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The Australian Quarter Horse Association was incorporated in 1972 and over the years has expanded to serve a rapidly growing and diverse industry.

29/10/2026

🏆 AQHA INCENTIVE WINNER! 🏆

Congratulations to Mick Cole & BOOTHULLA ROYELL TIME (Q-84036) on receiving a $1,000 AQHA Breeders Incentive Cheque in the 2026 Canning Downs & Ascot Cattle Co Campdraft at Warwick! 🤠🐴

BOOTHULLA ROYELL TIME proudly owned and bred by current AQHA financial members Michael & Lenore Cole, a fantastic result and a great reward for their breeding program 👏🎉

Sired by Times Up (Q-77580) out of Cats Royell (Q-58163)

Photo by: Kate Jones Photography

29/10/2026

🏆✨ 2026 CANNING DOWNS & ASCOT CATTLE CO CAMPDRAFT CHAMPIONS! ✨🏆

Congratulations to Stewart Wallace, riding LD KATTNAP (Q-69572), owned by Stewart & Kerry Wallace, winning the draft at Warwick & cashing in on AQHA Incentive!

💰 $1,000 as current AQHA Financial Members!!

Sired by Sophisticated Catt (Q-58861) out of LD What A Dream (Q-43695)

Photo by: Kate Jones Photography

28/10/2026

🏆AQHA BREEDERS INCENTIVE WINNER – 2026 WARWICK GOLD CUP 🏆

Congratulations to 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 (𝗤-𝟴𝟮𝟮𝟳𝟯), taking home the $1,000 AQHA Breeders Incentive Cheque for AQHA financial member Trevor Nash at the 2026 Pryde’s EasiFeed Warwick Gold Cup! 🎉🐴

👏 Campaigned & owned by AQHA members Pete Comiskey & Bryony Puddicombe. Nashvale Roy Ell Destiny is by Acres Destiny out of Bangtail Roy Ell.

Congratulations to all the connections! 🌟

Select Sires 👉https://www.selectsires.com.au/stallion/nashvale-roy-ell-destiny

Sired by Acres Destiny (Q-38061) out of Bangtail Roy Ell (Q-35071)

Photos by: Kate Jones Photography

26/10/2026

2026 PRYDE’S EASIFEED Warwick GOLD CUP CHAMPIONS! ✨🏆

𝗖𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘁 (𝗤-𝟳𝟳𝟲𝟬𝟮) & 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘆 👑

Some horses are simply special, and 'Gidget' is one of them ❤️🐴

This partnership the Canning Downs last year with an impressive 270 point aggregate while the sun shone, and returned in 2026 to take home the ultimate prize, 2026 Warwick Gold Cup in the pouring rain, once again finishing with an outstanding 270 point aggregate! 🏆🔥

💰🇦🇺 AQHA INCENTIVE WINNERS — TWO YEARS IN A ROW! 💵🏆

Back to back AQHA Incentive wins, sees current AQHA member, Bill Carey bank another $2,000 CASH👏

This performance is a testament to this incredible mare and the partnership she shares with Bill. When the conditions get tough, champions find a way💪✨

Sired by: Dual Smart Rey (Q-72175) out of EP Spin O Catt (Q-64435)

Photos by: Kate Jones Photography

23/10/2026

𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡: HIS LIFE… AND TIMES 📖

We had originally planned to spend this weekend at the Warwick Show alongside John Stanton and his family, with the AQHA stand celebrating the launch of his biography.

Unfortunately, with the grounds so wet, John and his family have made the decision to head home this morning.

At 94 years young, John had a wonderful collection of signed copies ready to go and was really looking forward to seeing his book in the hands of old friends and new readers.

For anyone with a love of yesteryear, the Australian horse industry and the tough, pioneering folk who helped shape it, John’s life story promises to be a fascinating and insightful read.

If you were planning to stop by and purchase a copy, we encourage you to order online.

🌐 www.johnstanton.com.au
📧 [email protected]

A remarkable life, a lifetime of horsemanship and a story well worth sharing ❤️

22/10/2026

🐴🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗲?

With 31 October fast approaching, it’s time to make sure your Stallion Breeding Returns are submitted!

📅 Important dates to remember:

• 31 October – Mares served between 1 March and 31 July, plus pasture bred mares.

• 31 May – Mares served between 1 August and 28 February.

