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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 applicationhere.
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
To learn more about resources, updates, and communication from AHA's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team clickhere.
Registering your foals early not only ensures the preservation of your horse's heritage, but it also gives you the lowest registration price.
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.
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.
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.
National Youth Judging and Hippology Contests are moving online.
September Challenge: Appreciate your Barn Family 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.
