Meeting held 20 July 2010
Council Numbers
Following discussions at the AGM, Council have received a letter from Wackrow Williams & Davies advising that they consider the number of Council members for the current year should be 8 and that although Council has wide powers it is probable that they cannot limit the number of people on Council without amending the Rules.
A Council Member History spreadsheet was compiled showing vacancies announced vs nominations received vs positions filled for Council positions. In the Society’s 40 year history there has been a full complement of 10 Council members on only three occasions (1972/73, 1973/74, 1975/76). Numerous challenges to increase the size of Council have been made by members at AGM’s during this period with Council at the time, without exception, choosing to cap the number of Councillors to between 5 and 8 members. Council has consisted of 7 or less Councillors since 1985/86.
The following resolution “Moved that until otherwise determined by the Council, Council shall consist of eight members, 4 to be elected annually, five members would retire in 1981, four members to be elected – Moved Miss H Patchett/Seconded Mr B Ross” was passed at the AGM held on 11 June 1980. This resolution set the precedence for Council to determine its number each year. A Rule should have been officially implemented to ratify this decision.
After careful consideration of the above information, Council agreed that the 2010/11 Council numbers will remain at seven due to the current economic climate as the costs associated with having ten on Council would be detrimental to the Society. Council will put forward a remit for the 2011 AGM to rectify the Rule so that this situation does not occur again in the future.
Roll of Merit
The points for Yanah Ibn Estopa and HFA Breznir were tabled and checked by Council at the pre-AGM meeting on 1 May 2010 and it was agreed that both horses were eligible to receive their ROM awards without taking into account back-dated Junior National Title and Champion Supreme results. ROM certificates had been prepared pending the decision of Council and subsequently awarded.
Following discussion at the July Council meeting regarding inaccuracies between the show results compiled for a sample group of horses vs the actual points entered in the ROM programme, Lee Cox and Fiona McLachlan are in the process of compiling a record of all past show gradings and show results. Once collated these will all need to be checked against the data entered in ROM programme. In the absence of the historical ROM records it is likely that we will have numerous gaps and will call on members for help in supplying this information once we know where these gaps are.
In the meantime, a ROM Information sheet is being created to incorporate the new rules with the existing “Conditions and Regulations” and will be released to members and available to download off the website once completed. An annual return form for competitors to record their show results on is also being created.
Any member who thinks their horse is eligible for ROM should forward a list of their past results to the National Secretary for checking.
A ROM Information Sheet and Annual Return Form will also be created for the Derivative ROM which is being implemented this season.
National Show 2011 – will be held on 5 & 6 March 2011 at Cambridge Lodge.
AGM 2011 – will be hosted by the Canterbury Arabian Horse Club (details to follow once confirmed).
South Island Championships – will be hosted by the Canterbury Arabian Horse Club (details to follow once confirmed).
Arabian Youth Camp (refer to flier) A free Arabian Youth Camp with Kate & Doyle Dertell, hosted and sponsored by Rhodium Arabians will be held at the Isola Equestrian Centre, 27-29 September 2010. The camp is open to children aged 12-18 years who are interested in learning about showing Arabian and Arabian Derivative horses. Children interested in attending should contact: rhodium_stud_manager@hotmail.co.nz or phone 021 275 2635 before 31 August 2010 for application details.
Any member/stud who would like to sponsor $60 towards the catering for one attendee for the weekend please contact the National Secretary.
Arabianz Express Classifieds – are available from the September 2010 issue at a cost of $50 including GST per issue. Classifieds may include one high quality photo and a maximum of 150 words. Please email your text and photo for the September Arabianz Express to arabnewzealand@xtra.co.nz by Thursday 26 August 2010.
Stallion Parades – the North Island Stallion Parade will be held at Cambridge Lodge on 29 August 2010. Angela Rogers has kindly offered to set up and run a NZAHBS trade stand and several studs have committed to parading their Arabian stallions. The South Island Stallion Parade will be held at the RDA in Christchurch on 12 September 2010. Please contact Kevin Cholmondeley-Smith at sthpacifichorses@xtra.co.nz if you would like to participate in either of these parades.
Horse of the Year 2011 – thank you to those people who expressed their interest in supporting showing classes at HOY in 2011. After careful consideration Council agreed that there was not sufficient interest or numbers to warrant an Arab section in 2011. The Society is investigating the possibility of reserving a trade site in order to promote the Arabian horse.
Next Meeting – the next NZAHBS Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 20 October 2010. If you wish to have any matters raised at this meeting, please ensure that they are with the National Secretary at least 14 days out from the meeting.
CHANGES TO NZAHBS COUNCIL
Members are advised that Jacquie Webby has resigned from the NZAHBS Council effective 2 November 2009. In accordance with Rule 6 (c), Lee Cox has been co-opted on to Council for the remainder of Jacquie's term (ie until the 2010 AGM) as the next highest polling candidate from the 2009 election.
Council Updates
Following are the Council Updates from the Council meeting held in Christchurch on 16 th September 2009.
All Council members and the Secretary were present at the meeting.
Council expressed dismay at the sudden death of Russell Liggett, who, together with his wife Cindy, were long time breeders and exhibitors of Arabian horses. Cindy was also a previous member of the NZAHBS Council. Flowers and a card were sent on behalf of the Society and members.
South Island Championships 2010 these will be hosted by the Otago Arabian Horse Club and will be held on 13 February 2010. Venue will be the Otago/Taieri Agricultural Park.
North Island Championships 2010 these will be hosted by the Taranaki All Arabian Horse Club and will be held on 30/31 January 2010.
Gift of paintings from Peter Upton. The Society has been gifted three paintings by one of our Patrons Peter Upton. Peter has, in his covering letter, allowed the paintings to be used as we (The Society) wished. There were various thoughts on these however, a final decision has been reserved for later resolution. The paintings were tabled at the meeting.
Editor of Arabianz: Council discussed the role of the Editor of the Arabianz and it was resolved that the work would be taken back into Council and administered by the portfolio holders/office. A letter has been written to Robin Major thanking her for her work during her role as Editor. All enquiries/bookings/payments re the magazine should continue to be directed through the Secretary.
Youth Exchange with the AHSA: This is scheduled for early next year when Jessica Krog from Australia and Jessica Magill from New Zealand will visit each others countries (Australia and New Zealand) and be hosted by studs during their respective visits. Both will attend the 2010 National Show in Christchurch.
Electronic Stud Book/Horse Program : This remains work in progress and members will be updated as reports are received.
Stud Book 10: A limited number of hard copies will still be printed . Please register your interest with the Secretary if you wish to have a hard copy of this edition. At this time, the estimated cost to print 50 copies is $60.00 each. However, exact costings will not be confirmed until the printer has the final file. Additional versions will be available via CD at a lower cost of approximately $7.00 each. It is anticipated that this volume will be ready late this year or early 2010.
Member Amnesty for Fees etc. A member amnesty will be operative to encourage previous members to rejoin and bring their outstanding registrations/paperwork up to date. No late fees or back dues will be payable provided that a new Membership application is submitted (cost $123.75+ joining fee of $28.13), plus outstanding registration applications and payments are in the hands of the National Secretary by 1 March 2010. Members are also asked to update the Secretary with the names of any horses that have been exported or have died. The Member Amnesty will be advertised in December Arabianz, NZAHBS website, The Distance and Regional Club newsletters.
Exported Horses : A list of known exported horses was tabled and has been noted on the Society records. Some were previously advised but for the most part, were not. The records have now been adjusted by the Secretary. If you are exporting horses, or have exported, please advise the office.
