12/29/17
CHANGES MADE TO ARABIAN BREEDERS SWEEPSTAKES PROGRAM
New changes have taken place in the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Program, providing additional opportunities for you to receive payout:
Increased payout in the ABS Yearling classes at Canadian and Sport Horse Nationals. All Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Yearling Sweepstakes classes will now receive $10,000 per class. Payout will be issued to all Top Ten, regardless of the number of entries. The only qualifications for this class is that the yearling is nominated as a Breeding Entry. The ABS Yearling classes at U.S. Nationals still require a Top Ten placing from a Regional ABS Yearling class from one of the 18 Regional Championships.
ABS Green Horse Championship -- Starting with the 2018
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12/12/17
REMINDER: STALLION REPORTS DUE BY DEC. 31
The Arabian Horse Association reminds members that Stallion Reports must be postmarked by December 31 of each breeding year in order to avoid late fees. The association requires a Stallion Report for all U.S.-registered Purebred Arabian stallions bred to all U.S.-registered Purebred Arabian mares (including those owned by the member).
Click here to download the report template. Members also may send the reports in via mail, email or fax at 303-696-4599.
For any questions or assistance, contact a Registry Service Representative at 303-696-4500.
-- via AHA
12/08/17
CALL TO ACTION: AHA ASKS MEMBERS TO COMPLETE SURVEY ON ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAMS
The Awards Committee is asking for Arabian Horse Association members to take a few minutes to complete a survey regarding the Achievement Award Programs. This survey will be open until February.
To fill out the survey, please click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSMN8XV.
-- via AHA
11/21/17
AHYA ANNOUNCES 2017 "YOUTH OF THE YEAR" AWARD WINNER
Arabian Horse Association youth members are anything but average. The Youth of the Year award honors one outstanding youth member annually. Criteria for this prestigious award is based on his or her academic and community achievements and contributions to the Arabian horse industry, AHA and his or her community.
This year, one candidate distinguished herself, with her passion for the Arabian horse breed, to bring people in the industry together, and above all, her global view and passion for helping others.
AHA is proud to announce Miss Morgan "Danika" Overstreet, from Kent, Wash. as the honored winner of this year's 'Youth o
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11/16/17
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR A 2017/2018 AHA COMMITTEE
Arabian Horse Association Committee sign up is an annual process. Any adult AHA member who will be attending the 2017 Convention and wants to participate as a voting member of a "Tier B" Committee needs to sign up for the committee prior to Convention.
Any member wanting to be on an AHA Committee in 2018 and have his or her name printed in the 2018 Handbook needs to sign up by November 15.
Sign up is available online in the "Members Only" section. Please check your contact information and make sure it is all correct.
-- via AHA
11/16/17
2017 CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The results are in for the Arabian Horse Association's 2017 Club Excellence Award Program. Your efforts to promote the breed and keep your club members active are incredible. AHA's panel of judges selected the following finalists in each of the three categories:
Breed Promotion/Community Involvement:
AHA of San Fernando Valley
Diablo AHA
Wine Country AHA
Club Projects:
Diablo AHA
Wine Country AHA
Membership Recruitment/Retention:
Wine Country AHA
Vancouver Island AHA
Category winners and the Club of the Year will be announced during the President's Banquet at the AHA Convention th
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11/15/17
TIME TO RIDE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Time to Ride is an initiative of the American Horse Council's Marketing Alliance designed to connect new people to horses and grow participation across the entire horse industry. For the second year in a row, the Arabian Horse Association partnered with Time to Ride on its largest program, the Time to Ride Challenge. The Challenge offered $100,000 cash and prizes to the stables, clubs, and businesses who introduced non-riders to horses and riding. AHA offered an additional $5,000 for members of AHA who competed in the Challenge. The Challenge opened on March 1, and took place from May 1 through September 30. Overall, more than 22,152 new people were introduced to horses for the first time through the Challenge.
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11/08/17
AHA ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR 2018 SPORT HORSE NATIONALS
The Arabian Horse Association has announced that due to multiple requests to end Sport Horse Nationals on a Saturday, the show now will be held from Tuesday, September 18-Saturday, September 22, 2018. The move-in date has been moved up as well, to Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 8 a.m.
