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2012
Our Vision
To create a culture that is inclusive and not exclusive for all Dressage enthusiasts
Our Mission
Dressage WA is dedicated to the education, recognition of achievement and promotion of Dressage at all levels be it training, judging, coaching or competition.
Core Values: Welfare of the horse & rider Respect for all dressage riders, volunteers, officials & coaches Quality education & training Honesty, integrity & accountability Open communication Harmonious relationship between horse & rider
Key strategic areas
1. Competition Foster innovative Dressage competitions that meet the varied needs of adult riders,
junior/young riders, breeders, officials, high performance riders, Para Equestrians and non-riding Dressage enthusiasts.
Encourage clubs to host Preliminary to Grand Prix competitions. Support riders and officials participating in national/international Dressage events. Advocate for the improvement and development of competitions and awards.
2. Education & training Provide innovative Dressage judge education and other training forums that provide positive
and enjoyable experiences for Dressage riders, coaches, officials and judges. Continue to improve the standard of judging through mentoring and shadow judging
opportunities with state, national and international judges. Foster effective development for Dressage riders. Support the ongoing integration of Para Equestrian Dressage, Pony, Young Rider, Junior
Rider, Interschool & Young Dressage Horse.
3. Regional development Enhance the growth and development of Dressage into regional WA. Provide opportunities for regional WA to access high quality judges, coaches and officials.
4. Innovations in Dressage Encourage initiatives which have a broad focus that provide an enduring benefit for the
wider Dressage community.
5. Systems & rules Provide transparent and equitable fund allocation processes. Protect the health and safety of horses; riders; officials; coaches; volunteers and spectators. Administer Dressage with fairness, integrity and commitment. Support adherence to:
Equestrian WA, Equestrian Australia and FEI Codes of Conduct Rules and Regulations Risk Management and Horse Welfare Policies
Refer on or act on complaints as appropriate.
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Table of Contents 1. National Dates2. DWA Committee 20123. Judging Information
Judge Contact ListsRecommended Reimbursement
4. Rules & RegulationsGraded CompetitionsHealth and SafetyArena Etiquette
5. Leaderboards & Rising Star ChallengeDressage Horse of the Year Leaderboards (DHOYL)Dressage Pony of the Year Leaderboards (DPOYL) DWA High Point Leaderboards Bluefields *Rising Star Dressage Challenge*
6. EventsAutumn Dressage Festival
WA Official Dressage ChampionshipsWA Pony Dressage Championships WA Para-Equestrian Championships WA Autumn Freestyle ChallengePrix Saint Georges Challenge
Spring Dressage FestivalDressage Horse of the Year (DHOY) Final RoundsWA Associate Dressage ChampionshipsWA Para-Equestrian Challenge WA Spring Freestyle Classic
7. Champions and Award Winners for 2011Patron’s AwardNarbethong Leaderboard WinnersState Dressage Champions DWA High Point Leaderboard WinnersPerpetual TrophiesVolunteers AwardsDressage WA Performance Medals
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1. NATIONAL DATES
MONTH 2012
JANUARY 25/26/27/28 VIC CDI3* BONEO PARKFEBRUARY 16/17/18/19 NSW
Dressage with AttitudeCDI2*+CDIY - ORANGE
MARCH 1-32-422/23/24/25
NZTASVIC
CDI3*+National C’Ships – FieldingState C’ShipsDWTS – National YH C’Ships +CDI3*
APRIL 10/11/12/1314/1520/21/22
VicSAWA
National YR C’ShipsState C’ShipsState C’Ships
MAY 3-5 NSW Sydney 3* + CDIYJUNE 9-11
9-11VICQLD
CDIW – Melbourne 3DEYR C’Ships
JULY 2127/28/2927-31
QLDQLDLONDON
Festival of DressageBrisbane CDIW + CDIYOLYMPICS
AUGUST 1-1211/1218/1931
LONDONNTNTNSW
OLYMPICSC’Ships – A/Springs LegC’Ships – Darwin LegState C’Ships - SIEC
SEPT 1-215/1629-31
NSWWALONDON
State C’ShipsSpring Dressage FestivalPARALYMPICS
OCT 1-912-1425-28
LONDONQLDNSW
PARALYMPICSState C’ShipsNationals + CDIW
NOV 15 – 18 VIC EquitanaDEC 6-9 VIC C’Ships (DF) +WCPL Final
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2. DWA COMMITTEE 2012as at 7 March 2012
Position Name Phone/Mob/Fax Address & Email
ChairElected Member2012-2015
Samantha Kenny 9490 1425 82 Hayward Road Martin WA [email protected]
Vice ChairElected Member2009-2012
Wendy Barker 9525 1739
0438 929 752
53 Bournbrook AvenueCardup WA [email protected]
TreasurerElected Member2012-2015
Dorothy (Dee) Roe
9390 1115 96 McNeill RdChampion Lakes WA [email protected]
Elected Member2012-2015
Dinah Fleming 9222 2492
0414 895 664
48 Moore Road Herne Hill WA [email protected]
Elected Member2012-2015
Cheryl Wise 9573 1691
0402 410 961
PO Box 208Wooroloo WA [email protected]
Appointed Member2012
Elaine Greene 9297 4746
0409 112 545
RangeviewBurgundy LaneThe Vines WA [email protected]
Appointed Member2012
Nadine Herbert 9526 2672
0427 262 672
14 Fresian CloseOakford WA [email protected]
Appointed Member2012Riders’ Representative
Denise Barker0413 881 847
Appointed Member2012
Hazel Hikins 9572 1924
0407 996 374
625 Merebein RdMt Helena WA [email protected]
Appointed Member2012PE Representative
Val Mayger 9525 1353
0417 991 364
78 Linton StByford WA [email protected]
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3. JUDGING INFORMATION
Dressage Judges List for WAThe Australian Dressage Committee requests that organisers please check on the National EA Website to ensure all judges are current before appointing them to officiate. At the time this document went to print, names listed in grey were not current.