New Members:
Full Carolyn Leslie Levin
Associate Maggie Campbell Darfield
Liz Harnett Invercargill
Fiona Lavis Invercargill
Miranda Kraatz Australia
Karen Stewart Outram
Resignations: Meryleen Greenwood Raglan
Financial Report As at the day of the meeting the bank accounts totalled $73,695.41. A series of accounts were subsequently tabled for payment and approved.
Overdue debtors: Most overdue debtors have paid, with some referred to Baycorp for further action.
National Show 2010 Date confirmed for 27 and 28 February 2010 at the Agricultural Park, Christchurch. Judge Richard Petty USA. Ring stewards John Fleet and Robin Robbins. For the most part it will be staged indoors at the RDA indoor arena with showjumping and dressage to be held outdoors.
Additional Show class: Broodmares: A vet certificate of proof of the mare being scanned in foal (minimum 15 day scan) will be required has been added to the National Show program (purebred mare section).
Western Pleasure: Arabian Derivative Western Pleasure and Purebred Arabian Western Pleasure. Top 3/5, National Champion and Reserve Champion Western Pleasure.
Arabian Derivative Amateur to Ride: Novice 0-5 wins, Mare any height, Gelding any height, Stallion any height, Paced and Mannered mare, gelding or stallion any height (qualifiers in P&M can contest national championship), Top 3/5, National Champion and Reserve Champion Arabian Derivative, Amateur to Ride.
Purebred Amateur to Ride: Novice 0-5 wins, Mare any height, Gelding any height, Stallion any height, Paced and Mannered mare, stallion or gelding any height (qualifiers in P&M can contest national championship), Top 3/5, National Champion and Reserve National Champion Purebred Arabians, Amateur to Ride.
Liberty Jackpot: Entry Fee $30.00 winner takes 50% of the pot, 2 nd 30%, 3 rd 20%. To be run at the conclusion of Saturday classes in conjunction with the commencement of Happy Hour.
Derivative Arabian Liberty Jackpot mare, stallion or gelding
Purebred Arabian Liberty Jackpot mare, stallion or gelding.
Corporate seating sponsorship for 2010 National Show four only were available, all have been sold.
Photographer for National Show Charmaine Strydom has been confirmed.
ROM: The Secretary is still awaiting the program from previous convenors and will be creating a spreadsheet for results once this has been received.
Publicity: The AHSA Arabian Horse will feature New Zealand studs in their December edition. New Zealand will also get a section in the proposed Arabian Horse in Australia and New Zealand Vol 6 being published next year.
Judges Seminar: This is unlikely to proceed due to low levels of interest.
Show Gradings: These are reviewed annually. Applications for upgrades should be forwarded to the Secretary for the April 2010 meeting.
NZAHBS Awards: Applications for these will close on December 30 th 2009 with the Secretary. They include the WAHO award, Junior Achiever Award, Distinguished Service Award and Life Membership.
NZAHBS Futurity:
Foal Futurity
• The prize pool consists of Stallion Nomination fees payable (date TBC and will be advised through normal channels) 2009 and 1 st instalments for Foal Nominations payable 1 February 2010.
• 10% of prize pool is retained by the NZAHBS for administration of the Futurity Programme.
• 20% of prize pool is carried over to the Yearling Futurity.
• 30% of prize pool is carried over to the Two Year Old Futurity.
Of the remaining prize pool :
• 15% of half of the prize pool is paid to the owner/lessee of the Stallion who sired the 1 st placegetter in each Foal Futurity class on a pro-rata basis.
• 65% of half of the prize pool is paid as prize money to the 1 st placegetter in each Foal Futurity class on a pro-rata basis.
• 20% of half of the prize pool is paid as prize money to the 2 nd placegetter in each Foal Futurity class on a pro-rata basis.
• Ribbons will be presented to the first 4 placegetters in each class.
• Geldings are not eligible only Colts and Fillies as future breeding prospects.
• Disclaimer to be added: if the Futurity is not continued by future NZAHBS Council Members, any remaining funds will be refunded to contributors.
The next meeting of the NZAHBS Council will be held on 3 December 2009. If you wish to have any matters raised at this meeting, please ensure that they are with the Secretary at least 14 days out from the meeting.
NZAHBS Council Updates from June 2009 meeting
Following are the updates from the Council Meeting held in Christchurch on 20 June 2009
Members
The following members were approved:
Jane Campbell Nelson Full
Peter Tan Malaysia Full but subject to receipt of additional paperwork
Greta Smale Kaikohe Full
Tania Oakes Papakura Associate
Overdue debtors
A large number of annual subs, both Full and Associate remain unpaid, as do some accounts for advertising space in Arabianz, transfers, national show entry fees and AGM payments. With regard to outstanding subs, the Secretary has written to all of these outstanding debtors who have been given an opportunity to bring their payments into line, resign their membership or run the risk of having to pay a new joining fee if their subs. remain unpaid and they wish to stay as a member of the Society. Arabianz is now billed on a booking basis. If payment has not been made by the time a final proof is cleared ready for printing, the ad will be withdrawn. Debtors are reminded that horses will be placed in suspension if outstanding fees remain unpaid and the names of these horses will be publicised through Arabianz. Those with fees still outstanding from the National Show, the Annual General Meeting or with a history for 'bounced' cheques have also been placed on a strictly cash only basis with the Society. In future all invoices will carry the wording: Invoices not paid within 7 days may incur penalty and administration fees.
Horse Processing Report
It is disappointing to note that faults within the existing horse programme has again incurred many hours of additional work by the Secretary. The fault was initially identified by a handful of horses that had the incorrect sire or dam names and couldn't be changed. As a result all data entered between March to June 2009 has had to be re-entered resulting in many extra hours of work by the Secretary.
Portfolio Allocation
Following from the AGM and election of officers for the 2009/2010 year and a new council members, a number of portfolios have been reallocated.
Portfolio holders are now as follows:
key : Jacquie Webby (JMW), Jan Wilson (JW), Fanus Crous (FC), Melanie Barker (MB), Tracey Rhodes (TR), Fiona McLachlan (FM)
WAHO FM
National Show Secretary and Secretary on the day FM
NZAHBS Trophies FM
Annual Awards FM
IT Programmes and Updates FM/JMW/FC/JW
Treasurer JW
Registrations FM/JW
National Show JMW/JW/FC/FM
Youth Programme FC
NZAHBS Rules and Legal JW/JMW/FC
Arabianz JMW/MB
Website JMW
Show Gradings FM
Roll of Merit FM
Publicity FC/MB/JMW
Endurance MB
RAS Liaison TR
Bio-Security TR
Stud Directory MB/TR/JMW
Executive Judging JMW
NZAHBS Show Rules JW/FC/JMW
Stud Book 10 FM/JW/JMW
Annual Awards
WAHO Trophy : The criteria for the awarding of this trophy was reiterated at the meeting setting out the prime criteria which is that the horse should be a true Ambassador of the Arabian breed. This means that it does not have to be awarded to, for example, an endurance horse, a performance mare or a successful stallion.The award does also not have to be given each year if Council considers that the nominees do not fully meet the required criteria. Full criteria for the WAHO award is found on the NZAHBS website: www.newzealandarabs.com
New Zealand Breeders Award
As announced at the AGM, this will now be expanded to include points gained by endurance (National and North and South Island Championships) and CTR horses, providing these horses are registered and compete under their NZAHBS name and are New Zealand bred.
2010 North and South Island Championships
The 2010 North Island Championships have been awarded to Taranaki and the South Island Championships have been awarded to Otago. The North Island Championships will be held in February, and dates for the South Island Championships will be confirmed shortly. Both clubs will receive a copy of the NZAHBS template for hosting North and South Island Championships.
