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25.01.2022 CLASSIC HORSES: Do you have a horse that was in their final Classic year that missed out due to COVID-19? Well here is some good news

24.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

24.01.2022 NEWSFLASH: The ABHA Board of Directors would like to advise all members that we have removed the qualifying criteria from all three events (Patsie Holder Memorial Classic, Open Divisional and Junior Divisional) at the 2020 National Finals. This is subject to COVID-19 restrictions being removed in time for the finals to run in September as planned. Equitana has advised all plans are still in place for the 2020 Equitana to go ahead, we will advise the new qualifying criteria for the 2020 Equitana Event in the near future.

23.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Congratulations to our Open ABHA QLD State Champion Maddy Caben with an Average time of 16.478 on Smart Like Cooper. Maddy has had an incredible state championships by not only claiming the title in the open section but also claiming the junior title.... Purple Fairy Imagery - Cherie Reeves

23.01.2022 WHATS ON: SATURDAY 5th September Fernvale, QLD... Queen of Hearts Barrel Series - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race & $500 Classic Barrel Race Queen of Hearts Barrel Series SUNDAY 6th September Fernvale, QLD Queen of Hearts Barrel Series - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race & $500 Classic Barrel Race Queen of Hearts Barrel Series Ridgelands QLD Capricorn Coast Circuit - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Abha Cap Coast Circuit Lyndoch, SA Dash 4 Cash - COVID-19 - Divsional Barrel Race Dash 4 Cash - divisional barrel racing action - SA

22.01.2022 ABHA Northern Territorys State Championships update. Congratulations to Katelyn Simpson on Smart Little Charger with a cracking run of 17.939 to take home the sensational ABHA trophy saddle in the top 10 shootout @ the ABHA NT State championships hosted by Top End Drum Runners. Also a big thanks to Benita Cadd from DrumSox Barrel Covers for the fantastic drum covers.... Courtesy Rob Corbin Photography More results to be released shortly.

22.01.2022 NSW COVID-19 Update For further information and to read the lastest advice provided by the NSW Government as of 8.00pm 19 August, please click on this link: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au//def/files/faqadvicesport.pdf We understand this is tough time for both our members and our affiliates, and we do hope we can get back to normal shortly.

20.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to our junior QLD ABHA State Champion Maddie Caban and Peptos Jackson Roc with a 15.564 on her second run to give an average of 15.826. Sensational performance and definitely a star of the future.... Purple Fairy Imagery - Cherie Reeves

19.01.2022 ABHA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS SIRE AND BREEDER INCENTIVE:

18.01.2022 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: The ABHA Victorian State Championships hosted by Sporting Horse Australia will be held at the Chiltern Rodeo Arena on March the 12th to 14th. Friday 12th will be exhibitions in the late afternoon and evening under lights.... Saturday 13th Classic,Round 1 open and Juniors, Off The Track thoroughbred section. Sunday 14th Round 2 all age groups followed by the top 25 Shootout for the ABHA Trophy Saddle. It will be an awesome weekend of exciting barrel racing action. Please standby for the event program to be released soon.

18.01.2022 Merry Christmas to everyone from the ABHA

17.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to Sidnee Cowan and Rattle Snake Jake who set the fastest round 1 time in the junior section with a 15.916. Also great work from Maddie Caban who holds 2nd and 3rd spots... Smart Like Cooper 16.057 Peptos Jackson Roc 16.088 Cherie Reeves Purple Fairy Imagery

17.01.2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE: Please be advise of the following updates to the ABHA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS CWBHC have made the very difficult decision to postpone the NSW State Championship event untill Febuary 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. ... SABHA have advised the correct date for the SA State Championships is the 5th of December 2020.

16.01.2022 DISCOUNT: The Australian Performance Horse Magazine has a great offer for you, pay for a five issue subscription and get your sixth for free! We publish an ABHA Report in every issue of the magazine, this next issue will see an insight Brittany McVicar and her awesome mare Epic with a Behind the Reins Q&A, Training Tips from the great Vicki Schiller, a new section called 'Let's Talk TLC' with Tenielle Angland and an event wrap-up of the Lisa Coates Memorial Classic - you don't want to miss it!

