WA Show Scene

30/07/2025

How good is it that SportFM continue to back our local equestrian scene 🐴
We’ll be tuning in to hear what promises to be an insightful and inspiring chat with Sophie Stott and Karen McInnes 😊

🐴🎙️ Double the guests, double the fun on tonight’s Talking Horses!

We’ve got a very special show lined up with not one, but TWO amazing guests joining us — the fabulous Sophie Stott and Karen McInnes!

Both are legends in WA’s showjumping scene, not just for their success in the ring but also for the way they give back to the sport.

Karen has a terrific record — winning at Royal Shows, State Championships, and even National level. She also sponsors the Gaenor McInnes Memorial class, held in honour of her mum since 2005.

Sophie’s super off-the-track horse Allwest was third in last year’s EWA Off the Track WA Horse of the Year and has competed successfully in WA and the east coast. Like Karen, she also supports the sport financially through her family’s business.

So don’t miss it! Tune in live at 6pm tonight on 91.3 SportFM 📻 or catch the podcast later 👉 https://www.sportfm.com.au/

25/07/2025

HELPERS WANTED
Liz Tollarzo is looking for helpers to run a fundraiser dressage show to raise funds for her daughter Mia to attend the Interschols nationals in Sydney in Sept. This will be Mia’s last attendance at this event.
The dressage fundraiser will be at Magenup Grounds (Wandi) on Saturday 16th August.

Anyone who knows Liz will know she is the first person to help others when needed so give her a call if you have a free day or even a couple of hours .

Message her on 0428350409 or message her on facebook.com/liztollarzo

Liz needs marshals as priority
Scorers
Sausage cookers for sausage sizzle
Drink and limited canteen on offer
Runners to collect sheets (can be kids)
Poo picker uppers
And whatever goes people 🙂

Sat 16th August
Also any hands to help set up arenas Friday arvo
And take down Sunday pm

Anyone with any time is much appreciated - can offer sausage sizzle and drinks (non alcoholic)

25/07/2025

Make a note in diary so you font miss this Have a go clinic and let’s hope the weather is kinder.

23/07/2025

Looking forward to tonight’s Talking Horses with Jodi Tyndale-Powell for a behind-the-scenes look at this popular event🎙🐴

🎙 Talking Horses – Tonight at 6PM on SportFM!

It takes a dedicated team to pull off a major equestrian event — and tonight, we’re chatting with Jodi Tyndale-Powell, one of the hardworking crew behind the Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club’s annual Showjumping Classic.

Held on 11-13 July, this popular event drew big crowds, top competitors, and $16,000 in prize money! 🏆

Tune in as Jodi gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning and running a show of this scale — and why it’s such a highlight on the WA equestrian calendar 🐴

With a cold, rainy night ahead, settle in with SportFM 91.3 or catch up with the podcast 🍷 📻

https://www.sportfm.com.au/
Combined Equestrian Club Inc.

22/07/2025

Great news! 🐴

🌿🏇 Wonderful news for WA riders!
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has officially opened new and improved horse trails at Jarrahdale Oval — and they’re ready to ride!

🐎 Trailhead features include:
✅ Horse yards
✅ Mounting blocks
✅ Water access
✅ Shaded picnic area
✅ Hardstand trail map & displays on Jarrahdale’s rich equine and timber history

Choose your ride:
✨ A gentle 5km loop to build confidence
🏞️ A 25km intermediate trail with a stunning lookout over the Darling Range

👏 This is a fantastic example of what’s possible when local, state, and federal governments work together:
🤝 Local: Shire of SJ
🌳 State: DBCA / Parks and Wildlife WA
🇦🇺 National: Boosted by $1.15 million in Australian Government Infrastructure funding

These kinds of equestrian trail partnerships are possible anywhere in Western Australia where local governments support tracks, trails, parks, and shared spaces for their communities.

