EFA WA E-News 28th February 2008
Hi All, Your Support is Needed TOMORROW! You are very warmly invited to attend the Paralympic Selection Trials at Brookleigh Equestrian Estate on Friday, February 29 commencing at 8.15am. Tests will be ridden at 15 minute intervals with the morning session finishing at approximately 10.30am. The afternoon session will commence at 12.00 noon and will finish at approximately 2.00pm. Due to the EI outbreak, the planned Selection Trials in
Spectators are requested to bring their own refreshments. OR maybe book for lunch at Stewart’s In 2008 we THANK Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
CLUBS Reminder Healthy Club Sponsorships applications close Friday 29th February 2008 Incorporated clubs playing in a recognised sporting competition over the 2008 winter season may apply for up to $2500 for initiatives to make their club safer, healthier and to train and educate volunteers. Sponsorship funds can be used to purchase items including first aid equipment, club safety equipment as well as training and coaching courses for volunteers and parents. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm, Friday February 29th 2008. Last Chance for Uwe ! there are only a few places left so get in quick and make the most of someone who is so highly respected in Dressage the world over. A few 45 minute private lessons are available March 4th-10th, and 13th-15th! Uwe will also be in Geraldton March 7th & 8th. For more information please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au
2 Day Gillian Rolton Eventing Clinic SEC – Saturday Dressage PC Grounds, Sunday Cross-Country on the Brigadoon course. Clinic full, but OBSERVERS WELCOME! For more information, please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au Thank you to the Department of Sport and Recreation for their support of this event! 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.
EVENTING NEWS
Go For 2 & 5 Capel Horse and Pony Club CAPEL CNC 29th & 30th March 2008 (Entries Close 12th March) Venue: Capel Equestrian Centre, Corner Goodwood & Warns Roads, Capel. Organiser: Mrs Jo Tucker – boroniaj@activ8.net.au Address: Capel Pony Club, Event Secretary: Mrs Jaqui Dahlstrom • No Dogs allowed on • Competitors must nominate a helper, no self help. Must be an EFA Member to ride.
CLASSES 1 CNC**, Test (B) **B, Entry$100,GF$5.50, EFA SF$27 2 CNC* (B),Test*B, Entry $90,GF $5.50, EFA SF $27 3 Pre Novice, Test 2.3,Entry $75,GF$5.50, EFA SF $27 4 Junior Pre Novice,Test 2.3, Entry $75 GF $5.50, EFASF $27 5 Preliminary Senior, Test 1.4, Entry $65, GF $5.50. EFA SF $22 6 Preliminary Junior, Test 1.4, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 7 Introductory Senior 1, Test 1.3, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 8 Introductory Junior 1, Test 1.3, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 9 Introductory Senior 2, Test 1.2, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 10 Introductory Junior 2, Test 1.2, Entry $65, GF $5.50, EFA SF $22 Please use official event entry form available on EFA website • Cheques to be made payable to Capel Horse & Pony Club. • No faxed or late entries will be accepted. • No starting times are available by phone. Times are available on www.ktrials.pas.com.au EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA ( • Withdrawals need to be notified to envelope with medical or vet certificate for refund. • Dinner (3 Course meal) on Saturday night $13 send with entries. STABLES / YARDS -We have 30 yards that will be used on a first come basis. Be prepared to make your own yards – not to be secured around trees. ACCOMMODATION - Camping – Capel Equestrian Centre
Riders Schedule and Entry Forms now available. Click HERE for further details
Dressage Judge Training - Please see details under Dressage Judges Taskforce below for upcoming Judge training. DRESSAGE TRANISITIONS OPEN DRESSAGE TRAINING DAY MARCH 16TH AT WALK TROT PREP 3, 1:2,1:4, 2:2, 2:4, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 5:2 $15.00 PER TEST TRANSITION MEMBERS $20.00 PER TEST NON MEMBERS ENTRIES CLOSE FRI 7TH MARCH OFFICIAL DRESSAGE ENTRY FORMS W/DISCLAIMER MUST BE USED ENTRIES TO HORSE EVENTS PARTICIPATION DECLARATION FORMS(EI) REQUIRED ON THE DAY ENQUIRIES TO 9495-1665 OR 9390 7241 Katanning Equestrian Association Inc. Official and Associate Dressage Competition Sunday 16th March, 2008 Katanning Equestrian Grounds at Katanning Leisure Centre Tests: Prep. 1, , Preliminary 1.2, Novice 2.2, Elementary 3.2 and Medium 4.2 (training only) Rosettes & prizes for most points in each category and ribbons for all classes. Judges, Liz Watkins and Liz Nicholson Details and entry forms are posted on the Katanning Equestrian Web site: www.katanning.equestrian.org.au. For enquiries please call Wendy Bessell-Browne on 98 228012 or Vicki Sukiennik on 98 211816. Perth Dressage Club - Official and Associate Competition March 22nd at Walliston PC Grounds. Entries close March 13th. Tests: Official Medium 4.4 & Advanced 5.4 Associate 1.4, 2.4 and 3.4. Trainging tests for Members. Click HERE for further information.
