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Dear Members,
I would like to let you know about Horsezone.com.au and what they are
offering our club.
Horsezone is Australia's newest and most innovative equine website brought
to you by Inglis. You can BUY, SHOW, SELL, SHARE and FIND
all your horsey needs instantly and beat the monthly magazine cycle.
Horsezone will be supporting our club through the Horsezone Club Contribution Program.
How the Club Contribution works:
If you list an item for sale on Horsezone and select our club at checkout
Horsezone contributes 10% of the listing fee to our club!
Horsezone are also offering advertisers the chance to win a world
class equestrian experience for two to coincide with the website’s
launch.
The competition is open to anyone who places a listing on the website
from Friday, 25 June 2010 to Thursday, 19 August 2010. The draw will take
place at 12noon on Friday, 20 August 2010.
The World Equestrian Games (WEG) is comprised of the
world championships for eight equestrian sports. The Games are held every
four years, two years prior to the Olympic Games, and are governed by
the FEI. The games commence Saturday, 25 September and conclude on Sunday,
10 October 2010.
The prize includes:
· 2 return economy airfares to Lexington, Kentucky USA
· 5 nights twin share accommodation staying at Hyatt Place
· Daily passes for 2 to attend World Equestrian Games up to the value
of $1,000
Click the link horsezone.com.au/weg
I invite you to check out this fabulous new horse site and above all,
support the businesses that support your Club and you, its members!
Regards,
Simon Kale President
Summer Championships Re-Scheduled
The new date for the Corinna Dental Group/ DIESEL Summer Championships will be 21st and 22nd August. Entry Form now available.
Important information on Hendra virus
Thursday,
17 December 2009
The NSW Department of Industry and Investment (Primary Industries) believes that it is important for people who come in contact with horses to be aware of the potential risks posed to them by Hendra virus. This will enable them to assess the risk that contact with horses poses to them, in their own situation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE HORSE INDUSTRY: HENDRA VIRUS
It is important that all sectors of the horse industry understand the risks posed by Hendra virus. Hendra virus is carried by fruit bats, and may cause fever, respiratory and/or nervous illness when it infects horses. While horses rarely become infected, infected horses may infect humans, and the disease has severe consequences. It is usually fatal in horses, and four of the seven people known to have become infected have died, despite intensive therapy in hospital.
Minimise the risk to yourself and your horse by:
- preventing horses from eating or drinking feed or water that may be contaminated by body fluids from fruit bats roosting, feeding or flying overhead and
- knowing the signs of Hendra and what to do if you suspect infection.
The following links provide information on Hendra virus that will assist you to understand the disease and how to minimise the risk of infection. I&I NSW strongly recommends that you pass this information on to your members and industry contacts and/or staff who may handle horses.
A Primefact on Hendra virus is available on the NSW DPI website
at
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/horses/health/general/hendra-virus
CSIRO, the organisation responsible for identifying the virus
has published summary information at
http://www.csiro.au/science/Hendra-Virus.html
The Queensland Government Primary Industries and Fisheries website
provides comprehensive information on Hendra virus
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/27_2900_ENA_HTML.htm
What is Hendra virus? (includes reducing the risk to horses)
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/4790_15093_ENA_HTML.htm
Hendra virus overview
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/4790_11127_ENA_HTML.htm
Flying foxes and Hendra virus http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/4790_15094_ENA_HTML.htm
Signs of infection in humans
A detailed article from the Australian Biosecurity CRC
This list is to assist you to find information on Hendra virus. Additional information may also be found at other sites.
For further information or if you suspect a horse may be infected with Hendra virus please contact:
- your private veterinary practitioner, or
- your local Livestock Health and Pest Authority at ttp://www.lhpa.org.au/contact or
- the Primary Industries division of Industry and Investment NSW at http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/about/contact
- If one of the above cannot be contacted and the matter is urgent, please call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
For further information or assistance relating to human health please contact:
- your local doctor or nearest Public Health Unit at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/Infectious/phus.asp
Simon Kale Sporting Roll of Honour
Simon Kale NCAS Level 3 Coach was inducted in to The Kiama Municipal Council’s Sporting Roll of Honour on Saturday 14th of November.
Kiama’s Sporting Roll of Honour acknowledges members of the community who have made an exceptional contribution to sport.
The Sporting Roll of Honour was first unveiled in 2008 with inductees from a variety of sporting fields added on an annual basis.
SELECTION CRITERIA
• The principal criteria for all nominees are demonstrated achievement at an elite level in the sport(s) in which they have participated or served.
• Nominees shall not be considered until after a two year period following:
o Retirement from the highest level of competition or service.
o The performance of a particularly outstanding athletic achievement or service that warrants special recognition.
