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2019
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Search Midland
Seven mounted members and one ground crew were called out in February to search for a missing person in Midland. The team were relocated to Swan View to search vacant land. Fortunately the missing person was located by a member of the public later that evening. |
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2018
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XVII Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games
First held in 1984 the biennial APES games were held in Mandurah this year. The Mounted Section was well represented, coming home with 3 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze and 2 merit awards.
SES Mounted members take part in ANZAC Day Parade Rockingham
6 horses and 12 ground crew took part in the Annual ANZAC Day Parade in Rockingham 
Search Bibra Lake
Five members of the Mounted Section were called to a search for a missing person at Bibra Lake Show & Tell
In 2018 the Mounted Unit made numerous visits to other SES Units- Cockburn, Gosnells, Belmont and Serpentine/Jarrahdale, to explain the capabilities of the Unit. 
Show & Tell Serpentine/Jarrahdale SES
In addition the Unit took part in the Bullsbrook Fair, Mandurah SES Open Day and the Serpentine/Jarrahdale Festival
Bullsbrook Fair
Mandurah SES Open Day
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Perth Heritage Day
Four horses represented the Unit at Perth Heritage Day in October 
Equestra
In October Mounted members took part in Equestra at the State Equestrian Centre providing spectators an insight into how the Unit operates 
Search
In May members of SES Mounted spent 220 hours of operational time spanning 6 days assisting in the search for a missing man 
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2017
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Search - Lancelin
5 members from Mounted section assisted in the search for a missing person in Lancelin Congratulations
Congratulations to Amy and Sam, Krystal and Belle and Brian and Tommy on passing probation. Mounted Members' Service Awards Congratulation to Simone and Karen on receiving their 5 year service awards WOW Day (Wear Orange Wednesday)
The celebration barbecue to recognise State Emergency Service volunteers was held at the Belmont SES facility, in Cloverdale. Steve Summerton was the event MC, with the Commissioner and Minister giving an address to the 200+ guests. Closing comments were made by SESVA President Gordon Hall. Deputy Commissioners Lloyd Bailey and Steve Fewster volunteered to assist with cooking the BBQ sausages,
SES Mounted members take part in ANZAC Day Parade Rockingham
ANZAC day saw 6 horses/riders and 12 ground crew take part in the annual Rockingham Anzac Day parade. 
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We Have Moved
October saw the Mounted Section move to new headquarters in Kewdale to become a part of SWORD. SWORD (Statewide Operational Response Division) provides secondary responders to augment emergency response teams. The 5 capabilities of SWORD: Land Search (Mounted and Canine) Enhanced Communications (CSU) Fire Response Logistics Level 2 Incident Management Teams 
TLAER
On 1st and 2nd May, 5 members attended a workshop in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue run by Anton Phillips, an Animal Rescue Specialist from the UK. 
SES Mounted Section is Recruiting New Members
We will be holding an information evening on Tuesday April 4th for you to find out exactly what is involved and to meet some existing members. This will be a general information presentation and you will then have an opportunity to ask questions. Afterwards, join us for a cuppa and chat with members where you can ask more questions and chat with them about their experiences. After this, if you are still interested there will be an induction/rider assessment day on Saturday 29th April for those wishing to join. |
2016
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Show & Tell
In July our members headed down to Rockingham SES to inform everyone about what we do and what we're capable of. Search For Missing Man
Members from Mounted Section took part in a foot search at Point Walter for a missing man. www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-30/body-found-swan-river-search-missing-sean-mitchell-called-off/7459658 Large Animal Rescue Kenwick
3 members assisted in the rescue of a horse trapped in mud in a dam. https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/video/watch/31511075/mission-to-rescue-kenwick-horse-stuck-in-mud/#page1 WOW Day
Four mounted members and two ground crew from Mounted Section took part in WOW Day at Murdoch University. Channel Ten Footage of the event http://tenplay.com.au/news/perth/20 16/5/11/Volunteer%20emergency% 20personnel%20honoured 
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Mounted Members' Service Awards
Congratulations to the following members on their long service awards Cheryl and Steve Horsley - 5 years Corrie Onderwater - 10 years Angela Stokovic - 15 years Natalie Beard - 15 years Sheena Ryan - 20 years
State Wide Operational Response Division
Members of the Mounted Section attended the official opening of SWORD at the DFES Academy in Forrestfield The State Wide Operations Response Division (SWORD) is a resource provided by volunteers. The unit was founded in 2014 and is a metropolitan resource available to the State, located at the WA Fire and Emergency Services Academy in Forrestfield. The SWORD provides a multi skilled volunteer resource without a dedicated area of responsibility that can be deployed state-wide to provide support at major incidents. The SWORD comprises operational Volunteers Fire and Rescue Service, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services and State Emergency Service canine, mounted and communications support personnel, as well as the WA Fire and Emergency Services Concert Band. 
