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September, 2015 
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 2015 Corporate Partners & Sponsors. By purchasing products and services provided by these companies, you are supporting the horse you love -The Arabian!

 
 



Dates & Deadlines
  • September 10-13 - AHA National Distance (Competitive & Endurance) Championships, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, TN
  • September 15-20 - Sport Horse Nationals, Gov. James B Hunt Jr Horse Complex, Raleigh, NC
  • September 22 - Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, U.S. Nationals, entry deadline
  • October 23-31 - US Nationals, Tulsa, OK
  • October 30 - Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, U.S. Nationals, Tulsa, Okla.
  • October 31 - Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest Awards Breakfast, Tulsa, Okla. 
  • November 1 - AHYA Silent Auction donated items due at AHA
  • November 18-21 - AHA Convention, Tulsa, Okla.
  • 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.  
For a full list of dates and deadlines click here

News Wanted

Send in Your Regional or Club News by September 15! Get your regional news in the AHA Regional Insider by emailing Dana, Marketing Specialist, and it will appear in the next AHA Regional Insider! 

T.A.I.L. Tours at SHN & USN 

T.A.I.L. Tours are gaining in popularity this year! We want to say thank you to all the wonderful barns, volunteers, and guides at Youth Nationals. If you would like to participate in a T.A.I.L. tour as a guide, volunteer, or offer a barn to visit during any of our upcoming National Shows, please let us know. Your contribution is very appreciated and helps promote the Arabian horse. For more information on T.A.I.L., visit our website, or contact  us.


 

NEW! at US Nationals we will be setting up TAIL stations. This will enable groups to learn about different aspects of the Arabian horse through stations that will be set up in the Exchange building.  There will be a station for identifying parts of the horse, what horses wear (saddles, bridles, grooming tools, protective boots), what horses eat (different types of grain and forages), and a farrier station where each kid can take home a horse shoe. We will end the tour with a stop at the "Champions of Today" stalls where tour attendees can meet some of the champion horses from the show. Contact us if you are interested in leading a TAIL tour.

The #BlueRoom at Sport Horse Nationals

Check out our social media contests at Sport Horse Nationals for your chance at some great prizes! 

Daily Wrap
We want to know what you are up to on a daily basis and see all of the fun you are having while at the Sport Horse Nationals (September 15-20). Post or tweet pictures of "daily happenings" during the show with a short description and #ahaSHN15. A winner will be chosen at the end of the show day daily. Winners will be announced on AHA's Facebook and Twitter. Furthermore, winner will receive a prize.
  • Don't forget! Tag your photos with @ahaArabian for Twitter or Arabian Horse Association on Facebook to be entered or featured.
Candid Canine
Snap a picture of a canine at the show and snapchat it to AHA using @ahyneigh from September 15-19. Winner will be announced on social media September 20. The funniest and fanciest pooch will win a prize package that will make any canine drool! 

Show Your Fam
Take a picture of you and your "horseshow family" and post on Instagram from September 15-18. Use #ahaSHN15 and #ahaPride on your photo along with a description of your horseshow family. Winner will be announced on September 19 and the winning picture will be featured on the AHA Instagram. Winner will also receive a prize package that can be shared with the whole family!
  • Don't forget! Tag your photo with @arabianhorseassoc for Instagram to be entered or featured.
Join us for an Ice Cream Social at Sport Horse Nationals
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 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.  

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 at Sport Horse for $2!

45th Annual Youth Judging Contest 

The 45th Annual Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest will be held on October 30th at US Nationals in Tulsa, OK. Entries for the contest are due by September 22nd. 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 will 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 30th
  • Donations for Judging Contest Prizes and TAIL goodie bags.
  • TAIL guides to lead tours. Tours take about 1 1/2 hours in total. You will lead a group through our TAIL stations, 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 contact us. We'll see you all at U.S. Nationals!
AHYA Silent Auction Donations 

The AHYA Silent Auction is one of the biggest youth fundraisers of the year. From tablet computers to saddles and everything in between, the auction boasts amazing equine and non-equine related gifts for anyone on your holiday shopping list. All proceeds benefit AHYA. Please consider donating an item. Items can be sent directly to AHA for arrival no later than November 1st. Please include a brief description, retail value, and suggested minimum bid with your item.

 

Send items to:

Arabian Horse Association

ATTN: Youth Silent Auction

10805 E Bethany Dr

Aurora, CO 80014

 

Contact Brenna Whitlock, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator, with any questions: (303)696-4505 or by email.

AHYA Board of Directors Meeting

The AHYA Board of Directors will be meeting in Tulsa, OK on November 22nd. 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. See below the list of committees to choose from:
  • Equitation/Showmanship Committee
  • Regional/National Classes Committee
  • Distance Committee
  • Membership/Fundraising Promotions Committee
  • Working Western Committee
  • Youth Activities Committee
  • Sport Horse Committee
  • Canadian Nationals Committee