Please contact Brittney Kaiser at Brittney.kaiser@arabianhorses.org if you have any questions.
-- via AHA
11/02/17
2017 ARABIAN HORSE YOUTH JUDGING CONTEST RESULTS ANNOUNCED
The results are in for the 47th Annual Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, sponsored by Awards Recognition Concepts, and hosted at the 2017 U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show.
This year at the contest in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 27 teams and more than 83 individuals, from all over the country competed on October 27,2017, for their chance at a National title. The youth were asked to judge six performance classes, four halter classes, including Half-Arabians and Purebreds, and present four sets of oral reasons. The classes judged included Ranch Riding, Reining, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Hunter Seat Equitation, Country English Pl
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10/18/17
AHA BOOTH AVAILABLE EARLY AT U.S. NATIONALS
The Arabian Horse Association will be available to provide services at the 2017 U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show beginning on Thursday, October 19. Visit the AHA booth located in the south entrance to the Exchange Center. Members should bring their questions or work and receive a free AHA MEMBER pin.
AHA is there to help members:
Register or transfer their horse.
Submit in-utero nominations to the Sweepstakes Program, Halter Futurities etc.
Purchase or renew an AHA membership - BE ENTERED TO WIN A FREE GIFT (while supplies last).
Look up pedigree, progeny and ownership information on DATASOURCE-get a FREE printout of the
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10/18/17
NOMINATION DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR DISTANCE HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Distance Horse of the Year Award is presented to an Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian horse for outstanding achievements in distance events for the current year. The award recipient is honored by a name plate on the perpetual trophy and listed on the Arabian Horse Association's website.
In addition, the owner of the horse receives a take-home trophy to display. The winner of the award will be chosen at AHA's Annual Convention.
Anyone may nominate a horse for this award by filling out the nomination form and submitting it by November 1. The owner of the horse must be a current AHA member with a Co
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09/26/17
AHA WILL BE AT ARABIAN NATIONAL BREEDER FINALS
The Arabian Horse Association will have a booth at the Arabian National Breeder Finals in Scottsdale, Arizona, September 27-30, 2017.
Come by the AHA booth located on the concourse in the Equidome. AHA is there to help you:
Register or transfer your horse.
Renew your Achievement Award Program.
Purchase or renew your AHA membership.
Look up pedigree, progeny and ownership information on DataSource-get a FREE printout of the pedigree of any registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian.
View/print the accomplishment record of any registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian.
Get assistance with your pending transactions - bring your work to the show.
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09/21/17
ROLEX CENTRAL PARK SHOW CROWNS CHAMPIONS ON FIRST EVENING OF COMPETITION
The fourth annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show (RCPHS) began on Wednesday evening, September 20, in New York City's Wollman Rink with U.S. Open competition celebrating the versatile Arabian. Aljassimya Farm proudly presented the third annual U.S. Open Arabian competition at RCPHS, showcasing the natural beauty and athleticism of one of the world's oldest and most notable breeds.
The Rolex Central Park Horse Show will continue through Sunday, September 24, with four days of multi-discipline equestrian sport highlighting Arabians, jumpers, arena eventing, and hunters, followed by Central Park Family Day presented by Mars, Incorporated, which is free and open to the public. The $216,000 FEI Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Ro
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09/20/17
UPDATE ON EARLY STABLING AT U.S. NATIONALS
Due to ongoing concerns regarding the increased price of early stabling at U.S. Nationals, the U.S. Nationals Show Commission has made the decision to adjust the price of early stabling for this year.
The Show Commission would like to thank exhibitors and trainers for input, and will continue to take further suggestions into consideration.
The Early stabling fees will be charged at U.S. Nationals as followed:
Arrival prior to 7 a.m. on Friday, October 13: $100 per stall for all stalls ordered for stabling and/or set ups.
Friday, October 13: $35/ charged per stalls used.
Saturday, October 14: $20/ charged per stalls used.
Sunday, October 15 - Monday, October 16: $20/ charged per
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09/15/17
DISTANCE NATIONALS EARLY BIRD DRAWING DEADLINE IS SEPT. 18
The Early Bird Drawing deadline is September 18 for Distance Horse National Championships. The show is returning to Steph Teeter's Ranch this year in Oreana, Idaho from October 6-8. We are very excited to have the Appaloosa Horse Club again this Fall, along with the Paso Fino Horse Association as an additional partner.
