Club of the Moment: ASHS SA Central Branch

Chalani Minerva, ridden by Kim Ide, won the 3yo Futurity at the recent ASH SA Futurity and Maturity Show (Photo: Lindy Launer)

Mare progeny class at the Futurity and Maturity Show (Photo: Lindy Launer)

Yearling Futurity Colt/Gelding Winner - Sunnyriver Rebellion - proudly sponsored by Horsezone (Photo: Lindy Launer)

Celebrating 40 years this year, the South Australian Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society was formed at a meeting held in 1972, just twelve months after the Australian Stock Horse Society began in NSW. This makes the Club one of the oldest Australian Stock Horse branches in the country! 

The SA Branch, as it was then known, was renamed SA Central Branch after the South East of South Australia branch was formed. Much camaraderie and sportsmanship is still present between the two branches in South Australia.

Shows, Futurities, Challenges, training days and recently a successful Saddlery Swap Meet are all held by the SA Central Branch. They also offer High Point End of Year Trophies, cash and incentive awards over various disciplines (such as polocrosse, campdrafting, hacking and pony club).

The SA Central Branch continues to grow and prosper with members taking part in the many Australian Stock Horse activities available.

The branch motto is: “A commitment to excellence in breeding horses and building horsemanship.”

Club secretary and treasurer, Jenny Scheepers, a long time member of the club says, “even though numbers at shows have dropped in recent years, unfortunately we no longer see 30 – 40 horses in classes, which seems to be happening in many breeds, there is still plenty of interest in the club and Australian Stock Horses.”

“Many of our members are now focusing on campdrafting, which has grown hugely in South Australia in recent years.  There are also those who specialise more in English disciplines and compete in dressage and showjumping.”

“We are happy to provide events and training days for members in whatever disciplines they choose to focus on with their Stock Horses. There are several training days planned throughout 2012 and these will cover many different areas.”

To find out more about the SA Central Branch events and training days and to join, follow the link below to their website.

For Australian Stock Horse enthusiasts in other areas, there are 66 ASHS Branches throughout Australia, visit the ASHS website via link below to find one near you.

The SA Central Branch recently held their Annual Futurity and Maturity Show, which Horsezone was very happy to sponsor, promote and report on – one of the benefits of being registered with Horsezone’s Club Contribution Scheme!

 

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Quick Link

• Visit the ASH SA Branch website
• View photos from the ASH SA Futurity and Maturity Show
• Check out the ASHS website for information on other branches
• View Australian Stock Horses for sale on Horsezone
• List an Australian Stock Horse for sale on Horsezone
• Read more about Australian Stock Horses on Horsezone