AHA Office Updates
The Arabian Horse Association building located in Aurora, CO was originally purchased in 1995 and subsequent to that purchase employed approximately 100 employees that filled the building. Currently, AHA has fewer than 40 employees working in the existing building. As a result,
AHA has decided to market the 21,000 sq. foot building with intention of moving into one better sized to fit current staff levels and organizational needs. The requirements of a smaller location would include remaining located in the Denver Metro Area with the ability to operate more efficiently, both for staff and financially. AHA is very fortunate to have no debt on its present building and a new building would be purchased outright as well unless it was determined leasing was a better consideration. AHA will continue to operate at it's current levels of functionality during this transition period.
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New Discipline Alert!
Kathy Callahan-Smith will be judging Reining submissions.
Submissions will be accepted until June 14th.
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Prize Money Programs Updates
Find the latest information about Breeders Sweepstakes, Halter Futurity, and Performance Futurity classes for the 2020 show season
here.
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The Arabian Horse Association is proud to present The Arabian Horse Connection Podcast. Join us every other week as we discuss industry trends, news, and all things Arabian Horses.
Listen to Episode 3
here.
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Online Judging Contest Results Posted
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
If you were unable to attend the AHA Town Hall Meeting on May 19, 2020, you can still view the meeting.
To learn more about resources, updates, and communication from AHA's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team click
here
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Arabian Horse Life
Coming in Issue 3 is a wonderful history of the Van Vleet family and their impact on the Arabian breed.
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Arabian Horse Life Blog
Check out our blog for tips on keeping your horse’s feet looking their best. Read more
here.
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Remember that once you are enrolled in a College or University you can then request to receive any scholarships you have won. To request your scholarship money please fill out the application
here.
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We would like to say thank you to all of our 2020 Youth Nationals Scholarship Donors:
Elanore’s Arabians
Talia Lydick
Prestige Farms
Long Meadow Arabians
Equine Athlete
Boisvert Farms LLC
Lesley Farms
Region 9
Region 9 Youth
If you are interested in becoming a scholarship donor for Youth Nationals please contact Kathie Hart at
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AHA Calendar of Events
for upcoming dates.
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Thank you Sponsors!
See a full list at the bottom of this email.
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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!
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The 2020 AHA Online Handbook Is Now Available!
Members can request a printed handbook by logging into the AHA website and clicking on 'Account Homepage'. The Handbook Request is located on the bottom of the web page in the 'I want to...' section.
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Spring is here and that means foals, foals, and more foals! Take this opportunity to do some Spring cleaning and complete those registration applications. Don't wait! Send your registration applications in now to receive the lowest fee!
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Deadline Extended Through June 30th, 2020
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2020 Canadian Nationals Sweepstakes Designated Classes:
Due to the suspension of the 2020 Canadian National Championship Show, the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes
designated Classes will be held at the 2020 Mid-Summer National Show in July. The Sweepstakes payout will remain the same as for the Canadian National payout. These classes include:
Arabian Yearling Colt/Gelding
Arabian Yearling Filly
Arabian Colt 2 Yrs Old
Arabian Gelding 2 Yrs Old
Arabian Filly 2 Yrs Old
Arabian English Pl Jr Horse
Arabian Country English Pl Jr Horse
Arabian Hunter Pl Jr Horse
Arabian Western Pl Jr Horse
HA/AA Yearling Colt/Gelding
HA/AA Yearling Filly
HA/AA English Pl Jr Horse
HA/AA Country English Pl Jr Horse
HA/AA Hunter Pl Jr Horse
HA/AA Western Pl Jr Horse
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The 2020 Canadian National Halter Futurity Classes have been moved and will be held at the 2020 US National Championship Show in Tulsa, OK. This classes include:
Arabian Futurity Filly
Arabian Futurity Colt
Arabian Futurity Gelding
HA/AA Futurity Filly
HA/AA Futurity Gelding
These classes will be held as separate Futurity Classes from the US National Halter Futurity Classes and will be adjudicated by a different panel of judges than those that will judge the US National Halter Futurity Classes. All associated fees must be paid in order to participate in these classes.
