March 2022
Upcoming Dates

Region One Shows for 2022:

SDAHA AVS - April 3rd, location TBD 

Region One Pre-show and Regionals May 18-22nd, 
Del Mar, Ca. 

AHASC – Sept 9-11, at LAEC

RAHA – Try a short ride or come volunteer at one of the NATRC rides
The Arabian horse has enriched my life in countless ways, most significantly, working with them provided me a clear pathway for getting to and then through my college experience. I first got my introduction to the Arabian horse and eventually Region 2 through the non-profit Taking the Reins. This organization located in Los Angeles opened my eyes and gave me the resources I needed to explore a life outside of my low-income and under-resourced community. My mentors readily supported me as I became more involved in the Arabian horse community and helped to push me in becoming a well rounded horsewoman. 

More specifically, it is through the support of Region 2 and AHASFV that I was able to compete on the youth hippology & judging team at a National level for many years and ultimately set me up for success as I embarked my college experience with the Region 2 Youth Scholarship. I am the daughter of a single mother, who despite her best efforts was financially unable to sustain a college student. The Region's support therefore gave me the freedom to transplant my life to UC Santa Cruz and helped pay for the basic necessities of life as a student: including books, food, and most importantly housing.  

Now that I find myself at the end of that 4 year undergraduate journey, I feel blessed to have had this community and Arabian horses in my corner for every step of the way. Without this motivation and contribution, finishing college early as both a sociology and community studies major would have been unfeasible. I am eternally grateful to everyone that has contributed to my success and am
honored to be a part of AHA. My love for the Arabian horse has been nurtured in this space and as a recent first time Arabian horse owner I never see myself
removed from this community. Our shared admiration of the love, grace, and
intelligence that the Arabian horse brings to our lives is able to transcend
ideologies and barriers that limit opportunity and instead allows us to
contribute to each other’s lives in meaningful ways. 
Region 10 Scholarships Region 10 is proud to announce that for the 30th year scholarships will be awarded for post high school education in memory of Mary Anne Grimmell, former director, and Mark Larscheidt. Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be offered. The application forms are on the Region 10 website. All forms and accompanying materials must be POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 18, 2022 
 
Applicants must have been Region 10 residents within the previous five years and be current members of a Region 10 affiliated club and have been members for at least two of the last five years. A copy of the applicant’s membership card(s) is required. 
 
These scholarships are open to eligible applicants, both youth and adult members, who are planning to or currently majoring in any profession at a college or other training equivalent to two or four years in length.
 
The general criteria are (1) sense of direction in furthering education, (2) Arabian involvement, (3) academic records, including attendance, (4) equine background, and (5) leadership. Applicants are only eligible to win one scholarship but can apply for both.

For complete information and application form, go to the Region 10 website; www.region10arabians.com or contact:

Toni Marie O’Daniel 
17690 Clayton Avenue East, Rosemount, MN 55068 
Cell (651) 366-2821         
E-mail: tonimarieodaniel@gmail.com


Horse Fairs Region 10 has strong representation at TWO horse fairs in April. 

April 14-16 in the Coliseum at the MN State Fairgrounds, St. Paul, MN. Minnesota Horse Expo (mnhorseexpo.org)

April 22-24 at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI.   April, Madison, Wisconsin | Midwest Horse Fair
 
2022 “Arabians Unplugged” Open Show Schedule Arabians Unplugged is a group of Arabian clubs in Minnesota dedicated to the promotion of affordable, fun, family-friendly showing of Arabians, Half Arabians and Anglo Arabians ‘unplugged’ from the current rated shows scene. Arabians Unplugged qualifying shows allow Arabian exhibitors to show against their true peers and in their own breed with all automatically enrolled in the FREE year end circuit high point. Note: these are NOT qualifying shows for AHA regional or national championships. 
 
There will be many more shows added to this schedule – watch for further announcements!
The Central States AHA spring meeting is April 2, 2022, at D. Rowe’s restaurant in Columbia, MO with guest speaker Tricia Bailey, DVM, DABVP from Equine Medical Services. 
 