15.01.2022 ABHA Victorian State Championships. The top 25 Shoot out for the sensational ABHA trophy saddle has just become even more exciting with $1000 being added to the prize pool thanks the The Bit Fitter and Sporting Horse Australia What an event this will be with some of Australia’s best barrel horses fighting it out to claim victory.... This event will also be broadcast on Barrel Racing TV Sunday afternoon.

15.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to everyone involved from Abha Cap Coast Circuit who did an amazing job hosting the QLD ABHA State Championships,with record entries and record prize money. This event was labeled the biggest barrel racing event in QLD history and it didn’t let us down with some sensational performances across the 3 days of action.

15.01.2022 LET'S TALK TLC: with Teneille Angland 1. How important is it to you to give your horses some TLC? I am a huge believer in loving on horses in general. I honestly believe all of the horses Ive had over the years try so hard for me and have become successful because they know how much I love them! 2. What therapies do you use on your horses and why? ... I try to get Bruce Marsh to work on my horses whenever I cross his path; he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the equine body. I recently purchased Back on Track boots and really love them! I also have an old Dick Wicks magnetic rug that Ive had for over 15 years and I still use when stabling overnight. Whenever Im near someone who does PEMF Therapy I try to get that done too, I like it because Ive had it done on myself and I believe it helps circulation and pain as it works on a cellular level. 3. What supplements/feeds do you use and why? I am a huge believer in SweetPro and EquiPride, my horses spend a lot of time in the paddock on grass and with the SweetPro I know theyre getting everything they need and they always look a million bucks. Im a long time feeder of Prydes EasiFeed, so leading into events I use their extruded grain feeds. And finally good quality lucerne is always a must! 4. Have you seen any therapies out there that you are yet to try but would love to? The one thing Id love to have access to is Cold Spa Therapy, its a treadmill in cold salt water. It looks like an awesome low impact way to keep an older competition horse fit. 5. If you were stuck on a desert island with just you and your horse what would be the one thing you would take to make sure he get's his TLC? Definitely great Lucerne and SweetPro.

15.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: All competitors for the QLD State Championship Event, draws are availible on ABHA website, https://abha.com.au/event-calendar/qld-state-championships

15.01.2022 Mental game with Katina Elle Racheal Matthews (published March 2020) Often in the sport of barrel racing, when we think of strength being important in the industry our minds only jump to physical strength. However, the mental game arguably plays one of the most important roles in being successful in our sport. I sat down with past ABHA 1D Champion and 2 x ABCRA Australian Barrel Racing Champion, Katina Matthews and discussed her mental game in the sport and why it is key in b...eing successful. I definitely think mental strength is important in our sport, if you walk into the arena doubting yourself, chances are youre not going to have your best run. Barrel racing is a tough sport on your mental strength, its so easy to have a couple of bad runs in the past to change your level of positivity when entering the arena, next minute you are worrying and struggling and this can have an affect on your horse. I find that making sure, you do the hard work at home, and having a very short memory and only looking at the runs ahead really helps me mentally. I highly encourage everyone to get a game plan, set an achievable goal such as a clean run. This may sound silly but when Im walking into that arena, I tell myself over and over again that I can do this. We all have doubts but like anything in life its a habit so make it a healthy one. I have a routine when I struggle with confidence or not feeling mentally strong. I do slow work at home and adjust anything that is in need of it, I listen to fearless motivation podcasts, and go to the gym to release any stress. On the day of the event, Im usually pretty excited so I listen to my podcasts on the day, and listen to rock music before I run so Im pretty pumped by the time I walk my horse into that gate, I feel like this gets me really focused. Due to this routine, Ive almost eliminated my nerves, and now when I get butterflies instead of worrying, I tell myself Im excited to win. Whats your top two podcasts for motivation? 1. Fearless Motivation Feed your mind with success 2. Fearless Motivation Hungry for success Favourite rock songs to get you pumped? 1. Song 2 Blur 2. Mudshovel Staind 3. Born for Greatness Papa Roach

