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DIRECTOR REPORTS - 2020/2021
CAROL RICKETTS - Portfolio: President
The AQHA has returned a profit of $73,490 for the 2019 2020 financial year. This profit does include job
keeper supplement of $54,000.
Covid 19 affected the showing season and it was cut short by 3 months Registrations and memberships are
down slightly But we feel that this will rebuild over the next 24 months.
Carol Ricketts - Presidents Report
TRISH WETTENHALL - Portfolio: Honorary Treasurer, Amateur
Dear members,
For all members, I’m sure the first half of the year was Normal. Unfortunately when Corona Virus hit, we all felt
the punch. Financially the association is in a strong position, due to diligent work buy the Manager Gemma
Clarke, President Carol Rickets and the Board. We have moved through this time with caution, to ensure
stability. The Financial report shows a good result in very insecure times.
Trish Wettenhall - AQHA Treasurer
KIM JOHNSON - Portfolio: Vice President, Studbook, International AmQHA Oceania
International Report
Due to the Covid virus, the cancellation of the AmQHA 2020 convention was hard for all international
countries. All submissions have been dealt with via Zoom meeting and all task forces have connected the
same way.
AmQHA has keep all countries informed of changes and I have been present at all meetings. All outcomes have
gone to the relevant portfolio holders and any changes are on the Website for the members to read. I would
like to thank all the Board of Directors for their support/input into this portfolio and thank all our members.
I look forward to 2021, stay safe Thank you
Kim Johnson - International Director
Stud Book Report
The Stud Book committee has an ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity of our Breed. We have
held many Zoom meetings over past 12 months looking to the future to implement easier & cost efficient ways
to maintain our commitment to the Australian Quarter Horse.
We have been working on end of year Breeders awards and incentives to develop recognition for our breeders.
We are hoping to have these in place by 2021. Our restraints have been costs of new program to calculate
these points for breeders. We ask every breeder if you have any input please email me.
The AQHA are looking to develop more online services which will make it easier for both stallion owners and
breeders to do their paperwork. I would like to thank the AQHA Stud Book committee for all their hard work.
Kim Johnson - Stud Book Director
KYLE MOBBERLEY - Portfolio: Professional Horsemen, National Show
Unfortunately our Professional Horsemen activities have been limited due to the impacts of Covid- 19. The
negative flow on effects to showing and training is a challenge that we are working with and hope for a more
positive environment in the not too distant future.
The decision to cancel our AQHA National Show, Q20 was one we hoped to avoid. Though again, our
responsibility to our members and your safety will always come first. With the support of one another, we will
get through this and with great enthusiasm I look forward to Q21 and furthering the success of our Professional
Horseman network.
Kyle Mobberley
AUSTRALIAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION - WWW.AQHA.COM.AU