Closing the gap betwen European and Australian standards

•The ACE Group aims to provide an effective framework of information to assist the Australian breeder when breeding and selecting horses for performance in dressage, showjumping or eventing. •Striving to improve the availability of statistical information and guidance for Australian breeders to make an informed decision when selecting bloodlines for improved performance horse breeding programs. •To provide Horse Breeders and Riders with information and assistance that is objective, non-parochial and comprehensive; in order to eliminate confusion and help raise Australian performance horse breeding standards to an international level. •To stimulate interest and effectiveness in quality control of Warmblood horses suited to equestrian sports by importing totally independent, overseas experts once a year to assess breeding and riding horses. •To design, produce and maintain correct and informative records such as Individual Studbooks, Birth Certificates and Identification, Registrations, Assessment records and Certificates, Breeding and Performance statistics. •To assist in the development and improvement of Australian competitors and competitions in the disciplines of Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing and Showing.

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