Presidents

President - Studbook, International Director

Kim Johnson

President - Studbook, International Director

With nearly 40 years of involvement in the Australian Quarter Horse Association, I’ve proudly served as a Director for the past eight years, including time as President. I’ve also held key roles overseeing the Stud Book and Youth portfolios and have represented AQHA internationally, keeping members connected to global developments.

My husband Fred and I run a Quarter Horse stud and breeding farm on 200 acres in Locksley, Victoria, with a strong focus on the cutting industry. Breeding and promoting quality Quarter Horses has been a lifelong passion, and our family is deeply involved in the industry. Two of our three grown children are involved in training, breeding, and competition, one in the Pleasure arena and the other in Cutting. We’re also proud grandparents to four wonderful grandsons.

The future of AQHA is full of opportunity, and I’m excited to continue supporting the growth and diversity of Quarter Horse competition in Australia and beyond.

E: kim@aqha.com.au   P: 0427 667 886

 

History of Presidents 

Peter L Baillieu* 1964 - 1968
S.Baillieu Myer* 1968 - 1971
F.Martin Lemann* 1971 - 1974
Samuel C.Horden* 1974 - 1976
Robert H. Baldwin* 1976
William B. Long* 1976 - 1979
Robert Graham 1979 - 1980
William B.Long* 1980 - 1981
Henry T.Irwin III* 1981 - 1982 
T.H. O'Hanlon  1983 - 1984
J.A. McLachlan 1985 - 1986
Sunny Johnson* 1987 - 1988
Brian D. Hooper 1988 - 1989 
Noel Peachey 1989 - 1991
Brian D. Hooper 1991 - 1992
Jan Miller* 1992 - 1995
Bernard McAneney* 1995 - 1997 
Linda Vandenbosch 1997 - 1998
Peter J Bellden 1998 - 1999
Paul Lorimer  1999 - 2000
Simon Myers* 2000 - 2001
Robert H. Baldwin* 2001 - 2003
Peter J Bellden 2003 - 2006 
Greg Watson  2006 - 2007
Harry van Dyk 2007 - 2010
Peter J Bellden 2010 - 2013
Pauline Stuart-Fox 2013 - 2015
Peter J Bellden 2015 - 2017
Kim Johnson 2017 - 2018
Carol Ricketts 2018 - 2021
Kim Johnson 2021 - 2022
Carol Ricketts 2022 - 2023
Ricky Glen 2023 - 2026
Kim Johnson 2026 -
* Deceased