Please check the EA Rules for Dressage to ensure that the required number and level of judges are secured for all Official competitions. The Australian Dressage Committee reminds organising committees of the requirement to comply. Where this cannot be followed, some competitions (classes) at the event may be downgraded to Associate.
* Denotes judges newly accredited at this level, where possible, not to judge on the centre line at this level at qualifiers and championships this year
Name Judge Educator
Mentor
YoungDressage
Horse Judge
A B C D E F H State Judges
Address Tel/ Mobile Email
Baker Lisa Y Y PO Box 161 Glen Forrest 6072
9298 8121 [email protected]
Barker Wendy4* PE Dressage
Y Y Y Y 82 Hayward Road Martin 6110
9490 1425 [email protected]
Byrne Hannie Y Y Y 86 Valcan Road Orange Grove 6109
9453 23359359 3923 F 0414 929 561
[email protected]@optusnet.com.au
Fowler Joanne3* Dressage
Y Y Y Y PO Box 579 West Perth 6872
9534 1515 [email protected]
Huntington PollyAnn Y Y Y 62 Warbrook Road Bullsbrook 6084
9571 1321 [email protected]
Thomas Kim Y Y Y Lot 2 Allum WaySerpentine 6205
9525 2848 [email protected]
Tippett Roz Y Y Y 48 Franklin Road Wanneroo 6065
9405 22530409 101 707
Wilson Benita Y Y PO Box 215 Mundaring 6072
9274 6050 -
Botten Gill Y Y 1617 Toodyay Road Gidgegannup 6083
9574 6026 9574 6024 F0419 947 835
Boyle Elizabeth Y Y C/- PO Moonyoonka Geraldton 6532
9923 3573 [email protected]
De Berner Sonia Y 73 Tulloch Way Darling Downs 6122
9497 5286
Harrison Zoe Y Y 1020 Park Road Hovea 6071
9298 8520 T/F [email protected]
Hikins Hazel Y Y 625 Merebein Road Mt Helena 6082
9572 1924 [email protected]
Sharpe Chris Y Y 140 Station Road Martin 6110
Greene Elaine Y Y ‘Rangeview’ 21 Pavilion Circle The Vines 6069
9297 47460409 112 545
Herbert Nadine Y 14 Friesian Close Oakford 6121
9526 26720427 262 672
Hope, Chris Y 415 Martin Road Mundaring 6073
9295 20490421 728 981
Longley Virginia Y 1626 Scottsdale Road Denmark 6333
9840 92520419 966 362
Simms Gail Y 8410 Stoneville Road Gidgegannup 6083
9574 6010 [email protected]
Thwaites Margaret Y 71 Staniland Street Orange Grove 6109
9459 1331 [email protected]
Hockley Tracy Y 49 Murdoch Way Banjup 6164
9417 91410414 721 373
Johnson Phoebe Y PO Box 180 Albany 6331
9854 3013 T9854 3043 F0428 543 010
Massey, Diana Y 35 Crystal Brook Road Wattle Grove 6107
9453 6336 [email protected]
Montgomery Ann Y PO Box 78 Keysbrook 6126
9525 73090407 070 311
Taylor Ann Y 65 Shenton RoadBarragup 6209
9581 82200407 581 822
Weber Judy Y 10 Brentwood Way 9297 4339 [email protected]
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The Vines 6069 0408 877 351
Addison, Sharon Y PO Box 88 Harvey 6220
0417 976 178 [email protected]
Barker, Denise Y 135 Brewer RoadMaida Vale 6057
9454 24260413 881 847
Barnes, Linda Y PO Box 901 Rockingham 6168
9527 9587 [email protected]
Campbell, Jan Y PO Box 105 Wooroloo 6558
9573 1292 [email protected]
Carpenter, Vicki Y 46 Tulloch WayDarling Downs 6122
9399 37400411 160 067
Davidson, Janet Y 1674 Thomas Road Oakford 6121
9525 01090419 935 425
Fleming, Dinah Y 48 Moore RoadHerne Hill 6056
9296 1516 [email protected]
Moss Jennifer Y 315 Lakeview RoadChidlow 6556
9572 4370 [email protected]
Pedlow, Dwight Y PO Box 1244 Midland WA 6936
9255 1388 T9255 1732 F
Radford, Marjorie Y 42 Evening Peal CourtDarling Downs WA 6122
9525 17080434 466 137
[email protected]@polytechnic.wa.edu.au
Watkins, Elizabeth Y PO Box 137Capel 6271
9727 10610439 513 269
White, Gillian Y PO Box 2477Esperance WA 6450
9071 72040409 827 335
Williamson, Natalie Y 21 Cornwall RoadKojonup 6395
9831 15580488 089 012
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Bird, Wanda Y Lot 1182 Rowe StCollie WA 6225
9734 38830439 989 345
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Carroll, Angela Y 480 Ellen Brook Rd Cowaramup WA 6284
9755 56870418 929 363
Chantler, Colin Y 14 Friesian CloseOakford 6121
9526 2672 [email protected]
Edmunds, Naomi Y 26 Wandoo HeightsForrestfield 6058
