EFA WA E-News February 7th, 2008
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Hello Everyone, Some cooler weather and precipitation at last ! It would be nice if it stayed cool for the final two days of the Summer Series this weekend. Both competitions have been very well patronised and this is a great sign for our compeitions in the year ahead and especially encouraging for junior events. Reminder that performance cards must be updated before you compete in official classes and please make sure if you are competing in Jumping, Dressage and Eventing official competitions that you are a full member (student, senior or junior) of the EFA otherwise your entries may be refused. In 2008 we THANK Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
HIGH PERFORMANCE
ATTENTION ALL DRESSAGE ENTHUSIASTS! Uwe Spenlen is returning to Register quick…November ’07 clinic sold out! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity from an internationally acclaimed Dressage coach & judge! For more information please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au LAST CHANCE FOR BEATS 2008! Applications close this Friday, Feb 8th at 4pm! Please go to www.efawa.com.au to download your application form, or contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au or 9296 1200 for more information. Proudly sponsored by Prestige Loans “Home Loans Made Easy” and Healthway, Go for 2&5”
EVENTING NEWS FUNDRAISER FOR SONJA AND JAGUAR (LET’S TRY AND GET THEM TO THE OLYMPICS) DATE 21ST FEB 2008 VENUE STEWARTS @ BROOKLEIGH TIME 6.30 FOR 7PM A BUFFET MEAL WITH AN AUCTION AND MUSIC FROM JAY WESTON A FREE GLASS OF WINE ON ARRIVAL BOOKINGS Stewart's 08 9296 6966. TICKETS $100 PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT OUR WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BASED OLYMPIC HOP
EVENTING WA Promotions Inc. AGM Wed 20th Feb. 7pm State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon All new members most welcome. Please bring along anyone who may be interested in supporting the Brigadoon and Alcoa events. Enquiries 9296 4988 or 9453 2774  
DRESSAGE SUMMER SERIES - Report Week 3. The Summer Series is nearly over and at the conclusion of Sunday’s events we have some pretty tight placings!! Last week showed us some wonderful horses and tests, despite the unbearable humidity, so please cross your fingers for cooler weather this weekend!! This Sunday we had heaps more people volunteer in the morning, many more so than in previous weeks, but unfortunately were still short of people in the afternoon. I am still short of a few pencillers in the afternoon and gear checkers for both am and pm, so let me know if you can help out, and let’s see if we can get the same sort of support as last week J For the last day of competition we are having some good spectator classes. We have the Para Equestrian freestyles at 8am in Arena 5 which should be good to watch, as well as the Walk Trot Fancy Dress at 11am in the Indoor, not to mention the FEI tests in the Indoor in the afternoon. Presentations for Dressage for Kids will be mounted in the International arena at 2pm accompanied by a sausage sizzle for riders and family, so if you are in contention for a rug please be mounted in the International arena at 1:45pm. The Master Series presentations will take place in the Bar area at 6:30pm for Prelim, Novice, Elementary, Medium and Advanced and at 7:30pm after the Grand Prix for PSG and Inter I. Please note that the upstairs bar will be open in the afternoon, so please support the bar and come up and have a drink in the air-con whilst watching the Advanced tests J Please also note that the times for Medium training have changed, and can people also please have a look for scratchings on the day as you may be required to ride earlier. And if you are scratching, please let us know before the day or as early as possible. Hope to see everyone there, and good luck!! Click HERE for Week 4 Draw and Leaderboard Cheers Jess Congratulations to Angela Carroll who is now on the Dressage Judges H Panel Her contact details are Tel 9497 7725, Mob 0418 9229 393.
