Website Maintenance
The AHA website will have scheduled maintenance beginning Thursday, February 4 at 6:30am MST until 9:30am MST. At this time, the website and DataSource will be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
In the month of February AHYA will be hosting a Mini Hippology contest. This contest will open on February 11th and close on February 22. The contest is free but you must be a member to participate. 
Great learning and networking opportunity! Join us for the virtual 44th Annual AYHC Symposium as we learn about horsemanship, tools for teaching and empowering youth and strategies for growing the youth horse industry.
Find out how the Arabian Horse Foundation support the Arabian Horse Industry.
ATTENTION CANADIAN MEMBERS:
Payment for Arabian Horse Association Programs, membership, National Entries, etc., must be paid in U.S. Funds. Banks are no longer consistently able to convert the funds to “US Funds” based on a hand-written note on the check. Checks written from a non-US bank must have “US Funds” pre-printed on the check in order to be accepted and for your work to be processed in a timely manner. Payment can also be made to AHA via money order, cashier’s check or credit card (3% convenience fee will apply for credit card charges).
Do not hesitate to contact AHA at 303-696-4500 for additional information.

The Arabian Horse Connection
Trail and All Things Western with Michael Damianos
is the latest guest on the Arabian Horse Connection. Learn about how to improve your pattern work, plus more tips when you listen to Episode 18.
Questions about Invoices and Statements?
 Please remember when purchasing through Amazon to use Amazon Smile and select the Arabian Horse Foundation as your charity!
The Arabian Horse Foundation exists to support youth and educational programs and equine research.
AHA Calendar of Events
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Thank you Sponsors!
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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!
COVID-19 Updates and Resources

To learn more about resources, updates, and communication from AHA's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team click here.
Discovery Farm Spotlight
East West Equestrian Arts at Barakah Heritage Farms
📍Benton, PA

East West Equestrian Arts at Barakah Heritage Farm is in Benton Pennsylvania not far from Philadelphia, New York City and D.C. We have a mixed horse herd, including our 4 Arabians. We offer experiences and education, introducing people to the fun benefits of permaculture farming and horse and livestock ownership. We promote the modern homestead horse, making horses practical and affordable again. Our Arabians participate in our conscious horsemanship riding program, relationship leases, guided hikes, and educational tours highlighting Arabian horses as multi-purpose empathetic family horses. 300 guests met Arabians in 2020 through our tours, classes, camping and glamping.⁠

AHA Available at Scottsdale!
February 11th-21st
Northwest Corner of South Hall
Come visit with AHA staff and see what's new. Plus, renew or purchase an AHA membership and receive a free gift! Receive personal assistance with your paperwork and and answer your questions.

What we can help with
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  • Submit registration or transfer paperwork for your horse

  • Submit your late in-utero nominations to the Sweepstakes Program and Halter Futurities

  • Pay for your late Halter Futurity renominations

  • Renew or enter AHA Programs
  • Look up pedigree, progeny, ownership, and achievement records on DataSource

  • Receive a free printout of the pedigree of any registered Arabian, Half Arabian, or Anglo-Arabian

  • Get assistance with your pending transactions -bring your work to the show!

Prize Money Program Updates
***It's not too late to enroll your horse as a Breeding Entry in the US and/or Canadian Halter Futurity Program and renominate in the Halter Futurity Program!

Upcoming Deadlines
2021: Courtesy Program Renewals
Must be submitted before the 1st Competition of the Year

February 15, 2021: Final enrollment deadline for Breeding Entries and Halter Futurity Program

March 31st, 2021: Final deadline for Halter Futurity Renominations
***Documents must be postmarked/electronically transmitted by the final deadline date to be counted***
Renomination Fee for the Halter Futurity Program: $135 per horse/per country (if horse is current in the program)

Enrollment Fee for a Breeding Entry: $500 Enrollment Fee for the Halter Futurity Program: $170 per horse/per country.
Additional Competition News
2021 Qualifications
Qualifications have been waived for the 2021 Regional and National Championship Shows. Qualifications for 2022 and beyond will move to a “Participation” based system and the chart will finalized at the August 2021 Board of Directors meeting. 
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.
Leveling
The new view for Leveling is now available under your login. Go to the AHA Horse/Rider Points and Competition Records link under the “I want to…” section. Go to “Rider Search” and select “Leveling Points” to view your current record for the 2021 competition year. Note: depending on where your points were earned, you may be riding under different levels at the Regional/Recognized level versus the National Level.
Courtesy Program Renewals
Check your email for AHA Courtesy Program Renewals. Re-nominations will be sent to the current owner of record. It is the responsibility of the owner to re-nominate their horse(s) prior to the December 31, 2020 deadline. If an owner does not receive the re-nomination form, please call AHA to renew. Take advantage of lower fees and postmark/transact your renewals on or before December 31, 2020. Renewals postmarked after December 31, 2020 may be subject to late fees or additional fees.

For Achievement Award and Amateur Achievement Award renewals, please submit your request prior to your first competition of 2021.

You can renew by submitting the completed form with payment to AHA via US Mail, on-line or email (pdf format). You may also contact the AHA office at 303-696-4500, option #4 and renew over the phone.
Test your Equine Knowledge!
Mini Hippology Contest opens on February 11th. The contest is open to everyone with a valid AHA membership.
RYTT is open for 2021!
Entry deadline has been waived for this year and entries just must be postmarked by the Monday before your first show. Entries can be mailed or emailed to youth@arabianhorses.org. 
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!
Starting January 1st, renew or sign up as an AHYA member and receive some free swag!
AHYA Officer Spotlights
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