Working Equitation Open Training Day
May 2
​Bookings Close Friday 24 April (or when FULL)
Hosted by Gidgegannup Equestrian Association at the Gidgegannup Show Grounds
Entrance to the grounds is via Old Coach Road
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A great opportunity to familiarise yourself and horse to the Gidgegannup Show Grounds
prior to our competition on the 6th June
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ANWE membership is required
ANWE membership is also required for our Working Equitation competition on the 6th June
ANWE Membership
*Tagged Helmets compulsory
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Two phases offered - Working Dressage and Ease of Handling
Riders can do 1 Dressage test & 1 Ease of Handling at the same level
Riders will be given a 15 minute time slot for each test which offers the opportunity to work on an element of the test based on feedback from the judge.
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If you are unable to enter your preferred level because it is full,
please email Jill Donaldson and ask to go on the wait list.
General enquiries: gidgearc@yahoo.com.au
​Please close the entrance gate as you enter or leave the grounds
Camping is available
Please notify Gidgegannup Equestrian Association if you intend on camping
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JUDGES:
Dressage: Kai Schuler.
Ease of Handling: Sam Applin.
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PHASES:
Two phases offered - Working Dressage and Ease of Handling.
Riders can do 1 Dressage test & 1 Ease of Handling at the same level.
15 minute time slot.
Riders should familiarise themselves with the - ANWE Official Rule Book 2026.​
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TIMES:
Ease of Handling course will be open for walking from 8:15am - 8:45am.
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Start times:
Dressage 9am.
E.O.H 9:30am.
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LEVELS:​
If you are unsure which level to enter please refer to the ANWE Official Rule Book 2026.
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Introductory
Dressage Test–2024 Level 1 Intro Test 1.1
EOH – Walk and trot
Preparatory
Dressage Test – 2024 Level 2 Prep Test 2.1
EOH –Walk, trot and canter if you can.
Preliminary
Dressage Test – 2024 Level 3 Prelim Test 3.1
EOH – Walk, trot and canter.
Deb W
Dressage Test – 2024 Level 4 Deb W Test 4.1
EOH – Walk to canter with walk changes.
DEB F
Dressage Test – 2024 Level 5 Deb F Test 5.1
EOH – Walk to canter with flying changes.
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COST: $50
1 Dressage test & 1 Ease of Handling
Additional Costs
$15 Competition Day Membership
(ALL participants except GEA & EWA members)
Pay on Global as part of your entry
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$10 Ground fee
(ALL participants except GEA, EWA, GDC, members)
Pay on Global as part of your entry
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EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA LIMITED RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
ALL participants except GEA & EWA members)
*Please Note: All forms need to be submitted separately.
Forms are not submitted automatically as part of your entry on Global
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Please refer to ANWE Official Rule Book 2026
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STABLES:
Stables are available on a first come basis.
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​EVENT COORDINATOR:
Jill Donaldson 0412 959 526
Please contact the event coordinator if any problems arise on the day - eg, running late, horse won’t load, horse lame etc.
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WELFARE:
Canteen open for cakes, tea, coffee & cold drinks.
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Lunch: BYO
Gidge Bakery and two servos are located near by.
REFUND POLICY:
OPEN EVENTS CANCELLATION POLICY If a participant cancels prior to the closing date, a refund will be issued. Prior to the closing date, cancellations can be made via your Global account. If a participant wishes to cancel after the closing date a 50% refund will be given upon presentation of a vet/doctor's certificate. The vet/doctor's certificate must be presented within 7 days of the event or it will not be accepted.
​Please leave stables and grounds neat & tidy.
​Please close the gates to the main arena as you enter or leave.
Please do not enter or exit the grounds with your float around the main arena while lessons are in progress (i.e. DO NOT use the Toodyay Rd gate).
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