15.01.2022 WHATS ON: Update for Central West Barrel Horse Club - Divisional Event Saturday 25th July has been cancelled.

14.01.2022 Behind the reins with the 2018 ABHA National Finals Junior 1D Champion: Jasmine Shumack (published June 2019). Tell us about Designa Kitten the horse you won the 2018 ABHA National Finals Junior 1D title on: Designa Kitten aka Poppy, is a home bred mare by the late cutting horse sire Racketeer Cat, out of the 2002 NCHA Futurity Champion Special T Spin. So in other words, she was bred for the cutting pen! My Dad started poppy as a cutter and from the beginning, it just wasnt ...Continue reading

14.01.2022 As many are aware the NSW Chief Health Officer has has issued a directive in regards to recommended measures required to reduce the risk of community sport COVID-19 transmissions. The Board of Directors are currently conversing with the Government, and other bodies to find the best solution for our members and our affiliates. Please know we are working on this and will provide an announcement on the decision shortly once we have it.

14.01.2022 WHATS ON: SATURDAY 4th July COVID - 19 Restrictions and Social Distancing will Apply... Robbie Robbins Reserve NT Top End Drum Runners - Divisional Barrel Race Top End Drum Runners

14.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Amazing job by the team at Abha Cap Coast Circuit who have put together a sensational ABHA state championships event with record entries and prize money.

14.01.2022 Behind the Reins with the 2018 National Finals Open 1D Champion Adele Edwards & Moon Roc (published August 2019) Tell us about Moon Roc, the horse you won the 2018 ABHA National Finals 1D title on? Moon Roc is a 14yr old gelding sired by Traditional Roc & from the great producing broodmare Jessica Morn. Mooney was bred & raised here at 3D Quarter Horses....Continue reading

13.01.2022 ABHA TV is excited to bring you some of the sensational action from the 2019 ABHA National Finals. First up is the top 10 from round 1 of the Patsie Holder Memorial Classic.

13.01.2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND EVENT SURVEY: Dear Members and Affiliates, Due to the continuing expenses incurred by Affiliates and Promoters in the running of events. eg. Hiring of venues, preparation of grounds etc. The ABHA board is considering the following and would like to get an idea if this is supported or not supported from the members and affiliates.... Please have you say by completing the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8QJXJG2

12.01.2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: TASMANIAN ABHA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS hosted by Tassie barrels & poles this Saturday The Tasmanian State Championships CLASSIC event is going to be one of the great classic battles with Michelle Harvey on Just Chulin Out who won the Classic Championship in December and also won the fastest 5yo going in a favourite.... In hot persuit will be Jodi King on Glenore Coccomo. Jo who was the reserve champion in the December event and was also the fastest 6yo. Not to be forgotten is Samantha Stone on her horse Git Er Dun who was R/Up in the same event and can produce a winning run when they get it all together. This will be we one of the highlights of this sensational event, so let’s see who takes the title.

12.01.2022 ABHA 2021 memberships are due now! And there has never been a better time to be a member of the ABHA with a massive 2021 season coming up. ABHA State Championship events in every state in Australia.... 2021 ABHA National Finals mid September AELEC Centre Tamworth Equitana Qualifying events nationwide. Equitana ABHA Australian Open Melbourne July 10. And a whole host of first class barrel racing events from our sensational affiliates Australia wide. So what are you waiting for? Click this link below for direct access to our online membership forms. ABHA the home of Australia’s biggest barrel racing events. https://abha.com.au/membership

11.01.2022 ABHA FINALS: The ABHA National Finals scheduled for September 2020 has been cancelled. This is a tough decision but one we feel is an important decision for our association. The good news is we are working on an exciting solution to replace the National Finals this year and will release details shortly so stay tuned!