Keeping your breeding records up to date is an important part of maintaining accurate AQHA Studbook records.

✅ Don’t leave it until the last minute!

📸 Photo: GUYS FIRST DOWN FAME

𝐐 | 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝

19/10/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 hosted by AQHA International in Melbourne, Australia

The 2026 AQHA Asia-Pacific Show Seminar brought Quarter Horse enthusiasts, exhibitors, judges & industry professionals together in Melbourne from August 28–30 for three days of education, discussion & international connection.

A huge thank you to presenters Scott Neuman, Sydney Reynolds and Australian-born Jan Hoskin-Hay for sharing their extensive knowledge & international experience across judging, showing and show management.

The seminar covered AmQHA programs & opportunities, professional development, judging standards & a wide range of AQHA disciplines including Showmanship, Western Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail & Working Western Rail.

Beyond the education, the weekend was a fantastic opportunity to connect the Australian & wider Asia-Pacific Quarter Horse community with AmQHA leadership and international expertise.

A valuable weekend of learning, networking and strengthening the future of the Quarter Horse industry across the region. 🤠🐴

👀📖Read the FULL REPORT in upcoming

𝐐 | 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝

16/10/2026

🐴🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗲?

📅 Foals born between 1 March – 31 July
➡️ Registration due by 31 October the following year.

📅 Foals born between 1 August – 28 February
➡️ Registration due by 31 May the following year.

⚠️Keep track of your foal’s birth date and mark your calendar so you don’t miss your deadline!

Understand the AQHA Registry process better...
👉https://aqha.com.au/understanding-the-aqha-registration-process

𝐐 | 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝

14/10/2026

🏆🇦🇺 𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑨𝑸𝑯𝑨 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑨 🇦🇺🏆

It’s time to celebrate our Overall High Point Awards of Australia! 🎉👏 Congratulations to all our outstanding winners & runners-up, recognised for their achievements & dedication throughout the competition.

These awards are proudly presented by Ricky Glen – AQHA Director 🏆

🌟 High Point Overall Amateur
🥇 Winner: Blayze Williams
🥈 Runner-Up: Madeleine Kay

🌟 High Point Overall Select Amateur
🥇 Winner: Janet Mansley
🥈 Runner-Up: Annette Boyd

🌟 High Point Overall Halter Horse
🥇 Winner: RR A ROSE FROM HEAVEN (Q-103104) 👏 Owned by Anna Parry
🥈 Runner-Up: JUSTICE FOR ME (Q-100190)
👏 Owned by Nicole Davis & Neva Craig

🌟 High Point Overall Performance Horse – Category 1
🥇 Winner: REPUTATION TO REMEMBER (A3-1374) 👏 Owned by Lyndall Dauth
🥈 Runner-Up: EYES OPEN IM LOPIN (Q-84279)
👏 Owned by Blayze Williams

🌟 High Point Overall Performance Horse – Category 2
🥇 Winner: ONE TIME BLUES (Q-94797)
👏 Owned by Clearview Quarter Horses

🌟 High Point Leading Halter Sire
🥇 Winner: DMB INTIMIDATOR (Q-57381)
👏 Owned by Jeff & Lee Ann Hall

🌟 High Point Leading Performance Sire – Category 1
🥇 Winner: SMOOCHIN (Q-69670)
👏 Owned by Carolyn Johnson

👏 Let’s celebrate our Australian champions and their incredible achievements!

14/10/2026

🏆 𝑨𝑸𝑯𝑨 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 – CUTTING & CAMPDRAFT 🏆

A huge congratulations to our High Point winners, presented by Ricky Glen – Cattle & Timed Events Director! 🎉👏

🌟 High Point Open Cutting
🥇 Winner: ONE TIME BLUES (Q-94797) 👏 Owned by Clearview Quarter Horses

🌟 High Point Non Pro Cutting
🥇 Winner: Stuart Laurie

🌟 High Point Ladies Campdraft
🥇 Winner: Christine Jones
🥈 Runner-Up: Carolyn Burnes

🌟 High Point Novice Horse Campdraft
🥇 Winner: BRANCHVALE LADY DI (Q-91200) 👏 Owned by Carolyn Burnes

👏 Well done to everyone involved & congratulations on a wonderful year of competition!

Address

Lot 13 Jack Smyth Drive
Tamworth, NSW
2340

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61267626444

Website

http://www.aqha.com.au/

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