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Region 1
Fiesta Del Mar Show is Back
Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association and Desert Arabian Horse Association are bringing back their joint show Fiesta Del Mar, April 5-7, 2013. It is a concurrent show and a qualifier for Region 1 and 2 Championships. All judges have been or currently are Nationals judges. Contact Nancy Harvey for more information (626) 355-9101.
Save the Dates
Two other shows to mark on your calendar: Sierra Empire Arabian Horse Association's show, January 25-27, 2013 in Pomona and Rancho California Arabian Horse Association's show, March 22-23, 2013 in Burbank.
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Region 7
Region 7 Show Designed for the Exhibitor
The Region 7 Show, April 25-28, with ASHO4U pres-show April 23-24, at WestWorld will once again focus on designing a show for the exhibitor, using lessons learned from last year's successful show to continue to improve the experience for all exhibitors. Here's what's in store, thanks to our hard working Commission:
- Upgraded, super-sized premium, thanks to designer, Irene Wells
- Improved Championship Belt Buckles, reflecting a brand new year
- Improved and expanded WestWorld facility with center ring classes in the newly enclosed and Equidome.
- Fun Friday and Saturday night schedules, including some excellent halter and performance classes on Saturday evening
- Reworked schedule for the Working Western Division, thanks to Commissioner, Jessica Bein. Trail and Reining will span two days during the pre-show and three days during Regionals, with special attention paid to keeping kids in school.
- Brand new cutting, working cow an reined cow classes included in the regular Region 7 show, on Saturday for the pre-show and Sunday for Regionals
- New cutting, working cow and reined cow classes fully integrated into The Ultimate Futurity - an excellent tool by which exhibitors can win prize money and buckles
- New working western division manager with stellar credentials - Cindy Reid
- Challenging trail courses designed by Ruth Sintay
- New, sponsored, Working Western Patron's tent between Rings 6 and 7, facing Ring 6, which includes a cash bar on Thursday and Friday evenings
- Split sport horse in-hand classes to include both dressage and hunter types in both open and Amateur to Handle divisions, thanks to a generous donation from Bazy Tankersley and Al-Marah Arabians
- Junior to handle classes added to sport horse in-hand division due to last year's large entry numbers in open and amateur divisions
- "Own the Class" option for $250; sponsor the rose garland and championship and buckle. Sponsor's name displayed in the win photo and announced!
- Full slate of youth activities planned for the show (listed on page 30 in the premium), including an all-age Ice Cream Social Saturday afternoon, sponsored by Sshameless++, the 2013 AHA Ambassador Award winner.
For further information on the Ultimate Futurity, visit www.ultimatefuturity.com or contact Elise Ulmer at
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Region 9
Alamo Arabian Spring Fiesta
March 21-24, 2013 (NEW SHOW DATES), San Antonio Rose Palace
Judge: Steve Lieblang
Show Secretary: Nancy Harvey
More information will be posted on our website.
Contact information:
Debbie Cinotto, Dressage & Sport Horse Show Manager, (817)319-9815
Kristen Fisher, Show Manager, (214) 284-7094
Mark Williams, AAHA President, (830) 336-2953
The American Foundation Arabian Horse Association
Spring One Day Sport Horse & Jumping Show
Mystic Acres, Terrell, Texas
April 6, 2013, a Region 9 qualifying show
Classes include sport horse in-hand and under saddle, jumping, hunter hack, huntseat equitation over fences, leadline and walk/trot.
Sanctioned by AHA and points for pintos are also accepted by PtHA.
Premium book at: http://springonedayshow.webs.com/
Legacy Arabian Horse Club will host their 29th Annual Show The Cowtown Classic, March 14-17, 2013 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. We offer a full array of classes from main ring performance, reining, cutting, reined cow, herd work, to dressage and sport horse. For more info please contact Debbie Cinotto or visit our website.
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Region 10
Next Board Meeting
Our next board meeting is Sunday March 3 at 12 p.m. The Show Committee meeting is at 11:00 a.m. Meetings are at the Holiday Inn Campus Area in Eau Clarie, Wisconsin and are open to all.