Dr. Bailey was born and raised in New Jersey, attended the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and earned her DVM in 2013. She completed her internship and ABVP Residency at Oakridge Equine Hospital in Edmond, Oklahoma.
 
Dr. Bailey joined Equine Medical Services in Columbia, MO in 2016 and works as an ambulatory veterinarian serving central Missouri. Dr. Bailey is Board Certified in Equine Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners as well as certified in Veterinary Chiropractic and Acupuncture. Her professional interests include lameness and sports medicine, chiropractic and acupuncture care, and foals.
 
Dr. Bailey will be speaking to the club about lameness issues and treatments including chiropractic and acupuncture care.
Western Carolinas AHA
Spring Fling Value Show
April 3, 2022
Garrison Arena
Pendleton, SC

Music City Arabian Spring Value Show
4/23-24/2022
Miller Coliseum
Murfreesboro, TN
Region 13 Sport Horse Championship Show A great way to warm up for the Region 13 Sport Horse Championship show at the WEC is to attend the Medallion I and II Concurrent Show at the WEC on June 11 – 12. Sport horse and dressage classes are offered as well as main ring classes.  Region 13 is a sponsor of this show and you can lay over and be ready to show at the Region 13 Sport Horse Championship show on June 15-18. For info on the Medallion Show, contact Cindy Ryan at cbeckryan@aol.com. For Region 13 Sport Horse Championship info contact Ann Knoop at ann.i.knoop@gmail.com.
Region 13 Sport Horse Judges: Peggy Beachy, Ida Norris, Jodi Ely

Region 13 Championship Show and PreShow                                                          
PreShow Judge: Jeff Schall                                                                                                           
Championship Show: Terry Holmes, Josh Quintus, Susan Witte                                      
Secretary: Ryan Chambers   ryan@ringsideproductionsllc.com                                                    
Check the Region 13 Website for information www.aharegion13.com
New this year. Entries for Region 13 Sport Horse Championships, Region 13 PreShow and Region 13 Championship Show may be made online at:  www.ringsideproductionllc.com
Region 14 Awards Banquet We recently welcomed over 100 of our region’s members, family, and friends last night after a two year hiatus - and it was so wonderful! Thank you for joining us and honoring all of our nominees and winners.
Youth: Kate Bonafede
Groom: Javier Camacho
Trainer: Cortney Schafer
Arabian Enthusiast: Cindy Clinton
Sport Horse/Dressage: Jennifer Henderson
Local Exhibitor: Jennifer Tucker
Amateur: Bill Ellzey
Volunteer: Paul Devroomen
Arabian Ambassador: Jennifer Tucker
Purebred Horse: Rebbel Yell
Half Arabian Horse: GSF Alejandro
James Hay Perpetual Breeder Award: Jane Clay
Hall of Fame Inductee: Linda Laufer

Thank you to Dave Daugherty and Debbie Glasener, awards committee chairs, and the rest of the awards committee for making this such a wonderful evening for everyone. Thank you to OHAHA for sponsoring that intense bingo game and prizes - how fun! And to those that donated to our silent auction, we so appreciate your generosity- Carl Malicote presented everything so wonderfully.
It takes a village - and our village is the best. 
Equine Affaire 2022 @ Ohio Expo Center - Fairgrounds
Apr 7 – Apr 10
Ohio Expo Center - Fairgrounds
717 Bonnieview Avenue
Alliance, OH 44601
For More Information Contact: Jennifer Tucker Cell: (502) 257-2868 Email: jennifertuckerky@gmail.com

OHAHA Spring Show at WEC (Ohio) @ World Equestrian Center
Apr 15 – Apr 17
World Equestrian Center
4095 OH-730
Wilmington
OH 45177
For more information contact Show Manager: Cindy Clinton (937) 935-1753 Email: cindy@cindyclinton.com

Show Secretary:
Ryan Chambers
Ringside Productions
P.O. Box 508
Boone Terre, MO 63628

