Australian Quarter Horse Association in Tamworth, New South Wales | Sport & recreation

Australian Quarter Horse Association

Locality: Tamworth, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6762 6444

Address: Lot 13 Jack Smyth Drive 2340 Tamworth, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.aqha.com.au/

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23.01.2022 Updated advice for NSW Community Sports Organisations from NSW Health. Click the below link to read more https://aqha.com.au/enews... #AusQHA #australianquarterhorse

23.01.2022 Great to see the next generation of Cowboys & Cowgirls at the first day of the Peel Outdoors Cowkids Camp 2020.. #AusQHA. #aussiecowboys. #aussiecowgirls

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Pete O'Neill & Sue, registered as THIS CATIFEX Q-74882 owned by Mark Ruff on winning the 2020 Condamine Bell Campdraft over the weekend. Top scoring in both Rd 1 & the Final (92, 88, 90.5) secured the win!. Great to see everyone out & about enjoying drafting again..... #AusQHA #AustralianQuarterHorse #Campdrafting

22.01.2022 Attention AQHA Amateurs ! AQHA Amateur Division Annual General meeting will be held Thursday 29th October via Zoom. The meeting will commence 8pm Daylight Savings time & 5pm AWST.... If you wish to attend the ZOOM meeting please email [email protected] to register your interest. https://aqha.com.au/amateur-division #AusQHAAmateurDivision

21.01.2022 Are you able to attend the AQHA AGM 2020? Either in person or via a live streaming platform. When: Wednesday 14th October, 2020 at 7pm Where: Red Hill Motor Inn & Conference Centre, Tamworth NSW.... Don't forget, to be able to attend & vote you will need to be a financial member of the association. More details to come on how to register your attendance both in person (only 40 members are able to attend adhering to State & Federal requirements) & on-line. Contact the AQHA office today to check your membership status. 02 6762 6444 #AusQHA #AGM

21.01.2022 **Update - Victoria State Show 2020 Unfortunately the Victoria State Show committee has made the hard decision to postpone the State Show for 2020. The committee are working hard to work towards 2021 Victoria State Show with dates to come.... #VictoriaStateQuarterHorseShow2021 #AustralianQuarterHorse

21.01.2022 **Update** A big thank you to our Q21 National Show High Point Buckle sponsors * Chris & Thereisa Witheridge - Yearling... * SR Show Horses & Floats - 2 Year Old * Cavallino Estate - 3 Year Old * Cavallino Estate - Youth 12 - 14 Years * Kerry Blackaller - Junior Horse * Roderick Insurance Brokers - Senior Horse * Nevillefail Ranch - Amateur Snr Horse * Triandibo Stud - Amateur Jnr Horse * Tropicana Classic - Select Amateur * Ace Photography - EWD * Cuttabar Quarter Horses - Cattle & Timed Events * Rebecca Turner - Youth 5 - 11 Years * Horsemans Trading Post - Youth 15 - 18 Years * Sign Ur Neigh'm - Non Traditional #Q21NationalChampionshipShow, #AustraliaQuarterHorses.

21.01.2022 Safety Helmet Rule Changes effective 1 August 2020 80.4 Approved Safety helmets, which conform to the current Australian Safety Standards must be worn in all Hunter Classes, by all exhibitors. The chin strap must be securely fastened under the chin at all times during competition and practice. 80.4.1 Youth competitors must also wear such helmets when competing in Working Cow Horse, Boxing, any AQHA Sporting class, Lead Line and Youth Walk/Jog/Trot classes.... 82.5 English Attire a) In all English classes, riders must wear: hunt coats of traditional colours being navy, dark green, grey, black, brown or tweed breeches (or jodhpurs) are to be of traditional shades of buff, khaki, canary, grey or rust high English boots or elastic sided paddock boots of black or brown, with or without gaiters a shirt with a minimum of a short sleeve a tie, choker, or dickey (with a shirt that has short sleeves) black, navy blue, brown or green approved Safety helmet, which must conform to the current Australian Safety Standards. Protective headgear must conform with one of the current approved safety standards: Current Australian standard AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards) provided they are SAI Global marked. New Australian standard ARB HS 2012 provided they are SAI Global marked. Current American standard ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a onwards) provided they are SEI marked. Current American standard SNELL E2001. Current British standard PAS 015 (1998 or 2011) provided they are BSI Kitemarked. Interim European Standard VG1 (01.040: 2014-12) with or without BSI Kitemark. https://aqha.com.au/enews #AusQHA #AustralianQuarterHorse