Nominations are now open for the PSG Challenge 2008. This competiton is open to horses between the age of 7 and 11 years. For rules and conditions of entry see Dressage Rules 2008 section 8.12 - 8.19 Qualifing events for 2008 are as follows: SVDC April DAWA May State Dressage Championships June Southern Solstice June To nominate rider/horse combination please email Nadine Herbert at cpchantl@bigpond.net.au before 1 May 2008.
Dressage Judges Taskforce
The New Dressage rule books are now available at the EFAWA office and will also be available at the up and coming Judges Seminars and Workshops. The cost is $25.00 if you need them posting this will be extra
F Level Seminar 15th March Wendy Barker will be convening this Seminar venue is Foxwood Farm The plan is, this will be in 2 parts – this is the first part and will focus on Novice level. Cost $30.00, or judges at this level free Contact Chris for more info 0421 728 981 C-D Seminar – 19th & 20th April Maria Schwennesen will be taking this seminar at Foxwood Farm A-B Seminar – tentatively 31 May & 1 June We are yet to confirm this date, tentatively, Ginny Creed will be taking this seminar. H-E-F Seminar – the second on 27 July Wendy Barker will be convening this seminar at Brookleigh Equestrian Centre The second E-F date will focus more on Elementary work. Please Note: Anyone wanting to upgrade to elementary must attend both E and F Seminars
SHOWJUMPING Congrautulations to Chad! The National Dressage and Jumping Selectors have named the riders to represent Australia at the Tri-Nations Cup on 5-9 March 2008 at the Horse of the Year Show in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand and this list includes WA's Chad Donovan. See news item in General News for the full details. WASJA - March 9th at the SEC Entries close February 29th ...... Click HERE for further details.
WAISEP Committee (Interschools) are running an Open Showjumping Day at Swan Valley Pony Club on Monday March 3rd. Classes will be offered from 45cm to 1.2m. Click HERE for further details.
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.
SHOWHORSE NEWS
Novice/Intermediate Day Our first event of the year! This will be held on April 13, at the SEC. We have a full program with adults on ponies and and unofficial program. Mark Kenzig (NSW) and Rachel Lawrie (SA) will be judging the official rings with Melita Harmer judging the unofficial. Without helpers we can't run an event! If anyone is willing to spend some time either marshaling, pencilling or running coffees, please contact Jo Endersby on 0407196487 or Steph Robson on 0418905003 or srobson@iinet.net.au . Introduction of the Showhorse levy YR Squad The first clinic is to be held on March 29 at the SEC with Gillian Samuel as coach. Clinic forms were sent out last week and you have until the 10th March to send or fax them in to the office. State Squad We are very privileged to have Dr Victoria Hamilton as our State coach. Vicky will be coaching at all clinics except the April and July. Jenine DIlts from the EFA office will be sending forms out to everyone next week. If you do not receive your form by the end of the week could you please contact Jenine in the office on 92961200. Until next week....Steph Official/Unofficial Rings Judges: Anna Duffy (Official Ring), Paula McGregor (Unofficial) Measuring EFA/SHC Start: 9.00am
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INTRODUCTORY Coaching CLINIC (2 DAY CLINIC) To be held at BROOKLEIGH ESTATE 10th 11th March 2008 Enrolment by: 5.3.08 Cost per 2 day clinic $275.00 Click HERE for enrolment form. NCAS INTRODUCTORY 2 DAY COACHING WORKSHOPS (COMPULSORY) MONDAY/TUESDAY 10TH AND 11TH MARCH 2008 Venue Brookleigh (see above) 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.
