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Change to Post Entry Fees
Don't forget that you can enter without the post entry fee if you are qualifying at an AHA recognized show after the original close of entries on June 29th only if your horse is not previously qualified. If you are submitting an additional class entry after this time and are already qualified then the post entry fee will apply. Remember, there is no such thing as "re-qualifying".
For people qualifying after the close of entries from an AHA recognized show, you will need to follow the procedures in the 2012 Omnibus on page 55 for the Regional Exceptions to ensure that you get stalls, etc.
If you are entering multiple classes and are already qualified for some classes, the classes you are qualified for still need to be entered before the original close of entries on June 29th in order to avoid post entry fees. Remember, entries close June 29th.
Online Entries are now available! Click here to enter online today!
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New Classes for 2012
- Arabian Yearling Colt/Gelding, offered with an additional award money of $15,000
- Arabian Yearling Filly, offered with an additional award money of $15,000
- Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Colt/Gelding, offered with an additional award money of $5,000
- Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Filly, offered with an additional award money of $5,000
- Arabian English Pleasure AATR Championship
- Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian English Pleasure AATR Championship
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Importation Permits Required for Horses Traveling to Canadian Nationals from Texas and New Mexico - Equine Piroplasmosis
This information is imperative for:
- Exhibitors with horses originating from Texas or New Mexico and are traveling to Canadian Nationals.
- Exhibitors that will have horses at Youth Nationals and will have those same horses traveling to Canadian Nationals.
Please also be aware that disease status in locations may change at any time. The changes may have an impact on the import requirements into Canada. Please consult your local USDA office or the AHA office for of any updates.
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Vesicular Stomatitis Update-New Mexico
Vesicular Stomatitis has been found in horses in New Mexico. At this point horses from New Mexico are not eligible to enter Canada until they have been out of New Mexico for at least 21 days. This includes horses showing at Youth Nationals which also must meet the 21 day rule!
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Important Trade Compliance Information
The CBSA has asked that AHA provide for its exhibitors this letter and that all exhibitors review this information. There is important information in this document related to horse importation and customs paperwork to make your travel to Canada easier. Please download the document here and plan to have a copy with you while crossing the border.
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Show Sponsorships and Patronships Still Available!
It's not too late to get your farm recognized at the Canadian Nationals! Arena signs and class sponsorships are still available! Please contact Karen Caughell at firemajik17@shaw.ca for more information on arena signs and class sponsorships.
For a 2012 Canadian Nationals Patron Form, please click here.
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Enterprise Rental Cars
Enterprise Rental Car has put together a special promotion website for Canadian National Exhibitors and Patrons to use when they book their cars and are offering special rates! Click here to reserve your car now.
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Getting to Brandon from Winnipeg
It's about a 2 hour drive from WinnipegAirport to the Keystone Centre in Brandon. If you're not renting a car, there is a shuttle service that runs. Contact Brandon Air Shuttle at 204-729-3333 or visit their website http://www.brandonairshuttle.com/
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Feed & Bedding Information- NEW VENDOR!
Keystone Centre will be the exclusive supplier of feed & bedding for the 2012 Canadian Nationals. You may download the order form here or contact Dave at 1-204-726-3556 or dave@keystonecentre.com
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Hotels, Restaurants & Things to do in Brandon
City of Brandon- Hotels & Restaurants
Whether you're looking to stay at an upscale suite or a place to park your RV, Brandon has many lodging opportunities. Click here to view Hotel Information. Click here to download the form to reserve your RV space at the Keystone Centre.
From fine dining to fast food, Brandon boasts hundreds of eating establishments. Looking for a great steak while in Brandon? The Keg Steakhouse is within walking distance to the facility, and Remington's Steakhouse offers amazing steaks and mouthwatering seafood dishes. Gulliver's Grill, located next door to the Keystone Centre, offers down home style cooking and amazing desserts. Click here to view an abbreviated list of Brandon restaurants. There are also 2 restaurants attached to the Keystone Centre.
If you're looking for something to do in Brandon besides the Canadian Nationals, you won't be bored!
Did you know?
...There is a YMCA pool located on grounds?
...That there is a nightclub attached to the hotel and facility? Get your groove on at the Great Western Roadhouse. The club features a large dance floor, elevated dance platforms and state-of-the-art digital sound, and a massive patio. Check it out on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.canadclubs.com/gwr.php
...Canada's National Artillery Museum is located 15 minutes from Brandon? Check out the weapons vault, artillery gallery, and Gregg gallery. www.rcamuseum.com
...Canada's only Air Museum dedicated to WWII Royal Canadian Air Force Training is just a short drive north of Brandon? This museum showcases aircrafts, artifacts and memorabilia. www.airmuseum.ca
...That there are 6 golf courses in and surrounding Brandon?
From Billiards to Waterslides, Brandon offers something for everyone for recreation. Click here for more links.
For more detailed information on things to do in Brandon, check out www.brandon.tourism.com
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Facility Info
The Keystone Centre sits on approximately 90 acres in Brandon's busy commercial district. With 540,000 square feet of multi-use space under one roof, exhibitors will be able to move between Ring 1 (Westman Place) and Ring 2 (Westoba Credit Union Arena) and never go outside.
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