You will now find under the Documents Tab all information relating to:

• Memberships;
• Horse Registrations;
• Measuring Scheme;
• Judging Scheme; and
• Verifiers.

Also for ongoing information we have placed the Grapevine Newsletters on the website under a new Menu option called Newsletters.

The 2012 Calendar has been updated and the Show Fixtures List is also available under the Events Tab as a pdf.

Measuring Application Form:
A requirement of the SHC Australasia Measuring Scheme and Rules is that the owner/presenter must complete a form called “Application for Show Horse Council Height Certificate”. This form will be the responsibility of the owner/presenter of the horse to fully complete and give to the measuring steward or measurer prior to having their horse measured. These forms can be found under the Documents tab or click here. We ask you to please download and fill the form out before presenting your horse for measurement.

Introduction of Life Certificates:
The SHCWA will commence the issuing Life Certificates from 15th January this year. This will be carried out with strict adherence to the SHC Australasia Measuring Scheme and Rules. To be eligible for a Life Certificate a horse must be at least eight (8) years of age and in possession of a current annual certificate of height. Also the horse must have measured within this same height division for the past two (2) consecutive annual measurements. In the case of a horse over 16.2hh and in possession of a current certificate of height it may be issued with a Life Certificate providing the latest measurement places the horse in the same height division. Rules regarding the issuing of Life Certificates are available on our website. The fee for a Life Certificate will be $50.

Grand National 2012 merchandise can now be ordered, the order form is available here.

Orders can be posted with either cheque or money order to Show Horse Council WA, PO Box 1290, West Leederville WA 6901, emailed to ALaycock@silverchain.org.au or info@showhorsecouncilwa.com.au or phone orders will be accepted by Alison 0410 222 087 or Louise 0418 947 703.

SHC WA competitors will receive either an embroidered Waterproof Jacket or T-shirt and Gear Bag combo as a gift from the Show Horse Council WA, please indicate on the form which option you would prefer and your size.

Additional T-shirts, jackets and gear bags are available for purchase. The T-shirts (are available in children’s, ladies and gents sizes) and jackets are navy blue with pale blue and white trim. Embroidered navy blue saddle blankets with white and pale blue trim (either pony or full) are also available for purchase.

Please note if you wish to collect your items at the GN Competitor Function, orders will need to be placed and any extra items paid for in full by 10th January 2012. All orders received after this will need to be in by 10th February 2012.

We have some sample sizes available to try of both Jacket and T-shirt. Please contact Alison or Louise if you wish to try them for size.

The Show Horse Council of WA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to be held on Friday 13th January 2012 at:

Ogdens Conference Room, Gosnells Hotel
2149 Albany Highway, 
Gosnells

Time: 7:30pm

There are 5 positions up for nomination, letters to members advising details are being mailed.

All nominations are to be received by the Show Horse Council WA at least seven days prior to the AGM. Final date for acceptance of nominations is Friday 6th January 2012. A copy of the nomination form can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Show Horse Council of Australasia is proud to announce the Gallery Equine 2012 Grand National Championships to be held on 30th, 31st March and 1st April 2012 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Horsley Park.

Please click on the below flyer for more information.