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Amateur Committee 2018/2019 Leonie Gorski Mobile: [phone] Email: [email protected] Hi Fellow Amateur Team Members Introducing our hard working Committee for 2018/2019: Carol Elliott (Vic), Yasmin Lee-Steere (Vic), Carol Ahern (Tas), Jodi Jakubenko (QLD), Krystee Muscat (Qld) and Leonie Gorski (Vic). On behalf of all Amateurs, thank you to these amazing ladies who have volunteered to be on the Amateur Division Committee. future. It is vital that the Survey is completed, as this will give the new Committee an idea of the areas of interest that we will develop further. Q18 Amateur Division Teams Challenge results: Janelle Wallace, Joe Wallace Absent from the photo is Liz Christian Winter has arrived A Note from Kilmore Equine Clinic in Victoria The Amateur Division Teams Challenge is a great way to meet new people, it gives you a reason to chat to Amateurs that you do not know or are outside your friendship group. Every Amateur should be in the Teams Chal- lenge at the State Show. Amateur encompasses Amateur, Select Amateur and Novice Amateur. Upcoming events that are running an Amateur Teams Challenge Event - let’s make sure every Amateur (Amateur, Select and Novice) is in a team. It is fun and the worst thing that can happen, is that you may not win, but you will make new friends. QLD State Show 3rd-6th July - Teams Challenge winners were: Kerry Dersken and Janette Mansley The Amateur Division Business Plan has been submitted to the AQHA. The Survey results indicated that our Amateurs wanted the free Clinics to be run in each State, this was a major component of our submission. The Amateur Division will be sending the Annual Survey to all Amateurs in the near All comments and statistics will be sent to the AQHA, as a direct communication from our Amateurs. Due to the sudden cold weather, we have seen a large amount of under-weight, older horses. Please ensure you follow below to help them get through the colder months.  Things to consider are: • Diet adequate for the increased need for energy to keep warm, giving a balanced feed with adequate levels of protein, carbohydrates and fibre. • Rugging and shelter • Vaccination, worming and dental programs are up to date. Treasurer Yasmin Lee-Steere Mobile: [phone] Email:[email protected]   Committee   Kristee Muscat 0418 366 090 [email protected] Jodi Jakubenko  Mobile: [phone] Email: [email protected]   Carol Ahern  Mobile: [phone] Email: [email protected] If you rug your horse during winter, please make sure you check them twice a day and that the strapping has been adjusted so that it is not too tight or too loose. You should also make sure you take the rug off at least once a week to check on the condition of your horse and to inspect for any rubbing or wither sores. Finally, thank you to the Amateur Division Committee for their hard work and dedication. Onwards and upwards!! Cheers Leonie Gorski 2018/2019 Amateur Division President Thank you to Cassandra Grainger Sign Your Neigh’m for the beautiful halters. Left -Janelle Wallace Right Joe Wallace Absent from the photo is Liz Christian. Vice President Secretary Carol Elliott Mobile: [phone] Email: [email protected] Kerry Dersken and Janette Mansley   Youth Committee 2018/2019 President: Amber Denton Vice President Rachell Robinson Secretary Mikayla Gaunt Victoria Charlotte Mansley Chris Holmes Queensland Sharnte Wilson Chevonne Day Elizabeth Hobbs-Daly South Australia Michaela Wastell New South Wales Holly Gutterson July • August • 2018 • The Australian Quarter Horse Magazine • 11