20.01.2022 The AQHA Board of Directors and staff would like to wish one of our talented staff members Jessica Rapley "Good Luck" in the 2020 New England NSW Training Awards. Jessica has made it through to the finals of these prestigious awards while being employed at the AQHA office. The NSW Training Awards are conducted annually by Training Services NSW to recognise outstanding achievement in vocational education and training.... The awards recognise the achievements of students, trainers, teachers and training organisations, as well as large and medium size employers. The New England Regional Training Awards will be presented online Friday 26th June at 6pm.. https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/training_awards/events.html #AQHA #NSWTrainingAwards

20.01.2022 Are you interested in becoming an AQHA Accredited Judge? All judging applicants can now complete most of their accreditation online with the new online video system. No need to attend a face to face seminar. Interested??... Contact the AQHA office today 02 6762 6444 #AusQHA, #AusQHAJudging

19.01.2022 July / August AQHA Magazine is available online now.! Features include - * SKG Performance Horses - This Ducks Smart Q-71972 * AQHA Profile - Bill Tonkin... * Vale - Sheza Good Design Q-73136 * Beat the Covid Blues + the latest news and horse health stories.. Click the below link to view https://aqha.com.au/aqha-magazine #AusQHA #AustralianQuarterHorse #AQHAMagazine

19.01.2022 Did you compete at the SA State Quarter Horse Show back in 1998? Jenny Barnes Photography was there to capture all those great memories and is currently scanning in all the old negatives and posting proofs to her website.. Make sure you check them out today by clicking the link below..... https://jennybarnesphotography.shootproof.com//122479/home #AusQHA #QHASA #AustralianQuarterHorse

19.01.2022 A big shout out to Ariat Australia for sponsoring next years National Championships Show Q21. Make sure you support these great sponsors that support our show..! Ariat Australia is proud to be a sponsor of the AQHA National Show. ... #AriatAustralia #Q21NationalChampionshipShow #australiaquarterhorses

19.01.2022 Have you purchased your September 2020 Horse Deals yet?? Make sure you pick up your copy today to read all about the cutting mare CUTTABAR DESIGNER CAT Q-74908 It's a great read..!!... #HorseDeals #AusQHA #AustralianQuarterHorse

16.01.2022 A big thank you to our Q21 National Show High Point Buckle sponsors * Chris & Thereisa Witheridge - Yearling * SR Show Horses & Floats - 2 Year Old * Cavallino Estate - 3 Year Old... * Cavallino Estate - Youth 12 - 14 Years * Kerry Blackaller - Junior Horse * Roderick Insurance Brokers - Senior Horse * Nevillefail Ranch - Amateur Snr Horse * Triandibo Stud - Amateur Jnr Horse * Tropicana Classic - Select Amateur * Ace Photography - EWD * Cuttabar Quarter Horses - Cattle & Timed Events * Rebecca Turner - Youth 5 - 11 Years * Horsemans Trading Post - Youth 15 - 18 Years * Sign Ur Neigh'm - Non Traditional #Q21NationalChampionshipShow, #AustraliaQuarterHorses.

15.01.2022 Don't forget..!! Memberships for the 2020/2021 year are due 1 August 2020.! We can now take your membership for the new year. If you were financial for 2019/2020 you can renew using any of the below payment methods -... 1. Renewing online and paying by credit card Discount memberships cannot be renewed online 2. Ringing the AQHA office on 02 6762 6444 and quoting your membership number and any changes to your contact details and pay by credit card. 3. If you wish to renew by post, you can send us a letter quoting your membership number and pay by cheque or credit card. 4. You can send us a fax quoting name and membership number, and credit card details 5. Direct Deposit into AQHA Account quoting your MEMBERSHIP NUMBER as the reference. BSB: 032 621 Account Number: 119369 FEES Full/Constituent $185: Full Discount $110; Youth $65; Youth Discount $30; International $235; International Youth $115 AMATEUR/SELECT AMATEUR PERMITS $30 You can pay your subscription fee for the renewal of your permit by any of the above methods (1 to 4) as long as you have paid your membership fees. NOVICE YOUTH OR NOVICE AMATEUR No fees but must hold Amateur ticket. If you are eligible, you can apply for this permit by any of the above methods (1 to 4) #AusQHA #NewMembershipyear #AustralianQuarterhorse

15.01.2022 The AQHA office is currently having a few issues with our phones. The technicians are working on the problem..

