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The Arabian Horse Society of Australia Ltd
226 George Street
Windsor, NSW
Australia

CHAIRMAN - Miss Kate Luckock Victoria, Phone: [03] 5599 5334

Kate is a partner in the family agricultural business in rural Victoria. She is an Arabian Horse breeder, Hereford and Poll Hereford cattle breeder and member of the Arabian Horse Society since 1981. Kate was first appointed as a Director in 2001. She was an affiliate representative or committee member of the Victorian Arabian Horse Association for 10 years, and chairman of the Western Districts Arabian Riders and breeders from 2000 to 2004 inclusive. Kate is also a Pony Club instructor. She has been showing Arabians for many years, both in halter and under saddle. As a board member Kate's special responsibilities are as a member of the Championships, Promotions subcommittees and Chairman of Youth Development. She founded the Victorian Youth Group in 2004 ans is keen to continue working with the other States to form similar groups.

SENIOR VICE CHAIRMAN - Mrs Coralie Gordon
Queensland, Phone: [07] 4692 8288

Breeder of Arabian horses for 35 years since 1973 at The Cameo Stud, Oakey, Queensland. Breeder of Australian Performance and Anglo Champions, Halter Top Tens. Breeder of international endurance horses, exporter to United Arab Emirates, United States, Malaysia and New Zealand. Owner of top show and endurance stallions CHIP CHASE DESERT WIND and CEDARDELL ZANZIBAR.

Arabian historian, researcher, writer of the books, "The Crabbet Silver Family in Australia" and "Crabbet Arabian Imports to Australia". Magazine editor and publisher. Editor of the Society's "The Arabian Horse in Australia" Book V. First elected to the Board in 1982. Currently Society Chairman and Past Chairman of the Judges Executive Committee. Member of Registry and Website Committees. National Panel Judge and experienced show announcer. Recently moved to "HORIZON", Highrow near COOYAR. (One hour north of Toowoomba)

Ray, with wife Kerry, own and operate the well known Arabian Stud RIVER OAK ARABIANS. Their breeding programme is based on over 30 years of breeding Arabian horses. Horses bred by River Oak, have been exported to New Zealand, Malayla and the UAE, for showing and endurance. River Oak Arabians has also bred several East Coast and Australian National Arabian Champions. River Oak Arabians are the breeders of River Oak Malibu, who, watched by millions worldwide, carried HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani to light the cauldron at the 2006 Asian Games in DOHA.

With his riding background, Ray is very aware that the Arabian should be soundly conformed and, in fact, should be first and foremost a saddle horse. Ray proudly holds three 100 Mile Tom Quilty Gold Cup Ride buckles.

Ray strongly believes that anyone can succeed with open-mindedness, dedication and hard work. 

Ray believes it is the duty of all breeders of Arabian horses to maintain a high degree of quality, Arabian type, sound conformation with excellent movement and kind temperament.  Responsible breeders will keep in mind the generations of Arabians to come.

Ray is also a sought after Judge, holding a National Panel position for the Arabian Horse Society.  He is also actively involved in the mentoring of young Arabian horse enthusiasts and is always willing to share his knowledge with enthusiastic breeders.

Lorraine has owned and bred Arabians since 1976 at Annandale Stud at Woombye on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Since breeding her first Arabian in 1977 she has gone on to breed and show many Australian Champions, State Champions and overall performance horses at both halter and under saddle. Annandale horses have excelled in many fields including Endurance, Pony Club, Camp Drafting , Hacking, Dressage, Western, Stock Horse and have gone to all States in Australia as well as New Zealand , USA and The UAE.

A Director of the AHSA since 2003 and Treasurer 2004-2006. She is a member of the Australian Championships, Youth Development, Membership, and the Web Site Committees. She has served on the Qld Judges Panel from 1990 to 2001, most of this time as Treasurer. On The Arabian Horse Assn of Qld, for many years and here too as Treasurer. On the Queensland Crabbet Group Committee as show organizer and ring master for the past 10 years. She organized The Elwyn Bligh Horse of the Year Show for 18 years. You will often see her at horse events helping out.

Lorraine is very committed to the Arabian Horse and the Members of the AHSA and in particular to our next generation our Youth.

Brother Peter joined the AHSA in 1976, the year he founded the LaSalle Arabian Stud. He has been a member of the Board of the AHSA as SA Director since 1998, Senior Vice Chairman 2001 and a national panel judge.

