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AHA CORPORATE PARTNERS
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AHA Corporate Partners support expanded opportunities for all who participate in Arabian Horse activities. AHA would like to thank our 2012 Corporate Partners & Sponsors. By purchasing products and services provided by these companies, you are supporting the horse you love-The Arabian!
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Do you see the Regional Insider at the end of every month and wonder how to get your news included? Content for the AHA Regional Insider is provided by AHA Directors. Get in touch with your Director -- they would love to hear from you! A list of Directors can be found here.
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Region 1
Rancho California AHA Spring Show Information on Website
Rancho California Arabian Horse Association will be holding their Spring Show, March 22-24, 2013. Click here for more information.
Bringing Back Fiesta Del Mar
Tierra Del Norte Arabian Horse Association and Desert Arabian Horse Association is bringing back Fiesta Del Mar, April 5-7, 2013 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, Calif. Contact Nancy Harvey at (619) 355-9101 for more info or visit the club websites at tdnaha.org or daha.org.
Western Dressage Clinic in San Marcos
On April 21, 2013 Tierra Del Norte will be presenting "An Introduction to Western Dressage" with Linda Hamilton at Stachowski Farm, 3154 Lady Bug Lane in San Marcos, Calif., 92069. There are five spots for horses at $50.00 per horse and the Audit fee is $35.00 with a 10% discount if paid by April 15. RSVP by April 15 to Mimi Gaffey, (760) 518-6745 or go to www.tdnaha.org or www.westerndressageassocaition.org.
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Region 4
Region 4 Championship Voted as USEF Favorite
Thank you to our exhibitors at the 2012 Region 4 Championship Show for voting us the Favorite USEF Arabian Show for the THIRD year in a row! To stay abreast of the happenings in Region 4, visit our newly revamped website: AHARegionIV.com. While you are there, you can sign up to receive our Region 4 eBlasts. Region 4 eBlasts will keep you informed of when our 2013 prize list is posted, as well as other Regional information.
Pas de Deux Region 4 & 5 Concurrent Sport Horse Show Returns
July 27 - 28, 2013 at DevonWood Equestrian Centre, Sherwood, Ore., presented by Cascade Arabian Sport Horse Club and
sponsored by Glisan Street Saddlery & DevonWood Equestrian Centre.
* Two full days of dressage and sport horse PLUS we're adding Hunter Hack
* Concurrent dual qualifier for Regions 4 and 5
* Everything (except dressage) will be run concurrently -- every go is for two judges, each pinning his/her own class
* Each placing qualifies for a separate region
* All Sport Horse In-Hand, Under Saddle and Show Hack split by type, Dressage and Hunter -- cross-entry encouraged
* Two outstanding (S) dressage judges: William Solyntjes and Dolly Hannon
* Two equally excellent hunter judges yet to be named
* Great parties, great prizes, great fun!
Come show, come watch, come help -- come celebrate the Arabian Sport Horse with us! Contact Kaye Phaneuf, Show Secretary, (503) 880-3892 or Barbara Zellner, Show Manager, (503) 789-4307.
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Region 9
Region 9 Championship Show Prize List Online
The Region 9 AHA Championship Show prize list is online from Arabian Horse Global. The Region 9 Championship show in Ft. Worth, Texas will offer over $68,000 in prize money and awards. Our custom bronze is a one of a kind, three air conditioned arenas, Patron's Lounge and some of the top horses in the country. Over 204 classes over five days: working cow, cutting, sport horse, dressage, and all the main ring classes, we have added 2-year-old halter to our Purebred division this year. Dates are May 29-June 2, 2013, entries close April 24. For more information contact Steve Buddin, Show Manager.
Win over $3,000 with the Arabian Working Cow Horse Assocation
The Arabian Working Cow Horse Association is working hard to encourage their exhibitors to sign up for the 2013 High Point Awards. Purebred and Half-Arabian High Point Horse, Amateur and Youth High Point Rider, Sorting, Herd Work, and Cow Horse will be eligible to win over $3,000 in Cash Awards if they are members. For further information on this exciting program contact Dawn Coons (Membership), (979) 942-0131 or Maddi Camacho (Awards), (805) 478-7037.
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Region 10
You're Invited!
The next board meeting is Sunday, March 3 at 12 p.m. The Show Committee meeting is at 11 a.m. Meetings are at the Holiday Inn Campus Area in Eau Claire, Wisc. and are open to all.
The complete calendar of regional meetings, shows, clinics, and other events can be found here.
Region 10 Championships - June 13-16 - Just Keep Getting Better
Region 10 has seen steady growth in numbers for both the pre-show and the championship show and looks forward to an even larger show in 2013. Don't miss Friday at the show. It is all about the fun with dog races, wheel barrow races, the Think Pink Open Costume Lead Line class, and a great exhibitor party on Friday night.
The Regional show runs from June 13-16. The Pre-Show is Wednesday June 12.
Off-Site Regional Championships:
- Endurance Ride is June 14 with the Competitive Ride in Preston, Minn. on June 15.
- Sport Horse Regional Championships in Waukesha, Wisc. on June 22-23. Pre-Show is June 21-22.
- Working Cow Horse and Reined Cow Horse in Cannon Falls, Minn. on June 22. Pre-Show is June 21.
NEW THIS YEAR
Trail classes
Regional championships in Working Cow Horse and Reined Cow Horse will be held on June 22 in Cannon Falls Minn. NOTE: Reining and Trail classes will be in St. Paul. Arabian Cutting classes are on June 20 with a preshow for the regional classes on June 21 along with many reining classes.
