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National Pony of the Year NSW 2019

Sharon — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 03:57:50 +0000

This year National Pony of the Year 2019 in NSW was well represented by the AHHBA Members. These are
just a few of the photos provided by Setco Australia. This year Ballindeane Hurrican and Elizabeth Phillips were
awarded National Pony of the Year 2019. For all of the placings check Haflingers in Australia Facebook page.

The Rare Breeds Ring at the Summer Show in Victoria

Sharon — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:05:42 +0000

The Rare Breeds Ring at the Summer Show was well represented by AHHBA members in Victoria.

The horses were well turned out and the members looked they were having a great time.

Thanks Amanda Flood, Sue Kowalski and Melissa Hogg for the photos.

Haflinger Classification 7/10/18

Sharon — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 03:28:45 +0000

On Sunday the 7/10/18 we had the opportunity to attend the AHHBA Classification at Rosymoon Haflinger stud. It was a lovely day, very well organised, with a friendly atmosphere. All of the horses presented were beautiful in turn out and behavior, so I’m sure did their breeders and owners proud.

The classifiers Cathy Padgen and Carol Fitzpatrick were joined by Heidi Stevens and Liz Grant both in training as potential future classifiers for our breed. We were then treated to a demonstration drive by Ben Rosetta with Rosymoon Nottingham, and Maaike van Dam riding the Rosymoon stallion Sebastopol. A great lunch prepared by the Rosetta’s and their hard working helpers followed.

A credit to the Rosymoon team to carry off this event in such good humour amidst a week of foaling down and the beginnings of a busy breeding season. Amanda Flood.

The AHHBA will be at Equitana!

Sharon — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:36:33 +0000

Come and visit the AHHBA at Equitana, November 15-18th.

There will be horses on display and plenty of people at the breed display to speak to.

Australian Haflinger Horse Breeders Association – AHHBA will be at EQUITANA Melbourne 2018 in the Kelato Animal Health Breed Village!

This will be your opportunity to get up close and personal with this gorgeous breed, ask questions and see them on show in the breed displays!

Enjoy our AHHBA Trailer video and the longer version will be on display at Equitana.

Play Video:

https://youtu.be/EwGU4Ld0lF4

Scone Horse Festival Parade 2018

Sharon — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:37:08 +0000

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This year the AHHBA attended the Scone Horse Festival once again. It was a weekend of Australian tradition as the Scone Horse Parade celebrated it’s 37th year. Horses of all breeds attended the parade and there was a large array of horse activities to attend including, polo, tent pegging, The Guy McLean Show, the Hunt Club and of course the parade.There is also a huge rodeo and party usually but this year the construction of the new horse stadium at White Park delayed the rodeo until next year and have promised a bigger and better venue to hold future events. The haflingers always draw attention from crowds and we are hoping that more haflinger owners join us in the 2019 Scone Parade next May. Owners may ride,lead or drive their horses or event walk in the parade as a banner of flag bearer. Let’s get these beautiful horses into the public eye and also offer an opportunity for AHHBA members to get together for some fun.

Scone Parade – May 6th

Sharon — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 20:35:21 +0000

Join the AHHBA and ride your horse in the Scone Parade, complete with marching bands and big floats. This year the Parade is on Sunday, May 6th.

For maximum enjoyment come the day before and have a social visit and join in on the other festivities at Scone.

The link below will allow you to enter your horse. If you are staying overnight, you will need to book a stable at White Park through the Scone Council. Don’t forget to book accommodation!

https://sconehorsefestival.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1881-equine-entry.pdf

Hope to see you there.

Sharon

AHHBA Committee Member

Queensland Classification Day

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:35:56 +0000

Maxine and Tony Laing hosted the first AHHBA classification day on the 14th January at their property at Mt Walker West, about half an hour west of Ipswich.

Maxine presented 5 horses. Her mare Onni had been classified via video as a youngster and reclassified on the day. Her 4 daughters Orlina, Oriana, Orial and Orvala were also presented. Darren and Melanie Fedrick from Boonah presented Mika and Aslan.

The horses we all presented beautifully and the Classifiers, Cathy Padgen and Carol Fitzpatrick commended the Queenslanders on their excellent presentation and outstanding behaviour and training. It was also an opportunity to meet new members Tim and Louise Ullrich and Vicky Sedgewick.

Thanks to Maxine for hosting a wonderful day, and to those Queensland members that banded together to make the day successful.

Chrissy Kemp

2016 AHHBA Virtual Show

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 05:53:48 +0000

Mare/Filly under 4 years -1st Hurricane, 2nd Moscato
Mare 4 years and under 8 years -1st Lemarni
Gelding 4 years and under 8 years – 1st Artos, 2nd Ace
Gelding 8 years and over – 1st Applause
Champ – Applause, Res Champ – Artos
Nicest Head Stallion – 1st Spartacus
Nicest Head Gelding – 1st Ace, 2nd Artos
Ridden Gelding – 1st Ace, 2nd Applause
Jumping Haflinger – 1st Walliandro, 2nd Ace
Action Shot Mare – 1st Lemarni
Action Shot Gelding – 1st Artos, 2nd Ace, Walliandro
Poster Photo Gelding – 1st Ace, 2nd Nebula, 3rd Artos
Funny Haffy – 1st Ace, 2nd Walliandro
Part Bred Gelding & Champion – 1st Rodney
Part Bred Nicest Head Gelding – 1st Phoenix
Part Bred Jumping Haflinger Mare – 1st Arkley Phoebe
Part Bred Funny Haffy – 1st Rodney

Equitana 2016

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 05:42:22 +0000

The AHHBA would like to thank all of those involved in the organisation, participation and the running of Equitana. A special thanks to Amanda and Andrew Flood for making it all happen and for their incredible hospitality.

What an amazing effort by all involved. Paul and Sharon Groves for traveling down with all the gear and speaking to people all day every day then packing it all up and facing the long drive home.

Heather Payne traveling down speaking to people all day ( many who remember her from previous years and dropped in especially to catch up). Caitlin Hennessey who despite full time work and running a Pony Club made time and the effort to bring Atlas and wow the crowds.

Kerrie Sperl and her family brought crowd favorite Starlight who thrived with all her admirers and behaved and performed impeccably in the heaviest schedule of all the Haflingers at her first event.

And what can I say about my team. Kate Lovig who takes all the load off me when presenting my horse. Andrea my sister who is always behind the scenes doing most of the work. Alexandra Laukart my niece who is always there to ‘put the thing in the thing for me even if she doesn’t know what the thing is’ and makes things fun of the day.

Fernances Creek Classification and Working Equitation Day

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 05:24:43 +0000

The NSW Classification was held at Fernances Creek on 5 November 2016. We had a good turnout of horses and members with some travelling as far as New Zealand to attend the day. There were 6 mares, 2 geldings and 1 stallion classified. We even had a few non-Haflinger spectators visiting that wanted to learn more about the breed.

The day started with a ‘Greet and Meet’ coffee of members and visitors, followed by a very busy trot out, free run and photography session of the horses before the judges Cathy Padgen, Carol Fitzpatrick and Coralie Smyth. Once the classification was finished, the members and visitors all sat down to a nice, social lunch.

After lunch Fernances Creek invited Coralie Smyth a qualified Working Equitation instructor to give the members an introduction to Working Equitation. The members then rode their horses through the Working Equitation Course and received instruction and theory on Working Equitation. It was a fun day and so nice to see so many Haflingers on the course.

It was a very successful Classification Day and we hope it will encourage other members to try out Working Equitation and open up another sport for the breed.