📍 Find it all at Jarrahdale Oval – and don’t forget to share your ride tales using
🔗 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zeyus46

17/07/2025

Don’t miss the next Pegasus EduSeries event 🐴
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1431811

16/07/2025

Looking forward to hearing Charlee Morton-Sharp’s chat on tonight’s show 📻

🎙️ TALKING HORSES – TONIGHT! 🐴
We’ve got an exciting guest joining us on Talking Horses!
Tune in to hear from rising West Aussie eventing star Charlee Morton-Sharp, fresh off her CCI3*L win last month at the Melbourne 3DE with her talented horse SV Supermaxi! 🏆
Charlee will be joined by her mum as we chat about:
✨ Their successful trip East
🐎 Her promising young OTT Thoroughbreds
🙌 And the support team behind her journey to the top
It’s an inspiring story of determination, talent, and teamwork you won’t want to miss!

📻 Tonight at 6pm on SportFM 91.3
🎧 Or catch the podcast here: https://www.sportfm.com.au/

Charlee Morton-Sharp Equestrian

15/07/2025

RIP
SHEILA WEIGALL
Those who have ever had an involvement with Arabian horses will recall the name Sheila Weigall. Friends and assiciated will gather together on Wednesday 18th to pay their respects to one who helped set the foundation for the horse world in WA.
2.30 pm 131 Great Eastern Highway, Bellevue.

14/07/2025

Keep an eye out for registrations opening for WA’s Pass Wide & Slow Awareness Ride on 14th September 🐴

💚 EXCITING NEWS: PASS WIDE & SLOW WA AWARENESS RIDE 💚

Thanks to a generous donation from a long-term Swan Valley resident, the WA Horse Council is proud to announce:

🎁 100 FREE HI-VIS VESTS — custom-branded with our Pass Wide & Slow WA logo and message — will be given away at the event!

📸 The vests pictured are from our friends at Pass Wide & Slow New Zealand — created by EVE. marketing strategist (brand creator and strategist for PW&S NZ). Our WA vests will feature local branding and messaging.

A big thank you to Julia McLean (NZ), Diane Ford (UK), and EVE. marketing for their support as we grow the Pass Wide & Slow movement in Australia.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 14th September 2025
📍 Location: State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon WA

✅ Registrations open early August via our website.
A signed waiver will be required before registering online.

Let’s get WA on the Pass Wide & Slow worldwide map and show our commitment to horse and rider safety across Australia.

09/07/2025

Looking forward to hearing Jacqui on tonight’s show 📻

🎙️ Tonight on Talking Horses – don’t miss our chat with Jacqui Moon!
Join us at 6pm on SportFM 91.3 as we catch up with Jacqui, a true powerhouse in WA’s equestrian world. From her incredible contribution to the sport to her inspiring work as CEO of Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre, this is a conversation not to be missed!
Tune in live at 6pm or catch the podcast replay 🎧
sportfm.com.au

03/07/2025

Summed up perfectly by the WA Horse Council.
RIP Eileen Bond 🌷

🌹 Vale Eileen Bond

The WA equestrian community extends its condolences to the Bond family following the passing of Eileen Bond, aged 87.

While many will remember the Bond name for the success of Australia II and the America's Cup, those within the equestrian world will never forget the family's significant contribution to our sport and infrastructure here in Western Australia.

Alongside Laurie Connell, Alan Bond played an instrumental role in the development and financing of the State Equestrian Centre and other key equestrian facilities in the Brigadoon area during the 1980s — a legacy that continues to benefit our community to this day.

Eileen Bond was a constant presence throughout those years — supporting her family, including daughter Susanne, a successful national-level show jumper. It was an exciting era for show jumping in WA, with a strong competition circuit that attracted many of the country's top riders, made possible through the support of families like the Bonds.

We are grateful for the enduring legacy the Bond family has left our equestrian community, and our thoughts are with them at this time.

02/07/2025

Looking forward to tonight’s radio show with junior rider Tilly March and her Mum Rindy 😊