Bluegrass Dressage & Sport Horse Value Show @ Stonehurst Riding Center
Apr 24
Stonehurst Riding Center
13900 Reamers Road
Louisville, KY 42015
For more information contact Show Secretary: Krystina Wright (859) 684-6952 Email: kwright@usdf.org

BAHA Spring Blast Horse Show @ Shelby Co Fairgrounds
Apr 30
This is a ONE DAY All breed and Saddlebred show.
Shelby Co Fairgrounds
1513 Midland Trail
Shelbyville, KY 40065
For more information contact: Lori Henderson (502) 477-1018 Email: firelite01@aol.com

SAHIBA Arabian Spring Show (SASS) @ Lakeside Arena
May 13 – May 15
Lakeside Arena
1385 Duncan Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
New for 2022 – Dressage classes
For more information contact: Deneb Thompson (304)389-5717 Email: cygnusarabs@yahoo.com

The Buckeye Sweepstakes at WEC (Ohio) @ World Equestrian Center
May 19 – May 22
World Equestrian Center
4095 OH-730
Wilmington
OH 45177
For more information contact Show Manager: Cindy Clinton (937) 935-1753 Email: cindy@cindyclinton.com

Show Secretary
Ryan Chambers
Ringside Productions
P.O. Box 508
Boone Terre, MO 63628

Medallion Concurrent Horse Show (Regions 13 & 14 Qualifier) @ World Equestrian Center
Jun 11 – Jun 12 all-day
World Equestrian Center
4095 OH-730
Wilmington
OH 45177
For more information contact Show Manager: Cindy Ryan (812) 654-2551 Email: cbeckryan@aol.com
Show Secretary: Sarah Jax (859) 227-8703

Youth and Mid-Summer Nationals @ Oklahoma State Fair Park
Jul 14 – Jul 23
Oklahoma State Fair Park
Oklahoma City, OK
For more information contact: AHA (303) 696-4500 Email: info@arabianhorses.org

Breyerfest 202 – Live and Virtual, too @ Kentucky Horse Park
Jul 15 – Jul 17
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pike
​Lexington, KY 40511
This year’s theme is German theme – Prost!
For more information contact: Lorie Henderson: co-ordinator for (the Region 14 booth and breed demo)
(502) 477-1018 Email: firelite01@aol.com Go to the Breyerfest website for more information.

Canadian Nationals @ Keystone Centre Arena
Aug 14 – Aug 20
Keystone Centre Arena
1175 18th Street #1
Brandon, MB R7A 7C5 Canada
For more information contact: AHA (303) 696-4500 Email: info@arabianhorses.org

Silverama – New Dates & Location @ World Equestrian Center
Aug 17 all-day
NEW location and dates for 2022…..
World Equestrian Center
4095 OH-730
Wilmington
OH 45177
For more information contact Show Manager: Cindy Clinton (937) 935-1753 Email: cindy@cindyclinton.com

Show Secretary:
Ryan Chambers
Ringside Productions
P.O. Box 508
Boone Terre, MO 63628

Region 14 Championships – New Dates & Location! @ World Equestrian Center
Aug 18 – Aug 21
NEW location and dates for 2022….
World Equestrian Center
4095 OH-730
Wilmington
OH 45177
For more information contact Show Manager: Cindy Clinton (937) 935-1753 Email: cindy@cindyclinton.com 

Show Secretary:
Ryan Chambers
Ringside Productions
P.O. Box 508
Boone Terre, MO 63628

List of Certified Convention Delegates & Alternates due to AHA @ AHA Office
Sep 1
In addition to sending your report forms to the AHA office, please send a copy to the Region 14 Secretary for regional records.
Debbie Swigart – Region 14 Secretary Email: dbee56@sbcglobal.net

National Show Horse Finals @ Illinois State Fairgrounds
Sep 15 – Sep 17 all-day
 
Illinois State Fairgrounds
801 E. Sangamon Ave
Springfield, ILL 62702
For more information contact Show Manager: Cindy Clinton (937) 935-1753 Email: cindy@cindyclinton.com
 
Show Secretary:
Ryan Chambers
Ringside Productions
P.O. Box 508
Boone Terre, MO 63628

