Keeping the traditions and skills of the Australian Light Horse and the running of this annual event alive.

We are delighted to announce that once again the event will be hosted by 1st Lighthorse Tamworth Troop and held at the Manilla Showgrounds, River Street Manilla, NSW.

The event will be held on Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November 2025, with a street parade, full day of competition and weekend of camaraderie.

This event is open to all financial members of the Australian Light Horse Association.

More details to follow, please look out for updates in 2025.

For further information contact Mike Rowland
M: 0429 671 220     Email: [email protected]

The ALHA – Association Cup keeping the traditions and skills of the Australian Light Horse alive. 

The ALHA Board are seeking expressions of interest for the staging of the 2025 ALHA Association Cup.

The event is held annually across Australia and is open to all financial ALHA members.

If your troop is interested in holding the event in your area, we would look forward to hearing from you with your detailed submission.

Expressions of interest close – 31st October 2024

The Association Cup – RULES AND GUIDELINES

For further information and submissions contact Deborah Chalker – ALHA National Secretary
Email: [email protected]

Dear Members

Renewals for 2024/2025 are now open.

At the AGM held on 25 May 2024 it was unanimously agreed to increase the fees to $100 for both Riding and Non-Riding members, as all members receive the same extensive insurance coverage and to allow the financial stability of the ALHA and what we provide.

By renewing your membership, you agree to abide by the rules, by-laws and guidelines of the ALHA as documented on this website and on the renewal form. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact us before renewing.

Please ensure that you use the updated forms and details on the website when making your membership payment, whether renewal or application.

ALHA – Membership Renewals

Any old forms that you have, will have the incorrect Bank details on them and your payment will not be processed into our account, and this will delay your membership being processed.

Deborah Chalker

ALHA National Secretary

ALHA Board Nominations – 2024/25

In line with the Articles of Association of the Australian Light Horse Association Limited, all nominations for positions on the ALHA Board have now closed.

Thank you to all those who nominated.

A list of nominations for all positions will be circulated to members in due course.

Deborah Chalker, ALHA National Secretary

In line with the Articles of Association of the Australian Light Horse Association Limited, an election is required annually for the election of officers and other members of the Committee (Board of Directors). Positions being one (1) President, one (1) Vice President and one (1) Treasurer, along with 13 (13) Directors.

All nominations are to be returned to the Returning Officer in the prescribed time, with Voting to be carried out at the AGM.

ALHA Board Nomination – requirements

Those wishing to nominate please read below:

1. Only current financial Members may nominate, or be nominated, for the election in accordance with the ALHA Articles of Association.
2. A short bio and photo of the Member nominated, consisting of not more than one A4 page, must accompany the nomination (see form).
3. All parts of the form must be completed.
4. This form shall be lodged with the National Secretary at least fourteen days before the annual general meeting at which the election is to take place.
5. All nominations for the position of Director or any other position on the Board must be received at the company office no later than the 4.00 pm on the 11 May 2024. They must be signed by the Nominee and 2 other Financial Members of the Association.
6. The National Secretary will acknowledge receipt of this form. 

ALHA Board Nominations – 2024/2025

• ALHA Board Nominations for 2024-2025 are now open – ALHA Board Nomination Form

All further enquiries to the National Secretary Deborah Chalker – Email

Keeping the traditions and skills of the Australian Light Horse alive.

The event will be held on Friday 7th June and Saturday 8th June 2024

This event will be hosted by 2nd Light Horse Plainlands Troop and held at the Laidley Showgrounds,
MacGregor St, Laidley QLD.

The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Light Horse Association Limited will held on Saturday the 25th of May 2024 at 12.00pm. 

Following the AGM, the Director’s Meeting will be held.

Further information and details TBA.

VENUE:

West Tamworth League Club – 58 Phillip Street, West Tamworth NSW 2340 and online via ZOOM.

For any further details regarding the meeting please contact the ALHA Nat. Secretary Deborah Chalker

Keeping the traditions and skills of the Australian Light Horse alive.

The event will be held on Thursday 19th October and Friday 20th October 2023

This event will be hosted by 1st Lighthorse Tamworth troop and held at the Manilla Showgrounds,
River Street Manilla, NSW.

Riders can nominate as a full troop, as an incomplete troop or individual and we will endeavor to match riders where required.

Nomination fees are all inclusive and provide for stabling, powered camping and meals as summarised on the following program of events.

For those interested in arriving early a .303 Rifle shoot will be conducted at a registered range on Thursday October 19. All wishing to take part in this element of the event must be appropriately licensed, provide their own weapon (.303 rifles only) and ammunition, agree to all requirements of the appointed Range Officer and pay the additional fees for nomination.

The event is open to all financial ALHA members.

Please follow link for the invitation and details:  ALHA Cup 2023 Invitation

For further information contact Mike Rowland
M: 0429 671 220     Email: [email protected]

   VALE: Major General Warren Glenny AO RFD ED

It is with deep sadness and regret that we notify our members and friends of the sudden passing of our Patron Major General Warren Glenny this afternoon.

Major General Glenny was the Association’s valued Patron for the past 7 years and his involvement and support during this time was valued by all.

On behalf of the ALHA Board and Members we extend our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to his wife Gabrielle and their family.

He will be greatly missed by not only those who knew him but those his life impacted on.
Rest in peace Sir.