The AHA website will have scheduled maintenance beginning Monday, September 28 at 6:30am MST until 11:30am MST. At this time, the website and DataSource will be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
#MeetAnArabianHorse Month is here! Participate in weekly challenges, win prizes, and enter to win a set of Airpods!
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources

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The Arabian Horse Connection
New Episode!
Lorie Henderson of Firelight Arabians chat about running a successful lesson program. Listen to episode 10 here.
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The Arabian Horse Foundation exists to support youth and educational programs and equine research.
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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!
AHA Booth Available in Nampa!
AHA is available to provide services at the 2020 Sport Horse Nationals beginning on Tuesday, September 22nd for your convenience. Visit the AHA booth located in the Main Arena on the concourse!
AHA is there to help you:
  • Register or transfer your horse
  • Submit your in-utero nominations to the Sweepstakes Program, Halter Futurities etc.
  • Purchase or renew your AHA membership – GET A FREE GIFT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
  • Look up pedigree, progeny and ownership information on DATASOURCE—get a FREE pedigree printout of a registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian
  • View/print the accomplishment record of any registered Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian
  • Get assistance with your pending transactions – bring your work to the show
  • Choose from a wide variety of blank forms for registration and enrollment to our many programs
The end of the year is coming soon - take advantage of this opportunity to get the personal assistance you need to complete your pending work.
Stop by the booth and we’ll see you in Nampa!
Recognition Awards for 2020
This year the Awards Committee made a decision in regards to the Recognition Awards for 2020. The decision was to postpone the Recognition Awards until 2021. If you have already submitted a nomination for either the Ambassador Award or the Open Competition Award for 2020, we appreciate you for your submission and will transfer them to 2021.
Achievement Award Renewal
Make the most of your 2020 results and enroll or renew your horse in the Achievement Awards today. It is $50 to enroll a new horse in the program or $50 to renew by September 30th. Unpaid points are available to purchase for $100 per year. Take a look at your horse’s Horse Achievement Summary and see if your horse is eligible for an award.
Youth Members and Amateurs can also get into the game by participating in the Amateur Achievement Awards.
Enrollment/Renewal for USDF All Breed Awards due September 30th
The United States Dressage Federation and the Arabian Horse Association have teamed up for the Dressage All Breeds Awards. Scores earned through USDF/AHA Recognized Shows or through USDF Open Shows can count toward the USDF All Breeds Awards. To be considered for this award, horses must be enrolled with AHA, prior to September 1 (for 2020 only, the enrollment date has been changed to September 30). Any enrollments postmarked or electronic transaction dated after August 31 will be processed for the upcoming award year. Top horses will receive a certificate and other recognition.
Reminder for the 2021 Competition Year for all Recognized AHA Shows
  • Added class fees have been reduced from $30 to $15 per class.
  • The will now be a $15 charge per held TBA in which the TBA slot is filled with an AHA recognized class code and results are reported. If a TBA slot is not held as an AHA recognized class, there is NO charge.
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.
Forgot to enroll your horse in the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program for US Nationals? 

Enrollments in the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program can still be made. The nomination fee is $1,640 or $2,190 for Reining classes. All entries into the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program must also be entered into the U.S. National Championship Show via an official entry form.
NOTE: A horse that is co-owned by the two distinct non-family members cannot be shown in Maturity and Jackpot classes at any AHA National Championship Show.

All Half-Arabians Competing in the Performance Futurity/Maturity Program must have DNA on file to the purebred Arabian parent in order to be eligible to compete in these classes.

U.S. 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.
Be a Hero and More...


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.
November 14, 2020
November 7, 2020
September Challenge: Appreciate your Barn Family 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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