US Equestrian is pleased to announce the launch of a new benefits program for members, offering access to expansive coverage, including medical, dental, vision, business, pet, and liability insurance for all competing USEF members and USEF subscribing members. Currently, promotional fan members are not eligible to enroll in the benefits program, but upgrading your membership is simple -
click here
to upgrade your membership.
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Hello my name is Emily Springer and I am the Competition Results Processor. I have been with AHA just over a week and am eager to learn!
1) If you had to be shipwrecked on a deserted island, but all your human needs—such as food and water—were taken care of, what two items would you want to have with you?
2) If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
- A Dolphin, roaming the sea would be amazing!
3) What’s your favorite time waster?
- Horses, however Candy Crush is up there too...
4) What hobbies do you have outside of work?
- Riding, predominantly Jumpers which takes up a majority of my free time.
5) What’s your favorite thing about working at AHA?
- In the short time I have been here I have really appreciated how welcoming everyone is. Having this job be my first in the Equine Industry directly after college is extremely exciting for me!
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It’s not too late! Submit your stallion report by January 31
st
and it’s still
FREE
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After January 31
st
the cost will be $50 per stallion.
Stallion reports are required for all U.S. registered purebred Arabian stallions bred to all U.S. registered purebred Arabian mares. Click
here
to download this report then mail, email or fax it to 303-696-4599. Please contact a Registry Service Representative at 303-696-4500, #2, for assistance with any questions.
Don’t be left behind-submit your report today.
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Preserve Your Horse's Legacy
Reduced registration fees* for horses over 2-years old.
Arabian: $250
Half-Arabian & Anglo-Arabian: $150
Apply by March 15, 2020
*All other registration requirements must be met. Amnesty fee with AHA membership.
Contact Registration for more details:
303.696.4500
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It’s time to check the mailbox! Issue 1 is arriving. You will also be able to pick up a copy at the Scottsdale Show.
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Arabian Horse Life Blog
The Success of "Paint the Pony"
The Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center (CTRC), a nonprofit organization based in Longmont, Colo., has been assisting people with mental and physical disabilities through equine assisted therapy since 1980.
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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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DataSource Updates
For those that use DataSource frequently, you may have noticed a few changes. Outlined below are a few of the updates new to DataSource.
- More efficient look on all pages for less user scrolling
- The 'back' button has been removed, allowing the user to utilize the web page Browser Back button
- The Owner and Breeder search will now list foal dates in descending order
- An update for faster processing allows for Horse Progeny to be displayed with greater efficiency
- Horse counts are displayed in the 'Currently Owned', 'Once Owned', and 'Bred' tab.
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In addition, updates to the aesthetics of DataSource have also been completed.
- Background boxes have been removed from Horse Pedigrees
- Background boxes have been removed from Fantasy Pedigrees
- Background boxes have been removed from Horse Pedigree Alternate View
Contact Registry Services for more details.
303.696.4500
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AHA Available to Provide Services at the 2020 Annual Scottsdate Arabian Horse Show, February 13-23!
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Come meet with the AHA staff and see what’s new. We are located at the northeast end of the Shopping Expo (North Hall). AHA is there to help you:
Purchase or renew your AHA membership and receive a free gift (
while supplies last
) and be entered to win an Apple iPad!
Transfer or begin the registration for your horse
Submit your late in-utero nominations to the Sweepstakes Program and Halter Futurities
Pay for your late Halter Futurity re-nominations
Renew your Achievement Award Program
Look up pedigree, progeny and ownership information on DataSource—get a FREE printout of the pedigree of any 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
This is your opportunity to get
personal
assistance with your paperwork and answer many of your questions.
Come check us out!
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2019 OEIP High Point Winners Announced
In the National Categories, exhibitors are competing in events recognized by national level organizations, such as the American Endurance Rider Conference (AERC) for Endurance and the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) for Dressage.
National Category
Dressage -Katherine Rich-Elzig with 12 points
Competitive Trail -Beverly Roberts with 22 points
Endurance -Monica Chapman with 29 points
Mounted Shooting -Melissa Shaner with 44 points
Exhibitors competing in local events, like 4-H shows and local saddle clubs earn points in Local Categories.
Local Category
Dressage -Jessica Ziegler with 63.5 points
Halter -Janet Leli with 34 points
Hunter Pleasure/Hack -Cheryl R Wright with 12 points
Ranch/ Team Sorting -Melissa Shaner with 44 points
Saddleseat Pleasure -Cheryl R Wright with 45 points
Showmanship -Janet Leli with 15 points
Team Penning -Melissa Shaner with 39 points
Walk/ Trot -Janet Leli with 40 points
Western Pleasure/ Bareback Pleasure -Rhonda Kesek with 46 points
The OEIP is an online based program where you can get awards and recognition for competing outside of AHA recognized events. There are a variety of National and Local categories to suit almost any competitive horse sport. To view all available categories and program rules, please visit
www.arabianhorses.org/competition/open-programs/incentive-programs/. If you would like the opportunity to be listed as an OEIP High Point Champion for 2020, then sign up today!
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Dressage Rider Awards
If you
compete in Basic/Training through Fourth Level you can receive recognition from AHA.
After the initial enrollment, riders are eligible for an award once they earn two or more scores of 60 percent or better from two separate rides and two different judges. Only scores earned after enrollment are counted. The show secretary reports scores earned at AHA-recognized shows while riders report their scores from Open shows on the official Open Show Report Form.
AWARD LEVELS
Basic/Training Level
Certificate
First Level
Certificate
and
Pin
Second Level
Certificate and
Pin
Third Level
Certificate
and
Pin
Fourth Level
Certificate
and
Pin
Enrollment is just $45 for each level of competition. Scores are accumulative and do not need to be earned in the same year. The rider must have an AHA Membership with Competition Card to enroll.
Click here
or call (303) 696-4500 #4 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
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Qualification Point and Score Increases
Qualification points have increased for both the Regional and National levels this year. Please remember that:
- A first or second place at an AHA qualifying show automatically qualifies for the Regional Championship.
- A Top Five at the Regional Championship, Pacific Slope and East Coast Championship qualifies for Nationals.
- A Top Six at the Eastern or Western Canadian Breeders qualifies for the Nationals.
- The qualification period remains the same, the previous year (2019) up to the close of entries (for the 2020 year).
- Open qualifications can be used in some disciplines.
- Working Western participation qualifications remain the same.
- Qualification comes from the class section, Amateur and Amateur Owner have specific requirements.
Click here
for chart or call (303) 696-4500 # 4 to speak with a Customer Service Representative
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Missed the December 31
st
deadline?
You can still enroll your 2020 in-utero foal as a Breeding Entry for $500 and in the US and Canadian Halter Futurity Program for $170 per horse/per country. Enrollments must be postmarked/electronic transaction dated by February 15, 2020.
Download the AHA In-Utero Foal Program Application
here
.
Contact Competition Services at 303-696-4500, option #4 for additional information.
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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 National Show Commission Updates
Check out the latest updates from the National Show Commissioners.
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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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2020 Omnibus
The 2020 Omnibus will be available online around March. If you would like a printed copy of the Omnibus please fill out this form:
Printed copies will only be mailed to those who have requested them.
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Be a Hero Challenge
Be on the lookout for the February Be a Hero Challenge announcement on all social media!
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.
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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