EFA WA E-News October 25th, 2007
Hello Everyone, It was great to see a full house of spectators at the World Cup Showjumping at the SEC last weekend and an equal number of spectators at the popular Brooker Horse Trails. Reports on both these events are available below. A reminder that Tonight is the AGM for our WA Branch and it would be good to see many members attending.
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THE EQUESTRIAN FE 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]
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.
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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.
“EFAWA Collections Magazine” The Deadline is Friday November 16th If you would like to advertise or have an article to submit, please contact Lorie Stals on 9296 1200 or email sports@efawa.com.au for more information.
2008 Dates The dates that had been confirmed at the dates meeting are now on the website. Could clubs please check their dates and if you have any concerns please contact Meredith at registrar@efawa.com.au. The show horse dates will not been confirmed until after the RAS dates meeting on the 30t October. A hard copy of the dates will be forwarded out this week together with Club Affiliation Renewal Paperwork for 2008. 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!
Prestige Loans Eventers Challenge The Smithbrook Derby to be held on 28 and 29 October at the lovely Smithbrook Winery near Manjimup will be the venue for the Inaugural Prestige Loans - Eventers versus Showjumpers challenge. With the picturesque surrounds of the magnificent Karri forest and the Smithbrook vineyard, the natural arena at the base of the Smithbrook vineyard provides an ideal setting for a great event. Egos will be at stake as the State's best riders compete over this unique and challenging course. There will be a team of 4 eventers competing against a team of 4 showjumpers. Leading showjumper riders from around the state and
Found at Brooker CIC at Brookleigh on the weekend - what looks like a charger for a camera of some sort - no brand name shown contact 9453 2774
Brigadoon ODE Busy Bee Sunday We need you! If you would like to get out in the sun and help clean up our wonderful Cross Country Course, we’d love to see you this Sunday. Bring your rake, shears, mower, whipper snipper, paint brush and come and enjoy the great outdoors with friends. For information call David Permezel on 0408 335 615.
Want to have a trade stall at Brigadoon ODE?? With a field of over 240 entries, this means ultimately you could display and share your products with over 500 people over the weekend of November 3rd and 4th. If you would like to make use of this opportunity please contact David Permezel on 0408 335 615.
If you have entered Brigadoon ODE read this!! Due to the equine influenza outbreak in the east, you must have completed an EFA Bio-Security Form (Horse Declaration) prior to unloading your horses at the pony club or on EFA grounds. These will be collected at the entry to the pony club grounds and PRIOR to you unloading your horse/s. No form, no start. The forms are available from the EFA website at www.efawa.com.au under “biosecurity measures.” 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 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 JUMPING WA NEWS
It is with much saddness that I report to our members the death of John Torrens in Tasmania last weekend after a short battle with cancer. Many will remember John's involvement with Perth Horse Trials and all the work he put in to the building of the cross country course at Wooroloo. He then moved his interest into showjumping and became heavily involved and a driving force with the EFA Showjumping Committee. He will be remembered for his quick wit and dry sense of humour and for calling a spade a spade, always sticking up for the underdog and looking for fairness in all situations. He had a great love of the country environment, his Irish Draft horses, red wine and watching good equestrian competition. A memorial service will be held for John in Perth at a later date. We will inform members as soon as we know the details.
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.
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.
