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April 15, 2020
AHA Office Updates
Beginning Monday, April 20, AHA Staff will be operating on a 32 hour work week to reduce costs for the association. AHA will still maintain normal operating hours of 8 AM to 5 PM MDT, however, response times for requested services may be impacted.
Program Spotlight
Frequent Rider Program
Ride your horse and get rewarded! The Arabian Horse Association's Frequent Rider Program allows participants to log their hours spent in the saddle outside of the show ring. Reach hour milestones and get rewarded with great prizes!

Want to learn more about FRP?
Find out more here.
Ranch Riding Video Submissions Extended!
Still need to signup for this week's Virtual Clinic? Submissions have been extended until April 19th.

Signup here.
This Week's Re-Broadcasts

Youth Nationals
  • 1917 HA/AA English Show Hack JTR 13 & Under
  • 2179 HA/AA Hunter Hack JTR 18 & Under

Canadian Nationals
  • 737 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over
  • 2180 A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 14-18

Sport Horse Nationals
  • 772 HA/AA Hunter Hack AAOTR
  • 2692 HA/AA Sport Horse Under Saddle Dressage Type

US Nationals
  • 669/1007 HA/AA Reining Junior Horse
  • 669 AEPA Arabian Horse Times $100,000 Arabian English Pl Futurity
  • 1260 AWPA Arabian Horse World $100,000 Arabian Western Pleasure

Click here to view.
COVID-19 Updates and Resources

If you were unable to attend the AHA Town Hall Meeting on April 8, 2020, you can still view the meeting.
Click here to view.

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 .

Arabian Horse Life
Can't wait for Issue 2 to arrive in your mailbox? Then click here to read the digital version.

Arabian Horse Life Blog
Do you own and operate a farm? Then read on for some interesting tax information here.

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



AHA Calendar of Events

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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.
Our physical office may be closed, but we are still open for business. Please contact us with any of your registration questions.

Shayna Balley
303-696-4511

Victoria Collins
303-696-4519

Alyssa Vignone
303-696-4568

Erin Watson
303-696-4504

Isaac Wilkinson
303-696-4536

Kelly Huston
303-696-4570

Debbie Fuentes
303-696-4518

Or email us at info@arabianhorses.org



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
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: 
 
·          Breeding/In-Hand classes
·          Performance classes
·          Competitive Trail Rides
·          Endurance Rides
·          Combined Driving
·          Arabian Racing
·          Gymkhana
·          Dressage/Western Dressage
·          Pleasure Carriage Driving
·          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.

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:
  • Stallion
  • Mare
  • Gelding

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.

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.
 
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!
2020 Canadian Nationals
The 2020 Canadian Schedule is now online with comments being received. Please email CanadaComm@arabianhorses.org.
Click here for more information.
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.

AHYA Virtual Hippology Contest Results

13 & Under Division – 95 entries
Champions
Addison Ainsley Adams - Michigan
Kiley Wenger – Illinois
Ella Schrupp - Minnesota

14-18 Division – 151 entries
Champions
Sarah Harper – Tennessee
Jaeden Kapur - Washington

19-30 Division – 79 entries
Champion
Kylie Bell - Utah

Tie for Reserve Champion
Rachel Powell - Illinois
Emma Graf - Tennessee
Emily Watson - Tennessee
Melissa Tucker - Maryland

31 & Over Division – 139 entries
Champion
Cindy Reich - California

Reserve Champions
Jenna Bailey - California
Sarah Keenan – Tennessee
Cheryl Eblen – Minnesota
Teal – Wisconsin
Morgan Vander Beek - Minnesota


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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