Upcoming Events
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Arabian Horse Association (Qld) Inc
Arabian Horses in Queensland
The Arabian Horse Association (Qld) Inc. (AHAQ) hosts the annual Queensland Arabian Challenge show, a three-day and two-night event filled with competition, fun, and excitement, showcasing the beautiful Arabian horse and its derivatives.
Information about the Challenge Show, as well as other events and activities held throughout the year, such as training days, seminars, and open hack days, can be found here.
Stay updated with our latest news via our Facebook group, Queensland Arabians, and appreciate the beauty of the Arabian Horse and its derivatives on our Instagram account, @qldarabianhorseassociation.
AHAQ Fund Raiser
The AHAQ Inc is proud to present: ‘The Hidden Mares’, a breathtaking original painting by renowned Aussie artist Jill Vanstone which is the prize in our limited run fundraising raffle – 200 tickets only. Supporting the AHAQ and the Challenge Show.
Get your tickets now!
Latest News Posts
The 2024 Winter Show
Three rings for Arabian, Arabian Derivative, Open Hacks and Beginners ring. Entry on the day.
The 2023 Spring Show
An awesome day thanks to our Competitors, Sponsors, Judges and helpers.
Jill Vanstone Artwork Raffle
A breathtaking original artwork by the renowned Australian artist Jill Vanstone is the prize of this AHAQ fundraiser.
About Us
The Arabian Horse Association of Queensland Inc. was established in 1969 by a group of Arabian Horse owning enthusiasts. The club was formed to promote the Arabian horse to the wider horse owning public though organised shows, events, training days, publishing articles in local newspapers and in specialist horse magazines.
After celebrating it’s 50th year in 2019 the club is still following the original goals for which it was set up. As an affiliate of the Arabian Horse Society of Australia Ltd, our official breed registry and keeper of the registry records, the AHAQ Inc. continues to hold shows, events, training and learning days and maintaining a public profile, promoting the Arabian horse and it’s derivatives.
The club is run by a Management Committee according to the rules of Incorporated Associations in Australia. The Committee consists of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. In addition are specialists roles as needed such as Publicity, Membership, Youth Development, Show committee, etc.
Meetings are held at least monthly either in a physical location or online. Online meetings are also utilised when managing an upcoming event. In addition, an Annual General Meeting is also held to present the audited reports of the financial management of the club and to report on the year’s activities.
Join the AHAQ Inc.
Members are entitled to enter all events, shows, competitions they are eligible for. Membership includes liability insurance for all members named in the membership for all events run by an AHSA Ltd Affiliate.
Our membership records & payment are hosted on Nominate Clubs. Please use the button to go to our membership site.
Family Membership (5 people) $60
Joint Membership (2 People) $50
Adult (Single) Membership $30
Youth (Under 18yrs) Membership $20
Contact Us
Our 2023-24 Committee Members
President: | Shannon Parry |
Vice President: | Katherine Hopkins |
Secretary: | Jess Wilson |
Treasurer: | Janice O’Connor |
Committee: Kym Dyball Lisa Holohan Rachael Monohagn Chantelle Fogarty Felicity Fogarty Nicole Henricus Toni Poole Darian Wise Thomas Sinkovics Our Helpers: Lara Bennett Leesa Bloomfield Kylee Chandler Megan Browning Rosalie Scott-Smith | |