ARABIAN RACING SEMINAR – Queensland Arabian Racing Assn Inc.
Greg Egan with Carmel Rowley and Roger Rowley
Imagine your Arabian racing in his very first race …
Imagine the effort and the trust it took to get there …
Imagine the starting gates crashing open …
And imagine your elation if you win …
It wasn’t difficult for around thirty people to imagine this today at the Queensland Arabian Racing Assn Inc. ARABIAN RACING SEMINAR. I arrived mid-morning and was immediately caught up listening to several successful people share their insights, knowledge and suggestions. I’ve always enjoyed seminars and believe the sharing of ideas imparts inspiration and often the motivation needed to take that first step into the unknown.
Greg Egan passionate about Arabian horses and the future.
Today at the Lockyer Valley Race Club grounds in Gatton we enjoyed the very entertaining Greg Egan of Myth Haven Arabian Farm www.mythhavenarabians.com.au who engaged the group speaking firstly about his experience riding track-work and his passion for Arabian horses. From there he outlined the importance of following rules, goal setting and the fact that Arabian racing in Australia offers one of the most exciting opportunities for Arabian breeders and owners in recent times. His talk culminated in everyone visualising their race horse “Maggie” winning her race …
Australian Racing ‘ICON’ Jill Colwell
It’s a great time to be interested in Arabian horse racing in Australia and this came across loud and clear when the newly crowned “Arabian ICON” Jill Colwell spoke about getting started in Arabian racing. Her passion and commitment for racing was obvious and as I sat listening to her sharing her knowledge I felt she represented the perfect ambassador for the words – if you’re committed you can make it happen.
Dr Peter Huntington informative and entertaining.
Dr Peter Huntington gave an understandable and in depth talk on feeding the Arabian racehorse and it never ceases to amaze me that there’s always something new to learn when it comes to owning and looking after horses.
I missed several other speakers, my loss of course; I spent a little too much time chatting on the sidelines. But what came across was the dedication of both NARA and QARA who continue to work tirelessly for Arabian Racing in Australia. Like-minded people making sure Arabian Racing becomes an everlasting way showcase Arabian horses to the wider community, while giving breeders and owners of Arabian horses another avenue in which to use their horses.
In Queensland there were around twelve races for Arabians last year and I hear there is a promise of great things to come in Victoria.
As the Chinese proverb says: “The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
A huge well done to the committee of QARA and all involved in presenting a terrific seminar today – a giant step in the right direction.
NARA website: www.naraaustralia.com
Enquiries about QARA Deb Watson – 0408 656776
6 Responses
Lyn Hall
Carmel, thanks for your great donation of one of your books for the raffle. It was won by Kathy Drew.
Carmel Rowley
I was so happy to do so Lyn.
Silly me didn’t think sooner, I only had that one copy in the car. Congratulations and Happy Reading to Kathy.
My apologies dropping it off and dashing but we ended up on a time limit. I’m always happy to help with books for such things.
It was such a positive day for Arabian Racing, you should all be thrilled.
Kindest regards
Carmel
Deb Watson
Thanks for your attendance and support Carmel. You have been with us from the start and we appreciate your promotion of our events in person and social media. Please note that my mobile is 0408 656776 and not 0404 656776. Looking forward to the release of that book about Arabian racing. So excited. Cheers Deb
Carmel Rowley
Hi Deb,
Lovely of you to say. I do love seminars and I felt such an enthusiastic vibe on Sunday from the audience. QARA did a terrific job by offering such a variety of information. Another huge well done to all concerned.
I changed your mobile number to the correct number. I likely typed it incorrectly:-/
The book is coming along and it’s nearly all in my laptop now. What a challenge but fun as well. Heading for an end of year release. Your excitement helps spur me on, thank you.
Remember I’m always happy to help out with books etc. if needed.
Kindest regards
Carmel
Gregory Egan
HI Carmel,
It is so wonderful to see you blog about the racing seminar, I was truly grateful for the opportunity to present a the QARA seminar. As I said in my presentation I think Arabian Racing is an extraordinary opportunity for so many people and our amazing breed that we love in abundance.
Wasn’t Jill Coldwell an inspiration who she is race riding and loves her beautiful mare she competes on.
Thanks to Deb Watson for inviting me along to be a part of this awesome day. And thanks Carmel for your super blog on this.
Kindest Regards
Greg
Carmel
Dear Greg,
We all enjoyed the day and your enthusiastic talk. I’ve always felt education and listening to people’s stories fires enthusiasm and assists people to take the plunge and become involved. I loved your words- “What you focus on is what you will get. Allow that to be greatest source of positive possibilities. Wake every day with possibilities.”
Arabian racing is offering wonderful possibilities and opportunities for breeders and owners of Arabian horses.
It was a thrill to observe the enthusiasm shown by all who attended the seminar.
Thanks Greg for your fabulous presentation.
Carmel
Greg Egan is the owner/breeder at Myth Haven Arabian Farm: http://www.mythhavenarabians.com.au