EFA WA E-News 18th October, 2007
Hello Everyone, We have a very full weekend coming up this weekend with the Brooker Swan River Horse Trials at Brookleigh and the Showjumping World Cup at the SEC. Hopefully we will see you at one or both of these events! This week has seen the launch for the first FEI approved video game called "My Horse and Me" which will be released here next week. This should be a fun and educational game for the whole family which covers general horsemanship through to competing in top level showjumping around the world. Also this week we have sent a reminder about members showing courtessy and respect to our officials and volunteers. This is not something that we should have to remind you about! Volunteers, officials and event organisers are the backbone of our industry - please treat them with the respect that they deserve!
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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]
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. [More] HIGH PERFORMANCE NEWS
2008 EFAWA Horseland High Performance Program Application Period NOW OPEN! Are you enthusiastic about your Equestrian sport?! Have you just had the best year of your riding career? Would you like the support of the EFA and your sport Committee to help you achieve your goals in Equestrian? Then we want you to participate in the EFAWA Horseland High Performance Program! For more information on Dressage, click HERE: Applications Close: Nov 16th, 4pm For more information on Jumping, click HERE: Applications Close: Nov 16th, 4pm For more information on Eventing, click HERE: Applications Close: Nov. 9th, 4pm
BEATS – BE Active Training Squad – Applications now open! For more information, please click HERE: BEATS Application Closing date: Nov 9th, 4pm Ridden assessment day Nov 17th SEC BEATS would like to thank Prestige Loans and Healthway “Go for 2&5” for their continued support, and a fantastic 2007 season! EVENTING: GILL ROLTON CLINIC RESCHEDULED! The Gill Rolton clinic that was planned for August 11-13 has been rescheduled to October 27-29 at the SEC. All registered participants please contact Jenine to confirm your place. PLACES COMING AVAILABLE! If you are not registered, but interested in this clinic, please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au as soon as possible. NOTE: to previously registered participants: please contact Jenine immediately to confirm your lesson! JUMPING: EFAWA Horseland High Performance Jumping Program requires three dedicated & enthusiastic 2008 Squad Selectors! Expressions of interest now being accepted – expertise in Jumping required! CLOSING DATE: Nov. 2nd, 4pm. Please go to www.efawa.com.au for more information! DRESSAGE: Uwe Spenlen Dressage Clinic November 23rd -28th, SEC - EXTENDED due to popular demand! ALL WELCOME! Special rates for all Squad members available – for more information please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or call 9296 1200. EFAWA High Performance Program & the Dressage Committee 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!
Eventing Go for 2& 5 Eventing Master Series and Bates Awards Please note: Due to the cancellation of Katanning, Narrogin 11, Alcoa. Both Brigadoon 11 and Gidgegannup 11 (to be held 24/25 November) will be included in both the Series.
South West Horse Trials Inc – AGM. Sunday 11th November 2007 Busy Bee at Cross Country Course - 1.00 pm All welcome. Enquiries to Kylie: 9524 1902
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 details is available on the Swan River Horse trials web site www.swanriverhorsetrials.org.au. Reminder - biosecurity forms are needed for all competitors competing in the Brooker Swan River Horse Trials this weekend 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
GIDGE 2 IS ON! NOV24/25 Thank you for your overwhelming response, which we can not ignore! At Gidgegannup Showgrounds and x-c course The Gidge x-c course is set in gently rolling parkland, with a soil type that is fantastic for jumping on - even in the dry season. The back section of the course has had well over 200 tonnes of sand applied to tracks this year making them superb for galloping and jumping on - (and more is on the way). The course incorporates a variety of interesting and challenging fences from Intro 2 to 2* level, and was designed and built by Tom Compagnoni and is in it's 5th year of competition. Classes: Intro 2 to 2* (sorry no PC this time) Details as previous Gidge event - see handbook - and for entry form. (Details also on GH&PC website and Cavalletti). Entries to: The Event Secretatry, Gidge 2 CNC, C/- Gidgegannup ENTRIES CLOSE NOV 5th For enquiries call Stephanie or Em on 9574 665 Please note there will be limited b-bee jobs at 9.am Sunday Nov 18th "Gidge Hall next to the main dressage arena is the local Polling Station on election day - for your vote!"
