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May, 2017
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Region 1  

Region One would like to thank all the people that gave so willingly of their time to help make our Region One
All Arabian Championship Show a success. The show would not have run very smoothly without the help of all
our wonderful volunteers! THANK YOU and I hope to see you all at the show in 2018!
Mimi Gaffey - Region One Director


Region 2 

Region 2 put on its Spring Qualifying Show May 6 - 7, in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA.  Entries were light but everyone had a great time.  We didn't even let the rain on Sunday dampen our spirits!!  


Region 3 

Region 3 has their premium online.  Go to arabianhorses3.org for details.  Last Chance Qualifying Classes July 7-8, Championship Show July 9-12.  Region 3 Sport Horse July 13-16 will be held at the lovely Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA.  It will be a great show. There is a progressive Barn Party on Monday evening, good food, good times.  Many warm up rings and excellent footing are the hallmarks at this location.  A trainer Equitation class will be an entertaining event for everyone.  Nominate your trainer, proceeds payout 60% to Region 3 youth and 40% to the winner.
 
Racing Information -Another Darley Awards is in the Books
Paddys Day topped off an outstanding season in 2016 by winning the coveted Horse of The Year trophy, as well as Older Horse, at the 30th annual Darley Awards sponsored by the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival and held at the Dolby Theatre.
In the other awards, RB Nash claimed the 3-Year-Old Colt/Gelding, RB Kinkie the 3-Year-Old Filly, and RB Madymoisells the 4-Year-Old Filly, all for owner/breeder Dianne Waldron. Dream Pearl, owned by the partnership of Dorothy Burt, Evelyn Call, Corey Soltau and Terri Eaton, took home Champion Older Mare.
 
Evelyn Call reported on the mare Dream Pearl.  The owners and trainers of the horses nominated for the National and International awards had rooms and breakfasts provided by the event's sponsors at the Beverly Hills Hotel.  Our group  owners & friends from the Bay Area) went Friday night, March 31 to the Dolby Theater in Hollywood for the award ceremonies (red carpet and all).

We were thrilled and a big cheer went up when Pearl was announced the winner for Older (age 5 and up) Mares. We got to go up on stage to receive the trophy and the emcee stuck a microphone in our faces for comments. The ceremonies were being broadcast to the Middle East and Europe. Pretty heady stuff.

Pearl was also a nominee for the International award. We did not expect her to get that one. Not enough major races out of our area. A super French mare got that one.

The next day Pearl raced at Santa Anita in the $100,000 Sheikha Fatima race. She did well considering the difficulties, coming in 8th in a 12 horse field. She was running against the top male horses in the country, 3 half brothers taking the first three places. She was in the 12th post position so was the last to go into the starting gate and the gate opened before she had a chance to get set. She was on the outside all the way, with no chance to move closer to the rail without getting trapped behind a big bunch of horses. Coming out of the last turn, she was bumped off stride and almost sideways by another horse. But she got going again and at least beat the horse that had bumped her. She's tougher than I thought she was. We are very proud of her. I wish they would run a race for fillies and mares at the event. She would clean up on them. We visited the barns after the race and she looked very good. She is back at ranch for a couple of weeks rest before starting training for the Fair season starting at Pleasanton in mid-June.

On Sunday, April 2, we went to a banquet at the hotel and got to go on stage again as they presented the winners again. Then lots of LOUD entertainment. We didn't have the main course served until 11:00pm. I'm glad we at least got the salad early. It was fun.
 
Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association
The offices and Directors of GGAHA wish to thank all exhibitors patrons, sponsors, and volunteers who came  or contributed to our April 1-2 Show, making 2017 one of our club's most profitable event in years.  Moving from a 3-day to a 2-day show made a big difference financially for the club and the Show Committee felt the flow of classes improved, making 2 full days of events for the general public.  We are already planning for 2018 Arabian and Half Arabian event which will be our 60th anniversary of putting on the show.

New Events under consideration:
1-Day Trail Seminar and Demonstration (all breeds)
1-day Cowboy Dressage Demonstration (all breeds)
Drawing for a trip
Upcoming: GGAHA annual August BBQ and general membership meeting (date and details TBA)

Our youth membership is growing steadily under the expert guidance of Youth Coordinator Bryn Davies.  Bryn's daughter, McKenzie (Kenzie) was our show photographer and did an excellent job, even displaying photos on a PC at the show and printing the photos on the spot.  Very professional.  Our youth have been busy celebrating their proms recently and hope to plan one or two upcoming events soon. A special "Get Well Soon" goes out to out club Trail Ride Coordinator, Robin Everett who suffered a broken hip when she was unfortunately tripped while walking her horse.
 
