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Raffle
The superstar teams at Aerofelt Saddle Pads and ARB WAGGA
have been super generous in donating items for us to raffle off as we raise money to pay for sand to be put into the Tarcutta arena, for us to continue to barrel race at our favourite arena.
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Aerofelt Saddle Pads have donated one of their brand new products the Mini Viper and a saddle sack. The new Mini Vipers are the perfect size for kids, or even a fender to sit on. Size: 30" x 25" and a 16 x 17mm thickness, 100% wool felt liner.
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ARB WAGGA have also donated this awesome camp stretcher bed developed for use underneath your swag or on its own, the ARB Stretcher features a quick-fold design for an almost instant set up, which can just as easily be packed down and stored in a durable nylon bag until your next adventure. Providing support for up to 150kg, its strong steel construction also features an anti-rock feature to keep you steady and still for the entire night. Included, a strap with hooks keeps a swag secured to the stretcher and quick-connect boot bag ensures shoes and other essentials are tucked away safely off the ground.
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Raffle tickets are $5 each, and will be drawn at our March 27 date. Please text Dallas on 0475 555 572 if you would like raffle ticket.
Ultimate is proud to sponsor the VIC Championships
Ultimate are proud sponsors of the ABHA Victorian State Championships, and we love how this buckle has turned out.
12, 13 & 14 of March at Chiltern Victoria, make sure you’re there!
Ridetuff Buckles & Jewellery are your only choice for quality buckles that will last a lifetime.
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ABHA Rule Changes
AFFILIATES
Affiliates can only retain a maximum of 30% of the entry fee to cover club expenses, trophies and administration fees. Please note you can retain a lower % if you wish
CLASSIC EVENTS
Open to horses 4, 5 and 6 years
Can be run over 1, 2 or 3 rounds
Affiliates have the option to allow a competitor to roll over their time from a classic event into a divisional barrel race, provided they are run on the same size course
Any Classic with $500 prize money or more will count as a qualifying classic round for the ABHA Finals
A horse’s age will be calculated based on a year starting 1 August every year (Horses Birthday). For example, a horse born any time between 1 August 2019 and 31 July 2020 turns one (1) year old on 1 August 2020 and so on.
Rule 25 - Dress rules
Members competing at ABHA affiliated events must wear suitable long sleeved shirt, hat/ current Australian Standard’s helmet, (No Caps) boots and jeans in the arena at all times. They must be neat and presentable.Rule 26 - Safety helmets
Junior or juvenile competitors under 18 years of age, must wear a Current Australian Standard’s approved helmet with the chin strap securely fastened when mounted and competing. Adult members that choose to wear a helmet must wear a Current Australian Standard’s approved helmet. Helmets worn must conform with one of the current approved safety standards:
- Current Australian standard AS/NZ 3838 (2006 onwards)
provided they are SAI global marked
- Current American standards ASTM FI163 (2004a or 04a
onwards) provided they are SEI marked, or SNELL E2001.
- Current British standard PAS 015 (1998 or 2011) provided
they are BSI Kitemarked
- Interim European Standard VGI (01.040: 2014-12) with or
without BSI Kitemark.
NOTE: All competitors in junior events must wear Current Australian Standards approved helmet.Rule No 6. Membership
Categories:
Senior | Junior | Day* | Non-Competing* | Honorary | Life*
Day memberships will be limited to 3 affiliated days per calendar year. Full ABHA membership fee will be required to be paid regardless of the number of day memberships paid should the member wish to take out a full ABHA membership. Day membership will not entitle the member to a qualifying event for the National Finals and will not qualify rider for club end of year awards for events competed at under a day membership
Non-Competing membership is a non-riding person over 18 years of age
Life members wishing to compete must sign the ABHA Waiver form each membership year.
Equitana Qualifier
We will be hosting an Equitana qualifier on the 24 April.
Two competitors will qualify at our Equitana qualifier to compete on the biggest stage in Australian barrel racing and compete in the richest one-day barrel race in the country.
The Equitana Australian Open Barrel Racing Championships will take place in Melbourne on the Saturday, 10th July.