J&V Thompson Engineering Autumn Classic
🏆 J&V Thompson Engineering Autumn Classic
✨ Featuring The Snaffle Bit & Hackamore Classic ✨
📅 6–8 March 2026
📍 QSEC, Caboolture
⚖️ Judge: NRHA Accredited Judge Jessica Watson
📝 Nominations close: 1 March at midnight
QSEC is a fantastic venue and the perfect place to start your reining year off with a bang! 💥 High point earnings for the season begin right here.
The Snaffle Bit & Hackamore Classic is a wonderful opportunity to get your 3, 4 & 5-year-olds in the pen and gain valuable experience.
🌟 We are also excited to offer two fantastic buckle opportunities for our Green Reiners! The top 6 from Green Reiner 1 & 2 will advance to the Green Reiner Shootout — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a great weekend of showing, catching up with friends, and maybe even taking home a buckle or two! 🏆🤎
NRHA Judges School & Seminar – 2026 Clinician NRHA AAA Judge Eugenio Latorre (Spain)
NRHA Judges School & Seminar – 2026
Clinician NRHA AAA Judge Eugenio Latorre (Spain)
The NRHA Judges School and Seminar is coming to Australia in 2026, offering education and accreditation opportunities for:
. Current NRHA Judges re-certifying Judging privileges
• New NRHA Judge applicants
• Competitors & members wanting to better understand Reining rules and scoring the first 2 days of the school are for you!
Your Host Affiliate CSRHC
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
Learn how maneuvers are scored
Stay up to date with penalties and rule changes
Gain insight into the NRHA judging system
Improve your performance and understanding as a competitor
SUN N REIN
Sun N Rein
Southern Queensland Sliders Year-End Wrap-Up! We’re finishing the year with a weekend full of reining, learning, and fun! Clinic – Sat 29 Nov With NRHA trainers Scott Hergest & Scott Burnett (Limited riding spots available!) Saturday Night High Point Presentation A special NRHA Judges’ presentation by Jessica Watson on what judges look for and how scoring works Dinner’s on us – Pizza time! Sunday 30 Nov Mini Show – classes for everyone!
Goodbye Winter Rein
🌟 Goodbye Winter Rein! 🌟
Southern Queensland Sliders are excited to host a Reining Ribbon Show on 20 & 21 September at Burpengary Equestrian Centre – proudly judged by the highly respected Reiner Rod Osborne.
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or have always wanted to give reining a try, this is the perfect opportunity to saddle up, have some fun, and enjoy a great weekend with friends old and new. 🤠✨
It’s also your last chance to collect high points before they’re awarded at our End of Year Celebration – so don’t miss out!
👉 All you need is a horse and a current SQS membership.
📝 Nominations are opening soon via our website.
⏰ Entries close at midnight, 18 September.
Come rein, ride, and say goodbye to winter in style! ❄️➡️☀️
The Mane Event
SURPRISE – WE’RE TURNING ONE! 🎂🎉
And you’re all invited to help us celebrate the Southern Queensland Sliders' 1st Birthday Bash in true SQS style… with a RIBBON REINING SHOW!
All classes are ribbon prizes – low entry fees, maximum fun, and full reining vibes!
Entries close 6th August at MIDNIGHT – don’t snooze on this one!
This is your chance to polish up those Oceania Championship runs, have a great time with your reining family, and maybe even eat cake… 🎂😉
Slide to the Championships
Welcome to "Slide to the Championships!"
Mark your diaries and polish those spurs – the Southern Queensland Sliders will be at Burpengary Equestrian Centre for an exciting weekend of reining action on 12th & 13th July!
While this event is NOT a qualifier for the 2025 Oceania Championships, it’s the perfect lead-up and your final chance to prep and shine before the big one. Whether you're chasing a high point, building confidence, or just love the ride – this show has something for everyone.
With classes for all levels, sanctioned and non-sanctioned events, and the whole weekend judged by NRHA-accredited judge Jessica Watson, it's going to be two days of great competition, camaraderie, and classic SQS vibes.
Entries close midnight, 10th July – stay tuned, the nomination form will be released shortly!
Let’s ride, slide, and make it a show to remember!
Last Chance Qualifier
LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER
Southern Queensland Sliders, together with our sister club The Calliope Sliders, are excited to present the LAST Queensland NRHA Oceania 2025 Championships Qualifier!
This is your FINAL opportunity in Queensland to qualify for the 2025 NRHA Oceania Championships! Whether you're chasing that last qualifying run or just want to come and be part of an awesome weekend of reining, this is the place to be.
- Great competition
- Fun atmosphere
- Friendly faces
- NRHA Accredited Judge Jessica Watson
Entries close 26th June at midnight – so don’t delay, get those entries in and come slide with us! Nomination link will be posted shortly.
Let’s make it a fantastic weekend — we can’t wait to see you all there!