EFA WA E-News Thursday May 29th, 2008
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FROM THE EFA OFFICE It’s that time of year again members…. Yes, Membership renewal!! You should find your renewal notice in the mail within the next couple of days. Thanks go out to those volunteers who helped get the envelopes “stuffed” and out in the mail so promptly. We are offering an EARLY-BIRD FEE to all current EFAWA members who pay their membership fees between 1st and 30th June 2008. Please check the website for these fees. We encourage you all to renew online as it is fast, hassle free and paper friendly to the environment!!! Please remember when renewing online to make sure that you check your full details (postal address, telephone numbers, email) to ensure they are current and up to date – we also ask that you pay particular notice to your email addresses – check they are correct and make amendments where appropriate. To those renewing through snail mail, please ensure that you WRITE your changes CLEARLY. Student members must please remember to forward a copy of their current student card to the office to receive the full “student membership benefits”. Thank you for your continued support of the EFA and we look forward to another year ahead.
EFA VOLUNTEERS
VERY INTERESTING READING! The Volunteer Survey results are in and Jess's report makes for fascinating reading. If you are involved in a club running events then this report is compulsory viewing. Click HERE to view the report
Upcoming Volunteering Opportunities WASJA showjumping at the SEC - 7th/8th June Needs people to pick up poles and Requires Gear Checkers, Pencillers and Marshalls Jill Stanton Memorial Dressage Day – Serpentine H&PC: 22nd June Needs pencillers Showhorse Newcomers: 12th – 13th July Requires ring pencillers and marshalls Requires helpers for setting up on the Friday and dismantling on the Monday. During the event they will also require the usual dressage pencillers, gear checkers and jump judges but also people to run refreshments to and fro and also people to help with the admin in the eventing office!! If you are interested in putting back into the sport and lending a hand at any of these events then please contact Jess at volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au or 9296 1200 or at home at equestricare@hotmail.com / 0407 850 033.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
General Reminder: Squad Selection time is fast approaching! It is recommended that any current Squad rider or persons who hope to be selected/apply click the following link and review the necessary Squad criteria for their sport; please click here for more information: http://www.efawa.com.au/default.asp?MenuID=Sports/14220/339/,High_Performance_WA/14261/9522/ Jumping (State & Horseland Young Rider Squad) & all Dressage Squads close 4pm Friday June 20th It is also recommended that all current squad members and new applicants wait until all possible results for 2008 are achieved prior to submitting their reports/applications and that as much pertinent information as possible, in relation to the Squad criteria, is included. Squad contracts and medical forms will only be required from those riders remaining/accepted onto the Squad and will be mailed out following selection. For more information, please click the “Notices for Squad Riders” page or email the High Performance Manager at squads@efawa.com.au BEATS: CONGRATULATIONS to the following Prestige Loans and Healthway Go for 2 & 5 BEATS (BE Active Training Squad) members who turned out fantastic results at the Landmark Midvale Brigadoon CNC: Emma Stent, Katelyn Prendiville, Lucinda Bunning, Laura Sewell, Fraser Bower, Courtenay Bombara, Emily Gray, Rebecca Gordon, Tahlia Baxter, Shaun Lonergan, and Ashleigh Casey. WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!
EVENTING NEWS Prestige Loans Wooroloo FEI 3DE and Preliminary and Intro 1 ODE 31st May - 2nd June.
Our website is now up and running so all entry forms, check lists and the schedule can be down loaded from : http://web.mac.com/perthhorsetrials
EFA WA - Eventing Officials Seminar May 30th, June 1st & 2nd at Perth Horse Trials FEI CCI*, CCI* and CCN Pre Novice National 3DE. This seminar is open to all interested in officiating at Horse Trails and will run during the horse trails. Particiapants will learn about the roles of officials with input from International XC course designer Wayne Copping as well as other presenters. Expressions of interest please to Lorie at the EFA Office. 92961200.
SOUTH WEST HORSE TRIALS CLUB Presents for 2008 Saturday: Sunday: Voted “2007 EFA Event Of The Year” ***Spectators FREE*** PCAWA “D”&“C” classes through to CNC 3*** Prize money & prizes galore!! Trade stands & food vans – Fri to Sun. Saturday night dinner function. Action packed weekend from start to Finish! Contact: Terri MClure - 04 18 265 900; Sue Ellis - 04 09 295 505
DRESSAGE Narrogin Dressage Championships June 7th & 8th, IQ, Open and Associate Classes. Entries Close May 30th. See Entry details HERE Enquiries neainc@westnet.com.au
Prestige Loans, Go For 2 & 5 State Dressage Championships - June 14th & 15th.
Great entries have been received! eg. 21 Teams have entered so we are looking forward to great weekend. Don't forget Saturday Night Freestyle Night with displays by the imported stallions Don Phillino and Royal Oak II. VIP Balcony Seating @ $40 per table of 8 are selling fast - see attached flyer HERE Contact Jacqui on 0417 124352 or jmoon@bigpond.net.au to book your table. Trade Stand Opportunities If your business is horses and anything to do with dressage then here is a great deal for you!We are offering businesses trade space at this prestigious event. This may be inside or out, which ever you would like and in return all we ask is for a prize donation! This is a great opportunity for you to reach your target audience! Contact Jacqui on 95783717 or jmoon@bigpond.net.au We have 10 companies already on board so why not come and join us!