15.01.2022 Dear Members, Two days ago, we lost another stalwart of the Quarter Horse industry in Australia with the death of long time breeder and member, Douglas Kefford. Doug was responsible for the importation of many great Quarter Horses to Australia and he also set a new bar for many to reach in the promotion of our breed as well. Many would know the name Copperwood Ranch which was one of the leading studs of the industry in Australia for many years. He lead the way in the promo...tion of his horses with the Copperwood Ranch Incentive Program paying out $100’s of thousands of dollars over the years it was run. He was also responsible for the early creation of the ARCHA (reined cowhorses) in Australia which was personally a passion of Doug’s and we remember him showing the great Cloud 8 in many of these events. Doug also under wrote the Quarter Horse National Show which was held in Victoria were he added rodeo to the night program which saw the biggest crowds to ever attend a National show which still stands to this day. He added his entrepreneur touch to our events which saw the promotion of our breed reach new heights. His love for the Quarter Horse saw his son, Craig take over the reins of the ranch and the Quarter Horses continued to be promoted under his close watch. Craig was a leading youth competitor and successfully showed in open competition both here and overseas as well. The AQHA awarded Copperwood Ranch a Hall Of Fame award which is the highest honour the AQHA can award. Last year also saw the ARCHA award Doug a Hall Of Fame award in recognition for his contribution to the association in Australia. The NCHA has also awarded Copperwood Ranch several HOF inductions for the stallions owned by the ranch. The AQHA sends its condolences to the Kefford family in this trying time and the legacy created by Douglas Kefford will live on in our breed for decades to come. With Thanks, Ricky Glen (Chairperson AQHA Cattle and Timed Events portfolio)

15.01.2022 Attention AQHA members Please see the below link for an Update from the AQHA Board of Directors. https://aqha.com.au/enews... If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the AQHA office. 02 6762 6444

14.01.2022 With heavy hearts we advise the passing of AQHA member and past President, Jan Miller. On behalf of the AQHA Board of Directors and staff, our deepest condolences to Jan's family and friends at this extremely difficult time. Funeral arrangements will be advised when available.

12.01.2022 Good Afternoon Members.. Make sure you check your emails for an Update from the AQHA Board of Directors. Members who don't have an email will receive the update in post.... Enjoy your weekend & Stay Safe..! #AusQHA #AustralianQuarterHorse

12.01.2022 Dear Members, We woke yesterday to learn of the passing of long time member, Peter Costello. He held the membership number of #68 and has been a competitor and breeder in the AQHA since the early days. Peter was employed at Ellerston by Jack Reilly in the early days of its setup and oversaw the start of many great horses that the power house stud imported into Australia and whilst he was there, he showed Holly Mingo R2-933 to win his 1st of 3 NCHA Open Futurity Championships.... He will be always remembered for showing Docs Spinifex Q-5015 who was imported and owned by Garrison Quarter Horses to also win the NCHA Open Futurity and everyone remembers the powerful picture of Spinifex working a cow which has been used in every equine related magazine as a reference to what a cutting horse should look like. Peter then set up his own stud and training property which he ran with his family. His younger brother, David Costello is a successful cutting trainer in the USA and his other brother Michael has been involved in the industry as well. Peter served on the board of the NCHA for many years and was instrumental in the growth of that Association in the past. He was a quite man who you would often see deep in thought, he would always greet you warmly and would stay for a chat. He will be missed by all who knew him and our thoughts go out to his family. Ricky Glen AQHA Director, Cattle and Timed Events and Hall of Fame Portfolio Chairperson

12.01.2022 Good Afternoon Members.. Make sure you check your emails for an Update from the AQHA ! These updates can also be view on our website by clicking the below link... https://aqha.com.au/enews Enjoy your weekend & Stay Safe..! #AusQHA #AustralianQuarterHorse

09.01.2022 Meet Sue Williams - AQHA Professional Horsemen. Sue is presenting the first of our new series on various aspects of the Quarter Horse industry. Click the below link to our website to view Sue's video on - How to hold your reins from snaffle bit through to hackamore and one handed in the bridle. Enjoy ! ... https://aqha.com.au/sue-williams-professional-horsemen Sue Williams Equine Versatility #AQHAProfessionalHorsemen, #AusQHA, #AustralianQuarterhorse AQHA Professional Horsemen