Youth Lounge
Youth Activities will be even better this year with a Youth Lounge and many planned activities including a scavenger hunt, ice cream social, face painting, coloring contest, and remote controlled monster truck races.
T.A.I.L. Program
For the first time, Region 10 will host a Region 10 "Total Arabian Interaction & Learning" (T.A.I.L.) program during the regional show! The program's goal is simple - make people feel comfortable and welcome and they'll want more of the Arabian! T.A.I.L. has the potential to benefit all facets of the Arabian horse industry. The program helps to put a friendly face on our organization, but also gives trainers and breeders a chance to meet prospective new owners. After the T.A.I.L. experience is over, kids and parents will want to know where they can find riding lessons! Visitors get a real sense of "buy-in" when they get to meet an exhibitor or horse prior to going in the ring.
TBA classes for both the pre-show and the regional championship show.
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Region 11
Spring Educational Series by NIAHAC at Arriviste Arabians
The Northern Illinois Arabian Horse Activity Club (NIAHAC) and Arriviste Arabians are pleased to announce another clinic in their Spring Educational Series! The clinic theme is "Ready to Shine with Your Arabian!" and will feature a round-table discussion with judges from both the open show and rated show worlds, a show-ring fashion show, how to do a perfect show bun, grooming and clipping demonstrations, an Arabian Breed demonstration, and a consignment/tack swap! **All horse enthusiasts are invited** NIAHAC is also having a meeting and will provide the main dish for a pot-luck lunch! For more information visit www.NIAHAC.com, www.ArrivisteArabians.com or contact Stacey Dunn, (608) 774-1864.
T.A.I.L. Program Returns to the Region 11 Championship Show
Volunteers are needed for the Region 11 "Total Arabian Interaction & Learning" (T.A.I.L.) program during the regional show! The program's goal is simple - make people feel comfortable and welcome and they'll want more of the Arabian! T.A.I.L. has the potential to benefit all facets of the Arabian horse industry. The program helps to put a friendly face on our organization, but also gives trainers and breeders a chance to meet prospective new owners. After the T.A.I.L. experience is over, kids and parents will want to know where they can find riding lessons! Visitors get a real sense of "buy-in" when they get to meet an exhibitor or horse prior to going in the ring. Please check your schedules and let Stacey know when you can help!
We are looking for:
- Group Leaders - help lead the group and explain what they are seeing on the grounds and in the show ring (approximately a two hour commitment)
- TAIL Barn/Horse - be a "welcome" stop on the tour - the visitors like to meet exhibitors and horses (approximately a 15 minute commitment)
- Media Contacts - do you have an "in" with a local media outlet? Please let us know!
To volunteer, contact Stacey Dunn, (608) 774-1864.
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Region 12
Review Updates to Prize List
All exhibitors are asked to review the updates in our Region 12 Prize List about using credit card services. If you have any questions, please contact our Show Manager, Matt Kwapich, (505) 239-3119 or our Show Secretary, Marilyn Norton, (715) 514-5478. See the prize list here.
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Region 15
Congrats to Cody Chamberlain
Region 15 is proud of its youth member, and Region 15 Youth Vice Director, Cody Chamberlain, who was second in the 2012 Youth Achievement Awards Program, which included youth competitors from the United States and Canada. Cody is a member of the Heritage Arabian Horse Association and the Virginia Arabian Horse Association. Congratulations, Cody!
Join Us for a General Membership Meeting
The Virginia Arabian Horse Association (VAHA) will hold a General Membership Meeting on March 10 at the Markel Insurance Building in Glen Allen, Va. The club meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m., to be followed at 2:00 p.m. by Markel agent, Kim Douglas, speaking on "Insurance 101: Understanding your mortality policy, medical/surgical coverage and farm packages." Please RSVP to LHFBURG@AOL.COM or leave a message at (540) 898-3522. VAHA invites everyone to visit its new club website: www.VAHAclub.com and its new horse show website www.VirginiaArabianHorseShow.com.
Come to the Mason Dixon Classic
The 47th Annual Mason Dixon Classic will be held April 26 - 28, 2013 at
the Quentin Riding Club, Quentin, Pennsylvania. Entries close April 15. For additional information visit www.pamorgans.com/mason.
Region 15 CTR in Conjunction with Cheshire CTR
The 2013 Region 15 Championship Competitive Trail Ride will be held in
conjunction with the Cheshire CTR on April 28 near Unionville, Pennsylvania. Region 15 riders may enter both rides to earn AHA Achievement Award points as the rides have different judges and scoring systems. Dr. Sarah Ralson from Rutgers University will judge the Region 15 ride. Contact Kim Colket.
Get Involved - Come to the Region 15 BOD Meeting
The Region 15 BOD Meeting will be held at the Frederick Residence Inn by Marriott on March 24. The Show Committee Meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by the general meeting at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is welome to attend.
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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, 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.
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
Plan Ahead for Your Competition Schedule
Now is the time to plan your competitive schedule. From clinics, to shows, to rides, there is an event in Region 18 for you! For more information, contact Dan Cross, Region 18 Director.
Region 18 Member Recognized for a Lifetime Dedicated to Arabians
"'I love the Arabian horse and horses have been my dream all my life,' Jean Dismore says. 'Even in public school and high school my books were full of little horses with flyaway tails and flyaway manes.' That dream became a reality in 1970 when Dinsmore bought Gaileyna, her first Arabian. She joined the Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada the following year and never looked back." Read the rest of this spotlight on Jean Dinsmore, written by Melissa Kosowan of the Ontario Equestrian Federation, on the AHAEC website.
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