There are several ride opportunities at the Distance Horse National Championships, including the Arabian Horse Association Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) National Championship starting on October 6; AHA Open CTR; American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC); Open Limited Distance and 50 Mile rides. Rides on October 7 will be the AHA 50-Mile National Championship; Ap
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09/14/17
NATIONAL SHOW HORSE FINALS DRAWS TOP HALF-ARABIAN HORSES TO QUALIFY FOR U.S. NATIONALS
Experience the fun and exciting competition of the National Show Horse (NSH) Finals this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Presented by the National Show Horse Registry, this event kicks off Thursday, September 14, and runs through Saturday, September 16. The Arabian Horse Global Network will livestream the event.
In its 12th consecutive year, the NSH Finals attracts top riders and Half-Arabian horses from across the country to compete in a variety of disciplines, including equitation, driving, three-gaited, Arabian Stake classes, western and hunter pleas
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09/08/17
2017 BREEDING/IN-HAND DIVISION UPDATE FOR U.S. NATIONALS
The Arabian Horse Association has released some information about the 2017 Breeding/In-Hand Division at the US Arabian & Half Arabian National Show, October 20-28, 2017, at Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
From an association email:
"As part of our communication plan for the Breeding/In-Hand Division portion of the show, we would like to give you a bullet point list of items from the Omnibus for your reference:
* Class Procedures - All classes will be judged using the "in-ring" procedures
* Tunnel Access For Trainers - Amateurs will be allowed a handler to walk up the tunnel.
* Bagger - A desig
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09/06/17
AHA BOOTH AVAILABLE IN RALEIGH
The Arabian Horse Association will be available to provide services at the 2017 Sport Horse Nationals beginning on Tuesday, September 5 for members' convenience. Visit the AHA booth located in the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex Concourse, next to the Awards Room.
AHA will be there to help:
Register or transfer a horse.
Submit in-utero nominations to the Sweepstakes Program, Halter Futurities etc.
Purchase or renew an AHA membership (also, be entered to win a free gift!).
Look up pedigree, progeny and ownership information on DATASOURCE. Get a free pedigree printout of a registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian.
View/print
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08/30/17
EVENT UPDATES AT SPORT HORSE NATIONALS
The Arabian Horse Association is returning to the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh, N.C. for the 15th Annual Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. Mark your calendars and join us for this year’s new and exciting classes and events.
There are a couple new classes making their debut at Sport Horse Nationals this year, including Western Dressage Basic, Level 1, and Level 2 Championship! These classes are scheduled for Friday, September 8 at 8 a.m.; Sunday, September 10 at 8 a.m., and Saturday, September 9 at 8 a.m., respectively. Each of these classes will be located in the Dressage Rings.
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08/29/17
US EQUESTRIAN LETTERING PROGRAM UNDERWAY FOR 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR
Even if a junior high or high school athletic program doesn’t have an equestrian team, students still can earn their varsity letter in horse sports, thanks to US Equestrian’s Athlete Lettering Program. The program recognizes and honors equestrians in grades five to 12 for their dedication to equestrian sports. To be eligible, a student must:
Be a US Equestrian member (fan or competing).
Log 100 hours of equestrian activity.
Compete at three competitions of any type or level.
Submit proof of enrollment in school.
The program counts a broad range of equestrian activities toward the 100 hours requirement, including l
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08/28/17
DONATE TO THE USEF EQUINE DISASTER RELIEF FUND TO HELP HORSES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY
Sweeping across the Gulf Coast of Texas as a Category 4 hurricane over the past weekend, Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic flooding has put the Houston and surrounding area equine community in a state of distress. Declared a major disaster and weather event, hundreds of horses and livestock have been affected.
Banding together as a community, emergency rescues, fellow equestrians opening up their barns for shelter and extensive veterinary care has been required over the last several days. As the rain continues to fall, rising flood waters will make extended care for displaced large and small animals on an ongoing need.
