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 Board of Directors Meeting, Tulsa, Okla.
November 1: AHYA Silent Auction donated items due to AHA
November 30: Regional Youth Team Tournament results close.
December 15: Regional Youth Team Tournament results are due to AHA from the Tournament Secretary in your region.

Are you passionate about sport horse, equitation and showmanship or maybe want to help spread the word about AHYA and Arabian horses? Did you know that AHYA has 10 committees on which you can serve? Check out the committees below and email us if you are interested in being a part of one or more of these committees. You only need to be a member of AHA and passionate about the committee you would like to join!

Convention/Credentials Committee

• Help plan the annual AHYA Youth Convention.
• Help get delegates for Convention and announce the number of credentialed delegates during General Session.

Youth Nationals Committee

• Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication to and from the Youth National Show Commission (representing the AHYA BOD).
• Suggests photographers, videographers, schedule, classes, and other things concerning Youth Nationals.

Youth Activities Committee

• Coordinates and works to improve activities at Youth Nationals (especially the Parade of Regions, Hippology Contest, Novice Judging Contest, Ice Cream Social and the Flying Pigs Fundraiser) and other AHYA events.
• Not responsible for the Dog Costume Class or Dog Races. However, the Youth Show Commission does appreciate the help.

Membership/Fundraising & Promotions Committee

• Brainstorms and develops AHYA fundraisers.
• Aids in promotion of fundraisers as well as promoting for new members.
• Recognizes the needs of AHA Youth Members and researches ways to increase membership base.

Regional/National Classes Committee

• Communicates with all show commissions and adult committees; an information pathway.
• Recommends classes to add to the Regional and National Shows and advises the Show Commissions what classes the Youth want.

Equitation/Showmanship Committee

• Communicates with the adult committee about patterns, judges, qualifications, equitation classes etc.
• Works closely with the adult Equitation/Showmanship Committee to provide feedback and suggests ideas for Equitation and Showmanship classes.
• Aids in making recommendations for Equitation and Showmanship education and resources.

Nominating Committee

• Recommends qualified candidates for AHYA President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer to make sure there is a full slate of candidates.
• Members of this committee can only be outgoing board members.

Public Relations Committee

• Brainstorms and develops ways to promote Arabians to the general public and within our breed.
• Assists with suggestions and updates for youth website, signage, flyers, etc. to promote youth programs.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with local 4-H and FFA programs for grassroots outreach opportunities.

Working Western Committee

• Facilitates an increased education and involvement in reining, trail and working cow classes.
• Working with show commissions on recommendations for the above classes.

Sport Horse Committee

• Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication to and from the Youth National Show Commission (representing the AHYA BOD).
• Working with show commissions on recommendations for the above classes.

This special event is the training ground for young men and women who will shape the horse industry into the next millennium. Contestants from 4-H and FFA clubs, AHA clubs and universities from across the continent evaluate the conformation and performance of some of the finest Arabian horses in the country. The contest takes place during the finals weekend of the U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show.

AHA Youth Programs is looking for sponsorships of this educational event as well as horses for the contest. If you plan to be exhibiting your horses in Tulsa, Okla. at the US National Show and they would be available the morning of Friday, October 30, please contact the Youth Department at 303-696-4505. We are looking for halter and performance horses alike.

And don't forget to choose your sponsorship level (Bronze $500, Silver $1000, Gold $2500 and Platinum $5000) or contact the Youth Department for partial sponsorship opportunities! Sponsorship benefits can be customized to meet your needs!

AHYA is looking for item donations for the 2009 Youth Silent Auction. This annual auction is held in conjunction with the AHA Annual Convention each year and is one of the largest fundraisers for Youth Programs. Large or small, your items contribute to sponsoring all of the educational programs offered by AHYA and Youth Programs each year.

Items can be sent to the AHA office at Arabian Horse Association, Attn Youth Programs, 10805 E Bethany Drive, Aurora, CO 80014. For more information contact Angela Mannick, Youth Programs, 303-696-4505.

WD-40

• Emergency Detangler- You are at a show and just realized that you are out of or forgot your Show Sheen or Cowboy Magic. The industrial smoother can work wonders on knotted mane and tail hairs. The only downside is the less-than-fresh scent. But in a pinch, who cares?
• Loosening lug nuts on your truck or trailer that are rusted on and impossible to budge when you need to change a flat tire.

Coke

• Cleans rust off tarnished mettle.
• Cleans dry, crusty, battery acid off of your car's battery.

Traffic Cones

• Look for the soft, large rubber traffic cones at Tractor Supply, tack or horse equipment catalogs, or home improvement stores. Place a few in your horses stall or pasture and he can chew, shake, and stomp them silly. And when he's not playing with them, you can use them for training exercises.