by Louise Cooper | Jul 13, 2025 | Blog, News
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....
by Linda Zupanc | Jun 1, 2025 | Blog, News
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...
by Melissa Bell | May 2, 2025 | Blog, News
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....
by Linda Zupanc | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog, News
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...
by Linda Zupanc | Mar 19, 2025 | Blog, News
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...
by Linda Zupanc | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, News
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,...