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2020 ABHA National Finals Cancelled, Wed 27th May, 2020

The ABHA National Finals scheduled for September 2020 has been cancelled. 

This is a tough decision but one we feel is an important decision for our association.

The good news is we are working on an exciting solution to replace the National Finals this year and will release details shortly so stay tuned!

ABHA National Finals & Equitana Update, Wed 22nd Apr, 2020

The ABHA Board of Directors would like to advise all members that we have removed the qualifying criteria from all three events (Patsie Holder Memorial Classic, Open Divisional and Junior Divisional) at the 2020 National Finals. 

This is subject to COVID-19 restrictions being removed in time for the finals to run in September as planned. 

Equitana has advised all plans are still in place for the 2020 Equitana to go ahead, we will advise the new qualifying criteria for the 2020 Equitana Event in the near future.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP, Fri 3rd Apr, 2020

LIFE MEMBERSHIP: We would like to announce that Adele Edwards will be presented with an ABHA Life Membership at the (all things going to plan) 2020 ABHA National Finals.

We want to sincerely thank Adele for her hard work, dedication and passion she brings to the barrel racing industry.

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