EFAWA E News Thursday June 19th 2008

EFAWA You-Tube of the Week:   Lancelot - the smallest Grand Prix pony in the world! http://dressur-design.de/inhalte/texte/english/horses/lancelot.php scroll to the bottom of the page and view video. Sponsors are an integral part of the EFA and in 2008 we THANK the Western Australian Department of Sport & Recreation, our Principal Partner and Healthway, our Principal Sponsor, the Western Australian Institute of Sport and our Sponsorship Partners Prestige Loans and Nagmart Saddlery Bates Saddles and Horseland Combined Horse Transport Aussies & Action Photography and we encourage you to support the people and businesses that support you!           FROM THE EFA OFFICE   WE NEED PHOTOS OF YOU!! This year at the EFAWA Annual Awards night we will be displaying photos of all our members out and about in their various sports. We don't care what you are doing (within reason of course) so start sending in your best, interesting, silly, scary, awesome and brightest photos - how brave are you feeling? All we need are good quality Jpeg photos.  We will not use photos if they are downloaded straight from websites. So send all your photos to sports@efawa.com.au NOW!!   Club Dates 2009 Attention all Clubs - date applications were included in Club Packs.  These applications must be filled in and sent back to the EFAWA Office by NO LATER THAN 1st August 2008.   Early Bird Offers ONE WEEK LEFT!!  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.   Micro chipping for all EFA horses  From 1st July 2008 a new EFA rule comes into place.  It states that ALL newly registered horses (horses that are registered from 1st July 2008 onwards) must be Microchipped for identification purposes. The main reason for this being brought into place is that the EFA regularly receives complaints from members and the wider community alike about horses that have been sold on but have no visible tracing system.  Previously horses could have been sold then re-registered under a different name and started on a new career as a newcomer.  This will not happen with microchipping. It will also help to locate lost horses.  There are always adverts placed in various media releases pleading to know if someone can help them find their horse/pony.  Usually the only distinguishing identification is a white marking or two.  Due to this Police currently cannot find horses/ponies with the provided information of a few white markings and a brand that is normally hard to find.  Microchipping will certainly help their searching process. All racing Thoroughbreds are currently Microchipped as foals and as a condition of registering your horse/pony with a Breed Society it must be Microchipped.  Measuring Bays will no longer be as backlogged, the Measurer just needs to run a scanner over the horse to identify it rather than checking that all markings and brands are exact to the registration papers. Microchipping need not be a huge added expense, if people are able to get together to have their horses microchipped all at one venue and time, for example an EFAWA Event. Owners will quickly see that the benefits of Microchipping are much greater than the cost.  Horses will be implanted with a Microchip by a qualified Veterinarian.  The fee for this includes life time registration with Central Animal Records and a Registration Certificate which should be presented to the EFA upon registering your horse. More information regarding Microchipping will be provided soon.  Keep your eye on our website www.efawa.com.au and email blasts. SEC NEWS     New Website soon:  The State Equestrian Centre is currently revamping its facilities and branding. Soon EFA members and friends can access information directly from our own Website www.secbrigadoon.com . We are looking for some great action photos taken at the SEC to add to our site so if you have any we can publish then please email them to jennine@efawa.com.au .   ATTENTION:   SEC POLO FIELD CLOSED The Field has recently been verti-drained and hence CLOSED until Friday 27 June. Vandalism - Unfortunately SEC equipment is being vandalised. If you do see anyone acting suspiciously please report this to the Grounds person on duty or call EFA Office. All feedback is welcome to try and catch these ungrateful people.   