NEWS
Keep up to date with the latest news, events and activities of Australia's largest recreational and pleasure horse breed society - The Australian Stock Horse Society.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of The Australian Stock Horse Society will be held at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Corner Merewether Street and Wharf Road, Newcastle, New South Wales on Saturday, 25th July 2009 at 1:30pm.
The programme will commence at 10:00am with Guest Speakers. Light lunch will be provided between 12:00 and 1:00pm.
Contact details for Crowne Plaza Newcastle are as follows:
Address: Crowne Plaza Newcastle, Cnr Merewether
Street and Wharf Road, Newcastle,
New South Wales 2300
Phone: (02) 4907 5000
Email: crowneplaza.newcastle@ihg.com
AGM Social Programme
Come and join Directors and fellow Members for an informal Dinner on Saturday evening 6:30pm for 7:00pm. The venue for the dinner is Harbourview on Queens Wharf, Newcastle. The cost is $45pp and includes a two course meal.
To confirm your attendance, please download and complete the booking form below and RSVP to
Cecilia Gavin before 17th July 2009
Phone: (02) 6545 1122
Fax: (02) 6545 2165
Email: pa@ashs.com.au
Attention all Branches and Management Councils:
The Board of Directors are seeking Expressions of Interest for the running of the ASHS National Show for 2009, 2010 and 2011. At the recent meeting, the Board resolved that $10,000 will be given to Branches or Management Councils to assist running the annual National Show.
If your Branch or Management Council is interested, please contact Catherine Newman at Head Office for further information.
2009 National Championships Results
A webpage has been made for the update of content relating to the ASHS National Championships held every year. The page can be found by following THIS LINK and includes the option to download the 2009 National Championships Results.
2009 Royal Adelaide Show Horse Junior Judging
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia Inc, is pleased to announce a new Horse Open Junior Judging competition to be staged at the 2009 Royal Adelaide Show.
Please click here to download a flyer with more information
Half Price Memberships
New Members applying for a Full or Youth Membership after 1st July 2009, will receive a 50% reduction on the annual fee. Renewal of the Membership will then be due on 1st January 2010.
Click here to download an information sheet
Winner of the Victorian Bushfire Fundraising Raffle
The raffle was drawn over the weekend of the 2009 National Championships. The lucky winner of the brown gelding, STOCKHAVEN LUCKY STAR, was Mr Jason Fry from Bunyip North in Victoria. Congratulations! It was lucky for Jamie that a friend of his was competing at the Nationals and was able to take Luck Star to his new home.
Thank you to all who bought tickets for the raffle and most especially to Peter and Kerrie Allan for donating Lucky Star. Thanks must also go to all who helped make it happen. The money raised will go to those in need after the devastating Victorian Bushfires.
2009 Smoke Free Perth Royal Show
Please note the Judge for the Smoke Free Perth Royal Show Australian Stock Horse Breed will be Fran Davies-Graham from Queensland.
It is important that Members are aware who will be judging so that they are able to comply with the folllowing Regulation as stated in the 2009 Horses Breed schedule:
"3.1.1 No Exhibitor may show an Exhibit bred by or leased from the Judge or his/her family in the ring in which the Judge is officiating."
If you have queries in regard to the above, please phone (08) 6263 3157 or email tdellabosca@raswa.org.au
ASHS National Championships 2010 and 2011
Please take note that the date for the National Championships is the weekend following the conclusion of the Scone Horse Festival for the next two years i.e. 2010 and 2011 and that the Championships are to be held in Scone, NSW for both these years.
2009 Fountain of Youth Sale and 2009 Helmsman Auction
It has been confirmed that there will be no Fountain of Youth Sale and Helmsman Auction in 2009 due to the very limited amount of time leading up to the 2009 National Championships.
Horse Float Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Mr Ashley Jennings from Queensland whose name was drawn as the winner of the ASHS/Smiff Industries Horse Float Raffle.
RAS – Helmet Exemption declined
The Society, together with our insurers, have been in discussions with the RAS since late 2008 seeking a helmet exemption for our adult competitors in the ASH Classes at the 2009 Sydney Royal Easter Show. The Society did put forward a number of points for the RAS to consider in making their decision, including:
- For historical and cultural reasons
- In the normal course of ASHS events Members are not required to wear helmets
- The ASHS competitors at the Royal Easter Show all have to attend certain ASHS Events in order to be eligible to compete; so a certain level of experience must be achieved by each rider before they are eligible for entry into this Show.
Unfortunately, the RAS has insisted that all competitors wear Safety Helmets at their event. We apologise for any inconvenience or discomfort this may cause.
Victorian Bushfire Fundraising Raffle
A one year old brown gelding called STOCKHAVEN LUCKY STAR has been donated to be raffled off in a fundraising event for victims of the Victorian Bushfires. The raffle will be drawn at the 2009 ASHS National Championships in May this year. Below is a link to the information sheet for the raffle as well as a link to a ticket booking form. Tickets are only $5.00 each and go towards a good cause. Please dig deep for those who have been so severely affected by the bushfires.
The raffle is open to both Members and Non-Members.
Click here to download an information sheet regarding the raffle.
Click here to download a raffle ticket order form.
Stallion Service Auction for Fire and Flood Victims
An online stallion service auction will be held to raise funds for victims of the Victorian bushfires and Queensland floods. The auction will be held in early June and is for the 2009/10 season. It will run in conjunction with Inglis Bloodstock, who will help with the online auction and with assistance from the Horse Industry Council. It is for a very good cause and we encourage you to participate if you can.