9453 3274 [email protected]
Henry M’liss Y 22 Marlow StreetWembley 6014
9383 7720 0408 412 728
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Lee, Penny Y PO Box 922 Margaret River 6285
9757 33940419 975 552
Morris, Amy Y 1275 Brookton Highwy Karragullen 6111
9397 61480437 787 201
Ong, Yvonne Y Lot 89 Phillmore StreetMuchea 6501
9571 41350428 821 745
Riches, Nathan Y 0412 727 042 [email protected]
Allin, Emma Y 787 Pinjarra Road Barragup 6209
9537 77830402 561 206
Barr, Natalie Y Lot 46 Holland StreetCoolup 6214
9530 32200407 219 552
Elisabeth Behringer Y 0400028584 [email protected]
Sarah Botten Y 1617 Toodyay Road Gidgegannup 6083
9574 6026
Annette Bowen Y PO Box 41, Kellerberrin WA 6410.
0407 300 402 [email protected]
Wayne Brush Y Henley Brook 0413 650 300 [email protected]
Dawson, Liza Y PO 368Capel 6271
0400 542 021 [email protected]
Devenish-Krauth, Alex Y 6 Demesne Circuit 0439 883 717 [email protected]
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Aveley 6069Eales, Chris Y 164 Penny’s Road
W Popanyinning 63099887 70420488 501 902
Evans, Penny Y 2 Keld ViewBullsbrook 6084
9571 31930438 940 596
Goundrey, Louise Y 34 Phar Lap DriveDarling Downs 6122
0404 090 021 [email protected]
Kessell , Jill Y 26 Glenmoy Avenue Willeton 6155
9354 13190413 970 777
Mayger, Val Y 78 Linton Street Byford 6122
9525 13530417 991 364
Penegar, Rebecca Y 4000 Lilydale RdChidlow 6556
9572 49680406 944 403
Reid, Janet Y Villa 3, No 2 Henley St Como 6152
940 14370412 354 369
Tracy, Tillman Y - 0429 942 721 [email protected]
Yates, Sascha Y PO Box 9Bindoon
9576 20600427 489 893
Shirley Hicks H Y Nov 27 Irwin Street Henley Brook WA 6055
0421 865 755 [email protected]
Lange, Narelle Y Nov 43 Sewell St East Fremantle 6158
9339 0855 [email protected]
Mihailovic, Louise Y Nov 104 Chittering RoadBullsbrook 6084
9571 3761 [email protected]
Ozanne, Jackie Y Nov 454 Maddington RoadOrange Grove 6109
9459 2425 [email protected]
Ray, Angela Y Nov Lot 2 South West HwyBenger 6223
9276 90790406 944 403
Smith, Jennine Y Nov 11Killara AvenueEllenbrook 6069
0417 965 632 [email protected]
Thomas, Haf Y Nov 21 Raywood RoadBouvard 6210
9582 33510404 623 378
Wilton, MaureenLOA
Y Nov 8 Dayona Drive WooreeGeraldton 6630
9964 3143 [email protected]
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Wiseman, Sue Y Nov 111 Zavery DriveCasuarina 6167
9419 1933 [email protected]
McReady, Jane Y Elem 61 Centenary DriveGidgegannup 6083
9574 6934 [email protected]
Smit, Lesley Y Elem 6285 Stoneville RoadStoneville 6081
Judge Level Eligible to judge‘A’ LEVEL Eligible to judge up to and including Grand Prix
‘B’ LEVEL Eligible to judge up to and including Intermediate I & Associate Grand Prix Level
‘C’ LEVEL Eligible to judge up to and including Official Advanced Level & Associate Prix Saint Georges Level
‘D’ LEVEL Eligible to judge up to and including Official Medium Level & Associate Advanced Level
‘E’ LEVEL Eligible to judge up to and including Official Elementary Level & Associate Medium Level
‘F’ LEVEL Eligible to judge up to and including Official Novice Level & Associate Elementary Level
‘H’ LEVEL(Probationary)
Eligible to judge up to and including Associate Novice Level
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Dressage Judges Taskforce
DJT Members Phone
Sharon Addison (Country) 0417 976 178
Wendy Barker 9490 1425
Gill Botten (Vice Chairperson) 9574 6026
Hannie Byrne 9453 2335
Elaine Greene (Chairperson) 9297 4746
Hazel Hikins 9572 1924
Tracey Hockley 9417 9141
Pollyann Huntington 9534 1515
Diana Massey 9453 6336
Recommended Reimbursement for Dressage JudgesTo make it easier for judges and organising committees the Dressage WA Committee recommends the following reimbursement for accredited WA Dressage Judges.Organising committees and judges should discuss reimbursement when the appointment to judge is being made. This will ensure that there are no misunderstandings. Most judges are happy to negotiate with a club with regard to travel and expenses.