2010 National Show
This event will be held
27th and 28th February 2010
at the Canterbury Agricultural Park and RDA Indoor arena. Some new performance classes will be added to the existing schedule and these will be publicised once the entry criteria has been signed off. Entry forms, conditions and classes will be uploaded as soon as possible onto www.showdayonline.com The judge for the event will be Mr Richard Petty of the USA.
Youth Programme Exchange Visit Australia (AHSA) and New Zealand(NZAHBS)
New Zealand will host Jessica Krog of Victoria who is the Australian winner and the New Zealand winner and 2008 NZAHBS Young Achiever Jessica Magill will in turn be hosted by Australian studs. It is expected that the visits will take place in late February/early March 2010.
Electronic Stud Book
This remains work in progress and members will be updated with any developments.
Show Gradings
The All Breeds Show in Hamilton is now ungraded, as is the Northland Classic and the A grading has also been removed from the A&P Royal Show (Christchurch). Show gradings are reviewed annually. A class shows are as follows: Taranaki, Auckland Spectacular, Canterbury All Arabian, Otago Arabian, AA graded Show NZAHBS National Show.
Arabianz
Now back to four issues a year, June, August, December and late March (after the National Show).
Judge's Seminar
It is proposed to run two seminars one in the North Island and one in the South Island with an Australian tutor judge. Please register your interest in attending. Dates will be advised and there will be a minimal charge. If there is insufficient interest, they will not be held.
Website
Some changes are being made to the NZAHBS website including grouping all classifieds under a common heading. Please note that updates are only done periodically, generally following the latest Council meeting. Members wishing to update any details regarding stallions at stud, club elections etc. should email their updated information to Jacquie to ensure they fall into the next available updates time frame.
NZAHBS Show Rules
Council have added a further rule to the NZAHBS Show Rules, ' ridden horses must carry either a Life Certificate or a current height certificate i.e. a height certificate issued in the current show season'. The new rules will appear in the show entry criteria and on the NZAHBS website.
Stallion Futurities
Council has established a new Stallion Futurity competition which is open to purebred and derivative progeny sired by stallions located in New Zealand and offshore. Futurity classes will be held at National Shows and will be for foals, yearlings and two year olds. Full details are currently being finalised and nominations will open once these details are finalised. First classes will be held at the National Show 2010. Details will be available from the NZAHBS and on the website.
Next meeting
The next meeting of the Council will be held in September in Christchurch. Please ensure that any matters you wish raised at that meeting are with the Secretary by 1 st September 2009.
Council Updates from the 2009 AGM and Council meeting 24 th April 2009 and Member Survey
Follows are brief Council Updates from the meeting 24 th April 2009, results of the NZAHBS Council elections, NZAHBS Awards and a Member Survey relating to a new computer program which incorporates an electronic on-line stud book. This information will also appear in an expanded form on the NZAHBS website and in an upcoming issue of Arabianz.
Results of the Council Elections
Elected to Council for a two year term were Jan Wilson, Fanus Crous and Melanie Barker. Unsuccessful candidates were Lee Cox and Alan Skinner.
Election of Council Officers
President Jacquie Webby
Vice President and Treasurer Jan Wilson
Council: Fanus Crous, Melanie Barker, Tracey Rhodes, Jan Wilson and Jacquie Webby
Election of Auditor
Hooker Associates Ltd. Of Christchurch were re-elected as Auditors for the NZAHBS.
2009 NZAHBS Awards
Life Membership and Distinguished Service awards none awarded
WAHO Award Cyden Sun Chris and Mary Tylden
Young Achiever of the Year Award Natasha Strydom
New Zealand Breeder of the Year Award Euralea Arabians Lee Cox
Roll of Merit Haddidi+AU Tracey Rhodes
The New Zealand Breeder of the Year Award, sponsored by Rayjan Arabians and the Al Dhahab Arabian Stud is a new award and is for horses bred in New Zealand with points accumulated at North and South Island Championships and the National Show. Next year and going forward, it will also include points gained with appropriate endurance rides. An expanded criteria will be announced in a forthcoming edition of Arabianz and on the NZAHBS website.
Stud Tour 2009
Thanks to Rayjan Arabians and members of the Otago Arabian Horse Club for presenting their horses at the Stud Tour which was held at Rayjan Arabians. Because of the geographical spread of members of the Club it was a very prudent move to have the horses come to the Wilson property and the parade was very well received by all those attending.
Stud Book 10
As many member nations of WAHO have or are about to cease printing hard copies of their stud books, Council have resolved to print a limited number (approx 20-25) hard copies of Volume 10 and future editions and will also make a CD available to interested parties. Hard copies will be available strictly on a order-pre-pay only basis and costs will be advised shortly. Please register your interest early if you would like a hard copy of Stud Book 10.
Recall of certificates to be renumbered
Those members who are yet to send certificates back for re-numbering, please forward them to the office.Numbers are between 4276 and 6585 and apply to purebred horses only.
Outstanding Payments
A number of payments for both annual subscriptions (both Full and Associate) and advertising in Arabianz/National Show sponsorships etc. remain outstanding. Arabianz will now operate on a seven day payment basis. If you are intending to resign your membership, please forward notification to the office.
NZAHBS Web Database
Council have discussed the above at two meetings and have had a verbal submission from the supplier.The proposal was also discussed at the AGM, with the supplier present and received excellent support from the floor to proceed. However, Council advised that because of the cost, it would take it the members in a survey form to seek approval from the wider member base.
The proposal is to provide the NZAHBS with a new computer data base which will also include an on-line electronic stud book. Council have previously looked at a clip-on version to the Australian registry however, discussions have not been fruitful and the cost appeared to be prohibitive.
The proposed new database computer program will move the existing material over from the current database and will result in a fully functioning website interface which can be edited by the Secretary via a web browser. All other users could use this but only view the records (similar to the Australian database). The proposed NZAHBS database will also include the ability to output the data to print our stud books, it would be fully supported by the developer and be totally and solely the property of the NZAHBS. The database will cover both purebred and derivative horses and will include all the current functions. The project duration is estimated to be between 6 and 8 weeks and the estimated cost is between $12,000 and no higher than $15,000 +GST.
Although the proposal was discussed and received excellent support from the AGM, it was felt that all members should have an input into whether we proceeded with it or not. A survey paper has been sent to all NZAHBS members. Return date is 15 May 2009.
Council Updates January 2009
Council Updates meeting 22 January 2009
Membership
The following full members were approved at the 22 January 2009 meeting.
Full
Donna Evans Christchurch
Angela O'Connor Rangiora
Sally Harvey Blenheim
Leon Kroef Papakura
Pienaar Family Upper Hutt
Ola Schreurs Greymouth
Amber Templeman Picton
Alexander Walters Te Puke
Associate
Victoria Weston
Office Report and Portfolio Reports
Renumbering purebred certificates: Some of these are still outstanding (see Secretary's Report this issue). Owners should return as soon as possible for renumbering.
Judge's List : Judges who have not sent back their returns or replied to correspondence will be removed from the judge's list.
Stud Book 10 : On hold pending resolution of automatic numbering system.
Annual NZAHBS Awards: Applications for these closed on 31 December and the winners will be announced at the 2009 Annual General Meeting to be held in Dunedin over Anzac weekend.
Percentages for Anglos : Council discussed this at length and agreed that it should remain at status quo.
Percentages for Partbreds: Council also discussed this subject at length and again agreed that there should be no changes in applicable percentages eligible for registration. See Jan Wilson's Registration Report for further details.
