TOP END WESTERN HORSE CLUB inc

PO Box 1876 Mareeba Qld,4880

topendwesternhorseclub@gmail.com www.tewhc.webs.com

Well what a busy couple of months we all have had, after the March Show, the club put on a training day for the members in preparation for the upcoming A Class Show in June. It was well attended and a lot was learnt and covered about rules, uniform and gear, what the judges expect and we got some special tips from our experts, the club would like to thank Sandra Buckingham, Tass Hulton, Lyn Hickmont and Leanne Buckingham for all their knowledge, intuition and time on the day. Thank you to all that participated and brought morning tea along, was a very successful day.

Our next event was the B Class Performance Show on the 19th & 20th of May 2018 at the Malanda Pony Indoor Arena, it was windy, wet and cold but the show still went on and was very well attended. Congratulations to Ferna Walsh who took out Supreme Champion with her gorgeous Stallion “SCH Painted Duck” aka Donald.

The show was judged by Juliane Corica. We would like to thank Juliane for her support over the weekend. Thank you and congratulations to everyone who came along and participated over the 2 days. Also thank you for your help and support on that weekend. Your assistance was really appreciated, resulting in a very successful event.

We would like to thank Wet Pooch Grooming in Mission Beach For their ongoing support and sponsorship.

HANDY HINT

SHOWING -

Smile, own it

like your horse

is worth a

million dollars

Our next event is the A Class Show “Lope for Life” to be held at Malanda Indoor Arena on 16th and 17th of June 2018.

We are chasing sponsorship or donations for this event in way of gifts, vouchers or prize money, if you can help in anyway or know of someone who may want to contribute to this great cause, please get in contact with either Sandra Buckingham, Linda Lyons or Tass Hulton

We will be making a donation to Cancer Council on the Sunday of this show to a representative, please do not be

deterred by the fact that it is an A class show as such, we still have beginner events for all beginners young and old

through to advanced riders. the more competitors that attend the greater the donation we can make. Please

support us in giving to help fight this horrible disease whilst enjoying riding our equine friends.

Prizes Galore

Trophy rugs, stunning Garlands made by gorgeous Garlands and Jordan Wicks

Vouchers Galore and prizes spread throughout the show.

There is so much on offer the support has been amazing as they say “you have to be in it to win it” so come along

for your chance to win some amazing things

*$100 PER RIDER. * FENCE SITTERS $30 * LIMITED TO 10 RIDERS SO BE QUICK. *UNLIMITED FENCE

SITTERS

PAYMENT IS REQUIREMENT IN FULL TO SECURE A POSITION. THIS CLINIC IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR

ANYONE WHO IS RIDING AT OUR JUNE SHOW, AS LYN CAN HELP YOU OUT WITH THE PROBLEMS YOU

HAVE HAD DURING THE SHOW

LYN IS KINDLY STAYING FOR

A 1 DAY CLINIC ON THE

MONDAY AFTER OUR SHOW

TO OFFER SOME TIPS AND

INSTRUCTION AS A FOLLOW

UP FOR THOSE WHO

COMPETED AT THE SHOW.

The only way to

succeed, is to

listen, learn and

practice

ALL RULES FOR OUR SHOWS COME FROM THE AUSTRALIAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION RULES AND REGULATIONS 2016. THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE ON LINE OR YOU CAN PURCHASE FROM THE ASSOCITATION. OR YOU CAN VIIEW ON LINE AT THIS LINK http://www.aqha.com.au/horse/rule_book/

A two year old horse can only compete in a maximum of three (3) ridden classes at a show and is restricted to Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and Trail classes. See rule book for more details.

HALTER CLASSES Horses will walk to the judge one at a time. As the horse approaches, the judge will step to the right (near side of the horse) to enable the horse to trot straight to a cone placed at 15 metres away. At the cone, the horse will continue trotting, turn to the left and trot toward the left wall or fence of the arena. After trotting, horses will be lined up head to tail for individual inspection by the judge. The judge will inspect each horse from both sides, front and rear.

We are looking for volunteers, to help set up and pack up

events, run ribbons and pencil for the judge for the A Class

Show in June, if you can lend a hand that would be greatly

appreciated