11.01.2022 MAGAZINE: Check out the latest ABHA report in the Australian Performance Horse Magazine in stores now!

11.01.2022 LIFE MEMBERSHIP: We would like to announce that Adele Edwards will be presented with an ABHA Life Membership at the (all things going to plan) 2020 ABHA National Finals. We want to sincerely thank Adele for her hard work, dedication and passion she brings to the barrel racing industry.

10.01.2022 WHATS ON: SATURDAY 26th Sept Branxton, NSW... Lower Hunter Horse Sports Association - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Lower Hunter Horse Sports Association Barrel Day Blackall, QLD Outback Barrel Horse Circuit - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Outback Barrel Horse Circuit SUNDAY 27th Sept Blackall, QLD Outback Barrel Horse Circuit - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Outback Barrel Horse Circuit Lazy Acres Qld Capricorn Coast Circuit - COIVD-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Abha Cap Coast Circuit Lyndoch, SA Dash 4 Cash - COVID-19 - Divsional Barrel Race ***NEW DATE**** Dash 4 Cash - Barrel Racing - SA Lower Barrington, Tas Tassie Barrels & Poles - COVID-19 - Divsional Barrel Race Tassie barrels & poles

09.01.2022 The excitement is building as the first of the ABHA State Championships events kicks off in the Northern Territory tomorrow hosted by the Top End Drum Runners . The arena is in magnificent condition and ready for some first class barrel racing action. Stay tuned to this page for all the results and action shots from the Top End.

09.01.2022 NOTICE FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIAN's: Dear SA Affiliate’s, Members and Members residing outside SA that wish to compete in SA, Please be advised the membership process for our SA members is now a litlle different to the other states.... SA members and also members wishing to compete in SA need to sign a state specific waiver. This waiver also must be witnessed. Please be advised that memberships will not be finalised until the waiver is received. The process is easy, jump online renew your membership as per always. You have the option to download and print the waiver from this section, or tick the box for you payment method and select pay now, you will then receive an email confirming your memebrship anda blank waiver will be attached, you can then print the wavier from here. You then need to complete the waiver. Either post or scan in and email to the [email protected], (Please put you name and membership number as the email subject and if posting please allow ample time for it to arrive before you wish to compete.) The emailed document is editable and for those that have the technology and witness available you can edit the waiver to sign and then send back via email Please ensure all signatures, printed names and dates are legible any that are not will not be accepted. For any queries please email the [email protected]

09.01.2022 WHATS ON: FRIDAY - 30th October 2020 Gracemere, Qld Capricorn Coast Circuit - QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS... Abha Cap Coast Circuit SATURDAY 31st October 2020 Gracemere, Qld Capricorn Coast Circuit - QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Abha Cap Coast Circuit Cooma, NSW Cherry Tree Equine - COVID-19 - Divsional Barrel Race **NEW DATE** Cherry Tree Barrel Racing Gingin, WA Denim & Lace Barrel Racing - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Denim & Lace Barrel Racing Inc SUNDAY 1st November 2020 Gracemere, Qld Capricorn Coast Circuit - QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Abha Cap Coast Circuit Cooma, NSW Cherry Tree Equine - COVID-19 - Divsional Barrel Race **NEW DATE** Cherry Tree Barrel Racing Bective, NSW Monetrery Barrel Racing - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Monterey Barrel Racing Ross, Tas Tassie Barrels & Poles - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Tassie barrels & poles

09.01.2022 Entries are closing for one of the biggest barrel racing events of the year. Entries close tonight so don’t miss out! Click the link below to enter.... https://form.123formbuilder.com//abha-vic-championships-20

08.01.2022 It’s great to have the Australian Barrel Horse Association QLD Championships here at #CQLX. The day has produced some very fast times! Here is Raelene Milson and Jezz!

07.01.2022 QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Congratulations to our ABHA QLD State Champion Charliee-Rose Prow in the Pee Wee Section.