Volunteers Needed for the States - With such great entries it now means we need more help! If you have a few hours to spare please contact parna@bigpond.com . You will be looked after with our special Volunteer packs and you will be paid. It's not much but we like you to know that you are appreciated!
2008 Dressage Performance Medals Now Available! If riders have qualifying percentages, you should send in your applications for a performance medal as soon as you have the three qualifying scores. Applications are taken all year and the cut off point is December 31st. See HERE for further details. DRESSAGE WA PROMOTIONS INC 2008 INDOOR FINALS QUALIFIER RESULTS Congratulations to the following riders who have qualified for the Indoor Finals at Swan Valley Dressage Association held on 18th May. The horse/rider combinations that have qualified are: Preliminary Tracey Spackman & Belstone Matisse Novice Tracey Spackman & AEA Benetton Elementary Melita Harmer & Excelsior Athlete Medium Shona Nelson & Izar Advanced Phillippa Ong & Fabio These riders will receive an invitation to compete at the September finals closer to the date of the competition. FEI riders will also receive invitation letters closer to the finals. See EFA website for list of qualified riders to date. Don’t forget to check out the
WADYRA (WA Dressage Young Rider Association) is holding its second Interclub Dressage Challenge. This event is being held on October 19th 2008 and is open to all Dressage Clubs. This event will be using FEI Tests and Clubs may enter up to three teams consisting of two Child, one Pony and one Junior test. Entry Forms, Commentary Forms, a Test Explanation Sheet, a Flier and copies of the tests can be found on via the calender link. Rosettes will be awarded with the winning team receiving rugs donated by Trenton Park Warmblood Stud and Equestrian Centre. Queries to Theresa Marshall 0407 078 081
DRESSAGE JUDGES TASKFORCE National Rider Survey - Deadline now extended! The ADC and NDJC have decided to conduct the same survey again this year and this was foreshadowed in the summary of the ADC meeting held in February 2008. The survey questions are the same as they were in 2006 so that we can compare the results and assess whether or not the strategies that were put in place have been effective. Completed questionnaires are to be returned to me no later than 31st July 2008. I will collate the responses and send them out to each state for their information. Click HERE for questionaire.
SHOWJUMPING
Horserail This weekend event will be held at the Pony Club grounds located at Rugs Kindly Donated by Belinda & Graham Yuill – Horseland Bunbury Draws available HERE
Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club July 11th - 13th Programmes now available HERE
WASJA June 7th & 8th Program and Entry forms now available Click HERE
Busselton H&PC, EFA Showjumping Committee and Perth Horse Trials present - Course Designer’s Seminar with John Wilsher. 1. Busselton Horse & Pony Club will by holding a course designing seminar with visiting International Course Designer John Wilsher in conjunction with their 2 day Gala Showjumping fixture on the 31st May & 1st June. The course will include all levels of course design from beginners competitions to international classes. 2. The EFA WA Jumping committee will also be holding a one day seminar with John Wilsher at the State Equestrian Centre Brigadoon on the Monday 2nd June in conjunction with the Jumping section of Perth Horse Trials 3 Day Event. All current and prospective course designers, riders, parents and interested persons are encouraged to attend this outstanding opportunity to learn from one of More info and Entry Form HERE Results, Programmes and Entry forms now available directly online through the EFAWA website The rain held off and the Club's second show at Brookleigh on Sunday, 25 May was another success, with competitors coming from as far as
WINTER GALA AND SADDLES PLUS NEWCOMERS Saturday 12th July – Showman qualifier , Lead Rein , Rider classes and Show Hunter . Sunday 13th July – Show horse 2 Ring Circus and Newcomers . Please note that all entries are PRE–ENTERED with closing date 28th June . Entry forms and program available on website – www.showhorsewa.equestrian.org.au. Programmes and Entry forms are also available from Saddles Plus. Congratulations to all those who were successful at the Show Horse Classic and Europa Gift last weekend .The feedback from the judges , Catherine Gale and Roger Fitzharding was extremely positive . They were extremely impressed with the quality and presentation of our show horse , in particular , the small Galloways with Catherine Gale commenting that not only would she like to take half a dozen home , but also that many would stand up to the best in the eastern states ! I think that I speak on behalf of all our competitors in sending a very special congratulation to Lisa and Chloe Vince and Bawarra Pizicatto (Sid) who was beautifully ridden by Chloe to take out the Small Galloway Championship and Supreme Ridden over 14 hands. Knowing the heartbreak that the Vince family have endured recently , on announcement of Chloe’s win I don’t think there was a dry eye anywhere in sight .Well done Chloe – how fantastic that both last year’s and this year’s Small Galloway winners were both ridden by children. Go our kids ! – you are doing us proud .Keep up the good work. Most would have received their Perth Royal Show schedules in the post this week . Please take note that closing date for Breed section is 4.00pm FRIDAY 20th JUNE , and for Horse in Action , 4.00pm MONDAY 7th JULY .If you are still chasing some points , there are only 6 more show weekends before the qualifying period ends . Please make sure that the qualifying shows are being judged by an official EFA/SHC judge otherwise the points will not count. Happy riding . Keep smiling. Fiona Morgan
Expressions of Interest from TRAINEE COACHES “Have you nearly finished you level 1 workbook?” “Will you be needing to sit your written and practical exam at the end of the year?” Please inform Jan Jankowski at the EFA office (leave a phone message if necessary) Interstate Examiner needs to be booked and a date set, so please let me know. 08 9296 1200 ext 5. Also if you are intending to attend the next INTRODUCTORY COACHES CLINIC IN AUGUST. Please let Jan Know.
