Horse SA E news Wednesday January 30th, 2008

EI - Industry Liaison
1. Move to a disease free Australia. Visit the Australian Horse Industry Council website www.horsecouncil.org.au for a range of images and recent updates. Gatherings of horses will still need to register as events with PIRSA. Info about this, horse movements etc on www.pir.sa.gov.au PLEASE CHECK as fines still apply.

2. EI Community Information Update Sessions
All sessions start at 7. 30 pm (room open from 7pm) No bookings required. More info about sessions and all EI information on www.pir.sa.gov.au
Strathalbyn Town Hall Weds Feb 6th
Gawler Sports & Community Centre (Nixon St) Mon Feb 11th
Mount Gambier Commodore Hotel Thurs Feb 14th
Clare Racing Club Weds Feb 20th
3. Equine Influenza Assistance Grants close on 8th February (or until movement restrictions are lifted) for wage supplement and business assistance grants. Businesses who have already received one $5000 grant are eligible to apply for a second $5000. Large half page adverts were placed in all major newspapers last

EI - Industry Advocacy
1. FREE WORKSHOPS - BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING FOR BUSINESSES/CLUBS
Do you provide products or services for the horse industry? How will you survive another stock standstill, prolonged equine flu disruption or other emergency or business disruption? While Equine Influenza is present in Australia, another stock standstill can be called at any time – is your business (including organisations & self-employed) ready& able to cope? Who can attend? Horse training & breaking, farrier, fodder, agistment, saddlery & repairs, horse clubs, shows and events, transporting, float repairs, hired horse venues, coaching, riding schools etc.
Murray Bridge Racecourse: Thursday 31st Jan 2008 (tomorrow night)
Gawler Racecourse: Tuesday 5th Feb 2008
Horse SA: Allan Scott Park Racecourse, Morphettville: Thurs 7th Feb 2008
Port Lincoln Racecourse: Thursday 14th Feb 2008
Victor Harbor: Venue TBA Tuesday 19th Feb 2008
Globe Derby Harness Racing Centre: 28th Feb 2008
Mount Gambier: Venue TBA Tues 26th Feb 2008
All workshops from 7 – 9.30 pm. Customised resources provided. Thank you to the South Australian Racing Country Clubs for and listed race clubs for supporting. All people with an interest in horse activities may attend. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL with Horse SA. Download form or contact Horse SA Ph 08 8294 2460 Fax 8294 2860 or Email horsesa@horsesa.asn.au or mobile 0402 488 306. More than one person from a business/club/organisation may attend.

2. Register your horse property with PIRSA. An easier form is available on the Horse SA homepage. Currently the Minister is reviewing the need to register horse properties as mandatory. If this is introduced a fee may apply. So… get in early and get in for free!