Latest News
Stallion Auction Now Online
Our 2011 stallion auction is now online. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a breeding at a great rate. We are proud to offer a selection of top quality stallions owned by members of the Downs Arabian Club. Visit the stallion auction page for more details - and happy bidding!YouAm 11!
Thank you to all of the competitors, sponsors, stewards and helpers that made YouAm11 such a huge success. Special thanks go to Kylee Chandler for accepting a judging position at the last minute. It was a fantastic show and great to see so many new faces in the show ring. Full results will be online soon.YoUAm11 Schedule Now Online!
The schedule is now available for the Youth and Amateur Show. Click here to get your copy today! YouAm11 Schedule If you would like a copy posted in the mail, please email the secretary at tracey@eskdalearabians.comTrail Ride
The Trail Ride is on!
Our annual trail ride will be held on the April 16 & 17. The ride will kick off on Saturday the 16th from Jangharm Arabians located just outside of Toowoomba. The ride is open to everyone so bring your friends and ponies!! The ride will go for most of Saturday and then Saturday we will have a bonfire and Trivia night back at the farm. There are plenty of places to camp and put up a tent to stay and showers and toilets will be available. A Sunday ride will be up to the enthusiasm of the riders! Come for the ride or just the party on Sunday Night!!Trail Ride Prices
$25.00 per rider
$20.00 non rider
Children under 16 years old are free
Price includes BBQ Dinner, Dessert, Sunday Breakfast, Tea & Coffee
What to bring:-
Camping gear, Esky, Booze, A horse or two, Brains for Trivia, Helmet!
A portaloo will be hired for your convenience
No stallions or dogs please
For more information contact Richard Sharman 0438199984 for more details.
AGM News
On March 27 we held our AGM at Preston Peak winery. We started out with a delicious BBQ lunch and a special presentation for our 2010 Volunteer of the Year - Kevin Holzberger. Kevin has been an amazing help to the club and is always the first to volunteer and his contributions have been invaluable. Congratulations Kevin!At the AGM our new committee for 2011 was announced and is as follows:
President: Richard Sharman
Vice President: Michael Scott
Secretary: Tracey Keller
Minutes Secretary: Stacey Smith
Treasurer: Leigh McCarthy
Publicity Officer: Wendy Keller
Committee: Alicia Sharman, Bob Burgess, Sandra Thompson, Kevin Holzberger, Wendy Gorton, Kim Cox
Dates for 2011!
Our show dates are set for 2011. Dates are: YouAM - 30 July at Laidley Showgrounds. Top of the Range - 22 and 23 October at Toowoomba Showgrounds. Stand by for more information.Memberships are due
Memberships are now due for renewal. Click here to download a membership form. Not a member? Join today! The Downs Arabian Club is one of the most active Arabian clubs in Queensland. The Downs Club hosts two shows a year, as well as our annual trail rides and breeding information seminars. We are always looking for new ways to involve our members with educational days, promoting the Arabian horse and social activities.Trail Ride Postponed
Due to extreme flooding in Queensland our annual trail ride has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly.Foal Photo Contest - Winners Announced!
Congratulations go to the winner of our 2010 foal photo contest - Bec Leet from Arabec Pintos. Her photo of partbred filly Arabec Ayisha with her dam Tantangara Delta. Thank you to everyone who sent in a photo - there were so many beautiful foals to look at! Bec's winning photo is posted below.
