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Region 2
The Rancho California and San Joaquin Valley Arabian Spring Show Region 1 and 2 qualifier and Region 2 Sport Horse and Dressage Championships will be held in Burbank, CA at LAEC March 23 - 26. Contact Nancy Goertzen for more information at
[email protected].
The Region 2 Spring Qualifying show will be held in Santa Barbara May 6 - 7. Contact Nancy Goertzen for more information at
[email protected].
Region 2 Championship show will be held June 20 - 25, in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA. Judged have been selected and the schedule is being finalized. Come have some fun in the Sun!!! Contact Sharon Richards, show secretary for more information:
[email protected]
The Golden Empire Arabian Horse Society is holding their annual Spring Dressage March 19 show in Bakersfield, CA. Contact Susan Pugh at 661-303-9219.
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Region 3
Mother Lode Arabian Horse Association is having it's 38th annual FUZZY WUZZY Open Schooling Show for all breeds on Sunday, March 19th at the LOOMIS BASIN HORSEMAN'S ARENA.. We are giving Show Hi-Point silver buckle awards for Sr. Amateur and Jr. Riders who finish with most points. We are also having a raffle and silent auction, as well as vendors and a food concession. Our judge is Gretchen McDaniel, Multi Breed Large R Judge. This year we are adding Ranch Horse Pleasure as well as our fuzziest pony and horse contest and the stick horse contest for children 6 and under. Show office opens at 7 am with classes starting at 8 am. If you have questions, Cheryl Hansen is the show manager at 916-202-7851 (Rain date April 9, 2017) HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
Thank you,
Sue Rich
President, MLAHA
Arabian Racing is a strong force in Region 3. Cory Soltau reports that Region 3 has the most races of all the Regions. This year there will be awarded over $150,000 in purse money awarded in Region 3. A racing schedule will be listed on the Region 3 Website.
Red Bluff AHA held their first winter horse show. RBAHA used the ODS system. Many thanks to those who supported the show. A 40% increase in entries was encouraging. Providing a show in January seemed to be of interest to trainers and exhibitors. This year the show was open to Arabians, Half-Arabian AND all other breeds. This inclusion of other breeds was an excellent way for people who had other breeds to see the Arabian in all their versatility. Cow classes were part of the schedule as were Halter, Hunter. English, Native Costume, Western. ATR and Youth classes were part of the schedule. The weather was typical winter, rainy and sunny. With covered arenas, the show was kept on schedule. Again many thanks to all who supported the show, worked the show and made it successful. Looking forward to 2018 and another January Show.
Wine Country Arabian Horse Association will have a booth and our youth members will be doing a Native Costume Demonstration at the Hoofbeats in the Vineyard Event being held April 29th. This benefits the Santa Rosa JC and Equi-Ed. For more information visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1247480.
Our youth will also be participating in the local Sebastopol Apple Blossom Parade which is April 22. We also have Dressage Schooling shows and Clinics and trail rides planned. For more information visit www.winecountryarabians.com.
Gold Coast is holding an all breed schooling show March 26 at Thornson's Arena in San Martin.
Thornson's has 2 large covered arenas so the show is on rain or shine. Let's hope for sunshine. Anyone wanting class list or info can contact me at
[email protected]
, 408 848-1390 or go to our website.
Golden Gate AHA is holding their annual show in Santa Rosa, CA. The dates are April 1-2, 2017. The judge will be Christie Hart. Please Contact the show secretary [email protected] for more information.
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Region 5
AHA Region 5 Northwest EquestFest a Home Run!
Region 5 hosted their second Northwest EquestFest, an event that is a part of their mini convention series that the region has been hosting for the past 10 years. This year the event moved to the Tacoma Convention Center, allowing to bring 12 lecturers on various equine topics to the community for free. Speakers included a leadership coach, three veterinarians that discussed nutrition, emergency care and lameness, local trainers/judges discussing equitation, equine insurance, equine law, desensitizing your horse, rider fitness, braiding, ranch pleasure, and much more!
