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Any member who wants to be on an AHA Committee in 2010, have his or her name printed in the 2010 Handbook, be considered for Chair, and vote for a Chair, needs to sign up by September 15. Sign-up is available online at www.ArabianHorses.org in the "Members Only" section. If you do not wish to be considered for Chair of the committee, please click the appropriate box. Please make sure all contact information is correct.

Do not miss your last opportunity to get Early Bird deals on Convention Registration. Register through September 15, 2009 to be eligible for the discount. Simply click here to register today.
Visit the Convention Homepage for up-to-date information on registration, hotel accommodations, entertainment, scheduling, transportation and all convention documents. Anyone interested in on-site commercial exhibit booth space, please contact Karen Freeman by Oct. 1, 2009.

Members who register for the Annual V6 Ranch Ride before October 1 will receive $100 off the regular price of the ride. The ride is almost sold out, so do not wait to register. Ride the rolling hills, work cattle, learn to rope, and do all of this in the splendor of the V6 Ranch, nestled in peaceful central California. The ride registration fee includes magnificent trail rides and cattle drives, clinics and one-on-one instruction by renowned breeder and trainer, Sheila Varian; along with home-cooked meals, a pen for your horse, and all the excitement you can handle. All breeds are welcome, rental horses are available. Prices begin at $625 for AHA members before the early registration discount. For more information, contact Leigh Ann Corey, (303) 696-4531.

A special, short-time offer from July 1, through December 31, 2009 allows owners of Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians a discounted rate on registration for horses two years of age and older. Members with purebred Arabians registered during this period will receive a $100 discount, paying only $250, while members with a Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian will receive a $40 discount, paying only $75.

"Registering your Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians connects them to their breed's legacy-a very long-lasting, full and rich legacy. Every horse has a right to that connection," says Lance Walters, AHA President. "The discounted registration price allows owners to register their older horses and give them a connection to their lineage, raising the horse's value and desirability."

Horses eligible for this short-time discount must be 2 years of age or older and meet registration requirements. Applications postmarked July 1 through December 31, 2009, will qualify for the reduced registration fee. For more information, including registration forms, click here or call (303) 696-4500.

The Sport Horse National Show Commission recently voted to waive the 2009 late entry fee for horses that are currently entered in the show, but would like to enter additional classes. For any questions about how to enter your horse in additional classes, please contact the Show Secretary, Kristen Swiatek at 303-696-4588 or kristen.swiatek@arabianhorses.org.

Sign your barn up for the Progressive Barn Party at Sport Horse Nationals. Festivities start at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009. These parties are great way to promote your barn and interact with fellow exhibitors and the public. Click here to sign your barn up. Please fax or email forms to AHA by August 15.

Region III, hosts of the 2009 AHA Convention at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nev., is looking for door prize donations. Drawings will be held during general session and donors will be recognized by the announcer as the prize is presented. Door prizes must be delivered to Pam Bingham at Convention. Please contact Pam Bingham for more information. Get your Region, club, farm or business recognized, and help support the AHA Annual Convention.

The Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, held during finals weekend at U.S. Nationals, is the training ground for young men and women who will shape the future of the horse industry. 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.

AHA Youth Programs is looking for U.S. Nationals exhibitors who can provide horses for the youth judging contest on the morning of Friday, October 30. Halter and performance horses are needed. Contact the Youth Department at 303-696-4505.

Youth Programs is also currently requesting sponsorships for the contest. Choose your sponsorship level; Bronze $500, Silver $1,000, Gold $2,500 and Platinum $5,000 or contact the Youth Department for information on partial sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship benefits can be customized to meet your needs!

Once again, AHYA will host the annual Youth Silent Auction at the AHA Annual Convention. AHYA is currently looking for item donations for the silent auction, one the largest fundraisers for Youth Programs. Large or small, your items contribute to all of the educational programs offered by AHYA and Youth Programs each year.

Items can be sent directly 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.

Would you like to have a representative from the Arabian Horse Galleries speak at your event? You can! Evie Tubbs, project manager of the Arabian Horse Galleries and a seasoned guest speaker, will create a tailored presentation just for your group with "inside scoop" information on the Galleries, videos, guest interaction opportunities, humor and emotion. It is a great way to spice up any meeting, banquet or event!

Evie will provide:

An engaging, educational presentation on the Arabian Horse Galleries of any length between 15-45 minutes that will leave your group happy, proud and feeling good!
Captivating audio visual elements that complement the presentation and entertain your group
A lighted pop-up display and educational materials to provide a professional edge to event festivities
A seasoned, professional speaker gifted at storytelling, motivation and education for all audiences
Fun giveaways and prizes

Reimbursement for travel costs are the only expense associated, which helps offset expenses for the Arabian Horse Galleries. Click here for more info!

The 2009 Fall Exhibitor/Judges School will again be held in Scottsdale, Ariz. The dates for the School are 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 during the 2009 Saguaro Classic at Westworld. The classroom portion will be held at the Scottsdale Marriot at McDowell Mountain. Sleeping rooms will also 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, or check out the website www.arabianhorses.org under Competitions, Judges & Stewards, Seminars and Schools, all the information you need to register is posted there.
The first 25 people registered for the Judges School will receive a FREE VHS of your choice of the Standards of Excellence Series!


September 2009
Sign Up for a 2010 Committee Last Chance for Early Bird Convention Registration $100 Off a California Vacation Help the Breed. Help Yourself. Register. SHN Late Entry Fee Waved for Horses Already Entered Host a Barn Party, a Sport Horse Nationals Tradition Donate Door Prizes for Convention Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest Needs Horses, Sponsors AHYA Youth Silent Auction Needs Item Donations Bring the Arabian Horse Galleries to Your Next Event Want to Be a Judge or Just Think Like One?


