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...
From Track to Hack to Supreme: Gregs Legacy
When I first brought Gregs Legacy home Christmas Eve 2023, my plans for our partnership together were simple; trail rides, SAQ musters, regain my confidence and just learn to enjoy horses again. Our showing journey started together at the local Marburg Show in 2024....
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...
Vale Maxine Ellison
My name is Melissa, and I have the privilege of being the Horse Placement Officer for the Standardbred Association of Queensland—but more importantly, I had the honour of calling Maxine my friend. Maxine joined SAQ in 2011, and that’s when our journey together began....
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...