The Gold Coast Classic will be held at the Santa Cruz Co. Fairgrounds in Watsonville on June 9, 10, 11, 2017.  Five miles from the ocean as the crow flies.  Classes will end about 6pm on Friday. With no evening classes scheduled for Saturday or Sunday evening there is plenty of time to visit the beach or the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.  Entries close on May 26 with post entries being also accepted.  Motel reservation should be made early as the area motels fill fast.  Entries will be posted on www.goldcoastarabian.org and www.horsenumbers.com.  Those wishing hard copies of the premium can contact me by e-mail at shayzar2@aol.com or call (408) 848-1390.
 
CNASHA reports on changes in our board which will be effective next week.  We deeply regret the resignations of Margie Pope and Margo Seabourn, both of whom have been wonderful contributors to the club.  Christine Raposo has agreed to take on Margo's job as club secretary and Susy Johnson is the new director at large. Welcome to both of them.
We are working to finalize plans for the "new" role as host of the Region 3 sport horse championship pre-show, and the continuing role of hosting the off-site Pacific Slope Championships in fences and driving and the Region 3 Sport Horse Championships.  I believe I am reliably informed that Rita Mason has this all in hand!
 
Wine Country AHA Youth members won first place in our local Sebastopol Apple Blossom Parade which was April 22 in downtown Sebastopol, CA.  We had a live Arabian horse riding on a float.  Congratulations to all our youth members and Patti Belanger our Youth Coordinator for organizing this event.  This was such great publicity event.  We won a beautiful trophy.
On Aril 29, we had a Native Costume performance at Hoofbeats in the Vineyard Event. We had information booth with all things Arabians, plus free crayons and coloring pages for the kids.  We raffled off a beautiful print by Kelly Kenneally Photography.  This benefits the Santa Rosa Junior College and Equi-Ed Riding. We signed up two new members at this event.  It was a great day.  On Sunday April 30, of us one of us attended an event put on by HALTER, Horse and Livestock Team Emergency Response. The event was called Ranch Readiness, so many awesome speakers, very informative on what to do in a disaster.  If they ever come to your town I highly recommend going.
We had a  meet and greet fundraiser at Flagship Brewpub on May 3 for the Human Race Week. People mentioned Wine Country Arabians and they donated 15% to us and the Human Race.
On May 5 a group of us walked in the Human Race, had on our club t-shirts and handed out club brochures and the same time walked for a great cause.
On May 5, 6, 7 we will hosted a Axel Steiner Dressage Clinic at  Fairwind Farm in Santa Rosa.
All of these were successful events.
Our Dressage Schooling Shows are starting.  Our first one is May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, Sept. 30, and October 28.
We have a few other events planned for May as it is Arabian Horse Month.
For more formation visit www.winecountryarabians.com.


Region 4
 
Region 4 would like to welcome you to our Region  4 Championship Show in Nampa, ID. The dates are: Monday and  Tuesday, June 19 & 20 for the Pre-Show. Regional classes are  June 20 - 24th. Judges: Regionals Laura Doran, Lisa Jo White and Chuck Mangan. Working Western: Beth Hora. Pre-Show: Tami Pacho. The prize list is online at  http://aharegioniv.com/

Region 5
 
Region 5 Off Site Sport Horse Championship Update
Arabian Sport Horse Celebration & Region 5 Sport Horse Championships
June 1-4, 2017
Donida Farm Equestrian Center, Auburn, WA
Four big days -- 150+ qualifying classes and 70+ Region 5 Championships in Dressage, Western Dressage, Hunter Over Fences, Carriage Pleasure Driving, Sport Horse In-Hand, Sport Horse Under Saddle and Sport Horse Show Hack!
NEW! Sport Horse Under Saddle Championships will be SPLIT BY TYPE!
Entries open April 4 and close May 2. Prize list posted at www.donidafarm.com
Questions? Contact Show Secretary Kaye Phaneuf at Phaneuf@Canby.com or (503) 880-3892
 