Multiple sponsors made this year's event a huge success, including a goody bag and vendor row by Reber Ranch and lecture room sponsor Evergreen Equine and Maria Danieli Real Estate. Lunch brought a fashion show sponsored by Dave Smith Motors, featuring attire from many of our vendors including fun ideas of what to wear to the barn for practice along with trends in all the Arabian classes. This event drew not just Arabian Horse Region 5 members, but also 4-H members, Pony Club, other breed competitors, and people just starting out in the horse world. Region 5 provided an Arabian Horse Association booth displaying pictures of our versatile horses competing in a multitude of disciplines. Tables of donated silent auction items from local and national businesses ran down the length of the hall, garnering attention from many attendees. This year the event was also opened up to 30 vendors, allowing attendees to shop for anything horse related from show gear to jewelry and information on breed associations and both local and national magazines.
The evening came to a close with our Region 5 Arabian Horse Awards Banquet. Awards were given out to the winners of the Arabian Horse Region 5 High Point Program. Each Champion received a perpetual trophy, bridle bag and Champion ribbon, Reserve Champion received a tote bag and ribbon, and ribbons were given through tenth place. The winners of the Region 5 Arabian Horse Open Show High Point Program also received their awards that night. This program recognizes people that show their Arabians and Half Arabians in open shows, promoting our versatile breed throughout the greater equine community. Special awards were also presented: A Youth and Adult Volunteer of the Year as well as a Sportsmanship award. Recipients were Bonny Braden, Julie Karnath, Rihanna Anderson and Presley Cole and Sportsmanship awards recipients were Rihanna Anderson and Alicia Garret.
The highlight of the night might have been Ron Copple Jr and Michael Wheilhan speaking on their involvement with the Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund. This introduced the organization to everyone in attendance, and gave them the chance to raise money for a wonderful cause. Our AHDF Cake Auction raised $3,247.70. Additionally our silent auction items raised $845 for the Region 5 Youth and $1,984 that will be split between the AHDF, Region 5 Youth, and Little Bit, a local therapeutic riding center.
A huge thanks to all those who attended, sponsored, and presented. Not to be forgotten - a special thank you to our amazing master of ceremonies Ian Sage!
This event would not have been possible without the wonderful committee of: Michelle Pease Paulsen, Carrie Olson, Shannon Bedell, Joyce Thomas, and Pat Hough.
We also want to thank Coral Link Photography for taking wonderful photos throughout the day and the evening ceremony.
Winner of the 2016 PRAHA Scholarship
PRAHA Youth Scholarship Program Application
My name is Morgan Danika Overstreet and I have been riding horses since I was 6 years old. As I am currently 15, that means I have spent more than half my life dedicating myself to my involvement as an equestrian and their industry. I have spent most of my equine career involved with Arabian horses. Through AHA I found that not only was this breed graceful and versatile, but so were their owners. I learned how I can help to empower others through horses and improved upon my ability to lead people through something I am passionate about.
As for my involvement with AHA this year I am the current Region 5 Youth Co-Director. I put a lot of time into this position both before and during my term. Alongside with being a Director I was a member of the Region 5 National Judging Team where I competed at nationals and received 6th in the performance section.
I am an involved member with PRAHA and have helped out at several shows, a task I greatly enjoy. When it comes to local clubs I am very involved with my High School's Key Club, a club structured around community service and bettering the lives of others. Through Key Club I have greatly grown as a leader and public speaker. I have served on the officer board this past year as the clubs Bulletin Editor. I also am a Microsoft Student Ambassador in which I help to empower the youth in my community through technology.
As an ambassador I have been participating in many activities such as an elementary outreach program in which we teach coding to elementary students. I am also a member of my school's Girls Honor Club.
