EFA WA E-News Thursday June 5th, 2008
Sponsors are an integral part of the EFA and in 2008 we THANK the Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and
and we encourage you to support the people and businesses that suport you!
Horseland's June Stocktake Sale Starts TOMORROW! Click HERE to see the great specials on offer.
FROM THE EFA OFFICE
Early Bird Offers to those that renew their membership in June!
You should have received your Membership Renewal in the mail this week. 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 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES This event still requires pencillers and gear checkers. Jill Stanton Memorial Dressage Day – Serpentine H&PC: 22nd June This event requires dressage pencillers Showhorse Newcomers: 12th – 13th July This event requires show ring pencillers This event has an enormous variety of different roles!! They require helpers for setting up on the Friday and dismantling on the Monday. 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!! Night of Stars – 26th July: One person needed The Night of Stars needs people to man the doors. You get to see the action with dinner thrown in!!!
This complimentary online course may be ideal for you and comes courtesy of St John Ambulance. Spending 30 minutes online is all it takes to learn the basic first aid knowledge that could save another person's life. This FREE, fun and interactive course shows you how to recognise an unconscious person and provide basic first aid such as CPR, bleeding control and recovery position. You can complete the course at one time or go back to it at your own convenience. You even receive a certificate at the end. It will only take 30 minutes of your life to learn how to save another. Please let me know if you complete it & send me a copy of your certificate!! The Crash Course is free for a limited time so don't miss out and log on today (free offer ends 30 June 2008). Available via the St John website. https://www.ambulance.net.au/onlinecourse/login.asp
HIGH PERFORMANCE MID-YEAR SQUAD SELECTIONS EFAWA Jumping State Squad (proudly supported by BEATS – applications close 4pm July 9th Late reports/applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED – for more information please go to www.efawa.com.au EFAWA Horseland Young Rider Squad Members: A reminder that Squad Jackets are now available at the EFAWA office ALL SQUAD RIDERS: Please be sure to check the “Notices for Squad Riders” page of the EFAWA website on a regular basis (Sports, High Performance WA) for up-to-date information as to what’s happening with the Squad programs! EVENTING NEWS 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. 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, Royal Oak II and Meilland Troubadour VIP Balcony Seating @ $40 per table of 8 are SOLD OUT but general entry is FREE so come along and join us for an entertaining evening.
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.
Serpentine Horse and Pony Club Jill Stanton Memorial Dressage Day Sunday 22 June Off 1.4, 2.4, 3.4, 5.4 also FEI classes Entry $28 + levy Assoc 1.4, 2.4, 3.4 Entry $28 + levy ( also PCAWA classes 1.4, 2.4, 3.4) Prizes on all classes, Special prize for Prelim and Nov horse under 20 points Demonstrations, tradestalls See website for full details and entry forms www.serpentinehpc.com Entries close 10 Juneemail RobynBrown@comptermail.net 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. 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.
"The Wadyra 2008 Interclub Challenge is open to all dressage clubs. Riders will competing, using FEI tests it should be noted that there will be no age or height restrictions on this day. Queries to Theresa Marshall - 0407 078 081."
Swan Valley Dressage Association The Swan Valley Dressage Assoc is pleased to announce that JJ Fuchs has agreed to undertake the position of President/Chairperson of the club. We would like to officially welcome JJ to the club and wish him all the best.
Ammo Allwormer Pas De Deux Festival
SHOWJUMPING Olympic Jumping Selection in Nicol Taylor has sent us a report on the WA links at the show To read the report click HERE
Go Jump WA ! The inaugural edition of the EFA Showjumping Committee's weekly newsletter is available now. A huge THANKS to Marie Donovan for her ongoing commitment to this newletter and the sport of Jumping in gereral. To view this week's edition go HERE
Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club July 11th - 13th Programmes now available HERE
WASJA June 7th & 8th Draws available click HERE
Busselton Results from last weekend Click HERE
Results from May 25th show available HERE SRSC now has a direct link through the EFAWA Website. To get the programme, entry and disclaimer forms plus results,enter directly through the Events Calendar or the Email Blast. You can also access this information via the newly revamped Brookleigh website, www.brookleigh.com.au.
EFA WINTER GALA AND SADDLES PLUS NEWCOMERS PLEASE NOTE that there is an addition to the Newcomer events – with the inclusion of a Newcomer Show Hunter section .Anyone who has already entered the Newcomer Showhorse event who wishes to change over to the Newcomer Show hunter event can do so by e-mailing or phoning Nikki Chivers on showhorsewa@equestrian.org.au or 0408959286. See website for amended program. These additional classes will be held on the Saturday along with Show Hunter open classes. Appointed judges for the weekend are Wendy Hunt (SA) and Sharon Lewis-Tipping (VIC) . Programme Saturday 12th July – Showman qualifier , Lead Rein , Rider classes, Show Hunter Newcomer and Open Show Hunter classes . 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. Cheers , 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.
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
Kevin Sheedy Coaches Breakfast - Monday 30th June, 7am - 8.30pm, Bill Walker Room, Subiaco Oval. Cost $25. "Embracingand Leading Change & Managing your Athletes " Kevin will discuss the changing role of coaching - supporting the talent within your athletes; and key pieces of advice for coaches Further to the Diary Alert email from early May, please find attached the flyer and registration form for the Kevin Sheedy Coaches Breakfast We anticipate an enthusiastic response to this event, and places are limited. To ensure your place at the breakfast please send in your completed registration form with payment. Registrations will be taken on a "first come, first serve" basis. So get in early Click HERE for your registration Form
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
Sales Assistant Opportunity The Midland store is currently looking for a Sales Assistant. If you are interested in joining the Horeland Team please see the following advertisement - More
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
AHIC Survey Future Disease Control in the Australian Horse Industry The Equine Influenza outbreak hit the horse industry severly. The Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC) is continuing to research the horse industry and provide government with strategic advise on industry needs. This survey asks about how we should think about disease outbreaks in the future. This information will also be essential in making submissions to Governments about future disease response. Please complete the survey and submit your response to ensure that we include your voice in our representations Click HERE to view the survey
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