Supporting the efforts of emergency response groups and organizations that are helping horses
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08/22/17
PERFORMANCE FUTURITY/MATURITY PROGRAM ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Haven't enrolled in the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program yet? It's not too late. To enroll, complete the National Performance Futurity/Maturity Enrollment Form and submit the form to the Arabian Horse Association office with the appropriate fees. You may also contact the AHA office (303-696-4500, option #4) and enroll over the phone.
Entries postmarked/electronic transaction dated by August 29, 2017, (the original close date of U.S. National entries), will be $890 or $1,190 for Cutting and Reining Classes.
Enrollments into the Performance Futurity/Maturity Pro
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08/18/17
DISTANCE NATIONALS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
The Distance Horse National Championships is returning to Steph Teeter's Ranch this year in Oreana, Idaho from October 6-8, 2017. We are very excited to have the Appaloosa Horse Club again this Fall, along with the Paso Fino Horse Association an additional partner.
There are several ride opportunities at the Distance Horse National Championships, including the Arabian Horse Association Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) National Championship starting on October 6; AHA Open CTR; American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC); Open Limited Distance and 50 Mile rides. Rides on October 7 will be the AHA 50 Mile National Championship; Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride; Paso Fino National Championshi
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08/16/17
U.S. OPEN ARABIAN HORSE SHOW TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Arabian Horses are coming to the Big Apple September 20 and you won't want to miss them. The U.S. Open Arabian Horse Show presented by Aljassimya Farm is during the Fourth Annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 20 in the Wollman Rink placed in the middle of Central Park.
Come watch the beautiful Arabian horses show off their athleticism in various classes ranging from Halter, Western Pleasure, Native Costume and more. Before the start of the show, enjoy the sites of the city skyline and tunes from the band Wonderama.
Tickets are only $50 (plus tax) so get your tickets now at http://bit.ly/2fw6FTT.
-- via Arabian Horse Association
08/16/17
AHA BOOTH PROVIDING SERVICES AT CANADIAN NATIONALS
The Arabian Horse Association is available to provide services at the 2017 Canadian Nationals Arabian Horse Show beginning on Sunday, August 13. Visit the AHA booth located in the Commercial Exhibit Hall. AHA and Tanya McCoy are there to welcome our Canadian Arabian Horse Registry (CAHR) and Arabian Horse Registry (AHR) members. AHA is there to help:
Register or transfer your horse
Submit your in-utero nominations to the Sweepstakes Program, Halter Futurity etc.
Purchase or renew your AHA membership
Look up pedigree, progeny and ownership information on DATASOURCE--get a FREE pedigree printout of a registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian
View/print the accomp
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08/16/17
U.S. NATIONALS ENTRIES DUE AUGUST 29
Entries for the U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, to be held October 20-28, 2017, at Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are due August 29.
For more information on new classes, class changes and theme days, visit https://www.arabianhorses.org/competition/national-events/us-nationals/.
-- via Arabian Horse Association
07/31/17
REMINDER: THIRD PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR FUTURITY/MATURITY PROGRAM IS AUGUST 1
Missed the first and second payments for enrollment in the U.S. Performance Futurity/Maturity Program? It's not too late to enter. Submit a completed National Performance Futurity/Maturity Enrollment Form and a payment of $815 (includes late fees) or $1,115 (includes late fees) for Cutting and Reining Classes. Enrollments must be postmarked by August 1 in order to avoid any additional late fees.
National Performance Futurity/Maturity Enrollment forms can be downloaded from the AHA website.
-- via Arabian Horse Association
07/19/17
AHA BOOTH AVAILABLE EARLY TO PROVIDE SERVICES AT YOUTH NATIONALS
The Arabian Horse Association will be available to provide services at the 25th Annual Youth National Arabian, Half and Anglo-Arabian Horse Show, July 21-29, in Oklahoma City.
Visit the AHA booth located in the Jim Norick Arena, where AHA will help you:
Register or transfer your horse, nominate your horse for the sweepstakes program, etc.
Purchase or renew your AHA membership - get a FREE gift (while supplies last).
Research pedigree, progeny and ownership information on DATASOURCE-get a FREE printout of the pedigree of a registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian.
