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Register for the 2011 AHA Convention online by clicking here. Early bird discounts are available through September 15. The tentative schedule is available here. After you register, make sure to confirm your hotel reservations with the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. The 2011 Convention in Vancouver, B.C. hosts a wealth of entertainment and educational opportunities including: Evening Harbour Cruise, Educational Seminars & Forums, AHA President's Banquet & Awards. Visit our Convention homepage for up-to-date information on registration, hotel accommodations, transportation, schedule and all other Convention documents including passport information.

Which Seminar is a Must-See for You?

The educational seminars last year at Convention were such a hit that we are bringing you even more this year. This year's seminars and forums include:

President's "Town Hall" Meeting - Get up-close-and-personal with AHA President, Lance Walters in an intimate question and answer session. Attendees will have a chance to get answers to the most pressing issues at hand at the AHA Convention and in the Arabian horse community. All attendees are encouraged to join in!
Convention How-To Seminar - Stop by this quick and informative seminar to learn the ins-and-outs of how Convention runs - especially great for first-time Convention attendees!
"Four Years to Excellence" Adequan Seminar - This forum, presented by AHA Corporate Partner Adequan, will review what Adequan and the upcoming Olympics have in common. Learn about the best in joint supplements for your Arabians with Allyn Mann, Senior Manager of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Barn Fire Safety and Prevention Forum - In light of the many recent barn fires we have all seen in the headlines, AHA and the Horseman's Distress Fund are hosting a forum to provide information on barn fire safety and prevention. Hear first-hand recounts and advice from a firefighter, a barn fire survivor and representatives from the Horseman's Distress Fund.
Breeders Forum - The AHA Registration Commission is once again bring the Breeders Forum back to you! Get your answers to questions about breeding, genetics, registration and more from a panel of the Arabian horse industry's top professionals.
Silver Lining Herbs Seminar - Herbs are the original go-to source for health and wellness, going back thousands of years. Join AHA Corporate Partner, Silver Lining Herbs, in a presentation that will show you what their high quality, effective herbs can do for your equine companion.

Don't miss out! Please see the tentative schedule or call 303-696-4500 for more information.

Volunteers are the backbone of our association. The Volunteer Service Award Program is designed to recognize and honor those who have contributed significant service, resources and expertise to their club and the association at the club, regional and national level. Remaining deadlines are as follows:
Club Level: To AHA from Clubs by September 15
Regional Level: To AHA from Regional Directors by October 31
National Level: To AHA from Members by October 15
Don't miss your chance to recognize those people who deserve to be noticed with Volunteer Service Awards. For more information on this program please click the link above or call (303) 696-4519.

U.S. National Patronships and Sponsorships are still available. Please click here to download the forms.

Stan Morey, Judges & Stewards Commissioner, has communicated the "Points of Emphasis" to the Judges and Stewards on the current AHA list. These points are also important for exhibitors. Please click here to view the information.

Don't forget to compete at these year end shows! Qualification points earned at these later shows can be used next year to qualify you for Regionals and Nationals. Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today!

The 2011 Sport Horse Nationals is fast approaching! If you are interested in participating in the 9th Annual Progressive Barn Parties, please click here to sign up. Please send completed forms to Kate Cooper at the AHA office or email kate.cooper@arabianhorses.org.

Get an insurance quote and Liberty Mutual will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to help support the fight against breast cancer.

As member of AHA, you're eligible to participate in the Liberty Mutual Quote for Hope campaign running September 1 through November 30, 2011.

Partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Liberty Mutual will contribute $5 to the fight against breast cancer for every auto, home, and renters insurance quote completed. Visit us online or call 1-888-437-2147 and mention client # 144333 to complete you quote today!

If you are considering going to the 2011 Judging School, sitting for the 2011 Judges Evaluation testing or if you need to attend the 2012 Judges Seminar, find all the information you need in one place. Get registration forms, the Judges Evaluation Application, the New and Renewing National/Regional Judge Status Applications as well as information on Qualifications to Become an AHA Accredited National/Regional Judge and Maintaining your National Regional Status, here.

The 2011 Judges & Exhibitors School will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 1-3 at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click here for the registration form and informational flyer. The school is for both prospective judges and exhibitors who want to sharpen their skills by learning how Arabians are viewed and evaluated by judges. There will be both classroom instruction and live judging at WestWorld. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate in contacting the Judges & Stewards Office at 303-696-4537.

The 2011 Judges Evaluation will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 2-4 at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click here for the registration form and Judges Evaluation Application on the web site. The Judges Evaluation is for applicant judges that have gone to a judging school within the past two years and have done their three Learner Judging's and are ready to be tested to become a judge. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate in contacting the Judges & Stewards Office at 303-696-4537.

