EFAWA e-news Thursday 12th June 2008
EFAWA You-Tube of the Week: "Olympic Equestrian Team overcome horse flu hurdle" www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2007/s2264156.htm Click the above link to see the 7.30 Report on Australia's Olympic hopefuls including Sonja Johnson and Ringwould Jaguar and how the Equine Influenze has effected their Olympic preparation.
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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. Student members must please remember to forward a copy of their current student card to the office to receive the full “student membership benefits”.
News from EFA National Federal Agriculture Minister Tony Burke announced today that the Government has decided against imposing a levy on the horse industry to recover its share of the $342 million spent on eradicating the virus and financial assistance. To view full article click HERE
Attention Clubs - Funding Information How to win the MOST GRANTS EVER for your Community Organisation – Our Community, the Funding Experts. For more information click HERE.
Saddleworld Representatives Visiting Perth Representatives of the long established Saddleworld group are currently visiting Perth looking to establish a new presence in Western Australia. The Saddleworld brand is well known in Western Australia and until recently had a strong local presence in several locations. Saddleworld began in 1986 and is now a strong group of forty eight independently owned retail stores specialising in saddlery & associated equestrian products. Saddleworld’s head office and warehouse is situated in Bendigo, Victoria and services its stores by sourcing products from Australia and around the world as well as offering many support services, such as accounting and marketing. Saddleworld has a strong affiliation with manufacturers of some of the world’s best equestrian products such as, Kieffer, Pessoa, Trainers, and Professional’s Choice and has spent many years developing its house brands, Grainge and Eurohunter, as well as stocking many other household names. Amongst Saddleworld store owners there are many accredited Saddle fitters and many who are personally involved in the equestrian community through riding, competing, training, coaching or as ‘horsey’ parents. Saddleworld also sponsors many events and organizations such as, The Saddleworld Dressage Festival, The Australian Youth Showjumping Festival and The Pony Club Association of Victoria and riders including Gill Rolton, Steve Jefferys, Judy Dierks, Mary Hanna, Megan Jones, Di Jenkyn, Sue-Ellen Lovett, Shane Davidson and Kim Cameron. Saddleworld as yet have not yet disclosed details of any new locations in Western Australia but hope to make an announcement in the near future. "As yet Saddleworld are not in a position to formally announce any new members in Western Australia.It is fair to say however that we have been in discussions for several months with a prominent local store.Representatives of this store visited Saddleworld stores on the East Coast last month as well as meeting with Saddleworld Board members and visiting Bendigo head office. Located in a key area that is seen as a high priority area to re-establish the Saddleworld brand in Western Australia we are hoping to finalise discussions within the next few days. We are very excited to have arguably the most progressive and dynamic store in Western Australia looking to join our group. With their commitment to quality products, top class customer service and their growing prominence in the marketplace it can only bring great benefit to the valued clientele of Saddleworld in Western Australia"
EFA VOLUNTEERS
HORSEMENS ENCOURAGEMENT DAY – 15th June This event is in desperate need of three pencillers (no experience required) to pencil for encouragement tests. If you are available from 9am – 12 on Sunday please contact me ASAP on 0407 850 033 / equestricare@hotmail.com or Sharon Joyce on 9296 1753 / balway@bigpond.com.au. OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS Showhorse Newcomers - 12th – 13th July They will need show ring pencillers and marshalls. Jill Stanton Memorial Dressage Day – Serpentine H&PC - 22nd June This event still needs a couple of pencillers. Harvey 2DE - 18th – 21st July They require 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!! WASJA – 2nd – 3rd Aug This event will need gate marshalls and people to pick up poles If you are interested in helping out at any of these events then please contact Jessica on volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au or on 0407 850 033
