USA Branch Australian Stock Horse Society

12/12/2025

Don’t forget - videos are due this Sunday!!! Australian stock horse or not, we have classes for all🌟

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!

The 2025 Virtual Show closing date has been EXTENDED two additional weeks. With the Holidays, traveling and some bad weather already, we are giving extra time to get those videos done. New due date is December 14th. Videos need to be emailed to the USA Branch email.

Remember there are classes for ALL breeds and all ages. Even if you have an ASH and it is not registered, there is a class. The rider/handler just needs to be an ASHS member. We want to give as many people and horses an opportunity to show.

Additionally, the USA Branch is looking for sponsors. If anyone would like to support the Branch please reach out.

Go record those videos, we want to see your horses!!!

https://ashsusabranch.com/2025-virtual-show/

12/02/2025

Congratulations to the horses, riders, and their connections who received awards at the Living Skies Polocrosse Tournament and APA Nationals!

Living Skies
Champion Horse: Brumbysrun Cool Kondinin (ridden by Jack Deutscher, owned by Benn Armstrong)
Champion Rider: Archie Armstrong

APA Nationals
Champion Horse: Keystone Specialist, ridden and owned by Rahul Desai
Reserve Champion Horse: Keystone Commander in Chief, ridden and owned by Summer Weldon
Champion ASHS Rider: Rahul Desai
Reserve Champion ASHS Rider: Lilly Poe

The Branch awarded horses and riders at two key events during the 2025 polocrosse season: Living Skies Tournament (CAN) and APA Nationals.

11/30/2025

Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!

The 2025 Virtual Show closing date has been EXTENDED two additional weeks. With the Holidays, traveling and some bad weather already, we are giving extra time to get those videos done. New due date is December 14th. Videos need to be emailed to the USA Branch email.

Remember there are classes for ALL breeds and all ages. Even if you have an ASH and it is not registered, there is a class. The rider/handler just needs to be an ASHS member. We want to give as many people and horses an opportunity to show.

Additionally, the USA Branch is looking for sponsors. If anyone would like to support the Branch please reach out.

Go record those videos, we want to see your horses!!!

https://ashsusabranch.com/2025-virtual-show/

11/23/2025

2025 Virtual Show entries and video submissions due in 1 week - November 30th! All info was sent out via email and it’s on our website. New classes available this year so make sure to read all the details.

A couple updates:
- Whip cracking is NOT mandatory. In the working pattern it says walk on a loose rein to the judge while cracking a whip. That's an Aussie thing that most of us here in the USA and Canada don't do. There is NO penalty for not whip cracking.
- The dropbox link has been created. Make sure to upload your videos to this link by November 30th. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/of42d9teln98cefayt4sh/AI8_7Ch8suxw0ual5gTz8QM?rlkey=h9yqgrsqv9v0un3ubjytnnbf1&st=ie7cglpf&dl=0
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Good luck and let’s go USA Branch!!!

11/04/2025

2025 Virtual Show entries are open!! Classes available for registered ASH of all ages, for youth riders under 18 years on any breed and open classes for members on any breed. Check the below website link for all of the Information. Good luck!!

https://ashsusabranch.com/2025-virtual-show/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwN3SepleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8poIBQqh3qfLcW4bKREKBlls05Va4PUlmUarSBRWBrfa5oPME38UXEOE2im_aem_FHtB9Atq_NOH5K7nIXONhAirs

Please join the ASHS USA Branch for its 2nd annual virtual show. Led, hack, and working patterns will be offered in the 2025 Virtual Show.

09/12/2025

USA polocrosse players!!!!! These 4 ASH saddle cloths are up for grabs. The USA Branch Australian Stock Horse Society will be giving out a couple best ASH and best rider awards at the APA Nationals in Georgia. The ASH must be registered or in the process of being registered as well as competition eligible. The rider must be an ASHS member or in the process of becoming a member. The rider doesn’t need to be riding an ASH at the tournament.

The Australian Stock Horse Society has 1/2 price memberships for the remainder of the year. The international memberships are also at a lower rate and with the currency exchange, you are looking at an even lower price.

The USA Branch will be hosting a virtual show this fall as well as some other awards. So a couple reasons to join and get your ASH registered.

Reach out if you have any questions or need help with membership/registration. Visit ASHS.com.au for all the forms and more information.

09/10/2025

At the Living Skies Polocrosse Tournament in Saskatchewan Canada, the USA Branch awarded the Best ASH and the best ASHS rider! Thank you to the The Australian Stock Horse Society for sponsoring these awards with a 2026 ASHS membership. We couldn’t do this without your continued support!

Congratulations to:
Brumbysrun Cool Kondinin - Best ASH ridden by Jack Deutscher, owned by Benn Armstrong
Archie Armstrong - Best ASHS rider

08/18/2025

Canada polocrosse players!!! Don’t forget to get your ASHS membership in or ASH registered. As long as you are in the paperwork process with the ASHS office you are eligible. Word on the street is there are TWO ASH saddle cloths up for grabs. Don’t miss out🤩

08/09/2025

Exciting news!!! The USA Branch Australian Stock Horse Society (which includes Canada) will be giving out a best Australian Stock horse and a best rider award at the Living Skies Polocrosse Tournement August 23-24 In Saskatchewan, Canada. The ASH must be registered or in the process of being registered as well as competition eligible. The rider must be an ASHS member or in the process of becoming a member. The rider doesn’t need to be riding an ASH at the tournament.

The Australian Stock Horse Society has 1/2 price memberships for the remainder of the year. The international memberships are also at a lower rate and with the currency exchange, looking at an even lower price.

The USA Branch will be hosting a virtual show this fall as well. So a couple reasons to join and get your ASH registered.

Reach out if you have any questions or need help with membership/registration. Visit ASHS.com.au for all the forms and more information.