AQHA MAGAZINE May / June 2020 AQHA May-June YB 2020 WEB LR | Page 68

PG.66 2020 AQHA AMATEUR DIVISION COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESIDENT Leonie Gorski [email protected] PH: 0409 903 133 SECRETARY/VICE PRESIDENT Carol Elliott [email protected] PH: 0419 911 273 TREASURER Yasmin Lee-Steere [email protected] PH: 0419 992 599 Carol Ahern [email protected] PH: 0419 879 105 Jodi Jakubenko [email protected] PH: 0401 292 843 Krystee Muscat [email protected] PH: 0418 366 090 Justine Jones [email protected] PH: 0409 318 178 AQHA AMATEUR DIRECTOR Trish Wettenhall [email protected] PH: 0418 567 180 “A Great Horse will change your life. The Special Ones define It…..” AQHA AMATEUR DIVISION Hello Fellow Amateurs Well a lot has changed in the world since my last report. COVID 19 arrived and has changed the whole world including the competition scene. NSW state show concluded in early march and unfortunately for South Australia their State show scheduled to run in late march was postponed due to the mass gathering rules as was Q20. All affiliates are now having to reschedule or cancel shows and this will change the calendar for the rest of the season and the next. The AQHA has released the new date for Q20 October 14-20. Like Q20 the amateur AGM will also move to a new date so stay tuned. During these difficult times many of us have become a little more IT skilled either for work or to deal with Isolation and staying in touch with family and friends. Several trainers are also offering online tuition via videos, this is a great initiative to keep our riding skills up and our horses progressing in the absence of shows and clinics. For some Lucky horses they have an early holiday break. The Coronavirus has had a massive effect on jobs and how we do them , if we still have one and family commitments and social distancing. This is all unchartered territory for many , remember there is plenty of support out there ,keep in touch with family and friends and Stay Safe, Stay Home (where possible), Stay in Touch and we will all get through this. And remember handwashing and hand sanitiser and social distancing will be your best friend. Until next time, happy riding and stay safe Cheers Leonie AQHA Amateur Div president AUSTRALIAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION - WWW.AQHA.COM.AU