Arabian Riders & Breeders (ACT & Southern NSW) Inc
Secretary: Alecia Collett,
Phone: 6282-1932
GPO Box 1057
Canberra ACT 2601
President: Marie Hutchison, Phone: 6241-4208
Aims: The main aim of Arabs Inc is to develop and promote interest in
and knowledge of the keeping, caring, breeding and exhibition of the Arabian
Horse.
Meetings: Monthly Committee meetings; general meetings about three times a
year. AGM held in February.
Functions: One 'A' Class Show (The National Capital Horse Show) for all
breeds; gymkhanas three time a year (Autumn, Winter & Spring); also training
days.
Membership Fees: Family $50.00, Adult Member $30.00, Junior $10.00.
National Association: Affiliated with the Arab Horse Society of Australia
Ltd.
Australian Palomino Horse Breeders' Association (ACT Branch) Inc
Secretary: Oriel Williams, Phone: 6299-5049
PO Box 350, Dickson, ACT 2602
President: Claire Cowie
Aims: The aim of the Palomino Association is to promote the Palomino
horse.
Meetings: Monthly Committee meetings at various locations. AGM in
February.
Functions: Autumn and Spring Shows held at Hall Showgrounds;
presentation night once a year; regular gymkhanas.
Membership Fees: New Members $35, Renewals $30, due on 1 January.
National Association: Affiliated with the Federal body of APHA in
Melbourne.
Australian Stockhorse Society - Southern Highlands Branch
Secretary: Melanie Cochrane, Phone: 6288-7570 (h)
30 Bangalay Crescent Rivett ACT 2611
President: Frank Coonan, Phone: 6288-1072
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Aims: To promote the breeding and showing of the Australian Stock
Horse.
Meetings: Committee meetings held every second month.
Functions: Training schools; annual show held in second week of January.
Membership Fees: 1-2 horses $45; more than 2 horses $65.
National Association: Affiliated with the Australian Stockhorse Society
Ltd, PO Box 288 Scone NSW 2337, Phone: (065) 45-1122, (065) 45-2165.
The Australian Stud Saddle Pony Society (ACT & NSW Sub-Branch)]
Secretary: David Smith, Phone: 6227-5678
PO Box 215, Murrumbateman, NSW 2582
President: Julie Ceely, Phone: 6236-3370
Background: The inaugural meeting of the ASSP Society was held in
Perth in February 1970. Branches of the Society are now established in South
Australia, Western Australia and Victoria, with sub-branches in the Northern
Territory, ACT and NSW. The important qualities for an ASSP are a quiet
temperament for riding and learning, affection and loyalty, hardy and healthy,
versatile and a maximum height of 14.2hh. Classes include A, B, C and Foundation
D, plus E Group (geldings only). Upgrading occurs by crossing with pure Arab
stock or with other ASSPS registered stock.
Meetings: Monthly Committee meetings. AGM in April.
Functions: Regular classifications are held which include an inspection
of the pony plus a lead workout. Classes for ASSPS registered stock are now in
many local gymkhanas and agricultural shows. The Society's main shows are held
in February and October each year, and the annual Branch Show (Victoria) is held
in Bendigo in early February.
Membership Fees: Members $32.50, Associates $27.50
National Association: Australian Stud Saddle Pony Society Inc,
Administration Building Royal Showground PO Box 135 Claremont WA 6010 Phone:
(09) 3841933.
Australian Warmblood Association (ACT Branch) Inc
Registrar: Jaci Fisher, Phone: 048-451-340
PO Box 4489 Kingston ACT 2604
President: Joanne Pappas, Phone: 238-2512
Aims: The aim of the Association is to promote the Warmblood breed as
a performance riding horse.
Meetings: Every two months at a private house. AGM in December.
Functions: Annual Gala day and colt selection; Classification Days;
annual Classifier Training Day; annual dinner with AGM.
Membership Fees: Members: $65.00
National Association: Affiliated with the Australian Warmblood Horse
Association Ltd, Federal Secretary: Brian Silva, 5 Coolalie Place Kenthurst NSW
2156, Phone: (02) 286-9999, fax: (02) 286-9976.
