DIRECTORS REPORTS 2017/2018
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The Australian Quarter Horse Associ-
ation is striding forward in leaps and
bounds; we have become leaders in
the equine industry.
The outcome of this financial year
was primarily due to a downturn in
revenue as a result of the economic
stresses reported nationally.
With the continuity of sound manage-
ment we will cement AQHA’s future.
We have addressed some areas of
the business and further reduced
expenditure for the next 12 months
to return the company to a positive
economic position.
The company has broadened the
scope of development to reflect all ar-
eas of the industry and the objective
is to encourage membership growth
and return Quarter Horse owners
back to AQHA.
The Australian Quarter Horse Asso-
ciation is committed to the equine
community both domestically and
internationally and looks forward
to supporting our members into the
future.
Wendy Kim Johnson
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Association for the 2017-2018
financial year has presented a loss of
-$65,886.
There has been a downturn in
registrations, transfers and breeding
returns with an increase in expenses
for the administration of the
business. This approximately
equates to 600 registry services
transactions overall.
The Board and General Manager
recognised this in December 2017
and continually reduced overheads
and expenses to lessen the impact
on the Association. This produced a
more positive result than predicted.
The Directors have instigated a
budget for the 2018-2019 financial
year to ensure the security and
success of the Association into the
future.
Patricia Wettenhall
CATTLE & TIMED
EVENTS REPORT
I would like to thank a few people
who have helped with my portfolio in
this past year, Peter Gesler and Phil
Webb, whom I call on for assistance.
I also wish to acknowledge Vanessa
Roach for her assistance in the office.
2017/18 has seen the AQHA further
developing relationships with the
governing bodies covering the cattle
and timed events. The Campdraft
industry in Australia is exciting with
the numbers of registered Quarter
Horses or Quarter Horse bloodlines
competing each weekend.
The annual Landmark Classic Sale
demonstrates the number of Quarter
Horses selling and then returning
to claim prize money on offer in the
Campdraft. The AQHA introduced
the Performance Registry and we are
pleased to announce these horses
will be accepted in the Landmark
Classic sale in 2019.
In 2018 the AQHA partnered with
the NCHA for the first time and
was the sponsor of the AQHA Open
Derby. This was a worthy venture
and demonstrates that the AQHA
is acknowledging our owners and
breeders in all disciplines.
The Association contributes to Team
Roping, Barrel Racing and Stock-
man’s Challenges throughout the
year and the AQHA recognises the
diversity of the Quarter Horse and
potential growth areas of the indus-
try.
Ricky Glen
HALL OF FAME
Firstly, I would like to thank my
sub-committee Kim Johnson, Karen
Thrun and Sue Williams along with
my office staff member, Margaret
Hausfeld for their support during the
year. I would also like to acknowledge
the General Manager, Toni Ross, for
her efforts in the office by keeping
the wheels running smoothly.
2018 will see another group of
worthy recipients to be inducted into
the AQHA Hall of Fame. The AQHA
will also be awarding Medals of Ex-
cellence and Esteem.
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Some of these awards will be pre-
sented at the 2018 Awards Night in
Brisbane, whilst other recipients will
be presented in 2019 in Melbourne.
The Hall of Fame is recognition of
AQHA members and their horses
that have represented and promoted
the Australian Quarter Horse. This
history is preserved for future
generations to ensure their legacies
are continued.
If you know of any worthy candi-
date/s, please visit the website for
nomination forms and propose them
for future consideration by the
committee.
Ricky Glen
AMATEUR REPORT
I have enjoyed my first year as the
Amateur Director and I would like to
thank my hard working committee
for their efforts.
The division has recently released a
survey to its members and we
encourage everyone to participate,
so we can better facilitate the
services offered.
Plans are progressing well for the
2019 Trans-Tasman hosted by New
Zealand. We have revamped and
developed new applications and
briefing documents, which will soon
be released to Youth and Amateur
members.
Kate Elliott
NON-TRADITIONAL
REPORT
The Non Traditional Portfolio has
continued to cover the variety of
disciplines and events throughout
2017/2018.
Q18 validated the importance of
the Non Traditional events, with
an increase in numbers across the
Hack and Dressage classes, which is
encouraging.
The Association has introduced
editorials in the AQHA magazine for
the portfolio to identify non-tradi-
tional happenings around the