses into WA from non-infected States
b) Import reproductive material from non-infected states or areas outside restricted zones or
c) Import used horse equipment from non-infected states or outside restricted zones in infected states.
To view these procedures click [HERE]
Department of Agriculture - Forms for horse events
Horse Events Biosecurity Horse Competitors Horse Officials Record Horse Declaration Horse Declaration Without Don't forget to fill in and take a Horse Declaration with you to any event that you attend.
AGENDA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2007 Agenda for the Annual General Meeting of the members of the WA Branch of the Equestrian Federation of Australia (Inc), to be held in the Ocean Foam Room, First Floor, State Equestrian Centre, 303 Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon at 7.00pm on Thursday 25th October 2007. _______________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS 1. Welcome and address by EFAWA Chairperson Michael Caplehorn 2. To receive and if thought fit, adopt the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June 2007. 3. To appoint a Branch Auditor for the Financial Year 2007/2008. (Bentleys MRI) 4. To note the tabling of the Equestrian Federation of Australia WA Branch Incorporated Balance Sheet, for the year ended 30th June 2007. 5. Any matter of which notice is given in accordance with section 34 of the constitution. 6. The results of the election to fill the following vacancies will be declared. All officers to take effect from the closure of this meeting. NOMINATIONS
Branch Committee § Two persons to be elected by financial senior members Michael Caplehorn Dressage Committee § Two persons to be elected by financial senior members § One person to be elected by financial constituent members Eventing Committee § Two persons to be elected by financial senior members James King Polly Ann Huntington Show Horse Committee § One person to be elected by financial senior members Show Jumping Committee § One person to be elected by financial senior members 7. Presentation of Annual Report by Acting CEO Cath Moss 8. General Business HIGH PERFORMANCE NEWS HOT OFF THE PRESS EFAWA High Performance Program & Eventing WA welcome Dr. Nigel Nichols to the first Horseland High Performance Seminar of the Spring! This seminar is perfect for the avid competitor and those who aspire to be the best. Come on out and hear from Australia’s leading edge presenter on Anti-Doping measures that most, if not all of you NEED to be aware of when out competing! Come with your questions ready, as his knowledge covers both horse & rider anti-doping information. Dr. Nichols extensive resume includes:
WHERE: SEC Ocean Foam Room WHEN: Wednesday, October 17th, 6-7pm registration & refreshments, 7pm start WHO: All Horseland State Squad Members & Eventing Development Squad Members FREE All other Development Squad members $5 per person Guests & Open Public, $10 per person: spaces VERY limited, FIRST REGISTERED FIRST SERVED! All interested parties please contact to Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or call 9296 1200 to register. Closing date for registration: 4pm Monday, Oct. 15th money collected at the door. EFAWA High Performance Program & Dressage WA are pleased to bring you Uwe Spenlen presenting on Equine Physiology: (As would have been presented at Equitana 2007) The EFAWA and DWA are pleased to bring you Uwe Spenlen and his presentation of Equine Physiology on “Why (young) horses need to be ridden with the neck stretched forwards and downwards." WHERE: SEC Ocean Foam Room WHEN: Saturday November 24th 5:30-6:30pm registration & refreshments, 6:30pm start, light social to follow presentation WHO: All Horseland State Squad Members & Dressage Talent Squad Members FREE: All other Development Squad members $10 per person Guests & Open Public $20 per person All interested parties please contact to Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or call 9296 1200 to register. Closing date for registration: 4pm Friday November 16th money collected at the door. We would like to thank the Department of Sport and Recreation for their support of this event! Dressage Diane Jenkyn High Performance Dressage Clinic October 19-21, For more information please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or call 9296 1200. HURRY! Limited spaces left! Registration forms must be received by the EFAWA no later than Friday, October 12th. Thank you to those who made the last clinic with Diane so successful we are all eagerly awaiting her next visit! Uwe Spenlen High Performance Dressage Clinic Nov. 23-26 SEC Back by popular demand, DWA & EFAWA are happy to bring you Uwe Spenlen for his second visit to WA in 2007! Uwe’s extensive International Dressage experience and background in the German Dressage program always leaves students with heaps to think about and multiple repeat clients at every clinic. Private 45 minute lessons & training tests available. All Squad & Open members welcome! For more information please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au . The EFAWA & DWA would like to thank the Department of Sport and Recreation for their support of this clinic! Want more information on the High Performance Dressage Squad program we have coming to you for 2008? Do you have what it takes to be a Dressage Squad Member? We’ve been working hard to make this program better than ever…come and see us at the EFAWA Horseland Dressage Squad Information Tent at the Spring Dressage Festival on Sunday, October 14th to find out more! Eventing Change of Venue: This clinic will now be held at Brookleigh Equestrian Estate, Indoor Arena All EFAWA Horseland State Squad members please get your Clinic Registration forms into Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au as soon as possible to reserve your place! Last date for registrations: Friday October 5th BEATS Thank you to all BEATS members who have confirmed their attendance at this clinic! With Dual Olympic Gold-Medalist Stuart Tinney coaching both days, Dressage assessments and the Theory paper, the clinic has shaped up to be a big couple of days! A reminder to all BEATS members that if you are unable to attend for any reason please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or 9296 1200 as soon as possible!
