AANC 2026 –Schedule of Events & Judging Panel Announced! 18–21 March 2026 | SIEC, Sydney We are thrilled to unveil the final schedule for the 2026 Australian Arabian National Championships, along with our distinguished judging panel: US Ms Lindsay Rinehart (USA) BE Mr Juan Murillo (Belgium) AU Ms Kate Wheatley (Australia) AU Ms Helen Dohan…

The Board of the AHSA met on Thursday, 18th August, 2024, to review the current rule regarding the WWC. This review came about following the AGM where views were expressed both for and against the current rule. The new Board gave an undertaking that they would review the rule and invited members, via the Newsletter,…

INFORMATION FOR OFFICIALS AND COMPETITORS ABOUT WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS Recently, the following addition has been included in the AHSA Rule Book 2023 and will come in to effect soon. “Rule: From 1st October, 2023, the AHSA requires all Judges, Officials (volunteers), Professional Handlers, Professional Riders and Professional Trainers over the age of 18, competing…

INFORMATION FOR OFFICIALS AND COMPETITORS Recently, the following addition has been included in the AHSA Rule Book 2023 and is now effective. “Rule 5.2: A Horses sensory Hairs may not be clipped and/or shaven or otherwise modified in any way. Individual sensory hairs may be removed by a veterinarian to prevent discomfort for the horse.…