AQHA Magazine May/June 2016 | Page 47

Thursday evening saw the first ever ARBC Horse Sale with eight horses listed for sale, with Mr Rick Meredith as our auctioneer. We had many bids come in for these quality horses and we endeavour to build on this horse sale for next year’s event. We wrapped up the very successful ARBC Derby Show with a sit down VIP dinner to celebrate all competitors and winners at the ARBC, with over 120 attending this superb finish to a great 4 days of fun and competition. It was at the VIP dinner that the big cheques were presented to the winners in front of their peers. Many attending were thrilled to be able to sit down with fellow competitors and friends at the end of a satisfying show. It didn’t stop there, after the dinner everyone headed downstairs for some drinks at the ARBC Saloon with some light entertainment that all enjoyed until the wee hours. We are already planning for the 2017 ARBC Derby Show and Stockman’s Challenge, it will be held on the Wednesday 12th until Saturday 15th April 2017 at the Dalby Equestrian Center and we look forward to welcoming you all along. Errol Thomas “THE BOSS” founder of the ARBC. Neridah Leeshman and Henk with that trademark smile. Gita Thomas competing their stallion DOCS FANCY ROY. Ben Ditzal riding his gorgeous mare ONYAWATSHERNAME. May May •• June June •• 2016 2016 •• The The Australian Australian Quarter Quarter Horse Horse Magazine Magazine •• Page Page 47 47