Salute to Volunteer Award Winners
AHA and its regions are successful due to their hard working volunteers. Region 10 is pleased to congratulate our 2012 winners who were honored at then AHA Convention. Region 10 is a very active region at the national level. Since these awards started in 1993, 16 Region 10 members have won a total of 20 National Volunteer awards.
Joining this illustrious group are two 2012 National Volunteer Award Winners: Lori Conway, Minnesota AHA and Stacey Dunn, Wisconsin AHA.
Region 10 2012 Volunteer Award Winners:
- Nancy Miller, Wisconsin AHA
- Kitty Omitt, Sahara Sands Saddle Club
An Even Better Region 10 Show in 2013
With a new show arena on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, the show will be more relaxed with time for fun. The Think Pink benefit for Breast Cancer was a huge success in 2012 and will be expanded to include some really fun classes in 2013. You DO NOT want to miss Friday at the show!
The Regional show runs from June 13-16 (trail added this year) with the preshow on Wednesday, June 12. TBA classes are available for both shows for the first time this year.
The Regional Endurance Ride is June 14 with the Competitive Ride on June 15. Both are in Preston, Minnesota. The Sport Horse Regional Championships are in Waukesha on June 22-23.
NEW THIS YEAR: Regional championships in working cow horse and reined cow horse will be held on June 22 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Note: Reining and trail classes will be in St. Paul. Arabian cutting classes are on June 20 with a pre-show for the regional classes on June 21 along with many reining classes.
The complete calendar of regional meetings, shows, clinics and other events can be found at: http://www.region10arabians.com/calendar_2.htm
Region 10 Youth
The youth of Region 10 had another exceptional year. With their strong participation at the Youth Nationals-including an awesome 'boom box' golf cart for the parade of Regions, Youth Convention, Judging teams, and team tournament, Region 10 youth are amazing! Congratulations to all who participated. We are SO proud.
Region 10 Judging Contest
In 2012 Region 10 was the only Region to sponsor a judging contest. 2013 looks to be even better with the Region 10 Judging Contest for 4-H, FFA and AHA Junior Judging Teams. The contest, hosted by the Sahara Sands Saddle Club, will be held May 4 in conjunction with their spring show at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota. The contest will have halter and performance classes with reasons given on one halter and one performance class. Awards and ribbons will be given to top ten individuals and top five teams in Halter, Performance, Reasons and Overall. Come and join the fun. Any team is welcome to participate and expand their judging skills on some beautiful Arabian orses that are there competing in the show. For more information or for the rules and entry forms go to the Region 10 website at http://www.region10arabians.com/.
Judging Teams at 42nd Arabian Horse Judging Contest
The Region 10 judging teams had a great showing at the contest held on Friday, October 26, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma during the U.S. Nationals. Competing in the Junior AHA Division at the contest was the Minnesota AHA team coached by Cindy Schneider which placed Reserve Champion in all four categories of Halter, Performance, Reasons and Overall. Team members were; Amanda Maus, Alaina Johnson, Ane Mommsen and Hannah Davison. The two Wisconsin AHA teams also did well in the Junior AHA Division with Team A, coached by Joan Rose, winning third place in all four categories. Team members Molly Schwister, Jocalyn Carpenter, Zoe DeWitt and Emily Kaldenberg. Wisconsin AHA Team B, coached by Rachel Hoeft, placed 5th in all categories with team members Carolyn Hannon, Lindsey Held, Emily Powell and Mai Ling Ness.
Individuals in the Top Ten:
- Halter
- Alaina Johnson 2nd, representing the Minnesota AHA
- Jocalyn Carpenter 8th & Molly Schwister 10th, representing the Wisconsin AHA, Team A
- Performance
- Alaina Johnson 7th & Hannah Davison 9th, representing the Minnesota AHA
- Molly Schwister 9th & Zoe DeWitt 10th, representing the Wisconsin AHA, Team A
- Reasons
- Alaina Johnson 6th & Ane Munnsen 7th, representing the Minnesota AHA
- Zoe DeWitt 8th, Molly Schwister 9th & Jocalyn Carpenter 10th, representing the Wisconsin AHA, Team A
- Overall
- Alaina Johnson 5th & Hannah Davison 9th Representing the Minnesota AHA
- Molly Schwister 8th & Zoe DeWitt 10th, representing the Wisconsin AHA, Team A
Youth Team Tournament 2012
With 17 teams participating, Region 10 had the greatest number of teams of all the Regions. There were 12 AHA Recognized Teams and 5 AHA non-recognized teams. The Minnesota AHA team the "LeFever Believers" won the Recognized contest with team members Lexi LeFever, Abigail Buschette, Emeila Farago, Riley Hammer, Savannah Leyda and Emma Filipiak. The "Golden Ridge Starlets" team won the AHA Non-Recognized contest with members Mari Ertz, Maddie Heikela, Eliza Mekunda, Emily Nelson, Maddison Piepenburg, and Makena Scott.