For more information:
Please contact Heather Studdy on 0419 297 140 or email jensw@bigpond.com
Tristan Bryan on 0409 600 548 or email meridianestate@hotmail.com
You can also forward your stud name and email address, stallion name and details should you wish to donate a service to your
stallion for the auction – a contract and full details will then be forwarded to you.
Click here to link to more information.
Click here to download an information sheet.
The Land's "Saddle Up"
“Saddle up” is an exciting new feature page for The Land Newspaper showcasing snapshots and reviews of what’s happening in the youth equestrian world around the state.
The Land is inviting pony clubs, youth associations and all young horse enthusiasts to email “Saddle Up” photos and a brief account of their latest events.
Each fortnight, they will feature photo stories chosen from the submissions including everything from pony club and polocrosse, to school horse sports, showjumping and campdrafting – if you’re out there taking part and having fun they want to know about it!
So pass the word around and encourage all the amateur photographers in your club to get involved and start taking some great photos, then check The Land Newspaper each fortnight to see if someone you know has been published.
They will make every effort to include photos and articles supplied, however a lot will depend on space in the newspaper. Your reports may be edited or they may contact you for extra detail, so don’t forget to provide a phone number.
The process is simple, just email your photos with captions and a brief account of your latest youth event to theland.saddleup@bigpond.com. You can click here to download a Saddle Up Tips booklet to help get you started.
If you have any questions or need assistance in any way please contact Maria Cameron:
(02) 6548 7272.
Victorian Bushfire Crisis
For anyone requiring information regarding the Victorian Bushfire Crisis, please contact Ted Walker on (03) 5997 7545 or Mobile 0405 049 128.
He intends to raise money, food supplies and fodder for those Members who have lost homes or other items. Please contact him if you wish to help.
You can also go to the ABC News Website where regular updates on the situation can be found.
2009 Membership Renewal Winners
Congratulations to the following Members:
$2,000 Travel Voucher Winner:
Allison Blackshaw, Victoria
ASHS Saddle Cloth Winners:
Rodney Kings, Queensland
Dennis Neal, Victoria
Le-Roy Trengove, New South Wales
Kelly Butterworth, South Australia
John McFadden, New South Wales
Raymond Schmidt, Queensland
New ASHS Website Page - From the GM
Click on the "From the GM" link under the News menu to hear from The Australian Stock Horse Society General Manager, Catherine Newman. You may find she's coming to a town near you!
2009 ASHS National Championships
22nd – 24th May 2009 at White Park, Scone, NSW.
Events included
Smiff Industries National Futurity, National Maturity, ABBEY Open Challenge, Landmark Maiden Campdraft Series 12 and Nandeye Youth Challenge.
Click here to download the 2009 ASHS National Championships Programme of Events
Glen Lee Amateur Owner Rider Trophy in the Futurity event was again on offer at the 2009 National Championships. David and Sue Wilson of Glen Lee ASH Stud had again sponsored this section. A total of $1,500 was available in prizemoney for Amateur Owner Riders.
Events' Patterns:
| Smiff Industries National Futurity | Pattern Hack H5 Pattern Working W6 Pattern Time Trial TT3 |
| National Maturity | Pattern Hack H14 Pattern Working W18 Pattern Time Trial TT3 |
| ABBEY Open Challenge | Pattern Hack H13 Pattern Working W15 Pattern Time Trial TT3 |
| Nandeye Youth Challenge | Pattern Hack H7 Pattern Working W6 Pattern Time Trial TT3 |
Expressions of interest are being asked for Branches or Management Councils to run the remainder
of the National Show Programme.
2008 Dalby Australian Stock Horse Sale Results
Sold 279 horses Gross: $2,494,273 Average: $8,940
160 Mares Gross: $1,681,273 Average: $10,508
107 Geldings Gross: $625,500 Average: $5,846
12 Stallions Gross: $187,500 Average: $15,625
Top Priced Mare: Lot 285 - CLARKE FAMILY ROXETTE $70,000
Top Priced Stallion: Lot 282 - SODA BRADMAN $40,000
Top Priced Gelding: Lot 316 - VINTAGE CASEY $24,000
New Patron for the Society
The Governor-General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia has accepted the position of Honorary Patron of The Australian Stock Horse Society.
13th August 2008 - Australia Takes Silver in Team Eventing at Hong Kong
Australia won the Olympic silver medal in the team eventing Tuesday night, after being narrowly pipped for gold by Germany.
Sonja Johnson, riding Australian Stock Horse RINGWOULD JAGUAR, recorded a score of 58.80 in the team showjumping.
"I know I don't always ride the prettiest round in the world but the prettiest thing we were after is that zero (penalties) on the board," she said. "So therefore I think it's probably been one of the prettiest rounds of the night."
2008 Helmsman Auction - Stallion Service
Click here for more information and to view Auction Catalogue
4th July 2008 - Australian Stock Horse RINGWOULD JAGUAR to represent Australia at Beijing
The National Selectors have named the horse and rider combinations to represent Australia at the Olympic Games. Included in the Eventing team is Sonja Johnson and RINGWOULD JAGUAR. Congratulations to Jaguars' owners, Jim and Gussies Saunders, and Sonja for making the team. We wish them the best of luck at Beijing.
11th June 2008 - Government will cover the cost of 2007 Horse Flu response
The Rudd Government will not levy the horse industry to repay its share of the cost of
eradicating the 2007 equine influenza outbreak.
Microchipping Australian Stock Horses
The Australian Stock Horse Society does not have compulsory microchipping of Australia Stock Horses in its policy, however, if the Federal Government legislated that all horses had to be microchipped we would be compelled to obey the legislation.