He is Chairman of the Judges Executive Committeeand Chief Examiner of Judges for the Society. He is also a member of the Archives and Membership committees, and as chairman of the Rule Book committee, was responsible for updating and reprinting our Show Rules. Brother Peter supervised the preparing of the new Arabian Derivative Standard of Excellence and writing the Breed Standards for the Quarab and the Arabian Stock Horse.

Brother Peter wants to promote the Arabian horse as a saddle horse, believing they are seen at their best in Endurance as in the Quilty ride and on the race track. He is interested in the hacking and sporting rings and the promotion of Arabians for use by young riders in pony clubs.

Val Males together with her husband Ron established Ralvon Arab Stud in 1953. A past and current Board Director for the past 4 years, she has always maintained a strong interest in the workings of the Society and its members.

Val helped write the first judges exam, is currently a member of the Judges Executive Committee, the Registry Committee, was the originator of the Arabian Pony Register, and one of the founding members of the NSW Arabian Horse Association. A competent rider, she has competed successfully in the show ring unde saddle as well as in hand with Ralvon bred horses. The book “Foaling and Brood Mare Management” was co-authored by Val with Ron, and still proves to be of invaluable assistance to novice and experienced breeders alike. Val has written various articles about the Arabian Horse for several Equestrian magazines throughout Australia, and has contributed to the overseas Arabian Horse Magazine.

An Honorary Life Member of the Arabian Horse Society of Australia, Val has an almost obsessive dedication to maintain and properly promote the original Arabian and Derivative Standard of Excellence with proper emphasis on correct, functional conformation and type. She is also an Honorary Member of the NSW Arabian Horse Association and the Australian Palomino Horse Association, and being a pioneer of endurance riding was awarded Life Membership with the Australian Endurance Riders Association. In 2004 Val was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to the Equine Industry and to people with disabilities.

Val believes it’s essential to encourage and educate members and non members alike to improve the image of the Arabian Horse to the public. Promoting the Arabian Horse and its Derivatives to the general equestrian public is a high priority. Val is interested in seeing the Online Stud Book developed further, thus enabling breeders, enthusiasts and researchers to do in-depth research into bloodlines.

Now retired from farming, Jacqeline had a 3000-acre farm near Kojonup in the great southern district of West Australia. The main enterprise was sheep for wool and meat production plus growing mixed grains. Jackie also had an Angora goat stud and was a school bus contractor for 25 years.

Arab horses are Jackie's first love, and she and her arabians live on an 84 acre property in Mundijong. She has been a member of the Arabian Horse Society of Australia since 1964, and was president of the West Australian Arabian Horse Association 2000/2005 and still on the WAAHA committee. Jackie is currently a member of the committees of the AHSA and is always willing to listen and help wherever possible.

Allen has been involved with the Arabian Horse for over thirty years, In this time he have met countless wonderful people that share his passion and love for this noble breed. He has long admired the determination, focus, persistence, dedication and sacrifice that many of our breeders and members undertake on their personal quest with the Arabian Horse.

"Some members involvement with the Arabian Horse Society of Australia is minimal but as members we are extremely fortunate that the forbearers of our Society developed a solid foundation and structure for the Australian Arabian Horse Registry.

"The Board of directors has faced many challenges over the years and yet has managed to develop the Society as one of the strongest and most admired horse registries in Australia, making me a very proud member. I am honoured to be part of the directors of this society and I endeavour to serve the members in a constructive and progressive manner. I regularly travel abroad, giving me a great opportunity to observe other Arabian registries and monitor the progress of the Arabian Horse globally."

Selina has been involved in the Arabian horse industry for over 30 years Originally Oyster Bay Arabians, since her divorce she has established Baring Court Arabians. This small stud alternates between breeding purebreds and derivatives. Selina believes this gives her an overall appreciation for the Arabian horse industry. Having been a past board member for six years, means that she has a good understanding of the involvement and commitment required to be a board member.

Selina has attended numerous horse shows, seminars and visits many horse studs around Australia. She also stewards regularly at the Australian Arabian Championships. Selina was a co delegate at the WAHO conference in Abu Dhabi. and this year attended The Arabian Breeders World Cup in Las Vegas.

Selina is a National Panel Judge and enjoys all aspects of judging and showing and would like to encourage people to become more involved in this area. She also has some experience with endurance and has been lucky enough to have gained a Tom Quilty Buckle.
Her sound knowledge of the Arabian horse and her enthusiasm for the breed make her an excellent ambassador. Her honesty and integrity, combined with her eagerness to communicate and her constant desire to gain more information and knowledge, support her commitment to the promotion and continuing success of the Arabian Horse Society.