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June, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE...
AHA CORPORATE PARTNERS
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Dates & Deadlines
  • June 15 - AHYA officer candidate applications due 
  • July 16 - AHYA Board of Directors meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • July 17 - AHYA Convention General Session, Committee meetings & Activities, Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • July 18-25 - Youth Nationals, Albuquerque, New Mexico 
For a full list of dates and deadlines click here

News Wanted

Send in Your Regional or Club News by June 15!

Get your regional news in the AHYA Insider by emailing Dana, Marketing Specialist, and it will appear in the next AHYA Insider! 

Daily Happenings at YNL

#ahaYNL15 is right around the corner and we are gearing up for an exciting week of activities! Mark your calendars now; you don't want to miss out!

  • Thursday, July 16: Twelfth Annual APAHA Clinics hosted by Lisa Jo White and Laurie Long from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, July 17: Stan Morey's Judging School from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 
    • AHYA Convention from Noon - 3:00 p.m. 
  • Saturday, July 18: Arabian Horse Hippology Contest at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
    • Exhibitor Welcome Party sponsored by the Albuquerque CVB from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  - New Activity
  • Sunday, July 19: Parade of Regions sponsored by Long Meadow Arabians  with the theme, "Horsin' Around the World," held at 5:30 p.m. NEW LOCATION - down Main Street
    • Ice Cream Social sponsored by Jim & Christy Egan & RESULTS immediately following the Parade of Regions
    • Stall Decorating Contest sponsored by Albion College - judging to take place on Monday - NEW FORMAT and PRIZES
  • Monday, July 20: Stick Horse Workshop & Contest sponsored by Hesten Park, The Hoffman Family, and Kansas Arabian Horse Society from Noon- 3:00 p.m. with the contest being held at 6:30.
  • Tuesday, July 21: Flying Pigs Fundraiser following the Afternoon Session 
  • Wednesday, July 23: Barn Night Out 
  • Thursday, July 24: Dog Costume Class from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Tenth Annual Dog Races from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The #AHABlueRoom is Back At Youth Nationals! 
The #AHABlueRoom is the total Arabian horse, social media experience! Stop by the booth in Lujan A (across from the AHYA booth) at Youth Nationals for fun contests, prizes and so much more. Get in on all the action by following AHA and AHYA on Facebook, Twitter @AHAArabian and @AHYneigh, Instagram @arabianhorseassoc and @arabianhorseyouth, Pinterest, and Snapchat @ahyneigh!

 

Here are the #ahaBlueRoom events for #ahaYNL15:

 

Parade of Regions' Viewers' Choice: Join us for the Parade of Regions at Youth Nationals, Sunday, July 19th at 5:30 pm on Main Street. Capture a picture of your favorite golf cart and post on twitter or instagram using the hashtag #ahaYNL15. The golf Cart with the most picture submissions will be named the Parade of Regions' 'Viewers' Choice'.  The winning cart will be featured on our social media, website, and even in our magazine. Use #ahaYNL15

 

Frame It: Ever wish you could travel around the world in eight days? Well now you can with our "Frame It" contest at Youth Nationals 2015. Find one of the frames placed on the show grounds and follow the instructions on the frame. Once you've taken a few good photos post them on Instagram for your chance to win same awesome prizes. Featured photos will be showcased in our #ahaBlueRoom and on our social media. Winners will be picked based on most "likes" for creative style. Don't forget to tag your photos with #ahaYNL15 and mention @arabianhorseyouth.

 

Joe at the Show: Find Joe at the Show and snap us a picture, you could be featured in our #ahaBlueRoom or even our Modern Arabian Horse magazine. Joe our resident horse will be showing up around the grounds all week to keep you updated with the latest on news and happenings. Keep an eye out for Joe throughout the week, see if you can spot him and capture his greatest moves! Snap us your pics, maybe even a selfie, don't forget to try to caption him too. Facebook or Snapchat whatever you choose, just make sure to use our tags or you'll lose. Take lots and lots of selfies that we won't refuse, keep sending us your pictures so you can hear the good news. Tag us on Facebook @ArabianHorseYouthAssociation or #JoeattheShow #ahaYNL15 or Snap us with the user name: @AHYNeigh

 

Follow to Win on Snapchat: Follow us on Snapchat and you could win a BIG PRIZE! Right now, the prize is a secret, but let's just say you don't want to miss out. We will pick one BIG winner from our friends on Snapchat and other top prizes will be given out.

 

Caption It Contest: Be sure to like us on Facebook so you can caption our photos. We provide the photo, you caption it and we pick a winner!

