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June, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE...
Employee 
Spotlight: 

Every month, the AHA Insider showcases one of our employees. We want to give our readers an insight as to who works for AHA and what they do for the association. 
 
Uriah Quezada
 

Greetings! I am the Marketing Administrative Assistant for AHA. I have been with the company a little over eight months now and I absolutely love it! I help with customer service with our marketplace online as well as DataSource and promotional materials. I also have the privilege to assist with our magazine Modern Arabian Horse, our commercial exhibitors at our national shows and our annual convention. I enjoy working for AHA and look forward to assisting our members for years to come!


 

 

 
AHA CORPORATE 
PARTNERS & SPONSORS  
AHA Corporate Partners & Sponsors, support expanded opportunities for all who participate in Arabian Horse activities. AHA would like to thank our 2015 Corporate Partners & Sponsors. By purchasing products and services provided by these companies, you are supporting the horse you love -The Arabian!

          

             




            
                  

 

     
Dates & Deadlines
  • June 15 - AHYA officer candidate applications due
  • June 30 - Canadian National entries due
  • June 30 - Final club membership count of delegates and alternates to annual Convention due
  • July 1 - Second payment due for Performance Futurity Nominations
  • June 5-7 - Western States Horse Expo, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
  • June 15 - AHYA officer candidate applications due
  • June 30 - Canadian National entries due
  • June 30 - Final club membership count of delegates and alternates to annual Convention due
  • July 1 - Second payment due for Performance Futurity Nominations
  • July 16 - AHYA Board of Directors Meeting, Albuquerque, NM
  • July 17 - AHYA Convention, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • July 18-25 - Youth Nationals, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
  • July 27 - Sport Horse National entries due
  • July 31 - August 1 - Board of Directors meeting, Aurora, CO
  • August 1 - Third and final payment due for Performance Futurity Nominations

For a full list of dates and deadlines click here

 

National Event Dates:

  • July 18-25, 2015 - Youth Nationals in Albuquerque, NM
  • August 16-22, 2015 - Canadian Nationals in Brandon, Manitoba
  • September 15-20, 2015 - Sport Horse Nationals in Raleigh, NC
  • September 10-13, 2015 - Distance Nationals at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, TN
  • October 23-31, 2015 - U.S. Nationals in Tulsa, OK
  • November 18-21, 2015 - AHA Annual Convention in Tulsa, OK
New AHA Member Discount through Montana Silversmith

Great gift ideas for Father's Day and your grads! Use the member coupon code AHAMMXV to receive a 20% discount off regular priced, stock items are online.   


Arabian Horses Receive Invite to Central Park Show:

A Showcase of the Breed seen 'Round the World'


The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announces an Arabian presence at the esteemed Central Park Horse Show in New York City, NY, September 23-28, 2015. The show has provided AHA with a unique platform in which to showcase Arabian horses to the entire world.

The show takes place during one of two weeks that brings dignitaries from around the globe to participate in activities at the United Nations (UN). Many of these individuals and their guests stay down town and will be within a short walk to Central Park.  The ice rink will magically be turned into a beautiful arena with patron seating as well as general admission.  The spectators will be treated to the Best of the Best in some of the Olympic sports and the Arabian Breed.

 

The U.S. Open Equestrian Show will begin on Wednesday evening, September 23 with the Arabian show, including six halter classes and three performance classes.  This is the industry's opportunity to demonstrate that Arabians are not only the most beautiful but also intelligent, athletic, trainable and also a joy to own and ride.  An opportunity for the record books, AHA acknowledges that while this is a horse show, it's also a major outreach project to put the breed's best foot forward and present Arabians in a positive atmosphere to the public.

 

"I watched the Grand Prix jumping on TV last September from Central Park and texted Glenn that we had to be a part of this," says AHA President, Cynthia Richardson. "Now, it is a dream come true to share our horses at the same level with the greats of the Olympic world. It will be something that spectators and exhibitors will never forget."

 

As with the rest of the horses in the show, Arabians will be invited to participate based on their past placings in Arabian Shows around the world.  The breed has also been invited to participate in the matinees on Saturday and Sunday afternoons as the feature breed.  This gives the industry an opportunity to tell the Arabian horses' story from the tents of the Bedouin tribes to the modern day Arabian that contributes to all light breeds of today.

 

"This event will truly be an event to promote Arabian horses to the world," says AHA, Executive Vice President, Glenn T. Petty. "AHA would like to thank the Central Park Horse Show and Mark Bellissimo for the opportunity to give our breed a spot in the international spotlight."

Further details about the event, judging, qualification for an invitation and event organization are forthcoming. Please stay tuned for further information and contact Glenn Petty by email if you have questions. For more information on the Central Park Horse Show visit the website.

Mark Your Calendar for the National Events!

