NT Show Horse Association

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Join us for the latest updates, events, and horse show highlights! We are thrilled to introduce the new committee members for the 2025 season! Let’s welcome:

Carmen Nowak – Chair
Tori King – Vice Chair
Michael Duckenfield – Secretary
Karen Duminski– Treasurer
Committee Members: Candice McDonald, Kirstie Murch and Estra Spano

Our team is eager to work together to bring fresh ideas, exciting even

ts and enhanced experiences for all our current and new members. We look forward to the year ahead with your support.

09/06/2026

🌟Congratulations to Our Champions! 🌟

What a fantastic weekend for our June Show!
☀️ Beautiful weather, a lovely breeze and a great turnout from our competitors and supporters. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day such a success with some bigger than usual classes! 👏

We enjoyed a full day of led, rider, hack, and hunter classes, chock full of beautifully presented horses, handlers and riders all showing great sportsmanship and enthusiasm. 🏇

A special congratulations to our champions:

🏆 Led Champion: Poseidons Legacy MD, exhibited by Michael Duckenfield
🎖️ Reserve Led Champion: Bordershow Bewitched, exhibited by Matilda Wilson

🏆 Champion Rider U18: Tilly Blokland
🎖️ Reserve Champion Rider U18: Matilda Dutton
We actually had 3 "Matilda's" going for Champion Rider under 18!

🏆 Champion Rider O18: Michael Duckenfield
🎖️ Reserve Champion Rider O18: Sophie Carlton

🏆 Champion Show Hack: Poseidons Legacy MD, ridden by Michael Duckenfield
🎖️ Reserve Champion Show Hack: Midnight Arabesque, ridden by Tilly Blokland

🏆 Champion Show Hunter: Fat Amy, ridden by Sophie Carlton
🎖️ Reserve Champion Show Hunter: Hope, ridden by Matilda Dutton

A heartfelt thank you to our judges, Samantha Kennedy and Angela Forster, for generously giving their time and expertise—we truly appreciate your support! ❤️

Well done to all competitors—we hope you had a fabulous day out with your horses! 🎊

What a weekend this has been! First off a huge thank you to Samantha Kennedy for traveling from SA to Darwin again to pr...
09/06/2026

What a weekend this has been!
First off a huge thank you to Samantha Kennedy for traveling from SA to Darwin again to provide our riders with some valuable knowledge while in the rings and for those who had lessons with Sam as well.

Secondly a massive thank you to Taminmin College for using our show as an excursion for your students, it’s was so amazing to see everyone out in the ring having a go and hopefully continues onto other shows!

And finally we would like to thank Humpty Doo Bakery for providing some much needed sugar after a big day on Saturday and our amazing volunteers who without them these days could not happen, Karen Duminski, Carmen Nowak, Sandy Enniss, Nikki Lehman& Tori King.

Results will be posted separately tonight along with an updated Hi Point scoresheet. Thank you again to everyone who came on Saturday and got lessons with Sam, we hope you had a wonderful time with your horses!

06/06/2026

Biggest class NTSHA have had for a while! 10 competitors in the Best Presented U18, we love to see such a huge turn out for our local show.

📝 Spots are filling fast for the Samantha Kennedy Clinic 🐴📍 Location: Freds Pass Reserve📅 Dates: Sunday 7th & Monday 8th...
30/05/2026

📝 Spots are filling fast for the Samantha Kennedy Clinic 🐴

📍 Location: Freds Pass Reserve
📅 Dates: Sunday 7th & Monday 8th June
📩 Entries Close: Friday 5th June 8pm

📧 To secure your spot, please email [email protected] with your first and second preference time slots. We'll confirm availability and payment details from there.

💻 Need a PDF copy of the entry form? Just send us a message and we’ll get it straight to your inbox or head to our website!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait – come along and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best!

28/05/2026

🐴 Are You on the Correct Canter Lead? 🐴

Getting the correct canter lead is essential for your horse’s balance, especially when turning or working in an arena. But how do you check, and why does it matter?

✅ What is the correct canter lead?
In canter, the horse moves in a three-beat rhythm. The correct lead means that the inside front leg is reaching forward more than the outside front leg. This helps the horse stay balanced, particularly on turns and circles.

👀 How to check?
While cantering, take a quick glance down at your horse’s shoulders. If the inside front leg is leading, you're on the correct lead. If the outside leg is leading, you're on the wrong lead and may need to correct it.