• The Selection Committee consider in addition to a nominee’s individual achievements, that person’s integrity, sportsmanship and character.
• Nominees must have resided in the Kiama Local Government Area for a period of no less than 10 years.
Guest Star of the evening was international Footballer Wendell Sailor.
At the induction Simon spoke of his thrill that Equestrian had been recognised. He said the importance of the sport being recognised could not be understated. The presentation was made by Kiama Mayor, Mrs. Sandra Mc Carthy.
The evening was made of many members of different sporting groups with football both Rugby League and Rugby Unioin well represented.
Simon was an International competitor having represented Australia in International Equestrian events both in Australia and Europe. He was the Australian Horse Trials National Champion, NSW Eventing Champion, South Australian Champion and twice NSW Rider of the Year. He represented NSW on numerous occasions being a member of the winning team in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.
Since retiring in 1999 Simon has taken a major role in coaching young riders and both in the administration of the Sport and running official competitions. In 2001 he was awarded An Australia Medal Sports for his participation as a competitor and also for his coaching input. He holds Level 3 coaching accreditation in 2 disciplines with NCAS. He is also in demand as a judge having judged at Sydney Royal on 13 separate occasions, Horse of the Year Shows in NSW, Qld, Vic and New Zealand plus Royal Shows in 3 states. He has been the President of the Shoalhaven Showjumping Club Inc for several years and is instrumental in running the Yearly Championships in February each year with up to 350 competitors. .
Simon has been a resident of the Kiama Municipality since January 1966, having been raised at Foxground where he now lives.
Simon, Olwyn and Wendell Sailor
Simon and Olwyn
Simon and Dr Chris Hardwicke Major Sponsor Shoalhaven Showjumping Club Inc
Simon and Jill Waddy of Jill Waddy Media
Members of Shoalhaven Showjumping Club Inc enjoying the evening
Members of Shoalhaven Showjumping Club Inc enjoying the evening
Members of Shoalhaven Showjumping Club Inc enjoying the evening
The EFA NSW Volunteer Database
What’s it all about?
In an attempt to better manage and serve our volunteer arm, the EFA NSW has established a volunteer database which will be managed in the office. The database will contain the names and other details of volunteers throughout the state and will be used not only to coordinate the use of volunteers for events and other equestrian activities and help clubs access volunteers, but it will be an important tool in helping us resource and communicate better with all.
When a volunteer joins our database, they will receive a cap, pen, and lanyard, all handy for use at events. They will also receive free subscription to Equest News if not currently a member of the EFA. All volunteers on the database will be eligible to be nominated for the annual Volunteer of the Year* which will be awarded at the EFA NSW awards, and by virtue of this award, they will also be in the running for a major prize.
The database will contain the volunteer’s contact details, the disciplines they are interested to work in, the areas of the state they are willing to work in, their basic volunteer experience, the roles they are prepared to fill and, most importantly, if they wish to be contacted by clubs in addition to the ones with which they are currently involved. If a volunteer has just one or two clubs they wish to stay with and requests that the EFA NSW does not circulate their information to other clubs, we will ensure that their details are not circulated. There is no obligation to volunteer for clubs or events over the ones you have indicated.
Benefits
EFA NSW Volunteers will be recognised with Volunteers are Important People
(V.I.P.) merchandise
EFA NSW Volunteers will be eligible for annual awards and prizes.
EFA NSW Volunteers will receive Equest News.
EFA NSW Volunteers will have increased access to EFA NSW staff, education
resources and training days.
EFA NSW Volunteers will feel part of a community that benefits the entire
sport.
EFA NSW Volunteers can choose to become even more involved in events and
other activities such as clinics.
EFA NSW Volunteers will have an ease of access to becoming involved as
officials through the EFA system if they wish.
*Please note: Club committee members who qualify as Volunteers do not have to be included in the database, but they are very welcome to join if they wish.
Click on link for Volunteer Application Form (pdf)
SSJC inc is affiliated with The Equestrian Federation of Australia and also with The Arabian Horse Society. It is a Premium Club Policy holder with AON Insurance.
Training and clear round jumping has been planned for the next 18 months. Please see the calendar page to note the details.
The committee is seeking expressions of interest from EFA accredited coaches to run our club training days. These are held at our club grounds on Saturdays, and the coach would need to attend from 9am until 4pm. Duties would include setting appropriate courses and teaching small groups of no more than 6 riders. Remuneration - $400. Plus GST. Please contact the Club President Simon Kale on 0418206283
Please remember to always book in to jumping days. If there are no phone calls we cancel, so it is vital that you let us know beforehand. Please call Simon Kale 0418206283 prior to the Friday before the day
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