Click HERE for web link. Good luck to the 13 riders that have entered, it should be a great weekend.
RDA Fundraiser - "ANight at the Races - the most fun fun you can have off the course" This is the main RDA fundraiser for the year and this year it is on June 14th, at the Southern Cross Gala Ballroom, The Esplanade Hotel, Freemantle. There are great guests, prizes and a charity auction. Click HERE to read the latest Newsletter all about the event.
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & RECREATION NEWS THE SPORT & RECREATION CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM aims to equip participants with a better understanding of the sport and recreation industry, increased leadership skills and improved industry networks. There are three exciting packages to choose from Futures Package Offered to six students enrolled in at least a certificate III or first year sport and recreation related course. Students receive the following package: • Attendance at a national industry conference in • Attendance at the DSR Active conference • Career consultation with a current industry leader • A career mentor discussion with a current industry leader • An opportunity to be involved in a sport and recreation peak body of their choice • Framed certificate Emerging Professionals Package Offered to six employees who have worked in the sport and recreation industry for a maximum of five years. Recipients receive the following package: • Attendance at a national industry conference in • Attendance at the DSR Active conference • Career consultation with a current industry leader • A career mentor discussion with a current industry leader • An opportunity to be involved in a sport and recreation peak body of their choice • Framed certificate Recreation The mentor process will ensure the exchange of skills, knowledge and expertise. Employees will receive the following package: • Mentoring sessions over a six month period • Attendance at the DSR Active conference • An opportunity to be involved with a peak body of their choice • Framed certificate Applications close 4pm June 20 2008. Successful applicants will be informed by July 25 2008. For further information or to obtain an application package please contact Elisabeth Bradshaw on 9492 9719 or email elisabeth.bradshaw@dsr.wa.gov.au
Equine Shiatsu & Acupuncture (Lecturer) Tom Ebejer from the is coming to Busselton June 19th – 23rd to run practical units in Equine Shiatsu & Acupuncture Enquiries to: Peta White (08) 9753 1202
NAGMART PROMOTION Win a trip to Equitana! I'm sure we would all love to win a trip to this fabulous event. Each year it just gets bigger and bigger with more stands, entertainment and competitions. Because of last years cancellation due to EI we can be sure that this year's event will be bigger and better than ever. For your chance to be the lucky recipient of a free trip to Equitana click HERE
BATES Releases the new CAIR GIRTHS! The world’s leading performance system in saddles is now available in girths! Utilising the CAIR cushion technology in girths provides the world’s first true solution to relieving girth pain through evenly distributing pressure over a larger bearing area, thus increasing the comfort and performance of your horse. Until now, girth pain is something all riders and vets have been prepared to accept as an unfortunate, but necessary consequence of riding horses. Research has identified that girths can negatively affect a horse due to the pressure placed on their sternum. This concentrated pressure not only causes discomfort for the horse but can also adversely impact their athletic performance. Girths with CAIR have been scientifically proven to dramatically improve your horses comfort and performance by: • Evenly distributing pressure. • Dispersing pressure over a larger bearing area. • Fluidly working with the horses muscles. • Providing symmetrical give for your horse’s expanding chest. • Being anatomically shaped for improved freedom of movement. Renowned The CAIR Cushion System is patented worldwide and exclusive to Bates and Wintec. For further Available from Horseland and other leading saddleries.
Honours research : Pasture Management in WA A member is doing her Honours research on the "Management of horse pastures in WA". All she asks is that you take a few minutes and fill out a quick questionnaire, then send it to andrea.mckay@student.curtin.edu.au This is the sought of study that in the long term will produce more knowledge and education for us all on pasture management. So please take a minute to fill in and return the questionnaire to Andrea. Click HERE for questionnaire.
We have two more workshops scheduled for june/july to be held At brookleigh equestrian centre. Basic massage workshop – 28th June at brookleigh equestrian centre Intermediate massage workshop – 5th July at brrokleigh equestrian centre Understanding your horse w’shop – venue & date tba Book now, places fill quickly!! www.equestricare.com.au
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