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Going on a trip with your Arabian horse? Before you go, review these trailering tips from Dr. Barbara Paige from the Colorado Equine Clinic to ensure you and your horse safely reach your trailering destination.
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Read the monthly dish in the Arabian horse industry.
Isaac Taylor grew up in the Arabian horse industry all of his life. He now manages Taylor Ranch in Utah where he handles the breeding and training program for the ranch. He also holds his Large R judges card and serves on the Registration Commission for the Arabian Horse Association (AHA).
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AHA Corporate Partners & Sponsors
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Sponsorship Webpage
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Corporate Partners
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June 30, 2017
Final Club Membership Count To Annual Convention Due
July 1, 2017
Performance Futurity/Maturity Nominations
August 1, 2017
Performance Futurity/Maturity Nominations
August 4 - 5, 2017
AHA Board Of Directors Meeting
Aurora, CO
August 15, 2017
Convention Resolutions Submission Deadline
Club Excellence Awards, Awarded At AHA Convention
USDF All-Breeds Award Program Enrollment Due
Regional Volunteer Service Award Nominations Due
September 1, 2017
Deadline For Submission Of Nominations For Open Competition
Deadline For Submission Of Nominations For Ambassador Award
List Of Certified Convention Delegates And Alternates
September 15, 2017
Club Level Volunteer Service Award Nominations Due
Nominations For AHA Convention-Elected Positions Deadline
October 1, 2017
Early Bird Registration Discount For AHA Convention
October 2, 2017
Resolutions Mailed To Registered Convention Attendees
October 15, 2017
National Volunteer Service Award Nominations
Election Of Directors For Even-Numbered Regions Must Be Comp
October 26, 2017
Extraordinary Resolutions Submission Deadline For AHA Convention
October 31, 2017
Regional Level Volunteer Service Award Nominations Due
For a full list of dates and deadlines click here.
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Every month, the AHA Insider showcases one of our employees. We want to give our readers an insight as to who works for AHA and what they do for the association.
Elizabeth Canda
I grew up in Canon City, Colorado and spent a lot of my time helping my family with our cattle ranch in Westcliffe, Colorado. As an active member of my 4-H club, I spent most of my youth showing horses, cattle, and competing in rodeo events. When I wasn't involved with animals, I spent my time playing the piano which ignited my love for various genres of music. Currently, in my spare time, I enjoy fitness and the outdoors. I love staying active whether its walking, hiking, gardening, cooking, or riding horses.
My passion for horses continued into college as I pursued a degree in Animal and Equine Sciences from Colorado State University. During my college years, I worked with the CSU Equine Reproduction Laboratory as well as for the Legends of Ranching Horse Sale. During my summers, I interned as a Vet Tech at Ruidoso Downs Race Track working with Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. Upon graduation, I took a position as an Assistant Race Horse Trainer where we trained racing Quarter Horses across the states of New Mexico and Oklahoma. After five years within the race horse industry, I decided to become a part of the Registry Services team here at the Arabian Horse Association. I am very appreciative of the team I get to work with and look forward to serving AHA members in the best way I can!
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Get all of your official AHA gear here!
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Do you like to ride or drive your Arabian or Half-Arabian horse? Now you can get rewarded for your hours in the saddle or buggy. Log your non-competitive hours you are riding or driving and when you reach hour milestones, AHA will ship YOU rewards!
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Become an AHA member and get the NEW AHA magazine.
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With the temperatures climbing outside make sure your drinks stay cool all day long with these tumblers from the
AHA Store!
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Time to Ride Challenge Officially Started
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Time to Ride Challenge through the American Horse Council is back for 2017 and it is your chance to share the Arabian horse with newcomers, and to win cash and prizes at the same time! Challenge registration began March 1, 2017 and is free to join. The Challenge started May 1, 2017, and continues through September 30, 2017. Arabian Horse Association (AHA) members can win additional cash by participating in the Association Challenge portion too. Just remember to sign up as an AHA member when registering for the Challenge, and you will automatically be eligible for a portion of the $5,000 cash prize.
The 2016 AHA Challenge winners, Rushlow's Arabians of Romulus, Mich., brought a total of 807 newcomers and received prize money of $3,500 from AHA. The AHA Challenge runner-up, Rusty Bar Ranch of Roy, Wash., attracted 232 newcomers and received prize money of $1,500 from AHA. For more information about the Time To Ride Challenge and how to sign up, visit
www.timetoridechallenge.com.
