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September, 2014 
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IN THIS ISSUE...
AHA CORPORATE PARTNERS
AHA Corporate Partners support expanded opportunities for all who participate in Arabian Horse activities. AHA would like to thank our 2014 Corporate Partners & Sponsors. By purchasing products and services provided by these companies, you are supporting the horse you love -The Arabian!
Corporate Partners

 
Corporate Sponsors
Dates & Deadlines
  • September 22 - Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, U.S. Nationals, entry deadline
  • October 17-25 - US Nationals, Tulsa, OK
  • October 24 - Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, U.S. Nationals, Tulsa, Okla.
  • October 25 - Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest Awards Breakfast, Tulsa, Okla.
  • November 1 - AHYA Silent Auction donated items due at AHA
  • November 30 - Regional Youth Team Tournament results close
  • December 15 - Regional Youth Team Tournament results due to AHA from the Team Tournament Secretary in your region. 
44th Annual Judging Contest
The 44th Annual National Arabian Horse Judging contest deadline is September 22. The contest will be held at U.S. Nationals in Tulsa, OK. AHA would like to invite 4-H, FFA, AHA and Collegiate Judging Teams to participate in this prestigious competition. Each year winners divide over $10,000 in scholarships. For more information or to sign up click here and we'll see you in Tulsa!
Volunteers, Horses, & Donations Needed at USN

Help support the Arabian Horse Youth Association at U.S. Nationals. AHYA is in need of: 

  • Volunteers and horses to help with the National Judging Contest. 
  • Halter & Performance horses on the day of the competition; Friday, October 24. 
  • Donations for TAIL goodie bags and Judging Contest Prizes
  • TAIL guides to lead tours. Tours take about 2 hours in total. You will lead the group to a barn, discuss Arabian horses, and watch a couple classes with them.It's easy, fun, and watching the children get excited about Arabian horses makes it worth the time!

If you can support AHYA in any way, please call Nedra Johnson at (303) 696-4505 or email us. We'll see you all at U.S. Nationals! 
T.A.I.L Tours at SHN & USN 
T.A.I.L Tours are a great way to learn about the Arabian horses, get up close and personal with them, and watch some of the show! If you would like to join us on a tour at Sport Horse Nationals or U.S. Nationals, contact us today. For more information on T.A.I.L visit our website, or call Nedra Johnson at (303) 696-4505.  
Vote Now & Help 'Name A Future Legend!


Voting for 'Name a Future Legend' opened on September 16! To cast your vote click here. The top five names are:  

  1. CSP Jamaica Bey - Submitted by Amy Beck 
  2. CSP Hot in Caymon - Submitted by Karen Schankin
  3. CSP Caribbean Fire - Submitted by Grace Handlos
  4. CSP Imon Fire - Submitted by Anna Holt
  5. CSP Caymon Onfire - Submitted by Sharon Beckwith 
Shadow Trailer Raffle is Back

Tickets are going quick! There will only be 300 tickets sold for $100.00 per ticket and all proceeds go to AHYA! The lucky winner will be drawn in center ring at U.S. Nationals.To purchase your tickets, please call (303) 696-4505 to process a credit card over the phone, or send a check made payable to AHA:  

 

Arabian Horse Association

ATTN: Youth Trailer Raffle

10805 E. Bethany Drive

Aurora, CO 80014

 

You can also purchase a ticket at the AHYA Booth at both Sport Horse Nationals and U.S. Nationals! Please direct all questions to Nedra Johnson, Youth & Family Programs Coordinator, at (303) 696-4505 or by email. Thank you and good luck! 

 
AHYA Board of Directors Meeting 

The AHYA Board of Directors will be meeting in Denver, CO on November 23. They will begin the official planning of next year's activities, as well as vote for the 2015 Youth Nationals theme. If you have any suggestions on a theme
or activities, email your ideas to Youth Programs today!

 

Serving on an AHYA committee is another way to get involved with your breed association. If you are interested in joining a committee please shoot us an email.

 

 

 
AHYA Silent Auction Donations

The AHYA Silent Auction is one of the biggest youth fundraisers of the year and we're looking for donations. We will accept anything from tablet computers to saddles, and everything in between. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit AHYA. If you will be donating items to the silent auction, please send them directly to AHA, for arrival no later than November 1. Please include a brief description, retail value, and suggested minimum bid with your item.

 

null Send items to:

Arabian Horse Association

ATTN: Youth Silent Auction

10805 E. Bethany Drive

Aurora, CO 80014

 

Contact Nedra Johnson, Youth & Family Programs Coordiantor, with questions: (303) 696-4505 or by email.

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.

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