2008 - 2009 SEC Fees  Competitors have commented over the past few months on the improvement in presentation of stables and bedding. Please remember to thank Craig and the SEC Team for their efforts as they have been working diligently to help make it a pleasant stay for all. In order to keep Facility maintenance to a high standard, fees must be marginally increased to meet increasing Fuel, Labor and Material costs etc As of 1st July GSF breakdown per horse will be as follows; GSF     No Stable (yard avail)                    $18 GSF     Stable day                                   $20 GSF     Stable both day & evening              $25 Bookings confirmed in writing prior to 1st July will continue to be charged at 2007/08 Rates.   Where do your dollars go? An insight into the never ending costs involved in running the State Equestrian Centre….. Stable Bedding Tradesman expenses – Plumber, Electrician, Cleaner, Polo Field Maintenance – Mowing, Fertilizing, Sanding, Verti drainage. Arena Surface materials Administration A Facelift long overdue Rates (Water and Land) Bin Rental Insurance in excess of $20 000 per annum Vehicles – Tractor/Ute/Mowers (Maintenance, Insurance, registrations, fuel etc)   EFA VOLUNTEERS The Equestrian WA Horse Volunteers are now ONLINE at Facebook.  Join our Group today and find people with similar interests. To join Facebook go to: www.facebook.com or if you are already a member search for Groups and join our growing group. The Equestrian WA Horse Volunteers are looking at holding a quiz night.  Would you be interested in attending?  Please let me know at volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au so I can get a plan in motion!!   UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EVENTS JILL STANTON MEMROIAL DRESSAGE DAY - SERPENTINE H&PC 22ND JUNE This event will be needing people to marshall, pencil and gear check!! SHOW HORSE NEWCOMERS - 12TH & 13TH JULY They will need show ring pencillers and marshallers 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!! PINJARRA H&PC DRESSAGE COMPETITION - 20TH JULY This event will need a couple of dressage pencillers.  If you fancy a trip out to the country then give this one a go. WASJA @ SEC 2ND&3RD AUGUST This event will need poeple to help marshall the arenas and pick up jumps.  They will also need people to help take down and put up the showjumping courses. HORSEMENS INDOOR QUALIFIER - 17TH AUGUST This event will require dressage pencillers and marshalls PERTH HORSE TRIALS CNC - SEC & WOOROLOO - 23RD&24TH AUGUST This event will 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!! WANNEROO H&PC DRESSAGE COMPETITION 31ST AUGUST This event will require dressage pencillers and marshalls.  If interested in any of these events please contact myself at volunteercoordinator@efawa.com.au or on equestricare@hotmail.com or call 9296 1200 HIGH PERFORMANCE SHOW HORSE & EVENTING Thank you to all who submitted applications/reports for the Squads.  All notifications will be posted shortly.   DRESSAGE & JUMPING MID-YEAR reports & applications are due TOMORROW for EFAWA State Jumping (proudly supported by Noblewood Park), EFAWA Horseland State Young Rider Squad, and EFAWA Dressage 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   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. EFAWA Horseland Jumping State Young Rider Squad: clinic details for June 28th will be emailed shortly. Upcoming clinics: July 19th & 20th with Colleen Brook   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 Found at Brigadoon CNC a navy blue Marks & Spencer zip up fleece jacket size M.  Call 9453 2774.   Craig Barrett Clinic 7th, 8th & 9th July 2008 For further information please contact PollyAnn Huntington: delamerie@bigpond.com   SOUTH WEST HORSE TRIALS CLUB Presents for 2008 HARVEY I CNC. 19TH & 20TH July Saturday: Harvey Recreation grounds Sunday: Stanton Park,  South West Hwy, Harvey. 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! www.swht.com.au Contact:  Terri MClure - 04 18 265 900;  Sue Ellis - 04 09 295 505 DRESSAGE   Prestige Loans, Go For 2 & 5 State Dressage Championships - June 14th & 15th. For results click HERE A full report will be published next week.   WA Rider Kate Billings Competed at the CDI-Y at Caboolture, QLD last weekend.  