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Do Your Entries The Fast, Easy Way - Online!
You can now do all of your AHA National Shows entries ONLINE! It is easy to do and you won't have to waste money on postage, have the hassle of sending in photo copies of your membership/competition cards and the stress of having everything arrive on time to the AHA office. To access online entries, login with your member ID and password on the member sign-in page. The national show entries are located on the left task bar under AHA Events.
Remember, the earlier you complete your online entries, the less time you spend worrying about them! 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 to us and they save you time!
Online entries will be available until the closing date for each National Event which are listed below:
- Canadian Nationals: June 27, 2017
- Sport Horse Nationals: July 18, 2017
- U.S. Nationals: August 29, 2017
To do your entries online, go to the National Shows webpage. Click on the Enter Now button to the right of the page and start entering online now!
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Youth Nationals Important Dates & Deadlines
Youth Nationals #ahaYNL17
July 22-29, 2017
State Fair Park Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Entry Closing Dates
- Closing Date without Penalty
- Dressage & Sport Horse In-Hand
- Final All Entries (Classes & Horses)
- Wednesday July 19, 2017 by 5:00 PM at show.
- Stalling
- Monday July 17, 2017 - No arrivals before noon
- Sunday July 30, 2017 by Midnight - Stalls must be vacated *NO EXCEPTIONS*
- Stable Request Forms
- Patron Stalling Preference
- Tuesday June 6, 2017 with fees paid in FULL
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Sponsorship Opportunities
There are plenty of opportunities to help sponsor Youth Nationals. Sponsorships come in all shapes and sizes, so if you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact:
Brittney Kaiser
303.696.4588
Here are a couple of opportunities that will go towards making Youth Nationals an amazing show.
- Jacket/Belt Buckle & Arena Sign Sponsorship
- Patronship
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Youth Nationals Updates!
AHYA Activities at Youth
Check out all of the activities happening during Youth by clicking here!
The VIP RV lot is based upon a first come first serve basis. Make sure to get your reservation in before it is too late. Forms can be found on the
Youth Nationals page.
Please visit the Youth Nationals page on the AHA website to find all information pertaining to Youth Nationals.
Also, follow on social media using the hashtag #ahaYNL17.
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Certified Horsemanship Association's Level One Horsemanship Manual Available in Spanish
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) offers four levels of horsemanship manuals to its membership, including the CHA Composite Horsemanship Manual. In addition, CHA is proud to offer its Level One Manual of Horsemanship in Spanish. Since the horse industry has a large Latino population, and there was a demand for a Spanish horsemanship manual, it made sense to translate the Level One manual into Spanish.
Manual Compuesto de Equitación Nivel 1 is a 48-page book with illustrations by Susan Harris and detailed information on horse sense, rules for safe riding, parts of the horse and tack, how to safely approach the horse, leading, grooming, saddling and bridling, mounting and dismounting, basic seat and hand position, basic aids and horse control, circles and reverses, beginning the trot, exercises on horseback, elementary trail riding, and more. The book also contains a written exam and arena riding patterns.
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Certified Horsemanship Association Creates Speakers Bureau
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has created the CHA Speakers Bureau, which is made up of CHA Certified Instructors who are available to speak at events inside and outside the horse industry. Speaking at events is a great way for CHA Certified Instructors to share their love of the horse industry, encourage additional people to get involved with horses, share their experience with CHA, and educate others about horses and horsemanship.
Speakers from the CHA's Speakers Bureau have already been busy speaking at a plethora of events around the United States, including various CHA Regional Conferences and expos, such as the Northwest Equine Expo, Pennsylvania Horse World Expo, Hoosier Horse Fair, Minnesota Horse Expo, and others.
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Our Annual Convention is on the horizon and it is time to start preparing for our upcoming membership count deadline of June 30th. Delegate counts are determined by the total number of Adult members your club has as of June 30. That date is fast approaching.
The allotment of delegates has changed. According to the 2017 AHA Bylaws, "Member Organizations which have
at least ten (10) Adult Members and/or Life Members shall be entitled to be represented at an Annual Convention by one (1) Voting Delegate per thirty-five (35) Adult or Life Members in good standing or part thereof."