Champion of Champions and EFA WA Intermediate Show - November 18th SEC. Due to the fact that there will be no National Championships this year the Showhorse Promotions Inc Committee have come up with the idea for this show. Winners and Runners Up from the EFA HOTY, Perth Royal Show and SHC HOTY will be invited to compete for the Title of Champion of Champions in each section offered. We will also be offering a full programme for Intermediate rings for Ponies, Galloways, Hacks and Show Hunters. The show will be run outdoors and we are hoping to have a great social atmosphere to end our season off. We Thank Saddles Plus for sharing our vision for this show and encorage our competitors to make their next equestrian purchase from Saddles Plus. Click HERE to view the programme of events
Kojonup Ag Show, our 100th!! Kojonup Show Thank You! On behalf of the Kojonup Equestrian Club Inc and the Kojonup Agricultural Society Inc we would like to take this opportunity and say a big thank you to all the riders who came along to support our very special 100th Show on 20th October. We had about 100 horses take part. Special thanks to our sponsors, Elders Ltd., Nagmart Saddlery, Kojonup Ag Supplies, Matthews Transport, Koojan Hills Angus & Arabians, Marawa Farms, Europa Saddleworld, Albany, Kojonup Dental Clinic, Kojonup Vet Hospital, Mrs. H. Young, Mrs. Irene Walton, Pascoe, Hudson, Broome & Blythe, Kahala Park Show Horses, Kojonup Pharmacy, D. & L. Mathwin, P. & A. MacLeay, Chevups, G. & R. McGuire, Genstock, IGA Supermarket, Harris's Garage and Landmark Realty.
Albany Ag Show November 9/10/11 . 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
WANTED … EVENT CO-ORDINATOR OR …. EFA AFFILIATED CLUB To oversee full planning, and running of the Go for 2 Fruit and 5 Veg and Nagmart Saddlery Dressage Summer Series 2008. 3 Month Contract offering an attractive remuneration. Traditionally the Dressage Summer Series is an Event aimed at increasing youth participation and development in the Sport of Dressage. Series is run over 4 weeks and split into two Competitions with ‘Dressage for Kids’ classes held 8am- 12noon then followed by the Open Master Series run as a Twilight approx 3pm - 8pm. Highlights • Over $1000 in Prizes to be won Dressage For Kids Classes • Open Master Series offering Prize Vouchers valued at over $3000 • Trophy Rugs Sponsored for Hi Point Winners of each Series • Attractive remuneration package for Event Management Team • Ideal opportunity for a Host Club looking to fundraise from profits • Keen Sponsors already waiting to be a part of this fantastic Event. If you or your club is interested please contact Jennine Smith 92961200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au
Do you want to improve your riding? Are you passionate about dressage? Do you want to meet new people & make some new friends? WELL… The Dressage Riders Training Association is just for you!!!! Our new training venue at the Brookleigh Equestrian Estate will make the perfect backdrop for you to improve your dressage skills and make some new friends. Whether you are a beginner, novice or advanced rider, young or old, ALL riders are encouraged to join with ALL horses of all stages of training welcomed. For more information regarding membership please contact Kristi McVee on 9571 8176 or kristi.brad@bigpond.com or alternatively checkout our website at www.drta.com.au. Our first training weekend is being held on 24th & 25th of November, so please feel free to come & visit us at Brookleigh. Lessons run all day with sandwiches & drinks on sale. Hope to see you there!!!
Dressage WA Promotions - Indoor Finalists from October 13th & 14th. A reminder that if you were a finalist and did not receive your Finalist Sash you may contact Isobel Jenkins on 93782804 to arrange the delivery of your sash.
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
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
WANTED … EVENT CO-ORDINATOR OR …. EFA AFFILIATED CLUB To oversee full planning, and running of the Go for 2 Fruit and 5 Veg and Nagmart Saddlery Dressage Summer Series 2008. 3 Month Contract offering an attractive remuneration. Traditionally the Dressage Summer Series is an Event aimed at increasing youth participation and development in the Sport of Dressage. Series is run over 4 weeks and split into two Competitions with ‘Dressage for Kids’ classes held 8am- 12noon then followed by the Open Master Series run as a Twilight approx 3pm - 8pm. Highlights • Over $1000 in Prizes to be won Dressage For Kids Classes • Open Master Series offering Prize Vouchers valued at over $3000 • Trophy Rugs Sponsored for Hi Point Winners of each Series • Attractive remuneration package for Event Management Team • Ideal opportunity for a Host Club looking to fundraise from profits • Keen Sponsors already waiting to be a part of this fantastic Event. If you or your club is interested please contact Jennine Smith 92961200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au
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
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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John with good friend M'Liss Henry
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