AQHA Magazine September / October 2020 | Page 37

our riding prowess (definitely a work in progress for me). Cafes turning into takeaway venues and gin distilleries now making hand sanitisers. Search out Australia’s trainers and see what they are willing to provide during this unusual time. PG.35 5. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY - Companies are donating money, food and medical equipment to support people affected by the coronavirus. Our horse community have donated horse gear to people that are struggling or been affect by a natural disaster. 6. REIMAGINED EDUCATION - A massive change in how education is delivered. True, most of it was not by choice. Many teachers are digitalising the classroom in Primary, Secondary and Universities, offering online education, educational games and tasks and self-led learning. AQHA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Home-schooling is becoming the new way of learning, exposing many parents to what their children know and do. So are our Trainers able to educate us from different States. 7. GRATITUDE - It is giving us a new sense of appreciation and gratefulness. Everything we have taken for granted for so long has been highlighted and friends. We never thought this could be suddenly taken away from us. We have learnt to appreciate the little things and say, ‘Thank You’. We are thankful for so many simple things: • our horse’s friendship and loyalty • horses maintain our mental wellbeing • calling a friend that we would normally only see at Shows or Affiliate Club gatherings • our family • our HORSES THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO: 1. Affiliate Shows 2. Clinics 3. Nationals in November or later if necessary 4. Friends to ride with 5. Foals 6. Travelling interstate 7. Showing my ‘Scattergories’, ‘Yahtzee’, ‘ Jenga’, ‘Pictionary’ skills DUE: 1ST AUGUST 2020 TO RENEW ONLINE: • www.aqha.com.au • Online Service • Membership Renewals • Online Membership Renewal 2020/2021 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 sanitizer and social distancing will be your best friend. If you have trouble please phone the AQHA Office - 02 6762 6444 Until next time, happy riding and stay safe. Cheers Leonie AQHA Amateur Division President SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ISSUE 2020