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...
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,...