Sign Up for a 2010 Committee Any member who wants to be on an AHA Committee in 2010, have his or her name printed in the 2010 Handbook, be considered for Chair, and vote for a Chair, needs to sign up by September 15. Sign-up is available online at www.ArabianHorses.org in the "Members Only" section. If you do not wish to be considered for Chair of the committee, please click the appropriate box. Please make sure all contact information is correct. Last Chance for Early Bird Convention Registration Do not miss your last opportunity to get Early Bird deals on Convention Registration. Register through September 15, 2009 to be eligible for the discount. Simply click here to register today. Visit the Convention Homepage for up-to-date information on registration, hotel accommodations, entertainment, scheduling, transportation and all convention documents. Anyone interested in on-site commercial exhibit booth space, please contact Karen Freeman by Oct. 1, 2009. $100 Off a California Vacation Members who register for the Annual V6 Ranch Ride before October 1 will receive $100 off the regular price of the ride. The ride is almost sold out, so do not wait to register. Ride the rolling hills, work cattle, learn to rope, and do all of this in the splendor of the V6 Ranch, nestled in peaceful central California. The ride registration fee includes magnificent trail rides and cattle drives, clinics and one-on-one instruction by renowned breeder and trainer, Sheila Varian; along with home-cooked meals, a pen for your horse, and all the excitement you can handle. All breeds are welcome, rental horses are available. Prices begin at $625 for AHA members before the early registration discount. For more information, contact Leigh Ann Corey, (303) 696-4531.


Help the Breed. Help Yourself. Register. A special, short-time offer from July 1, through December 31, 2009 allows owners of Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians a discounted rate on registration for horses two years of age and older. Members with purebred Arabians registered during this period will receive a $100 discount, paying only $250, while members with a Half-Arabian or Anglo-Arabian will receive a $40 discount, paying only $75. "Registering your Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians connects them to their breed's legacy-a very long-lasting, full and rich legacy. Every horse has a right to that connection," says Lance Walters, AHA President. "The discounted registration price allows owners to register their older horses and give them a connection to their lineage, raising the horse's value and desirability." Horses eligible for this short-time discount must be 2 years of age or older and meet registration requirements. Applications postmarked July 1 through December 31, 2009, will qualify for the reduced registration fee. For more information, including registration forms, click here or call (303) 696-4500.


SHN Late Entry Fee Waved for Horses Already Entered The Sport Horse National Show Commission recently voted to waive the 2009 late entry fee for horses that are currently entered in the show, but would like to enter additional classes. For any questions about how to enter your horse in additional classes, please contact the Show Secretary, Kristen Swiatek at 303-696-4588 or kristen.swiatek@arabianhorses.org. Host a Barn Party, a Sport Horse Nationals Tradition Sign your barn up for the Progressive Barn Party at Sport Horse Nationals. Festivities start at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009. These parties are great way to promote your barn and interact with fellow exhibitors and the public. Click here to sign your barn up. Please fax or email forms to AHA by August 15.


Donate Door Prizes for Convention Region III, hosts of the 2009 AHA Convention at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nev., is looking for door prize donations. Drawings will be held during general session and donors will be recognized by the announcer as the prize is presented. Door prizes must be delivered to Pam Bingham at Convention. Please contact Pam Bingham for more information. Get your Region, club, farm or business recognized, and help support the AHA Annual Convention.


Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest Needs Horses, Sponsors The Arabian Horse Youth Judging Contest, held during finals weekend at U.S. Nationals, is the training ground for young men and women who will shape the future of the horse industry. 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. AHA Youth Programs is looking for U.S. Nationals exhibitors who can provide horses for the youth judging contest on the morning of Friday, October 30. Halter and performance horses are needed. Contact the Youth Department at 303-696-4505. Youth Programs is also currently requesting sponsorships for the contest. Choose your sponsorship level; Bronze $500, Silver $1,000, Gold $2,500 and Platinum $5,000 or contact the Youth Department for information on partial sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship benefits can be customized to meet your needs! AHYA Youth Silent Auction Needs Item Donations Once again, AHYA will host the annual Youth Silent Auction at the AHA Annual Convention. AHYA is currently looking for item donations for the silent auction, one the largest fundraisers for Youth Programs. Large or small, your items contribute to all of the educational programs offered by AHYA and Youth Programs each year. Items can be sent directly 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. Bring the Arabian Horse Galleries to Your Next Event Would you like to have a representative from the Arabian Horse Galleries speak at your event? You can! Evie Tubbs, project manager of the Arabian Horse Galleries and a seasoned guest speaker, will create a tailored presentation just for your group with "inside scoop" information on the Galleries, videos, guest interaction opportunities, humor and emotion. It is a great way to spice up any meeting, banquet or event! Evie will provide: An engaging, educational presentation on the Arabian Horse Galleries of any length between 15-45 minutes that will leave your group happy, proud and feeling good! Captivating audio visual elements that complement the presentation and entertain your group A lighted pop-up display and educational materials to provide a professional edge to event festivities A seasoned, professional speaker gifted at storytelling, motivation and education for all audiences Fun giveaways and prizes Reimbursement for travel costs are the only expense associated, which helps offset expenses for the Arabian Horse Galleries. Click here for more info!


Want to Be a Judge or Just Think Like One? The 2009 Fall Exhibitor/Judges School will again be held in Scottsdale, Ariz. The dates for the School are 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 during the 2009 Saguaro Classic at Westworld. The classroom portion will be held at the Scottsdale Marriot at McDowell Mountain. Sleeping rooms will also 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, or check out the website www.arabianhorses.org under Competitions, Judges & Stewards, Seminars and Schools, all the information you need to register is posted there. The first 25 people registered for the Judges School will receive a FREE VHS of your choice of the Standards of Excellence Series!