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HIGH PERFORMANCE Eventing & Show Horse MID-YEAR reports & applications due TOMORROW for EFAWA & Saddles Plus State Show Horse Squad, and Eventing State, Horseland Young Riders, and Development Squads. All reports/applications MUST be into the EFAWA office no later than 4pm or will not be accepted! (please include info on Dressage & Jumping here, as per previous blast) ATTENTION ALL HORSELAND JUMPING, EVENTING, and DRESSAGE YOUNG RIDER SQUAD MEMBERS: Your jackets are available at the EFAWA office. Please contact Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au to make arrangements for pickup! Jumping Attention all EFAWA Jumping State Squad Riders (proudly supported by Noblewood Park) June 28th & 29th Rod Brown clinic details will be emailed shortly. If you have not yet RSVP’d, please ensure you call 9296 1200 or email squads@efawa.com.au to reserve your lesson. All EFAWA Horseland Jumping State Young Rider Squad members: Please RSVP to squads@efawa.com.au as soon as possible to reserve your lesson on June 28th at the SEC. Upcoming clinics: July 19th & 20th with Colleen Brook Dressage CONGRATULATIONS to Joanne Fowler on her successful application to the Department of Sport & Recreations High Performance Officiating Scholarships 2008/2009! Well done Joanne! All EFAWA Horseland Dressage Young Riders: next clinic Saturday June 21st – please RSVP to Jenine as soon as possible Upcoming clinics: July 12th – EFAWA Horseland Dressage State Young Riders Squad July 18th -20th Squad/Open clinic with Diane Jenkyn Eventing Upcoming clinics: July 10th-11th Squad/Open clinic with Craig Barrett August 2nd & 3rd Squad/Open clinic with Gillian Rolton Show Horse All EFAWA & Saddles Plus State Show Horse Squad Riders: next clinic Sunday June 29th , please send registration form to Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au as soon as possible to reserve your place All EFAWA & Oakford Stockfeeds Show Horse Development Squad Riders: next clinic Saturday June 28th, please send registration form to Jenine at squads@efawa.com.au as soon as possible to reserve your place Upcoming clinics: July 14th & 15th – Show Horse Development Squad/Open clinic with Elizabeth Hunt
EVENTING NEWS
FEI NEWS - 06/06/2008 - New Eventing Rule in Place for the Olympic Games The IOC and the FEI Bureau have approved the proposal of the FEI Eventing Committee and Safety Sub-Committee regarding a change of rule for Eventing to apply for all events as of 1 August 2008 including the Olympic Games. Report on 2008 Wooroloo 3DE The “Prestige Loans” 2008 Wooroloo 3DE International Three Day Event, was held over the recent long weekend at the SEC and Wooroloo Prison Farm. Unfortunately, with Sonja and Deon away campaigning in the eastern states there were insufficient entries for the CIC***. We shall be keeping our fingers crossed for Sonja and Jag on 4th July, when the Olympic Eventing team will be announced. Although, the CCI** had the same amount of starters as last year, the entries in all other classes increased from 2007, which was great. Click HERE to see full Report.
Craig Barrett Clinic 7th, 8th & 9th July 2008 For further information please contact PollyAnn Huntington: 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
MAHOGANY 1997 – 2008 It has been overwhelming to receive so many e-mails, cards, phone calls, flowers and sms messages from so many people from many corners of the world offering their condolences and well wishes which I must say along with the support of my friends, family and workmates has been tremendously comforting and helpful to get through a very difficult time. For that I am very grateful to all of you It has been a very sad time and a loss creating an emptiness far greater than one would have ever imagined….. however .. life must go on so I have made myself busy, at work as well as poor Rocky coping a pounding every morning in an effort to fill the shoes of our mate. Moggs was an awesome horse who taught me an amazing amount not just about the training of a dressage horse but also understanding horses in general. If nothing else I owe it to him to continue this learning, something that I have grown to love so have made the decision to take it to the next level and have booked myself a flight to Germany next week where I have been very fortunate to secure a riding position in a very large stable. I would also like to thank the many people that have been involved and helped in so many ways on the wonderful journey and experiences that I shared with Moggs. These people know who they are and I thank each and every one of you for your contribution towards one of my greatest lifetime experiences which I shared with an amazing creature. As much as we had so much unfinished business and he was taken long before he reached his pinnacle I strongly believe everything happens for a reason and choose to think he stepped aside for me to continue on the journey that he started and to make way for opportunities that would possibly not have otherwise evolved.  
Prestige Loans, Go For 2 & 5 State Dressage Championships - June 14th & 15th.
