EFA WA E-News March 6th, 2008
Hi All, A reminder from the office - please make sure that you have renewed your perfomance cards before you go out and compete in official classes! In 2008 we THANK Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
EFA- Position Executive Officer of the Equestrian Federation of Australia, WA Branch Inc The EFA(WA) is seeking a committed, enthusiastic person to fill the full time position of Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board, the EO will be responsible for the overall operation of the organisation specifically managing the effective operation of the EFA(WA) staff, providing support to the Branch and Sub Committees, achieving budget objectives, developing strategic relationships with sponsors and Government departments, increasing the membership base through introducing effective initiatives and sound membership management. Applicants should possess:
For the application package, please contact Joanne Bastian on 0417 184 729 or email: jobastian@bigpond.com. Applications close Friday 28th March 2008
UWE Spenlen Clinic Due to some last minute cancellations some lessons & training tests– various weekday & weekend morning & afternoon times are available - Cost: 45 minute lesson $120 for Open Riders (+ $18 SEC ground service fee); 15 minute training tests Novice to GP (including review with Uwe) $30 including SEC Ground Service fee! All disciplines & all levels of training welcome! If you or someone you know would be interested in taking up this opportunity, please contact Uwe is formally an active dressage rider who has also been educated beside his real profession by renowned riding instructors at Warendorf and Münster. He holds an International Instructors Licence and is board member of the Dressage Committee of the German Judges Association (DRV). He is well-known for the clarity he brings to judging of dressage, his emphasis on the Training Scale (Scale of Education) as well as the focus on quality. He is admired of his efforts, over many years, to help improve Australian dressage scene, especially the younger generation.
PARA-EQUESTRIAN NEWS Last Friday the Para Equestrian Selection Trials for 2008 Paralympics were held at Brookleigh Equestrian Estate. Due to the EI outbreak, the International Qualifier which was initially to be held in As one of the judges, Sue Bright is also a Selector we were able to have 3 selectors – Pauline Perry [Tas. and Chairman], Sue Bright [Qld] and Val Mayger [WA] . In NSW there were two Selectors present and in The Western Australian Selection Trials proved to be a great success. Three qualified riders rode – Sharon Jarvis riding Odorado and The riders and the RDAWA Dressage Committee would like to thank all those members of the EFAWA and the RDAWA who came to support the riders. We had approximately 40 enthusiastic spectators and this really added a sense of occasion to the whole event. We would also like to thank Nikki Brooks and all at Brookleigh. They could not do enough to make the day the success it was. The Judges and the Selectors enjoyed a beautiful dinner at Stewart’s on Thursday night and on Friday, as the visitors were flying out in the afternoon to Selection Trials in NSW, Nikki organized lunch at Stewart’s, before they left. A number of the spectators took the opportunity to have a good day out and also lunched at Stewart’s. Thank you once again to everyone who supported our Para Equestrian riders. Watch this space for breaking news on the final selections for
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
Indoor Qualifier Leaderboard Series. Once again Noblewood Park Stud in partnership with Dressage WA Promotions Inc is generously sponsoring the 2008 Indoor Qualifier Leaderboard. The leaderboard will be in two sections. The EFA levels (Preliminary to Advanced) as one section and FEI levels in the second section (Prix St George to Grand Prix). Conditions of entry:· Horses must be registered with the EFA (WA) and hold a current Performance Card for dressage on the day of competition · Riders must be current financial members of the EFA (WA) · Only the same rider/horse combination can accumulate points · No maximum age restriction on horses will apply · Points can be gained at any of the events listed below · Points will be allocated after each IQ event as per 2008 Dressage Rules ie: 1st 6 points, 2nd 5 points, 3rd 4 points, 4th 3 points, 5th 2 points and 6th 1 point. · Equal placing will receive points as per 2008 Dressage Rules · Should there be more than one horse/rider combination in first place a count back will take place with the highest number of first places being the winner. If there is still a tie then the highest percentage will be the winner · The FEI winner will be the horse/rider combination to score the highest combined percentage at two IQ competition. · Horse/rider combinations must attend at least 2 IQ competitions to be eligible
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.
Gidgegannup & HEA Dressage Division Indoor Qualifier - 6 April 2008 Gidgegannup Showgrounds, Official – 1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.3, 5.3, PSG & Inter 1 $25.00 per test plus levies. Associate – 1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.3 $20.00 per test plus levies. Prizes for all levels. Closing date - 28 March 2008 Entries to – G & HEA Dressage Division, Enquiries to Marjory Stanger – 9295 1403 or 0407 089 056 – email – marjory.stanger@bigpond.com.au Bio-Security Form required on the day.
