About ANSA
ANSA is guided by a dedicated volunteer committee, elected each year by our members.
Our mission is to recognise and promote quality saddle horses over 14.2HH through inclusive registration, structured classification, and support for competition across various disciplines.
ANSA Volunteer Committee
ANSA is run by a Volunteer Committee, consisting of President, Vice President, Junior Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and committee members. All members of the Volunteer Committee are elected by the financial members at the Annual General Meeting.
The Committee meets every two months, and all members are welcome to attend any of these meetings, by prior arrangement, via email.
Classification
ANSA supports all disciplines of equine sport.
Classification is there to rule out any serious conformation faults that a prospective ANSA horse may have, colour and breed is not important in making top quality saddlehorse over 14.2HH. We must emphasise that we are looking for saddlehorses. The horses must be a good representation of their breed, have good manners and attitude towards work and movement depicting a comfortable horse to ride.
Aims of ANSA
To compile, print and publish whenever considered desirable any registers of, or relating to ANSA horses including foal recordings, transfers or any other ancillary records considered necessary.
In furtherance of the objects of the Association, to support and assist in the progress and development of any agricultural show, to promote competition, to award prizes and to make contributions for that purpose.
To promote the breeding and recognise the qualities of the saddlehorse.
To further the objectives of the Association and to promote the improvement and popularity of saddlehorses in Australia and elsewhere.
To promote in any way whatsoever the interests of breeders and owners of ANSA horses.
To adopt such means of making known the objects and benefits of the Association as may seem expedient.
To appoint judges for and maintain a list of persons competent to act as judges for the Association at any show whether promoted or sponsored by the Association of otherwise.
To hold and promote shows, exhibitions, or sales of ANSA horses and to offer prizes in respect of competition between ANSA horses or between ANSA horses and other breeds or cross breeds.
The Arthur Clothier Memorial Trophy
The Arthur Clothier Memorial Trophy is awarded to the best performed horse in a particular discipline. A different equestrian discipline is decided each year.
FAQs
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The Australian National Saddlehorse Association (ANSA) is dedicated to promoting high-quality saddle horses and providing a standard framework for horse registration Australia-wide, supporting versatility and performance across all breeds.
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To be eligible for ANSA registration, horses must meet specific conformation, height (over 14.2 hh), and temperament standards set by the Association. They must be sound and suitable for saddle horse disciplines.
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You must be a current, financial member to participate fully in the Australian National Saddlehorse Association events and services, including registering a horse or entering in ANSA shows. Membership forms are available online here.
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Joining this reputable saddle horse association provides official documentation, access to premier Australian horse events, recognition through a national system, and opportunities for High Point Awards.
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