Half Arabian Club of WA:
Mid-Summer Classic ~ June 8-11, 2017 ~ Region 5 Dual Qualifier
Judges: DeDe Bisch Scottsdale, AZ and Chris Culbreth, Scottsdale, AZ
Please visit www.HACW.org for more information


 
Region 5 Championship Update
 
The dates for the 2017 show are July 6-9, 2017. Due to the 4th of July holiday we had to move this years show to a Sunday Session. We will be offering the High Point Awards for the Championship Show, however they will be awarded at the conclusion of the show on Sunday afternoon.  To view the prize list please visit: http://www.regionv.com/show/2017-region-5-championship.html
Our Judges are:
Main Ring:
  • Deb McGuire - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • John Lambert - Chino Hills, California
  • Rick Maxson - Monkey Island, Oklahoma (Rick will also judge the reining and ranch pleasure)
Day 1 - Trail and Reining:
  • Jill Mitchell - Alamo, California
Specialty Halter Class
We are also excited to announce that The North Cascades Arabian Horse Club is offering the 1st Annual Purebred Yearling Halter ATH Jackpot Futurity Class, an exciting opportunity for amateurs to win money while showcasing the best yearling fillies, geldings, and colts at the Region 5 Championship Show. Jackpot money will be divided up among the Top 5 winners and consist of all jackpot futurity enrollment fees, in addition to money provided by jackpot futurity sponsors. Final jackpot payout will be determined by July 1, 2017. Rules and registration form can be found at:

Pureberd Yearling Jackpot Futurity rules

Region 5 Futurity
The nomination fee will be $300 per class; this fee will be due by June 1. If you miss the June 1, deadline, nominations will be accepted through the closing date for the Regional Championship show, there is a $100 late fee. Therefore, the nomination fee will increase to $400.

  Performance Futurity rules

Creative Arts Contest
Region 5 will offer a creative arts contest again this year, Art, Photography and Essay. Heading up the program is our Youth Co-Director Elizabeth Elken with the help of the Youth Coordinator Kari Amundson. Please check out the Region 5 Website for further details. 
 
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Youth Nationals Information

    The theme thiyeais "Vintage," celebrating the 25th anniversary of Youth Nationals

 

    There will be a Hippology Contest, College Fair, Flying Pigs, and Stick Horses

 

    Thiyearwe are excited to have an informal dance for all ages with lots of fun activities and a "Vintage" Program Ad Contest, all the entrants' ads must be vintage themed

 

    Avoted in the previous meeting, ouRegion's theme fothe Parade oRegionwill be "Vintage Horse ShoClothes." For this, everyone who wishes to be a part of the Parade will need to bring some old show clothes from any discipline

 

    Wwill be submitting a baskeof things that represent our region to be auctioned off aYouth Nationals. Iyou have an idea of something or something to donate, please contacKari Amundson


 

   Our region will also be represented by a tri-fold poster boardIyou have an idea or would like to volunteer to help, please contact LiElken or Kari Amundson

 

    The AHYA Youth Convention will be held on the Thursday before classestart. AHYSecretary and Immediate Past Youth Director Danika Overstreet and Youth Director LiElken are running for AHYA Executive Board positions. Please come out to support and vote for themThe Youth Board will also be holding Q and A sessions alonwith other activities

 
Midsummer Classic

     Ware hosting our annual all-time favorite dessert dash-please contact Kari for more information if you want to donate a dish or to get a biform.


 

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     Iyou have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please contact Liz Elken, Haley Fryear, or Kari Amundson

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Kari Amundson (206) 713-9868 


Region 7

 
We're pleased to announce the scholarship winners for 2017:
  • Kelly Long
  • Taylor Lincoln
Each girl will receive a $500 scholarship.  Congratulations!
 
SAAHA (So. AZ AHA)
We're kicking off the 2017 All Breed Circuit (ABC)!  Starting in May there will be a show every month through December.  The shows are held in the (cooled and covered) arenas at Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ.  These shows are a great and inexpensive opportunity for PB/HA horses to practice and prepare for our Silver Buckle Show (September 8-10, 2017).  We also award buckles to the high point winners at the end of the All Breed Circuit.
Show dates are:
May 20
June 17
July 22
August 19
September 23
October 21
November 25
December 16
This year we've added Ranch Riding to the schedule!
You can find the schedule, class list and entry form at our Download Center: http://saaha.org/downloadcenter.php


Region 9

NORTH TEXAS ARABIAN HORSE CLUB NEWS
 
MayFest Challenge 2017
May 5-7, 2017
Fort Worth, TX
 
Thank you to our sponsors!
Sport Horse and Trail Awards
Larry and Adrienne Jacobson
In loving memory of Ansata Mara+/ Scandia Farm, Richmond, TX
 
2017 Friends of MayFest
 
Special Class Sponsor - 24 Classes HandsOn Gloves
Mark your calendars for next year's show, May 4-6, 2018 .
 