Dressage WA Promotions Inc AGM Wednesday 27th Feb 7pm (6.30pm Dinner) Dressage Promotions needs a committee to run the State Dressage Championships and the Spring Dressage Festival (incorporating the Indoor finals and Associate Championships). This can't be done if dressage riders don't get involved. We are all busy people but if everyone contributes then the load will be lightened and a great event can be run. We would love to see you there. For any queries contact robynboothey@hotmail.com or cpchantl@bigpond.net.au
TRANSITIONS YOUNG RIDERS CLUB INC ARE HOLDING AN OPEN TRAINING DAY 16th March 2008 Tests offered will be 2 of each level from Preliminary up to Advanced Also offering walk/trot Preparatory test Details of tests available soon Any queries contact Marian Semones 93907241 SWAN VALLEY DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION - ATTENTION…. RIDERS, MEMBERS & INTERESTED PARTIES At the inception of the Swan Valley Dressage Association (SVDA) I was asked to be Patron as recognition for my contribution of sponsorship to the sport and SVDA, for which I very proudly accepted. I had no part in the formation of the SVDA or the subsequent running of the Association, but have come to the realisation more than sponsorship is needed if we are to be privileged with the many benefits SVDA has provided so many people. I believe you, the members, would all agree the arrival of the SVDA on the 2007 calendar was a godsend, perfectly timed, very professional and provided us with competitions of a quality and atmosphere not witnessed previously in WA for a very long time. Unfortunately like so many other sporting bodies, SVDA is experiencing the universal deficiency of human resources to administer its Association and provide competitions. The question I ask you is: Is the SVDA and what it provides important to you and do you care enough to see it continue ?????? If your answer is positive, I am appealing for you to join me at the The ball is in your court, no attendance and we will lose an integral part of dressage in WA, so give this some serious consideration and round up as many interested people as you can to support this cause in whatever capacity, big or small, and together we could make a big difference. I look forward to see you there…… WAYNE KIELY, Patron, If you are able to attend, please e-mail the Swan Valley Dressage Association at info@swanvalleydressage.com.au. We will need some indication of numbers for catering. SHOWJUMPING Applications are now open for the EFA (WA) Jumping Development Squad for 2008. Applicants must be aged from 13 to 20 years of age and actively competing at 1.10m. Any enquiries should be directed to Kevin Gianatti on 9293 2471. Written applications, with a short resume, to Applications close 3rd March 2008.
EFA Showjumping Social Barbeque and Awards Evening When: Friday 8th February 2008 Start: 7.30pm Where: Gail Hellier’s Nibbles, Sausages and Satay Sticks Provided RSVP: Wednesday 6th Feb 08 to Gail: ph 9296 0683 (evenings only) or email: gail@pcahose.com.au Or Nell: ph 040 999 2491 or email: The EFAWA Showjumping committee would like to invite everyone involved in showjumping to get together for a relaxed social gathering to kick off the 2008 season. During the evening the prizes for the 2007 Young Masters Series will also be presented. We would also like you to tell us what your favourites of 2007 were, so that we all can acknowledge those who help make our sport great. You can email your nominations to nellandra@hotmail.com, fax 9383 7720 or SMS 040 999 2491 You can nominate in the following categories:
OR NOMINATE A NEW CATEGORY.
SHOWJUMPING SUMMER SERIES - For all your info on the Showjumping Summer Series please go to www.jumpwa.com.au Copabella Classic,5-6 April 2008 Princess Anne Arena,St Ives Showground, Event Enquiries callJane Robinson 0414 427 176 VIP Ticketing callCheryl Sing 0414 375 903 More information atwww.copabella.com JK Williams Showjumping in the Orchard,12-13 April 2008 Event Enquiries callJane Frankum 02 46 531 063 More information at www.nswsjc.com ISS EFA Australian Show Jumping Championships17-20 April 2008 Event & Sunday VIP Ticketing Enquiries call Jane Frankum 02 46 531 063 More information at www.nswsjc.com SHOWHORSE NEWS Hi everyone. Our judges for the Novice/Intermediate Show which will be held at the SEC on April 13 have been confirmed. Mark Kenzig(NSW) and Rachel Lawrie(SA) will be judging the official rings and Melita Harmer the unofficial ring. Mark Kenzig will also be coaching the Oakford Stockfeed Young Rider Squad and the Saddles Plus State Showhorse Squad in April. Full program which includes several adult on ponies classes will be available shortly. We are looking for sponsorship for the Championship rugs for this event. If you would like to or are able to help please contact either Steph Robson at srobson@iinet.net.au or Jo Endersby at joendersby1@hotmail.com. Many thanks to those who have contacted me with regards to helping out at shows this year, much appreciated! The Working Hunter Workshop was a great success with coaches, riders and judges all learning a lot. Many thanks to Janice Keelan and the Working Hunter Task Force for organising and running this event. I am sure we are going to see great things in the working hunter rings this year. Clinic dates and instructors are presently being finalised and will be up on the website shortly. Have a good week everyone. Until next week.........Steph Robson