The Australian Stud Saddle Pony Society (ACT & NSW Sub-Branch)]
Secretary: David Smith, Phone: 227-5678
PO Box 215, Murrumbateman, NSW 2582
President: Julie Ceely, Phone: 236-3370
Background: The inaugural meeting of the ASSP Society was held in
Perth in February 1970. Branches of the Society are now established in South
Australia, Western Australia and Victoria, with sub-branches in the Northern
Territory, ACT and NSW. The important qualities for an ASSP are a quiet
temperament for riding and learning, affection and loyalty, hardy and healthy,
versatile and a maximum height of 14.2hh. Classes include A, B, C and Foundation
D, plus E Group (geldings only). Upgrading occurs by crossing with pure Arab
stock or with other ASSPS registered stock.
Meetings: Monthly Committee meetings. AGM in April.
Functions: Regular classifications are held which include an inspection
of the pony plus a lead workout. Classes for ASSPS registered stock are now in
many local gymkhanas and agricultural shows. The Society's main shows are held
in February and October each year, and the annual Branch Show (Victoria) is held
in Bendigo in early February.
Membership Fees: Members $32.50, Associates $27.50
National Association: Australian Stud Saddle Pony Society Inc,
Administration Building Royal Showground PO Box 135 Claremont WA 6010 Phone:
(09) 3841933.
Australian Warmblood Association (ACT Branch) Inc
Registrar: Jaci Fisher, Phone: 048-451-340
PO Box 4489 Kingston ACT 2604
President: Joanne Pappas, Phone: 238-2512
Aims: The aim of the Association is to promote the Warmblood breed as
a performance riding horse.
Meetings: Every two months at a private house. AGM in December.
Functions: Annual Gala day and colt selection; Classification Days;
annual Classifier Training Day; annual dinner with AGM.
Membership Fees: Members: $65.00
National Association: Affiliated with the Australian Warmblood Horse
Association Ltd, Federal Secretary: Brian Silva, 5 Coolalie Place Kenthurst NSW
2156, Phone: (02) 286-9999, fax: (02) 286-9976.
Canberra & District Regional Appaloosa Club Inc
Secretary: Emma Currie, Phone: 247-5032
PO Box 4044, Kingston, ACT 2604
President: Bette Thatcher, Phone: 238-2274
Aims: The aim of the Appaloosa Club is to foster goodwill among horse
people and promote the Western horse in the ACT.
Meetings Monthly Committee meetings, first Wednesday of each month at
Maitland House, Hackett. AGM in early May.
Functions: Horse shows four times a year; training and dressage days, vet
talks.
Membership Fees: $15 single, $20 family.
National Association: Affiliated with the Australian Appaloosa
Association, Contact: Vicki Lane, PO Box W212 West Tamworth NSW 2340, Phone:
(067) 65-7969, fax: (067) 65-7515.
ACT & Southern NSW Quarterhorse Association
Secretary: Perla lwanier, Phone: (048) 68-2912
PO Box 494, Dickson ACT 2602
President: Steven Heanes, Phone: 018-630-195
Aims: To promote the Australian Quarter Horse as a breed and Western
style riding and showing. General Information: The Western style of showing
promoted by the Quarterhorse Association includes halter conformation,
showmanship, hunter under saddle, Western pleasure, reining, trail, equitation
and horsemanship classes. Categories include horse age classes, owner age
classes Junior and senior), amateur owners, open, beginners, and novice classes.
Performance classes are open to all breeds. Shows are located in Canberra and
surrounding districts.
Meetings: Monthly meetings, Bob Collis Rooms, Sutton (NSW). AGM in
August.
Functions: About 6 shows per year and 4 clinics.
Membership Fees: $35 per family, $25 adult, $6.50 youth. Subs due in
August.
National Association: Affiliated with the Australian Quarter Horse
Association PO Box 979, Tamworth NSW 2340, Phone: (067) 66-8333, fax: (067)
66-1721.
