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May 27, 2020
Prize Money Programs Updates
Find the latest information about Breeders Sweepstakes, Halter Futurity, and Performance Futurity classes for the 2020 show season here.
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Welcome to Virtual Meet an Arabian Horse Month!

What does Virtual Meet An Arabian Horse Month entail?⁠
This month is an opportunity for YOU introduce people to the world of Arabian Horses. Each week during the month of May we will provide a different theme to follow.

⁠This week: Share your Lesson Program or Why you Ride
Explain what makes your lesson program great! What will people learn if they join your program?
If you do not have a lesson program, introduce your discipline. Explain what the judges look for, talk about your show outfit and what the pieces are, and why you wear certain attire.


Take this opportunity to share the versatility of the Arabian Horse through posting videos and photos of your farm, a lesson, or even something as simple as grooming! ⁠

Tag @arabianhorseassoc / Arabian Horse Association and use the hashtag #MeetAnArabianHorse in all of your posts for a chance to be featured on AHA social media. ⁠

Click here for more information.
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.
Listen to Episode 2 here.
Renewing your Membership has Never Looked Better!
From now until May 31st, renew your AHA Membership and received a 15% discount code for your entire order at the AHA Online Store!
COVID-19 Updates and Resources

If you were unable to attend the AHA Town Hall Meeting on May 19, 2020, you can still view the meeting.
Click here to view.

To learn more about resources, updates, and communication from AHA's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team click here .

Arabian Horse Life
We have begun work on Issue 3. In it you will be able to read about the 2019 Youth of the Year, Nina Barretts.
Adult Division Winner Jeremy Barber
Under 18 Division Winner Hannah Huffman

Arabian Horse Life Coloring Contest
Congratulations to the winners of our coloring contest! The winner in the adult division was Jeremy Barber with second place going to Cassie Krahenbuhl. The winner of the Under 18 division was Hannah Huffman with second place going to Kaylee Balcom. The winning entries are pictured below. Thanks again to everyone who participated!

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.
We would like to say thank you to all of our 2020 Youth Nationals Scholarship Donors:

Elanore’s Arabians
Talia Lydick
Prestige Farms
Long Meadow Arabians
Equine Athlete 
Boisvert Farms LLC
Lesley Farms
Region 9
Region 9 Youth

If you are interested in becoming a scholarship donor for Youth Nationals please contact Kathie Hart at
 katharyn.hart@gmail.com

The Arabian Horse Foundation exists to support youth and educational programs and equine research.

AHA Calendar of Events

View the Full Calendar
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.

This Week's
Re-Broadcasts


Youth Nationals
2004 A/HA/AA Lead Line Open 2-6
2118 Arabian Country Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under
2151 HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-18

Canadian Nationals
117 Arabian Pleasure Driving
541 HA/AA Country English Pleasure

Sport Horse Nationals
1055 HA/AA Sport Horse Show Hack ATR
1520 A/HA/AA ABS Green Working Hunter Derby

US Nationals
637 HA/AA Western Pleasure Junior Horse
91 Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse
3177 HA/AA Ranch Riding AATR 19-54

Click here to view.



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!
Deadline Extended Through June 30th, 2020
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, visit (make a link https://www.arabianhorses.org/competition/prize-money-programs/breeders-sweeps/ ), 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 .
*Now Available through Lexington Carriage Classic*
Introducing the Virtual Lexington Carriage Classic!

 With the COVID-19 Pandemic forcing us to cancel our 2020 show, the Lexington Carriage Classic committee wants to give back to the driving community that has been so supportive of us in a different way this year. We have developed a Virtual show program available to anyone around the world to enter, and to make things more fun we have added some classes that we don't offer at the actual show!
Enter as many classes as you like, only $5 per class. Ribbons (1st through 6th) will be awarded and mailed out after the judging June 18-20!
Photos from any time period will be welcomed. They need not be taken at a show, nor must the horse/whip still be with us.
The entries and results will be shared on our Facebook Page (Search for Lexington Carriage Classic), on our website, and via email starting June 18th!
It will be great to see and share everyone's old photos from around the world (especially Class 27 for Funny Driving Photos!)

Click here for more information.
***Schedule is now Available for Youth and Mid Summer National Championships***

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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

US 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!
If interested please contact 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!


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.
News and Updates
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! 
May Challenge: Introduce your Horse to Someone New!

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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