Note: All Half-Arabian horses competing in the Half-Arabian Halter Futurity Program must have
DNA type of the horse and the horse's Purebred Arabian parent on permanent record with the AHA Registry and the horse has been shown to qualify as an offspring of the stated purebred parent. The DNA parent verification must be
on file at the AHA office in order for the horse to be eligible to compete in the class.
For additional information regarding the Halter Futurity Program, contact AHA
at
info.comp@arabianhorses.org
or a
t 303-696-4500, option #4
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2020 PERFORMANCE FUTURITY/MATURITY
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT FEE SCHEDULE
For 2020 t
he Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby Program enrollment fee deadline(s) have been adjusted as follows:
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Entries postmarked after September 1, 2020 will be assessed the $750 late fee ($1,000 for reining).
Note: All Half-Arabian horses competing in the Half-Arabian Performance Futurity/Maturity Program must have
DNA type of the horse and the horse's Purebred Arabian parent on permanent record with the AHA Registry and the horse has been shown to qualify as an offspring of the stated purebred parent. The DNA parent verification must be
on file at the AHA office in order for the horse to be eligible to compete in the class.
For additional information regarding the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program, contact AHA
at
info.comp@arabianhorses.org
or a
t 303-696-4500, option #4
.
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*Now Available through Lexington Carriage Classic*
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Introducing the Virtual Lexington Carriage Classic!
With the COVID-19 Pandemic forcing us to cancel our 2020 show, the Lexington Carriage Classic committee wants to give back to the driving community that has been so supportive of us in a different way this year. We have developed a Virtual show program available to anyone around the world to enter, and to make things more fun we have added some classes that we don't offer at the actual show!
Enter as many classes as you like, only $5 per class. Ribbons (1st through 6th) will be awarded and mailed out after the judging June 18-20!
Photos from any time period will be welcomed. They need not be taken at a show, nor must the horse/whip still be with us.
The entries and results will be shared on our Facebook Page (Search for Lexington Carriage Classic), on our website, and via email starting June 18th!
It will be great to see and share everyone's old photos from around the world (especially Class 27 for Funny Driving Photos!)
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***Schedule is now Available for Youth and Mid Summer National Championships***
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Youth and Mid Summer National Championships
Qualifications Waived
Entries close June 9th (to be included in program), accepted until June 23 for no penalty (but will not be included in the program)
If the show is cancelled all fees will be refunded except the office fee
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Sport Horse Nationals
Qualifications Waived for 2020
Entry Deadline is Tuesday July 28th
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US 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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2020 Canadian Nationals
Canadian Nationals has been suspended for 2020. For more information about this decision please
click here
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2020 Distance Horse National Championship
Take a look at the tentative schedule for Distance Horse National Championships.
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AHYA Convention to be held Online
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To protect the health and safety of attendees and staff, the 2020 AHYA Convention will be held online. Please see more information
here.
We understand that AHYA Convention is a much-loved event that has great impact on our industry’s youth leaders. However, given the current challenges to traveling and gathering safely, we are grateful to be able to move forward with Convention virtually. The convention will include leadership skills, details about AHYA, and helpful tips or tricks. Additionally, AHYA officer elections will take place digitally. Registration and access information will be made available online once details are finalized. Updates will continue to be shared at
www.arabianhorses.org/ahyaconvention.
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Online Judging Contest Results Posted
View Judging Results
here.
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Activities and More!
Check out the Youth Activities page! Do a fun crossword puzzle, complete a recipe, and get creative with coloring!
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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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Graduating Youth Spotlight
The Arabian Horse Association would like to take this opportunity to honor our graduating youth! If 2020 marks your last year as a youth competitor then we want to celebrate your success, dedication, and love for what you do. Just fill out the form at this link,
https://forms.gle/ZZvJK3aPJYBu7uYi6
so we can recognize you! AHA will be highlighting these youth on social media and at Center Ring at Youth Nationals.
You are a graduating youth if you were born between November 31, 2001 – December 1, 2002 or turn 19 between November 31, 2019 – December 1, 2020.
Help us celebrate the youth careers of these competitors!
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June Challenge: Say Thank You to Show Staff
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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