07.01.2022 Behind the Reins with the 2018 National Finals Patsie Holder Memorial Classic Winner Wendy Caban & Jay Lo Working (Published May 2019) Tell us about Jay Lo, the horse you won the 2018 Patsie Holder Memorial Classic Barrel Race on at the ABHA National Finals? Jay Lo is a funny horse she only like me can be all fire up one minute then walk on a loose rein the next minute. She tries her heart out every time she runs. Do you think the AELEC environment complements Jay Lo runn...ing & turning style? Well I think I ride her better there as I know the ground is going to hold her, she runs really hard and needs some ground underneath her. Do you have any specific goals or intentions for this years season? No. Im just doing a few rodeos and Im going to do the futurity on a couple of young horses I have. Do you have a preferred bloodline, running style, body type, or personality you prefer and look for in your barrel horses? Yes, I like a nice type with a big motor under them there have to want to try and be willing. Morn Deck is one of my favourite breeds and SLR Mojo Workin. What motivates & inspires you to keep going and stay positive through all the ups and downs of rodeo/barrel racing life? I have my best friend Tania Schiller who I will call for advice from time to time, she is my idol and the person I have always wanted to ride like but most of all I just love it when I ride my horses and I feel like have a purpose. It feels like this is what I am meant to be doing. What products and therapies do you depend on most to keep your horses healthy, happy, sound and competitive? I use a chiropractor, massage, and keep her on a clean diet. What piece of tack or equipment is one you cant live without? My snaffle bit. What do you think is the key to making the transition from a jackpot divisional barrel racing horse to an open barrel racing horse? It all depends on the horse at the time I feel like my horses tell me when they are ready and then I will see how they go with the big kids. Can you share one of the most memorable and/or funny moments from last years season? Jay Lo winning both rounds at Mt Isa and getting a big fat cheque $7234.00 for one rodeo was pretty impressive from my beautiful mare. If there was one theme, or one message that your barrel racing journey stands for or represents that is a positive message to others, what would it be? Be a good sport. What individuals or aspects of your support team have been absolutely crucial to your success? My husband Troy and my beautiful little girl Dekota are my support team.

07.01.2022 STATS: Let's talk numbers! In the latest Australian Performance Horse Magazine, we reflected on the 2019 Classic Champions. Grab the latest edition of the magazine in your local newsagent to find who was our most successful Classic Rider, Classic Horse, Classic Sire and Classic Breeder. ... Who do you think took out these titles? Hint - there was a tie for the Classic rider! Pictured: The beautiful Ima Non Stop Jet, one of the 2019 ABHA Stallion Showcase Stallions.

06.01.2022 WHATS ON UPDATE: Dash 4 Cash in Lyndoch SA has been postponed from this Sunday to Sunday the 27th of September.

06.01.2022 TRAINERS TOP TIPS: Pat Collins (published January 2020) The road to training a barrel racing horse, or any horse for that matter, as many know can be a rollercoaster, a very rewarding rollercoaster ride to be precise. We often come across numerous drills at clinics or by word of mouth, some of which we dont know what we did without. There are many top trainers in our industry, one of which we were able to glean a small insight into their training program and favourite drill,... and that is Pat Collins. Pat is often seen with a truckload of Classic horses at numerous ABHA events in Victoria and NSW every weekend, and was happy to let us know his top training drill, the Ian Francis Flower Pattern. This drill is certainly my favourite and most used exercise, it incorporates all barrel racing manoeuvres, without making your horse sour on the drums, said Pat. Executing the Flower Pattern You will need to ride in approximately a 75-foot circle, and therefore need that space in either an open paddock or arena; you could use a cone as a guide for the centre. To start, ride your horse through the centre of your circle and towards the outside edge, begin to frame your horse in the bridle as you move through the circle. Once you approach the outside edge, prepare for the turn by sitting down in the saddle and make a half circle to either the left or the right hand side, then double back through the centre of your circle and ride towards the opposite side of the circle. Repeat this seven or eight turns each way. The path of your horse will make a flower pattern. Members can also find an example of this pattern demonstrated on video by Deana Kirkpatrick here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyba2ALuSAo