New Member Recruitment
A New Member Information Evening was held April 6. 19 potential candidates attended and all seemed keen to follow through, with some good feedback on the night. From the 19, 10 attended the rider and horse assessment day at Peel PC with another 3 unable to make the day but keen to continue. From these 13 they have been invited to join us for an induction training night and should they pass this can join the unit from May night training onwards. 
SES Mounted members take part in Anzac Day Parade Rockingham
ANZAC day saw 4 horses/riders and 9 ground crew take part in the Rockingham March. Horses were as popular as ever with the crowds during the service. 
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2015
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Show & Tell
On Monday evening July 27th a number of members attending the Belmont Units "Show and Tell" night. Members had been asking about what other specialist units did and therefore we all came together on the night for a demonstration. The night included a tour of the SIMCEN and talks from Mounted, Canine and Communications units. We started the night with a tour of the old "bunker", for those that had seen it before it is now all revamped and known as the SIMCEN (Simulation Centre). The real work of the SIMCEN is still important and it remains a backup/overflow for the SOC (now located in Cockburn) Then we moved outside to the cold and Natalie presented a talk on what Mounted Section did. Corrie and Charlie along with Ben and Zophia were there to model what the Mounted Section did and gave a great contrast in what type of horse and gear you can use. Whilst this was happening, another talk was being made inside by the Canine section. Finally we all gathered out on the grass for a demonstration of erecting a Repeater. It was interesting to hear about the considerations they need to make and how it was erected and stabilised. Three members were able to do it in about 10-15 minutes. So all in all it was a great and informative night. |
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2014
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WOW Day and SES Week
SES Week 10th -16th November WOW Day (Wear Orange Wednesday) Wednesday 12th November 2014. Search - Caraboooda
Mounted Section deployed 6 members to assist in a search for missing man at Carabooda http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/police-helicopter-ses-scouring-bushland-for-missing-carabooda-man-20141001-10onvn.html https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/25160292/missing-man-found-unconscious/ https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/video/watch/25173073/man-survives-2-days-in-bush/ https://twitter.com/cunningham…/…/517486391047909376/photo/1 |
Search - Flint
Mounted Section take part in search for missing man at Flint http://www.busseltonmail.com.au/story/2341590/missing-bayswater-man-robert-fairchild-found-in-bushland/ https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/24201890/man-found-after-two-day-bush-search/
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2013
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Wear Orange to Work Day
13th November This week we acknowledge the hard work of more than 2000 State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers during National SES Week. Celebrations are taking place across Australia from Monday 11 to Sunday 17 November, recognising the tireless efforts and commitment of our volunteers who give up their time to keep our community safe, rain, hail or shine. So this week, in recognition of this extraordinary group of people - we Think orange, we Thank orange- Cheers to our SES. https://extranet.dfes.wa.gov.au/sesweek/wow.htm Official Opening Saturday, 12 October 2013 The new purpose- built $1.8 million facility was officially opened by Hon Joe Francis MLA, Minister for Emergency Services. The unit is headquarters to Belmont SES and the Mounted Section http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/pages/StatementDetails.aspx?listName=StatementsBarnett&StatId=7827 http://www.ses-wa.asn.au/node/2128 Mid-year Recruitment
The SES Mounted Section is holding an information evening on Wednesday 7th August at 19.30 at our Belmont Headquarters. Have you ever wondered what exactly is involved in being a SES Mounted volunteer? Have you been thinking of volunteering for the community and want to do something with your horse? Then why not come along and find out exactly what is involved and meet some members. There will be a general information presentation and you will then have an opportunity to ask questions. Afterwards, join us for a cuppa and chat with members. For more information please email the Deputy Manager, Natalie (enquiries@seswamountedsection.com). (please note Natalie is on holidays until 16th July, but will return all calls and emails on her return.) West Australian Horse Council AGM
Thursday 22 August @ 7.15pm SES Mounted Section Local Manager, Stuart Jones will be giving a talk on how The Mounted State Emergency Services operate and how you can become involved. SES Mounted members take part in Anzac Day Parade Rockingham
Busy Start to Year
Since December SES Mounted members have been involved in eight operations. These have consisted of three searches, three fires, a storm and a cyclone, volunteering their time for a total of 293 operational hours. |
Induction
6 possible new recruits join members of the Mounted Section for a training session at Magenup Equestrian Centre. 