Through these clubs I have had the ability to participate in many different community service events. Such events include working with NW Harvest, an organization that packages food and sends it to different Food Banks around Kent. I was also an active volunteer at Aegis, an assisted living home for those who have Dementia. I have done several other forms of community service throughout my High School years, especially in the horse world.
Last year I attended most every Region 5 show and volunteered my time to help make things run as smoothly as I could for those who were running it. I also recently attended the Scottsdale Arabian Horseshow and volunteered at the AHYA Booth for 8 hours. I have a great passion for volunteering and I hope in the future to be able to help others globally.
A personal story of mine that I cherish greatly is what led me to starting up horseback riding lessons when I was little. My parents decided to write on 3 empty Gatorade bottles one of the following activities, "swimming, horseback riding, dance." They then covered up these labels with tape so I couldn't tell which bottle was labeled with what activity. After each time I completed a chore I got to put 1 M&M in the bottle of my choosing, at the end of the month we would see which bottle had the most M&M's and the activity the bottle was labeled with was the activity I was to take up. I, being a rebellious little child snuck into the kitchen one night and checked to see which bottle was labeled"horseback riding." I then made sure this was the bottle with the most M&M's, and so my career as an equestrian begins!
My GPA my 9th grade year was a 4.0 and as of this past semester my GPA is a 3.944. As of right now my primary interests are in International Business Management, Equine Business Management or Equine Science. I also find great interest in Marine Biology and things related to animals. I do not have a specific school as of right now to be attended, but it has been a goal of mine for a while now to attend Stanford. If I win this scholarship I will apply it to furthering my education in both the equine and outside industries.
Thank you for considering me for this scholarship,
Morgan Danika Overstreet.
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Region 8
The "Thunder for Humanity" project has made good progress in a very short time. Sharon Magness Blake announced the project to the public in a recent news release. She has chosen an artist and the sculpture will be shipped to him directly. Our main goal is to generate interest in this project and the upcoming auction for the soon to be announced charity. The Region 8 "Thunder for Humanity" committee is working closely with AHA, Sharon and Ann Judge. All is going well and we look forward to the unveiling in the not too distant future.
Applications for the Burr Betts Scholarship are due April 1, 2017. The application is on the Region 8 website or please contact Rusty Cook at
[email protected].
Region 8 Youth competed in the Regional Youth Tournament program for the first time in a number of years. Three teams participated and did very well. I would like to congratulate Champion 5 Bit Team, coached by Kelly Meyer. Reserve Champion Platinum Performers, coached by Mariah Wilson and Top Five Mariah's Minions, coached by Mariah Wilson. Great job! Thank you for representing Region 8.
Mark Goff
AHA Region 8 Director
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Region 9
2017 MayFest Challenge
Mark your calendars for the 2017 MayFest Challenge, held
May 5-7, 2017
at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX. Come and show at the facility where the Region 9 Championships are held!! Premium will be posted in late March at
www.NTAHC.com
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Region 12
The Region 12 Championship Show is just around the corner! Here are some highlights and news for exhibitors:
The dates of our show are May 8-13, 2017. The prize list will be available online shortly.
*PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT PRINTING AND MAILING THE PRIZE LIST THIS YEAR. IT IS ONLINE ONLY!!!
- Our judges in Reeves will be Bruce McCrea, Ann Judge, and Donnie Bullock. Our judges in Sutherland will be Cindy Canace, Nicki Vogel, Katie Young and Alison Wicks-Swift
- We are offering the Egyptian halter classes again this year and they will be held in the Beef and Dairy Arena.
- We are adding Ranch Riding to the class schedule. There is a lot of interest in this new class.
- The Exhibitors' Party will be held on Saturday night in the Patron's Lounge. Everyone welcome! Open bar and food!
- The Third Annual Chili Cook Off is scheduled for Friday afternoon. Bring your Crock Pots! $1000 in Prizes! Blind tasting and judged again by local Perry officials.