Recommended Hourly Rate Judges up to C Level should be paid $30.00 per hour for their judging time with a minimum
of $70.00. FEI, A and B Judges should be paid $35.00 per hour for their judging time with a minimum
payment of $70.00.
Recommended TravelAfter the first 50kms (for the round trip) travel should be reimbursed at 50c per kilometre.
4. RULES AND REGULATIONSGraded Competitions
All Dressage events are conducted and scored under the current Rules for Dressage (EA & FEI). It is the responsibility of all competitors, judges and event organisers to be in possession of the current EA & FEI Dressage Rule Book, and to know the rules. The Rule Book is available from the National EA Office or can be downloaded from the EA website – www.equestrian.org.au
Dressage TestsEA Dressage Tests can be downloaded from the EWA Website.
Entry Forms Specific entry forms are required for the Autumn Dressage Festival (including State
Championships), Spring Dressage Festival (including Dressge Horse of the Year and Associate Championships), and the Bluefields Rising Star Competition. Entry forms for these competitions are available from the EWA website – www.equestrianwa.org.au
All entries must be on the CURRENT OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM.
Start LevyThe Dressage Development Fund Start Levy (inc GST) will remain at $7.00 for the first test and a maximum of $12.00 for 2 or more tests per horse per day.
Performance CardsEvery Official competitor must be able to produce a membership card and the horse’s Dressage Performance Card stamped valid for 2012 if requested by the organisers. It is the competitor’s responsibility to complete the Performance Card.
Bridle NumbersThe purpose of the bridle number is to identify horses for official competition.
Bridle numbers are life identification numbers for the horse and are not transferrable unless approved by the EWA Office.
Numbers are to be worn on both sides of the either the bridle or saddle blanket. Bridle numbers are COMPULSORY and riders without bridle numbers may be eliminated. Bridle numbers are NOT required for Associate Competitions (classes).
Young Rider, Junior and Pony Competitions (Classes)Young Riders and Juniors may compete in Open competitions (classes) to gain grading points according to their placing in these classes, or where they are offered, in Young Rider or Junior competitions (classes). Organisers should be aware that Young Riders and Juniors in the Open draw are not to be listed separately. Separate classes for Pony may be offered at all levels in Official Competition, however to achieve grading points, Ponies must compete in Open Competition. In Associate Competition separate Pony classes are optional.
National Pony Dressage Rules13
Please see the new National Pony Dressage Rules available from the EA National Website – www.equestrianwa.org.au
Open Young Rider A rider may compete as Open Young Rider from the date they turn 16 years up to and
including the end of the calendar year in which they turn 21 years. Young Riders who compete in Open competitions (classes) can gain official grading points. Riders must be full financial Senior or Junior members of EWA
Scale of MarksUnder both the FEI and EA rules, the scale of marks is as follows:
10 – Excellent 9 – Very Good 8 – Good 7 – Fairly Good 6 – Satisfactory 5 – Sufficient 4 – Insufficient 3 – Fairly bad 2 – Bad 1 – Very bad 0 – not executed
The marks 10 and 0 must be awarded where the performance warrants their use. Judges should state reasons when giving marks of 5 and below. ‘Not executed’ means that nothing of the required movement has been performed.
Downgrading of Horse/Rider CombinationsRefer to the current EA Dressage Rules. A fee of $100 must accompany the Downgrading Application Form.
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Health & Safety
ArenasRefer to the current EA Dressage Rules.
Headgear Riders over 18 years must wear an approved helmet up to and including Medium Level. As
per EA & FEI rules at higher levels. Riders under 18 years must wear an approved helmet as per EA & FEI rules for any level in
the warm-up and in each competition.
Insurance Requirements for HelmetsSome insurers impose the following requirements:
‘All persons on horseback at a club are required to wear a recognised safety standards approved helmet at all times. It is requested that helmets be of a dark colour.’
The onus is on clubs to comply with the insurance requirements regarding helmets. Any club that allows a rider to ride without a helmet will not have any insurance cover for any claims that may arise and will be held liable.
Riders are also to understand that their EA member’s insurance may be rendered void in the event of an accident/injury, wherever it may occur, if they are found not to have been using an approved helmet.
