EFA WA E-News 1st November, 2007

Hello Everyone, As our competition season begins to wind up please take the time to thank and have a look at our sponsor's websites - for without them where would we be! the Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner Healthway, our Principal Sponsor, the Western Australian Institute of Sport and the Rio Tinto Futures Fund for Volunteers our Sponsorship Partners Prestige Loans and Nagmart Saddlery Bates Saddles and Horseland Combined Horse Transport Aussies & Action Photography Have a great, safe and fun weekend.   EFA OFFICE NEWS The EFAWA Annual General Meeting was held last Thursday night, the 25th of October 2007.  It was a relatively quiet night, with a disappointing 25 people in attendance. The Branch Chair reported on the financial status, in consultation with the Auditors report.  With the same auditors nominated to be retained for the coming financial year. Reports were furnished from all of the Sports, as well as the Volunteer Coordinator, NCAS Coordinator, Beats and High Performance Squad Coordinator.  There was also the SEC report and  my CEO’s report.  The general consensus throughout was that it had been a successful year experienced by most.  Committee members were elected from the nominations for the vacancies identified across the various Committees.  These new Committee members are as follows:- Branch -           Mike Caplehorn  Eventing -         James King & Polly Ann Huntington  Showjumping - Judith Odgaard-Baker We wish them well in their upcoming tenure in their respective Committees, or congratulate them if they are returning for another term. Here’s hoping we have an even more successful year ahead, and look forward to welcoming many more members to next years AGM. Latest National News on EI - From EFA National CEO - Franz Venhaus Vaccination and Eradication One paper concerns the current vaccination program and the progress that it is making. There are some encouraging signs that the containment and eradication effort currently underway is finally making an impact and that an end to the crisis may be in sight, barring major new outbreaks. The bad news is that the estimated cost of fighting the outbreak is now approaching $36 million. At the next National Management Group (NMG) meeting this Friday, a decision will be taken on to how to continue. The amount of $36 million is a key figure in that it was the agreed initial allocation based on 1 percent of the estimated Gross Value of Production (GVP) of the entire horse industry ($3.6 billion). Even worse news is that 'industry' is supposed to bear 80% of this. If the money is later 'collected' and is based on the number of horses in the industry, the Sport and Leisure (non-racing) sector will (again) bear the brunt of this because the number of horses is between three- and four-times that of the racing industry. Make your voice heard The other paper, called Add your voice to the call to get our sport back on track asks for your cooperation in the lobbying for addtional funds. Our President Geoff Sinclair has had a number of meetings with key Federal politicians to update them on the effect the EI crisis has had on 'our' industry and to gain their support. Geoff was amazed to fiind out how few constituents had approached their parliamentary representatives put their case and ask for help. Geoff adds: 'The social and economic impact that the horse flu has had on the Equestrian Industry in addition to the thousands of sick horses, has been far greater than most people and the government would ever have predicted. We are now just over two months into this outbreak and with a “best case” estimate of February/March 2008 to get back to normal, there is still a lot of pain to come for people employed and riders who normally enjoy their horses. The effect of virtually closing down events not only in NSW and QLD but also in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia has been severe across the board.   Our focus at National EFA level has been to work with and lobby the Federal Government to get the Equestrian Industry up and running on a long-term basis as soon as possible. Racing has already done this and is now permanently vaccinating race horses and breeding thoroughbreds. For us, planning what horses to vaccinate, where this should be done, who pays the first time and in the long term, how it is administered and checked and what happens to horses that live on properties with horses not registered as EFA performance horses, are all issues we are negotiating. It is essential there is a “national” solution, not just state-based, as the effects of EI are felt by us all in some way now and will be felt nationally for a long time. The recent extension to the federal government grant of $117 million, which benefits racing and equestrian, is a result of these talks.' We encourage you to contact your State and Federal represetantives and Ministers to push for more assistance for our industry. You can find ministerial contact details here.  