Home The GQHPA is based at the Lockyer Indoor Equestrian Centre, Gatton Showgrounds, Gatton Queensland. Stabling & powered Camping sites are available. Wash Bay, Warm up arena & covered equestrian centre provided.
We are a community organization which cater for Beginner riders to the more advanced. We regularly run Western Performance shows open to Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints, Pintos & Other Breeds.
Clinics are held throughout the year with respected instructors. Members are welcome to give us suggestions but we do hold clinics ranging from Western Pleasure, Reining, Showmanship at Halter, Trail, Hunter in Hand, English events.
ALL ARE WELCOME
BE SURE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE CALENDAR
Hope to see you soon.
Gatton Committee
JANUARY SHOWS CANCELLED
Do to poor weather conditions the January shows to be held have now been cancelled please contact us for further information
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Cash 2 Clubs from seehorse enterprises
when you purchase the horsekeepers handbook use the code c16 which is unique to GQH & PA
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2011 State Show Photo's now avaliable for viewing
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HORSEZONE
How it works for our club:
When you list a horse for sale on Horsezone.com.au you will be presented at checkout with the option to have Horsezone.com.au contribute 10% of the total listing fee to your club or association
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Club Payment Details
Payments can be made by cheque made payable to GQH & PA and posted to
P.O Box 619, Gatton, QLD, 4343
or
Deposit amount into the club account
Heritage Building Society
BSB: 638070
A/c No. 005600707
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NEW Rules
NEW Rules as of the 1st AUG. 82.1 Optional equipment a) Spurs of the unrowelled type whose shank does not exceed 2.4cm 81. WESTERN EQUIPMENT g)Junior horses competing in junior western pleasure, western horsemanship, reining, working cow horse, western riding and trail that are shown with a hackamore or snaffle bit may be ridden with two hands on the reins. (reins must be bridged not crossed)
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Competitors/participants at any event run by Gatton Quarter Horse & Performance Association Inc. have a responsibility to ensure the welfare of their horses and at all times to treat their horses humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion. Competitors/participants are to conduct themselves in a professional manner and act with integrity in all dealings with the Affiliate and other competitors. To uphold the rules and regulations of the Gatton Quarter Horse & Performance Association Inc. and the AQHA at all times. Competitors/participants are to demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times, showing respect for your fellow competitors and officials, following the rules and to treat people the way you yourself wish to be treated.
High Points Gatton QH & PA Inc.
End of Year High Point Award Categories
2011/2012
HALTER
High Point & runner up Quarter Horse
High Point & runner up Paint Bred
High Point & runner up Paint
High Point & runner up Appaloosa
Overall High Point Halter Horse
High Point & runner up Yearling (Hunter in hand, led trail & lungeline)
PERFORMANCE
High Point & runner up Youth 13yrs & under
High Point & runner up Youth 14yrs & over
High Point & runner up 2yr old Horse
High Point & runner up Junior Horse
High Point & runner up Senior Horse
High Point & runner up Amateur
High Point & runner up Select Amateur
Overall High Point Performance Horse
High Point & runner up Mare/filly)these will be halter & performance points added together.
High Point & runner up Gelding)Each horse must have at least 1 point in halter & 1 point in
High Point & runner up Stallion/colt)performance to be eligible.
Requirements to be eligible for an award
Each horse and rider must have attended 4 club shows.
Each member must complete 5hrs of assistance eg: stewarding, gate marshalling, announcing etc.
Points will be automatically recorded from the official show results.
2010-2011 High Point Results.docx
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