Update Your Club’s Information
AHA is continually updating the information on our website to help others connect with you. Please take a look at the link
below to make sure that your club information is listed and correct.
By providing a city, state and zip code for your meeting location your club will be pinned on the Get Local map. You will get more eyes on your club this way.
Club presidents can log into their accounts to make changes to this information directly. If you need assistance in making the updates, please notify us.
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n July, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. joined AHA in Oklahoma City to film footage for a documentary about the Arabian horse in the U.S. The documentary will be submitted to the Sundance Film Festival among other festivals and will be played overseas into approximately 100 million households.
Amir M Ghonim, producer, spent a few days with Glenn Petty, Nancy Harvey and Stan Morey
at Youth Nationals show and local farms to experience more about the Arabian horse in working settings.
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USDF All Breed Dressage Award Deadline September 6, 2019
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. 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.
Ambassador Award Nomination Deadline September 6, 2019
This award recognizes the Arabian or Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horse(s) for outstanding achievement in representing the Arabian horse community to the general public.
The horse must have achieved a unique accomplishment that showcases the breed in order to be eligible. Persons who wish to have their horse considered for this award or persons who know of an outstanding horse to be considered for this award, must prepare a letter of particulars along with recommendation letters from a minimum of three (3) AHA members, including their AHA member numbers and submit it to the AHA office by September 1. Please see chapter 19 of the current AHA Handbook for additional details.
Open Competition Award Nominations Deadline September 6, 2019
This award recognizes an Arabian or Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Horse(s) for outstanding achievement in representing the Arabian horse community in areas of Open competition such as, but not limited to: Open reining, competitive trail, competitive endurance, combined driving, hunter, eventing, jumping, carriage pleasure driving, working western and dressage. The horse must have received acknowledgement at the higher levels of competition such as, but not limited to: Regional championships, National competitions and International competitions open to all breeds and/or shown progressive and consistent accomplishment within the discipline.
In addition, it must have been acknowledged and promoted that the horse was a representative of the Arabian breed in some form; publications, demonstrations, or other public forums. Persons who wish to have their horse considered for this award or persons who know of an outstanding horse to be considered for this award must prepare a letter of particulars along with recommendation letters from a minimum of three (3) AHA members, including their AHA member numbers and submit it to the AHA office by September 1. Please see chapter 19 of the current AHA Handbook for additional details.
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On behalf of the Arabian Horse Association, you are invited to the 2019 AHA Annual Convention!
The convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, OK. Located in the heart of Downtown Tulsa, it is close to the cultural, entertainment, businesses and art districts.Room rates are $99 USD plus applicable taxes. Rooms will be booked on a first come, first served basis. All meetings will be held at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa.
For scheduling updates, contact your Committee Chair.
Interested in becoming a 2019 Convention sponsor? There are a variety of ways to sponsor the event that fit most budgets. See if one is right for you.
Uriah Quezada
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The Arabian Horse Association would like to welcome clubs, barns and members to participate in Meet an Arabian Horse Day. September 21, 2019, is the associated date for the event, but all are welcome to host an event on another day. This is an opportunity to introduce the Arabian horse to your community and encourage guests to take lessons, volunteer or learn what it means to be a horse owner.
Brenna Johnson
303-696-4505
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AHYA Board members Payne Harper and Cole Reser are taking a stand against bullying. Join them by signing this pledge to help stop bullying and stand up for those being bullied.
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Arabian Horse Life Magazine
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Check your mailbox. Issue 4 has arrived!
This issue has an emphasis on horse health, including articles on tick-borne diseases, one person’s management strategy for her horse with Cushing’s disease and tips on managing gastric ulcer syndrome.
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Mental Preparations for Competitions
"While many Equestrians go through meticulous preparations for their competitions, one area is commonly overlooked. In between schooling and packing lists, well-planned schedules and organized tack trunks, mental preparedness for the rider can often fall to the wayside.
Many riders suffer from nerves and could benefit from making mental preparation a part of their preshow routine. To strive for a more confident and enjoyable performance, consider the following five simple steps for mental preparation."
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"Watch as Audrey Samara, master saddle-fitter for Prestige Italia, demonstrates how to fit a saddle to both horse and rider and explains the importance of a properly fitting saddle for the health and welfare of your horse."
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AHA Calendar of Events
September 2-7
Crete, IL
Distance Nationals
Entry Deadline
October 1
October 25-27
Vinita, OK
October 18-26
Tulsa, OK
November 13-16
Tulsa, OK
for upcoming dates.
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Thank you Sponsors!
See a full list at the bottom of this email.
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