• Equestrian WA Regional Athlete Youth Squad (RAYS)

    Equestrian WA Regional Athlete Youth Squad (RAYS)

  • Please review our EWA RAYS Information and Selection Criteria Pack before submitting this Application Form.

    Note: All applicants must be current minimum participant members of EWA.

    All of the details below MUST be completed for your application to be accepted.

    Applications close 25th May 2026, 11.59pm.

  • RIDER DETAILS

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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • EMERGENCY CONTACT

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • HORSE DETAILS

  • GENERAL QUSTIONAIRE

  • 1. What equestrian education programs have you completed/currently completing? (Select all that apply)
  • 2. What topic would you be interested learning more of? (Select all that apply)

  • DISCIPLINE INFORMATION

  • Dressage

    Minimum of 3 tests which have been judged by an EA accredited judge at Preliminary obtaining 65 %. 0 Minimum of 3 tests which have been judged by an EA accredited judge at Novice or above obtaining 62% or higher. Tests must be attached with application
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  • Showjumping

    0 Minimum of 3 rounds at 60cm and above with 0 penalties (in the first round) 0 Minimum of 2 rounds with 0 penalties and 1 round with 4 penalties at 60cm or above.
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  • Eventing

    3 MER at EvA65cm or above MER: Dressage; 45 penalties or below, Show Jumping; 16 penalties or below, Cross Country Phases; 0 obstacle penalties and 30 or less time penalties.
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  • Show Horse

    Show Horse: Athletes who have placed top 3 in their rider class at events below EWA HOTY EWA Autumn Pageant EWA Winter Gala Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart Royal Shows 0 The EA National Championship S The Perth Royal Show EWA New Comers 0 EWA Intermediate
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  • RIDER RESUME

  • Riders are required to send through a short-written essay (approx. 500 words) or a 2-3-minute video essay, addressing the following questions.

  • Questions:

    1. What is yours and your horse's name, and how long have you been together?
    2. What is your greatest achievement in your riding career and what is your greatest achievement with your current horse?
    3. What are your goals for the next 12 months and 5 years? How are you going to achieve these goals?
    4. How do you handle and learn from criticism or constructive feedback?
    5. What will you bring to the squad in 2026?
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  • UNIFORM

  • We urge riders to double check their measurements against the size chart. These shirts run on the small side therefore if you are unsure, please size up.

  • BEHAVIOUR

  • Riders are reminded that participating in the Regional Athlete Youth Squad activities is a privilege, not a right. These privileges are withdrawn if riders do not follow the Code of Conduct.

  • CODE OF CONDUCT

    • Be courteous to the coordinator, coaches, parents, spectators, guest speakers & Squad members.
    • Ensure that the actions and activities of both you and others are in accordance with all rules and regulations.
    • Have consideration for your horse. This includes not only feeding, watering, and washing down but also the use of spurs, whip and reins.
    • Wear approved and safe riding equipment, including an approved, securely fastened, helmet at all times while riding.
    • Ensure uniforms are worn at all squad activities and maintain a neat appearance.
    • Observe all rules and guidelines of training and competition venues and be mindful and considerate to fellow riders.
    • MUST attend 90% of ridden clinic dates.
  • Riders will also be asked to sign the EWA High Performance Code of Conduct before commencing their first ridden clinic.

  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    I understand that, as a member of the RAYS Program, I am expected to attend 90% of RAYS clinic dates, and have read and understand my obligations to Equestrian WA and our Corporate Partners
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