- Markel is sponsoring coffee and donuts each morning in Sutherland. They are also sponsoring a Wine and Cheese event before the Musical Freestyle competition in Sutherland.
- Professional photographer, Scott Trees, is offering a free clinic on how to take better pictures and videos of your horse. More details to follow.
- Our Region 12 Annual Meeting will be held on Monday at 5:00 in the Patron's Lounge, followed by a Welcome Party in the same location. Catered with great hors d'oeuvres!
- The Spotlight Futurity Auction will be held on Thursday of the show
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Region 13
Region 13 is offering many wonderful shows for exhibitors and spectators, these are the approved shows as of February, 12th. 2017.
March 31 - April 2, 2017 Arabian Springfest I B Concurrent
May 4 - 7, 2017 61st Michigan All Arab A Concurrent
May 4 - 7, 2017 61st Michigan All Arab B Concurrent
June 2 - 4, 2017 Showtime 2017 A Concurrent
June 10 - 11, 2017 Medallion II B Concurrent
June 15 - 18, 2017 Hoosier Horse Classic
June 16 - 18, 2017 Region 13 DRSG/SH offsite Championships
June 21, 2017 Region 13 Pre-show A Concurrent
June 21, 2017 Region 13 Pre-show B Concurrent
(A & B Pre-show judges: Michael Grimm & Marjorie Carr)
June 22 - 25, 2017 Region 13 Championships (Judges: Laura Gault, Terry Homes,
Lisa Corbin)
July 29, 2017 AHAM Summer ODS I
July 30, 2017 AHAM Summer ODS II
Go to the AHA or Region 13 Webpage to view current shows approved and information for prize lists via mail, or to view show information online.
Region 13 Pre-show and Championship prize lists should be online the end of February.
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Region 15
Region 15 Qualifiying Shows:
PA Arabian Games I & II will be held June 23-25, 2017, at Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall, PA. This includes a day of clinics with Wendy Gruskieciwz plus over fences, sport horse, dressage and western dressage, and a full slate of halter and performance classes. Double Region 15 Qualifier.
Eastern Arabian Horse Show & East Coast Championships will be held on August 3-6, 2017, at the
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA. There will be a one day Pre-Show followed by three days of Regional Level Classes. Region 15's show is the Last Regional Show to get qualified for US Nationals and Sport Horse Nationals.
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Region 17
There's a lot happening throughout Region 17!
First off, for those of you who might have missed this at AHA Convention. Region 17 and 18 delegates got together and present Past President Cynthia Richardson with an assorted basket of Canadian goods.
Regional Meeting
The Regional meeting will be held March 18, 2017 in Leduc, Alberta at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel. For information about the meeting agenda or hotel rates, please check the Region 17 Webpage (under Events). All members are welcomed to attend as we will be discussing the Region 17 show, developing the 2017 Regional Budget and many other things.
Region 17 Championship Show
will be held July 25 - 29, 2017 at Stampede Park, Calgary, Ab.
Main ring judges are: Michael Damianos, Sherry Odom and Rebecca Fleck.
The Region 17 show is known for being a fun show, so we are hoping many of you will consider attending. For our American friends, remember that the American dollar is to your advantage by about 30% right now!!!
Besides the championships classes there are also:
- Dog races
- Youth activities
- And - new this year - ranch riding classes
Region 17 Select Stallion Auction
is back and ready to wow you! Stallions will be added to the Nominated Sires listings as all of the requirements are met. Bidding opens April 1, 2017. Check out the fresh new website - and check back often!
Club and Member News:
All Arabian Horse Association of BC (AAHABC)
congratulates our Club's Top Ten Finalists for the APAHA and AHT Readers' Choice Awards. We are a Club with just over 130 members and we are very proud to have 5 of our horses/riders as contenders. Congratulations to Lorne Robertson, Ashley Lauren Toye and Natalie Alves for being recognized in their categories. Plus O Lordy and Obsidian Knight, who are owned by Club members, and contenders in their categories. In addition, 2 STLA locally bred horses are also finalists.