Also don't forget, NTAHC Shootout is Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2017 !


Region 10

The region is preparing for a busy June with the following Regional shows:
 
Region 10 Preshow on June 13 and 14 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds AgStar Arena in St. Paul, MN. The Preshow judge is Virginia Godwin.
 
Region 10 Championship Show on June 14 through 18 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, MN. The Championship show judges include: Deborah Johnson, Jim Hitt and Greg Gallun. New activities for 2017 include: Youth Movie Night, New photographer backdrop, and; Name the Region 10 "Arabian Horses for Humanity" Charity Horse. Back by popular demand is: Friday night progressive street party, Youth Area with Daily Activities, and Youth Scavenger Hunt.   
 
Live coverage of the show will be on Arabian Horse Global Network. Entries Close May 23, 2017. For more information contact Show Manager: Nancy Miller nmfr7@charter.net, Show Secretary: Leesa Berhow, (715) 294-3092, springridgeforge@gmail.com or visit the Region 10 website at http://region10arabians.com.
 
Region 10 Dressage and Sport Horse Championship Show on June 24 and 25 at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend, WI. The Judge is Sarah Michael. Entries Close June 6, 2017 . For more information contact Show Manager: Nancy Miller nmfr7@charter.net, Show Secretary: Ryan Chambers (314) 717-7683 or visit the Region 10 website at http://region10arabians.com.
 
Region 10 Endurance Ride and Region 10 Competitive Ride on June 24 and 25 in Forestville, MN.  For more information contact Diane Schmidt, 319 Summerfield Dr NE, Eyota, MN 55934, schmidtdianne@yahoo.com (507) 545-9937
 
Wisconsin Desert Horse Association (WDHA) Activities:
 
A lot has happened since the first of the year at WDHA. February 4th we had our annual Year-End/High Point Banquet with wonderful attendance that matched our 50th Anniversary celebration.  Along with the usual events of a club video, drawings/silent auction, 50/50 drawings that support the last standing Futurity/Maturity program in a Wisconsin Region 10 club. We also had posters displayed around the room with pictures of events WDHA hosted or members participated in throughout the year.
On March 18th our youth members had the opportunity to participate at the Region 10 Judging Clinic hosted by Westridge Farms and they participated in the Horse Judging contest at Midwest Horse Fair (MHF) in Madison, WI.  Wisconsin Desert Horse Association in combination with the Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association and Spirit, WI Region 10 clubs put on a great event at MHF and we handed out over 300 Arabian Horse Guidebooks with AHA educational material, promotional inserts, along with club information.  On Saturday we featured a "Meet and Greet the Arabian Horse" where people could come in close contact and actually pet and hug our beloved Arabian horses. 
 
WDHA Member Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award:
 
Longtime member Kristin Urban was selected for the 2017 Wisconsin State Horse Council "Lifetime Achievement Award" on a commendable nomination written by Gail Rentmeester on behalf of WDHA. The Midwest Horse Fair (MHF) 2017 Souvenir Program described Kristen "Every baseball team wants a utility player, and Kristin Urban easily claims that title for the Arabian breed".  Kristin has served the WDHA for 30 years, and has served on every position of that organization.  She has designed flyers and brochures for the Arabian events, chaired many of the shows, and acted as the announcer for various activities.  Kristin has bred Class A Championship, Regionals, and National champion horses that have won awards for their owners.  In 2015, Kristin was a key coordinator in the successful breed promotion at the Horse-O-Rama that garnered a national win in the AHA Breed Promotion Category, awarded at the Arabian Horse Association Convention in Tulsa, OK.
 
