Tropical Coast Western Performance Club Inc

🌟 TCWPC Novice Division – Your Next Step in the Journey! 🌟

The TCWPC Novice Division at Tropical Coast Western Performance Club is designed for riders and horses who are progressing from Newcomer, or for those coming from other disciplines who have some show experience but aren’t quite ready for AQHA Open classes just yet 🐴

This club‑specific division gives you the chance to build skills, gain confidence, and experience a wider range of events while still enjoying a supportive, learning‑focused environment.

✅ Key things to know:
➡ Offered across all TCWPC events
➡ Open to any horse, any age, any breed
➡ Horse/rider combination must not have won an AQHA Open class
➡ Win 3 Novice classes in the same event (across 3 shows) and you’ll move up to TCWPC Open for that event.

👗 Dress Code:
➡ Long pants, long sleeve shirt, hat or helmet, and leather boots
➡ Youth riders (under 18) must wear a helmet

🪶 Gear Requirements:
➡ English, western, or stock/fender saddles all permitted
➡ Any AQHA / HSAA legal bit (snaffle or curb) is permitted - and you can ride two handed in a curb if needed.
➡ You can stay in the same attire for all classes — mix and match as needed

💡 Is this division for you?
✔ You’ve progressed from Newcomer but aren’t ready for Open yet
✔ You’ve competed in other disciplines and want to step into Western Performance without starting at Newcomer
✔ Your horse is green to AQHA‑style events, even if you have experience
✔ You want a welcoming space to grow before tackling Open classes

If that sounds like you, the TCWPC Novice Division is the perfect place to continue building your partnership and showing confidence in the ring 💙

📸 Photo Credit – Der Stoep Photography

📣EXCITING ANNOUCEMENT!

We are thrilled to welcome back Sam from as the official photographer for the 2026 RAMCON Building Services North QLD Championship Show.

Sam has supported our TCWPC Signature Event from its beginning, and we are absolutely excited she is travelling up this way to support us again.

WHOO HOO!

Don't forget that Sam also does portrait and family photography sessions - reach out to Sam now and you might be lucky to grab a session while she is in the area!

Check out her beautiful photo gallery here ⬇️
️https://www.vanderstoepphotography.com/

It's a wrap 🤩

Thank you to each of you who came along to our Training Day this weekend 🥰

It was great to see both new and familiar faces to learn all about Western Performance and how to set you and your horses up for success in the show ring!

Lots of lessons and laughs along the way - a great, relaxed and fun weekend had by all.

Big thank you to Sheree Hinds for bringing the practice poles along!

We hope to see you all at the 2026 North Queensland Championship Show - and as always, any questions, please PM the Club.

📢 Training Day Format

We have had a few questions on how the weekend will be run.

SATURDAY - 9AM Start.
Tool box talk is first up - safety, expectations and information about who we are.
Then we will cover all the basics of Western Performance events.
We will run through and practice each the events / classes, explain what the rules are, equipment and how they are scored.
There will be a break for lunch, so there will be two sessions (morning and afternoon) and time to ask questions and practice maneuvers and drills - including trail!

SUNDAY - 9AM Start (Finish at 12pm).
Sunday is where we put it all into practice. We will set up show like classes (with patterns) and you will get to practice patterns and scoring for several popular classes.

There is still time to register and come along - please just PM the Club and we will give you the details.

For our Members - this is a free event, Non Members - $20 per rider.

See you all tomrorow!

🚛🐴 Venue Information – TCWPC Training Day 13& 14th June🐴🚛

Just a quick reminder for everyone heading out to the grounds this weekend 👇

🕛 Gates open from 12pm on Friday – plenty of time to get set up and settled in ahead of the weekend!

📣IF YOU WISH TO RIDE ON THE FRIDAY
You are welcome to ride on the Friday afternoon, but you must be a member to do so. Temporary memberships are available for just the Friday - please contact the Club if you wish to ride and are not a financial member of the Club.

THIS IS A BYO EVERYTHING EVENT - the Bluewater Equestrian Grounds are quite a ways out from town so if you are heading out for a day or overnight, please make sure you are well provisioned.