Registration Report Jan Wilson
It has become apparent that there is yet again another glitch in our registration program. This time, the partbreds and as a result there have been partbreds registered that are not eligible for registration. In some cases, these horses have won National titles. At this stage it would appear that all of the problem horses are progeny of Derivatives that have been imported from Australia . This problem must be addressed immediately as it has already been aired aggressively in the public arena. It is also apparent that this problem is not new. It has been ongoing for a number of years and has not been addressed by previous administrators. Obviously there are horses that are going to have to be deregistered which will not meet with much favour from the owners of these animals, but all registrations, be they pure or part must be within the rules of the Society.
Horses to be deregistered:
Graemar Fendi
Greenmoor Obsession
Financial Report Jan Wilson
Over the last couple of months it has become very obvious that we must take a tighter rein on finances as the next financial year promises to be difficult. There are a number of areas where finances can be tightened and these were discussed at the 22 January meeting. Again there are some over runs experienced this financial year that have been ongoing from the previous secretariat i.e. Two WAHO subs, one current and one outstanding. However, it is imperative that we take steps now to help insulate Society funds against what could be a difficult year ahead.
Roll of Merit Lee Cox
Updated points are as published in the Secretary's Report, April issue of Arabianz. These replace all other published information on this subject. Any Roll of Merit recipients will be announced at the 2009 Annual General Meeting.
Show Gradings Lee Cox
No changes. Advice received that the Northland Classic and the Otago Trophy Show will not go ahead this season. There will also be no Arab classes at the 2009 Horse of the Year.
Youth Program Fanus Crous
Nothing to report.
NZAHBS Rules and Legal Jan Wilson, Lee Cox, Jacquie Webby, Fiona McLachlan
Council agreed to implement a Health and Safety Policy. This is particularly applicable at National Shows.
North and South Island Championships Hosting Template
These have now been approved by Council and will be included with correspondence to the host club. Applications are discussed and approved at the April Council meeting and are announced at the Annual General Meeting.
National Show Template
This was also approved at the recent meeting.
Endurance Tracey Rhodes
FEI (CEI) Rides in New Zealand
Endurance New Zealand has run extra FEI rides this season to help riders qualify for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky in 2010. This is a priority for the sport over the next 18 months. The new FEI rules which came in to force on 1 January 2009 are making it difficult for New Zealand to comply with requirements for these rides. The star level of veterinarians required has been raised. Three star rides (140 to 160 km) now require the Foreign Vet and the President of the Vet Commission to be 4 star vets. There are only four 4 star vets in Australia and New Zealand at present.
North Island Endurance Championships see report elsewhere in this publication
Biosecurity Tracey Rhodes
Australia has been declared free from Equine Influenza by the OIE as they have met the requirements of freedom from the disease for one year. Australia had to undertake the required number of tests to prove this. MAF New Zealand has also lifted the requirements for five weeks quarantine (3 in Australia and 2 in New Zealand ) and for vaccination against EI.
Animal Welfare Tracey Rhodes
MAF and the Equine Health Association are discussing the drafting of a new code of welfare for horses which will be compliant with the Animal Welfare Act. The current code was written and approved under the Animals Protection Act (1967).
RAS
The AGM is to be held in Invercargill at the end of June. The Royal Show has been confirmed for Canterbury A & P up to and including the 2012 show. This show is now being marketed as the show to visit for New Zealand .
Arabianz Jacquie Webby
As always the need to monitor cost versus revenue is uppermost in our minds. The profile on Silver Moon Arabians (December 08 Arabianz) has been forwarded to the Arabian Magazine for reprinting in an upcoming edition. Next issue March/April 2009 will primarily highlight the 2009 National Show.
Website Jacquie Webby
The website was updated 9 th January 2009 with the latest list of DNA'd horses, removal of the Christmas- New Year message and an overall removal/update of information no longer relevant (stallions deceased/gelded), changes of address etc. The hosting company has also confirmed that they are holding their costs (no increases since 1996). They will continue to offer a minimum of one quarter-free hosting for referrals of new Member web designs or re-designs.
Publicity Jacquie Webby
The main thrust of PR currently is the 2009 National Show. The last round will be rolled out in January for publication by the various magazines in February. Sharon Myers will be covering the New Zealand Nationals in an edition of Arabian Express. Coverage will also be forwarded to publications like The Arabian Magazine, The Arabian Horse World, Arabian Horse Times, Horse Trader etc.
Executive Judging Jacquie Webby
I hope to get Narelle Kinnear (AHSA Tutor Judge/National Panel) over during the winter for two seminars one in the North Island and one in the South Island . This will lead to another round of judging exams and opportunities for upgrades. It will be a user pays once we have the costs we can set a fee for those wishing to attend. If there is insufficient interest there will be no visit.
NZAHBS National Show Jan Wilson, Fanus Crous, Jacquie Webby, Fiona McLachlan
Planning is complete for this event. All garlands now fully sponsored and donated goods allocated have been to Championships for both derivatives and purebreds, halter and performance.
WAHO World Registrar's Meeting
Helen Dohan (AHSA) is the appointed representative for Australasia ( New Zealand , Australia and Japan ) with other Asian countries to possibly join later. This meeting will run with the WAHO meeting in Muscat , Oman .
It would appear that we (AHSA/NZAHBS and even Saudi Arabia who tabled a variety of suggestions going forward) have common problems. For example: some breeders delay in informing registries about the birth of foals, even as late as 12 months later.
Other subjects to be discussed at the meeting include on-line stud books, printing of stud books and availability of same to WAHO member countries, microchipping of horses, passports practical and correct use and design, import/export procedures and common problems that arise between WAHO Registering Authority members and how closer co-operation can be achieved. A brief report on behalf of the NZAHBS has been forwarded to Helen for inclusion in her report.
General Business
Applications to host the North and South Island Championships should be with the Secretary in time for the 24 April meeting to be held in Dunedin (AGM weekend).
Council meeting costs. These are constantly being monitored. Venues will depend on cost.
Next meeting
Council meeting Friday April 24, with Annual General Meeting, Stud Tour and evening function on 25 April. Please contact the Secretary if you plan on attending the Annual General Meeting and/or evening Awards night dinner function.
Council Updates November 2008
Following are the updates from the 5 November, 2008 meeting held
in Christchurch
New members
The following new members were approved at the November 5 meeting
Full Richelle Doerner-Corson and James Corson Coalgate
Alison Highman Blenheim
Colette Hosking Hamilton
Dean Louise Stewart Kumeu
Leslie Ellery Australia /Houhora
Applications awaiting further information before final approval:
Donna Evans Christchurch
Angela O'Connor Rangiora
Portfolio Reports
WAHO – Fiona McLachlan
A photo and details of the NZAHBS WAHO award winner 2008 have been sent
to the WAHO office for inclusion on their website. The 2009 WAHO conference
will be held at Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman from 30 January to 5 February
2009.
As part of the proceedings, the WAHO World Registrars' meeting will be held
at the same venue on 1 February. New Zealand is part of the Australasia and
Far East Region.
Registrations – Jan Wilson
All members have now received their re-vamped member packs. The feedback
from members has been very positive. Processing of last season's foals in
well underway. A late fee of $50 has been instituted for those who are late
with filing their purebred registrations. The late fee will apply to any
applications for purebred registrations that are received at the office after
30 November in any year, beginning November 2008.
As Fiona has mentioned in her Secretarial report (which will appear in December
08 edition of Arabianz), a fault has been discovered in the automatic numbering
system in the horse registration programme. Would owners of purebred horses
carrying registration numbers between 4276 and 6585, please return them to
the office where they will be renumbered and returned to you. This fault
dates back to Purebred registrations that have been entered since Stud Book
9 was printed in 2006. Many thanks for your assistance with this matter.
