Australian Stock Horse Society National Championship Show

The ASHS National Championship Show is the most prestigious annual event of The Australian Stock Horse Society calendar. It holds a programme of events including (but not limited to):

National Futurity
National Maturity
Maiden Campdraft Series
ABBEY Open Challenge
National Youth Challenge

With over $100,000 in prizemoney, saddles and trophies on offer, the National Championship Show attracts Members and spectators from around Australia each year.

2011 ASHS World Championship Show. Photos: Narelle Wockner

2012 ASHS National Championship Show

The 2012 Australian Stock Horse Society National Championship Show will take place from 5th-10th March 2012 at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) in Tamworth, NSW. The 2012 Fountain of Youth National Yearling and Two Year Old Sale will also be held during the Championships, on Wednesday 7th March 2012.

Timetable, Shedule of Events and further information

Competitor Stabling and Campsites
Bookings for stables and campsites at AELEC for the National Championships are now open. Click here to book.

Time Trial Pattern - TT4
A new Time Trial pattern has been created for the 2012 National Championships. Click here to download the pattern.

Open Dressage Tests
Preliminary 1C
Novice 2C
Elementary 3C

NOTICE Competitors travelling from Queensland
The NSW Department of Primary Industries is implementing compliance audits throughout New South Wales to ensure all Queensland stock owners have carried out the correct requirements for entry to New South Wales. Please familiarise yourself with the compliance requirements before travelling to the National Championships.

Click here to view the Department’s guidelines on ‘The do's and don'ts of moving horses from QLD and NSW’
Click here to download an information brochure on ‘The do's and don'ts of moving horses from QLD and NSW’

2012 Fountain of Youth National Yearling and Two Year Old Sale
Click here to view the 3D online catalogue.
Click here to view the Online Stud Book sale catalogue.
Please note: A printed catalogue has been mailed to all eligible Members with the Jan/Feb 2012 Australian Stock Horse Journal.
Click here to visit the ASH Approved Sales page.

NEW 2012 Stallion Service Helmsman Auction
A Helmsman Auction will be held during the week of the National Championships, with services to 18 elite Australian Stock Horse stallions on offer. Click here to view profiles of the Helmsman Auction stallions.

NEW Stallion Service Prizes

Services to 17 elite Australian Stock Horse stallions have been donated as prizes for the 2012 ASHS National Championship Show.
Thank you to the generous stud owners who have donated free services to their Australian Stock Horse stallions.
Click here to view profiles of the Stallion Service Prizes.

Trade Site Bookings
Bookings for trade sites at AELEC for the National Championship Show are now available. Please click here to download a booking form.

2012 ASHS National Championship Show Sponsors

The Australian Stock Horse Society thanks the generous sponsors and supporters of the 2012 National Championship Show.
Click on the sponsor name or logo to view their website (where available)

	Trophy Saddle Sponsor of the National Futurity Series 24 Marsh Carney Saddlery is a diverse group of saddlery stores located in rural New South Wales, specialising in country clothing, saddlery and tack.
	Sponsor of the Glen Lee Futurity Encouragement Award
	Trophy Saddle Sponsor of the National Maturity Series 23 Stan Bowd has been handcrafting saddles since 1995. He now specialises in custom made Traditional Stock, Fender Stock and Half-Breed Saddles. Stan Bowd saddles are becoming very popular with polocrosse players, campdrafters and ASH competitors. Stan can also repair just about anything made from leather. He can make made-to-measure bridles, belts, dog collars, breastplates, and just about anything else you can think of! If you need a new saddle, or would like to restore an old favourite then Stan is your man!
	Sponsor of the Tambeau Snaffle Bit Futurity Tambeau Australian Stock Horses, situated 20 klms south of Tamworth at Duri, NSW, is home to ROYALLE SCOTCH N ICE, the 2007 ASH National Yearling Champion. ROYALLE SCOTCH N ICE was Runner Up Amateur Horse/Rider at the 2009 ASH National Futurity in Scone.
	Trophy Saddle Sponsor of the ABBEY Open Challenge Kent Saddlery is a family business commited to supplying quality goods and service at a price that represents genuine value for money. Kent Saddlery supplies custom made saddles and quality leather gear hand-crafted in their workshop in Stanthorpe, Queensland.
	Trophy Saddle Sponsor of the Landmark Maiden Campdraft Series 15 Shane Killmore is a second generation saddler who has been individually hand crafting saddles for 30 years. Shane has the innovative skills and foresight to design saddles that meet the stringent demands of Australian horsemen and women. Only quality products are made at Killmore Saddlery, using the finest leather and materials sourced worldwide.
	Sponsor of the Landmark Maiden Campdraft Series 15 Landmark is Australia's largest agribusiness. Through a national network of more than 400 retail stores and 1,700 employees Landmark delivers specialist products that include agricultural chemicals, fertiliser, seed, agronomy services, wool and livestock marketing, insurance and real estate with over 100,000 farmers as customers.
	Sponsor of the National Youth Challenge Nandeye Stock Horse Stud commenced shortly after the formation of the Australian Stock Horse Society in the 1970s. Breeding quality performance horses continues to be a main goal for the Field Family over a time span of a hundred years, and the breeding of these heritage horses looks certain to continue into the 21st Century.
	Sponsor of the Omega Feeds Open Campdraft Omega Feeds combine the high fibre found in the hull of the sunflower seed, with the natural goodness of sunflower kernels and specially selected supplements. Because Omega Feeds does not include grain, our feeds are a cooling, calming source of energy that will not fire up your horse.
	Sponsor of the Tamarang Veterinary Breeding Services Ladies Campdraft Tamarang Veterinary Breeding Services is an equine breeding centre that provides the finest breeding services and on-hand personal attention for your mares. Our highly qualified veterinarians Dr John Chopin and Dr Jim Rodger are the only two registered equine reproduction specialists in practice in New South Wales.
	Sponsor of the Novice Campdraft With more than 400 outlets, CRT/Town & Country is Australia's largest group of independent rural retailers and one of the country's leading agribusinesses. All our retailers have strong ties to their towns and a real understanding of needs of their regions. You can be confident that your Local Bloke will deliver the right advice, products and services to help you get the job done properly. There’s always better value at CRT.
	Sponsor of the Wylarah Pastoral Company Stallion Campdraft Wylarah Pastoral Company are certified commercial Angus breeders located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, who pride themselves on best practice sustainable and environmental land management to produce high quality beef.