View/print the accomplishment record of any registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arab
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07/03/17
CALL FOR ACTION: REQUEST FOR HISTORICAL CANADIAN NATIONALS INFORMATION
Because this year will be the 60th anniversary for Canadian Nationals, the Arabian Horse Association would like to have a couple historical posters displayed.
The association is requesting information from members to make Canadian Nationals extra special this year. The show used to be called the "Royal Red." Any information regarding why it was called that would be greatly appreciated.
Members with information about the history of Canadian Nationals, please email Jordan Cannady or call at (303) 696-4557.
-- via AHA
06/22/17
AHA SEEKS INTERN FOR U.S. NATIONALS
The Arabian Horse Association is seeking an individual for an internship position at the 2017 U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from October 9-28, 2017.
The Arabian U.S. Nationals ranks as the most prestigious North American championship in the Arabian show horse industry. Amateur and professional riders or handlers will compete in halter, native costume, reining, working cow, cutting, trail, show hack, sidesaddle, park horse, driving and much more. U.S. Nationals is held at the Tulsa Expo Square from October 20-28 and is known for its grand scale and first-rate horsemanship skills seen at the show.
The show internship position will be a combination of event pla
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06/21/17
REGISTRATION FOR VARIAN WAY WEEKEND NOW OPEN
The First Annual Varian Way Weekend will be held August 5-6, 2017, at Varian Arabians in Arroyo Grande, California.
Activities for the weekend include seminars presented by Ron Copple and Mike Perez; a stallion presentation; a concert by Trinity Seeley; the Varian Arabians Mare Walk; open barn time; and barbecue, and appetizers and wine tasting. The Sheila Varian Museum also will be open for attendees to visit.
For more informationa and to register, visit www.varianarabians.com.
-- via Arabian Horse Association
06/20/17
OM EL ARAB TO HOST "THE CONFORMATION CLINIC" IN JULY
Om El Arab has announced that it will be hosting "The Conformation Clinic," two days of in-depth teaching about Arabian Horse conformation, July 22-23, 2017, in Santa Ynez, California. Clinic fees are $75 for adults, $35 for children 12 and younger, and will include the clinic, clinic packet, live judging and certification.
Participants will learn to correctly assess conformational strengths and weaknesses from head to tail and wither to hoof in an in-depth, hands-on analysis of horse subjects, classroom work, and live judging opportunities. Completion of the clinic and successful passing of the final test will provide attendees with official certification in The Conformation Clinic, and a Certificate of Achievemen
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06/19/17
APAHA YOUTH NATIONALS CLINICS UPDATES
The 14th Annual Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman's Association Youth Nationals Clinics will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017, during the Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The clinics will be in the Performance Arena, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Crystal McNutt will conduct her clinic on Ranch Horse Riding from 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Cheryl Fletcher will conduct her clinic on Hunter Pleasure from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
These clinics are free and open to all who wish to attend. Six participants with their horses may
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06/13/17
CANADIAN NATIONAL ENTRIES DUE JUNE 27
The 60th Annual Canadian National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show will be held August 13-19, 2017, at the Keystone Center in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. The deadline for entries is June 27, and may be done online here.
New classes for 2017 include Greenhawk A/HA/AA Handy Hunter Classic Exhibition; Ranch Horse Riding Open and ATR for both Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian; JTR Reining for both Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian; and the AOTR Reining has been changed to AATR.
Armed Forces Day is Friday, August 18. There will be a special presentation and attendees are encouraged to wear red in support of the troops.
For more information, visit here.
-- via AHA
06/09/17
SPORT HORSE NATIONALS ENTRIES DUE JULY 18
The 15th Annual Sport Horse National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show will be held September 5-10, 2017, at the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina. Entries for the show are due July 18, and may be done online.
Updates and additions to classes for the show in 2017 include: Western Dressage Basic and Level 1 classes are now National Championships; Western Dressage Level 2 Championships have been added; and Sport Horse Under Saddle Open and ATR have been split into Hunter-Type and Dessage-Type for both Arabian & Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian.
Visit www.arabianhorses.org/competition/national-events/sport-horse-nationals/ for more information.
-- via AHA
06/07/17
MOVE-IN DATE FOR YOUTH NATIONALS IS JULY 17
Exhibitors will be permitted to move in for Youth Nationals 2017 on July 17 at noon (12 p.m.).