Latest WA News on EI THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN HORSE COUNCIL PRESENTS:   AN EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATION AND UPDATING  INFORMATION EVENING Thursday 8th November at 7.30pm  - State Equestrian Centre, Cathedral Avenue  Brigadoon   The WA Equine Influenza Information Group (WAEIIG) has asked the Western Australian Horse Council to provide (a)      an estimate of numbers of vaccinations required by the pleasure and performance horse sectors. (b)     a Contingency Plan Template for organizers of events, if a lockdown becomes necessary      Click HERE for more information including speakers, documents etc.    Department of Agriculture Forms and 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. “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 EFAWA HORSELAND STATE SENIOR SHOW HORSE SQUAD: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!   Do you excel in the sport of Show Horse, and committed to being the best rider you can be? Are you over 16 years old? (exceptions may be made for outstanding 15 year olds)   Then WE WANT YOU!  The EFAWA Horseland State Senior Show Horse Squad has reassessed its criteria, so if you think you’ve got what it takes, go to www.efawa.com.au to find out more!  Or contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au Application Closing Date: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16th, 4pm See link to applications and criteria below.  EFAWA HORSELAND EVENTING SQUADS – HURRY – ONE WEEK LEFT!  Applications close Friday, November 9th at 4pm Pick up your application at this weekend’s Brigadoon 2!  Or see link below. BEATS 2008 (proudly sponsored by Prestige Loans and Healthway “Go for 2&5”)   ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the 2008 BEATS Squad!! If you are a talented young rider, between 12-17 years of age, with the enthusiasm and commitment to excel in your sport– then WE WANT YOU!  Please go to www.efawa.com.au to find out more – CLOSES Friday, November 9th 4pm  2008 EFAWA Horseland High Performance Program: DRESSAGE SELECTORS REQUIRED!  Are you passionate about Dressage? Do you have the experience that would allow YOU to be a Squad Selector?  Do you want to make a difference in the Dressage community?  We require 2 dedicated, enthusiastic persons to join the Dressage Selection Panel.  Please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or go to www.efawa.com.au to find out more!  Expressions of Interest must be received by FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9th – 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!   2008 EFAWA Horseland High Performance Program Application Period NOW OPEN!   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   For more information on Showhorse, click HERE.  Applications Close Nov 16th, 4.00pm     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!     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 WA NEWS     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!! Biosecurity procedures to mitigate the risk of spread of Equine Influenza will be in place at the Brigadoon II Horse Trials. All competitors must sign the Horse Event Participation Declaration available for download at the EFAWA site or see above and have it handy within the vehicle, ready for collection at the checkpoint on entry to the XC grounds. Unless the horse is staying on the grounds overnight, EI Declarations will be required for both days of the competition.     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 PO, Gidgegannup 6083 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   The Smithbrook Wines Showjumping Derby Hi everyone, Please follow the link below to read the full story and results of the Smithbrook Wines Showjumping Derby, held Sunday 28th October 2007. Check out the video of David Dobson & Showametal Barrington breaking the Smithbrook Puissance record, jumping 1.95m http://www.alliedequine.com/category/competition-results/ Cheers, The Team @ AlliedEquine.com 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   Albany Agricultural Show - Jumping 9 Nov 07 11 Nov 07 Collie Agricultural Show - Jumping 10 Nov 07 10 Nov 07 Bates Australia - Newcomers Final - Dressage, Eventing and Jumping 8 Dec 07 8 Dec 07     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 Like to have a Trade Stand at this event???  If so please email Jenny at kleinitzclan@aapt.net.au   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   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!!!   UWE SPENLEN CLINIC - ALBANY Southern Districts Dressage Club is holding a 2 day school with Uwe Spenlen when he next visits WA later this month.  The school will be held in the indoor arena at the Albany Equestrian Centre and lessons are $107 plus ground fees.  Uwe needs no introduction – his passion for traditional approaches to schooling the dressage horse have been the subject of many of his published articles.  He is internationally respected both as a trainer and judge. If you would like lessons with Uwe please contact Sonja on 9844 3037 as soon as possible as places are limited.   