Helmets marked as follows are approved for use:o AS/NZS 3838:1998 (Australian and New Zealand Standard)o EN 1384 (Current European Standard)o ASTN F1163 (Current US Standard)
Arena Etiquette
Risk Management for Organisers Medical Assistance at events. Ideally an ambulance, a Medical Practitioner, or at the very
least a First Aider will be at the grounds and on call for the duration of the event. Likewise for a Veterinarian
Riders should remove horses which are upsetting others from the warm up area An Official may be asked to request removal of any horses upsetting others Horses are to be lunged in the designated lunging area set aside by the organisers
When using the warm up area at a competition, riders need to be aware that some horses may be quite inexperienced &/or easily upset. They must always consider the safety of other riders. They must allow riders the opportunity to give their horses the best preparation they can for their tests.
The more progressive (faster) gait has priority both on the outer track and in figures, ie: Canter has priority over trot; Trot has priority over walk.
Riders should keep out of the way of traffic when at halt, dismounting, adjusting gear or ‘chatting’.
Riders should pass left should to left shoulder15
Counter canter has priority over other gaits Lateral work has priority over normal gaits Lower level horses should not disturb the warm up of higher level horses (unwritten
ground rule based on the current EA Dressage Rule Book)
Please avoid:1. Passing close to &/or heading straight at other horses2. Hitting your horse hard when close to other horses3. Accelerating rapidly in canter when close to other horses4. Walking on the arena track (walk on an inner track instead)
RIDERS ARE OBLIGED TO FOLLOW THE EA CODE OF CONDUCT AT ALL TIMES WHEN AT COMPETITION VENUES
Bullying Policy
Disciplinary action will be taken against those who have bullied others at events run under the auspices of Dressage WA and dressage WA Promotions Inc.What is Bullying?Bullying is any inappropriate behaviour using force or power. Bullying undermines another person’sself esteem and confidence. It may be a one off or may be repeated incidents:‐ ‐
Disparaging remarks Name calling‐Public criticism BelittlingVerbal abuse HarassmentWritten abuse SwearingThreats Socially excluding peopleShouting Spreading rumours and innuendoSarcasm
None of this is ever acceptable. Please report it to an official. Being ‘uptight’ at a competition is no excuse for bad behaviour.What is the cost of Bullying?Bullying is not confined to the school yard. Bullying may make officials, competitors and sponsors leave our sport.WITHOUT OUR VOLUNTEER JUDGES, ORGANISERS, AND OFFICIALS, THERE WOULD BE NO COMPETITIONS.
How do we eliminate bullying? Have a clear policy – bullying is unacceptable Define what is bullying and why it is unacceptable Encourage riders or officials who are being bullied to report it – providing support and confidentiality Appoint committee members to discipline bulliesDid you know?In Criminal Law: Assault = threatening behaviour, intimidation, bullying Battery = physical attack
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Welfare of the HorseFor organisers – Heat Guidelines for Dressage Competitions
Welfare of horses must take precedence over all other demands (p8 EA Dressage Rule Book 2011)
Heat OverloadThe impact of heat and humidity on Dressage horses has been poorly understood by many in the industry in Australia. There have been instances of horses dying and/or requiring intensive veterinary care following Dressage competition or clinics in such conditions in Australia. Heat overload (heat stress or even heat stroke) occurs when an individual cannot shed sufficient heat to maintain a normal core temperature (38 ̊C for a horse & 37 ̊C for a person).
At the last Olympic Games in Hong Kong, strategies to ensure the welfare of performance horses in hot weather were effective. Equestrian events ran from 7.00am-11.00am and from 5.00pm-10.30pm. Strategies similar to the FEI’s, based on Dr David Marlin’s definitive research are adopted in this policy. He recommends:
o Alteration of time of day or time of year at which an event is runo Reduction in overall effort (shorter warm up, shorter distance, less jumping efforts, etc)o Education of riders, grooms and officialso Provision of shadeo Provision of adequate means of cooling horses
WGBT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) is now the most widely used index of heat stress in the world. It factors in all key elements - temperature, humidity, wind speed and solar radiation. It is used by scientists, athletes, the military (including the Australian Defence Forces) and most leading industries in the workplace. The standard daily forecast (Bureau of Meteorology) is a much less reliable gauge for the risk of heat stress, as it is based only on air temperature in the shade. The temperature for horses and riders warming up and competing in the sun, and for judges in cars, will be much higher than this.
Mandatory cooling facilities are required for events held in January & February between 11.00am and 5.00pm
The following are mandatory for events held between 11.00am and 5.00pm in January & February, (except on the South coast):
A. At least 2 wash bays for each arena running testsSo horses can be aggressively cooled
B. Free ice – ad libAn abundance of bags of ice for ice boots or for riders to add to water to cool horses after exercise
C. A shaded area with misting fans For recovery
D. An equine veterinarianPlease note these requirements are well below those required at an FEI Event – see Appendix D.
Events in January & February should be held between 7.00 -11.00am and/or 5.00 -9.00pm (except on the South coast). Organisers may prefer to run from 5.00pm Saturday and 7.00am Sunday. Strategies required for any events where the WGBT forecast is 33º C or more
Advanced and FEI level competitions – to be run in the coolest part of the eventSchedule the most demanding tests when it is cooler. The lower level competitions generally make lower demands on horses.