Coach Educator and SSTA Seminar The Coach Educator and SSTA Seminar will be held in
Dressage Judge Training - Please see details under Dressage Judges Taskforce above for upcoming judge training. Department of Sport & Recreation - Coaching and Officiating
Dear Coaches, Officials and Administrators Just a reminder that the Presenter Training Course and the Beginning Coaching Course will be conducted in March as follows:- Presenter Training Course - Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th March - 6 - 9pm both nights Venue - DSR, Registration forms to be sent to DSR Registration form can be downloaded:- http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.62653020:STANDARD::pc=PC_124 & http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.62653020:STANDARD::pc=PC_60248 Beginning Coaching Course - Sunday 16th March - 8.45 - 4.30pm Venue- DSR, Registration forms to be sent to Registration form can be downloaded:- http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.62653020:STANDARD::pc=PC_126 OFFICIALS BREAKFAST - Wednesday 23rd April The first Officials Breakfast for 2008 will be held at the Bill Walker Room at Subiaco Oval on Wednesday 23rd April - please note this in your diary. Flyer and registration forms will be sent out soon. Please go to the website to find information regarding other upcoming General Principles courses and workshops. Tel: (08) 9492 9760 Fax: (08) 9492 9711 Web: www.dsr.wa.gov.au The Department of Sport & Recreation 2008 Regional Coach / Official Scholarships are now open! What can the funding be used for? Scholarships are provided for costs associated with accessing development opportunities eg: attended accredited courses, workshops / seminars, mentoring opportunities, state and national competitions, special coach / official sessions, etc. Applicants must provide a detailed program of their activities for the scholarship period. More information and Application forms can be accessed from the DSR website www.dsr.wa.gov.au and from Regional DSR Offices. Closing Date Applications MUST be lodged with the Coach/Officials nearest DSR Regional Office by 5pm Friday 28th March 2008. 2008 INTERSCHOOLS
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN - go to www.nominate.com.au
Banner Competition: This year we are introducing a School Support Banner compeitition. Banners are to be made by students at competing schools and are to be 1m square in size and be made of either cloth or paper style material. We will be offering prizes to both Primary and Secondary schools so get your school art departments involved and lets see some great banners. These will all be displayed together upstairs in the indoor arena and should make for quite a colorful sight.
Jumping Competancy Forms - don't forget we are running an open competition on March 3rd at the Swan Valley PC grounds at the back of the SEC. Bring your form along have it signed and then you may leave the form with us! Don't forget to fill in and bring a Bio-Security Form.
Merchandise -Hats, Shirts and Lanyards will be available this year. We are in the process of ordering fantastic stylish new shirts for interschools. These will be available online with your entry form and will also be on sale over the Interschools weekend. Shirts will be available for $30 and proffits from the sale of these shirts will go directly to help send out WA team to the Nationals.
Trade Stands - If you have an equine related business or know someone who does then please be aware that we will be running an extensive Trade Village at this years event. We hope to have lots of shops and exhibits for you to wander through and BUY from! If you would like further information please contact Ronnie Lawrence ronnie@ffw.com.au or jmoon@bigpond.net.au For all the latest news on the event for 2008 go the the Interschools Webpage - click HERE
SEC NEWS GROUNDS MANAGER & GROUND STAFF REQUIRED At the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon. Contact; Centre Manager 9296 1200 or email jennine@efawa.com.au for Job Descriptions. Applications Close 14 March 2008 Dressage Indoor Training Day - March 18th. $18 for 15min, arena fully set up, ride any test you like. To book contact Jennine on 92961200
GENERAL NEWS
HORSE INDUSTRY OBJECTS TO PAYING FOR EI The Australian Horse Industry Council opposes the horse industry contributing to the cost of the recent EI emergency response. At its meeting today the Board of the Australian Horse Industry Council unanimously agreed that it was opposed to horse owners paying the $100 million bill for the current EI outbreak. The AHIC has been involved in the Callinan Inquiry and is awaiting its outcomes. This should provide the basis of any decisions on EI. A recent AHIC economic impact survey showed that the whole industry has been hit by this epidemic. It is feared that many small organisations, businesses and individuals will suffer if required to pay this levy and it would cause many breed societies to close their doors. After years of industry consultation, the AHIC supports the concept of the imposition of an industry levy to help fund emergency disease responses. However, while it is appropriate in principle to have industry pay for a response to an exotic disease, this process must be equitable and fair in its implementation. There are a number of draft levy Bills currently before the Federal Parliament. The AHIC is currently consulting with its members and the broader horse community to determine their responses to the details contained in these bills. The AHIC is a national peak body representing the Australian horse industry. It is a not-for-profit organisation designed to represent the interests of horses and horse owners across all sectors.
Do you know someone aged between 13 and 25 years or a youth group that has done or continues to do fantastic work for our equestrian community? If you do then why not nominate them for the WA Governments 2008 Youth Awards. There are a range of awards on offer and if your nominee is named the WA Young Person of the Year they will win a trip to Europe courtessy of Singapore Airlines. Nominations close on February 29th and more information and nomination forms are available from www.childrenandyouth.wa.gov.au
EI Seminars Attention Event Organisers ! EI - Are you prepared! Workshops are being conducted around WA to inform clubs and organisers about implications and developing specific plans in case of an outbreak These seminars are fully supported by the EFA WA and WA Horse Council. Please click HERE for futher information
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18th - 20th April 2008 at the SEC.
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2008 WA Youth Awards
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