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SPPHAV

STANDARDBRED PLEASURE AND PERFORMANCE HORSE

ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA INC

REGISTRATION

The SPPHAV registers all Standardbred horses.  SPPHAV also offers DNA certification and registration of purebred non-racing Standardbred and partbred Standardbred horses. Partbred horses must have a minimum 25% Standardbred bloodlines. Proof of all bloodlines are required when applying for these registrations. Without DNA certification and SPPHAV registration, non-racing Standardbred and partbred Standardbred horses cannot compete in breed competition in Victoria.

MEMBERSHIP

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.

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


SPPHAV

The Standardbred Pleasure & Performance Horse Association of Victoria offers encouragement and support to owners of the Standardbred and Partbred Standardbred horses.

Provides the means for owners to present their pure and partbred Standardbred horses in breed show classes and equestrian events.

Assists owners to raise the level of their skills.

Encourages owners to compete alongside all other breeds at the many competitions held annually.

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

THE SPPHAV OFFERS

  •  State Championships for pure and partbred Standardbreds.
  • State Dressage and Showjumping Championships for pure and  partbred Standardbreds.
  • Annual Champagne Dressage Series pure and partbred Standardbreds.
  • Breed classes at agricultural and open shows for pure and partbred Standardbreds.
  • Annual breed and open show high point awards for pure and partbred Standardbreds.
  • Endurance and Trail Riding Awards.
  • Annual presentation of the Harness Racing Victoria HERO Program sponsored Perpetual Trophy.
  • Newsletters.
  • Rider and handler training days.
  • Certified (purebred) Non Racing Standardbred and Partbred Standardbred registration.
  • Annual Dinner and Award Presentations
  • Annual General Meeting.

ASSOCIATION OBJECTIVES

  • To promote the Standardbred as a breed of horse suited to all equestrian disciplines.

  • To continue to provide fair and equal competition, for the Standardbred, in all aspects of equestrian events.
  • To raise the profile of the Standardbred by informing the public of the good nature, temperament and versatility of the breed.
  • To support and provide assistance in pleasure / performance training of the Standardbred to ensure the Standardbred is seen as an all round competition horse in the equestrian arena.
  • To provide a vehicle for owners of the Standardbred to meet and / or communicate.




Latest news


end of an era

Between Sunday 29 September 2019 and Sunday 1 March 2026, Lesley McAliece and Maree Lund organised and ran the annual Standardbreds for Breast Cancer Trials horse show, along with several stallion auctions and a small market — all raising funds for the Australian Breast Cancer Trials program.

The event was always held in the Kilmore area, and from January 2021 onwards, the Kilmore Racing Club generously hosted the show and market at their grounds. Their early sponsorship in 2019 and 2020 covered the cost of ribbons and sashes, and from 2021 they expanded their support to include full use of the grounds, facilities, and preparation staff.

Over the years, many sponsors contributed cash and product donations, and the show — along with its popular lunchtime raffle — became a well‑attended January tradition. Several sponsors supported the event annually, including SPPHAV, which provided public liability cover for both the show and the market.

The 2026 show marked the final event. Despite the closure, the program’s impact continues: Standardbreds for Breast Cancer Trials, the only horse event in Australia raising funds for the BCT program, achieved a remarkable total of $51,000 raised. This was made possible through the dedication of Lesley and Maree, the ongoing support of SPPHAV members and their horses, and the generosity of the Kilmore Racing Club — which contributed a final $2,000 sponsorship upon hearing the show was ending.

These funds will continue to support Australians who participate in, or benefit from, the ongoing Breast Cancer Trials programs.


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The SPPHAV appreciate the support and partnerships  with the following sponsors.  

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