1. PA announcements – frequently repeated a) Explanations of the 6 Minute Threshold in any demanding exercise, (not just Cross country
exercise), as being pivotal in heat overload
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b) Encouraging riders to pre-cool their horses by hosing them to place lower demands on the horses’ cooling systems while they work
c) Encouraging abbreviated warm ups to lighten the load on horses’ cooling systemsd) Explanations of aggressive cooling until the horse’s temperature returns to 38º C (see App A)e) Encouraging use of ice and a shaded area with misting fans, to cool horses after exercisef) Encouraging ‘Summer Dress’ – no jackets or vests. Mandatory for riders under 18 yearsg) Encouraging hydration of every horse with cool clean water, salt and electrolytes
2. Shaded areas for officials
Aggressive coolingUse aggressive cooling where a horse’s temperature is elevated after any demanding exercise such as Dressage or Cross country where the WBGT Index is high. It includes use of ice boots, repeatedly applying bucketfuls of ice cooled water, and/or repeatedly hosing & immediately scraping water as it warms on the horse’s body,
Apply cooling to the jugular vein (underside of neck), the femoral arteries (between hind legs) and the heat sink (lower abdomen). Aggressive cooling should not cease until water is no longer heating up on the horse, or until temperature checks show the horse’s temperature is back to a healthy 38º C, (rather than heading up to a dangerous 40º C).
Anhydrosis in horses (‘drycoatedness, or ‘the puffs’) If a horse is worked on a hot day and has a dry coat or only patchy sweat, this could be cause for great concern – the horse could be losing the ability to shed heat (anhydrosis) - it could have a faulty or a completely broken cooling system. When a horse ‘pants’ – it is suffering heat stress, and requires immediate cooling. ie the horse may suffer heat stroke and collapse.
5. LEADERBOARDS AND RISING STAR CHALLENGE
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General indications of a healthy horse at rest:
Temperature – 38 degrees Heart rate – 35-40 p min Respiration – 12-20 p min Skinfold return – 1-2 secs Capillary refill - 2-3 secs
Dressage Horse of the Year Leaderboards (DHOYL) Points for this leaderboard will accrue from 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2012.
Horses will accrue points at DHOY Leaderboard Rounds designated by Dressage WA.
Points will be gained at Dressage Horse of the Year Leaderboard Rounds, listed on the EWA website under webpage as DHOYL Rounds, www.equestrianwa.org.au – Sports – Dressage – Dressage Leaderboards
DHOY Leaderboard Winners - The horse and rider combination in each grade with the highest total number of points from the DHOYL Rounds will be eligible for the title of DHOY Leaderboard Winner for that grade. To be awarded a rug and rosette at the Spring Dressage Festival, the competitor must participate in the mounted presentation. A tie in overall Leaderboard result at any level - where there is a tie between two or more horses in any overall DHOY Leaderboard, the horse with the highest total aggregate of percentages will be placed ahead. In the event of a further tie, the competitor with the highest aggregate percentage is the winner.
Dressage WA is generously sponsoring the 2012 Dressage Horse of the Year Leaderboard (DHOYL) for horses and ponies.
Conditions of Entry Horses must be currently registered with Equestrian Australia and hold a current Dressage Performance Card when competing. Riders must be current financial members of EA. Points may only be accumulated by the same horse and rider combination. No maximum age restriction on horses will apply.
Dressage Horse of the Year (DHOY) Finals Two Final Rounds will be held at the Spring Dressage Festival for each level
Dressage Horse of the Year – the two Final Round competitions will be open to any horse with a Dressage Performance Card. There will be no qualifying requirement unless there are more than 35 entries per competition.
The two DHOY Final Rounds at the Spring Dressage Festival will each earn double points.
Champion and Reserve Champion DHOY – Points from each of the DHOYL Rounds and both of the two DHOY Final Rounds will be totalled for each horse and rider combination in each level. The combination in each level with the highest number of points will be the Champion DHOY for that level, including each FEI level. The combination in each level with the second highest number of points will be the Reserve Champion DHOY for each level, including each FEI level.
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The Champion and Reserve Champion Dressage Horse of the Year in each level will be announced at the Spring Dressage Festival. Champions and Reserve Champions for the Dressage Horse of the Year are to attend the presentation at the Spring Dressage Festival mounted to receive their awards. Champions in the Dressage Horse of the Year for each level will be presented with a winner’s rug and rosette.
For DHOY competitions horses must be currently registered with Equestrian Australia when competing. Riders must be current financial members of EA. Points may only be accumulated by the same horse and rider combination. No maximum age restriction on horses will apply.