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 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
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.
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.
CVW GALA Show Jumping Weekend Thankyou to all the competitors and spectators who attended the CVW Showjumping Gala. The Committee hope that you enjoyed yourselves and that you will be back in 2008 ! Bouquets to all campers who left their areas beautifully clean putting all rubbish in bags. What a joy! We have some lost property – as yet unclaimed 1) Colourful Saddle Club bag - containing girls red t- shirt,size 8 Peter Williams Jods, towel & socks. Found in campers car park. 2) Hampa back boot – black and white 3) Water bottle & holder - purple & black cover 4) One lightweight dog chain – outside fire brigade tent 5) Black Beijing 2008 cap 6) Watersun bathers top, frilly size 12 - lady’s showers 7) Short Frayed size 10 denim skirt - ladys showers 8) Ladys straw hat with black bandana – outside club house 9) Length of white nylon rope. 10) Beats Squad Jumper navy & gold small - left on tow hitch of judges van. I can bring this to World Cup weekend, but you will need to ring me and let me know. Ph Liz Benson 9526 2006
Albany Ag Show Friday 9/10/11th . Show Jumping graded Friday/ Saturday - Course Builder Fred Freeman. Local Pony Jumping Sunday. Pony Hack Judge - Donna Button, Hack Judge – Jill Hancock. Champions & Supremes. Breeding and Dressage . Overnight stabling.. View program at www.albanyshow.org.au or enquiries/stabling to Janet Porter 98448888 evenings.Click HERE for further program details.
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.
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.
Albany Ag Show Friday 9/10/11th . Hack and Pony Rings Offical and Novice. Show Jumping graded Friday/ Saturday - Course Builder Fred Freeman. Local Pony Jumping Sunday. Pony Hack Judge - Donna Button, Hack Judge – Jill Hancock. Champions & Supremes. Breeding and Dressage . Overnight stabling.. View program at www.albanyshow.org.au or enquiries/stabling to Janet Porter 98448888 evenings.Click HERE for further program details.
DRESSAGE WA NEWS “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]
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
FUNDRAISING MASSAGE WORKSHOP
EFA(WA) IN CONJUNCTION WITH EQUESTRICARE ARE CONDUCTING TWO “BASIC HORSE MASSAGE WORKSHOPS” AT THE S.E.C ON THURSDAY THE 1ST NOVEMBER AND SATURDAY THE 10TH NOVEMBER. WORKSHOPS GO FROM 9:15am – 3pm. PLACES ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST EARLY. COST IS $60 plus $15 to bring your own horse. Gift vouchers are also available. For more details check out the website http://www.equestricare.com.au or email Jess at equestricare@equinehealth.net.au GREEN SHIRT CAMPAIGN The EFA(WA) is launching a new programme called the “Green Shirt Campaign”. It is a program that aims to encourage volunteer/official support and protect them from abuse and harassment. So keep an eye out for the notices spread around the SEC and keep an eye out for the green shirts. They’re so bright you can’t miss them!! If you are a trainee official who would like to be involved in the program than please get in contact with me . Jess Jess Blackwell Volunteer Co-ordinator 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
SEC NEWS
Warning to SEC visitors. Please keep an eye on your belongings at Events as there was a reported Break in again last Saturday evening! A car window was smashed and a bag stolen by vandals seen driving off in a small red hatchback.
We also 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
SEC INDOOR TRAINING DAYS Tuesday 30th October 9am – 6pm Practice any Test $18 per 15 minutes JUMPING Tues 13th November 10am – 6pm Set Course Practice any Height $20 per 15 minutes Bookings phone 9296 1200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au
Wanted: Casual Groundstaff required 2 - 3 days per week incl some rostered weekends. Applicants must be fit and able to work as part of a small team using safe work practices. D/Lic essential. Please phone Jennine 9296 1200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au Advice for Casual Hirers of State Equestrian Centre Facilities following outbreak of E I .
Jennine Smith, Centre Manager
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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