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 WASJA - March 9th at the SEC ..........Click HERE for further details. SEPENTINE JUMPING WEEKEND 29th and 30th March 2008 Two arenas both days. Graded classes, Maiden D, D and up. Training Rounds from 50cm Camping available-no power Social Golf on Friday Entries Close Monday 24th March 2008 Programs and entry form available: HERE 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 . Entry form will be available via the new website as of friday morning. Please go to www.showhorsewa.equestrian.org.au Judges/Riders Seminar A seminar with MarK Kenzig(NSW) will be held in the Ocean Room at the SEC on Monday the 14th April. All EFA judges are expected to attend and we urge as many competitors and other interested parties to attend. There will be a small cost of $10 and refreshments and nibbles will be provided. Could you please register your intention to attend by contacting Fiona Morgan on 0419847264. The format for the evening has not been finalised as we would like you to tell us what you would like to here! Ring craft and etiquette has been suggested, what else?? Introduction of the Showhorse levy The EFA WA Showhorse Committee have implemented a new levy as of 31/03/08. Please click HEREfor the full explanation, but in short this fund will help develop our sport into the future. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on 92862734 or 0418905003 or srobson@iinet.net.au . YR Squad The first clinic is to be held on March 29 at the SEC with Gillian Samuel as coach. Clinic forms have been sent out and you have until the 10th March to send or fax them in to the office. Vicki Chester and Kaye Forster will be in touch with you shortly after this date with your lesson groups and times. 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 have sent out forms this week. If you do not receive your form by early next week could you please contact Jenine in the office on 92961200.
Until next week....Steph
March 9th, Official/Unofficial Rings Judges: Anna Duffy (Official Ring), Paula McGregor (Unofficial) Measuring EFA/SHC Start: 9.00am
Henty Riding Club – Autumn Hacking Extravaganza 16th March at Garvey Road, Dardanup - Unofficial and Official show horse 4 rings, great prizes and money to be won - pre entries close on 9 march and programmes either on cavalletti or contact kellie hilbers on a/h 97315526 or 0417099962 or kdraper4@aapt.net.au
Wanneroo Horse & PC - Working Hunter Day - April 6th Program has now been released - Click Here for more info.
NCAS
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 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.
REMINDER - Do you present courses and seminars???? New & improved - PRESENTER TRAINING COURSE - Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th March - 6pm - 9pm - DSR , 246 Vincent St, Leederville The ASC Presenter Training Program provides a standard for the training of presenters and has been developed to provide an option for sporting organisations individual officials, coaches and administrators who wish to train or be updated in presenting skills, but do not want to pursue the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This course is subsidised by the Department of Sport & Recreation and costs ONLY $22 (inc. GST) to attend - Light supper and manual included! The modules for the course include:-
Numbers are limited and registrations are due on Wednesday 5th March - I have attached the registration form or alternatively it can be downloaded from the DSR website. If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact myself or Kate Lee - kate.lee@dsr.wa.gov.au 9492 9827
2008 INTERSCHOOLS
Entries are now OPEN! Go to www.nominate.com.au
Don’t miss out on all the fun …. It’s not all about the competition it’s about having a go! Thursday night is the Welcome Dinner and unmounted games in the indoor, Friday is dressage day and Friday night you will see a wonderful display of FEI level freestyles by our State Dressage Squad. Saturday is Showman day and Saturday night we have a Blue Light Disco. Sunday is Showjumping day with classes from 45cm to 1.20m. Spot prizes all weekend for things like “neatest stable row”, cosiest camp site, most polite students or helpful students etc etc. This year we are also running a Banner Competition for the best Supporters Banners made by students. They must be 1m x 1m and can be made of either paper/card or material. All of these banners will be displayed upstairs at the SEC and should make for a very colourful display. Reminder - You may only enter one rider/one horse for the Interschool Championships - this includes both the Eventing at Moora and the Championships. If you are intending to enter both days then it must be on the same horse.
Competency Forms - Due to the 20th March deadline being the day before Easter long weekend, Competency Forms can be faxed to the number on the form up until Monday 24th March. This will allow events held over Easter to be used for Competency. Forms received by post or fax on or after the 25th March will not be accepted. We are unable to make any further extensions to this date, as we need time after receiving the forms to check them against the entries, prior to draws being released, and programs printed
Banner Competition: Has your school started making your banner yet?
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
RDA NEWS Night at the Races The most fun you can have off the course 'Night at the Races' is the biggest fundraising event of the year for Riding for the Disabled Association of Western Australia (RDAWA). The evening offers a unique opportunity for guests to indulge in a wonderful night filled with fine dining, great wine and entertainment, whilst raising funds for a worthwhile organisation. Entertainment includes:
It is sure to be the most fun you can have off the course in 2008. The first 'Night at the Races' event was held last year and raised over $22,000 to help the association continue to provide therapeutic and recreational equestrian activities to people living with disabilities and special needs in WA. This years Night at the Races will be held on Saturday the 14th of June in the beautiful Southern Cross Ballroom at The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. With your help we aim to make 2008's event even BIGGER and BETTER For more information click Here or go to www.ridingdevelopsability.com www.nightattheraces.com.au Smiley’s Birthday Party – a fun day for kids of all ages to celebrate RDA and the work we do.
GENERAL NEWS
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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