Barn Office Hours are Monday, July 17, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tuesday, July 18, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.; and Wednesday through Saturday, July 19-29, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Please visit the Youth Nationals homepage to get any other information for the show.
-- via AHA
05/31/17
REMINDER: YOUTH NATIONALS ENTRIES DUE JUNE 6
The Arabian Horse Association has announced that online entry is now open for the 25th Annual Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, to be held July 22-29, 2017, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Entries are due June 6.
New classes have been added to the show schedule, including Ranch Horse Riding JTR for both Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian; and Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian JTR Select classes that are now split by age:
Country English Pleasure JTR Select 13-&-Under, and 14-18
Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 13-&-Under, and 14-18
Western Pleasure JTR Select 13-&-Under, and 14-18
Other events at th
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05/30/17
REGION 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING SOON
The Region III Arabian Championship Horse Show will be held July 7-12, 2017, at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, California. Last-chance qualifying classes will be July 7-8, and the championships will be July 9-12.
The show's premium book, which includes the entry form and all additional information, is now available at www.arabian3.org. For more information, contact Sharon Richards, show secretary, at sharon789@yahoo.com.
Also available on the website is information for the Region III Sport Horse Pre-Show and Region III Sport Horse Championship Show, to be held July 13-16, 2017, at the same location. Contact Rita Mason, show manager, at fadaar@aol.com, for more information.
-- via AHA
05/16/17
DAILY HAPPENINGS PLANNED AT YOUTH NATIONALS
#ahaYNL17 and the 25th anniversary of Youth Nationals is right around the corner, and the Arabian Horse Association is gearing up for an exciting week of activities! Mark your calendars now; you don't want to miss out!
Thursday, July 20
Fourteenth Annual APAHA Clinics Combined with Stan Morey's Judging School, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
AHYA Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, July 21:
AHYA Convention 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
AHYA Committee Meetings 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
NEW! AHYA Dance and Ice Cream Social 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
sponsored by Jim and Christy Egan & RESULTS
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05/12/17
YOUTH NATIONALS ENTRIES DUE JUNE 6
The Arabian Horse Association has announced that online entry is now open for the 25th Annual Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, to be held July 22-29, 2017, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Entries are due June 6.
New classes have been added to the show schedule, including Ranch Horse Riding JTR for both Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian; and Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian JTR Select classes that are now split by age:
Country English Pleasure JTR Select 13-&-Under, and 14-18
Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 13-&-Under, and 14-18
Western Pleasure JTR Select 13-&-Under, and 14-18
Other events at th
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05/10/17
CALL TO ACTION: MAY IS ARABIAN HORSE MONTH
May is the month of the Arabian horse, and the Arabian Horse Association is challenging its members to get involved in an outreach event that showcases and brings awareness to the Arabian horse breed. If you, your club or you and a group of Arabian horse enthusiasts need outreach ideas, take a look at the association's Marketing Toolkit.
Not only can you be involved in a nation-wide effort, but you can win a $50 Visa gift card, be showcased in the association's publication and on AHA's social media platforms by participating in the Arabian Horse Month Challenge. Check out challenge details by clicking
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05/09/17
US EQUESTRIAN NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2018 U.S. SADDLE SEAT WORLD CUP TEAM SELECTION TRIALS
Applications are now being accepted for consideration to participate in the 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials.
The selection trials will be held at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, December 1-2, 2017. A riders' meeting/draw will be held the evening of Friday, December 1, and the selection trials will take place on Saturday, December 2, with team member announcements that evening.
The World Cup is a bi-annual competition that originated in the early 1980s with an informal exchange of saddle seat riders in the United States and South Africa, and was named the Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup in 1992. Originally, a three-gaited saddle seat Equitation showcase, it has expanded to include a
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05/01/17
AHA MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION OPEN
The Arabian Horse Association is seeking a full-time, marketing and communications specialist based in Aurora, Colorado.
General responsibilities include overseeing AHA’s communication, media relations, public relations, social media and video promotional efforts; videoing and conducting interviews for daily updates at national events; working in a team environment, conceives and creates specific messages for AHA’s audiences; and coordinating workflow to ensure necessary functions are performed to meet department and association goals.