The scale for allotted delegates, as outlined in the 2017 AHA Handbook, is:
- 10-35 Adult members- 1 Delegate
- 36-70 Adult members- 2 Delegates
- 71-105 Adult members- 3 Delegates
- 106-140 Adult members- 4 Delegates
- 141-175 Adult members- 5 Delegates
- 176-210 Adult members- 6 Delegates
- 211-245 Adult members- 7 Delegates
- 246-280 Adult members- 8 Delegates
- 281-315 Adult members- 9 Delegates
- 316-350 Adult members- 10 Delegates
- 351-385 Adult members- 11 Delegates
- 386-420 Adult members- 12 Delegates
- 421-455 Adult members- 13 Delegates
As a reminder, new membership requests and renewals must be received and processed
in office before the end of the business day (5 p.m. Mountain Time) of June 30, 2017, or via our website by the end of the day of June 30, to ensure they are added to your club's delegate count in time. This is the only time AHA has a "received" deadline rather than a "postmarked by" deadline. If you have any questions regarding delegate counts or Convention registration contact Annie Vohden at
[email protected] or (303) 696-4568.
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AHYA Board Scholarship Program
The Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) is working to find a new way to encourage
youth to participate on the AHYA Board of Directors. At Convention it was discussed to fund a scholarship program for those individuals that are serving on the board. The idea behind these scholarships, is to encourage the youth to participate and have an active role in AHYA, as well as develop them as future leaders.
With the right funding, we would like to award a $1,000 scholarship to each Regional Director. We are hoping to start this scholarship fund with $22,000. So far we have raised $14,700. Please consider your region donating to this scholarship fund. We would like you to join us in providing opportunities to reward those outstanding youth members who are the future of our breed.
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Arabian Horse Judging Contest
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AHYA Raffle is Back with an Amazing New Prize
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 for you 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
- radial tires
- aluminum fenders
- steps and front gravel guards
- rubber bumper
- 1-year limited warranty
- tack room with dome light
- tack door brush tray
- 16 bridle hooks
- blanket rod
- clothing rod
- camper vent
- carpeted floor
- swing out saddle rack
- spare tire
- water tank
- door mounted tack organizer
- load lights by each side and rear gate
- rubber floor mats
- slam latch dividers
- tie ring in each stall
- double rear doors
You can purchase your raffle ticket for this utility vehicle for $100 by emailing AHYA. Hurry before they are sold out! Only 300 tickets will be sold. AHYA would like to thank Trails West Trailers for their sponsorship and support of the Arabian horse youth! All ticket sales directly support AHYA.
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Daily Happenings at Youth Nationals
#ahaYNL17 and the 25th Anniversary of Youth Nationals is right around the corner and we are 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
- Saturday, July 22:
- Exhibitor Welcome Dinner 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- sponsored by Oklahoma CVB and State Fair Park
- Sunday, July 23:
- Parade of Regions 5:30 p.m.
- NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES
- sponsored by Long Meadow Arabians
- Monday, July 24:
- Stick Horse Workship 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Stick Horse Contest 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 25:
- Flying Pigs Fundraiser after afternoon session in Jim Norick Arena
- Wednesday, July 26:
- NEW! Something Old, Something New
- AHDF, Friends of Vale Foundation and AHF AHYA Board Scholarship Fundraiser
- Thursday, July 27:
- College Fair 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- sponsored by Hesten Park and the Hoffman Family
- Dog Costume Class 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- 12th Annual Dog Races 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 28:
- Patriotic Day!
- Arabian Horse Hippology Contest 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturday, July 29:
- Hippology Awards Presentation 12:30 p.m.
Fundraisers and Ongoing activities:
- NEW! AHYA Scavenger Hunt - search the grounds for clues and work towards prizes!
- Congratulation Bears - send your best friend/daughter/son/sister/brother/barn friend a congratulatory bear that will be delivered to their barn!
