The idea for the society grew out of informal discussions on the web forum of the Horse Rider's Clubs Association Victoria (HRCAV). It became clear to users on this forum that many people were riding Clydesdale Cross horses and that they were valued by their owners for their wonderful temperaments, athleticism and hardiness. The current President of the Association, Adrian McMillan, suggested that interested parties come together and form a society to promote this fantastic breed in Australia.

Purposes of the CCSHA

• The Association was formed with the following purposes:

• To promote the use of the Clydesdale Cross as a sport and pleasure horse in  Australia

• To create and keep a database of all registered Clydesdale Cross sport and pleasure horses. The database will include colour, conformation and pedigrees, if available.

• To provide trophies, prizes and recognition to registered Clydesdale Cross sport and pleasure horses at events and shows chosen by the association committee for support.

• To provide an opportunity for all Clydesdale Cross sport and pleasure horse owners to register all horses which are believed to contain Clydesdale in their bloodlines.

• To establish and maintain a register of Clydesdale Cross sport and pleasure horse breeders in Australia.

Patrons of the CCSHA

The association is pleased to announce that we have two wonderful patrons in Charles Moffat and Leanne Williams. Both of these outstanding equestrians have trained Clydesdale Cross horses to the highest level of equestrian sport. “Mulga Bill”, Charlie Moffat’s world famous Grand Prix Showjumper, competed at the World Equestrian Games at the Hague in 1994. Leanne Williams has ridden “Avoca Black Saint” to Grand Prix Dressage success.

Although the Association has only been accepting memberships for a month there has been a huge amount of interest from all over the country. The Secretary, Michele Binder, said "I have had dozens of enquiries from riders and breeders, and am having a hard time keeping up with the demand for forms". We have both junior and senior members, both competitive riders and those just riding for pleasure. We welcome all owners, riders and breeders of Clydesdale Cross horses and encourage our members to participate fully in the operation of the Association.

CCSHA Award

The CCSHA is sponsoring a prize at the Lowden's HRCAV 2005 Victorian TTT Showing Championships which is being held at Werribee on Sunday 23rd January 2005. The prize will be for the best performed Clydesdale Cross on the day and will take the form of an inscribed cotton rug. As a once off this prize will be open to all people competing on Clydesdale Cross horses on the day, regardless of whether or not they are members of the CCSHA.

Simone Schaefer (Committee Member) and Verity

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