We are looking forward to our May Annual Banquet at our first competition of the year. Come and get qualified.
We are pleased to announce that the Region 17 Championship Show will be located at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia in July 2018.
2017 Barn Stomp
Last year a small group of Region 17 members brainstormed an event to beat the dulldroms of winter and to raise funds for fun events at the Region 17 Championship show. Spearheaded by Kathy Padgham and Kerri Buksa the event was a great success. And so, the 2nd Annual Barn Stomp event will be held in conjunction with the Region 17 Regional meeting in March. All proceeds go to the Region 17 Show for fun events and cash prizes.
Live band entertainment, a 10 pm lunch, and door prizes will be offered, all for $25 (Canadian which is like $18 American - what a deal).
After the reports of the success of last years event, Saskatchewan member Dee Lyke is also putting on a hall party the weekend before and proceeds are also going to the show in July.
There's a contest between the Alberta and Saskatchewan events, whoever loses has to wear a "special" outfit for a whole day at the show.
Vancouver Island Arabian Horse Association (VIAHA)
recently held the annual awards banquet. Of special note was that a group of 3 members won the AHA Non-Recognized Division.
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VI Riders
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Kaitlyn Champoux,
Maddy Vander Kuyl and
Olwyn Parkinson,
coached by Edwina McDonald (not in photo)
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Recognized Division: Aurora Blues - Saylin Sharpe, Kaitlin Payne, Kyla Nadeau, Kasydi Mack, Grace Kruger and Alana McLaughlin
coached by Linda Sharpe
And finally. Show season is soon upon us.
The BC Half Arabian Show will be held Aprpil 14 - 16 in Langley, BC
The AAHABC show will be held May 4 - 7.
Entries for the Equestrian Canada Horse of the Year, Saddle Seat Rider must be into Terry Johnson (Regional Director) or Jill Barton by February 24, 2017.
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Region 18
EVENTS IN REGION 18 OFFER GREAT FUN, MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND ECONOMICAL COSTS!
April 29-30, Milestone Spring Show
, Campbellville, ON, offers a full array of Dressage, Hunter Over Fences and Sport Horse classes. Indoor stabling & arena with many outdoor arenas. Contact Cheryl Smith-Ehrlick,
[email protected]
905-854-0762
May 13, AHAEC Pro-Am Show
, Hamilton, ON, offers a wide variety of halter & performance classes. Great show at a wonderful facility offering indoor arenas & stabling. Judge-Shirley Arndt Contact Danielle Donald,
[email protected]
905-813-9308
June 17, Tulip Festival
, Richmond, ON, multi-breed format offering halter, performance, Sport Horse. Contact Theo Hunter
[email protected]
613-258-4397
June 24, Milestone Summer Show
, Campbellville, ON, qualify for Region 18 Sport Horse & Dressage Championships on the same weekend at the same facility! Contact Cheryl Smith-Ehrlick,
[email protected]
905-854-0762
June 25, Region 18 Sport Horse & Dressage Championships
, Campbellville, ON. Indoor stabling & arenas with many outdoor arenas. Contact Cheryl Smith-Ehrlick,
[email protected]
905-854-0762
July 5-6, Region 18 Last Chance Show & Eastern Canadian Breeders Championships
, Metroland Agriplex, London, ON. Qualify for the Region 18 Championships at a show offering a variety of halter & performance classes. Judge-Jessica Cole. Contact Pam Worts
[email protected]
519-681-3943
July 7-8, Region 18 Championship
Show, Metroland Agriplex, London, ON. Indoor arenas and stabling. Judge-Todd Truschel. Contact Pam Worts
[email protected]
519-681-3943
July 21-23, Region 18 Championship Competitive & Endurance Rides
at Three Day Pioneer Rides, Foymount, ON Contact Connie Rawski
[email protected]
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