Core competencies for this position include: excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; solid project management skills; competency of functional writing skil
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04/25/17
CALL TO ACTION: COMPLETE ALL NATIONAL SHOW ENTRIES ONLINE
Arabian Horse Association members now can do all their AHA National Shows entries online.
It is easy to do and members won't have to waste money on postage, hassle with sending in photo copies of membership/competition cards, and/or worry about of everything arriving on time to the AHA office. To access online entries, log in with a member ID and password on the member sign-in page. The national show entries are located on the left task bar under AHA Events.
During entry registration time, the AHA Office becomes very busy processing all of the entries. To help alleviate this busy time, online entries are a great help and save time. The earlier members complete their on
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04/24/17
AHYA RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
This year, the Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Trails West, two-horse, slant load trailer, donated in part by Trails West Trailers. As one of the AHYA's largest fundraisers of the year, this year's raffle item provides a safe an functional way to get your Arabian horse wherever they need to go, in style! This 2017 Adventure MX two-horse, bumper pull includes:
Steel frame with aluminum skin
Head side drop down feed windows
Tail side sliding windows
Rubber wall mats
6'9" wide, 7' tall
4-wheel electric brakes
Easy lube hubs
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04/21/17
DISTANCE NATIONALS UPDATES
The Arabian Horse Association has announced that Distance Nationals is going back to Steph Teeter's Ranch in Oreana, Idaho, October 6-8, 2017. This year's event adds the Paso Fino Horse Association and the return of the Appaloosa Horse Club. These organizations have decided to partner with the AHA in holding their National Championship Rides in conjunction with the AHA Distance National Championship Rides.
There are several ride opportunities at the Distance Horse National Championships starting on October 6 with the AHA Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) National Championship, AHA Open CTR, AHA/American E
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04/19/17
AHC'S SECOND QUARTER WEBINAR TO BE HELD IN MAY
On May 15th at 3 p.m. ET, the American Horse Council (AHC), will host its second quarterly webinar for 2017 “Tips to Growing Your Equine Business.”
The featured speaker will be Elisabeth McMillan, CEO at EquestrianProfessional.com. She will speak on “How to Write a Marketing Plan in 7 Seconds,” as well as give a brief social media “boot camp” for those looking to boost their social media presence for their business. Ms. McMillan has a lifetime of experience directly in the horse business and is supported by a team of top-notch experts and regular contributors to the EquestrianProfessional.com site.
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04/18/17
AHC ANNOUNCES PANEL SPEAKERS FOR NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM
The American Horse Council (AHC) has announced that speakers for the Research and Youth Panels at the upcoming National Issues Forum, sponsored by Luitpold Animal Health, have been set. The AHC’s Annual Meeting & National Issues Forum takes place from June 11-14 at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington, DC.
“We are excited to hear what research projects are currently underway that could be of great benefit to the equine industry as a whole,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “Additionally, it will be welcoming to hear the thoughts and ideas from the next generation of leaders in the horse industry on what we can do to continue to create new opportunities and grow the industry we all love.
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04/17/17
REGION 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION
The Region 2 Championships will be held June 20-25 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California. Entries close May 30. This is the last chance to qualify for Youth Nationals on the West Coast, and because of that, there are a lot of youth classes!
The premium is available on the Region 2 website, www.ahareg2.org. For more information, contact show secretary Sharon Richards at sharon789@yahoo.com, or show manager Penny Wardlaw at phwardlaw@aol.com.
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04/13/17
WILD CARD REINING CHALLENGE TO BE HELD IN MAY
The Wild Card Reining Challenge will be held May 24-27, 2017, at the South Point Casino, Hotel & Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Entry and stall deadline is April 23.
The Wild Card Reining Challenge includes:
$65,000 Added 4-Year-Old Futurity
$40,000 Added 4-Year-Old Stakes
SmartPak Non Pro Maturity, including Arabian and Half-Arabian division
2 slates of NRHA ancillary divisions/Desert Reining Horse Association Affiliate Qualifiers
NARHA Arabian and Half-Arabian World Championships Qualifier
World Para Reining
The show also is a USEF Qualifier for the 2017 FEI Open World Reining Championships, 2018 World Equestrian Games, 2017 FEI Jr./Yr. Worl
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