See news story below.   Serpentine Horse and Pony Club Jill Stanton Memorial Dressage Day Sunday 22 June 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, Weston Road, Pickering Brook 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 tocobiz@iinet.net.au Details and entry forms available on KDA web site: www.kda.org.au. Bio-Security Form required on the day.   Ammo Allwormer Pas De Deux Festival WADYRA is proud to host the Ammo Allwormer Pas De Deux Festival on Saturday 2nd August 2008 at Walliston Pony Club grounds. With great prizes to be won and separate pony and horse classes this unique event promises to be lots of fun for all involved. Many thanks to Ammo Allwormer for their sponsorship for this new and exciting event. Please check the efa website and web blasts for further information to come. Please contact Victoria Hamilton via email vjh@iinet.net.au or Alex Devenish via email alex_devenish@hotmail.com for further information.   JUMPING GO JUMP Newsletter - 2nd Edition  Click HERE Kellie Anne Crowe had a nasty fall from her horse last week and was rushed to Sir Charles Gardner Hospital. Thankfully Kellie Anne has been able to go home to convalesce after her fall and period in intensive care at Sir Charles Gardner Hospital.  Everyone wishes her a speedy recovery.      SWAN RIVER SHOWJUMPING CLUB Sunday, 22 June Show at Brookleigh Gates open before 7am. Course is open for walking at 8.00 am, with the first class starting at 8.30. Classes run through the day in the following order: 90cm Open,  Junior B (90cms), 105cm, Maiden D, A&B Grade, 125cm, Young Rider, C-Grade, 115cm,  Junior A (115cm), D-Grade. Arena-side refreshments will be available through the day, followed by drinks at Stewarts following the show. The Club would like to acknowledge and thank the kind support of our sponsors, Brookleigh Estate, Paterson’s Securities, Sovereign Investment Group, Mt Robinson Stud, Miocevich Transport and Brigadoon Produce. Our next show is at Brookleigh on Sunday, 27 July.  For programme and entry forms click HERE   Gidgegannup H&PC Showjumping Series 2008 Saturday June 21st (FINAL) Training rounds 8.30 –10.00 - 50cm-70cm Competition rounds 10.30 50cm -AM7, 60cm -AM7, 70cm-AM7, 75 -85cm -AM7, 90-1.05cm -A2, D grade -AM7 Prize money for all classes To qualify for final on June 21st rider and Horse must have competed at one of the Other dates in the series Enquiries Michelle 0412129623   Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club July 11th - 13th Programmes now available HERE Entries close 3rd July   WASJA Day/Evening Show Saturday July 5th Classes from 45cm - 1.35m Entries close 29th June 2008.  Programme and Entry form click HERE  SHOWHORSE NEWS   EFA WINTER GALA AND SADDLE PLUS NEWCOMER The Winter Gala and Newcomer event is approaching fast - if you have not sent your entries in please note that CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES is 28th June. PERTH ROYAL SHOW A reminder that entries close for Horses in Action section on Monday 7th July - this leaves on 3 more weekends of qualifying shows to gain points. WEEKEND QUALIFIERS CANNING DISTRICTS RC Sunday 22nd June Official Hacks - Robyn Vale, Official Ponies - Asha Gearing; Unofficial Hacks - R. Mortimer, Unofficial Ponies - N. Mortimer Enquiries: 0423 113 972 or 0422 962 065 PERTH HORSE AND PONY CLUB - Open Hack and Dressage Day Sunday 22nd June Official Hacks - S. Jamieson, Official Ponies - Robyn Endersby; Unofficial Walk/Trot/Canter - Adam Van Der Waal, Unofficial Walk/Trot - J. West Enquiries: Melanie 9255 3963 SHOWMAN COMPETITION Saturday 12th July The height for the Showman jumping phase will be 85cm and the Dressage Test will be Novice 2.1 (available on website Thursday 19th June). CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Amanda Taylor and Katrina Czechowski on the news of their pregnancies.  If anyone has any social news they would like included in the e-mail blast please contact me at nandfmorgan@bigpond.com or on 0439 181 390. Well that's all for this week.  Good luck to those competing on the weekend and Well Done to those who braved the inclement conditions last Sunday!! Cheers, Fiona Morgan   York Horsemans Association Show Horse Gymkhana.  