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...
New gate entry for SAQ events
Important Update: New Entry Point for SAQ Club Grounds The SAQ Committee has recently undertaken a risk assessment regarding entry to the club grounds. This process is part of our ongoing commitment to safety, security, and smooth event operations for all members,...
Super Falcon – Champion on and off the track
Since Verona Begadon adopted Super Falcon, AKA Mango, through the SAQ Horse Placement Programme, they have worked hard to achieve their riding and competition goals. We asked Verona to tell us about her most successful year of competition to-date; 2024. “Baby I need...
SAQ’s January 2025 Muster
The recent January Muster hosted by the Standardbred Association Queensland at Marburg proved to be a relaxed and rewarding day for a small but enthusiastic group of ten horses and their riders, each eager to enjoy a day of low-stress activities and networking. The...
