Equestrian Western Australia

Equestrian Western Australia

High Performance in Western Australia


Young Riders at the WAIS Gifted Athlete Program 2010

3 Star Sonja Johnson & Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison at Sydney 3DE

CDI Toowoomba Bella Robson and Doncartier

Jessica Manson & Legal Star at the 2010 Young Rider Trans Tasman Derby

Evie Buller and Yalambi's Landor SA State Junior Champions
  
 

2010 SQUAD SELECTIONS:  2010 Squad Selections have been completed.    

 
Introduction  
The purpose of the Equestrian WA High Performance Pathways is to assist talented combinations be selected to Australian National Squads.  
    
 

All squads will be based on the General and Competition criteria as listed. 

 

In selecting and assessing potential squad members, the WA State Selectors will source information from and consult with a range of suitable personnel with the appropriate expertise and knowledge.

 

The Squad for the following year is selected based upon results from the preceding six to twelve months, as reviewed by the Selection Panel.  Combinations seen to be meeting the stated Competition and General Criteria will sent notification via post and, on behalf of the State Selection Panel, be invited to apply.  Should the combination wish to be considered for selection, they then must return the application form, profile, and signed Athlete Agreement & Code of Conduct by the stated date to the Equestrian WA High Performance Manager (HPM).  Current Squad riders will not be asked to reapply in writing, but will be invited to remain on the Squad should they continue to meet the stated criteria.  All currently listed Squad riders must return the necessary documentation, as sent to them via post, by the stated closing date or will forfeit their position to the Squad.  To maintain position on the Squad, members must continue to meet the general and competition criteria and will undergo performance reviews in January and June each year.

 

Combinations travelling Interstate or International for the purpose of training and/or competitions will be commended for their efforts, and should they continue to represent Equestrian WA at the standards required and will remain listed to the Squad.  However, in their absence a reserve combination will be invited to attend training clinics & workshops. If there is an extended absence interstate or internationally with a Squad member training or competing, the State Selectors may nominate another combination to attend training clinics and workshops in their place on a consistent basis.
 
Definitions:   

WA High Performance Pathway
The WA High Performance Pathway is based upon guidelines set by the EA National High Performance Program.  The High Performance Pathway aims to foster development of talented Combinations through clinics & workshops, allowing each combination every opportunity to reach their full potential
 
State Selection Panel  
The State Selection Panel consists of three members ratified by the High Performance Panel.  The High Performance Manager (HPM) will also be present during the Selection of the Squads 
 
Combination  
Means a horse-and-rider combination currently competing

Training Clinics
The Equestrian WA High Performance Manager (HPM), in consultation with the sport specific WA Committee, arranges at least four Squad clinics to be held periodically throughout the training season.  These clinics are coached by NCAS or other Internationally accredited coaches with expertise in the sport. The Young Rider Squad will also have the opportunity to train alongside the State Squad whenever possible.  Squad riders are also expected to attend High Performance Workshops as part of the High Performance Pathway. 

Young Rider
Riders must be classified as Young Riders according to FEI criteria: Annex IX Article 3.  A person may compete as a Young Rider from the beginning of the calendar year in which he reaches the age of 16 until the end of the calendar year in which he reaches the age of 21. Exceptional circumstances may allow consideration for selection for riders under 16 years. 

Selection Time Frame

Currently listed Squad combinations will be invited to remain on the Squad should they continue to meet the general & competition criteria.  Combinations seen to be showing potential to any National Squad will be invited onto the Squad.

 
Riders must meet the following General Criteria (in addition to stated Competition Criteria) for inclusion on any WA State Squad
    • Rider must be a member of the Equestrian Federation of Australia and their horse much be registered with the Equestrian Federation of Australia
      • The primary focus will be on combinations that have shown the ability or potential to represent W.A. at National level and at a high standard.
      • All riders must sign the Athlete Agreement & Code of Conduct before inclusion in any Equestrian WA State Squad.  Agreements must be signed and returned to the Equestrian WA Office before any combination will be named officially on any State Squad.
      • Riders must have demonstrated fitness, rider experience, and ability to develop and maintain a consistent training program. They must have demonstrated that they are ready for a rigorous training program/preparation as required for successful competition.
      • Horses must be sound and fit to compete
      • Should the selected combination (horse and/or rider) become unable to continue competition and training at any stage during which they are listed as a WA State Squad member, they must advise the WA High Performance Manager immediately  
      •  Riders are required to submit a competition and training development plan and meet with the State Selection Panel as requested.
Eventing
There are 
two squads forming the State High Performance Eventing Pathway: 
  • The EWA Eventing State Squad 
  • The EWA Eventing State Young Rider Squad 
        See Eventing Squads Competition Criteria
       
Dressage  
There are three squads selected as part of the State High Performance Dressage Pathway:
Jumping
There are 
two squads selected as part of the State High Performance Jumping Pathway:
  • The EWA Jumping State Squad
    The EWA Jumping State Young Rider Squad

    There is also a  Development Squad is to identify and encourage up and coming horse and rider combinations that have achieved noteworthy performance. 
    See Jumping Squads Competition Criteria  

Show Horse 
There are
two Squads selected as part of the High Performance Pathway:

  • The EWA Show Horse State Squad
  • The EWA Show Horse Development Squad

 

                                                                                                                      
 

 

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