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Support AHA Youth at our industry's largest youth-focused event, Youth Nationals. Sponsor a class section, one of the youth activities or a championship jacket or buckle. Receive an arena sign or hang your farm's flag from the ceiling in Tingly Coliseum. Sponsorships start as low as $50. Patron packages, which include class sponsorships, are also available. For more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Event Sales at 303-696-4500 or at eventsales@arabianhorses.org.

Ride Managers applying for AHA recognition of their ride need to do so at least 60 days before the event. For information about hosting a ride, contact Leigh Ann Corey at LeighAnn.Corey@arabianhorses.org.

The Trail Riding Alberta Conference (TRAC) has been formally added to the list of AHA approved Competitive Trial Ride (CTR) organizations. As of April 1, 2009 any ride that was sanctioned by TRAC can also be recognized by AHA. Other AHA approved CTR Organizations include, Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association, North American Trail Ride Conference, South Eastern Distance Riders Association, Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Riding Society, Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association, Middle of the Trail Distance Riding Association, Upper Midwest Endurance & Competitive Riders Association and Canadian Long Distance Riding Association.

All qualification points earned in 2008 and 2009, up until the close of entries for the Regional or National show in which an exhibitor is entered are valid. Points used from a show in 2008 can be used again in 2009. The same rule also applies to Regional Top Fives or better earned in 2008. Please note that each class entered must have separate and distinctive qualifications. For information contact info.comp@arabianhorses.org.

The Reined Cow Horse qualifications for National competitions have been corrected. If an entry intends to qualify at an AHA recognized show holding a Reined Cow Horse class, two points or a score of 136 or better can be used as a qualification for the National Championship class. This is an adjustment from the previous requirement of two points or two scores of 68 or better. For more information, please contact the AHA National Events Department at 303-696-4500 option 4 or info.comp@arabianhorses.org.

There is still plenty of time to host a 2009 Arabian Community Show. If you have a current local, open, or all-breed show, your show can easily qualify as an Arabian Community Show. Need help adjusting your prize list? Call AHA at (303) 696-4500. Give your local exhibitors a place to have fun, earn points towards awards, and celebrate the Arabian horse. For more information on ACS, click here.

AHA's 5th Annual Fort Robinson Trail Ride Vacation is September 16-20, 2009 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska. Join us for an experience you will never forget—five days of trail riding through beautiful terrain—good fun and good company. The fee for an AHA member is $455 and includes five days of lodging, stabling, three home-cooked meals and great entertainment. All breeds are welcome.
Please visit ArabianHorses.org/trailride for more information on pricing, registration and a tentative schedule. Or contact LeighAnn Corey at (303) 696-4531 and LeighAnn.Corey@arabianhorses.org.

The 2009 Fall Exhibitor/Judges School will be held in Scottsdale, Ariz. Dates for the School is December 3-5, 2009 with the Judges Evaluation coinciding on December 4-6, 2009. The Live Judging portion of the School and Evaluation will be held at Westworld at the 2009 Saguaro Classic. The classroom portion of this event will be held at the Scottsdale Marriot at McDowell Mountain. Sleeping rooms will be held at a special rate for the 2009 Fall School and Evaluation at the Marriot. You may contact the Marriott directly at 480-502-3836 to make room reservations. For more information on this event please contact the Judges and Stewards Commissioner's Office at 303-696-4537 or ahcommish@arabianhorses.org. Check out the website www.arabianhorses.org under Competitions, Judges & Stewards, Seminars and Schools for all the information you need to register.

The Nominating Committee would like all potential officer candidates for 2010, excluding the present slate, to submit the application form to the AHA office, c/o Joleen White, by August 1, 2009. The 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. Contact Joleen White at 303-696-4552 if you have any questions.

Book your hotel reservations at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada by filling out the form found here. The printable Convention Registration Form is available online as well. Web registrations will be available July 1.


June 2009
Support AHA Youth at Industry’s Largest Youth Event Ride Managers, Remember the 60 Day Rule TRAC AHA Approved Use 2008 Qualification Points in 2009 Reined Cow Horse Qualifications Corrected Host Your Own 2009 Arabian Community Show Get Away for Five Days of Relaxing Fun, Historic Fort Robinson Want to Be a Judge or Just Think Like One? Have a Say, Nominate Future Officers By August Make Your 2009 Convention Reservations


Support AHA Youth at Industry's Largest Youth Event Support AHA Youth at our industry's largest youth-focused event, Youth Nationals. Sponsor a class section, one of the youth activities or a championship jacket or buckle. Receive an arena sign or hang your farm's flag from the ceiling in Tingly Coliseum. Sponsorships start as low as $50. Patron packages, which include class sponsorships, are also available. For more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Event Sales at 303-696-4500 or at eventsales@arabianhorses.org.