Make your plans now to attend:


Youth Nationals                        July 18-25
Canadian Nationals                  August 16-22
Distance Nationals                   September 10-13
Sport Horse Nationals             September 15-20
U.S. Nationals                           October 23-31

The Omnibus and tentative class schedules is available on the AHA website, which you can find by clicking here. Check out the new classes that have been added to all the 2015 National Shows.

Click here to view the National Events page which includes the future show dates and 2015 Judges and Stewards.

Important Closing Deadlines for National Events:

  • Youth Nationals, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico - June 1
  • Canadian Nationals, held in Brandon, Manitoba - June 30
  • Sport Horse Nationals, held in Raleigh, North Carolina - July 27
  • U.S. Nationals, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma - August 31
  • Distance Nationals, held in Tennessee - August 24
All National Show entries are now online. Please click here to enter.

New Website Update

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) has some important updates regarding the creation and roll-out of their new website. After a close examination of current AHA business processes and member expectations, it has been determined that additional features should be included. These features will transition the new website to an efficient business portal, while simultaneously promoting the elegance and diversity of the Arabian breed.

AHA appreciates your patience with this rollout process. The new website will make transactions, correspondence and membership interaction much easier for members. It will also allow newcomers to the breed to discover the Arabian horse and learn about what makes the breed special. Using a self-directed approach, the website will be easy to employ from a user perspective.

Please contact AHA Director of Marketing, Julian McPeak if you have questions, and read the full press release online
Special Events at National Shows for 2015

New at Youth Nationals!

  • The Parade of Regions will now be on Saturday, July 18th down Main Street, followed by the Ice Cream Social.
  • Stall Decorating Contest is now sponsored and judged by the AHYA Board of Directors - new prizes, new format!
  • The Arabian Horse Hippology Contest will take place Saturday, July 18th in two sessions: one from 9-11 AM and another from 2-4 PM.
  • NEW!! The AHYA Dever Golf Car Raffle - thanks to Dever Golf Cars for sponsors a BRAND NEW raffle!
  • For all the activities and events going on at YNL see your Omnibus or click here

Canadian Nationals

  • Friday, August 21 is Armed Forces Day! Wear red to honor our Canadian and American military troops and stay tuned for more details on fun activities throughout the day.

Sport Horse Nationals

  • Sport Horse Nationals' Exhibitor Appreciation Dinner - Monday, September 14 in the evening.
  • Progressive Barn Party - Thursday, September 17 at 7 PM
  • NEW!! Sport Horse Nationals Silent Auction, benefiting AHDF and Duke Children's Hospital. Bring your items for the auction to the show and drop them off at the AHA booth when you get there. Bid on neat items for a good cause. Horse and non-related horse items are welcome.

U.S. Nationals

  • 'Champions of Today' showcase stalls will be made available in the Exchange Building for those who want to showcase their 2014 and 2015 U.S. National champions during shopping hours or a TAIL tour. To sign up for a stall space/time, contact Dana Bechtel by email.
  • 'A Tour of Arabian Horse Legends' mini-museum will be set up in the Exchange Building for those who want to walk back into time and explore the Arabian horse trainers, breeders, organizations and horses who have created what our breed is today.
  • Judges Hall of Fame reception and induction to be held Finals Night on Saturday.
  • Plus, don't miss out on the AHDF Annual Wine Walk at approximately 5 PM on Friday, October 30 down the main aisle of the Ford Truck Barn.

The #BlueRoom at all National Events for 2015

At each of our National Shows and starting at Youth Nationals, stop by AHA's The #BlueRoom for a complete AHA and AHYA social media experience. Designed to promote our National Shows and the events that run concurrently with each show. The #BlueRoom will encourage exhibitors and participates to keep up to date with the latest show news and events; participate in social media contests, daily trivia and much more.
 

Located across from the AHYA booth at Youth Nationals, come hang out at The #Blue Room

to view the day's Leaderboards, participate in contests and trivia; see the Tweet of the Day or Instagram Pic of the Day, or just relax in a fun and high-tech atmosphere. 

 

Follow us all Show Season long on social media: 

  • Facebook: Arabian Horse Association and Arabian Horse Youth Association
  • Twitter: @AHAArabian & @AHYneigh
  • Instagram: @arabianhorseassoc & @arabianhorseyouth
  • Pinterest: Arabian Horse Association 
  • LinkedIn: Arabian Horse Association
  • Snapchat: @AHYneigh

Post with us, Tweet at us and Share your pics at: 

Youth Nationals using #ahaYNL15, at Canadian Nationals using #ahaCNL15, at Sport Horse Nationals using #ahaSHN15, and at U.S. Nationals using #ahaUSN15. And be sure to use #BlueRoom!

Book Your Rooms For Convention!

AHA and the Annual Convention planning committee are excited to invite you to attend the 2015 Annual Membership Convention at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa in Tulsa, 

Oklahoma November 18-21. The Hyatt Regency Tulsa is located in the heart of Oklahoma's vibrant business, entertainment and cultural districts. 

