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Amateur News - June 2011
AQHA-NZ Trans-Tasman Amateur Team Challenge
Congratulations to the following Amateurs who have been selected
to represent New Zealand at the Trans-Tasman show in October. These
NZ team members will be competing against Australian Amateur team
members at a show being held in New Zealand at Manfield Park, Feilding.
The Trans-Tasman Challenge runs from 5-9 October 2011 with training
to be held on Wednesday-Friday for these Amateurs, with the show
on Saturday and Sunday.
Peter Drake |
Gordon Johnson |
Jo LeQuesne |
Lisa Knowles |
Sarah Rolston |
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Reserve: Michelle Stephens |
Reserve: Adrienne Hodgson |
NOTE: There will be an OPEN show and OPEN training clinic
for all riders and all breeds of horses. Please diary these dates
and come along to support both the NZ Amateur and Youth Trans-Tasman
teams. The Amateur and Youth teams will train and show in their
own classes. The show will have junior/senior horse, junior/senior
youth, rookie, novice amateur and amateur classes. It will also
be points approved. Further information about the open training
clinic and shows will be advertised soon.
AQHA-NZ QUARTER HORSE AMATEUR CLINIC (open to Amateur/Rookie/Novice
riders)
To be held at SHOWFIELDS INDOOR ARENA, 389 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, HAMPTON
DOWNS, TE KAUWHATA, AUCKLAND
On 27th & 28th AUGUST 2011
Riding will be from 9 – 4 both days with several trainers. Riders
will be grouped by ability and all groups will rotate around and
work with all trainers over the two days. A variety of skills and
riding styles will be covered with a focus on improving communication
between horse and rider, rider position, and precision of manoeuvers.
Come and experience one this weekend while riding indoors, out of
the weather.Have a great ride with great friends and hopefully make
some new ones ! Also find out about the new AQHA-NZ Amateur programme
and what it has to offer you.
Cost is $120 for the weekend per rider* or $25 per rail sitter per
day – anyone may watch
Stabling is $20 p.d or yards $15 p.d extra aswell as a $10 camping
fee ,if you wish to stay the night. no dogs allowed
*you must ride a quarter horse but you do not have to own it
**Remember if you attended one of the clinics last year as a non
AQHA-NZ rider then you must become an AQHA-NZ member to attend this
clinic. (membership forms can be found on the AQHA-NZ web site )
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!!!
For bookings or more information contact: Gillian Johnson: 06 328
8890 pembrokefarm@xtra.co.nz or Adrienne Hodgson 09 412 5422 or
0274 526197 argentgrove@xtra.co.nz
Introduction to the Amateur Division
The purpose of having an Amateur Division is to promote the Quarter
Horse, to provide training, team building and opportunities for
the members. As well, to get more out of the AQHA-NZ and AQHA than
in the past.
The Amateur Division will be of benefit to ALL amateurs members,
of all levels, showing or not. In the past this portfolio has been
neglected. It is my intention to form a committee so the portfolio
is not left to one person to do all the work.
AQHA-NZ's membership is approximately 60% amateurs and I feel it
is time these members got more from the Association.
The Amateur Division will look after their members interests. We
will provide training clinics throughout New Zealand as well as
the Amateur Trans Tasman Challenge.
If you think you can help then let me know.
Gordon Johnson
AQHA-NZ Amateur Councillor
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