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ABHA Newsletter , Fri 27th May, 2022

ABHA Newsletter May 2022.pdf

CIRCLE L - THE OFFICIAL HAT OF THE ABHA!!, Wed 18th May, 2022

Circle L Australia is the home of quality Australian-designed Circle L jeans, boots and hats in a range of colours, with custom shaping and postage Australia-wide.

Circle L is an Australian owned and operated family business located in Drayton, Toowoomba, Queensland, that was established in 2014. Circle L also have stores in Tamworth, New South Wales and to open soon in Townsville, North Queensland.

All Circle L products are designed here in Australia with both durability and comfort in mind to suit Australian conditions.

We are super excited to be partnered with Circle L and thank them for their continued support with the ABHA! Please head on over and like their social media pages so you can keep up with the latest styles Circle L Western Products and you can shop the website anytime day or night!

www.circlel.com.au

COVID-19 NOTICE, Thu 13th Jan, 2022

2022 NATIONAL FINALS **SAVE THE DATE** & QUALIFYING CRITERIA, Thu 6th Jan, 2022

12-17th September 2022, AELEC Tamworth NSW


You must compete in 1 ABHA competitive event (exhibitions do not count) from 1st July 2021 - 30th June 2022
Once qualified, you may enter as many horses as you wish at Finals
There is no qualifying criteria for Classic or Maturity horses

We are gearing up for the biggest and best Finals to date, so book your annual leave and check the ABHA calendar to attend an event near you!

**MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT**, Wed 5th Jan, 2022

ABHA TV Presenter - Matt Burns with ABHA President - Leslie Moore

Leslie Moore to take over the reins as ABHA President, Wed 8th Dec, 2021

The ABHA Board of Directors accepted President Cathy Raaen’s request to end her tenure on December 6th 2021 which was due to expire on 17^th September 2022. As a result of this early departure The Board elected Director Leslie Moore as President to fulfil Cathy’s duties until a new President takes office once elected at the 2022 AGM.

Cathy Raaen first joined the ABHA Board of Directors in May 2010, serving her time through to May 2012. During the ABHA National Finals in Tamworth Cathy was elected President at the AGM in September 2019. Since this time Cathy was able to accomplish many things for the Association including what most have never encountered, the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I would like to thank Cathy for her time and dedication of service to an Association that I know is near and very dear to her heart and soul,” said incoming President, Leslie Moore. 

“The ABHA creates a passion in anyone who has the privilege to serve and Cathy’s commitment to the ABHA is the epitome of that passion. For that I thank her.” The Board and I wish Cathy all the Best for her future endeavours.