EVENTING WA NEWS Brooker, Swan River horse Trials are pleased to announce that the event on October 20th/21st 2007 at Brookleigh Equestrian Estate has been granted special dispensation from the FEI to conduct a CIC 1*, 2* and 3*due to the cancellation of events in the Eastern States. Thanks to the kind sponsorship of Wendy and John McLeod there will also be a CICJ*. All riders in FEI classes must remember to be FEI registered. This information available from www.efanational.com All details will be available on the Swan River Horse trials web site www.swanriverhorsetrials.org.au. While at the site check out the Combined Horse Transport bursary. This is a new award designed to help people to make that first big trip East. Sam Lyle show jumping clinic to be conducted 29th 30th September and October 1st. Information on the Sam Lyle Clinic from Natalie Hibbert on 0438054406 or Sonja Johnson on 0429833971
ATTENTION - EVENT RIDERS! GIDGEGANNUP 2**CNC – NOV 24TH & 25TH 2007 EXPESSIONS OF INTEREST Hello fellow eventers!! As many you may have seen we are trying to run a second event at Gidge this year!!! We can only do this if we recieve sufficient expressions of interest from riders!
1st and 2nd Dec Eventing and Showjumping Clinic – with Jody Sloper (Canadian Equestrian Federation Level 3) Expressions of Interest to Jan Jankowski Weds EFA Office 9296 1200 or email janjansequestrian@bigpond.com
Horseland - WA Young Event Horse Championships Spot the International Super Star! Saturday October 13th, 2007 at Brookleigh Equestrian Centre, Upper Swan. 9.00am start. Guest Judge - Mr Wayne Roycroft - Australian Team Coach. Exiting new format, horse age groups 4/5 yrs and 6/7 years. Horses currently competing permitted to enter. Entry forms and schedules will be available next week. The Eventing Grand Prix will be run in the afternoon. Enquiries Julie Isbister 0427443675 or 96511274 or Pollyanne Huntington 0439711321 or 95711321. Entry forms now available.
Eventing WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates
JUMPING WA NEWS
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
CVW Group Gala Showjumping Weekend October 13 & 14 - Programme
The Smithbrook Wines showjumping derby will take place on the 28th of Oct. at the Smithbrook vineyard near Manjimup. This will be Derby number 6 and as in previous years it will be an invite only event, with competitors being selected by the Southern Forest Showjumping committee. Classes will be limited to 25 starters, the first class being the junior A2 at about 110cm, followed by open speed, the C&D grade derby, then the open Derby which this year will offer a $1000 bonus to be shared by those competitors who finish the 1st round with no faults, hence the track will be a little more challenging than in past years. The day will end with open puissance which will also offer a $1000 bonus to be shared by the riders who set a new puissance record which now stands at 190cm. Prize money for the day now stands at $10,000 spread over the 4 main events. Invites will be issued late sept. with more info for the day.
1st and 2nd Dec Eventing and Showjumping Clinic – with Jody Sloper (Canadian Equestrian Federation Level 3) Expressions of Interest to Jan Jankowski Weds EFA Office 9296 1200 or email janjansequestrian@bigpond.com
Jumping WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates
SHOWHORSE WA NEWS.
Nationals Cancelled At the below link you can find a press release provided by EFA Victoria relating to the cancellation of the 2007 Decron EFA Australian Show Horse and Rider Championships http://www.equestrian.org.au/default.asp?Page=15523
BUT watch this space next week we may have an alternative for you!!!!!!!
