Need something to keep you occupied? Check out the rebroadcasting of National Shows, updated every Monday.
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#AtHomeWithArabianHorses
Show off you social distancing skills with a social media contest!
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
If you were unable to attend the AHA Town Hall Meeting on March 31st, 2020, you can still view the meeting.
Currently, AHA Staff are working remotely. Staff are available via phone and email. Click
here to access the Staff Directory.
To learn more about resources, updates, and communication from AHA's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team click
here
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Commission Corner
with
Russ Taylor
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Commission:
Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Commission
Involvement with AHA:
I have been an at-large member of the BOD. As Chairman of the Commission, I also serve as a Trustee for the Breeders Sweepstakes Trust. I am a Nationals/Regional judge, a member of the Budget and Finance committee, the USEF Arabian Rules Committee, the Equine Stress and Education Committee, the Working Western Committee, the Equitation and Showmanship Committee, and the Breeding and In-hand committee. I have also been President of my local club, the Central Texas Arabian Horse Association, several times.
Why is your commission important?
Our Commission is important because Prize Money is a significant motivator of participation in horse shows, especially at the upper levels. Prize money adds a great deal of incentive and excitement for those people looking to show horses and to buy prospective show horses. Most Prize Money programs offer a single opportunity at one point in the horse's life. Sweepstakes offers incentives from the Yearling In-Hand classes, all the way through our Amateur Jackpots which are open only aged horses. Sweepstakes is also one of only two Prize Money programs directly connected to the Arabian Horse Association, and the Association benefits from the revenue Sweepstakes generates.
What does your commission do?
Our commission administers the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes, which is a Prize Money program designed to add value to breeder nominated horses which then go on to compete the show ring. We also design the program and monitor the results based on the number of nominations, the percentage of registrations that nominate, the number of participants in Sweepstakes events, and feedback from nominators and participants. Sweepstakes is a very large and complex program going from the in-utero nomination and offering Prize Money throughout the competitive career of that horse. As a program focussed on breeders, we have to take a very long-term look at our programs and evaluate them over an extended period of time.
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Arabian Horse Life
Another article coming in Issue 2 covers the challenges of breeding an older maiden mare. Look for it coming soon!
Photo credit Tamara Torti
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Arabian Horse Life Blog
Can you catch Coronavirus from being around your horses and pets? The answer is no, and you can read more about it
here.
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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 application
here.
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AHA Calendar of Events
for upcoming dates.
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Thank you Sponsors!
See a full list at the bottom of this email.
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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!
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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.
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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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Spring is here and that means foals, foals, and more foals! Take this opportunity to do some Spring cleaning and complete those registration applications. Don't wait! Send your registration applications in now to receive the lowest fee!
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Deadline Extended Through June 30th, 2020
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Achievement Awards
+ Give You and Your Horse a Plus When to Comes to Competing! +
Give your horse the recognition it deserves, enter or renew into the
Horse Achievement Award Program.
Achievement Awards symbols printed behind a horse's name provide a visible sign of honor and prestige. Horses earn points for competing and placing in AHA-recognized events, including:
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Breeding/In-Hand classes
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Performance classes
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Competitive Trail Rides
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Endurance Rides
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Combined Driving
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Arabian Racing
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Gymkhana
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Dressage/Western Dressage
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Pleasure Carriage Driving
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Eventing
This unique program may be the only one in the equine industry that adds achievement symbols that become a permanent part of a horse's name.
In addition, display your well-deserved plaque prominently
in your office or home.
As you are taking advantage of the Achievement Award Program for your horse, don’t forget to give yourself the recognition you deserve.
Modeled after the popular Achievement Awards Program, which tracks a horse's performance, the
Amateur Achievement Awards (AAA) Program
assigns points to individual riders, handlers and drivers. Available for youth and adults.
Amateurs can earn points from all classes that horses can, plus Equitation classes!
You don’t own your horse? No problem, exhibitors don't have to own the horse they compete with since this program tracks riders, handlers and drivers only.
Please note that back points can be purchased for both the Horse and Amateur Achievement Award Program. Check out the
link here
for more information or call the AHA office (303) 696-4500 #4 to speak to a representative.
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Performance Halter Qualifications Explained
Performance Halter does not require previous point qualifications from either the AHA local qualifying competitions or Top Five placings Regionals. The “qualifications” required are from the show/ride and are determined as follows:
- All horses three years of age and older must have been entered and shown in a performance class (Under Saddle and/or Driving) at the same show as the one in which the performance halter class is being held.
- Have completed an AHA or AERC sanctioned Endurance ride or a Competitive Trail Ride recognized by AHA or sanctioned by an AHA recognized Competitive Trail riding organization in the past 90 days, exhibitors must present dated proof of completion to the show secretary.
- If Performance Halter classes are held in conjunction with an AHA or AERC sanctioned Endurance ride or a Competitive Trail riding organization, all registered Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses entered in the ride are eligible to compete.
Performance Halters Classes can be run as Open, Amateur and Junior Exhibitor. Classes will not be split by horse’s age with the exception of “Prospect” class for horses two and under at the discretion of show management. Classes must be separated by Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian. In addition, they must be separated by:
All Performance Halter classes must be adjudicated by using the Performance Halter Score Card.
*Please note that the AAO Performance Halter classes offered at the 2020 U.S. Nationals are open to Sweepstakes eligible horses only.
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2020 Distance Horse National Championship
The 2020 Distance Horse National Championships will be held this year in La Pine, OR at the Lava Cast Forest site on September 25-27. This is the first year at the Oregon location and we are very excited for the opportunity to hold the ride in Region 4. This year we are again partnered with the Appaloosa Horse Club, Paso Fino Horse Association, Performance Shagya-Arabian Registry, American Morgan Horse Association, Akhal-Teke Association of America and the American Saddlebred Registry to host their National Championship Ride(s). Among the many National Championships offered we also have three Limited Distance and 50 Open AERC/AHA Rides and a 100 Mile AERC /AHA Open Ride, along with an Open AHA Competitive Trail Ride. These Open Rides only require AERC membership and have no qualification requirements, however previously competing in a ride is recommended.
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Regional Youth Team Tournament Cancelled
The Arabian Horse Association values the safety of its members above all else. Therefore, in light of the circumstances and based on the recommendations of those involved, the Regional Youth Team Tournament will be postponed until 2021.
This decision was first and foremost to protect the health and safety of our talented Youth and their amazing support systems, but also to maintain the integrity of the Tournament. Any teams that have already submitted their entries will be refunded.
Although we will miss you all and your hard work this year, we are looking forward to next season.
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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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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.
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AHYA Virtual Hippology Contest
New for 2020!
AHYA will be hosting an online Hippology Contest. Winners will be announced via social media. Be on the lookout for a signup link
here.
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April Challenge: Make a New Friend
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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