06.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing the 2020 Australian Barrel Horse Association State Championships. Affiliates in NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA can apply to host a State Championship at their affiliate sponsored by the ABHA with $1500 sponsored cash and one trophy saddle for each State Championship. Even better news, members you don't just get the chance to compete at your home State Championship but can even travel to other states to compete. ... All events will be pending COVID-19 restrictions, but affiliates can now apply to the ABHA to host and will soon be able to get the show on the road. Affiliates you would have received an email into your inbox tonight with further details on guidelines and the application process. Tag an affiliate/committee who you think should apply!

05.01.2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: ABHA NSW State Championships program hosted by Central West Barrel Horse Club is out NOW!

05.01.2022 www.equitana.com.au

05.01.2022 ABHA Victorian State Championships: Program

05.01.2022 The draw is out for the ABHA Victorian State Championships Trade-outs will be accepted (form in the attached link) from 9am, 11/03/2021 12pm, to 9am 12/03/2021. It is the competitors responsibility to source their own member to trade with and both parties must sign the form. Trades will be for both rounds.... Late Entries will also be accepted until 9am 12/03/2021. and will be placed at the bottom of the draw. Draw link: https://abha.com.au/event-calendar/vic-state-championships

05.01.2022 ABHA TASMANIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Saturday 19th December Who will be the next State Champion?

05.01.2022 WHATS ON: SATURDAY 19th September Geurie, NSW... Central West Barrel Horse Club - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race ** NEW DATE ** Central West Barrel Horse Club Berrimah, NT Top End Drum Runners - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Top End Drum Runners Tarcutta, NSW Ultimate Barrel Racing - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race **NEW DATE** ABHA Ultimate Barrel Racing SUNDAY 20th September Moonford, Qld Burnett Barrel Racers - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Burnett Barrel Racers 20th Bective, NSW Monterey Barrel Racing - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Monterey Barrel Racing Lower Barrington, Tas Tassie Barrels & Poles - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Tassie barrels & poles

05.01.2022 WHATS ON: Saturday 12th September FIRST OF SEVEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS... Berrimah, NT Top End Drum Runners - NT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Top End Drum Runners Biloela, QLD ABHA Callide Valley - COVID-19 Divisional Barrel Race ABHA Callide Valley Emerald, Qld CHBHA - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Chbha Central Highlands Goulburn, NSW Tablelands Tin Spinners - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race ABHA Tablelands Tin Spinners Lower Barrington, Tas Tassie Barrels & Poles - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Tassie barrels & poles Aramac, QLD Western Winter Barrel Series Inc QLD - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race **NEW DATE*** https://www.facebook.com/westernwinter.barrelseries Sunday 13th September Aramac, QLD Western Winter Barrel Series Inc QLD - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race **NEW DATE*** https://www.facebook.com/westernwinter.barrelseries Biloela, QLD ABHA Callide Valley - COVID-19 Divisional Barrel Race ABHA Callide Valley Ross, Tas Tassie Barrels & Poles - COVID-19 - Divisional Barrel Race Tassie barrels & poles

04.01.2022 TRAINERS TIPS: Trainers Tips with Vicki Schiller Rating Exercise (published in Australian Performance Horse Magazine May 2020) This is a great exercise for many disciplines and getting your horse to listen to you through body weight control. When you are barrel racing this exercise will allow your horse to rate coming into the drum when you sit back in the saddle.... Start off by trotting big circles in a large area, when I want to rate (slow down) I will sit, and if Im on a horse that is only young or is learning how to rate I will use my reins to slow my horse simultaneously to sitting down in the saddle. Your horse should slow for three strides, while youre at a sitting trot, and then move them out by rising to the trot again and speeding them up using your legs, then move to a different spot in the circle and repeat. The exercise is the same concept at a canter. If you are riding a young horse, you will need to go at a fast lope in the circle so they get used to the feel of your weight in the seat when asking them to rate. Once you have them used to slowing when you are seated, try putting them in a small circle once they rate, and then mix it up around the circle, just rating and then add a circle and so forth. Eventually your horse will slow, by just feeling your weight in the saddle rather than a pull on the reins, and will really benefit you in the barrel pattern. Give it a try!