 

Clinic Live Q & A: Not able to attend the Stan Morey Judging School this year? Well no worries because you can be a part of it from your own home. This year the clinic will be live streamed and you can tweet in your questions for Stan to answer. Make sure to tweet @AHYneigh to get your questions answered. The clinic will be taking place at 9am on Friday, July 17th.

 

You don't have to be attending the show to participate in these fun contests! All contest submissions must use the #ahaYNL15 or #AHABlueRoom hashtags. Winners can swing by the #AHABlueRoom booth to pick up their prizes or contact AHA for their prizes to be mailed.

 

Plus, be sure to Tweet and Instagram us using the #ahaYNL15 for a chance to see your pic or tweet named as the 'Tweet of the Day' or 'Instagram Pic of the Day' each day of the show!

AHYA Limited Edition Item

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 by  email and we can ship them for an additional $2. Collars are $18 and all proceeds benefit AHYA programs! 


 


 

iPHONE DOTS ARE BACK!

Pick up your AHA & AHYA dots at the Youth Booth in Lujan A for $2!

 

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 & 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 yr. 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! 

All ticket sales directly support AHYA. 

 


The P.F.F. & Flying Pigs are back!  

 

 

 

 

The P.F.F. (Pink Flamingo Flock) is back this year

Stop by the AHYA booth in Lujan A to purchase a flock and have some fun! 

  • Warm-Up Flock (12 flamingos) - $10 donation 
  • Section A Flock (24 flamingos) - $15 donation
  • Semi-Final Flock (35 flamingos) - $20 donation
  • Championship Flock (50 flamingos) - $30 donation
 
 
The Flying Pigs are also back this year and will take place after the afternoon session on Tuesday, July 21st! Stop by the AHYA booth in Lujan A to purchase your pigs. 
  • 1 pig for $2.00 
  • 3 pigs for $5.00 
  • 12 pigs for $20.00 







All proceeds from both fundraisers go to supporting youth programs!

 

AHYA Convention 

Horsin' Around the World! The AHYA Convention will be held on July 17, in Albuquerque , NM and it's all about you - the rising STARS of the Arabian horse industry! Remember ALL youth members whose memberships were active as of June 1 are eligible to represent their regions at Convention. Please bring proof of your membership to registration. 

 

You'll elect new officers, have a chance to win amazing prizes, and offer your opinions on important resolutions and ideas. Convention is the perfect place to meet fellow Arabian horse enthusiasts and strike up new friendships. Grab your friends and come on down, you don't want to miss it!

T.A.I.L at YNL  

Ever wanted to go on a TAIL Tour? Shoot us an email and let us know which tour you would like to attend! We are also still looking for more host barns. If you would like to be a host barn please give us a call at, (303) 597-8251. T.A.I.L will be held at YNL on:

  •  Saturday, July 18
    • 10:00 AM 
    • 2:00 PM
    • 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, July 19
    • 10:00 AM 
    • 2:00 PM
    • 4:00 PM 
  • Thursday, July 23
    • 5:00 PM
  • Friday, July 24 
    • 10:00 AM 
    • 2:00 PM 
  • Saturday, July 25 
    • 10:00 AM
Scholarships at YNL  

 

Markel Insurance Scholarship - Back this year is the Youth Scholarship sponsored by Markel.  this year the Highpoint Scholarship will also be awarded at Regions 1, 10, and 15 shows. The Scholarship will award the versatility and teamwork that occurs between an Arabian/HA/AA and its youth rider. The same horse and rider combination must compete in three areas: showmanship/in-hand, equitation and under saddle to qualify. The horse and rider team with the highest accumulated points from these three disciplines  will receive a payout of prize money.  Please see the complete list of rules for details and apply today! 

  

The Arabian Horse Foundation, AHF, is thrilled to announce the continuation of the scholarship program at The Arabian Horse Association's Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show.  Scholarships will be awarded to the following: 

  • Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 Champion: $1,000, Reserve Champion: $500
  • Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Champion: $1,000, Reserve Champion: $500
  • Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 Reserve Champion: $500
  • Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Champion: $1,000, Reserve Champion: $500

 This scholarship program is generously funded by Gwendolyn Landers.  The AHF thanks Gwendolyn Landers for her support of our youth.

 

The Hollywood Toi Foundation is proudly sponsoring a $2,000 scholarship to the Champion of the Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 class.

 

AHF will also be awarding a scholarship to the Purebred Arabian JTR 14-18 English Pleasure class.  Champion will receive $1,000 and the Reserve Champion will receive $500. This scholarship is generously funded in the name of Norm Dunn.