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Australian Miniature Horse Society ...Feature Show-June 22

ARC Autumn Challenge-June 22

   

Pony Club WA COACHING SCHOOL- Feb 2018

Several presenters were called upon to attend the State Coaching School.

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EWA AWARDS NIGHT Jan 18

The glitz and glamour on the night when the annual award winners are announced and celebrated.

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WAQHA 2017 State Championships Nov 17

This year the State Championships was held at two venues over two weekends to incorporate Cutting.

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delaide International 3DE 2*, 3* & 4*Nov 17

WA riders have once again made their mark at the country's premier horse trial event in Adelaide.

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Stephen Johnson Clinic 25th/26th June 2016

Gidgegannup Dressage Club hosted Stephen Johnson at Brookleigh Indoor arena for a clinic - his first back in Perth since his move to Denmark.

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Dryandra Horse Trials Event 25th/26th June 2016

Over 200 entries travelled to Cuballing for the annual horse trials at the newly 'officially' opened Equestrian Centre.

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Newcomer and Intermediate Horse of the Year 16th June 2016

Over 65 horses and ponies were entered in both the Newcomers and Intermediate Horse of the Year classes which were judged by two Victorian jugdes.

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Celebration of Horses & Music 21-22nd May 2016

Albany's annual major dressage event attracted competitors from all over the state.

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ENDURANCE Rides March 2016

Bridgetown Golden Horseshoe and the Easter Marathon Endurance rides.

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WAQHA Championships MARCH 2016

Three days of western, halter and english classes producing State Champions.

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2015 PERTH ROYAL SHOW BREED PHOTOS AND RESULTS

See Full Results from ALL THE BREED CLASSES along with photos of each breed.

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EWA Summer Series Dressage 31 January 2016
A photographic medley of the final in the series organised by DWA.

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EWA Summer Series Jumping 30 January 2016
A medley of photos from the Competition day in the series of three events held at the SEC, organised by Jumping WA.

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Bram Chardon- World Class Harness Coach in WA Nov 2015
Rowena Bathgate reposts on the clinic with Dutch -born coach Bram Chardon during the clinic at the lovely forest surrounded Murray Districts Carriage Driving Club grounds in Dwellingup

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ACE Assessment Tour
The National ACE Inspection and Assessment Tour has swept through WA's major studs, incorporating an Australia wide competition.

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Eventing in the Park 2015
WA's prestigious eventing classes held with the city as a backdrop, and thousands of dollars in prizes to be won.

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Gidgegannup DRESSAGE Nov 2015

Despite inclement weather the event was well supported by over 150 entries.

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Southside Jumping Championships Oct 2015
Story and photos by Suzanne McGill
The Perth Metro area's official jumping season drew to a close with Southside Jump Club's 2015 Annual Championships at its home grounds at Riverside Pony Club.

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Charity Wine Tour - Oct 2015
A group of riders travelled the trails around Northam area with visits to wineries along the way, while raising funds for Alzheimers' Association of WA.

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Parelli Australian Tour- Oct 2015
The enthusiasts flocked to the State Equestrian Centre to see the latest in the Pat and Linda Parelli toolbox of skills for horse handling.
Tracy Weaver-Sayer went along from Hoofbeats and reports on the event
 

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Archery Championships WA - Oct 2015

The competition was tough, especially between the more seasoned archers; nevertheless, it was a fun, healthy and entertaining day of events. 

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My Story - Karen Spice's trip to compete in the Australian Dressage Championships - October 2015
Karen and her support crew- her husband Brett - headed off to compete at one of the most prestigous events in the country, and found out just how far WA is from Sydney and from major experience gaining events.
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Ride and Slide October 2015
The Western Australian Reining Horse Association (WARHA) organised their last show of the season, which counted towards the end of season much sought after silver buckle high point awards.

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Bram Chardon- World Class Harness Coach in WA November 2015
Rowena Bathgate reposts on the clinic with Dutch -born coach Bram Chardon during the clinic at the lovely forest surrounded Murray Districts Carriage Driving Club grounds in Dwellingup

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NRM WA Miniature Feature Show 31st October 2015

There was a cuteness overload at Miniature event held at Brookleigh.

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PERTH ROYAL SHOW PREVIEW

Some winners from the 2015 Perth Show- photogrpahs taken by Hoofbeats will be going on line shortly...check the WA Show Scene Events Gallery to see when days have been loaded

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WA Palomino Association's
Pre Royal Show
13th September 2015

Held at the Serpentine Horse and Pony Club the feature breed at this event was the Welsh, which was judged by UK judge David James

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2015 EWA HORSE OF THE YEAR 4th, 5th and 6th September 2015

A report by Val Mayger on the HOY, which was a Qualifier for the Australasian Horse and Rider Championships in Dec at Werribee, Victoria.. Photos by Jan McLean,

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Gidgegannup Horse Trials 25th/26th July and 1st/2nd Aug 2015
The Gidgegannup Eventing was spread over two weekends 25/26th July and the 1/2nd August.

Photos by Redfotos and Siobhan Bejr

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Pony Club WA Festival 25th and 26th July 2015
An action packed two days of equestrian activities included dressage, jumping, hacking, games, fancy dress, bareback riding and barrel racing. Aimed at grass roots riders, for many young pony club members it is their first ‘real’ show!y do.

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Capel Endurance - Purple Bra day 11th July 2015

This year the Capel Endurance ride was a fund-raiser for Cancer Care and 95 entrants got out in their purple gear to support the good work they do.