🏕️ Camping Details:
➡Many camping location options available - but you are prohibited to camp along the entry roads or vehicle entry areas.
➡All attendees are asked to remove their rubbish when they leave. The Club will be charged for any rubbish left behind so we appreciate your support in removing your own.
➡No powered sites available
➡Camping amenities (Toilet / Shower) are near the main arena
➡Generators welcome!

🐎 Yards:
➡The facility has some covered yards (approx. 12)- though they are maintained by the council and the TCWPC holds no responsibility as to the condition. If you choose to use them, you do so at your own risk. First in, best dressed – please be mindful of others when choosing your space.
➡There are various taps located around the venue, but the Club does not provide hoses. Please bring your own.
➡Portable yards - tape or panels - are welcomed.
➡ ALL manure, hay and rubbish MUST to be cleaned up prior to departure - please see Kerryn (our President) for where this is to be placed.

Looking forward to a great weekend of learning and fun with everyone – safe travels and we’ll see you there! 🤠

📸Photo Credit Van Der Stoep Photography

Thank you for all your support and understanding while the TCWPC Committee pivots into holding a TCWPC Training Day this weekend!

We are looking forward to a great weekend of learning the fundamentals of Western Performance Showing - and we are lucky enough to have a HSAA Judge supporting us over the weekend to run through what to expect in the show ring.

💥As a thank you to those who have supported us - this event is FREE for all TCWPC Members.

For those Non-Members and guests who wish to come along - the fee is $20 per rider (regardless of age).

For our members - All we ask is that you please PM the Club to confirm your attendance.

For Non-Members - you will need to complete a temporary membership form for the weekend - and the $20 fee can be paid in advance or on the day. Please contact the Club ([email protected]) and we will send the forms and banking details out to you.

See you there!

News #

The TCWPC Commitee has had to make the tough call to cancel our upcoming B Class Western Horse Show.

This decision was made due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

All nominations will be refunded will be issued a as soon as we can.

All is not lost....and to give thanks to all those who support us, the TCWPC Committee will now be holding a Training Weekend instead - which will be free for all TCWPC Members and for NON Members at a cost of $20.

More details and information about how to come along will be updated soon.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you at the training weekend for some practice and learning fun!

⏰1 WEEK LEFT TO NOMINATE!!!⏰

Nominations for the TCWPC WESTERN HORSE B SHOW close Wednesday 10th June.

This your chance to support our 2026 North QLD Championship Show and come and have some fun showing all things Western Performance!


➡ENTER HERE
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🌟 TCWPC Newcomer Division – "It's my first (or second) Rodeo!" 🌟

The Newcomer division at Tropical Coast Western Performance Club is designed especially for riders who are brand new to the western horse show ring and want a supportive, confidence‑building place to begin their journey 🐴

This club‑specific division is ideal for youth and adult riders who are still learning the ropes of western performance showing, as well as horses who are green to the show environment.

In Newcomer, classes are structured to help you settle in, learn, and enjoy the experience without pressure.

✅ Key things to know:
➡ Classes are split between Youth and Adult riders
➡ Offered across all events
➡ Open to any horse, regardless of age, breed, or registration
➡ Designed for riders who have not previously competed or have limited exposure to showing

👗 Dress Code:
➡ Long pants, long sleeve shirt, hat or helmet, and leather boots
➡ Youth riders (under 18) must wear a helmet

🪶 Gear Requirements:
➡ English, western, or stock/fender saddles all permitted
➡ Any AQHA / HSAA legal bit (snaffle or curb) is permitted - and you can ride two handed in a curb if needed.
➡ You can stay in the same attire for all classes — mix and match as needed

💡 Is this division for you?
✔ You’re attending your first or second western performance show
✔ I can comfortably walk, jog and lope (canter) my horse
✔ You want a relaxed, encouraging class to build confidence
✔ Your horse is new to showing and needs exposure

If that sounds like you, the Newcomer division is the perfect place to start your TCWPC journey in a friendly, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere 💙

📸 Photo Credit – Lucky Shot Photography