U.S. Nationals @ Tulsa Expo Square
Oct 21 – Oct 29
Tulsa Expo Square
4145 East 21st Street
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information contact: AHA (303) 696-4500 Email: info@arabianhorses.org

AHA National Convention: In-person for 2022 @ The Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
Nov 9 – Nov 12
The Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
2101 North Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
Phone: 843-918-5000
Toll-Free Reservation Center: 888-627-8203

Save the Dates:
Board of Directors Meeting – November 9th
Convention - November 9th – 12th, 2022
Note: Some closed meetings may be held November 8th
Region 14 Caucus Meeting (tentative)Thursday, November 10,2022 at 7:00 PM

The following shows have been approved by Region 14:

04/15/2022 - 04/17/2022

04/15/2022 - 04/17/2022

04/24/2022 - 04/24/2022

05/13/2022 - 05/15/2022

05/19/2022 - 05/22/2022

05/27/2022 - 05/29/2022

06/05/2022 - 06/05/2022

06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022

06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022

06/15/2022 - 06/18/2022

06/21/2022 - 06/21/2022

06/22/2022 - 06/26/2022

08/17/2022 - 08/17/2022

08/18/2022 - 08/21/2022

11/24/2022 - 11/27/202
In just a few days, the Arabian Horse Experience will take place in Columbus, Ohio at the Equine Affaire. Region 14 will be well represented with 13 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses, all of which hold regional or national titles and stand superior in their disciplines they will represent. 

Horses and exhibitors from Kentucky and Ohio will join forces after being away from this event for two years. You can follow along with our personal horses that will be on hand on our social media accounts, and more specifically on https://www.facebook.com/arabianhorsesEA, where you can meet each horse that will be on our team for the week! 

VOLUNTEERS are still needed for this event and may contact the region's Equine Affaire event coordinator, Jennifer Tucker, at 502-257-2868. 

The 27th annual Equine Affaire – the nation’s premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering – will feature four days packed with educational clinics, seminars, and demonstrations presented by top industry professionals, an extensive trade show with hundreds of exhibitors, evening entertainment and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit equineaffaire.com or call 740-845-0085.
BAHA Monthly Youth Event
Our second BAHA Youth Event of the year was such a good time!
Attendees learned what to wear in the showring, how to wear their hair in a bun for the show ring, and of course - makeup! Thank you Holly Kratzenberg for opening up your home for this event and thanks for Lorie and Holly for giving all the tips and tricks! Next BAHA Youth Event will be April 10th!
BAHA at the Region 14 Awards Banquet
Wow! What a wonderful night that some of our members had at the Region 14 Awards Banquet. We had so many wonderful nominees represented in each category and we are proud of all of you!!
Our club winners:

Kate Bonafede, Youth
Jennifer Henderson, Sport Horse/Dressage
Jennifer Tucker, Local Exhibitor
Jennifer Tucker, Arabian Ambassador
Rebbel Yell, Purebred Horse
Jane Clay, Breeder of the Year
BAHA Monthly Member Mixers
 We had so much fun at our March Monthly Member Mixer that we forgot to take any pictures until half of our crew was gone!
Either way, we had fun just catching up, chatting, and laughing - and we enjoyed some great food at Claudia Sander's Dinner House.
Remember, the first Tuesday of each month is the Monthly Member Mixer. We will see you on April 5, with the location announced soon!

Meet An Arabian Horse Month - with BAHA
 We are super excited that Meet An Arabian Horse Month is just around the corner in May! We have several groups within the club that will be hosting at their farms, at Tractor Supply, at nursing homes, and other locations within their community - so we can expose as many folks as we can to our beloved Arabian horses!
 
We will also be working on a social media push with this project, so if you're interested in making sure you're included - email us at bluegrassarabian@gmail.com.
BAHA Spring Blast Horse Show
Did you know that our BAHA Spring Blast Horse Show is right around the corner on April 30th? We are excited to host another year of an open all breed show, combined with arabian, saddlebreds, morgans - and all breeds! We are offering Academy classes again for the second year! This will be our 18th year hosting this show, and while we know that 2020 brought many changes, we want you to know we are still putting in our best work to be able to offer a quality and affordable horse show experience for all levels and ages of exhibitors - BUT- we need your support. Our club's continued success relies on your gracious sponsorships. Without you, the show, our fun club events, youth events and more are not possible to continue our growth. 