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Farriers Taking Control of Education- July 2015
With no regulations regarding qualifications to become a farrier there was often difficulty in horse owners knowing who was knowledgeable and skilled and who wasn't.
T
he new FITS system of assessment that farriers are introducing to Australia and around the world, encourages farriers to up-skill, which can only benefit horses and their owners!

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The Race Of Your Life- The Landor Experience
The Landor Bush Races are an iconic Australian outback race meeting, where race fashions mingle with RM Williams fashions. Amateur jockeys are needed for the October event and those registered for Fast Track work are invited to participate...no, are needed to participate.
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ADULT RIDERS - Out and About
Tina Larcombe-Day from Secret Women's Business Photography supplied this selection of photographs from around the variou sAdult Riding events.

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6th June 2015
King River PC and Grt Southern Dressage Zone
The King River Horse and Pony Club held its annual dressage day on Saturday 6th June, which also included the Great Southern Zone dressage try-outs.

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23rd and 24th May 2015

Show Horse Classic and Newcomers
Judges: Andrea Riedel Carrison (SA) and Tanya Chapman (SA)Held at Serpentine Pony Club Grounds, the Classics was a Qualifier for theGrand Nationals 2016

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30-31st May -1st June 2015

Challa Station Mill Run Endurance Ride
Over the Foundation Day long weekend, riders from all over WA competed in the fifth Challa Station Mill Run Endurance Ride, riding distances between 20km and 160km along the windmill tracks and past the watering points.
by Deb Dowden

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9th/10th May 2015

Karratha 'Have a go show'
A fundraiser for Breast Cancer

Photos by Jan McQueen - Aussie Platinum Photography
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April 2015
Western Australian Quarter Horse Association State Championships

For some 80 quarter horse enthusiasts, this year’s Easter break was spent competing at the(WAQHA 32nd annual State Championships. 
photos by Samantha Whitelaw, Equine Studios

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Australian Pony Stud Book Show March 2015

Major results of the show and more photographs of the young competitors by Jan McQueen Aussie Platinum photography

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Esperance Autumn Show May 2015

The Esperance Equestrian Club Autumn Show was held on Sunday the 17th of May. With four disciplines in action, Dressage, Show Jumping, hacking and Hunters, a great day hwas had by all.

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April 2015
Dardanup Campdraft

Campdraft enthusiasts were treated to a program of all the best life has to offer, great cattle, sunshine, green pastures; a perfect weekend for great scores.
photos by Anne Lasini- Rustic Pics


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Jeff Sanders Clinic
if there was ever a professor of horsemen, jeff Sanders would be him. The Californian horseman not only looks a little like a professor, but teaches what amounts to university level horsemanship.

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March 2015
Kojonup Autumn Breed Show
On the 15th March 2015 Kojonup Equestrian club held its annual Autumn Breed Show at the Kojonup Show Grounds.With a 71% increase in entries compared to 2014 it turned out to be a great show.

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5/4/2015
Pinjarra Horse and Pony Club
EASTER HACK CLASSIC

Show Horses from the 5th April at the Pinjarra Equestrian Grounds

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Feb 2015
ASHS Great Southern Branch Challenge

Australian Stock Horse Society held their annual challenge at Frost Park, Mount Barker earlier in 2015.

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5/4/2015
Jester Flat - a fun weekend

Mary-Louise Hardwick, from Cavaletti Classified reported on a fun weekend with beginner's lessons in Polocrosse that she recently had with family and friends at Jester Flats in Margaret River.

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28/3/2015
Gidgegannup Dressage Club
Held at the Gidgegannup Showgrounds. For the first time this event incorporated a Masters Series competition and attracted nearly 100 riders from across the state.

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21/3/2015
The All Arabian Show

West Australian Arabian Horse Association held their major event at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoonover the weekend of the 21/22 March
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14/3/2015
Riding Pony Stud Book of WA -
40th Anniversary Show

Held at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon, the Riding Ponies turned out in force for this prestigous Junior and Senior SHOW OF THE YEAR

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25/03/2015
Living Legends Super Clinic 2015
The first Living Legends Super Clinic began with a question: How can we bridge the gap between the science behaviour and mainstream, competitive riding?
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02/04/2015
Alison Rowlands wins World Cup 2 Star event at Sydney Royal


West Australian Alison Rowland jumped two super clear rounds riding her 10 year old stallion, Yalambi’s Carpino Z, to win the opening World Cup qualifier of the 2015 season.

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25/03/2015
The Tom Quilty Endurance Ride

THE POWER OF THREE - by Vicki Portelli
Three West Australian riders and their horses will be trekking across the Nullarbor to celebrate the 50th Anniversary event of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, held in NSW on the 6th & 7th of June 2015.

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25/03/2015
Shaun Saunders Clinic
The South West Horse Association organised a reining clinic with Queensland reiner Shaun Saunders. Shaun represented Australia at the World Equestrian Games in France last year when Australia placed 5th in the world.

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25/03/2015
2015 WAQHA Pickles Versatility AA Show

AQHA Accredited Judge, Kate Elliot from Glenburn, Victoria was the judge and she had a smile on her face for everyone and a level of professional decorum to be admired.
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25/03/2015
A.C.E WARMBLOOD CLASSIFICATION


Gone are the days when riders could typically take a $100 horse off the track and turned it into a top competition animal. Purpose-bred horses now dominate all disciplines and breeders, buyers and riders want knowledge about their background to assess their potential...
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george morris

25/03/2015
GEORGE MORRIS CLINIC - YALAMBI FARM STUD

Legendary American jumping coach George Morris has been coaching in Australia for decades but hadn’t visited Western Australia for 30 years until January 2015.
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