Financial – Jan Wilson
Finances are ticking over as we would expect at this time of the year however,
it is a concern that quite a number of accounts, mainly for Arabianz billing
are somewhat overdue, in some cases, some date back to last year. While we
are aware that billing for Arabianz in 2007 was somewhat erratic due to our
previous secretariat not processing the accounts in a timely manner, there
can be no excuses for these accounts not being paid by now. This matter re-enforces
the need for advertising to be paid at the time of booking. We have already
cut one edition of the magazine to keep costs to a minimum and if members
continue to 'drag the chain' the publication is in danger of being lost altogether.Therefore,
to ensure the survival of the publication, I believe we need to introduce
payment at the time of booking. With the economic forecast looking somewhat
gloomy, we need to concentrate on keeping our finances as tight as possible.
Arabianz – Lee Cox and Jacquie Webby
I would like to correct some of the information being spread with regard
to the fact that the magazine is now printed only three times a year instead
of four. There have been some unfounded rumours that the edition was cancelled
to support funding of the National Show. This is totally incorrect and it
is particularly unfortunate that some choose to start and fuel these rumours
with incorrect information. This was not a decision that Council took lightly.
Council has always maintained a financial baseline with costs related to
the publication and because advertising revenue was failing to reach the
required baseline, the decision to drop one edition of the magazine was reluctantly
taken. Updates on Council meetings are always found on the NZAHBS website: www.newzealandarabs.com and
are printed in the next magazine most appropriate to the applicable council
meeting. Thank you to those who support the publication with advertising
and/or stud news. Council knows that the magazine represents our frontline
means of communication with members and we are constantly reviewing the situation
and the fourth edition may be reinstated in future.
The final edition of Arabianz 2008 is the December edition. March 2009 is
the first for the new year and will include full coverage of the 2009 National
Arabian Titles Show and other events that showcase our Arabian horses, handlers,
riders and breeders.
In line with a recommendation from Treasurer Jan Wilson, Council agreed
to introduce a 'Payment with Booking' system for advertising in Arabianz.
When you book your advertising with Fiona or Jacquie, an advertising space
booking form will be forwarded to you together with an account from the Secretary.
Website – Lee Cox and Jacquie Webby
Updates are being done progressively following council meetings and other
timely information as it comes to hand. The free classifieds are popular
with some listings coming from offshore. Website address: www.newzealandarabs.com
Annual Judge's Return – Jacquie Webby
These were mailed out by the Secretary in August. Most judges have replied.
Requested upgrades will be taken care of in the next round of NZAHBS Judge's
exams to be held in 2009. For those judges who have not mailed their returns,
can you please advise whether you wish to be removed from the list. Thank
you.
Publicity - Lee Cox and Jacquie Webby
The second round of pre-National Show publicity has been rolled out to various
media outlets including those offshore. This will continue leading up to
the show. Nationals posters have been sent around the country and the upload
of the Nationals schedule on the website: www.showdayonline.com is
now complete. Paper copies for the National show are also available from
the office.
Congratulations to the Auckland Club for their various initiatives such
as the “Prepare to Win” Seminars and the recent Ribbon Day which
included classes for non-Arabian horses and to the Otago Club for their the
Mini Show with an opportunity for Arabian horses to compete against their
peers.
National Show 2009 – Fanus Crous, Jan Wilson and Jacquie Webby
The 2009 National Show will be held at Cambridge Lodge on 28 February and
1 March 2009 starting both days at 8.30am. Premier sponsor is Rhodium Arabians.
Championships will be awarded progressively during the program and a “Night
of Stars” will feature a parade of all champion and reserve championship
winners prior to dinner being served. The 2009 NZAHBS National Show schedule
is now available for download from the website: www.showdayonline.com Four
new National Titles have been added this year. These are:
* Arabian Show Hunter – to jump 4 jumps, open to purebreds and derivative
horses
* Arabian Dressage – open to purebred and derivative horses – Dressage
Judge, test 2.1 2007
* Amateur to Handle (ATH) Purebreds – Junior and intermediate horses
(colts/fillies and geldings eligible) Top 3/5 Qualifiers to go through to
overall National Purebred Champion ATH
* Amateur to Handle (ATH) – Purebreds – Senior Mares, Stallions
and Geldings – Top 3/5 go through for overall National Purebred Champion
ATH
* Amateur to Handle (ATH) Derivatives – Junior and intermediate horses
(colts/fillies and geldings eligible) Top 3/5 Qualifiers to go through to
overall National Derivative Champion ATH
- Amateur to Handle (ATH) – Derivatives – Senior Mares,
Stallions and Geldings – Top 3/5 go through for overall National
Derivative Champion ATH.
The Youth section has also been expanded including a Youth Costume where
riders may partcipate in a costume of choice (not necessarily an Arabian-themed
costume).
Definition of Amateur to Handle (ATH) is as follows:
Amateur to Handle classes (ATH) are open to any person other than those
who derive all or part of their income from showing horses. ATH entrants
may be employed within the equine industry but are not deemed professional
handlers as such. (In the event of a protest re eligibility of an entrant,
the protest committee will make the final decision, following the lodgment
of the required protest fee).
Sponsorship/Donations
Principal sponsor for the 2009 NZAHBS National Show is Rhodium Arabians
of Auckland. Many thanks to Fanus and Ria Crous. There are many opportunities
to sponsor at the 2009 event, including a limited number of gazebos suitable
for studs to host their friends and guests. Please contact Lee Cox, Jan Wilson,
Fiona McLachlan, Jacquie Webby or Leesa Anderson (leesa@regentpark.co.nz if
you would like to offer sponsorship in cash or kind. Many thanks.
Hard hats/Top hats etc. for senior riders
Discussion has taken place regarding senior riders wearing
non-standard hats (i.e. Non- approved safety helmets) at the 2009 National
Show. Those senior riders who wish to wear top hats etc.
will be required to sign an indemnity which will protect the Society and
its members, office bearers and show officials should a rider fall off and
sustain an injury. A reminder that the NZAHBS conducts it's shows under NZAHBS
Rules for Showing and Judging Arabian Horses, current edition 2008.
Enhancement of white markings on faces and legs – clarification
of rule
Those showing horses at shows held under NZAHBS Rules for Showing and Judging
Arabian Horses 2008 edition are advised that existing white markings such
as white sox etc. may be enhanced with chalk etc. However, white stars drawn/painted
on the face of the horse (where no white hair exists) will not be permitted.
AucklandArabian Horse Club – Fanus Crous
The AAHC has had two successful events in the last couple of months, being
the ‘Prepare to Win’ seminar with Doyle and Kate Dertell and
the AAHC Pre-season Ribbon Day.
The Seminar was a huge success, with people traveling from as far away
as Taranaki and Kaitaia to attend. Numbers far exceeded expectations
and everyone who attended learned a great deal not only about the topics
discussed, but also the approach that the Dertells take in selecting/running
their show team in Australia and its applicability to local conditions. Follow-up
seminars are already in the pipeline. The seminar also saw a marked increase
in the AAHC member base, with a large number of persons joining the club
on the day. This is attributed principally to the increase in advertising
of AAHC events, the up to date website and the improved quality of the newsletter.
The AAHC pre-season Ribbon Day held mid-October had a sufficient turnout
and all those who attended enjoyed themselves. There were a number
of new faces and those AAHC committee members that were present made an effort
to encourage the latter people to also attend, in particular the Auckland
Arabian Spectacular and the NZAHBS Nationals. We expect to grow this
show in the future into a bigger affair and were disappointed to learn that
there are no longer any "B" or "C" classifications for
shows but will still endeavor to promote the show regardless.
