The new Rule Book, effective 1st August 2015, has been printed and every member
shall have it ready for the new showing season. There are some changes in the book,
so make sure that you read through it to make yourself aware of any changes that
might relate to your events.
The Oceania and Australian Judges Seminar has finished. The information supplied
by Jackie Krshka and Holly Hover, the American Quarter Horse judging hosts, is
excellent. With 38 participants in total, it was a very informative seminar and ensured
every participant is kept up to date and fully informed about rules, regulations, how to
judge and score the various events. With Ranch Riding becoming an approved event in
the coming year, giving our judges the opportunity to be prepared to judge it with skill
was a great opportunity.
The Oceania Judges ticket, if achieved, allows that person to judge any American
Quarter Horse Show in the Oceania district (Japan, China, New Zealand, Australia,
South Africa) as well as any AQHA show in Australia. Some participants were just
interested in finding out how they are judged and what is expected by judges at a horse
show.
Speaking of China, we have two Barrel Racing participants, Calla Matthews from
Tamworth, and Vicki Schiller from near Wagga, attending a Barrel Race in Inner
Mongolia, China. The AQHA accepted an invitation from the China Quarter Horse
Association for two AQHA participants to travel to China and compete in an
invitational event, run over two days. We wish them luck in their endeavour and look
forward to hearing how their adventure went.
The breeding season is imminent and many breeders are starting to think about
foaling down, and who to breed their mares to. With breeding returns up for the 2015
season, it shows a confidence in the Quarter Horse industry. Entries at shows are also
strong, and it is wonderful to see new people participating in clinics and shows.
The Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards Night will be held on the 3rd October,
at Hotel Jen, Roma Street, Brisbane and I look forward to catching up with many of
you there.
Memberships are due 1st August 2015 and can be paid from 13th July 2015. Please
look at our website for more information.
Pauline Stuart-Fox
President
2014/2015
SAVE THE DATE
Tamworth & District Team Penning Association presents for the
12th year the
N.S.W Team Penning Championships
at Moonbi Recreational grounds
on the 10th & 11th October 2015.
Entries open 1st September 2015
Please see the website for more details
www.tamworthteampenning.com
Page 6 • The Australian Quarter Horse Magazine • July • August 2015