Arabian Score Sheet Changed & Points of Emphasis Named
 AHA recently made changes to the Arabian scoring system, making adjustments to both the Purebred Arabian Score Sheet and the Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Score Sheet, along with corresponding class specifications listed on the back of each score sheet. The new Score Sheets and class specifications can be found by clicking here.
In addition, the 2013 Points of Emphasis for judges were recently identified. Yearly Points of Emphasis are named upon recommendation from the 5-90 Task Force. The Points of Emphasis identify specific negative trends and put special emphasis on addressing these situations. Read the 2013 Points of Emphasis here.
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Judges & Exhibitors School Changes Perceptions
The Judges & Stewards Office at AHA wrapped up its annual Judges & Exhibitors School, Dec. 6-8 in Scottsdale, Ariz. "It was mind blowing, actually," says Karen Root of Orem, Utah. "That is one of the best educational seminars I have ever attended." The Judges & Exhibitors School operates as the starting point for earning one's AHA judging card and is open to anyone interested in learning about how judges are taught to evaluate horses in the ring.
"As an exhibitor, it's imperative. It totally changed how I look at horses - just learning all the specs! Even if you don't plan to get your judges card, it makes you a better exhibitor. I had never stopped to think about the responsibility those judges have. Read more here.
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Victoria Oto Named 2012 Youth of the Year
Victoria Oto of Maraga, Calif. was recently named 2012 Youth of the Year. As an ambassador for the Arabian breed, Oto was nominated for the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award and was awarded the Reserve Overall title.
Oto distinguished herself from the competition in terms of her passion for the Arabian breed and her extraordinary contributions to her community. The current Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) Vice President, Oto also served as Vice Director of Region 3 (Northern Calif.) and Chaired the Youth Nationals Activities Committee for two years. As an active member of both local and regional clubs, Oto led a highly successful youth fundraising effort that considerably surpassed previous years. Read more here. |
Hope Springs Eternal+/ Surprises Jumper World, Wins AHA Open Competition Award
 Hope Springs Eternal+/ (Allience+// x Pajarito Esprit), a 2000 purebred bay mare, owned by Lynn, Kyle, Margaret and Laura McAlister was recently named the AHA 2012 Open Competition Award winner.
Nominated as a jumper, "Hope" competes at the Open USEF International level in California's zone 10. With Kristin Hardin in the irons, Hope has won at the Santa Barbara National Show, Oaks Summer Classic, and the Showpark Summer Tournament, all USEF zone 10 AA rated shows and all deeply competitive. After having a foal in 2011, Hope picked up right where she left off. Read more here.
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Renew and Reconnect - Membership Has its Benefits
There are 237 AHA clubs in the U.S. and Canada. Joining a local club allows you to connect with people near you who share your love for Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. Find a list of AHA clubs in your region and find out which one suits you! Renew your membership here.
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Deadline Extended for Stallion Reports
If you have not already done so, please complete your stallion report and email it to info.registry@arabianhorses.org or fax to 303-696-4599 or mail it back to AHA by January 31, 2013. Every Arabian stallion that bred an Arabian mare in 2012 is required to have a stallion report on file. After January 31, a $50 late fee will be assessed. Click here for a Stallion Report.
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The Only Way to Win Allocated Prize $$
Remember the only way to now participate for Allocated Prize Money in the Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Program, is to enter your foal in utero as a Breeding Entry. If your mare was bred to a Sweepstakes Nominated Sire or your Nominated Dam was bred to a non-Arabian stallion, the in utero foal is eligible to be enrolled as a Breeding Entry (see complete rules for eligibility). Classes now provide for potential earnings at all stages of the resulting foal's life. February 15th is the deadline to enter at the $500 fee. Please contact an AHA Representative for more information at (303) 696-4500 #4 or view the Sweepstakes Program online here.
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Check Your Points
If you have been participating in either the Sweepstakes Point Program or the Achievement Award High Point Program you have until January 15 to check your points online for accuracy. Any corrections after January 15 may not be included in the final tabulation for payout and awards. To view your points go to the member homepage and click on "Horse/Rider Points and Competition Records." From here you can view the appropriate reports.
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Halter Futurity Deadline
Don't forget the deadline for inutero entries! February 15 is the deadline to enter at the $160 per horse, per country fee. Renominations can still be made up to March 31 with a late fee of $100 (per horse, per country) in addition to the $35 re-nomination fee (per horse, per country). Please contact an AHA Representative for more information at (303) 696-4500 #4.
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Changes to Qualifications for Breeding/In-Hand
The previous non-qualification period (2011/2012) for the Yearling and Two Year Old Breeding/In-Hand classes was addressed at the November Board of Directors Meeting. Here are the qualification changes which were approved by the Board for 2013 and forward:
- Qualifications waived for the Yearling class at Canadian Nationals
- Qualifications waived for the Yearling and Two Year Old class at Sport Horse Nationals
- Qualifications waived for Regional Yearling Regional classes (Yearling Breeders Sweepstakes classes require that the entry must be a Breeding Entry)
- Qualifications for the U.S. National Yearling class, 4 points from an AHA Recognized Show or a Top Ten ribbon from a Regional Breeders Sweepstakes Yearling class.
- Qualifications for the Regional Two Year Old class, 2 points from an AHA Recognized show.
- Qualifications for the U.S. National Two Year Old class, 5 points from an AHA Recognized Show.
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Calling All Dressage Riders!
Want to get more out of your experience in the Dressage Arena? Enroll today in the Dressage Rider Awards. From Training through Fourth Level you can earn certificates and/or lapel pins to boast your achievement. Enrollment is $45 per level and awards are given once you earn two or more scores of 60% or better from two separate rides and separate judges. Scores are cumulative and do not need to be earned in the same year. Please contact an AHA Representative for more information at (303) 696-4500 #4.
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