Draws available click HERE. Come and see the States best riders in action this weekend at the SEC. We have a huge Trade Village of 12 shops for you to explore! (and spend your money). Saturday Night come and join us for Freestyle Night and Stallion Presentations. See Royal Oak II, Don Philino & Meilland Troubadour strut their stuff. General admission is FREE. Cafe and Bar will be open. Night Programme information HERE. Riders Please Note: Upon arrival please check for scratchings that will be posted on the Notice Board outside the Marshall's Office. Also make sure you bring a signed EI Declaration Form to be presented when collecting Rider's bags.
Volunteers Needed for the States We still need some more help, email parna@bigpond.com . You will be looked after with our special Volunteer packs and you will be FED and PAID. It's not much but we like you to know that you are appreciated!
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 www.serpentinehpc.com email RobynBrown@comptermail.net Kalamunda Dressage Association Inc. Autumn Series – Sunday 20th July 2008 (2nd day: 20th July, 3rd day: 31st August) Pickering Brook Sports Club, Associate and Unofficial: Prep 2, 1.2, 2.2, 3.2 Unofficial Novice test may be ridden in sitting or rising trot without penalty. $20.00 per test plus levies. Ribbons. Rugs/ prizes at end of series. Closing date – Thursday 10th July 2008 Entries to – KDA Autumn Series, C/- 6 Bongiovanni Court, Lesmurdie WA 6076 Enquiries to Sandy Taylor – 9454-8620 or 0423 551 577 or email Details and entry forms available on KDA web site: www.kda.org.au. Bio-Security Form required on the day. 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."
Ammo Allwormer Pas De Deux Festival
Olympic Jumping Selections The final jumping selection event is on this weekend - the events to count are on the Friday and Sunday. The website link is: www.csi-aach.de/index1.htm Swan River Showjumping Club (SRSJC) Next show is at Brookleigh on Sunday, 22 June. Download programme and entry form HERE You can now access SRSC programmes, entry forms and results directly through the EFAWA calendar or weekly email blast. Results from May 25th show now available HERE. Swan River Showjumping classes start at 90cm, with separate junior and young rider classes, A/B, C, D and Maiden D classes, plus height classes. Brookleigh's newly resurfaced arenas offer great jumping in all weather conditions. The gates open at 6.45am for an 8.00am start. Swan River Showjumping’s final two shows for the year at Brookleigh are on 27 July and 23-24 August. Note, the Championship show in August will feature additional special classes and announce Hi-Points series winners. Further enquiries, please contact Gail Hellier on 0407 982 683 or Gerardine Miocovich on 0417 989 608. Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club July 11th - 13th Programmes now available HERE
WASJA June 7th & 8th Results click HERE
SADDLES PLUS NEWCOMER AND EFA WINTER GALA Please note that the Newcomer event has been split into 2 sections – Newcomer Show Horse and Newcomer Show Hunter. A horse/pony may only compete in either section and this applies also to the open rings . Entries close 28th June and for those who have entered the Newcomer Show Horse and wish to change over to the Newcomer Show Hunter , please do so by contacting Nikki Chivers by e-mail – showhorsewa@equestrian.org.au or by phone – 0408959286 . Please note that the judges for the event are Elizabeth Hunt (SA) and Sharon Lewis – Tipping (VIC) and not Wendy Hunt (SA) as mentioned in last week’s blast. Winter Gala and Newcomer as well as National Showman Qualifier Programs are available from the Show Horse WA Website and also via Cavalletti.
Riverside Park Pony Club Hack Day Sunday 15th June Official Ponies –Ingrid Christmass Official Hacks – Phil Christmass Enc.Hacks – L. Clarson Enc. Ponies – K . Bowman
Wanneroo Horse and Pony Club Hack Day Sunday 15th June Official Ponies - Shelley Riley Official Hacks – Katrina Czechowski Unoff. Ponies – Linda Strickland Unoff. Hacks – Emma Dunn Adult Ring –Karen Starr Good luck to our Show Horse riders who are competing at the State Dressage Championships at the SEC on the weekend. Until then, keep those four legged friends of ours nice and warm. 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
How to win the MOST GRANTS EVER for your Community Organisation – Our Community, the Funding Experts. For more information click HERE.
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