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Society Announcement

 

It is with great sorrow, we advise the passing of a good friend and life member. Brian Brown was the former Executive Manager of the Australian Stock Horse Society for over 5 years, from 1992 – 1997.

During his years as Executive Manager, he improved the position of the Society around from difficult times into a strong position going forward focusing on financial improvement and promotion. Brian Brown was a wonderful man and the Society will never forget all he did during his time. 

His biggest achievement was presenting an idea about an Australian equine breed at the Olympics Opening Ceremony. Brian Brown did a feasibility study suggesting the Australian Stock Horse should be involved and he submitted it to SOCOG. The rest is history, with the lone horseman galloping into the arena and cracking his whip, followed by 120 Australian Stock Horses with an audience of 3.7 billion viewers worldwide for the Sydney Olympic Opening Ceremony in 2000.

Brian Brown was a very dedicated person to the Society and he was awarded ASHS Life membership in 2003, in recognition of his work and continued support for the Society.

He was a very well respected and devoted person in the Scone area, being a Scone Shire Councillor for many years, being on the board of local organisations and a volunteer to community groups.

We express our sincere sympathy to the family during this difficult time from the Board, Managements, Staff and Members of the ASHS. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.

His funeral will be held in Scone at the St Lukes Anglican Church, at 2pm on Tuesday 11th February 2020.

 

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Society Announcement

 

It is with deep sadness that the Society announces the passing of well-known horseman, Peter Daley from Pittsworth in Queensland on Friday, 24th January, after a long illness.

Peter, formally from Capel in WA, joined the ASHS in April 1977. Peter was instrumental in the establishment of campdrafting in WA and was one of the state’s foundation ASH Breeders.

He was a Gold Member of the Society and together with wife, Roberta bred 108 registered Australian Stock Horses. The PERINGA horses were well known and competed successfully in a number of disciplines including campdrafting and Eventing. PERINGA ENSIGN – HSH placed third in the 2004 Warwick Gold Cup and Stallion Draft WESTONS YAKKA - HSH won the Warwick Gold Cup Stallion Draft in 2010.

Peter is survived by wife Roberta and sons, Jim & Ben and daughters, Annie & Jenny. The Directors and staff of the ASHS would like to extend sincere condolences to Peter’s family and loved ones. Our thoughts are with you all.

A Celebration of Peter’s Life will be held on Saturday, 1st February in the Douglas Feez Pavilion at the Warwick Showground at 2.30pm.

Photo: Peter with DANDILLA CAMPASS – HSH

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ASHS USA & Canada Breeders Tour

 

The ASHS is excited to announce a proposed Breeders Tour to the USA & Canada in September 2020

The tour will give Members a unique opportunity to visit some of our prominent USA & Canadian Breeders while travelling with a small group of ASH Breeders & enthusiasts. The tour will incorporate some major tourist attractions & a visit to Equitana USA in Lexington, Kentucky. Once dates, itinerary & costs are finalised, Members who have submitted an EOI will be contacted to confirm their intent to travel. The tour is open to Financial Members of the ASHS over 18 years.

• To submit an Expression of Interest please email: info@ashs.com.au
• Please include your full name, ASHS Membership Number, the name of all interested persons & your best contact number & email.
• Please submit EOI by 20 March 2020.

For more information please contact Cathy at Head Office on 02 6545 1122.

 

 

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50th Anniversary Coffee Table Book

 

The Society was built on the back of a nation of “can do” people, our Members and horses reflect that attitude. To celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2021 the ASHS is planning to release a coffee table book designed to capture all of that history and colour.
You will read the stories of the studs and what made them be a part of this growing phenomenon. The influential Sires and Dams that built individual stud reputations and the evolution of the Society and our horses over the past half-century.

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Re Issue of ASH Registration Papers

 

Members affected by natural disasters, including floods and fires. 

In regards to natural disasters, where all ASH Registration papers have been destroyed, Financial Registered Owners may request a reissue of horse Registration Certificates at no cost. Any member in such circumstance, should contact the Society to update their Horse List and request new Certificates at no cost due to documentation being destroyed by a natural disaster.

Our thoughts go out to Members in these areas and we thank Members for supporting each other during these difficult times.

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Nominations for National Youth Point Score & Polocrosse Awards Close Soon

 

If you would like to Nominate for the ASHS National Youth Point Score or the ASHS State Polocrosse Awards please be aware that Nominations need to be received by Head Office by COB Friday, 31st January 2020.
These Awards are conducted annually and performances need to have been recorded from the 1st January to the 31st December 2019.

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Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Keepsake

 

The ASHS will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2021 and we are excited to share our enthusiasm with our Members. To commemorate this milestone in the Society's history we have partnered with iconic Australian family business, ADINA Watches to design these original and unique ASHS timepieces suited to the Australian Lifestyle.
We invite you to pre-order a Men's or Ladies bespoke ASHS keepsake by visiting our online store;
https://australian-stock-horse-society.spiffystores.com/…/a…
Please Note: As these watches are exclusive to the ASHS we require pre-orders with full payment of 70 x Men's and/or 70 x Ladies to be placed by 31 May 2020.