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Membership Renewals and Applications

ALHA Admin /

Dear Members

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.

June Members Update

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Members are reminded to please check your inbox or Junk/Spam folders for emails that have been sent to you this month. 

Key dates for this month:

  • 29 June 2023– Extraordinary Meeting for Board Elections and Notice of Motion. Members are reminded to register for this meeting as per the email sent to all financial members.
  • Membership Renewals 2023/2024 – are now due. Your current membership expires 30 June 2023, please follow directions in your email or go to our renewal page on the website.

Riverina and Southwest Slopes Light Horse Memorial Unveiling September 2023

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Riverina and Southwest Slopes Light Horse Memorial Unveiling

13th September to 18th September 2023

Wagga Wagga NSW

The Light Horse Memorial Committee – under the auspices of the NSA of Wagga Wagga and District Inc. cordially invite Members of the Australian Light Horse Association to attend the events leading up to the unveiling and the Official Ceremony on Saturday 16 September 2023.

Registration is available by downloading this form: Click here.

For any registration details and further information contact: [email protected] 

ALHA 2023/2024 Membership Renewals are now due and payable.

ALHA Admin /

Dear Members

Our 2023/2024 Membership Renewals are now due and payable by July 1

The ALHA Board acknowledges our members and troops participation and support in the past and hope that you will continue to be part of the Association this year and into the future. 

As a valued member, you are invited to renew your membership for the coming year.

Membership fees remain unchanged and are – 

  • Riding Member:  $85.00   Please note – A Riding Member is any member riding or leading a horse whilst participating in parades, ceremonies, displays or events.
  • ATA Tentpegging Riding Member:   $60.00   ALHA membership discount ONLY applicable to Current financial members of the Australian Tentpegging Association (ATA). Membership will be cross referenced with ATA to verify membership status.
  • Non-riding Member:  $60.00
 

Members – please be aware that due to Insurance requirements your renewal will now take at least 2 weeks to process. 

All renewal forms are to be completed and signed by the member, then returned online, via email (scanned copy) or post. After processing and clearing of payment your new card and receipt will be forwarded to you in due course. 
  • Members, please note the renewal form MUST be completed and payment received otherwise your membership renewal will not be processed.

Follow the below links to our online portal –

For those wishing to pay via EFT or Cheque/MO and send a hard copy by either email or post, these methods are still available by following this link to the ALHA Membership Renewals page.

The Jericho Cup Challenge 2023 – Expressions of Interest

ALHA Admin /
Dear Members,     
 

The Jericho Cup Challenge will be held this year at Warrnambool VIC, on the weekend of Friday 1 December, Saturday 2 December and Sunday 3 December 2023

This is an invitation only event for financial members of the Australian Light Horse Association.

Interested members of the Australian Light Horse Association are therefore cordially invited to submit their Expressions of Interest to attend and participate in this event.

Nominations of individuals and teams for this event will close on 14 September 2023. 

Acceptance for this event will be notified in due course.
 
We anticipate five teams of riders who will be representing different states.
 
Any Members that are interested and would like to be part of this wonderful event please contact:
 
The Event Coordinator – Wayne Mills
Email or phone 0458 991 552 or 02 6779 1552, no later than Sept 14th.
 
 
 

2023 – ALHA Annual General Meeting & Board Meeting

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The Annual General Meeting of the Australian Light Horse Association Limited will held on Saturday the 27th of May 2023 at 12.00pm. 

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

Further information and details TBA.

VENUE:

C.ex Coffs – My Club Coffs Vernon Street Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 and online via ZOOM.

For any further details regarding the meeting please contact Jo Moore

 

The Association Cup 2022 Invitation to members

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The event is being hosted by 1st Lighthorse Tamworth Troop and will be held at the Manilla Showgrounds, River Street Manilla, NSW. The Cup will coincide with Beersheba Day commemorations for 2022. 
 
Dates 28th to 30th October 2022
 
For those interested in arriving early a .303 Rifle shoot will be conducted at a registered range on Friday October 28. 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.
 
