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Tierra Del Norte AHA will hold an Arabian Community Show, May 5, at the Deersprings Equestrian Center, 2333 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, Calif., 92069. This is an open breed show and we would love anyone with a horse to come and join us and have a fun-filled day. Visit www.tdnaha.org for more information. 

So Cal Half-Arabian Assoc. Hosts Show & Reg. 1 Hunter/Jumper

The Southern California Half-Arabian Association will hold their show on May 24-26, at Galoway Downs. The show is a qualifying show for Region 1 and they will also be hosting the Region 1 Hunter/Jumper classes.

Region 1 Championship Right Around the Corner

The Region 1 Show will start with a pre-show; if you still need to qualify, do so on May 29. The show runs through June 2. Come join us and help us honor our military on Saturday, June 1 as we have our Red, White, and Blue Day. We encourage you to wear the colors of our flag on that day. Visit www.aharegionone.org.

Minn-I-Kota Joins Region 10

The Minn-I-Kota Horse Association is now a Region 10 Club.  WELCOME!!! For information on this club go to www.minnikotaarabians.com.  

You're Invited to the Next Meeting

Our next board meeting is Sunday, Nov. 3 at noon. Show Committee meeting is at 11 a.m. Meetings are at the Clarion (formerly Holiday Inn Campus Area) in Eau Claire, Wisc. and are open to all.

Scholarship Deadlines

WSCA Scholarships application postmark needs to be May 1.

Region 10 Youth Round Up

The Region 10 Youth Round Up will be on May 11-12 in Winona, Minn. The Premium is available online now. Although primarily a youth show, the Round Up also offers Select Rider classes for adults as well as youth exhibitors. The Round Up is relatively small, inexpensive, and low-key, aimed at introducing youth, amateurs and academy riders (academy classes approved by Tri-State and ACT) to the licensed show experience and at providing opportunities for youth and select amateur riders to show and qualify in a wide range of classes similar to those offered at regional shows and Youth Nationals. The Round Up also offers non-showing activities such as a free pizza party and a Region 10 youth meeting Saturday night. Click here for complete information.

Region 10 Championship

The Region 10 Championship will start with a pre-show on Wednesday, June 12 and the show continuing June 13-16. Entries close May 21 for both the pre-show and the regional championships. For more information, click here. Premiums will be mailed upon request only.

Region 10 Needs You! Volunteer at the Region 10 Show! 

We're using Volunteer Spot, the leading online signup and reminder tool, to organize our upcoming activity. Please sign up for Region 10 Championship Show - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

2. Enter your email address

3. Sign up and choose your spots!

Volunteer Spot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Laura Shaffer and she can sign you up.

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.

Off-Site Regional Championships

The Endurance Ride is June 14 and the Competitive Ride is June 15 in Preston, Minn. Email Diane Schmidt or call (507) 545-9937.

Sport Horse Regional Championships in Waukesha, Wisc. on June 22-23. Entries close June 6. Click here for all information. Premiums will be mailed upon request only.

Pre Show, hosted by the Wisconsin Desert Horse Association is June 21-22. Dressage & Sport Horse Show. Waukesha, Wisc. Show Secretary, Candy Ziebell or call (262) 363-3640. Show Manager, Kristin Urban or call (920) 863-8253. Click here for complete information. The premium is not yet available online. 

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. Entry information will be on Region 10 website soon. Email Sandy Woerle or call (715) 939-0562. Show Secretary: Gary Paine or call (641) 466-3320.

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 on May 4 in conjunction with their spring show at the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minn. 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. The Judging Contest has sponsorships of $500 from both AHA and AHYA.  From this, the Overall Champion Individual will receive $50 in Vendor Bucks with the Overall Champion team receiving $100 in Vendor Bucks. Come and join the fun.  Any team is welcome to participate and expand their judging skills on some beautiful Arabian horses. Click here for the rules and entry forms.

Region 10 Youth Team Tournament

Region 10 once again had the greatest number of teams for 2012 with twelve AHA recognized teams and five non-recognized teams. Team registration is almost closed. Email Joan Rose, Region 10 Youth Coordinator at and she will put you in touch with the team coach nearest you. The Region 10 Youth Team Tournament awards will be given out at the Regional Show on Saturday.

Western Dressage Clinic Report

The Wisconsin Arabian Horse Association hosted a Western Dressage Clinic on April 13-14, featuring Cliff Swanson, one of the founders of the Western Dressage Association of America and a widely-sought clinician. A wide range of horse breeds, ages, and training levels coupled with a variety of riders' skill levels and ages provided a perfect opportunity to demonstrate the basic principles of Western Dressage and allow auditors to watch all the horse/rider teams make tremendous progress over the weekend. The clinic affirmed that good horsemanship is applicable across the disciplines, and auditors who focus on other disciplines went home wishing they had also brought horses to ride in the clinic! We are thankful that the AHA Board has added Western Dressage to the approved class list, and we hope shows in Region 10 will start offering some Western Dressage classes. 

Western Dressage Clinic and Classes

A Western Dressage Clinc and classes are being held with the Northern Minnesota AHA Show on May 17. The requirements for Western Dressage of America Association's (WDAA) Introductory and

Basic Level tests clinic will be held at the Stearns County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, Sauk Centre May 17 at 5:00 p.m.. This is not breed specific and will cover all the basics of Western Dressage for any breed. Anyone interested in the new exiting discipline is invited free of charge. Clinician Kate Phillips is a "r" USEF Dressage judge and member of the WDAA. Email Roz Gilbert or call (320) 352-3718 for additional information.  There will be Western Dressage classes as part of the show as well.  Click here for more information.

