Australian Stock Horse Ladies Association
The Australian Stock Horse Ladies Association, affectionately known as ASHLA, was created to encourage female participation in Australian Stock Horse events. ASHLA has its own rules and Committee. Any girl 13Yrs or over is welcome to join ASHLA
Both Junior and Senior classes are conducted, and competitors must be both a Member of the Society and of ASHLA. Competition is open to ridden, registered competition-eligible Australian Stock Horses of any sex (stallions can only be ridden by competitors 18Yrs & over).
Any Branch is encouraged to run ASHLA classes. They are judged using a scoring system out of 100 points, where up to 25 points are allocated for the following: Riding Ability; Horse’s Ability, Manners and Paces; Dress, Equipment and General Presentation; and Horse’s Type and Confirmation.