Please go to www.wdhaarabian.com for more information
 
Events and shows:
 
  • The Badger Classic will be held May 26 and 27 in Jefferson, WI co-sponsored by Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association (WAHA) and Wisconsin Desert Horse Association (WDHA).  Contact Ryan Chambers, (314) 717-7683. Prize list will be on www.wisconsinarabian.com and www.wdhaarabian.com.  In addition to offering a full complement of Amateur, Open, ATR, JOTR, and Select Rider classes, this show will offer "Special Benefits" to its Amateur exhibitors. It also offers a full complement of halter classes with junior championships for both Purebreds and Half-Arabians.  Also offered are UPHA Equitation classes. In addition, there are 10 OPTION CLASSES offered so you could "customize" the class you wanted
  • Northern Minnesota Arabian Horse Association (NMAHA) Arabian Community Show will be held on June 3rd at Meeker County Fairgrounds, 1250 N Armstrong Ave, Litchfield, MN. This open show is a WSCA and Arabians Unplugged show. For more information visit http://www.northernmaha.com/ACS.html
  • Northern Waters Arabian Horse Association (NWAHA) will hold an all-Breed Open Show with Arabian and Gymkhana classes on June 11 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. For more information contact Anne Winkworth, bayhorse@tbaytel.net
  • Wisconsin Desert Horse Association (WDHA) Dressage & Sport Horse Show will be held June 22 and 23 at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend, Wisconsin in conjunction with the Region 10 Sport Horse and Dressage Show.  For more information contact Show Secretary Ryan Chambers (314) 717-7683 or  Show Manager Kristin Urban, (920) 863-8253, urbankristin@msn.com
  •  An AHA Local Competitive Ride and Endurance Ride will be held on June 24 and 25 in Forestville, MN in conjunction with the Region 10 Endurance and Competitive ride.  For more information contact Diane Schmidt, 319 Summerfield Dr NE, Eyota, MN 55934, schmidtdianne@yahoo.com (507) 545-9937 
 
For a full calendar of the Region's happenings, go to http://region10arabians.com


Region 13
 
Region 13 is offering many wonderful shows for exhibitors and spectators, these are the approved shows.
 
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
 
Sept. 1 - 3, 2017              WMAHA Fall Show
 
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.  
 
Show manager for Region 13 Championships is:  Jan Decker   Jandecker1@sbcglobal.net
Region 13 Pre-show and Championship prize lists are online at aharegion13.com.
Region 16

                                                                 

Region 16 lost a valuable treasure on May 5, 2017 with the passing of Mert Sartre. He was a wonderful horseman, mentor, gentleman and fine man who was respected by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kristie Stevens, his family and the Carpinella Family. 
Region 17

 
1.   Region 17 Championship Show :  July 25 - 29 at the Calgary Stampede Park, Calgary Alberta
Pres Show : July 24, sponsored by the Calgary Arabian Horse Association
Visit the Region 17 webpage for information about the show, the show hotels, entry forms and all of the fun events planned.  This is the friendliest, funnest show you will ever attend!!!

2.  Region 17 Select Stallion Auction and Futurity
The Region 17 Select Stallion Auction is underway and we are having a tremendous year! There is over FIFTY stallions (that's right 50) enrolled this year encompassing many breeds, colours and disciplines. We have a fantastic selection of Halter, Hunter Pleasure, Racing, Country English, Endurance, Sport Horse, Working Western and Western Pleasure Purebred Arabians to choose from. In addition to this for the Part-bred enthusiast we have an impressive array of AQHA Reining and Working Western stallions, beautifully coloured APHA stallions, as well as Warmblood and Pony Sport Horse stallions!
 
Bidding on these wonderful stallions is now open and will remain so until the end of the Region 17 Championship Show in July. All of the breedings sold this year are for use in the 2018 breeding season. The get of the resulting breedings are eligible to compete in one of four yearling halter classes (Purebred Fillies, Purebred Colts/Geldings, HA Fillies, HA Colts/Geldings) and one of TEN Performance classes as FIVE year olds. As all classes are amateur to handle/ride we have bumped our performance year up to five years of age at the request of our supporters. In addition to that, by popular demand, we have added a reining class to the performance futurity! As of the 2018 breeding year, all foals will be eligible for one class in Purebred or Part-bred in the following : Hunter Pleasure, Country English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Sport Horse Under Saddle and Reining! 
 