Awards will be made at the Region 10 Championship show on June 15, 2013. Region 10 also gives out awards for the top ten individuals that participate in this program and out of 53 youth that turned in points for the tournament the following will be recognized:
- Champion from the AHA Non-Recognized team of "Kid's Adventure" is Hunter Offord
- Reserve Champion from the AHA Recognized team of "We Love Horses" is Amber Wyman
- Top Ten from the AHA Recognized team of "LeFever Believers" is Abigail Buschette
- Top Ten from the AHA Recognized team of "We Love Horses" is Molly Schwister
- Top Ten from the AHA Non-Recognized team of "Golden Ridge Starlets" is Makena Scott
- Top Ten from the AHA Recognized team of "LeFever Believers" is Lexi LeFever
- Top Ten from the AHA Recognized team of "Golden Ridge Super Stars" is Kaitlin Shawback
- Top Ten from the AHA Recognized team of "Golden Ridge Rock Stars" is Mia Gifford
- Top Ten from the AHA Recognized team of " LeFever Believers" is Emeila Farago
- Top Ten from the AHA Recognized team of " Golden Ridge Rock Stars" is Abigail Rhode
Club News
Minnesota AHA
Join is for the one of the top shows in the country. The Spring Fling, nominated for top USEF show of the year in 2012, will be held on March 22-24, 2013 at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, Minnesota. Judge is Myron Krause. For complete information go to http://www.mnarabhorse.com/
Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association
2013 Spring WAHA Clinic features booming western dressage discipline, April 13-14, near Madison, Wisconsin. This haul-in, hands-on clinic features Cliff Swanson, one of the founding fathers of the western dressage Association of America and a widely-sought clinician across the U.S. and abroad. Twelve horse-rider pairs will work two hours both days and lots of audit spots are available for spectators. This clinic truly will be something that almost any rider on any breed of horse can use for betterment of their relationship! For more information, including a detailed flyer/registration form, visit the WAHA website: www.wisconsinarabian.com
Wisconsin Desert Horse Association
Wisconsin Desert Horse Association will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. WDHA will be having an assortment of interesting, historical, fun and educational activities going on throughout the whole year to celebrate. WDHA will be at Horse-A-Rama, May 4-5 at the Manitowoc County Expo with horses for the breed demonstration and a T.A.I.L. program, along with having an informational booth to promote our wonderful Arabian breed. Horse-A-Rama is the second largest horse fair in the state. For more information on any of our activities, visit our website - www.wdha.net or our facebook page.
If you are interested in participating please contact Vikki Dalton and Gail Rentmeester via email with the following information:
* Horse's Registered Name
* Horse's Barn Name
* Arabian or Half-Arabian
* Discipline Presenting (1-3 possibilities if available)
* Owner
* Rider/Handler
For a list of clubs and club contacts, go to http://www.region10arabians.com/clubs.htm
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Region 11
Spring Clinic Series by NIAHAC and Arriviste Arabians
The Northern Illinois Arabian Horse Activity Club (NIAHAC), in partnership with Arriviste Arabians, is excited to announce a Spring Clinic series! Arriviste is located at 16145 W Bruce Road, Lockport, Illinois - approx 30 miles west of Chicago.
Feb. 9, 2013: Educational Extravaganza!
We will have a judging team clinic followed by a Novice Judging Contest (no reasons), Hippology Contest and Creative Arts Contest. All events are free to enter! A NIAHAC Youth Meeting will follow.
March 16, 2013: Get Ready to Shine!