Riders can nominate along with their troop, as an incomplete troop or individual and we will endeavour 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 – form link.
 
Please provide entries and payment (form link) by no later than Sunday October 9, 2022. 
 
Further information and details available from Mike and Kylie Rowland.
 
Phone 0427 831 311 or contact via facebook at Tamworth Lighthorse | Facebook
 
Email entry forms to [email protected]
 

ALHA Association Cup 2022 – Warning Order

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

The event will be held on Saturday 29th October and Sunday 30th October 2022 at Manilla Showground. Manilla NSW.

The event will be hosted by the 1st Light Horse Tamworth Troop and staged over the October weekend.

The event is open to all financial ALHA members.

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

Reminder – ALHA 2022/2023 Membership Renewals are now due and payable

ALHA Admin /

Dear Members

Our 2022/2023 Membership Renewals are now due and payable by July 1

The ALHA Board acknowledges our members and troops participation and support in the past and hope that you will continue to be part of the Association this year and into the future. 

As a valued member, you are invited to renew your membership for the coming year.

Membership fees remain unchanged and are – 

  • Riding Members – : $85
  • ATA – Tentpegging Riding Member – : $60 
  • Non-Riding Members – : $60 

Please note – A Riding Member is any member riding or leading a horse whilst participating in parades, ceremonies, displays or events.

All renewal forms are to be completed and signed by the member, then returned online, via email (scanned copy) or post. After processing and clearing of payment your new card and receipt will be forwarded to you in due course. 
  • Members, please note the renewal form MUST be completed and payment received otherwise your membership renewal will not be processed.

Follow the below links to our online portal –

For those wishing to pay via EFT or Cheque/MO and send a hard copy by either email or post, these methods are still available by following this link to the ALHA Membership Renewals page.

The Jericho Cup ALHA State Challenge 2022 – Expressions Of Interest Updated

ALHA Admin /
 
The Australian Light Horse Assoc. will be at Warrnambool Victoria, this coming November.
 
This event is proudly supported by Mr Bill Gibbins and is an exhibition display event conducted under the highest standards.
 
We will once again be involved with a Tribute ride past at the Warrnambool Cenotaph located at the crossroads at Liebig Street and Merri Street and participate in a Street Parade on Friday afternoon the 25th November. 
 
The ALHA will conduct the ALHA Jericho Cup State Challenge and presentation of trophy and ribbons on Saturday the 26th November at the Warrnambool Showgrounds Reserve, 331 Koroit Street.
 
This event is based on the guidelines of the ALHA Association Cup.
 
Our members will be conducting a display on race day and support the running of the 4600m Jericho Cup Race to be held on Sunday 27th November at the Warrnambool Racecourse, Grafton Road, Warrnambool VIC.
 
Special Guest is Dennis Lillie our members will have the opportunity for a meet and greet.
 

Timetable:

 Thursday – participants start arriving

Friday – Team practice and a ride later in the afternoon to salute the local cenotaph.
Saturday – Competition day.  That evening we are hosted by Mr Bill Gibbins at the Whaler Hotel.
Sunday – Presentation of ribbons and trophy. Then onto the bus for the Warrnambool Race Meeting.


Monday – Clean stables and head home.

Meals:

Thursday night – you can purchase on ground at the Greyhound Race Meeting.

Friday – the BBQ is set up for breakfast, cook your own; (milk eggs bacon sausages provided).                                       Dinner: sausage sizzle & team meeting.

Saturday – Cook your own breakfast,  Lunch provided. After event nibbles will be finger food at the Whalers Hotel.

Sunday – Cook your own breakfast, Lunch: meals available for purchase at the track,  Dinner meals available for purchase at the R.S.L.
We anticipate five teams of riders who will be representing different states.

 

Traveling Allowance is paid on nearest town to where you live to Warrnambool, approx. 50% paid before you leave rest after you get home.
 
Any Members that are interested and would like to be part of this wonderful event please contact:
 
The Event Coordinator – Wayne Mills
Email or phone 0458 991 552 or 02 6779 1552, no later then Sept 15th.