Southern Queensland Sliders

30/10/2026

🏆🤠 A WELL-DESERVED HALL OF FAME HONOUR! 🤠🏆

A huge congratulations to Einstein Flashy Jac, who was proudly inducted into the Reining Australia Hall of Fame yesterday! 🐴✨

Jac is a truly exceptional stallion, renowned for his wonderful mind, incredible athletic ability and the qualities that make him such a special horse.

A special mention to Noel Watson, who did a fabulous job training and showing Jac, helping showcase the talent and ability of this outstanding horse.

From all of us at Southern Queensland Sliders, we send our biggest congratulations to Jac and our very own Watson family on this fantastic achievement. What a proud moment and a wonderful recognition of the hard work, dedication and partnership behind it all! ❤️👏

We’d also like to congratulate all the other horses and riders inducted into the Hall of Fame. A fantastic celebration of the horses, people and achievements that have helped shape our sport.

Congratulations, Jac — you’ve certainly earned your place in the history of Australian reining! 🏆🐴❤️

29/10/2026

🤠🐴 DID YOU KNOW? — PART 2! 💡

We’re back with another little nugget of reining knowledge! 🐴📚

This week, we’re taking a look at another rule or handy reminder to help keep our riders informed and ready for the show pen.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your reining journey, there’s always something new to learn! 🤠

Let’s dive in! 👇

27/10/2026

🚨🤠 LAST CALL — THE FINAL SLIDE NOMINATIONS CLOSE TONIGHT! 🐴💨

Have you got your entries in yet?

If you’ve been meaning to nominate for The Final Slide, this is your friendly reminder that nominations close TONIGHT! ⏰

Don’t leave it until tomorrow and discover you’ve missed the boat… or should we say, missed the slide! 🤣💨

Get those entries in, double-check your nominations, and don’t forget your Horse Health Declaration! 📋🐴

We can’t wait to see everyone for a fun weekend of reining, great company and plenty of laughs — plus celebrating our 2026 SQS High Point Winners! 🏆🎉❤️

👉 Nominations: https://form.jotform.com/252897838659887

👉 Horse Health Declaration: https://form.jotform.com/252507991185061

See you at The Final Slide! 🤠🐴

24/10/2026

🌧️🤠🐴 WET WEATHER = PERFECT TIME TO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN! 🐴🤠🌧️

Well, it’s a wet one out there! 🌧️ So, while you’re stuck inside with a cuppa and dreaming of your next ride, why not make the most of the weather and get your entries sorted for THE FINAL SLIDE! 🎉🐴

📅 NOMINATIONS CLOSE 28 OCTOBER!

👉 Show nominations: https://form.jotform.com/252897838659887

📋 PLEASE DON’T FORGET YOUR HORSE HEALTH DECLARATION!

Make sure you complete your Horse Health Declaration before heading to the show.

👉 Horse Health Declaration: https://form.jotform.com/252507991185061

We’re looking forward to wrapping up the SQS show season with a fun weekend of reining, great company and plenty of smiles! ❤️🤠

And there’s another reason to celebrate — we’ll also be recognising our 2026 SQS High Point Winners! 🏆🎉 Let’s finish the year on a high and celebrate the achievements of our wonderful members!

So, put the kettle on, get those entries done, and we’ll see you at The Final Slide! 🐴💨

🤠🔥 READY TO SHOW & CELEBRATE?! 🔥🤠

The Southern Queensland Sliders are saddling up and heading to Gatton/Lockyer Indoor Equestrian Centre for our FINAL SHOW OF 2026 — THE FINAL SLIDE! 🐴🏆🎉

📅 31 October – 1 November

This one is all about finishing the year with a bang! 💥 Come along for a fun weekend of reining, great horses, good friends and plenty of reasons to celebrate as we recognise our 2026 High Point Winners! 🏆🥳

📅 NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 28 October

👉 NOMINATION FORM: https://form.jotform.com/252897838659887

🐴 FUN UNSANCTIONED SHOW 🐴
Only SQS membership is required — no horse competition licence required!

Whether you’re chasing one more great run for the year, keen to get in the arena, or just want to come along and celebrate with the SQS crew, The Final Slide is the place to be! 🤠❤️

And then… it’s time to celebrate! 🥂🏆

🍕 Awards Night & Pizza Dinner — and yes, the pizza is on us! 🙌😍

Because let’s be honest… free pizza is a great way to finish the year! 😂🍕🐴❤️

Let’s finish 2026 the Southern Queensland Sliders way — with plenty of rides, slides, spins, laughs and good company!🐴💨🤠

Saddle up, Sliders — we’ll see you at Gatton! 🔥

23/10/2026

🤠🐴 DID YOU KNOW?!🐴🤠

Ever wondered why we do things a certain way in the show pen? 🤔 Or perhaps you’ve heard a rule mentioned and thought, “Hang on… what does that actually mean?” 😂

Well, we’ve got you covered!
Welcome to our new weekly DID YOU KNOW? series! 🎉 Each week, Southern Queensland Sliders will share handy facts, helpful reminders and interesting insights into the world of reining.

