The Northern NSW Show Horse Association (often shortened to NNSW SHA) is a regional equestrian body in New South Wales that focuses on the show horse discipline—particularly hacks, galloways, ponies, and show hunters.
Here’s a clear overview of what it is and does:
What the association is
- A regional affiliate of the Show Horse Council of Australasia
- Represents competitors and horses in Northern New South Wales
- Run by a volunteer committee (president, secretary, treasurer, etc.)
What they do
- Organise show horse competitions and championships
- Provide a pathway for riders to qualify for higher-level events (e.g. state and national titles)
- Promote correct presentation, movement, and conformation of show horses
- Support members with:
- Registrations
- Transfers
- Competition eligibility
Membership
- Open to riders, owners, and enthusiasts in the region
- Membership typically runs annually and must align with SHCA rules and regulations
Location & contact
- Based around Lismore, NSW
- Main contact is usually through the association secretary
What “show horse” means (context)
Show horse competitions judge horses on:
- Manners and way of going
- Conformation and suitability
- Presentation (turnout of horse and rider)
This is the same style of competition that feeds into major events like the Sydney Royal Horse Show, where top horses from regional shows compete at a national level.
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