News
Summer Championships Re-Scheduled
The new date for the Corinna Dental Group/ DIESEL Summer Championships will be 12th-13th June.
Equestrian Australia Invitation
Subject: Invitation to Ride in Korea
Dear Jumping NSW Members
The attached information has been sent to Jumping NSW for distribution to members.
Dear Riders,
We have received a last minute invitation to send a team 4 riders to compete at the CSI2* in Seoul, Korea from the 11-15th March 2010.
The Federation had previously invited just an individual rider however they have extended the invitation to include a team.
The event will consist of a teams’ competition followed by an individual competition. The maximum height will be 1.10m for the teams’ competition and 1.40m for the individual competition. Equestrian Australia have already selected a rider to compete in the individual competition and this rider will also compete in the teams event, therefore we are calling for EOI to select the 3 other team members.
If you would like to be considered for this team, or know someone who would, please complete the attached form and fax to the National Office on (02) 9763 2466
Applications close next Friday 19th February , 2010.
Kind Regards
Mandy King
Sport Consultant (High Performance)
Equestrian Australia Limited
Phone: (+61) 02 8762 7723
Fax: (+61) 02 9763 2466
email: mandy@efanational.com
web: www.equestrian.org.au
Summer Championships
Draw now available (pdf)
An extra class 3A 90cm AM7 has been added as the first class on Sun morning. Course walk 8am for 8.30am start. The class will have same ribbons and prizes as the other ungraded classes but there will be no embroidered rug. Entry fee is $15.00 for both members and non members and may be made on either Sat afternoon or Sun prior to the class or by ringing Simon. The class was added due to demand form competitors.
New Sponsors
Sponsored prizes for the Championships
1. From DAVID JONES
$500 voucher for women's wear, valid at Elizabeth Street, Sydney City store only.
2. From AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB
- 4 member’s tickets to Royal Randwick
- Lunch in the Champagne Bar
- A trip to the barriers to see the start of a race
Value approx. $650.
I am very excited to see these new sponsors come on board .
February Competition
Programme for Feb Show (please see link)
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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