WANTED
The Western Australian Horse Council has been given the opportunity to receive funding of up to $50,000 for a survey on the number of horses and their economic and environmental impact on Perth and Peri Urban region. We are seeking a person for this paid position, who is experienced in gathering and analysing statistics. This person must have a current Professional Indemnity policy. The timeframe for completion of this project is no longer than eighteen months, starting from the end of March 2013. Applications close on March 20th 2013. Expressions of interest and a CV can be emailed to bennit@iinet.net.au For more information contact WAHC Chairperson Diane Bennit on 92910202 SES WA Mounted Section is Recruiting
SES Mounted Section is currently recruiting committed volunteers to join the unit. This website gives interested persons an overview of the necessary requirements of both horse and rider. At this stage we are planning an 'Information Evening' on 6th February 2013 and a compulsory 'Induction Weekend' 23rd and 24th February 2013. For more information contact our Deputy Manager Natalie Beard on 0427 995 531 or email her at enquiries@seswamountedsection.com 
Talking Horses
Unit Manager Stuart Jones was interviewed on Talking Horses (91.3 Sport FM) Wednesday 16 link to the Talking Horses radio program. http://www.sportfm.com.au/20130116_talking_horses.mp3 | ||||||
2012 News
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Halt
Horse Activity Lobby Trust A joint venture by WA Horse Council and Pony Club Association WA The WA Horse Council (WAHC) and the Pony Club Association of WA (PCAWA) were recently advised of the Strategic Document for the WA Sport and Recreation Industry, which is valid up to 2015. One of the challenges itemised is the “The sport and Recreation Industry must actively engage to ensure sport and recreation interests are integrated within existing and new planning frameworks at local government, regional and broader urban planning levels” The WAHC and PCAWA will be holding a public meeting at the State Equestrian Centre on Thursday 29th November starting at 7.30pm, to form a lobby group, ‘Halt Activity Lobby Trust’ (HALT), which will assist trail riding groups, clubs and organisations that are in danger of losing their grounds to urban encroachment. Many organisations have already lost their venues, and the ‘HALT’ group will be working to remind all levels of government involved in planning, of the ongoing need to provide suitable areas which are large enough to carry out all the events the horse community now enjoy. Special thanks to Martin Shaw CEO EWA for hosting this inaugural meeting at the SEC and promoting it on the EWA Email Blast. Halt Negative Impact of Urban Encroachment 
SES Mounted Section move to New HQ
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Members of the Mounted Section took part in the Anzac Day Parade at Rockingham   Search For Missing Woman
The RAC rescue helicopter, police and 100 SES volunteers, including the mounted section and the SES dog squad, spent the morning searching the Eden Hill area for the woman. Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/elderly-woman-found-in-eden-hill-20120311-1us61.html#ixzz1rqBAYl9C  |
SES Mounted Members Assist During Storms
http://www.ses-wa.asn.au/node/1826 Large Animal Emergency Rescue Workshop -
The core skills you need to know
Missing Trail Bike Rider
Members of Mounted Section take part in search for missing teenager http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/search-for-missing-trail-bike-rider-80km-south-east-of-perth/story-e6frg13u-1226449021687 WA Horse Council - Information Update 2nd June 2012 Under the new Activities in Thoroughfares and Public Places and Trading Local Laws – based on a template issued by the WA Local Government Association - Collie Shire Council and many other shires throughout the state have recently passed a local law that requires permits to be issued before a horse can be ridden in a built-up area. This gives rangers the authority to impose fines for infringements. To find out whether your shire has adopted a version of this law, go to the on-line register of local laws and search for ‘thoroughfare’. Clicking on the icon in the Gazette column opens a PDF showing the full wording of the law as the council has adopted it. NEW NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF LIVESTOCK. These standards come into effect from 1st July 2012 -are MANDATORY , will be enforced and cover: · Planning and preparation for transport · Fit to load · Time off for water Visit: www.livestockwelfarestandards.net.au Presentation Of SES Mounted Search And Rescue Techniques To York DHS Cadets
During March Liesl Simons, SES volunteer for Mounted Section gave a presentation of SES Mounted Section search and rescue techniques to two groups of Cadets from York District High School. The Cadets had a great time and Argy was the centre of attention. Thanks to Ms Liz Read for the invitation to share these skills with her Cadets.     | ||||||
2011 News
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Mounted Members' Service Awards
At the December AGM Ian Summerton presented long service awards to Helen Iles - 20 years Sheena Ryan - 15 years Linda Leadbetter - 15 years Natalie Wegner - 10 years Stuart Jones - 10 years 
Left to right: Linda Leadbetter, Sheena Ryan, Helen Iles, Natalie Wegner & Stuart Jones
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Search For Missing Man
In November, 6 members from the Mounted Unit joined SES search teams, spending 3 days in Dalwallinu searching for a missing man. Thanks to the Wongan Hills Hotel for providing excellent accommodation. New HQ The new headquarters is now at lock-up stage. Completion is due in 2012 More information ... |