During the 2009 Royal Adelaide Show, the RAS & Horse SA jointly hosted a function to further the concept of a State Horse Centre. Significant state horse organisations were invited, and those represented included: Arabian Riders & Breeders Society, Australian Equine Veterinary Assoc (SA Branch), Australian International Three Day Event, Equestrian SA, Horse Safety Australia, Riding for Disabled, Pony Club SA, Harness Racing SA, Thoroughbred Racing SA & SA Country Shows Assoc (with apologies from: SA Hunt Clubs, Polocrosse Assoc of SA & SA Polo Assoc).

The groups came with a shared goal – that of gaining facilities of an international standard that can be used by all horse people from a myriad of different disciplines.

The State Horse Centre (SHC) involves an upgrade to the Adelaide Showground. The Showground is brilliantly sited to house a SHC. More of our events would be able to take place in a manner that will capture a whole new audience & give many more people the opportunity to engage in horse activities or just connect with horses in an environment that is accessible and safe. It has the potential to bring in more participants, create employment opportunities, more spectators & hence more sponsors. It would be a one stop shop for a range of expert information & training to service all levels and all horse interests all year round.

The industry needs a central focal point to underpin and support the future growth and sustainability of horse related activity in SA. Horse groups present at the meeting were invited to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, which represents a commitment to the united position of the horse industry in relation to establishing a State Horse Centre at Wayville