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Dates & Deadlines
June 1: AHYA Creative Contest entries are due
June 1: AHYA Convention delegate eligibility deadline
June 1: Dale & Debbie Harvill Foundation Scholarship Applications due June 15: AHYA Officer Candidate applications due to AHA
June 25: AHYA Convention delegate forms due to AHA
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Don't Miss the Youth Issue of MAH
Issue #3 of Modern Arabian Horse is the Youth Issue! Don't miss the feature on Youth of the Year, Haley Harrington, a helpful little piece about showing on a budget and a fabulous spotlight on long-time member, Cecile Hetzel-Dunn. Want to subscribe to Modern Arabian Horse? Email mediainfo@arabianhorses.org.
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Hurry! Creative Contest Entries Due June 1!
2012 Creative Contest theme is "Timeless Arabians!" Enter unlimited categories for just $10. Compete in Creative Writing, Art, Photography, Computer-Generated, and Audio-Visual. Entries are due by June 1 Download your form here.
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Get that Application for a $5,000 Scholarship
The $5,000 Dale and Debbie Harvill Foundation Scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need, academic ability, leadership, and equine involvement. Scholarships must be used for undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university. Proof of enrollment as a full-time student is required. Applicants must hold a current membership to the Arabian Horse Association. Application deadline is June 1, 2012. Click here for more information and an application.
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Become a Voting Delegate
The AHYA Convention is just around the corner. Are you interested in becoming a voting delegate for your Region? Delegates represent their Region and help make the decisions for AHYA. As a delegate you get to vote for the next AHYA President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Contact your AHYA Youth Regional Director for more information on how to become a delegate for your Region.
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Get the Scoop
We want YOU to cover Youth Nationals activities! Enter the 2012 Youth Journalism contest by submitting a writing sample (details below). If you win, you'll be one of several kids to become journalists for Youth Nationals. Your work will be featured in official Youth Nationals coverage, and on the AHA website. Wow!
Winning youth journalists will work with an AHA staff member to write accounts of activities, get interviews, and take fun photos! If you're interested, make sure you'll be in Albuquerque, New Mexico for at least a few days of the upcoming Youth Nationals. Winners must be able to write their own stories and attend activities. Check out the youth website for more details.
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AHYA is Looking for Youth Activity Sponsors at Youth Nationals
The AHYA Board is looking for activity and t-shirt sponsors for the 2012 Youth Nationals. Think it would be cool to have your barn listed on the back of all of those qualifier t-shirts? How about a perfect memento for an outgoing senior to have their name on their last year as a qualifier? We also are still looking for additional sponsorships for the AHYA Convention and Hippology Contest. Download a Youth Activity Sponsorship form today from the AHYA website by clicking here.
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Youth Nationals Poker Run Fundraiser Needs Your Support
The 2012 Poker Run Fundraiser is looking for 'Host Barns' to volunteer a little of their time on Tuesday as a poker stop for the fundraiser. The kids would like the Poker Run to resemble a Barn Party feel. Host Barns will hand out cards to participating individuals during the duration of the contest Tuesday. All materials will be provided for each barn. It is up to the Host Barn to add any extras like candy, refreshments, and fun throughout the day for the kids. Please contact Youth Programs to volunteer as a poker stop.
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Youth Nationals in Need of Champion Jacket Sponsors
The Youth National Show Commission is working hard and in need of Youth National Champion Jacket Sponsorships for this year. Jacket/Buckle sponsorships are $300 each. Sponsors are named in the Youth Nationals Official Show Program as well as recognized through center ring announcements as the champion of each class is named. To sponsor one of these most coveted prizes, click here and complete the sponsorship form.
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I sure wish I knew more about ...
Are there certain things about horses that you wish you knew more about? Learn more about first aid, training techniques and equine behavior. Get Smart about horses! Tell us what you wish you knew more about at youth@arabianhorses.org.
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USEF Recognition and Resources for High School Equestrians
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is providing recognition and resources for high school equestrians. These programs support youth across all breeds, disciplines and levels of experience to help them stay connected to equestrian sport. The USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program provides young equestrians with the opportunity to earn a varsity letter in equestrian - just like any other high school sport. Click here for more information.
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Search for Colleges with Equestrian Programs
Students looking to continue their equestrian career after high school will love the collegiate resources USEF has created. Students can use the USEF Equestrian College Search to see what colleges offer the equestrian degree programs or riding teams that match their interests. The Search has profiles of over 100 schools and is available here. More resources on selecting the right college including the Guide for the Collegiate Equestrian brochure are available here.
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