Arrangements are well in place for the Auckland Spectacular/North Island
Championships, with early entries starting to arrive. It is anticipated
that the trend of increased young-stock entries to continue on from last
year, especially with the introduction of Intermediate championships. The
AAHC has also continued their commitment to the derivative sections by offering
them the same classes as the purebreds, in an effort to increase entries
in this domain. The Spectacular/NI Championships will again be a two-day
event with liberty classes in the Isola indoor arena on the Saturday evening.
Another area of focus is increasing entries in the ridden sections, where
numbers last year were very poor. Certain ridden classes where
there are clearly no/low entries have been consolidated, in an effort
to increase class sizes. Last year was the first season where Supreme
ridden titles/trophies were awarded, and it is expected that this will also
aid in the efforts to increase entries.
Youth - Fanus Crous
A surprising number of youth turned up for the “Prepare to Win” seminar. This
seminar was sponsored and made available free of charge to the youth. Although
the numbers for youth attending shows, clinics and seminars are still not
at acceptable levels, we are confident that this will grow with time, provided
the effort to involve the youth is maintained and even expanded. It would
be encouraging to see that all Arabian clubs in the country get actively
involved in promoting the youth sections at their local shows, which will
then undoubtedly result in an eventual increase in youth numbers at National
level.
On a further positive note, the AAHC have doubled their youth numbers in
the Auckland area over the last year. Each AAHC committee members is consciously
encouraging the existing youth members to attend the North Island Championships
and the National Show and also to invite any of their young equine and non-equine
friends to Arabian events. The increase in youth was also experienced
at the recent Ribbon Day, both in the in-hand and the ridden classes. Increasing
the number of young Arabian enthusiasts through the NZAHBS will remain one
of our priorities and it is envisaged that seminars similar to the recent
'Prepare to Win' event will also be facilitated for the South Island during
the course of next season. The concept of Youth exchange programs are currently
being entertained by Council and hopefully this will develop into an annual
occurrence, especially between New Zealand and Australia.
Roll of Merit – Lee Cox
The first 'A' class shows of the season will be the Christchurch Royal
to be held in November for the South Island and the Auckland Spectacular
(also hosting the North Island Championships) for the North Island. Results
will be published in the Arabianz March 2009 edition.
Endurance – Tracey Rhodes
Council discussed a request to have the NZAHBS sash for the first registered
purebred or derivative to qualify in the 160km ride at the National Endurance
Ride reinstated. This was previously donated to the Endurance sector by the
NZAHBS and was then discontinued for a number of years. The sash will be
reinstated in time for the 2009 National Ride, with the stipulation that
eligibility for the award is that horses (either purebred or derivative)
must be fully registered with the NZAHBS and that they must be entered and
compete in the event under their NZAHBS registered name.
The 2009 National Ride will be held at Whareama in the Wairarapa over Easter
13-15 April hosted by the Wairarapa Club. The North Island Championships
will be held at Aria in the King Country on 2/3 January 2009 hosted by the
Taumaranui Club. The South Island Championships will be held at Fairlie on
6/7/8 February 2009 hosted by the Mackenzie Club. The Horse of the Year 110km
Endurance ride will be held near Hastings on 21 March 2009. These events
will be run under the new FEI rules which take effect 1 January 2009.
Andrea Smith and her horse Sierra Nevada were the sole representatives flying
the New Zealand flag at the recent World Endurance Championships that were
held in Malaysia. From a starting lineup of 127 competitors, 70 vetted out,
reinforcing some opinions about the difficulty of the climate and track.
Andrea's time for the event was 11:46.
The Board of Endurance New Zealand has prioritised the aligning of the discipline
rules with those of the proposed new FEI Rules which come into force on 1
January 2009. Some of the changes are the requirements for a stepwise qualification
process from one star through to three star rides, a change in distances
for CEI star rides:
- CEI* 90 to 110km (was 40 to 79km)
- CEI** 120 to 139km (was 80 to 119km)
- CEI*** 140 to 160km (was 120 to 160km).
Australia-New Zealand Horse Quarantine Regulations
The current five week quarantine period for horses coming into New Zealand
from Australia could be lifted as early as next year. The lock-down of horses
from Australia to New Zealand was one of the major fall-outs of the outbreak
of equine influenza that occurred in Australia in August last year. Although
imports from Australia to New Zealand resumed in mid-May 2008, they were
subject to tough new conditions which required three weeks of quarantine
in Australia and two weeks in New Zealand and additional costs of around
$10,000.
It took 125 days to eradicate the disease in Australia at a direct cost
of in excess of $AUD100 million.
Upcoming meeting date – 22 January 2009. Please forward
any matters for discussion to the Secretary at least 14 days ahead of this
date.
Council Updates September 2008
Following are the updates from the NZAHBS Council meeting held in Christchurch
on 1 September 2008.
Council at its 1 September 2008 meeting paid tribute
to Mrs Bev Morrissey who passed away on 22 July 2008. Bev was a former
NZAHBS Councillor and President and together with husband John, owned Taralea
Arabians in Christchurch where horses bearing the Taralea prefix have been
bred for over 30 years. A floral tribute was sent to the family on behalf
of NZAHBS members and council.
The following were confirmed as full or associate members of the NZAHBS
Full:
Caroline Barber Wellington
Jennifer Becker Otaki
Jessica Main Auckland
Astrid McCormick Fairlie
Louisa Muir Owhango
Kim Wilkinson Tauranga
Associate
Karena Montgomery Porirua
Portfolio Reports
National Show
Richard Petty of the USA has been confirmed as the judge for the 2009 National
Championships to be held in Cambridge. He will judge both halter and performance
classes. The schedule has been finalised and will be made available shortly
both in a printed form (from the Secretary) and also on the website www.showdayonline.com It
will be downloadable from the showdayonline website.
Awards
Submissions for the 2009 awards (Life Membership, Distinguished Service
Award and Young Achiever Award and High Point NZ Breeders' Award) will close
at the end of December 2008. Submissions be discussed and recipients decided
at the January 2008 meeting apart from the NZ Breeders Award which, being
a points award, will be known at the end of the 2008/09 season. .
Registrations
Some registrations are still being received well outside the deadline dates.
Please ensure these are received in a timely fashion.If you require an extension
of time, please advise the secretary. Overall feedback on the new registration
forms has been positive.
Arabianz
Lack of advertising revenue to meet costs was the reason for dropping one
edition of the publication (June 2008). This was a reluctant decision, however,
it comes down to budgetary requirements. Quotes are currently being sought
to produce versions of the magazine in other print formats including limited
colour pages. These will be discussed at the 5 th November meeting.
Website
The current list of DNA horses has been uploaded onto the website.This list
is updated approximately every 4 weeks. The website also offers complimentary
classifieds, notices of general interest (seminars/ribbon days etc).
2008 Stud Directory
This was mailed out with the August 2008 edition of Arabianz. Revenue resulted
in a small profit after costs.
Show Gradings
No changes for the 2008/09 season.
Roll of Merit Recipients
These will be announced at the 2009 NZAHBS Annual General Meeting and will
include any purebred endurance horses who have achieved 5000km or over
RAS Liaison
Fiona McLachlan and Jan Wilson attended regional meetings with looked at
the “Future of the RAS”. Both reported on their findings at the
meeting advising that the proceedings primarily targeted the A&P associations
rather than breed societies.
