Australian Warmblood Horse Association (AWHA) Ltd

16/06/2024

16/06/2024

Vale John Edwards

It is with great sadness that the QLD AWHA learned of the passing of John Edwards on Wednesday 12th June.

John held many positions with the AWHA, including serving our members as an AWHA Mare Classifier and a Federal Director. John was a committee member of many years standing, and was always willing to help with QLD AWHA events, and to share his vast knowledge and experience with our members.

John and Bev Edwards were instrumental in promoting the Australian warmblood breed in QLD, nationally, and internationally, through John and Bev’s Warmblood Stud – Jaybee Farm.

Jaybee Farm located in the beautiful Lockyer Valley in QLD was established by John and Bev, with well over 300 horses registered with the AWHA. Their breeding standards were high with an uncompromising view when it comes to conformation, soundness, athletic ability, and temperament.

The establishment of Jaybee Farm and the progeny that came out of this endeavour has led to the improvement of the Warmblood breed throughout Australia. Jaybee progeny have successfully competed at both Dressage and Showjumping across all levels – including internationally.

In recognition for John’s service to the Association, John was granted AWHA Honorary Life membership in 2011.

The QLD AWHA Committee wish to pass on our sincerest condolences to John’s family and friends.

John will be dearly missed, and his legacy to the Australian Warmblood will continue through the progeny of Jaybee Farm horses.

Posted on behalf of the AWHA QLD Branch Committee

04/06/2024

A massive congratulations to the whole Australian Team at Millstreet Nations Cup but a special congratulations to Kenya Wilson Equestrian and her AWHA registered horse Sandros Salute.

Kenya and Sandros are from Western Australia and have gone overseas to prepare to hopefully be selected for the Paris 2024 Olympics. This is certainly no cheap exercise and as it draws closer to tax time, if anyone would like to make a tax refundable donation towards Kenya’s campaign you can do so at the link below
https://asf.org.au/projects/kenya-wilson-2024-paris-olympic-campaign

28/03/2024

Don’t forget WA members, entries for the WA State champs shut this Sunday!

Open dressage for any breed of horse, great training opportunity. Day membership available for anyone who isn’t an EA member!

Entries can be found on nominate.

12/03/2024

Attention WA members!

Entries for the AWHA WA State Championships on Sunday April 7th are now open on nominate. Our judge has been confirmed as the extremely knowledgeable Kate Spencer from NEP Horses. Kate has a wealth of knowledge of warmbloods and has run a large breeding operation in WA for many years.

https://www.nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=A415E9A8993C44ED916CB25BE61BDD16&eventlist=3

There is a led and ridden program from foals upwards. There is an enclosed arena for foals to be shown in.

There is also open dressage training tests for all breeds of horses and non AWHA members, so bring along your non AWHA horses for some dressage training.

A fun friendly relaxed show with rugs for all champion led horses.

We still have some sponsorship opportunities available so if anyone wishes to sponsor a rug, garland or floral rosette please don’t hesitate to contact Jade Edwards

Rug sponsorship with your company name embroidered on it - $120 ( 5 available)
Garland - $110 each (3 available)
Floral rosette - $28 each (6 available)

27/02/2024

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07/02/2024

WA Members this is for you! Open to non members too.

TICKETS CLOSING 9PM THURSDAY

Now including a 30 minute Q&A session, get to know the ins and outs of Bettina Hoy’s Olympic career, her proudest achievements and much more!

You won’t want to miss this!

https://www.trybooking.com/COQQK

07/02/2024

28/01/2024

Open to everyone in WA!

A great social night with great food by Chef Marco

Have you bought your tickets yet?

A once in a lifetime opportunity to have dinner with world record holder Bettina Hoy!

Bettina has held the record for top CCI 5* dressage score since the 2009 Kentucky event!

Supported by (AWHA) and set in the picturesque grounds of Noblewood Stud, with catering by the fabulous Chef Marco, An Evening with Bettina Hoy is prepping to be an exciting equestrian event for Western Australia.

Catch up with friends, and kick start your year in style.

Can’t wait to see you in 2 weeks time on the 11th of Feb

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE - get in quick to not miss a spot

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/COQQK

24/01/2024

NSW members take advantage of this great evening! Free to attend!

INVITATION | Join us at Oaks for a fun and informative evening with Bettina Hoy, Rod Brown and Shane Rose hosted by Australian Warmblood Horse Association (AWHA) Ltd. There will be an open discussion forum and plenty of time for questions.

Download the Information Flyer at: https://bit.ly/3SvT1Ac

Earlier in the day there will also be Free Jumping classes for the first time and entries for this competition are via the form at https://bit.ly/3HvPprW

22/01/2024

NSW Members!!! This one is for you!

Join us on MONDAY, 29 JAN

From 3pm: AWHA free jumping classes
5pm: Bettina HOY, Shane ROSE, Rod BRoWN discuss what they look for in an elite horse, questions and open forum.

Drinks and supper to follow and fuel discussion.

09/01/2024

2024 AWHA Classification Tour and National Championships with International Judge Bettina Hoy (GER) Sponsored by SecMedic

A massive thank you to SecMedic for coming on board as our Naming rights sponsor for the tour. SecMedic offers emergency lifesaving care while you compete in the sports you love by providing the highest level of pre-hospital medical response at events.

Check out their website at http://secmedic.com.au/ and get in touch with them via email [email protected]


The show that comes to you!