Ride Managers, Remember the 60 Day Rule Ride Managers applying for AHA recognition of their ride need to do so at least 60 days before the event. For information about hosting a ride, contact Leigh Ann Corey at LeighAnn.Corey@arabianhorses.org. TRAC AHA Approved The Trail Riding Alberta Conference (TRAC) has been formally added to the list of AHA approved Competitive Trial Ride (CTR) organizations. As of April 1, 2009 any ride that was sanctioned by TRAC can also be recognized by AHA. Other AHA approved CTR Organizations include, Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association, North American Trail Ride Conference, South Eastern Distance Riders Association, Ohio Arabian & All Breed Trail Riding Society, Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association, Middle of the Trail Distance Riding Association, Upper Midwest Endurance & Competitive Riders Association and Canadian Long Distance Riding Association. Use 2008 Qualification Points in 2009 All qualification points earned in 2008 and 2009, up until the close of entries for the Regional or National show in which an exhibitor is entered are valid. Points used from a show in 2008 can be used again in 2009. The same rule also applies to Regional Top Fives or better earned in 2008. Please note that each class entered must have separate and distinctive qualifications. For information contact info.comp@arabianhorses.org. Reined Cow Horse Qualifications Corrected The Reined Cow Horse qualifications for National competitions have been corrected. If an entry intends to qualify at an AHA recognized show holding a Reined Cow Horse class, two points or a score of 136 or better can be used as a qualification for the National Championship class. This is an adjustment from the previous requirement of two points or two scores of 68 or better. For more information, please contact the AHA National Events Department at 303-696-4500 option 4 or info.comp@arabianhorses.org. Host Your Own 2009 Arabian Community Show There is still plenty of time to host a 2009 Arabian Community Show. If you have a current local, open, or all-breed show, your show can easily qualify as an Arabian Community Show. Need help adjusting your prize list? Call AHA at (303) 696-4500. Give your local exhibitors a place to have fun, earn points towards awards, and celebrate the Arabian horse. For more information on ACS, click here.


Get Away for Five Days of Relaxing Fun, Historic Fort Robinson AHA's 5th Annual Fort Robinson Trail Ride Vacation is September 16-20, 2009 in Fort Robinson, Nebraska. Join us for an experience you will never forget—five days of trail riding through beautiful terrain—good fun and good company. The fee for an AHA member is $455 and includes five days of lodging, stabling, three home-cooked meals and great entertainment. All breeds are welcome. Please visit ArabianHorses.org/trailride for more information on pricing, registration and a tentative schedule. Or contact LeighAnn Corey at (303) 696-4531 and LeighAnn.Corey@arabianhorses.org.


Want to Be a Judge or Just Think Like One? The 2009 Fall Exhibitor/Judges School will be held in Scottsdale, Ariz. Dates for the School is December 3-5, 2009 with the Judges Evaluation coinciding on December 4-6, 2009. The Live Judging portion of the School and Evaluation will be held at Westworld at the 2009 Saguaro Classic. The classroom portion of this event will be held at the Scottsdale Marriot at McDowell Mountain. Sleeping rooms will be held at a special rate for the 2009 Fall School and Evaluation at the Marriot. You may contact the Marriott directly at 480-502-3836 to make room reservations. For more information on this event please contact the Judges and Stewards Commissioner's Office at 303-696-4537 or ahcommish@arabianhorses.org. Check out the website www.arabianhorses.org under Competitions, Judges & Stewards, Seminars and Schools for all the information you need to register.


Have a Say, Nominate Future Officers By August The Nominating Committee would like all potential officer candidates for 2010, excluding the present slate, to submit the application form to the AHA office, c/o Joleen White, by August 1, 2009. The 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. Contact Joleen White at 303-696-4552 if you have any questions. Make Your 2009 Convention Reservations Book your hotel reservations at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nevada by filling out the form found here. The printable Convention Registration Form is available online as well. Web registrations will be available July 1.