About the SPPHAV

The Standardbred Pleasure & Performance Horse Association of Victoria offers encouragement and support to owners of ridden Standardbred and part bred Standardbred horses.

Objectives of the Association

• To promote the Standardbred as race horses and as pleasure and performance horses.
• To raise the profile of the Standardbred in all equestrian events.
• To provide fair and equal competition in all aspects of equestrian events.
• To prove that the Standardbred is as good as any other breed in all aspects of the equestrian arena.
• To inform the public of the versatility of the Standardbred.
• To promote the good nature and temperament of the breed.
• To provide a vehicle for owners of the Standardbred to meet and communicate.

  The SPPHAV

• provides the means for owners to present their pure and part bred Standardbred horses in breed classes
• assists owners to raise the level of their skills
• encourages owners to compete alongside all other breeds at the many competitions held annually

By becoming a member of the SPPHAV you help give this gentle, faithful horse the united front it needs for recognition in all equestrian activities, not just harness racing.

Whether your horse is a champion harness racer, a breeding stallion, a brood mare or a ridden gelding, when you register your pure or part bred Standardbred with the SPPHAV you can participate in a variety of equestrian events.

The SPPHAV offers

• State championships for pure and part bred Standardbreds
• State dressage and show jumping competitions
• Annual Champagne Dressage Series
• Breed classes at agricultural and open shows for pure and part bred Standardbreds
• Annual breed and open show high point awards
• Annual presentation of the HRV Perpetual Trophy
• Endurance awards
• Regular newsletters
• Year books
• Rider and handler training days
• Purebred Standardbred Placement Service
• AGM dinner and awards presentation

The SPPHAV liaises with Harness Racing Victoria in matters relevant to the successful running of the association. Harness Racing Victoria sponsor the awarding of the HRV Perpetual Trophy, SPPHAV's most prestigious award.

A low annual membership and once-only horse registration allows you to become a part of all the SPPHAV has to offer. Join now and support the Standardbred and the SPPHAV.

The SPPHAV offers documentation and registration of purebred Standardbred horses that are not going to be freeze branded for harness racing purposes. Proof of purebred sire and dam details are required. Without this registration, non-freeze branded Standardbred horses cannot compete in breed competition or as a Standardbred in open competition.

The SPPHAV also offers documentation and registration of part bred Standardbred horses - must have  minimum 25% Standardbred bloodlines. Proof of all bloodlines required. Without this registration, part bred Standardbred horses cannot compete in breed competition as a part bred Standardbred.

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