NSW 27th Jan- 2nd Feb
VIC 3rd - 5th Feb
SA 6th -9th Feb
WA 10th - 15th Feb
QLD 17th - 18th Feb

Please note - dates may be subject to change depending on entries. Places are limited to the proposed timetable so please enter early to secure your spot. This year we have a new addition of Free Jumping classes Entries are coming in thick and fast! Don't miss out!

Entry packs were emailed out to members in earlier in the month but they are also now available on the website https://www.awha.com.au/EventsPageDetail.aspx?ID=159

Entries close 15th of January 2024 - All paperwork and payment must be submitted in full by 15th of January 2024 to be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding the tour, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Tour Secretary Jade Moody via [email protected] or via phone on 0421 493 867

09/12/2023

30/09/2023

Lovely interview with AWHA member and breeder Oaks Sport Horses

27/09/2023

Attention WA members!!

Make sure your membership is up to date and your Warmblood horses are registered if you wish to be eligible for the AWHA prizes!!

If you are unsure of your membership status or your horses registration status don’t hesitate to contact Jade Moody (Edwards on FB) and she will help you

Thanks to Australian Warmblood Horse Association (AWHA) Ltd we will be presenting a High Point Award for both ring one and ring two. Please remember to add your horse number onto global when doing your entries for the State Jumping Titles! 💚💛

17/08/2023

Exciting for AWHA registered horses to take out 1st and 2nd in the CCI4*-S at Perth Horse Trials Association on the weekend

Congratulations to all connections of KDale Miss Emma and Sandros Salute MW (Stars Boy Salut (IMP))

20/07/2023

Contact Olympus Park Warmbloods for more information!

18/07/2023

Congratulations Team Australia 🇦🇺 on finishing in 1st place in the FEI Olympic Qualification event for Group G

Special congratulations to AWHA registered horse Oaks Milky Way bred by Oaks Sport Horses and all her connections.

AWHA Warmbloods are Winners!

JUMPING | Australia has just secured a Team quota place for Paris2024 after finishing 1st in the FEI Olympic Qualification Event for Group G at Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard. Full story with pics to follow!

📸 Libby Law Photography - NZL


Equestrian Australia Australian Olympic Team

Oaks Sport Horses Edwina Tops-Alexander Showjumper

08/07/2023

Congratulations to all horse and rider combinations as well as their connections in being selected to represent Australia at the Olympic Qualifier.

Special congratulations to AWHA registered mare Oaks Milky Way and her breeders Oaks Sport Horses

JUMPING | Equestrian Australia is pleased to announce the Australian Jumping Team for the Olympic Qualifier to be held in Valkenswaard, Netherlands on 17 and 18 July 2023.

The competition will act as the Regional Olympic Qualifier for FEI Group G Nations. Australia will need to finish in the top two nations to gain a Jumping Team spot for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

We acknowledge and thank the athletes from all three continents (AUS, UK and USA) who submitted expressions of interest to be part of the Australian Team at Valkenswaard.

Congratulations to the combinations selected:

🇦🇺 Lauren Balcomb and ‘Verdini D’Houtveld Z’
🇦🇺 Christopher Burton Equestrian and ‘Chedington Estate Hazy Toulana’
🇦🇺 Hilary Scott and ‘Oaks Milky Way’
🇦🇺 Edwina Tops-Alexander Showjumper and ‘Fellow Castlefield’ or ‘Corelli de Mies’
🇦🇺 Thaisa Erwin Equestrian and ‘High Star Hero’ or ‘Vanturo’ (Reserve combination)

We would like to thank the athletes, owners and support teams for their contribution to Australian Jumping.

Further information on this event can be found at: www.topsinternationalarena.com


Lauren Balcomb Hilary Scott Oaks Sport Horses

13/05/2023

🏆 Results from the 2023 Kohnke's Own AWHA Classification Tour and National Championships have been finalised 🏆

A massive thank you to our major sponsor Kohnke’s Own for their sponsorship of this years Tour.

Thank you also to our judge Tony Norman for giving up so much of his time and expertise on tour. Thank you also to our fabulous state committees who put so much effort into organising their leg of the tour in their state.

Results can be found on the website here https://www.awha.com.au/NewsPageDetail.aspx?ID=185

Prizes and ribbons will be making their way to the winners over the next few weeks. We will also be post photos over the next few weeks of horses on Tour as well as some of our champions!

Please keep your eyes peeled on the page for announcements regarding the 2024 Tour. We have some exciting things in the pipeline!

23/04/2023

🍾Congratulations to our Adelaide International CCI5* winners! 🍾

🥇Shane Rose and Virgil on 28.5
🥈Sam Lyle and BF Valour on 38
🥉Sophia Hill and Humble Glory on 40.9

📸 Michelle Terlato Photography

23/04/2023

A massive congratulations to CatieH Events riding AWHA licensed stallion Wimborne Constable for placing 3rd in the CCI4*-S at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival.

Wimborne Constable is owned by Dr Kylie Ewart of Mallyon Hills Warmblood Stud.

23/04/2023

Lesley Archer, AWHA c**t & mare classifier manning the tent at Adelaide Equestrian Festival show jumping day
Come say Hi !

23/04/2023

Enjoying the cross country at AEF
Come visit the AWHA stand and say Hi !
Warmbloods are winners !

19/04/2023

The AWHA is attending at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival.
We’re at Site 52, call in and say hello.