New Working Hunter Guidelines for 2008 Click HERE to see the full details
The Europa Great Southern Hack of the Year
To be contested at Albany Show by the top FIVE points scorers in the official ring at qualifying Agricultural Shows (Esperance, Kojonup, Katanning, Mt Barker, Wagin Woolarama, Horses and/or Ponies must compete in at least two other events prior to Albany Show. Wagin Woolarama is an Agricultural Show for those needing an Ag Point and usually has their program available on the website or programs/information can be obtained from Pippa Statkus philippa.statkus@bigpond.com or on barryjp@comswest.net.com Membership and registrations can be either Hack Council or EFA and riders compete in Small Pony, Large Pony, Galloway and Hack catagories for great trophy rugs and prizes from Europa and Perpetual trophies and prizemoney from the Albany Agricultural Society. For more information on this great country series click HERE
VOLUNTEER NEWS
The Green Shirt Workshop aims to introduce new volunteers to pencilling and gear checking, and to create a social atmosphere for volunteers and officials to get to know one another. The evening will begin with an induction to pencilling and gear checking and then after a break with light refreshments, will follow with an open forum to discuss any issues and feedback regarding volunteering and officiating in equestrian sport. Without your feedback, we cannot improve anything. If there are any issues you would like raised at the forum please email: volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au SCHEDULE NCAS NCAS INTRODUCTORY 2 DAY COACHING WORKSHOPS (COMPULSORY) MONDAY/TUESDAY 10TH AND 11TH MARCH 2008 Venue TBA MONDAY/TUESDAY 11TH AND 12TH AUGUST 2008 Venue SEC NCAS LEVEL 1 TRAINING DAYS TBA NEXT COACHES UPDATE WORKSHOP MARCH 17TH VENUE SEC Guest Presenter LISA CHAMPION – Author of “Riding from the inside out”. More info to come. EFA National have release new updated Candidate information Packs.......[more] 2008 INTERSCHOOLS
The Handbook is now online. Click HERE to view. These will be sent to your Principals in the next ten days. The WAISEP Committee will be running an open Showjumping Competition Day on Monday March 3rd at the SEC on the Swan Valley Horse & PC Grounds to give children a further opportunity to gain two showjumping rounds at their required height for their competancy forms. Classes will be run from 45cm to 1.20m and full details wil be available on the Interschools website shortly. For all the latest news on the event for 2008 go the the Interschools Webpage - click HERE
GENERAL NEWS Horse Health & First Aid Workshop Run by Second Chance Horse Rescue Inc When: Saturday March 1st
Second Chance Horse Rescue’s Great Quiz Night 2008 When: Friday 22nd February Time: Doors open at 7pm, Quiz begins at 7:30 Where: Cost: $15 p/person, pre-booked Or $17 p/person on the night.Tables of 10 • WIN 5 nights family stay any Aspen Park Resort in • WIN $300 Photography shoot • Raffles with great prizes • Bar open with part proceeds to Second Chance • Australian Youth Latin Dance Champion couple providing Floorshow • Stand up comedian Quiz Master • Prizes for winning team, biggest losers, best dressed team, second place and many games throughout the night. Contact Jessie on 043 897 9017 for entry forms and payment details, or info@schrar.org. Sponsors and prizes by Aspen Park Resorts, Potshot Resort Exmouth, Herbalife by Janet Hellewell, Enjoyby Gemma Antonakis, Long Mach Café, Rick Cardy Massage, Hooked by Fern, Richard Saleeba, and many private donators !
WA's own Equestrian Magazine Hoofbeats needs a Show Scene Co-Ordinator
Expresions of Interest The Western Australian Horse Council is seeking to contract an experienced webpage designer to establish an integrated database and website of Horse Industry contacts, for the purpose of disseminating information, updates and bio-security procedures in the event of an emergency disease outbreak. The contract will include the registration of the domain name and establishment of a high speed and reliable service provider for the website. The website will allow for users to register and amend their contact details on-line and for quick email and SMS contact for all registered users of the site. In addition, this contract will include training of WAHC committee members to enable them to maintain and update the website/database. For further information or to lodge an Expression of Interest contact Western Australian Horse Council Chairwoman Diane Bennit per email at bennit@optusnet.com.au no later than Monday 18th February
Town of Victoria Park SPORTING WALK OF FAME – Nominations now open! Nominations are now open for the prestigious Sporting Walk of Fame, a new and exciting initiative developed by the Town of Nominations close 4.00pm Monday 31 March 2008. Any enquiries please contact the Town of
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