08.01.2022 Just a reminder the AQHA Office will be closing 5pm Friday 18th December & re open Monday 4th January 2021.. Wishing all our Members & Quarter Horse lovers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year..!! All the best for 2021 !!... #Christmas2020 #AusQHA #MerryChristmas

07.01.2022 Make sure you check out the January Horse Deals for the story on Hustler SP & Olivia Palfreyman... A great read .! pick up your copy today.. #Horsedeals. #AusQuarterHorse ... https://www.horsedeals.com.au/

06.01.2022 To our valued members Due to the continuing uncertainty of the current COVID environment, resulting border closures and our duty of care to our members, the AQHA Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to cancel the AQHA National Show, Q20, scheduled to be held from the 14th to the 19th of October 2020. Planning has commenced for Q21 to be held at AELEC during the first two weeks of April 2021. ... We would like to acknowledge our Sponsors, volunteers, members and stakeholders for your continued support and we look forward to staging a successful National Show in 2021. Kind regards AQHA Board of Directors

06.01.2022 The Quarter Horse has the ability to silently speak to our hearts. They benefit our mental and physical wellbeing, just ask any Quarter Horse owner. We invite you to become a part of our great community, whether you want to show or just take them on a trail ride into the great Australian bush. You will be thankful for your horse every day, just like the thousands of Australian Quarter Horse Members who enjoy their Quarter Horses in their lives.... Photo credit: Tania Hobbs #AustralianQuarterHorse #Versatility #QHConnection

05.01.2022 Make sure you pick up your December Horse Deals to check out Pauline Stuart-Fox's story. Many of you will remember Pauline as our Former AQHA President 2013 - 2015, an Honorary Life Member, Judge, Professional Horsemen with the AQHA. Over the years Pauline was also involved with our International teams representing the #AusQHA. Grab your copy today !... #AusQuarterHorses #AusQHAJudges #AusQHAProfessionalHorsemen #AusQHAWorldCupTeam #AusQHATransTasman See more

02.01.2022 Thank you to Australian Reined Cow Horse Association one of our valued sponsors continuing their support at next years National Championship Show Q21. Make sure you check out their website for all the latest information. https://cowhorseaustralia.com/... #australianreinedcowhorseassociation #Q21NationalChampionshipShow #australianquarterhorses

02.01.2022 Attention AQHA Amateurs The AQHA Amateur Division will be sending out a Amateur survey to be completed in the coming week. If you have 2 Amateur members with the same email address, only 1 survey will be sent.... If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the AQHA Amateur Division committee.. #AusAQHA #AQHAAmateurDivision

01.01.2022 Happy Friday..! Sue Williams AQHA Professional Horsemen presents the next of our series on various aspects of the Quarter Horse industry. Sue a Professional Horse Trainer for over 40 years, has started, trained and shown many Open, Amateur, Youth and Non-Pro riders and horses to State & National titles in Futurities and multiple western and English events.... Click the below link to our website to view Sue's video on - How to tie a Hackamore. Enjoy ! https://aqha.com.au/sue-williams-professional-horsemen https://www.suewilliamsequine.com.au/ #AQHAProfessionalHorsemen, #AusQHA, #AustralianQuarterhorse

01.01.2022 Happy Wednesday ! For any members who would like to check out the "New Rule Book Edition" effective 1 August 2020, it is now available on our website at the top of our Rule Book page. Please click below to go to our Rule Book... https://aqha.com.au/rulebook

01.01.2022 Thank you to Portable Horse Stables for once again partnering with the AQHA as a valued sponsor for our Q21 National Show. Portable Horse Stables are a local Tamworth business. Portable Horse Stables are perfect for horse owners leasing a property, or anyone needing new stables at an affordable price. ... They are suitable for all horse sizes and able to be set up within minutes. Designed by experts within the equine industry, Portable Horse Stables have a high quality HDPE infill - making them durable and bacteria resistant. The panels are all flat packed and can be transported to anywhere in Australia. Check out the website for more information. https://www.portablehorsestables.com.au/ #Q21NationalChampionshipShow #australiaquarterhorses