 

To make reservations at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa, click here. You can also call 1-877-303-0104 and be sure to tell the representative that you are with the Arabian Horse Association Convention.  Room rates are $99 USD plus applicable taxes and rooms will be booked on a first come, first served basis.

MAH Magazine Update


Modern Arabian Horse (MAH) subscriptions are now available to purchase online! 

Go to the AHA Promotional Materials & Publications page and follow the steps. An online subscription can o nly be purchased using a credit card. The information given when ordering the subscription will be where the magazine will be sent to. If a subscription needs to be sent to a different address than the billing address, call 303-696-4500. Subscriptions can still be ordered by printing out a form on the website and sending it to AHA with a check. 

The Arabian Horse Association and Certified Horsemanship Association Form Educational Alliance 

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is thrilled to announce its recent Educational Alliance partnership with the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). 

CHA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that strives to teach and promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse community and industry. By certifying in

structors, accrediting equine facilities, and producing educational conferences and resources such as horsemanship manuals, DVD's, safety videos, webinars, blogs and more, CHA strives to "change lives through safe experiences with horses" (CHA Website, Mission Statement). 


Through the alliance with CHA, AHA members will find numerous benefits. These benefits include access to CHA's accredited riding facilities and certified instructors. CHA also provides opportunities for Arabian barn owners and lesson programs to become accredited, helping them to market themselves and earn possible insurance discounts. 

 

To read the full press release click here
Youth National Reminders
  • Patronships are due, and the Youth National Show Commission is looking for more jacket/buckle class sponsors.  Forms can be found online here.
  • Don't forget to reserve your golf cart for the show from GTI, our golf cart vendor.
  • All youth who are members of AHA by June 1 can attend youth convention, so be sure to renew this month!  
AHYA Update

Puppy Love

Limited Edition AHYA Dog Collars are Now Available

Sizes include: 

  • Small 9-14"
  • Medium 12-20"
  • Large 18-32"

1" wide glitter material, collars include side release buckle, slide adjuster and D-ring hardware. Can be purchased at any of the National shows or contact your Regional Youth Director.


 

Contact us byemail and we can ship them for an additional $2.

Collars are $18 and all proceeds benefit AHYA programs! 

Youth Nationals Sponsorship Opportunities


Yep...those cute Pink Flamingo Flocks (P.F.F.) are back for Youth Nationals 2015 and so are many of the other fun, family-friendly activities. At this year's show, activities will include the hilarious Flying Pigs contest, the famed Stick Horse Workshop and Contest, the Hippology Contest and so much more! Plus, the Judges Seminar for kids and parents will return in 2015. Not going to be attending Youth Nationals 2015? That's okay, we are live streaming the seminar this year! Thank you to all of this year's sponsors for supporting these fun events. 


There are still some sponsorship opportunities available! If you are interested in sponsoring a Youth Nationals or AHYA-related event, such as Convention, prizes or the Youth Judging Contest at U.S. Nationals, please contact us! A full list of activities and sponsorship opportunities can be found here.

Join in on the fun and we will see you in Albuquerque! 

The AHYA Raffle is Back!

NEW ITEM FOR 2015 - The AHYA fundraising raffle is back! This year, AHYA will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a Dever Golf Car, donated in part by Dever Golf Car Sales & Rentals. 

 

This year's raffle item is made for 'on the farm' endurance and grit, and 'at the show' comfort and style. The 2015 EzGo Valor Limited Edition Cargo Golf Car includes:

  •  a black exterior
  • 45" top/roof and seats
  • head and tail lights
  • 4" lift kit with 23" all-terrain tires and 12" aluminum wheels
  • front seats and a black, steel cargo bed with lift gate
  • fold down windshield and horn 
  • drawbar and 2" hitch and ball
  • 13.5 horsepower Kawasaki engine
  • 1 year warranty

You can purchase your raffle ticket for this utility vehicle for just $50 at Youth Nationals or by emailing AHYA. Hurry before they are sold out! AHYA would like to thank Dever Golf Car Sales & Rentals for their sponsorship and support of Arabian horse youth!

Have a Say, Nominate Future Officers by Aug.

The Nominating Committee would like all potential officer candidates for 2016 to submit the application form to the AHA office, c/o Joleen White, by August 1, 2015. The Committee, along with guidance of the Executive Committee has updated the forms and process to a Competency Model of Leadership. You will want to first review the Competency Model here to become familiar with the rationale for the change, the concepts and the skill sets desired of leadership in AHA. Second, you'll want to review the Executive Committee Job Description here document as it contains information that will help you understand the commitment and expectations of the leadership offices of the AHA. Lastly, the leadership profile has changed to reflect this competency model. Upon submission of the profile, the Nominating Committee will review the forms and take appropriate action that is consistent with an equitable presentation of eligible candidates. A decision on whether to have a candidates' forum will be predicated on the number of new candidates submitting applications. Download an application form here. Contact Joleen White at (303) 696-4552 or by email for any questions.