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Special General Meeting Outcome, Thu 26th Feb, 2026

A Special General Meeting was held on 18th February 2026 to vote on a new motion relating to junior event categories, intended to replace the motion passed at the 2025 AGM on 10th December.

At the AGM, members voted in the following rule:

New rules and amended rules from 2025 AGM:

That a 10 & Under Unassisted Competitive Category be formally recognized and made available for inclusion in affiliate programs. This category should use consistent naming across the association for clarity and ease of implementation.

Under this rule, the junior categories available for affiliates to run were:

• Tiny Tots 7 & Under – Assisted and Unassisted

• 10 & Unders – Unassisted

• Junior Divisional

At the Special General Meeting, members voted to remove this rule and consider a new motion:

Proposed Motion:

That ABHA Affiliates are permitted to run the following junior events:

• Junior Divisional – requires a Junior or Junior Open membership

• 10 & Under – requires a Junior or Junior Open membership

• Tiny Tots 7 & Under (Non‑Competitive) – requires a Tiny Tot membership

Further clarification:

Junior and Junior Open Members may only enter one of the above competitive junior events. A rider may enter either the 10 & Under or the Junior Divisional, but not both.

This motion was voted on and lost.

Outcome:

As both motions were declined, we now revert to the previous structure, where affiliates may choose which junior events best suit their demographic. Affiliates may run:

• Junior Divisional, or

• Age Groups (non‑divisional), and

• Tiny Tots

This provides flexibility for affiliates to tailor their programs to their local membership.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to providing safe, fair, and enjoyable events for our junior riders.

Special General Meeting Minutes 18th Feb 2026.pdf

Newsletter - February 2026, Tue 17th Feb, 2026

ISSUE #11, FEBRUARY 2026.pdf

ABHA Approved Photographer Application, Thu 29th Jan, 2026

https://form.123formbuilder.com/6873654/photographer-videographer-application

ABHA Affiliate Ground Rule Application Form, Mon 19th Jan, 2026

Introduction of the New ABHA Ground Rule Form Procedure 

The Australian Barrel Horse Association is implementing a new Ground Rule Form procedure to improve consistency, clarity, and compliance across all ABHA-sanctioned events. 

Key points:

 - Affiliates must now submit the Ground Rule Form before the commencement of their first event for the year.

 - The ABHA Office will review and approve all submissions. 

- Approved ground rules must be published before entries open. 

This change strengthens transparency and ensures all competitors receive clear, consistent information. 

Please download the updated form or contact the Office if you require assistance. 

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to high-quality ABHA events. Australian Barrel Horse Association

https://form.123formbuilder.com/6923737/affiliate-ground-rule-application-form

ABHA_Ground_Rule_Procedurev1.pdf

Complaint Lodgement Form, Thu 8th Jan, 2026

ABHA Complaints Policy Now in Effect

The ABHA’s newly endorsed Complaints Policy, as voted in at the 2025 ABHA AGM, is now active. Members and affiliates are welcome to lodge any formal complaint under this updated policy.

Please note that a $50 non‑refundable lodgement fee applies to all complaints submitted.

Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to strengthen fairness, transparency, and accountability across our association.

https://form.123formbuilder.com/6919564/abha-complaints-lodgement-form

2025 National Finals Updated Draws, Tue 11th Nov, 2025

Little Drum Runners.pdf

Junior Divisional Barrel Race.pdf

Open Divisional Barrel Race.pdf

Futurity.pdf

Maturity.pdf

Open Pole Bending.pdf

Junior Pole Bending.pdf