July 6th Official Judge - Vicky O'Dea, Unofficial Judge - Tia Turner Enquiries: Leonie Parker 9641 4049  NCAS 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.   PARA EQUESTRIAN NEWS   The Para Equestrian and RDA Riders braved the elements last weekend to compete in the State Dressage Championships.  Click HERE to read al Myager's report of the weekend.   INTERSCHOOL 2008 Nationals Draft Schedule has been released for the 2008 EFA Australian Interschool Championships, to be held in Toowoomba, QLD 3rd - 5th October. Interschool Coordinator Jacqui Moon will be in touch with qualified riders in the coming week with travel and accommodation information.  In the meantime please read the draft schedule available HERE     DEPARTMENT OF SPORT & RECREATION NEWS Olympic Day Officials and Coaches Breakfast - Friday 20th June Our own Kerrie Robbins will be honoured at this breakfast as an Official that has been invited to Officiate at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Kerrie will be joined at the Breakfast by Rosemary Inglis, Shelley Hamersley, Peta Booker, PollyAnn Huntington and EFAWA CEO Hamish Johnston to wish her all the best.    GENERAL NEWS   DRESSAGE ARENA FOR SALE EFA & PCAWA APPROVED Price $550 ono DRESSAGE ARENA ·         Complete Arena (60m x 20m) ·         Quick and easy to assemble - minimal measuring required. ·         Lightweight and stackable ·         EFA & PCAWA approved ·         Safe 50mm diameter PVC rails, corner and straights. More information contact Bec at lawndoctor@lawndoctor.com.au Or Janet Innes on 0418 902 481 or janet.innes@bigpond.com   Communtiy Service Exchange Students To All EFA Members, AFS Intercultural Programs has two Community Service Exchange students arriving in August. I am a volunteer for this organisation and thought that because these two students are horsey that we might be able to find them host families within the WA Equestrian Community? Both students have work in the city, they are volunteers to the not for profit organisations that they are assigned to.  The obligations of the host families are that they provide them with food and accommodation free of charge, provide them with support and welcome them as part of their families.  Ideally the students need to be able to access public transport so that they can get to their jobs each day. The students arrive in early August and are here for 5 months. Please feel free to give me a  call if you can help out or if you have any questions, Kind regards, Liz Benson Ph9526 2006  or 0419 949415   EQUESTRICARE EQUINE HEALTH & MUSCLE THERAPY Only one place left for a participant with horse. Basic massage workshop 28th June at Brookleigh Equestrian Centre 9am-3pm $150 including workbook and pack Contact Jess for more information 0404 850 033 equestricare@equinehealth.net.au www.equestricare.com.au   NAGMART PROMOTION Win a trip to Equitana! - Competition closes June 30th. 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

Aach CSI 3* – The final Jumping Nomination Show The Aach CSI 3* was the final opportunity for Australian Jumping riders to earn their place in the Olympic Team.

Edwina Alexander 2nd in Cannes Global Champions Tour While a number of Australian riders are trying to impress selectors at the second Jumping nomination event in Aach, Germany, Edwina Alexander, who is already 'pre-nominated' for the 2008 Olympic Games, is doing well with a number of horses at film capital Cannes.

Equestrian Land Developments DQ Young Riders Dressage Championships The first CDI-Y in Queensland since the EI outbreak in August of 2007 was held at Caboolture Dressage Group, in Caboolture this past weekend, 13-15 June.

Riders Survey Riders have this opportunity to tell the EFA what they think of Dressage events in Australia.

Luhmühlen CCI 4*: WIllian Fox-Pitt takes the crown. Stuart Tinney 3rd, Andrew Hoy 4th Luhmühlen is the final event of interest to our Olympic Selectors. Four Australian riders will tackle the CCI 4* in an attempt to earn their place on our Eventing Team.

Merv Bennett awarded a Queen’s Birthday Honour Olympian Mervyn Bennett was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition of his Equestrian achievements and his service as a competitor, coach and event co-ordinator.

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