Where entries exceed 35 per competition, balloting will occur as explained on the Schedule for the Spring Dressage Festival. A Reserve List will be maintained where balloting occurs, and in the event of withdrawals, places will be offered to those on the Reserve List.
FEI – the rules for the 2 Final Round Tests follow: At Prix St Georges (PSG) there will be two straight PSG level tests, including an additional
PSG level test (see website). No freestyle will be required for DHOY at PSG level. At Intermediate I the second round will be the Intermediate Freestyle. At both Intermediate II and Grand Prix levels, the second round will be the Grand Prix Kur.
Further details will be posted on the DHOY page of the EWA website.
DHOY Final Round Competitions (Classes)Grand Prix and GP KurInter II and GP KurInter I and Inter I FreestylePSG (current) and an additional PSG level test (see website) Advanced - 5.B and 5.CMedium - 4.B and 4.CElementary 3.C and 3.DNovice 2.C and 2.DPreliminary 1.C and 1.D
Go for 2&5 Dressage Horse of the Year Leaderboards Grand PrixIntermediate IIIntermediate IPrix St GeorgesAdvanced Medium Elementary NovicePreliminary
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Dressage WA Promotions Inc Associate High Point Leaderboards
Associate Leaderboards are awarded to Associate Member riders. Where there are 3 or more competitors in a level, there will be an award for the Associate Leaderboard Champion.
Conditions of Entry for DWA High Point LeaderboardsHorses and ponies must be currently registered with Equestrian Australia and hold a current Dressage Performance Card on the day of any competition, (except for Associate Leaderboards). Riders must be current financial members of EA. Points may only be accumulated by the same horse and rider combination. No maximum age restriction on horses will apply.
Points can be gained at any official events on the EWA calendar (see website).
Points will be allocated as follows: 1st 6 points2nd 5 points3rd 4 points4th 3 points5th 2 points6th 1 point
Equal placing will receive points as per current 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 DWA High Point Small and Large Tour FEI winners will be the horse/rider combinations to score the highest combined percentage at two official competitions. Horse/rider combinations must attend at least 2 official competitions to be eligible.The Leaderboard will be maintained on the EWA website www.equestrianwa.org.au/dressage/dressageleaderboards
a) Qualifying aggregates will be calculated by adding the four best aggregate scores (ie percentages) of the combination after the Date of Issue of the Rising Star Card
b) Scores must be from tests eligible for grading points (ie not Young Horse competitions, Freestyle, or Associate competitions)
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6. EVENTS
Guinot Autumn Dressage Festival
21 & 22 April 2012Major Sponsor - Guinot Institute Paris Incorporating; Horseland EA Official Dressage ChampionshipsHorseland State FEI Dressage ChampionshipsHorselaand State Pony Dressage ChampionshipsHorseland Autumn Freestyle ChallengeDressage Horse of the Year Leaderboard RoundsHorseland WA Para-Equestrian Championships for Classified Para-Equestrian Riders
Dressage WA Promotions IncState Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon
The schedule and entry form will be available on Equestrian WA website www.equestrianwa.org.au. Enquiries to: [email protected]
Competitions (Classes)
Grand Prix Grand Prix SpecialInter IIInter IPSGAdvanced 5.CAdvanced 5.BMedium 4.C Medium 4.BElementary 3.DElementary 3.BNovice 2.DNovice 2.BPreliminary 1.DPreliminary 1.BAdvanced Freestyle ChampionshipMedium Freestyle ChampionshipElementary Freestyle ChampionshipNovice Freestyle ChampionshipGrand Prix Freestyle ChampionshipInter 1 Freestyle ChampionshipAdvanced 4.C Pony
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Advanced 4.B PonyMedium 4.C PonyMedium 4.B Pony Elementary 3.D PonyElementary 3.B PonyNovice 2.D PonyNovice 2.B PonyPreliminary 1.D PonyPreliminary 1.B Pony
Please note that the organising committee reserves the right to amend the competitions (classes).
Championship Awards (Champion and Reserve Champion at each level)To be eligible for Championship Awards at Elementary, Medium, Advanced, FEI Small Tour and FEI Large Tour, one Freestyle Test must be ridden. For example, if you are competing at Medium and Advanced level, either a Medium or an Advanced Freestyle must be ridden to be eligible for Medium Champion and Advanced Champion.
Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be presented for Preliminary to Advanced EA levels. Champion and Reserve Champion awards will be presented for Small Tour and Large Tour FEI levels.
Perpetual TrophiesThe following perpetual trophies may be awarded at the WA Dressage Championships, replica trophies will be presented for riders to keep.
Benita Wilson Perpetual Trophy – Young Rider gaining highest percentage at WA Dressage Championships
AWHA Perpetual Trophy - highest aggregate for AWHA registered horse at WA Dressage Championships
Grand Espoir Perpetual Trophy - highest percentage for AWHA registered horse at WA Dressage Championships
El Caballo Perpetual Trophy – rider gaining the highest % in any two FEI levels at the WA Championships. WA Freestyle ChallengeThere will be a Champion and Reserve Champion awarded at each level and a prize at each level. Official riders are permitted to enter Freestyle competitions (classes) without entering any other competitions (classes).
