Ditta Crisci – Retraining Retired Standardbreds
I strongly believe that without SAQ there would be a lot of retired harness horses falling through the cracks. Ditta Crisci – a name many will know well now through her continued involvement in many aspects of the community, including the winner of multiple...
May Muster Highlights – Jumping is Fun!
If you’ve ever wondered what your retired Standardbred might get up to after racing, the answer might just be jumping for fun. That was the theme of our May Muster, and we had a great morning showing just how capable and versatile these horses can be. We had nine...
Standardbreds Take Centre Stage – 2025 State Hacking and Harness Championships
The Standardbred Association of Queensland invites all harness racing trainers, owners and enthusiasts to get involved in our 2025 State Hacking and Harness Championships, taking place on 13–14 September at the Gatton Showgrounds and Indoor Equestrian Centre. This...
New registration rules for showing Standardbreds
With the phasing out of freeze branding, owners entering Standardbred horses that do not exhibit a freeze brand and / or partbred Standardbred horses, in breed classes at agricultural shows and other equine events across Australia where breed is relevant, must be...