OOPS! A mistake in the published results results for junior rural rider of the year. The event went to Jessica Marsh and not Ricci Mercer. Apologies Jessica. Kojonup Ag Show, our 100th!! Saturday 20th October - RAS & Show Horse Qualifier. Official and Unofficial Hack Rings. Pony Hack Judge Janice Keelan, Hack Judge Gillian Samuel. Rugs and Cash prizes for Champions & Supremes. Show Hunter classes also. Overnight stabling, camping and hot showers. Proudly sponsored by Nagmart Saddlery and Elders Ltd., Kojonup. View program at www.kojonupshow.com.au or enquiries to Pam Smit 98336250 evenings.
DRESSAGE WA NEWS Abrolhos Pearl Dressage Champs - October 20th & 21st - Programs now available. There are now also Pony classes, Jnr & Young Rider. Our closing date is now the 28th September. Lots of great prizes and cash on offer. [More]
Spring Dressage Festival and Go for 2&5 Associate Championships, 13-14th October. Entries close this Friday 28th September Classes include Indoor finals, Associate Championships, Open classes, Freestyles (FEI if required), PCAWA, Adult Riders and Europa Saddleworld Freestyle Finals. There will be 3 eastern states visiting judges and great prizes. Entry forms on the EFA website. All Europa Saddleworld Freestyle Finalist enter the relevant freestyle level on the programme. **Unfortunately if we do not receive sufficient numbers of entries this show will be cancelled. Please note: All competitors must complete the Horse Event Participation Declaration form located on the EFA website before they arrive at the competition. These will be collected at the gates of the SEC. The Indoor & International arenas will be avail again on the Friday for arena familiarisation @ $10 PER 15 MINS & to email robynboothey@hotmail.com to book your 15 minutes of frustration!!! Dressage WA Promotions Inc - Horseland Young Dressage Horse 2007 Saturday 8th December 2007 at the SEC. Classes 4 year old, 5 year old and 6 year old. This will be a 2 round competition as per the EFA rules attached. Please note that the Australian Young Horse finals competition is to be held at Dressage With the Stars (DWTS) in 10-12 April 2008 in
Amendment to the August Newsletter Dressage section – Dressage Development Fund Article, Please not there was a misprint with the closing date for the Dressage Development Fund. The Newsletter states that 30th October 2007 is the closing date. This is an INCORRECT date. The REAL closing date for applications is Friday 28th December 2007. Dressage WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates
PARA-EQUESTRIAN Like all equestrian activities, Para Equestrian has also been seriously affected by the current Equine Influenza crisis. The National RDAA Dressage Championships, scheduled to be held at Werribee on October 8 –13 and which were to incorporate a CDPEI **** International Qualifier for the 2008 Olympics, have had to postponed until January 21 – 26, 2008. This date will be the last possible date before the Qualification period closes on January 31. At present we are still negotiating with Werribee but it most likely that the venue will have to be moved to the Tonimbuk Equestrian Centre. At present, much time is being spent in changing flights for the many overseas officials who were travelling to NCAS WA NEWS
1st and 2nd Dec Eventing and Showjumping Clinic – with Jody Sloper (Canadian Equestrian Federation Level 3) Expressions of Interest to Jan Jankowski Weds EFA Office 9296 1200 or email janjansequestrian@bigpond.com Attention all Coaches (trainees included) Jody Sloper will be doing a Coach the Coaches Clinic on the Monday 3rd December.. Expressions of Interest to Jan Jankowski Weds EFA Office 9296 1200 or email janjansequestrian@bigpond.com NCAS Coaches next Coaches Forum for 2008 will be scheduled for March 17th . Great presenters promised again! Put this date into your diary for 2008
INVITES ALL VISITORS TO THE 2007 POLOCROSSE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
13th and 14th of October 2007 at the Perth Polocrosse Grounds, situated next to the State Equestrian Centre so walk on down. Full bar and canteen facilities, cocktails on Saturday night along with a roast meal. Spectator entry is free and you are all welcome.
SEC NEWS
Dressage Training Days
October 3rd and the 9th. Please contact Jennine Smith on 92961200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au to book your 15min.
Advice for Casual Hirers of State Equestrian Centre Facilities following outbreak of E I .
Jennine Smith, Centre Manager
GENERAL NEWS
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