Spectators’ Choice Freestyle AwardSpectators will be given the chance to vote for their favourite Freestyle over the weekend. Voting slips and boxes will be available at the event. The spectators’ favourite Freestyle will win an award.
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Associate classes will be offered and advised on the website. This however is not the Associate Championships. The Associate Championships event will be run in September.
Adult Riding Club Teams Competitions (Classes)Preparatory 2Preliminary 1BState Affiliated Novice B (rising trot)Novice 2B
Each adult riding club can enter up to three riders in each competition. The scores of the team members will be averaged to give the final club result. Each team rider nominates one level of competition to count towards the team score.
PC/Interschool Qualifier Tests will be offered
Helper Fee - a refundable Helper Fee will be required from all riders at the ADF
For the event, a $40 compulsory helper fee and information on the helper must accompany the entry. Riders may choose to ‘self help’ or supply the name, phone number and/or email address of a person who can help for one session of at least two hours over the event. The $40 will be refunded on the day once
your helper is allocated a task and it is completed or you carry out your self-help task or you supply the name of a helper who may not be needed.
DWA Volunteer AwardsDressage could not function if it was not for the many volunteers who give up their valuable time to run competitions and contribute to the discipline. Riders now have a chance to say thank you. If you would like to nominate someone who has contributed to our sport please email Cheryl Wise at [email protected]. The winners will be presented with their awards at presentations.
Spring Dressage Festival
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15 & 16 September 2012
Incorporating:Go for 2&5 WA Associate Dressage ChampionshipsAssociate Freestyle ChallengeBluefields *Rising Star Dressage Challenge*Dressage Horse of the Year Final RoundsWA Spring Freestyle Classic WA Para-Equestrian Challenge for Classified Para-Equestrian Riders
Dressage WA Promotions IncState Equestrian Centre, BrigadoonThe schedule and entry form will be available on Equestrian WA website www.equestrianwa.org.au Enquiries to: [email protected]
Go for 2&5 WA Associate Dressage ChampionshipsThe Dressage committees believe that as many riders as possible should have the opportunity to ride at one WA Dressage Championship per year. Quite simply, the State Dressage Championships (held in April this year) are for riders on Official Horses with Dressage Performance Cards. The Associate Championships are for riders who would not be eligible to ride in the State Dressage Championships.
WA Associate Dressage Championships Competitions (Classes)Advanced 5.CAdvanced 5.BMedium 4.CMedium 4.BElementary 3.CElementary 3.BNovice 2.CNovice 2.BAffiliated Novice Test A Affiliated Novice Test BPreliminary 1.CPreliminary 1.B
Associate Freestyle ChallengeCompetitions (Classes)Advanced Freestyle Championship
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The Patron’s AwardThe Patron’s Award is an annual award designed to recognise outstanding personal achievement and/ or contribution by one member of Equestrian WA in each of the four sports. Dressage WA selects the winner of the Patron’s Award for Dressage. The winner is presented with a $200 cash award by EWA. Congratulations to Tanya Appleby, our 2011 winner.
Dressage WA Volunteers Awards 2011
Dressage WA helps clubs to acknowledge their hard working volunteers by presenting Volunteer Awards at the championship events, the Autumn and the Spring Dressage Festivals.The following people have been nominated for Volunteer Awards:
Karen Hardy – Service to OGH&PC Marnie Johnson – Service to OGH&PC Elizabeth Kifer – Service to DAWABarbara Pickett - Service to Dressage - PencillingDon Smailes – Service to DWAChristine Starr - Service to FoSECTheresa Marshall – Service to FoSECMarion Semones – Service to Transitions Inc Judy Hicks – Service to Transitions IncMarjorie Stanger – Gidge Dressage
Dressage WA Performance Medals
Performance Medals 2011
Gold Medals
Sophie Warren Wynella Rialto FEI Small Tour Tracey Spackman AEA Benetton Advanced Deon Stokes Skywalker Novice Kristen Lituri Cartuso Novice JJ Fuchs Bluefields Floreno Preliminary Janina Kletke Beelzebub Preliminary Emily Revdavey Tilly Pak Top Cat Preliminary
Silver Medals
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Stephanie Spencer Tallong Coral FEI Small Tour Sophie Warren Wynella Rialto FEI Small Tour Wendy Barker Ellis Brook Lorenzo Advanced Rebecca Tsouris Rebellion Santus Advanced Emily Revdavey Tilly Pak Top Cat Medium Sophie Warren Skywalker Novice Emily Revdavey Tilly Pak Top Cat Novice Michelle Kinsella Penley Gift ( Pony ) Novice Penelope Lee Carisbrooke Variegata Preliminary Michelle Kinsella Penley Gift (Pony) Preliminary
Bronze Medals
Rebecca Hepburn Brown Northern Gabriella Medium Sarah Pratt Wandiera X-Cel Elementary Sophie Warren Skywalker Novice
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