Did you know that we have been hosting a member sponsorship drive? We hope that you'll take time to consider a sponsorship - even if it's $5, we appreciate and respect the support! Plus, you'll be entered to win some goodies!

BAHA Membership Update

We see you! Our club is GROWING! 

With AHA and Associate memberships, we are now 100+ members strong! This is something to smile about as just a few years ago we were holding strong at around 45 members. We have made changes in 2022 to help increase participation, volunteering, and just overall engagement. We hope that you'll take in our member survey that's headed to your inbox and let us know how we're doing and what types of events you'd like to see your club take part in for 2022! This is your club, after all! 

Questions about joining the largest Arabian focused club in Kentucky? 
Email us at bluegrassarabian@gmail.com or find us on Facebook! 
Region 16 held their Spring Meeting in-person on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at The Century House in Latham, NY. A total of 25 officers, delegates, and club members were in attendance for a productive conversation.
We appreciate everyone taking the time to join us and thank the many individuals who volunteer their talents and energy to provide robust programming at the barn, club, and regional level to promote the Arabian horse. 
The Arabian Horse Association of New York (AHANY) helped showcase the Arabian breed at the WNY EquiFest in Hamburg, NY, from March 18-19. The two-day event offered free admission and parking and was a way to educate attendees on the versatility and beauty of the Arabian horse as well as the many activities available through the local club.
Kudos to AHANY on a job well done!
 
Region 16 AHYA Activities
The Region 16 Arabian Horse Youth Association invites all interested youth to attend virtual Zoom meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Youth Director Kiki Basta encourages all youth to attend and share their thoughts and opinions regarding activities to be held in the upcoming 2022 season. Adults are also welcome to attend. The next virtual meeting will take place on April 4. Email region16youth@gmail.com for the link and more information. 
Empire State Arabian Horse Association announces that they are expanding the Bob Jenkins Sponsorship Program to offer 11 new youth/amateur exhibitors the opportunity to receive funding to offset their show expenses at the Empire Spring Arabian Horse Show, May 5-8 in Syracuse, NY.
This program is available through the generosity of Cindy High-Fischmann to encourage and support new youth in the Arabian show ring. Visit www.empirearabian.org for more information or to apply for funding.
 
2022 Region 16 Qualifying Shows
Visit www.region16.org for the current list of approved qualifying shows. Stay tuned for more shows to come!
Region 16 members are reminded that starting with the 2022 show season, qualifications have been reinstated by AHA for regional and national shows. Details on the new participation-based qualifications. Competitors should note that only placings recorded during the 2021 show season will count towards qualifications for 2022.  
2022 Regional Championship Show
 
Regions 15 and 16 invite you to join us for the 2022 Championship Shows at the beautiful Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, from July 4-9, 2022!
 
We are pleased to announce our 2022 Judges:
Region 16
Main Ring: Cathy Economy, Carmelle Rooker, Jeremy Harper
Sport Horse Hunter Type & Hunter O/F: Nancy Seyfried
Working Western: Todd Trushel
Dressage/Western Dressage: Natalie Lamping
Sport Horse Dressage Type: Carter Bass
 
Region 15
Main Ring: Chris Culbreth, Rhein Standish, Jason Daniels
Sport Horse Hunter Type & Hunter O/F: Diana Cappellanti
Working Western: Chris Culbreth
Dressage/Western Dressage: Brian MacMahon
Sport Horse Dressage Type: Brian MacMahon
Stay tuned for more show information and updates available at www.Region15and16Championship.com.
 
Upcoming Events
Looking for upcoming events happening in Region 16? Visit our website www.region16.org for regular updates and additions. Be sure to also follow us @region16aha on Facebook and Instagram!
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