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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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"The AHA Moment" Debuts its First Episode
On April 1 The AHA Moment, AHAs new video series premiered. The AHA Moment will provide video news and updates to AHA members and Arabian horse enthusiasts. Episode 1 introduces several AHA staff members and gives a personal look at their role in the office. Is there an AHA program or service you'd like to know more about? Suggest a topic to be covered by The AHA Moment by emailing AHA and be sure to check back for new updates.
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Top Honors in Arabian Racing Presented
The top global honors in Arabian Horse Racing were presented at the HH
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Darley Champion Horse of the Year
Valiant Boy Sbfar
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Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival Darley Awards and HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley Awards, March 10, 2013. Among the highlights of the evening, Valiant Boy Sbfar, a 4-year-old stallion bred by Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and owned by Guy Neivens,was crowned the 2012 Darley Champion Horse of the Year, while Sam Vasquez of Houston, Texas took home the high honor of 2012 Darley Champion Owner for the second consecutive year, and Bill Waldron received the esteemed 2012 Darley Champion Breeder title. Read more here.
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Club Membership Drive Underway
The 2013 Club Membership Drive rewards clubs for signing up new members by offering the top 5 winning clubs one free delegate registration each for the 2013 AHA Convention. Clubs around North America are getting creative with their outreach methods. Here's what AHA of Indiana is doing:
"We find out what new members' interests are and use that," AHA of Indiana Club President Terry Leek says. "We ask an existing member involved in that interest to contact the new person. We reach out to those new members to make them feel welcome and give them direction. Its like a mentoring program along the way. We really go out of our way to listen to the members and what they want. The board talks about the questions and suggestions from the members at our public meetings to make sure they get addressed. It lets the members know they are being heard."
Visit ArabianHorses.org/CMD for complete contest information and email conventioncoordinator@arabianhorses.org with your success stories.
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AHYA Kids Grow into Collegiate Equestrians
Two collegiate equestrian organizations, the International Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA), host their competition seasons in the spring, ending with two championships, May 2-5 and April 18-20, respectively. Each week AHA is recognizing collegiate equestrians who got their start riding Arabians by providing a short bio and photo to Facebook fans. Meet these incredible kids carrying their love for horse showing through college by visiting the AHA Facebook Page.
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Missing Your Youth News?
Adjust your email preferences and subscribe to the AHYA Insider for monthly youth updates here.
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AHA Member Wins iPad for Renewing Membership
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Artist Linda Strock
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At the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in February, AHA held a membership drive featuring a drawing for an iPad for members who renewed their membership. Linda Strock won! Linda plans to share her art with her iPad, she states, "My sincere thanks to AHA for the iPad. My two biggest passions these days are Arabian horses and art. I am just getting started as a serious sculptor and it occurs to me that the iPad is a perfect way to share and market my work."
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Register Your Foals Early for Best Price
Register your Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabians early to receive the best registration prices! If sent before the foal reaches six months, Purebred Arabian registrations are only $100 and Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian registrations are only $35 for members. Registration provides an official record of your foal's lineage and can increase their value. Please contact a Registry Services Representative with questions at (303) 696-4500, option 2 or at info.reg@arabianhorses.org.
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National Show Schedules and Forms Available
National show season is upon us already. The schedules and forms for all National shows can now be found online on each show's home page. The complete Omnibus will be online shortly. If you have competed at any of the four National Shows over the past four years, your Omnibus will soon arrive in the mail. If you'd like to receive an Omnibus by mail and haven't competed before, call (303) 696-4500, option 4.
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Check Your Points for the Yearling Class at U.S.
To show in the National Yearling Class at U.S. (Sweepstakes and non-Sweepstakes) this year, you must qualify. For Sport Horse and Canadian Nationals, Yearling qualifications are waived again for 2013. Please contact the competition department at (303) 696-4500, option 4, for details or email info@arabianhorses.org.
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Distance Nationals Dates Announced
The 2013 Distance Nationals will be October 24 - 28, at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Chandlerville, Ill. The ride is managed by the Arabian Horse Distance Riders Association (AHRDA). For details about schedule and entry information, sponsorship opportunities, and contact information click here.
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Sign-Up for 2013 USDF All-Breeds Awards
Sign up now to be eligible for the AHA/USDF All Breeds Award Program. Top 5 horses receive certificates and Champions receive an exclusive additional prize in each level for Arabians and Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabians. Don't forget to make your declaration with USDF in order to be eligible to receive an award with AHA. Click here for details.
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Qualify for Regionals with Placings
In addition to points, you can qualify for Regionals by obtaining a first or second place at an AHA Recognized local show.
Remember, when qualifying for an Amateur (AT) or Amateur Owner (AO) class, you cannot use points and/or a first or second place earned by a Professional. To compete in an AT class, an Amateur must have obtained the qualifications and in an AO class, the Amateur Owner must have obtained the qualifications. You may use AT and AO qualifications for an Open class.
Also, see the "Qualifications 101" chart for further clarification.
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Help Carry On a Youth Nationals Tradition
This July marks the 21st time AHA will offer a world-class show for the industry's youth with the Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show, July 20-27, at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. The Youth National Show Commission requests your support in providing prestigious awards for our young champions in the form of a championship jacket or belt buckle. Jackets and buckles have been part of the Youth Nationals tradition since 1993, and they are held as proud symbols of championship performances earned with hard work and dedication. To help carry on the jacket and buckle tradition, click here.
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Earn Distance Awards
Do you compete with your Arabian, Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian in Endurance or Competitive Trail rides? Earn credit for all of your miles with the Distance Horse Award Program! When you reach 500 miles, you will be awarded a beautiful plaque with your horse's name with space for more milestones in 500-mile increments. For every 500 miles you ride in AHA recognized distance rides, you will earn another brass mileage marker that can be added to your plaque. You will also receive acknowledgment in the Recognition Spotlight of the Modern Arabian Horse Magazine. For more information on the Distance Horse Award Program, please call the Competitions Department at (303) 696-4500 Option 4, or visit AHA's website.
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AHA is a major equine association serving 27,000 members across North America. It registers and maintains a database of more than one million Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses and administers approximately $3 million in annual prize money. AHA produces championship events, recognizes close to 6400 Arabian horse shows and distance rides and provides activities and programs that promote breeding and ownership. For information about Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses, call 303-696-4500, e-mail info@ArabianHorses.org or visit ArabianHorses.org.
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