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Be a part of the first “Virtual” AHA Convention. All registered attendees will have access to Committee/Commission meetings and virtual Awards Ceremony. Registered/Credentialed Delegates will have a virtual seat on the convention floor and will be able to vote on resolutions/convention elected positions for committees/AHA Officers.

Registration prices are as follows:
$175 for Delegates/Directors – All access to virtual functions and Voting authority
$35 for Alternates/Members – All access to virtual functions
$85 for Non-Members – Provides a one year membership and all access to virtual functions

Note: Prices increase after November 2nd and registration closes on November 16th
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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.
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.
Achievement Award Renewal
Make the most of your 2020 results and enroll or renew your horse in the Achievement Awards today. It is $50 to enroll a new horse in the program or $50 to renew by September 30th. Unpaid points are available to purchase for $100 per year. Take a look at your horse’s Horse Achievement Summary and see if your horse is eligible for an award.
Youth Members and Amateurs can also get into the game by participating in the Amateur Achievement Awards.
Enrollment/Renewal for USDF All Breed Awards due September 30th
The United States Dressage Federation and the Arabian Horse Association have teamed up for the Dressage All Breeds Awards. Scores earned through USDF/AHA Recognized Shows or through USDF Open Shows can count toward the USDF All Breeds Awards. To be considered for this award, horses must be enrolled with AHA, prior to September 1 (for 2020 only, the enrollment date has been changed to September 30). Any enrollments postmarked or electronic transaction dated after August 31 will be processed for the upcoming award year. Top horses will receive a certificate and other recognition.
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.

U.S. Nationals
2020 Qualifications Waived
Qualifications for Yearling Sweepstakes Classes are also waived but must still be a breeding entry.
Entries received after August 25 will be accepted with a Petition Only, subject to approval. All post entry Fees will apply.
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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.
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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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