The 2012 Judges Seminar will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 5-6 at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. The New and the Renewing National/Regional testing will take place on December 7. Click here for the registration form and the New and Renewing National/Regional Applications on the web site. We are extending the due date for these forms to September 19. You will also find information on the Qualifications to Become an AHA Accredited National/Regional Judge and Maintaining Your National/Regional Status. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate in contacting the Judges & Stewards Office at 303-696-4537.

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 U.S. National Show and they would be available the morning of Friday, October 28, 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 2011 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 by November 1 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.


September 2011
Convention Early Bird Registration Discounts Coming to an End! Seminars & Forums at the 2011 AHA Annual Convention Volunteer Service Award Deadlines Approaching Be a U.S. Nationals Patron or Sponsor! New Judges & Stewards Points of Emphasis Added Show, Show, Show! Be a Part of the Sport Horse Nationals Barn Parties Get a Quote. Make a Difference. Judges & Stewards/Seminars & Schools Webpage Updated Come to the 2011 Arabian Horse Judges & Exhibitors School Ready for the 2011 Arabian Horse Judges Evaluation? 2012 Arabian Horse Judges Seminar and National/Regional Testing Support the Annual Arabian Horse Judging Contest AHYA Youth Silent Auction Needs Item Donations


Be a U.S. Nationals Patron or Sponsor! U.S. National Patronships and Sponsorships are still available. Please click here to download the forms. New Judges & Stewards Points of Emphasis Added Stan Morey, Judges & Stewards Commissioner, has communicated the "Points of Emphasis" to the Judges and Stewards on the current AHA list. These points are also important for exhibitors. Please click here to view the information. Show, Show, Show! Don't forget to compete at these year end shows! Qualification points earned at these later shows can be used next year to qualify you for Regionals and Nationals. Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today! Be a Part of the Sport Horse Nationals Barn Parties The 2011 Sport Horse Nationals is fast approaching! If you are interested in participating in the 9th Annual Progressive Barn Parties, please click here to sign up. Please send completed forms to Kate Cooper at the AHA office or email kate.cooper@arabianhorses.org.


Get a Quote. Make a Difference. Get an insurance quote and Liberty Mutual will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to help support the fight against breast cancer. As member of AHA, you're eligible to participate in the Liberty Mutual Quote for Hope campaign running September 1 through November 30, 2011. Partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Liberty Mutual will contribute $5 to the fight against breast cancer for every auto, home, and renters insurance quote completed. Visit us online or call 1-888-437-2147 and mention client # 144333 to complete you quote today!


Judges & Stewards/Seminars & Schools Webpage Updated If you are considering going to the 2011 Judging School, sitting for the 2011 Judges Evaluation testing or if you need to attend the 2012 Judges Seminar, find all the information you need in one place. Get registration forms, the Judges Evaluation Application, the New and Renewing National/Regional Judge Status Applications as well as information on Qualifications to Become an AHA Accredited National/Regional Judge and Maintaining your National Regional Status, here. Come to the 2011 Arabian Horse Judges & Exhibitors School The 2011 Judges & Exhibitors School will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 1-3 at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click here for the registration form and informational flyer. The school is for both prospective judges and exhibitors who want to sharpen their skills by learning how Arabians are viewed and evaluated by judges. There will be both classroom instruction and live judging at WestWorld. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate in contacting the Judges & Stewards Office at 303-696-4537. Ready for the 2011 Arabian Horse Judges Evaluation? The 2011 Judges Evaluation will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 2-4 at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Click here for the registration form and Judges Evaluation Application on the web site. The Judges Evaluation is for applicant judges that have gone to a judging school within the past two years and have done their three Learner Judging's and are ready to be tested to become a judge. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate in contacting the Judges & Stewards Office at 303-696-4537. 2012 Arabian Horse Judges Seminar and National/Regional Testing The 2012 Judges Seminar will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona, December 5-6 at the Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. The New and the Renewing National/Regional testing will take place on December 7. Click here for the registration form and the New and Renewing National/Regional Applications on the web site. We are extending the due date for these forms to September 19. You will also find information on the Qualifications to Become an AHA Accredited National/Regional Judge and Maintaining Your National/Regional Status. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate in contacting the Judges & Stewards Office at 303-696-4537.


Support the Annual Arabian Horse Judging Contest 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 U.S. National Show and they would be available the morning of Friday, October 28, 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 Youth Silent Auction Needs Item Donations AHYA is looking for item donations for the 2011 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 by November 1 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.