Bio-Security
The NZ Racing Board and Equine Health Association have applied to ERMA for
approval to import two genetically modified vaccines for the protection of
horses against EI. Further updates will be presented as they become available
Stud Book 10
Target for production will be the end of 2008
On-Line Electronic Stud Book
Work being done on this currently is purely investigatory at this time and
at no charge to the Society and its membership. Council will receive and
discuss findings, costs etc. at its 5 th November 2008 meeting and will decide
after studying that information whether to progress it further.
Next Meeting
5 th November 2008 in Christchurch.
Council Updates for NZAHBS Council Meeting held in Christchurch
on 21 May 2008.
Following are the main points from the above meeting.
NZAHBS Annual General Meeting 2009
Council approved an application from the Otago Arabian Horse Club to host
the 2009 NZAHBS AGM and Stud Tour. The dates of the 2009 AGM and Stud Tour
will be ANZAC weekend, 25 th and 26 th April 2009.
2009 and 2010 National Shows
These will be held at Cambridge Lodge and the Christchurch Showgrounds in
2009 and 2010 respectively. The 2009 National Show will be held over the
weekend of 28 th February/1 st March 2009. Council considered a list of nominees
for judging appointments for the 2009 show and the successful appointee/s
will be announced as soon as possible. The schedule will now be common for
both islands and a core committee will run the events in both islands.
The Purebred Championships will now be split into Junior (foals, weanlings
and yearlings), Intermediate (two and three year olds) and Seniors (four
years and over). Derivative Championships will also be slightly re-jigged
and a full schedule is expected to be mailed out in August.
Entries (both on-line and paper entries) for the National Show will be administered
by the National Secretary who will ensure all registration requirements have
been met. Championships will be awarded progressively throughout the program
on both days with a new function being planned for the Saturday evening.
2008 NZAHBS Show Rules
This booklet will be available shortly to members and will also be available
for download from the NZAHBS website. There are some new rules in this latest
edition and judges, stewards, owners, handlers and exhibitors are advised
to familarise themselves with the new rules.
Portfolio Allocation
Portfolio allocations for the next 12 months have been made. Please check
the allocation to each Councillor alongside their respective names.
New Registration Forms and Member Packs
Member packs will be mailed to all full and associate members. They contain
the new Application to Register/Mare and Stallion Return books /loose forms
(applicable for all purebred, derivative and anglo arabian registrations)
and instructions on how to complete the forms. Membership cards are also
enclosed, together with DNA envelopes, new Scale of Fees information and
transfer and lease forms. New Registration forms are also available for download
from the New Zealand Arabian Horse Breeders Society website – please
check under Fees, Forms and Fact Sheets. The new Application to Register
Forms/Mare Report and Service Certificate replace all other forms which should
now be discarded.
2008 Stud Directory
This publication will be printed in time for mailout with the August 2008
edition of Arabianz.
Derivative Roll of Merit
Initial discussions have been held and this matter will be further discussed
at later Council meetings.
Stud Book #10
This is scheduled for printing end of 2008/early 2009 and will be sold on
a pre-paid basis. Only 100 hard cover books will be available. The final
cost will be advised once quotes are approved.
Show Gradings 2008/2009
There are no changes to the existing A and AA graded shows for the upcoming
show season.
Next Council Meetings
2008/2009 Council meetings are scheduled for the following dates:
1 st September 2008
5 November 2008
22 January 2009
24 April 2009
25/26 April 2009 – Annual General Meeting
Please have any correspondence lodged with the National Secretary at least
14 days out from a Council meeting.
Council News – April 2008
Following are the key points from the Council meeting held at New
Plymouth on 25 th April 2008
Full Members approved:
Phillipa Jones Waihi Beach
Daniella Stockinger Orere Point
Brent Stringer & Stephen Billing Porirua
Sue King Amberley
Tamara Jenkins Motueka
Associate members
Christine Boniface Nelson
Trevor Little Palmerston
Michelle Woods New Plymouth
Hazel Schofer New Plymouth
DNA Fees: The DNA fee will continue at the current rate
of $100 (inclusive GST) for a further 12 months following negotiations with
Massey. DNA fees are now incorporated into registration fees.
New Registration Forms/Mare and Stallion Returns : The
new forms have been signed off and will be sent to members shortly. The forms
apply to all purebred, partbred and anglo registrations. DNA fees must accompany
applications for purebred horses. Forms will also be downloadable from the
NZAHBS website. Please dispose of all old forms.
Membership Cards: Members and those joining the Society
(both Full and Associate) will receive a membership card which will have
their membership number on it. Please quote this number when completing all
paperwork for the Society.
Export Fees and Embryo Transfer Fees: Council has set two
new fees – the first is for Export documentation for horses leaving
New Zealand. This fee will be $168.75 (the same as the import fee) and must
accompany applications for export documents. The second fee is for ET's – this
is the same as the AI fee - $11.25. New fees are posted on the website and
each member will receive a printout showing the new Scale of Fees.
Show Gradings: There are no changes to the existing A and
AA show gradings for the 2008/2009 show season.
NZAHBS North Island Championships 2008: These have been
allocated to the Auckland Arabian Horse Club. The event will be held on 6/7
December 2008 at Isola.
NZAHBS South Island Championships 2008/09: These have been
allocated to the Canterbury Arabian Horse Club – date to be confirmed.
NZAHBS National Show 2009: The 2009 National Show will
be held at Cambridge Lodge in Cambridge. .
NZAHBS Show Rules: These have been updated and will be
forwarded shortly to members. Please dispose of the previous edition (2006 – light
green cover). There are several changes to the Rules. Members, show organisers
and exhibitors should familarise themselves with the changes.
Stud Directory: The 2008 version of the Stud Directory
will be printed in time for the start of the 2008 Stud Season.
Arabianz: With a desire to closely monitor costs, Council
have decided to print Arabianz only three times a year – March to coincide
with the National Show, August – leading up to the breeding/foaling
season and December – foalings/show news/performance events etc. This
decision will be fully monitored and the fourth edition may be re-introduced
at a later date.
Stud Book Volume 10: This is projected to be printed towards
the end of 2008/early 2009. It will be on a pre-order, pre-paid basis. Only
120 copies will be available.
Awards 2008: The following awards were presented at the
Annual General Meeting 2008 -
- Life Membership – Kevin Cholmondeley-Smith nominated by Mrs Sue
Spratt/seconded by Mr Mel Gubb, presented at the AGM 2008 by John Morrissey
- WAHO Trophy 2008 – AA Parade owned by Greg Bickerton of Morrocco
Arabians
- Young Achiever Award (created in memory of the late Brian Ross) 2008
winner Jessica Magill of Katikati. Runners-Up Zoe Preston and Natalie
Bickerton.
- There were no Roll of Merit awards presented for 2008.
Equine Data Base: Outgoing Councillor Belinda Simons submitted
an excellent report relating to the establishment of an Equine Data Base
which will prove invaluable should New Zealand ever get Equine Flu. Members
will be asked to approve their names/addresses etc. being provided to the
data base. All breed societies have been approached to canvas their memberships.
Subscriptions for 2009: A decision to offer a discount
on full memberships for 2009 will be discussed at the next meeting.Members
will be advised of the outcome of those discussions.
Appointment of a New Auditor: The appointment of a new
auditor for the NZAHBS was approved by those attending the AGM. The new auditor
is Hooker and Associates of Christchurch.
Appointment of New Accountant: The appointment of a new
accountant was also approved at the AGM. The new accountant is Ben H Collins
of Rangiora.
Election of Council: John Morrissey's resignation from
Council was advised to those attending the Annual General Meeting and accepted.
