AHA Office Updates
The AHA Office will be closed on Friday July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday July 6th.
AHA Invoices & Statements
  Check your email regarding Invoices and Statements from AHA. For members who have a valid email address on file, AHA invoices and statements will be emailed to that specific account. If a valid email address is not on file, they will be sent via U.S. Mail.

To obtain additional information regarding AHA Invoices and Statements click here or contact AHA at 303-696-4500.
Convention News
Our Annual Convention is on the horizon and it is time to start preparing for our upcoming membership count deadline of June 30 th. Delegate counts are determined by the total number of Adult members your club has as of June 30, 2020. That date is fast approaching.

According to the 2019 AHA Bylaws, “Member Organizations which have at least ten (10) Adult Members and/or Life Members shall be entitled to be represented at an Annual Convention by one (1) Voting Delegate per thirty-five (35) Adult or Life Members in good standing or part thereof.”

The scale for allotted delegates, as outlined in the 2020 AHA Handbook, is:

10-35 Adult members- 1 Delegate
36-70 Adult members- 2 Delegates
71-105 Adult members- 3 Delegates
106-140 Adult members- 4 Delegates
141-175 Adult members- 5 Delegates
176-210 Adult members- 6 Delegates
211-245 Adult members- 7 Delegates
246-280 Adult members- 8 Delegates
281-315 Adult members- 9 Delegates
316-350 Adult members- 10 Delegates
351-385 Adult members- 11 Delegates
386-420 Adult members- 12 Delegates
421-455 Adult members- 13 Delegates
ALL new membership requests and renewals  must be received and processed in office before:
·        End of the business day (5 p.m. MST) on Tuesday, June 30 or
·        Via the AHA website by the end of the day Tuesday, June 30
to ensure each request is added to your club’s delegate count in time.

This is the only time AHA has a “received” deadline rather than a “postmarked by” deadline.
If you have any questions regarding convention or membership please feel free to contact Victoria Collins at victoria.collins@arabianhorses.org or 303-696-4519.
 
 
***Club Officers remember to check your membership rosters and your club officer’s roster for active membership. Please update officers if needed.

Have a Say, Nominate Future Officers by August 1st
The Nominating Committee would like all potential officer candidates for 2020 to submit the application form to the AHA office, c/o Joleen White, by August 1, 2020. You may want to first review the Competency Model here to become familiar with the concepts and the skill sets desired of leadership in AHA. Second, you’ll want to review the Executive Committee Job Description document here as it contains information that will help you understand the commitment and expectations of the leadership offices of the AHA. Upon submission of the profile, the Nominating Committee will review the forms and take appropriate action that is consistent with an equitable presentation of eligible candidates. A decision on whether to have a candidates’ forum will be predicated on the number of new candidates submitting applications. Download an application form here. Contact Joleen White at (303) 696-4552 or joleen.white@arabianhorses.org with any questions.

Prize Money Programs Update
Find the latest information about Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes, Halter Futurity, and Performance Futurity/Maturity classes for the 2020 show season here.
New Episode!
Arabian Reining with Crystal McNutt. Listen to Episode 5 here.

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.

Arabian Horse Life
On the cover of issue 3 is the 2019 Youth of the Year, Nina Barretts and SF Miss Fire +/.


Arabian Horse Life Blog
Courtesy of our friends at Certified Horsemanship Association, read about tips for operating a hay bank to help those in distress. Read more here .

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.
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!
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.
COVID-19 Updates and Resources

To learn more about resources, updates, and communication from AHA's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team click here .
New Discipline Alert!
Kathy Callahan-Smith will be judging Horsemanship submissions.

Submissions will be accepted until June 28th.
Click here to signup!
Modification to the Jog Rule

SUBCHAPTER AR-14 WORKING HUNTER SECTION
AR159 Conduct
5. All horses must be serviceably sound (See HU121). All horses being considered for an award must jog for soundness. with rider dismounted (Exception: Under Saddle classes, Working Hunter classes with specifications that do not require horses to jog, local or unrated classes). Horses must return to the ring for soundness wearing an acceptable approved bridle. Horses are required to trot a circle on a loose rein at the end of each over fences performance.
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

For additional information regarding the Arabian Sweepstakes Program, click here or contact AHA at info.comp@arabianhorses.org or call at 303-696-4500, option #4.
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 .
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:
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 .
***Schedule is now Available for Youth and Mid Summer National Championships***




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.




Sport Horse Nationals
Qualifications Waived for 2020
Entry Deadline is Tuesday July 28th

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.




2020 Canadian Nationals
 Canadian Nationals has been suspended for 2020. For more information about this decision please click here .
2020 Distance Horse National Championship
Take a look at the tentative schedule for Distance Horse National Championships.
 
If you are interested in sponsoring this great event or have questions please visit the DNL Webpage or contact Paige Lockard at paige.lockard@arabianhorses.org or (303) 696-4535. See you all in Oregon!
T-shirts and Hoodies Available for Pre-order!

Exhibitor Name T-shirts and Hoodies available for pre-order through June 29 th . Very limited number will be available at the show so please pre-order and pick up your items at the show!

AHYA Convention to be held Online
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.
News and Updates


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.
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! 
July Challenge: Say good luck, good job, or congratulations to a fellow competitor.
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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