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ABHA Corona Virus Update - All events suspended until further notice., Tue 17th Mar, 2020

The Australian Barrel Horse Association has been closely monitoring the developing situation of COVID-19. In view of the government’s stipulations and advice regarding the banning of non-essential events and for the well-being of our members, affiliates and volunteers the Board of Directors have made the difficult decision to suspend all ABHA events in the foreseeable future.

We understand the serious nature of COVID-19 and will continue to comply with the latest advice from the government and health authorities to protect the health and safety of our members, affiliates and volunteers.

We will continue to review the situation and advice given by the government regularly, and will keep our members updated on the situation and will advise affiliates and members immediately when we are able to continue with our affiliated events.

Affiliates who have dates in the calendar will have the option to be credited for their event or have their affiliation fee refunded.

As the COVID-19 situation continues, the ABHA National Finals and Equitana qualifying criteria will be reviewed as necessary, and an update will be provided.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and sincerely hope we can get back running again shortly.

ABHA Merchandise order form, Fri 10th Jan, 2020

ABHA MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM (003).docx

New Lead Rein/Assisted Rider Rules, Wed 8th Jan, 2020

Hi Members and Affiliates,

Please be advised the Board has introduced New lead Line and Assisted Rider Rules these are on page 11 of the ABHA Rule Book.

Please ensure these rules are followed at all events as the safety of all our members is highly important this includes our younger riders.

The new rules are as follows:

Lead  Rein/Assisted Riders

1. Rider must be wearing a Helmet as per Barrel Race Rule No. 26

2. Rider must be able to sit on horse/pony without being held.

3. Only one (1) leader/handler permitted per rider.

4. The leader must not be in front of the horse’s shoulder.

5. It is the responsibility of the parent to appoint a suitable leader/handler/assistant for the horse/pony and rider safety. This person must be over 16 years of age and must be a current ABHA financial member. This person can be a Non-Competing member.

6. Assisted riders being led because of documented disability will be able to be competitive in their age group.

7. Riders who are riding “free” and who successfully complete the course, must take the placings over riders whose horses are being led, except as in No 6. above.

8. Recommend led and free riders be in separate groups where numbers are sufficient.

9. Full ABHA Dress Code applies to both rider and Leaders/Handlers/Assistants as per Barrel Race Rule no. 25

Merchandise., Mon 6th Jan, 2020

Hi Everyone,

Did you miss out on purchasing your National Finals Merchandise for the 2019 ABHA National Finals last year. Please know you can still purchase this merchandise up until the 31st of January 2020.

Click on the link below to purchase.

All Prices are on the website.

For those who didn't attend the National Finals but would like to purchase ABHA Merchandise - from the 1st of February till the 30th June 2020 you will now be able to purchase any of these items without the 2019 ABHA National Finals embroidered on them.

2020 National Finals Merchandise will be ready to purchase by the 1st of July 2020

Jump over to Hunters 1866 today.

https://www.hunters1866.com.au/collections/abha-australian-barell-horse-assoication

ABHA Christmas Office Hours, Tue 17th Dec, 2019

2020 ABHA Membership fees., Mon 9th Dec, 2019

The ABHA Board of Directors would like to announce the 2020 Membership fees: Open membership $77, Junior Membership $44 & Day membership $44. Non-competing memberships $33.