The individual states have had an extremely busy month with major shows being carried out along with the committee planning for the year ahead and what an exciting year it is going to be with a strong direction of the national board focusing on growing the numbers within the Riding Pony Stud book society we have already seen an increase in numbers at events.  As a board we have a strong focus on growing our judge list and we have a call out to anyone who maybe interested to look on the website www.rpsbs.com.au and fill out the application and criteria section and return it to us.

We welcome Jane Clifford who has been appointed our national Treasurer, Jane brings to us a wealth of knowledge and experience and is working on MYOB package to help with statements to simplify the use of the current accounting system. Jane will also be providing training for our state users and will be available to assist them when they experience any difficulties no matter how minor.

Canberra Royal is upon us already, a feature of the show calendar and a fantastic long standing agricultural show that exhibits multiple standout equestrian events! We would like to wish all those attending a safe and successful trip and for those unable to attend it this year we hope that you can put it in the diary for next year.

28th May 2023 – QLD STATE RIDING PONY SHOW

2023 QLD STATE RIDING PONY SHOW

Sunday 28th May
Park Ridge Pony Club Grounds -117 Judith St, Crestmead QLD 4132
Enquiries to Qld RPSBS Secretary
Emily Hyland – 0421 776 908 rpsbsqld@outlook.com
Enter Now via www.rpsbs.com.au – login – entries close May 15
now seeking sponsorship for our 2023 show

The Summer Festival was held on Saturday the 11^th of February at WPEC in conjunction with Barastoc HOTY.

What a magnificent day we had, with great numbers, happy competitors who were really kept on their toes with so many breeds and open classes to contend with.  So thank you to all members who supported our breed ring.

Caroline Parker from Cheraton Stud was our judge and she was so engaging, efficient and availed her time to every competitor.   We had a long day finishing late in the afternoon but that did not faze Caroline who continued with a smile and a pleasantness to be admired.

Thank you to our supporters.  We had 17 championships and 14 of them were accounted for, the Victorian Committee took up the last 3 so that every championship had prizemoney on offer.  We offered a cash prize (claimable by voucher) of $50 for each championship. We also had over 100 entries.

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Bespoke Estate & Elyse Van Arkel, Evans Building Group & Daniel Evans, Malibu Park Stud & Paul & Kerry Dunstan, Linden Hearn OAM, Karma Park Stud & Sandy Jamieson, The Matheson Family, Rokewood Stud & Juliet Hewat, Fox Equestrian & Mitch Fox & Brooke Sweeney, Warringa Park & Sandra Letten, Riding Pony Stud Book Society Victorian Committee, Springtime Stud & Ruth Hall, Ashtan Park & Chris Symmons, Salisbury Stud & Diane Jose, Shane & Grace Doherty, Allison Woodroofe in Memory of Cleopatra’s Secret Agenda, Whitmere Stud Greg Gerry, Eleanor Gerry & Darren Telford

Supreme winners were:

SUPREME CHAMPION IN-HAND RIDING PONY – WHITMERE DIVINE SECRET
Sponsored by Bespoke Estate & Elyse Van Arkel

SUPREME RPSBS IN HAND SHOW HACK SHOW HUNTER – UHAVTA STOP & STARE
Sponsored by Evans Building Group, Garland Sponsored by Malibu Park Stud

SUPREME CHAMPION RIDDEN RIDING PONY – GORDON PARK BACKSTREET BOY
Sponsored by Bespoke Estate & Elyse Van Arkel

SUPREME RPSBS RIDDEN SHOW HACK SHOW HUNTER ROYAL OAK FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Sponsored by Linden Hearn OAM, Garland Sponsored by Whitmere Stud

The WA Committee would like to remind you nominations for the committee are coming up soon!
They are planning to hold a hold a Youngstock & Senior Stock Show later in the year.
Also newcomer 2022 will be run in April date will be advised soon.