The 2017 futurity takes place at the Region 17 Championship show and we have over $10,000 to give away this year to our futurity entries! With over 50 stallions in this year's auction, the pot of winnings is sure to be substantial as this is our biggest year to date! We invite you to come have a look at the great selection of stallions available to meet your breeding needs! Come and see us at:   www.SelectStallionAuction.com
 
3.  At the recent Region 17 meeting 2016 High Point Awards were presented to the following:  

High Point Hunter

Alyssa Tomusiak riding her horse Redemption H +//
Pictured with Terry Johnson, Region 17 Director
Thanks to the sponsor Pringle Equestrian Centre
 
High Point Western Winner:
 
Alyssa Tomusiak (335 points)
Horse:  Legally Blonde+/  
Pictured with class sponsor Gail Tory from McLane and Shaw Insurance


Sport Horse High Point Winner:
 
Shaylin Sharpe (1418 points) riding her horse KHS Jayda Kiss +++//
Seen in the picture with class sponsor and past Region 17 Director Gerald McDonald from Twin Cedars Arabians

Receiving her prize for high point Junior:
Shaylin Sharpe shown with Region 17 Director Terry Johnson
Thanks to sponsors Royden Arabians

Reserve Champion High Point Sport Horse  
presented by sponsor Gerald McDonald of Twin Cedars Arabians to Kristen MacGarva and Qaracus CSF++++//

2016 Equestrian Canada Arabian of the Year
  - PA Julius Caesar++++//
Lorraine Prowse : owner/rider
Terry Johnson, Region 17 Director and
Jon Garner, Equestrian Canada Representative


Terry Johnson, Region 17 Director
Jon Garner, EC Canada Representative and  Krista McGarva receiving Equestrian Canada's award for High point Part Bred Arabian Horse.






Club News and Updates
 
All Arabian Horse Association of BC (AAHABC) :  Thank you to all our AAHABC Classic May 4-7 Exhibitors. We appreciate your continued support of our Club and Shows. We made it through the first days of competition without the cooperation of the weather: rain, thunder and lightning. Sunshine eventually arrived. Thank you to Christie Hart, our main ring judge and Linda Dieno and Virginia Allen, our Sport Horse and Dressage Judges. We had 120 in attendance at our Annual Awards Banquet held in centre ring and I believe all 120 had a good time. The food was awesome, the games were fun and the wine flowed! We handed out Champion and Reserve Awards plus Top 5's in 24 Categories. A HUGE thank you to our Board of Directors and volunteers. It is a big undertaking to hold our Annual Awards Banquet on the Friday night of a 4 day show BUT together, we made it happen! Our next show is the Fall Frolic September 15-17 at Thunderbird Show Park. Remember, the Region 17 Regional show is coming to tBird in 2018. The tentative dates are July 16-21. Come to the AAHABC Fall Frolic and get qualified!

Parkland Arabian Horse Association ( Alberta):   is celebrating 50 years at our show this year. We are having daily draws for Tracey Shivak framed prints, 2 a day, also having a cake, wine and cheese party on the Saturday night and have invited as many founding members that we can find! All are welcome, morning coffee and home baking for exhibitors every morning of show!

Vancouver Island Arabian Horse Association:    is holding its annual "A" show at the Saanich Fairgrounds, June 17 & 18. The main ring judge is Lewis McKim and the Sport Horse/Dressage judge is Sheila Skene.  For more info visit our webpage at:  www.viarabianhorse.com
 

Region 18

 
 
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, aoc@milestoneac.ca   (905) 854-0762
June 25, Region 18 Sport Horse & Dressage Championships , Campbellville, ON. Indoor stabling & arenas with many outdoor rings. Judge: Peta Christen. Contact Cheryl Smith-Ehrlick, aoc@milestoneac.ca   (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  pamworts@gmail.com   (519) 681-3943
July 7-8, Region 18 Championship Show, Metroland Agriplex, London, ON. Indoor arenas and stabling. Judge-Todd Truschel. View the items in the silent auction & bid often on a great selection of artwork, tack, clothing, home décor and more! Contact Pam Worts  pamworts@gmail.com   (519) 681-3943


 
One of the many items in the Region 18 silent auction, July 5-8th!

July 21-23, Region 18 Championship Competitive & Endurance Rides
at Three Day Pioneer Rides, Foymount, ON. Great competition & camaraderie through the scenic countryside! Contact Connie Rawski   connie.rawski@gmail.com
There is always something happening in Region 18-come and join us!
For more information www.ahaec.on.ca or www.region18.on.ca




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