From the GM
2nd February 2010
Well, can you believe you are into February already. January was a very busy month for many members, with a number of Youth & Adult camps being held across the country. I must congratulate all those branches that conducted schools over the School Holidays. A lot of work and preparation goes into the running of these events. It goes without saying that the support from volunteers is invaluable. Thank you.
As you would all be aware, Membership renewals were due 31st December. The team at Head Office have been very busy with processing and handling enquiries. I apologise for any delays members maybe experiencing in receiving their 2010 renewal.
This month the 3rd Landmark Classic Campdraft Sale is taking place at AELEC in Tamworth. There are 470 horses catalogued, with over 300 of these being registered Australian Stock Horses. I will be at the event from Wednesday through to Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday I will be assisting with the inspections of the sale entries. Several staff members will also be attending the event from Friday through to Sunday. Call in a say hello at the Australian Stock Horse Society trade stand.
Please note, whilst the Society is supportive of the sale, this is not an Approved ASHS sale.
Preparations are underway for the March Board meeting. This meeting is set down for 1st & 2nd March 2010 at Scone.
Fountain of Youth Sale nomination closing date has been extended to 26th February 2010. This sale is for 2 years and Yearlings. The incentive for these horses at their respective National Futurity is as follows:-
- SALE INCENTIVE PRIZEMONEY – The purchaser of a Fountain of Youth Sale horse may be eligible to claim Sale Incentive Prizemoney in the National Futurity for which the horse is eligible to compete. A total of three incentive prizes will be offered for the Highest Placed Fountain of Youth Sale horses as follows:
- Major Sale Incentive – A PURCHASER at the National Fountain of Youth Sale will be eligible to claim $10,000 if the horse purchased wins the National Futurity overall; if unclaimed, the purchaser of the Highest Placed National Fountain of Youth Sale Horse will be eligible to claim $5,000 for the National Futurity overall.
- Minor Sale Incentive – A PURCHASER at the National Fountain of Youth Sale will be eligible to claim second or third Highest Placed sale horse in the National Futurity overall and prizemoney will be $3,000 and $2,000 respectively.
- SALE INCENTIVE BONUS – If the VENDOR remains a financial Member of The Australian Stock Horse Society when the horse competes in the National Futurity, the vendor of the highest placed Fountain of Youth horse in the National Futurity Overall becomes eligible to claim the Incentive Bonus of $5,000.
Until next month,
Cheers
Catherine
General Manager
The Australian Stock Horse Society