🔄 How to fix an incorrect lead?
If you pick up the wrong lead, bring the horse back to a trot and ask again. To encourage the correct lead:
➡️ Use your inside leg at the girth for impulsion.
➡️ Outside leg slightly behind the girth to encourage the correct hind leg to start the canter.
➡️ Shift your weight slightly to the inside to help cue the correct lead.

✨ Why does it matter?
Riding on the wrong lead makes turning more difficult for your horse and can cause imbalance or discomfort. Practicing correct canter leads helps develop even muscle strength and improves overall rideability.

📌 Tip: If you’re struggling with leads, try practicing on a circle or using a pole on the ground to help your horse strike off correctly.

Happy riding! 🐎💨

🌟Only 10 Days to Go! 🌟👩‍⚖️ Judges: • Samantha Kennedy (SA) • Angela Forster (NT)🗓 Date: Saturday 6th June🕣 Start Time: R...
28/05/2026

🌟Only 10 Days to Go! 🌟

👩‍⚖️ Judges: • Samantha Kennedy (SA) • Angela Forster (NT)
🗓 Date: Saturday 6th June
🕣 Start Time: Rings commence at 8:30am
📍 Location: Freds Pass Reserve

📌 Entries via Entry Form to our email: [email protected]
⏰ Entries close at 11pm, Thursday, 4th June.

✅ No measuring required
🧥 Jackets optional – keep it comfortable and practical!

You can also find a copy of the program on our website!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a relaxed and enjoyable day in the NT show ring! 🐴✨

NTSHA would like to welcome TRNT Off The Track as our sponsor for our upcoming event. This will provide OTT eligible ho...
27/05/2026

NTSHA would like to welcome TRNT Off The Track as our sponsor for our upcoming event.

This will provide OTT eligible horses/riders the opportunity to claim a reimbursment for Lessons with Sam, for more information please reach out to TRNT directly.

A bit of background:
Off The Track is an extension of TRNT and aims to support the welfare of racehorses in their life after racing. TRNT Off The Track is strongly committed to the welfare of all Thoroughbreds, both during and after racing. Leading welfare practices have been developed to support the care of our racehorses and aid with their transition into retirement. Additionally, they intend to build on strong partnerships within the racing industry and the community.

We look forward to partnering with Off The Track this for this event and hope to see some lovely thoroughbreds at the clinic and show!

27/05/2026

🐴 Are You on the Correct Diagonal 🐴

Riding on the correct diagonal helps your horse stay balanced and work evenly, especially when turning. But what does that mean, and how do you check?

✅ What is the correct diagonal?
When rising to the trot, you should rise as the horse’s outside front leg moves forward and sit when it moves back. This ensures you're in sync with the horse’s movement, supporting their balance and even muscle development.

👀 How to check?
Glance down at the horse’s shoulders. If you're rising as the outside front leg steps forward, you’re on the correct diagonal! If not, don’t worry—it's easy to fix.

🔄 How to change your diagonal?
If you realize you're on the wrong diagonal, simply sit for one extra beat of the trot, then continue rising. This quick adjustment will put you back in rhythm with your horse’s movement.

✨ Why does it matter?
Riding on the correct diagonal is especially important when riding circles or turns, as it helps your horse stay balanced and avoid unnecessary strain. Switching diagonals regularly when riding straight lines also helps work both sides of the horse evenly.

📌 Practice makes perfect! Next time you ride, take a moment to check your diagonal and feel the difference in your horse’s movement.

Happy riding! 🐎💨

15/05/2026

✨ Exciting News ✨

The club is happy to announce that if you join before June 30th, 2026, your membership will be current until 30 June 2027! That’s an extra 2 months of membership so get in quick!

Membership has lots of benefits such as discounted fees for shows, clinics and measuring, it's also required to register horses with SHC and to enter NTSHA sponsored classes at the Royal Darwin Show which riders and horses need registration to enter.

Forms can be found on our website.

It's just two weeks to go until the final measuring day of the year! When: Sunday 14th JuneWhere: Fred's Pass ReserveThi...
14/05/2026

It's just two weeks to go until the final measuring day of the year!

When: Sunday 14th June
Where: Fred's Pass Reserve

This is the last chance to get your horse(s) measured before the Royal Darwin Show entries close on Friday 19th June!

Visit https://www.ntshowhorse.com.au/measurings for more info!

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