The theme for the day is to gear up for the 2013 show season! The event will feature a NIAHAC membership meeting, with a potluck. During this time we will have a round table discussion with highly regarded judges from both the rated Arabian shows and open shows. Clinics will then feature a how to prepare your Arabian to show, how to do perfect show buns, a "what to wear" in the show ring fashion show, a tack swap for members, and a breed demonstration. ALL ARE WELCOME! Open show, main ring, dressage, working western - we hope to see you all there.
Contact Stacey Dunn; (608) 774-1864 or visit www.NIAHAC.com or www.arrivistearabians.com for more information.
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Region 12
Region 12 Prize List Available
The Region 12 Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show is May 6-11, 2013. See the prize list here.
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Region 13
New Website!
Browse the new Region 13 website - www.AHARegion13.com.
New Show Location
The AHA Region 13 Show will be at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio due to renovations at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds. The offsite regionals (dressage, sport horse and over fences) will remain at the Hoosier Horse Classic in Edinburgh, Indiana.
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Region 17
Youth Clinic By Liz Bentley
The Region 17 Youth are hosting a clinic with National Champion and National judge Liz Bentley. It will be held March 22-23 in Surrey, British Columbia and March 24-25 in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The entry form and more information are on the Youth page of the Region 17 website or contact Katie Johnson. Priority is given to the youth but will also be open to amateurs and others if time allows.
Join the Youth Judging Team and Compete at U.S. Nationals
The Youth are also putting together a Youth Judging team to compete at U.S. Nationals in October 2013. The next meeting is February 3 at 1 p.m. at Willow Acres. If you're interested in participating on this team, please contact Katie Johnson.
Region 17 Championship Prize List Available
The Region 17 Championship will be held in Langley, British Columbia, July 23-27, 2013. Check the Region 17 website for information and prize list.
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Region 18
Mark Your Calendars
The best way to beat the winter blahs in the north is to start planning this year's show season!
Milestone Spring Show
May 4-5 at Milestone Stables, Campbellville, Ontario
Classes for Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage & Sport Horses. Held at a hunter-jumper/dressage facility.
Contact Allan Ehrlick, aoc@milestoneac.ca or (905) 854-0762
AHAEC ProAm Show
May 11 at QuarDream in Mt. Forest, Ontario
The weather may still be cool and the horses have long hair, but it is time to get out, practice patterns, dust off the show outfits and join your Arabian horse friends! Picturesque facility and family friendly.
Contact Danielle Donald, donald5397@rogers.com or (905) 813-9308
AHAEC Summer Sizzler
June 1-2 at Western Fair District Agriplex in London, Ontario
Multi-breed show, classes alternate between Arabian, Half-Arabian, Saddlebred and Morgan.
Contact Dan Cross, mdcross@eastlink.ca or (519) 657-6133
Milestone Dressage & Sport Horse Show
June 22 at Milestone Stables, Campbellville, Ontario. Qualify for the Regional Championships!
Contact Allan Ehrlick, aoc@milestoneac.ca or (905) 854-0762
Region 18 Dressage & Sport Horse Championship Show
June 23 at Milestone Stables, Campbellville, Ontario.
Contact Allan Ehrlick, aoc@milestoneac.ca or (905) 854-0762
Region 18 Last Chance & Eastern Canadian Breeders Championships
July 18 at Western Fair District Agriplex, London, Ontario. Great show facility and a great opportunity to qualify for the 2013 Region 18 Championships! Judge: Jeremy Harper, Arkansas
Contact Dan Cross, mdcross@eastlink.ca or (519) 657-6133
Region 18 Championship
July 19-20 at Western Fair District Agriplex, London, Ontario. Friendly show atmosphere offering Championship classes, qualifications for Nationals, Sweepstakes points and ARRAB Bonanza payback! Judge: Van Jacobsen, Minnesota
Contact Dan Cross, mdcross@eastlink.ca or (519) 657-6133
Region 18 Championship Endurance Ride
August 30-September 2, eastern Ontario. There is nothing better than riding for miles in a scenic area of eastern Ontario.
Contact Dessia Miller, dessia@amberleaequestrian.com or (613) 984-2854.
Please visit our websites for more information:
www.ahaec.on.ca
www.region18.on.ca
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