John was thanked for his valuable contribution to the Society and membership
overall during his seven years as a Council member – part of this period
as President. Council now comprises as follows: Lee Cox, Fanus Crous, Tracey
Rhodes, Jacquie Webby and Jan Wilson.
Thank you to the Taranaki Club for hosting the 2008 NZAHBS Annual General
Meeting and Stud Tour. The Stud Tour proved very popular and special thanks
are due to all the stud owners who participated – their helpers and
presenters for the great day.
January 23 meeting
Following are the Council Updates and Portfolio Reports from the Board meeting
held in Christchurch on January 23, 2008.
The following applications for membership were approved:
Full
Sascha Rowson Paeroa
Gaewyn Churchill Te Kuiti
Associate
Nicole Munro-Johnson Wellington
Douglas Hough Timaru
A letter has been sent to Noelene Ross who has recently resigned her NZAHBS
membership thanking her for her valuable contribution over many years. Noelene
and her late husband Brian ran the very successful Dellmount Stud.
Accounts for Arabianz advertising
These will now be forwarded with the applicable magazine in which advertisers
are taking space bookings. Payments can be now be made by electronic banking
and this information is printed in the invoice.
Memberships
Some membersships are still outstanding and service from the Society, including
copies of the magazine Arabianz will not be available until outstanding fees
are settled. Thank you for your co-operation.
Office Report
Council has approved the purchase of a new computer and printer package
to replace the existing machine that has been in use for several years and
is now inadequate for requirements. Transfer of all data will occur once
the machine has arrived and the new computer is expected to be well up to
speed by the end of March. Please send all transfers, applications for registrations,
leases, etc. to Fiona – she will now process all transactions.
Portfolio Reports
REGISTRATIONS – Jan Wilson
Registrations are pretty well up to speed, although am still receiving late
applications. Members should be reminded that any application for registration
received after 1 June following the season of the foal’s birth is a
late registration. Some members are well in arrears with Mare and Stallion
Returns. With the new forms coming on line it would be prudent for those
members who are in arrears to get their paper work in order.
Imports are well up to date also, although a number of horses have been
in the country for quite a period of time that are not processed due to the
fact that the owners have not completed the paper work, or paid the fees
necessary for the New Zealand registration to proceed. Owners of these horses
should be aware that they cannot show these horses or have any progeny by
them registered until such time as all the necessary documentation has been
completed. With the North and South Island Championships and the National
Show fast approaching time is running out for getting these imports into
the system in time if owners intend showing them at any of these shows.
We still have a file of ‘problem registrations.’ This has been
hugely diminished over the last months but there is still more than I would
like left. In a lot of cases there has been no response from the members
concerned and when communication stops it is rather difficult to do anything.
Having been given the Registration Portfolio I am here to help wherever possible.
Most of the problems have been sorted with the help of a bit of communication
from both parties, but it takes communication from both parties, not just
one to resolve most problems.
Hopefully over the next month or so I will be able to hang up my witch's
hat and put my broomstick away in the cupboard and Fiona will be able to
carry on with the registrations minus a large amount of the ‘baggage.’
TREASURY – Jan Wilson
By now all members will have received their subscription renewal invoices.
It made alarming reading to view how many members were in arrears with annual
subscriptions, in some cases over years. It amounted to too many thousands
of dollars to be comfortable about. To be able to maintain the services that
members expect these subscriptions must be paid up to date. I am aware that
in the past unpaid subscriptions have not been followed up as diligently
as they should have been, but members must take some responsibility, it is
not hard to check a bank statement, cheque book or credit card statement
to see if a subscription has been paid. We are trying hard to provide an
efficient service to our members and if this goal to be achieved I would
ask those members who are in arrears to bring their subscriptions up to date
as early as possible. I would also ask members to be aware of the time frame
for the discounted subscription. Any paid after the close off date for the
discount will need to be paid in full.
The Arabianz billings should be up to date by now and in the future all
accounts for advertising will be mailed with the magazine. For Arabianz to
continue and improve it is most important that advertising is promptly paid
and those of you that are in arrears please send your remittance as soon
as possible. Most publications request payment when booking advertising space
. This concept may be looked at in the near future.
Arabianz – Jacquie Webby
The December 2007 Arabianz was mailed out in the second week of that month
along with sub renewals, Annual General Meeting information, including a
booking sheet for the meeting and stud tour and details of the National Show
and the ability to enter electroinically at showdayonline.com. Thanks to
those who support this publication.
Publicity – Jacquie Webby
Various on-going work continues in this arena including the forthcoming
New Zealand breeders feature in the Arabian Horse News (Australia), New Zealand
news in the Australian Arabian Horse Express, reprints of profiles (previously
run in the Arabianz) in the UK-based Arabian Magazine and other outlets.
Reports on the 2008 National Show will run in all the above publications.
NZAHBS Showing Rules - jointly
These will definitely be updated this year in time for the coming 2008/2009
Show Season.
BioSecurity/EI – Belinda Simons
Belinda had attended a meeting held in Christchurch and presented a very
comprehensive report. The focus of the task group is to keep Equine Influenza
out of New Zealand. Belinda recommended Rapid No/Fire No/MAF No's (as applicable)
be added to all membership renewals to enable this information to be added
to an overall horse data base which can be accessed should an outbreak occur.
Rules and Legal – Belinda Simons
Nothing to report
Awards – Belinda Simons
Council debated applications for the following annual awards
- WAHO Award
- Young Achiever Award
- Life Membership
- Distinguished Service Award and winners have been decided.
Recipients of these awards will be advised by confidential letter early
in April ahead of the Annual General Meeting to be held in New Plymouth where
winners will be announced and trophies/certificates awarded. Thank you to
all those who submitted applications.This year the standard was very high.
WAHO Liaison – Belinda Simons
WAHO members will be aware that the new American registry PAT (Purebred
Arabian Trust) is now in place and officially sanctioned by WAHO. This new
registry is the result of over a decade of negotiations between the various
parties.
Endurance – Belinda Simons
FEI Passports – Passports are now required for the 2008-2009 season
and apply to horses entering FEI 3* events. The current cost of $300 per
passport which lasts four years and is then renewable by paying a further
fee.
Stud Directory – Lee Cox and Tracey Rhodes
A new Stud Directory will be published this year. A form for completition
is enclosed with this mailout and should be sent back by 25 April 2008 to
Fiona.
Roll of Merit - Lee Cox
Secretaries for A and AA Shows are advised that it is imperative that results
of their shows are forwarded to the Society so that points can be suitably
accorded to eligible horses. Eligible shows for Roll of Merit points are
as follows:
AA Class
- National Titles Show
- A Class
- North and South Island Championships
- Taranaki All Arabian
- Auckland Spectacular
- North Island All Breeds (Hamilton)
- Auckland Royal Easter
- Northland Classic (06/07 season only) review 07/08 season
- Canterbury All Arab
- Royal Show (Christchurch)
- Otago All Arab
Any Roll of Merit receipients for this year will be presented at the Annual
General Meeting to be held in New Plymouth.
Showing of Imported Horses
Imported horses cannot be shown until full New Zealand registration has
been processed. This applies to both purebred and Derivative horses. Any
Roll of Merit points gained by imported purebred horses unregistered in New
Zealand at the time of the show, will be deemed invalid.
Website – Lee Cox
This has recently undergone a major facelift and will be uploaded as soon
as final changes have been completed.
Mare and Stallion Returns
The usual mare and stallion returns are enclosed with this issue of the
magazine. The updated form is still under design and final consideration
and will be made available as soon as possible. In the interim, please complete
the enclosed forms and return them to the National Secretary, Mrs Fiona McLachlan,
PO Box 80, Cust 7444.
