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2018 National Finals Charity, Fri 18th May, 2018

Hi Members,

We are very pleased to announce the charity that we will be raising funds for at the 2018 ABHA National Finals is

AussieHelpers

As per previous years we will be having selected days/rounds dedicated to Aussie Helpers and will encourage members to dazzle all with the Aussie Helpers colours. These days will be advertised closer to the Finals.
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/aussiehelpers/?ref=ts&fref=ts

2018 ABHA National Finals Charity, Fri 23rd Feb, 2018

Hi Members,

 In preparation for the 2018 National Finals, we need to select the charity that we will be raising funds for during the finals. This year the Board would like our members to assist in this process. Before we post the poll and to ensure all members are aware of what each charity's purpose is, please follow the links below before you make your decision.

Please be aware we know there are so many charities to choose from, and we know all members have a charity close to their heart, if you feel that there is a charity that should be considered,please drop us an email and we will add this to the list for 2019. The poll will be posted tonight at approx 8pm on the Australian Barrel Horse Association’s Facebook page.

Heard of Hope - https://www.herdofhope.com.au/ - Assisting inOrgan Donation for Rural People.

Guide Dogs - http://guidedogsaustralia.com/

National Breast Cancer Foundation- https://nbcf.org.au/

R U OK - https://www.ruok.org.au/

Royal Flying Doctors - https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/

Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

The Smith Family - https://www.thesmithfamily.com.au/

Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org.au/

Red Kite - https://www.redkite.org.au/

Ronald McDonald - https://www.rmhc.org.au/

Country Hope - https://www.countryhope.com.au/

Dollys Dream - http://www.antibullyingcrusader.com/campaigns/dollys-dream-foundation

Buy A Bale - Drought Relief - https://www.buyabale.com.au/

Aussie Helpers - DroughtRelief - https://aussiehelpers.org.au/

2018 National Finals Change of Date, Tue 20th Feb, 2018

The ABHA Board of Directors would like to announce a change of date for the 2018 ABHA National Finals to be held at AELEC, Tamworth NSW.

New dates are 18th September to 23rd September 2018.

2018 National Finals , Wed 14th Feb, 2018

The ABHA Board of Directors are excited to announce that due to the overwhelming success of trialing the 1/2 second splits in the Open Divisional Barrel Race for the 2017 National Finals, the 2018 National Finals will again follow the same format with 8 Divisions and the Board are also excited to announce an extra Division in the Junior Divisional Event. There will now be 4 divisions in the Junior Division Barrel Race.

2018 Equitana Qualifiers, Thu 8th Feb, 2018

The ABHA Board of Directors are pleased to announce the 2018 Equitana Qualifier are as follows:

VIC:

ABHA Victorian Barrels 17^th March - Chiltern................................4 Qualifiers

Gippsland Barrel Racing Club 4th March - Nilma..........................4 Qualifiers

SA:

NBRL 17^th & 18^th March - Quorn....................................................2 Qualifiers

SABHA 15^th April - Marrabel............................................................2 Qualifiers

NSW:

Cloverleaf Cruisers 18^th March -Murrurundi..................................2 Qualifiers

Southern Turn & Burn 22^nd April - Tumut......................................3 Qualifiers

Cooma Rodeo Club, May Jackpot - Cooma.....................................2 Qualifiers

Bingara Barrel Racing Club 10^th  March - Bingara.........................2 Qualifiers

Moonbi Magic 29^th April - Moonbi...................................................2 Qualifiers

QLD:

ABHA Callide Valley 20^th May - CKS Performance Horse Arena....1 Qualifiers

Capricorn Coast 8th July - Ridgelands..............................................1 Qualifiers

2018 National Finals Trophy Saddle Tender, Mon 29th Jan, 2018

29/01/2018

All Saddle Suppliers.

OBJECT: INVITATION TO QUOTE

Dear All Saddle Suppliers

The ABHA are requesting quotes for the supply of the 2018 Finals Trophy Saddles.

We require a minimum of 8 * 14 inchTrophy Barrel Racing Saddles delivered to Tamworth on or before the 15th ofJuly 2018. (But not limited to) Please supply a per saddle quote.

Quotes MUST include Stamping/Trophy Lettering.
Stamping required is as follows: (but not limited to)
All 8 to have “2018 ABHA Finals”
1 * Patsie Holder Memorial Classic Champion
1 * 1D Champion
1 * 2D Champion
1 * 3D Champion
‘ 1 * 4D Champion
1 * Junior 1D Champion
1 * Junior 2D Champion
1 * Junior 3D Champion

Please quote your price for supplying these saddles including delivery costs inAustralian dollars.

Please also indicate:

a) whether your quotes are inclusive orexclusive of sales taxes; if not otherwise stated, we will assume your quotes are inclusive of sales taxes;
b) delivery time from receipt of our purchase order to receipt of your shipment; this time frame will be a condition of any purchase order made; (Please also note the delivery date required above.)
c) if delivery costs are included in your quotes, your prices for pick-up at our separate cost; if delivery costs are not included in your quotes, please state this clearly otherwise we will assume they are included;
d) your terms of payment.
e) All price quotations must be firm and state when they expire.

Please supply your written quote to any of the following secretary@abha.com.au or suzz1976@hotmail.com or freedomlifestyletoday@gmail.com  before 5pm Monday 5th of February 2018.

PLEASENOTE ALL QUOTES MUST HAVE THE ABOVE CRITERIA COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED.

Kind Regards

ABHA Board of Directors
29/01/2018