Join Fellow Region 10 Members at Horse-A-Rama

Join other Region 10 members, May 4-5 for Horse-A-Rama at Manitowoc County Expo, Manitowoc, Wisc. Email Vikki Dalton for more information. Click here for a list of clubs and club contacts.

IRAP, PRP, BMSC: The ABC's of Regenerative Therapy

Interested in learning more about the different forms of regenerative therapy now available for horses? Wondering if medications made from your own horse's blood or bone marrow might be appropriate preventative or therapeutic treatments for your equine partner? Join us for an educational seminar sponsored by Arab, Inc., Centerline Dressage, and Heartland Equine Health Center (HEHC) presented by T.K. Pope, M.S. of Advanced Regenerative Therapies and Rachel Boyce, DVM at HEHC in Curran, Ill. on Saturday April 27 at 1 p.m. Contact Marilyn Weber for more information.

Join the Abu Arabian Horse Club for a Trail Ride

Please join Abu, Horse Promoters, Palos Hills Horsemen's Assoc., Trail Riders of Dupage and Will County Trail Riders on Sunday, May 11 for a trail ride. Ride out at 11:00 a.m., sharp. Meet at the Equestrian Staging Area at the Cook County Forest Preserve, 9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs, Ill., just north of the little red school house. Bring a dish to pass and bring your own beverage. Chicken and water provided. RSVP by May 8 to Andrea Pletzhe at (630) 330-7946. Day of ride contact numbers: Andrea, (630) 330-7946 or Lynn, (773) 457-9248.

Abu Arabian Horse Club Presents an Open Horse Show

The Abu Arabian Horse Club presents an Open Horse Show, June 23 at Francis Field, New Lenox, Ill. Showbills and sponsorship forms are available. Contact Suzanne Huml-Kyle or Gail Wiot for more information. Find more information about Abu events by liking their Facebook page. 

Support Victory Reins Therapeutic Riding Center

Support the 5th Annual Candlelight Bowl Fundraiser to benefit the Victory Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, June 1 at 8 p.m. at the Orland Bowl, 8601 W. 159th St., Orland Park, Ill. 60462. It's $30/person or $15 for dinner only. Price includes three hours of doubles bowling, raffles and a buffet dinner. Registration starts at 8:00 p.m. Spots are limited;call Sandy Michalewicz at (815) 478-4879 or Donna Strasser at (815) 806-8332 for more information.  

Region 15 is Much More Than a Horse Show

"Much More Than a Horse Show" is the theme for Region 15's Championship Show -- and in keeping with that theme, the Arabian Horsemen's Distress Fund (AHDF) will benefit from various classes and planned activities. The goal is to raise at least $1,500 and surpass last year's donation of $1,100. Special classes, such as The Adult Stick Horse Class and the Bottoms Up Class will be offered to solely benefit the AHDF. To capture the fun of these special classes see Jeff Janson's photos from the 2012 Show on the Region 15 website. If you are interested in hosting an activity or participating/supporting the ADHF fund raising, contact Mary Kleiner (717) 507-5474.

Don't Miss Your Chance to Get Ready for Sport Horse Nationals

The Virginia Arabian Sport Horse & Dressage Show is your chance to get ready for the 2013 Arabian & Half-Arabian Sport Horse National Show. The VAHA Show will be held June 1-2 at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va. The judges are Susan Malone-Casey (2013 Sport Horse Nationals Dressage judge), Barbara Wiefelstede (Sport Horse Dressage Type and Dressage), Bucky Reynolds (Sport Horse Hunter Type) and Dana Gardner (English Trail). For full information including the Class List go to www.virginiaarabianhorseshow.com or contact Show Manager Robin Lohnes.

Be a Part of Dressage at Devon

Dressage at Devon in Devon, Penn. is a prestigious show at a special and historic show grounds. Take the opportunity to show your Arabian horse and support our breed at this special event on September 26. Contact person for the Arabian breed class is Joy Evans (302) 540-3422.

Attention Trail Riders

A must for all trail riders is the Open All Breeds Judged Pleasure Ride

and Weiner Roast on October 12, sponsored by the SE District Pennsylvania AHA. Mark your calendars now for a beautiful, unforgettable ride through spectacular woods and open fields. This ride is limited to 50 riders. Last year's ride filled quickly and riders had to be turned away. For more information and entry forms contact Joy Evans (302) 540-3422.

Enter These All Breed Dressage Shows

Come to the all breed dressage shows in the coming months! Click here for information and entry forms for three dressage shows to be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The schooling shows will include Western Dressage classes. 

1. Open All Breed Dressage Schooling Show, Saturday, May 25 with Kari Allen judging.

2. Open All Breed Dressage Schooling Show, Saturday, August 31 with  Amy Gimble judging.

3. Open All Breed Dressage Show, Sunday, Sept. 1 with Johanna Gwinn judging.

Kentucky Derby Day at Cre Run Farm

A Kentucky Derby Day at Cre run Farm in Doswell, Va., May 4, is open to 250 guests at no charge a for day with Arabian horses. The day includes a presentation of the Cre Run breeding program, Arabian race horses on Cre Run Track, Hats & Handbag Auction to benefit the AHDF, a Kentucky Derby live simulcast and racing inspired food and beverage. Contact Kelly Singleton (804) 525-7084 to RSVP.