On Monday, October 19th from 6am-12pm MST, the AHA website will be down for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Looking for Youth Contest Sponsors!
Our youth have had a hard and interesting year just like the rest of us. We want to be able to still provide a great judging and Hippology contest experience virtually for these hard working youth, but we need your help. Please consider sponsoring the Judging and/or Hippology contest. Sponsorships start at $100 and will help cover scholarships and awards. 
AHYA Silent Auction at US Nationals
  • Auction will run 10/24 – 10/30 closing at 7 pm
  • In person bidding only
  • Items available for pick up Saturday 10/31
  • Donations are still being accepted. (New or like new items valued at $50 or more) 
Email applications to NationalEvents@arabianhorses.org
The Arabian Horse Connection
New Episode!
Christy Landwehr, CEO of the Certified Horsemanship Association shares how CHA can help Arabian Horse owners can take their horsemanship to the next level. Listen to episode 12 here.
 Please remember when purchasing through Amazon to use Amazon Smile and select the Arabian Horse Foundation as your charity!
The Arabian Horse Foundation exists to support youth and educational programs and equine research.
AHA Calendar of Events
for upcoming dates.
Thank you Sponsors!
Learn more about the goods and services they offer at AHA's Corporate Partners and Sponsors.

See a full list at the bottom of this email.
All Members!
Please make sure you verify that we have your correct contact information. To update or verify your information please sign into your AHA account. Thank you!
COVID-19 Updates and Resources

To learn more about resources, updates, and communication from AHA's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team click here.
Don't forget to take part in our inaugural Virtual Convention!
Help Sponsor Convention!
Help sponsor the convention; the top tier includes recognition on the scrolling banner on the AHA Home page and slides during the Awards Ceremony, General Session and in the AHA Insider e-blasts. 
Sign Up for a Committee
Sign Up for a 2021 Committee
Any member wanting to be on an AHA Committee in 2021 and have his or her name printed in the 2021 Handbook, needs to sign up by October 15. Sign up is available online in the “Members Only” section. Please check your contact information and make sure it is all correct.

There is still time to sign up for the 2020 Committees in order to become a voting member during the Convention Committee Meetings.
AHA Registry Staff Available at US Nationals
AHA is available to provide services at the 2020 US Nationals Horse Show beginning October 22nd for your convenience! Visit the AHA booth located in the south entrance to the Exchange Center. Members-bring your questions or your work to the show.
 
AHA is there to help you:
  • Register or transfer your horse
  • Purchase APPAREL and OTHER FUN AHA MERCHANDISE
  • Submit your in-utero nominations to the Sweepstakes Program, Halter Futurities etc.
  • Purchase or renew your 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 pedigree of a 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! We can also accept your Stallion Reports that are due by the end of December.
  • Choose from a wide variety of blank forms for registration and enrollment to our many programs
The end of the year is upon us-take advantage of this opportunity to get the personal assistance you enjoy to complete your pending work. Let us help you.
We look forward to seeing you in Tulsa!
Recognition Awards for 2020
This year the Awards Committee made a decision in regards to the Recognition Awards for 2020. The decision was to postpone the Recognition Awards until 2021. If you have already submitted a nomination for either the Ambassador Award or the Open Competition Award for 2020, we appreciate you for your submission and will transfer them to 2021.
Reminder for the 2021 Competition Year for all Recognized AHA Shows
  • Added class fees have been reduced from $30 to $15 per class.
  • The will now be a $15 charge per held TBA in which the TBA slot is filled with an AHA recognized class code and results are reported. If a TBA slot is not held as an AHA recognized class, there is NO charge.
Please view the most current version list of AHA Censures and Suspensions.
These lists include all individuals who are suspended from AHA participation either permanently or for the stated period of time, due to violations of the AHA Rules of Conduct, Registry rules or delinquent payment. A link to bans issued by the U.S. Center for SafeSport can also be accessed from this page.
Forgot to enroll your horse in the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program for US Nationals? 

Enrollments in the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program can still be made. The nomination fee is $1,640 or $2,190 for Reining classes. All entries into the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program must also be entered into the U.S. National Championship Show via an official entry form.
NOTE: A horse that is co-owned by the two distinct non-family members cannot be shown in Maturity and Jackpot classes at any AHA National Championship Show.

All Half-Arabians Competing in the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program must have DNA on file to the purebred Arabian parent in order to be eligible to compete in these classes.
US Nationals Program Now Available



U.S. Nationals
If The Show Is Cancelled or you are unable to come due to COVID-19 or reasons related to smoke inhalation or fires, all fees will Be refunded except the office fee. Please let us know by October 9 that you will not be coming due to COVID-19 or any issues related to the fires and smoke inhalation.

Refund requests must be in writing and emailed to nationalevents@arabianhorses.org. After that date to the first day of the show, COVID/Smoke Inhalation refunds will be considered on a case by case basis by the show commission. No refunds are issued once the show starts.

Be a Hero and More...


Activities and More!

Check out the Youth Activities page! Do a fun crossword puzzle, complete a recipe, and get creative with coloring!

Click here to sign up!
Be a Hero Challenge

Tag @arabianhorseyouth and use the hashtags #RiseUpAndBeAHero
and #RiseUpAndRideOn in your social media posts for the chance to be featured on our pages. We will be sharing more info about each challenge during its designated month and give some ideas on how you can share your #BeAHero story.
November 14, 2020
November 7, 2020
October Challenge: Win or Lose with Grace
Let’s stop bullying and encourage great sportsmanship!
Each of you has the ability to brighten someone’s day. Each month, we challenge you to share your #RiseUpAndBeAHero moments on different challenges. Share your stories via Instagram posts or videos for a chance to win great prizes.
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