July 28, 2021
USEF Higher Education Scholarship Due July 31st US Equestrian offers five $1,000 scholarships for High School Seniors preparing to enter a College or University. Scholarship funds are provided to students interested in furthering their equestrian knowledge and skills throughout college. Applicants must continue to be involved in equestrian related experiences throughout college to be considered. This can be through an equestrian-related degree or classes, participation in an intercollegiate equestrian team or club, an equestrian related internship, job, volunteer work, or any other proven commitment to continued involvement and education in equestrian sport. Scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the recipient's educational institution.
You(th) Are the Future Take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from 2021 Youth and Mid Summer Nationals.
Introducing the AHYA Calendar Cover Photo Winner! Congratulations to Benjamin Thurston, this year's AHYA Calendar cover photo winner!
Sport Horse Nationals Apparel Order your apparel for pickup during Sport Horse Nationals!
Photo courtesy of Unity Equestrian
Discovery Farm Perks! When you sign up to become a Discovery Farm, did you know that you receive a subscription box in the mail with AHA promotional material? Get ready to share your love of the Arabian horse and sign up to become a Discovery Farm!
Check all the Registration Boxes! Make sure your registration paperwork includes all forms that are needed to register your horse.
Planning to show your horse in a Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby Class at U.S. Nationals? 

The third and final payment (or payment in full) for the Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby Program for U.S. Nationals is August 1, 2021. In order to avoid additional late fees, the entry can be paid in full ($815 per class or $1,115 for Reining) or the third payment ($200 or $300 for Reining) must be postmarked/electronic transaction dated by August 1, 2021. 
 
If you chose the payment option, the third payment must be submitted on or before August 1, 2021 and (postmarked/electronic transaction dated to the AHA office). Payments that are postmarked/electronic transaction dated after the first of each month will be assessed late fees.
 
All Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby horses must be enrolled into the program and total fees paid not later than the close of entries for U.S. Nationals. Nominations submitted after the original close of U.S. National Entries will be assessed an additional $750 late fee or an additional $1,000 late fee for Reining. Nomination fee does not include show entry fees, post entry fees, drug fees, stall fees, etc.
 
All entries into the Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby Program must also be entered into corresponding Class for the U.S. National Championship Show via an official entry form. All Half-Arabians competing in the Futurity/Maturity/Derby Classes must have parentage DNA verified to the purebred Arabian parent and must be on file at the AHA office before the horse will be allowed to compete.  

NOTE:  A horse that is co-owned by two distinct non-family members cannot be shown in Maturity and Jackpot Classes at any AHA National Championship Show.
 
Enrollment forms can also be found on the AHA website under Competitions, U.S., Exhibitor Information.
 
Contact AHA at 303-696-4500, option #4 for any additional information or questions regarding the Performance Futurity/Maturity/Derby Program.
Sport Horse Nationals Find forms and exhibitor information.
NEW Show! Learn more about Ranch Horse Championships while staying up to date on the latest information.
Entries now open for Distance Horse National Championships, September 10-12 in Oneida, TN. Contact Paige Lockard at Paige.Lockard@arabianhorses.org for additional details.
Activities and More! Check out the Youth Activities page! Do a fun crossword puzzle, complete a recipe, and get creative with coloring!
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