04.01.2022 COVID-19 - Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice from the Australian Institute of Sport. https://www.ais.gov.au//35892_Mental-Health-and-Wellbeing-

04.01.2022 Behind the Reins with 2019 Patsie Holder Memorial Classic Champion Brittany McVicar & Full Throttle Ta Fame aka Epic (published in the Australian Performance Horse Magazine May 2020) Tell us about Epic, the horse you won the 2019 ABHA National Finals Patsie Holder Memorial Classic title on? Epic was born and raised on our family property. I won a free service at a roping to the sire Seconds ta Fame, kindly donated by the Matthews family. Nevielle McCarthy and Stephanie Ble...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Brittany McVicar & Full Throttle Ta Fame (Published August 2019) Young horses can be so rewarding and very humbling. Epic has quite an interesting story so we should start from there, she is a five year old mare sired by Seconds ta Fame and out of a Spinifex mare. I was lucky enough to win a service fee to Seconds ta Fame at a 10 head Breakaway Roping and didnt own a mare that I could use it for. However, thankfully Neville McCarthy and Stephanie Blewitt loaned me a mare,... Kelly who is by Spinifex. Epic was broken in by Scott and Lindee McNaughton, and then went to mum and dads who built further foundation son her whilst I was overseas. She is small for a barrel racing horse, only 14.1hh with her shoes on so I really didnt think shed be big enough to run drums, so I told mum to sell her whilst I was in America. Thankfully, the sale fell through and we kept her. I started her on the pattern only a year ago, and I could feel she was something special. She is extremely feely; quick footed and has a tonne of try and heart. She has a quirky personality and shares traits of a Dash ta Fame mare. With only a year on the pattern shes now clocking in the first division and picked up her first cheque at Coonamble rodeo and took out both rounds and the average at the Warwick Classic and won second in the 1D. Top training tip: A drill that I use a lot, which benefits my horses of all levels and myself, is doing the pattern all one direction. I will start on a barrel and in no particular order and go back and forth between barrels. I do it from a walk through to a gallop depending on what stage of training the horse is at. I can work on a number of different problems without my horse getting flustered about being on the actual pattern. I also recommend enjoying the training process and always remember to look back on your progress. Young horses can be so rewarding and very humbling.

04.01.2022 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: * Drum roll please * . . . introducing the seven affiliates who will be hosting the ABHA State Championships, we are excited!! More information will follow shortly, however in the meantime be sure to follow the affiliates to make sure you are up to date with the latest news. Note: VIC had their location and date locked in but due to a double booking on the venue they are now locking in a new date and venue, this will be finalised shortly. ... - Top End Drum Runners - Central West Barrel Horse Club - Abha Cap Coast Circuit - Sporting Horse Australia - SA Barrel Horse Association Inc - Tassie barrels & poles - Denim & Lace Barrel Racing Inc ** All events pending COVID-19 restrictions.

02.01.2022 ABHA VICTORIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Entries close next Monday for what is shaping up to be one biggest barrel racing events outside of the national finals. So don’t miss your opportunity to be part of all the action.... The grounds will be in excellent condition for racing throughout the event with a bobcat and water truck in use to repack the surface thanks to Waratah Constructions. Click the link below for online entries. https://form.123formbuilder.com//abha-vic-championships-20

01.01.2022 Strap yourself in for some sensational barrel racing action as ABHA TV presents the Top 10 from round 1 at the 2019 ABHA National Finals. Video: Wild Colt Productions Produced by ABHA TV