Congratuations to the following upgraded Judges  Upgraded to F level Natalie Williamson, 50 Auger pace, Bullsbrook  6084 Tel 0419 474 823 Email nwilliamson@csrsugar.com.au   Denise Barker, 135 Brewer Rd,, Maida Vale 6057 Tel 9454 2426 Mob 0413 881 847 E-mail Denisebarker@optusnet.com.au   Upgraded to D Level Ann Montgomery, PO Box 78, Keysbrook 6126 9525 7309 040 707 0311 E-mail montinoz@bordrnet.com.au   Transitions Dressage Club Inc would like to advise competitors that the Dressage Day being held by Transitions Inc on 2nd December has been cancelled and we apologise for any inconvenience.     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     Dressage WA Competition, Clinics and Important Dates    Event Start Date End Date Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling - Clnic 1 Dec 07 3 Dec 07 Bates Australia - Newcomers Final - Dressage, Eventing and Jumping 8 Dec 07 8 Dec 07   Volunteer News   GREEN SHIRT CAMPAIGN RESPECT THE PERSON RESPECT THE ROLE You may have seen the green shirts around at events?  The EFA is bringing in a new policy to discourage mistreatment of volunteers and officials.  If your club would like to run a green shirt programme then contact myself at the EFA.  Otherwise look out for the green shirts and understand that the EFA will not tolerate abuse of any sort used on volunteers and officials.  We will be running a owrkshop early next year regarding treatment of volunteers/officials at events so if you are interested in attending please let me know so I can get an idea of numbers. Jessica Blackwell Volunteer Coordinator EFA(WA) equestricare@hotmail.com   The Equestrian Federation of Australia is recruiting volunteers for 2008. The competition season starts as early as January and we will be requiring loads of volunteers for various roles. If you want some more involvement/experience in the sport or just a chance to meet more horsey people than this is an opportunity for you!! Volunteers become a memeber of the Horse Volunteers club and get offers such as hats, polo tops and social events!! So contact me to find out more!! Jessica Blackwell Volunteer Coordinator EFA(WA) equestricare@hotmail.com NCAS WA NEWS   2007 NCAS COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD The award is to be announced and presented EFA Awards night 18.1.08 Nominations close on 15th December 2007 click HERE for Nomination Form   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 Final Assessment Level 1 10 Dec 07 10 Dec 07                         SEC NEWS     Please Note that the SEC will be closed Tuesday November 6th.   Click HERE to see the list of SEC events for 2008 SEC INDOOR TRAINING DAYS   JUMPING Tues 13th November - Places filling fast so get in quick! 10am – 6pm  Set Course Practice any Height $20 per 15 minutes Bookings phone 9296 1200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au      SEC DATES   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   Boddington Riding Club are hosting a STEVE BRADY PROGRESSIVE HORSEMANSHIP RIDDEN CLINIC Green horses and beginner riders as well as more experienced are welcome. DATE Saturday 1st,Sunday 2nd , Monday 3rd December 2007 TIME 9.00am Start VENUE Boddington Rodeo Grounds,Hakea Way, Boddington, W.A. COST $330 per RIDER $33 SPECTATOR per DAY *Riders who can attend the weekend days only may be able to be included. Preference given to those booking the complete clinic. Contact Angela Davies for registration forms ph 08 9885 7178 or email angela.davies@westnet.com.au Do not delay as places will fill quickly Camping Available   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

FEI World Cup Jumping Australian League 2007-08 Season completed After just five of the scheduled 14 qualifying rounds, the 2007-08 FEI World Cup Jumping Australian League season has been declared completed. Only the first three qualifiers (at Sydney Royal, Toowoomba and Brisbane Royal) were held in the eastern States before equine influenza forced the cancellation of all events for the remainder of the season. The only exceptions were the Perth Royal and Brigadoon (WA) qualifiers in October.

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EFA Saddles Plus Champion of Champions and Intermediate Show - Programme now available

Alycia Targa and Neversfelde Kudu to represent Australia at FEI Young Rider World Cup Final Twenty-one old Jervis Bay (NSW) rider Alycia Targa and Neversfelde Kudu will fly out of Sydney on 7 November for Frankfurt in Germany to compete at the 2007 FEI Young Rider World Cup Dressage Final in December. This will be the first time Australia has had a representative compete at the event.

Further measures to ease the equine influenza burden The National Management Group (NMG) overseeing the response to equine influenza has reaffirmed that the focus of the response continues to be control of the disease with a view to eradication. It also reaffirmed the importance it attaches to minimising the social and economic impact of the disease on horse owners through a number of new measures.

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