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EFA WA E-News October 3rd, 2007

Hello Everyone,

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.

Congratulations to all who have competed at the Royal so far and all the best to those competing later in the week.  Don't forget it's WASJA's Patrons Cup Weekend this weekend at the SEC.  This is traditionally a huge weekend of Showjumping and interstate horses and riders and our own WA travellers back from SA, we should see an action packed weekend.

                  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.

Please take some time to have a look at our sponsors websites:

Have a great, safe and fun weekend.

 


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]
 
Don't forget to fill in and take a Horse Declaration with you to any event that you attend.


THE EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA, WA BRANCH (INC)

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                                   Judith Odgaard-Baker

 

 

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:

  • Veterinary Services Manager Sydney 2000
  • Foreign Vet Delegate Athens 2004
  • Vet Delegate Adelaide 4* since 2000
  • President Vet Commission Beijing 2008 (in Hong Kong)
  • Member FEI Vet committee 2002 - 2006

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!

 

Eventing

 Wayne Roycroft High Performance Eventing Clinic October 11 & 12

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

 October 5th & 6th Clinic with Stuart Tinney

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!
WE STILL NEED MORE!!!!
If you are at all interested in competing and haven't already done so please forward an email to gidgie2ode@westnet.com.au     ASAP
The ground will still be very good to ride on at this time of year as Gidge is based on gravely soil not clay and we have put over 200 tonnes of sand on the tracks out the back as many of you will have seen at our last event.
Thanks in anticipation for your support, and to those of you who have already responded.

 

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.

 

STUART TINNEY IS COMING BACK TO NARROGIN

Friday 26 OCTOBER, Saturday 27th OCTOBER, Sunday 28th OCTOBER 

At the earl street grounds.  Secure your spot by ringing Roxie Taylor 0429812157 and post you deposit ASAP.

COST $350 Includes 5 lessons (flat work x 2 Jumping x2 and X-C x 1) 

DEPOSIT  $100 

PO Box 341 Narrogin WA 6312

Contact Roxie 0429812157 Email neainc@westnet.com.au  

Eventing WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates 


JUMPING WA NEWS
 
Jump WA World Cup Programmes - Click [Here]

Welcome to the 2007 Spring Showjumping program for Western AustraliaJump WA has provided a website to make sure that all interested parties have access to our schedules, programs and information.  Over the coming weeks any useful information will be added to the site and, we anticipate that results, course plans and general activity information will be included.

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.

 

Congratulations to Winners of the EFA WA Triple Crown Awards.  As you may be aware this year the Committee ran high point awards for both Junior Riders and Ponies competing at the three EFA run shows being the Novice & Intermediate, EFA Hunter Championships and the Winter Gala. We are very grateful to our Sponsors "Triple Crown" riding wear who have provided fantastic prizes for the leading rider and the leading pony.  A big congratulations to Courtney Vale who was named leading rider and Wendamar Fairy Lady and Chloe Moon who was named leading pony. 

 

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.

 

Lastly, GOOD LUCK to everyone competing at the Royal!

 


 DRESSAGE WA NEWS

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!

 

ATTENTION ALL DRESSAGE JUDGES"

Please contact Yvonne on TUESDAYS at the EFAWA Office on 9296 1200

or email sports@efawa.com.au to verify your phone number, address and a possibility of an email address to be put in the Handbook.

If we do not receive your verification, your details will NOT be placed into the Handbook.”

 

 

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 is going ahead and hopefully the draw will be available by this weekend.  BUT we still need lots of volunteers.  If you enjoyed your time with us at the States then please contact Nadine or the EFA WA Volunteer Coordinator at the office and put your name down.  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.  All Europa Saddleworld Freestyle Finalist enter the relevant freestyle level on the programme. 

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 Melbourne. The EFAVic have advertised that the qualifying period for this competition is from 01 August 07 (ref http://www.efavic.com.au/default.asp?MenuID=Sports/13037/0,Dressage_/13038/6169).   Entry form to be placed on the efa website. Entries close 23rd November.  See amended rules at the following link:  http://www.efanational.com/site/equestrian/national/downloads/2005/dressage/rules_tests/V9_Amended_Pages_only_Section_6.pdf .  Young Horse Tests: http://www.efanational.com/default.asp?MenuID=Rules_and_Regs/11759/0/,Dressage/11745/668/  Enquiries cpchantl@bigpond.net.au

 

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 Australia for this event and, more importantly, determining their availability for the new date as well as amending schedules etc.   We have had excellent assistance from the EFA National office and from the FEI for which we are very grateful and thank them most sincerely.

 


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

 

Event Start Finish
 
NCAS Level 1 Coaching Certificate 1 Oct 07 2 Oct 07
NCAS Coaching Certificates Trainee Days 8 Oct 07 8 Oct 07
NCAS Level 1 Coaching Certificate 15 Oct 07 16 Oct 07
NCAS Final Assessment Level 1 26 Oct 07 26 Oct 07
NCAS Final Assessment Level 1 10 Dec 07 10 Dec 07
 


                      PERTH POLOCROSSE CLUB

                     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

 

We currently have awaiting collection

· 2 x Grooming Kits

· 1 x Neck Rug & Lead

· 1 x Helmets

· 1 x Sunhat

· 1 x Childs vest

· 3 x  Sunglasses

· 4 x Jackets

· 1 x Track pants

· 2 x Reading Glasses

Any items not collected in 3 months will be donated to Charity

 

 

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 .

 

  1. Horses must be temperature checked at time of arrival prior to use of any Facilities at the Venue. Please do not allow horses to mingle with others or use a stable until cleared to continue. 
  2. Testing is to be conducted by either a Vet / Vet Student / Authorised Club Delegate.
  3. Hirer to complete a ‘Register of Attendance Form’ and submit this to the EFA Office within 24 hours Form can be downloaded from www.efawa.com.au
  4. If any one attending the SEC is visiting from the Eastern States since the EI outbreak, then they will need to sign a ‘Visitors Declaration’ also to be returned. This form can also be downloaded from the Website.

Jennine Smith, Centre Manager

 

 SEC DATES


 

6 Oct 2007

WASJA Patrons Cup

8 Oct 2007

NCAS Coaching Certificates Trainee Days

10 Oct 2007

BEATS - Training Day

12 Oct 2007

Dressage WA Promotions Spring Festival

15 Oct 2007

NCAS Level 1 Coaching Certificate

19 Oct 2007

Jump WA Promotions World Cup Qualifier

26 Oct 2007

NCAS Final Assessment Level 1

27 Oct 2007

WAQHA 2 Day Show

3 Nov 2007

Brigadoon 2 - Eventing WA Promotions

3 Nov 2007

Pinto Horse Association

4 Nov 2007

Perth Regional Appaloosa Club- Indoor Show

10 Nov 2007

WA Arabian Horse Ass - State Championship Fair

17 Nov 2007

BEATS - Wind Up & Assessment Day

8 Dec 2007

BATES - Newcomers Finals

10 Dec 2007

NCAS Final Assessment Level 1

 


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.


Perth Royal Show Results

FEI World Cup Qualifier at SEC - October 20th

01/10/2007 - FEI World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses, Lanaken (BEL

EFA National Office and Equestrian Queensland supporting Morgantown
Around 100 people remain at Morgan Park in Warwick to care for the 250 Eventing horses quarantined with Equine Influenza. In a constructive use of the time, many are learning more about horse care with the EFA's Introductory Horse Management course free of charge.

HORSE AUSTRALIA 2008 STILL COMING TO ROCKHAMPTON

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