We’ll cover NRHA rules and regulations, explain some of the things you might see in the arena, and occasionally share a few Southern Queensland Sliders club rules and reminders to help keep everyone in the loop.

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a new Reiner, or simply love watching the action, there’s always something new to learn! 🤠📚

Our aim is to help everyone feel more confident, informed and ready to enjoy their time in the show pen.

So, keep an eye out each week, share the posts with your riding buddies, and let’s learn a little something together!

Because knowing the rules is all part of playing the game! 🐴🏆

Have a question about a rule you’d like us to cover? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

22/10/2026

🤠🌏🐴 PROUD TO BE PART OF NRHA OCEANIA! 🐴🌏🤠

As Southern Queensland Sliders, we are incredibly proud to be an NRHA Affiliate and part of a worldwide organisation that brings together reining enthusiasts through a shared passion for the sport we love. ❤️

The Spooks Gotta Whiz 2026 NRHA Oceania Affiliate Championships were a wonderful celebration of the talent, dedication, sportsmanship and friendships that make our reining community so special.

Being part of NRHA Oceania connects us to a bigger reining family, creating opportunities to learn, grow and help strengthen the future of our sport here in Australia and beyond.

We’re proud to play our part in growing reining, supporting our members and helping keep this incredible sport moving forward. 🐴🏆

One sport, one community, and a whole world of reining! 🌏🤠❤️

21/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

The NRHA 2026–2027 Handbook is available as an app!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nrha-handbook/id541928669

Whether you're a competitor, trainer, owner or simply passionate about Reining, the NRHA Handbook App is a handy resource to keep close at hand.

📖 What can you find?
✅ The 2026–2027 NRHA Handbook
✅ The NRHA Pattern Book
✅ Rules and regulations to help you prepare for the show pen

Having the Handbook and Pattern Book readily available makes it easier to check rules, familiarise yourself with patterns and prepare for your next competition!

💡 Tip: Take some time before your next show to review the rules and your class pattern so you can head into the arena feeling prepared.

📲 Check out the NRHA website for the latest handbook and app information.

15/10/2026

NRHA Oceania Spooks Gotta Whiz 2026 Affiliate Championships 🏆🤠

https://www.horsedeals.com.au/news/11872/spooks-gotta-whiz-2026-nrha-oceania-affiliate-championships

12/10/2026

🤠📚 QUEENSLAND NRHA JUDGES SEMINAR & SCHOOL — THAT’S A WRAP! 📚🤠

That’s a wrap on the Queensland NRHA Judges Seminar and School held at QSEC, Caboolture! 🐴👏

The weekend was a fantastic opportunity for our Queensland reiners and judge applicants to build their knowledge, develop their skills and gain valuable insights into the judging side of our sport.

A huge THANK YOU to NRHA AAA Judge Ollie Griffiths for sharing his knowledge, experience and expertise with everyone who attended. We’re incredibly grateful you made the trip to Queensland, Ollie, and we hope you enjoyed your time with us! 🇦🇺🤠

From all of us at Southern Queensland Sliders, thank you for your time and commitment to helping develop the next generation of NRHA judges and strengthen the future of reining. ❤️🐴

A very special THANK YOU to Pam Watson ❤️ Without Pam’s dedication, hard work and behind-the-scenes efforts, these Judges Schools would not have been possible. Your contribution to making these educational opportunities happen is truly appreciated! 🙌🐴

We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to Jessica Watson, Brendan Manz, Emily Walker and Wayne & Amanda Williams for your assistance, support and wonderful hospitality throughout the seminar.

It takes a team to make these events a success, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it happen! 🤠❤️

🇦🇺 NEXT STOP — VICTORIA! 🇦🇺

We’d also like to wish all the applicants from the Victorian Reining Horse Association (VRHA) and Goulburn Valley Reining Horse Association (GVRHA) the very best as they continue their judging journey at Benalla from 16–18 October.

We wish you all the best with your school and steps towards your judging goals. We’ll be cheering you on! 👏🤞

Investing in education, developing our officials and sharing knowledge across our Affiliates helps keep our sport moving forward.

Here’s to growing reining, one judge, one rider and one opportunity at a time! 🤠🐴❤️

10/10/2026

🤠📚 NRHA JUDGES SCHOOL — DAY 1! 📚🤠

Day 1 of the NRHA Judges School with Ollie Griffith is officially underway at QSEC, Caboolture! 🐴👏

It’s fantastic to see Queensland reiners investing in their knowledge, developing their skills and working towards strengthening the future of judging and reining in Australia. 🇦🇺🤠

A valuable opportunity to learn from an experienced NRHA AAA Judge and continue building the knowledge and standards that keep our sport moving forward.

🌟 BEST OF LUCK to all the new judge applicants! 🌟

We’re cheering you on and wishing you every success on your judging journey! 🐴🙌