- sponsored by Avalon Photography
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New Racing Partnership Offers Perfect Start for Newcomers
Racing partnerships are a perfect stepping stone for new enthusiasts to the sport of racing, and a new one is now available that is particularly suitable for newcomers. Former Thoroughbred jockey and professional racing manager Amanda Roxborough has fallen in love with Arabian racing over the last several years, and is now heading up a new racing syndicate called Goldensands Racing that offers a one-year lease on three high-quality racehorses... one of them won over $17,000 last year at Delaware Park! The unique syndicate offers 20 shares at a base fee of just $400/month with a one-time administration fee of $250 (visit www.GoldensandsRacing.com for more details), providing all the excitement of Arabian racing without the high costs. Plus, members will receive positive mentorship, education, owner benefits (like back barn access, winners circle photos, owners boxes at the track, and more), and the best part: comradery and fun with new friends through social functions at the track, parties, and more!
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Arabians Return to Churchill Downs September 2017
The Arabian Jockey Club recently announced that the $100,000 President of the UAE Cup (G1) will once again return to historic Churchill Downs on September 23, 2017 for its popular "Downs After Dark" day. Join us at the track, or watch the AJC's live broadcast at www.Facebook.com/theAJClub.
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$200,000 Arabian Racing to be Run on Preakness Stakes Day 2018
At the recent World Arabian Horse Racing Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco, Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the Sheikh Mansoor Festival made the exciting announcement about the $200,000 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup 100 Years Stakes (G1) being run on one of the biggest stages of Thoroughbred race days, the 2018 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racecourse in Maryland.
 AJC will be at the historic race broadcasting live on the AJC Facebook page. Mark your calendars!
Interested in sponsoring the AJC Live coverage at Churchill Downs?
Click here.
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Subscribe FREE to the AJC's Quarterly E-Newsletter for More on Arabian Racing
Curious about the world of Arabian racing? It's fast, fun, friendly and more affordable than you might think! Subscribe to the FREE AJC newsletter to receive the industry's latest news and events on Arabian racing in America and abroad. Sign up here!
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Members Tales
Age is Just a Number to Henrietta Ellzey
Henrietta Ellzey is a petite woman but don't let her small stature fool you. Ellzey is a doctor that travels the world, helping to open up neo-natal hospitals. She also isn't afraid to take on new challenges, no matter at what age.
Ellzey first stepped into Martha Rattner's barn and started to ride and get into showing in her 60s. She had no previous background with horses and had to basically to start from the very beginning. Ellzey's husband Bill first peaked her interest because he had shown before and had knowledge around horses.
Rattner started Ellzey in sport horse classes, ranging from in-hand to Dressage, even Western Dressage. Ellzey rapidly exceled. She soon bought a horse from Rattner named Grace. Grace was eight-years-old at the time and was difficult for Ellzey to handle. With Rattner's help and training, Grace and Ellzey soon became quite the team. Their fourth time showing together they won a Canadian National Championship.
Not only does Ellzey love showing, but she is very involved with her local club. Without her club connection, it is possible that she would not have even gotten into horses. Her and her husband Bob can be seen at many club activities and meetings, willing to be the first to participate in whatever needs to be done.
Ellzey is now 72 and is showing and riding just as hard as a 20-year-old competitor. Rattner makes her ride without stirrups and run in in-hand classes. Rattner exclaims, "Nothing holds her back and she has grown a lot from being involved with horses."
Furthermore, Ellzey recently purchased a four-year-old that Rattner has started training to do Western Pleasure. She is hoping to break into the Western side of showing too to add to her long list of accomplishments. Ellzey has won quite a bit over her seven years of showing:
- Three Canadian Reserve National Championships
- 2014 AJ Baske Abella Sport Horse Mares Dressage Type
- 2016 HSA Amazing Grace ++++//
- Sport Horse Mares Hunter Type
- Sport Horse Mares Dressage Type
- Six National Top Tens at SHN and Canadian Nationals
- Five Regional Championships
- Four Reserve Regional Championships
- 12 Regional Top Fives
- AHA Handler of Honor
- AHA Handler of Supreme Honor
This list shows just a few things Ellzey has won. She hopes to continue to add to her list and looks forward to many more shows with her horses and her husband Bob helming the wheel of their truck and trailer, getting them all safely to the shows and Rattner's barn for practice.
"Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless."
- Unknown
If you or another AHA member has a story that you would like to share in the AHA Insider, please email Mikayla Boge at [email protected] with the subject line: Member's Tale Story.
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