AHA Broadcast E-News

January 22, 2004

AHA will attend the Equine Affaire in Pomona, California, the third largest equine trade fair in North America with more than 75,000 horse enthusiasts, from January 28 - February 1. Joining AHA in representing the Arabian breed are Region 1, Cal-Poly University, local clubs and participants of Discovery Farms and the Mentor Network. There will be an exhibit stall featuring beautiful Arabian horses for public viewing and petting; promotion of Disney's Young Black Stallion movie as it relates to the breed, and the Arabian Horse Breed Demo on Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m. in the Outdoor Arena. General admission includes admission to all Clinics, Seminars and Demonstrations. All sessions are open. No pre-registration is required. You may purchase daily tickets or a four-day pass. Adults: $15/$45; Kids 7-12: $10/$30; Kids 6 & Under: Free. For information on volunteering at the AHA booth at upcoming events, e-mail Evie by clicking here.

The editor seeks member input for the following three upcoming articles. If you have input regarding any of these topics or know a good resource to contact, please e-mail Karen Karvonen by clicking here.

• Send any training or veterinary question you'd like answered. If it is chosen, an appropriate medical or training professional will answer it in a future issue.
• Does your club or region offer a halter and/or performance futurity? Please send a brief description of your futurity with contact names/numbers.
• We're looking for true stories about living Arabians and Half/Anglo Arabians that have displayed extraordinary courage and compassion in going above and beyond the call of duty to protect or serve their human companions or other animal companions. Please send a brief description via email. If your story is selected, we will contact you for more details and photos.

The electronic voting booth is open and runs through February 5. All the following membership categories are eligible to vote:

• 2003 Adult and Youth Affiliates
• 2003 Adult and Youth Direct members
• 2003 Business members
• Life members

To vote for the 2003 Horseman's Awards, click here and register to vote. Your AHA Membership # will be required.

Youth Nationals will split equitation classes between Arabians & Half-Arabians as well as add a Half-Arabian Working Cow class for 2004. The YN Prize List will be included with the Feb/March magazine and will be posted on line in February.

U.S. Nationals Box and Reserve Seats go on sale February 2. To purchase these seats for the 2004 USN, call Christy Chapman at 303-696-4558. Watch for general admission seats to go on sale in June.

Submit your registration application for 2003 foals now. If you register your foals before their first birthday, you can take advantage of lower registration fees. To obtain a registration application, click here and click on either Purebred Arabians or Half/Anglo-Arabians, or call AHA at 303-696-4500.

If you're in the area this weekend, join Arabian racing fans on Friday, January 23, for the Drinkers of the Wind and Daughters of the Desert Futurities at Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos, California, for an evening of Arabian racing.

The Online Community Forums now sport a new look that is integrated into the rest of the ArabianHorses.org design. These forums offer members and owners an opportunity to swap information and find the answers to their questions about many aspects of horse ownership. If you're interested in joining an online forum or want to browse the discussion topics, just click here.

AHA will accept new Breeding Entries postmarked or electronically transacted up to February 15 with a $100 late fee.

Late re-nominations for Halter Futurities will be accepted either postmarked or electronically transacted up to March 31 with a $100 late fee per horse per country.

Judges Seminar

• The 2004 Arabian Horse Judges Seminar will take place, Friday to Sunday, March 5-7, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Athletic Club, Denver, Colorado. The deadline for room reservations and registration is February 18. All judges are required to go to a Judges Seminar every three years to maintain their Judging credentials. Download forms by clicking here. If you have any questions, contact the Office of the Judges & Stewards Commissioner at 303-696-4537.
• Accredited National/Regional Judge Re-certification
  The next 2004 Accredited National/Regional Judge Re-certification interview process will take place on Thursday, March 4, prior to the Judges Seminar. This Accredited National/Regional classification is good for six years.
• Arabian Horse Exhibitor/Judging School The next Arabian Horse Exhibitor/Judging School will take place April 22-24, at the Best Western Park Plaza in Puyallup, Washington. The deadline for room reservations and registration is March 25. This judging school is a three-day program designed to educate those with varying degrees of experience in Arabian horse judging -- owners, breeders, exhibitors, potential judges, or any Arabian Horse enthusiast. On Saturday attendees get hands-on experience. This school can benefit those who have no plans to become an AHA Recognized Arabian Judge. Please contact the Office of the Judges & Stewards Commissioner at 303-696-4537.

AHM could be your key resource for reaching the Arabian horse community, whether you buy, sell, breed, train or show Arabian horses. With access to more than 40,000 active horse owners, its circulation makes it the most cost-effective choice for advertising and promotion of your services! No other industry magazine reaches so many owners! Act now, limited prime space available.

• Apr/May Ad Deadline: Feb 15 -- Horse Health Issue
• Contact Your Ad Rep by clicking here.

For our valued AHA Members

All found at www.ArabianHorses.org

• Farm Directory
• Online Classifieds
• Show results
• Performance records for Nominated Sire progeny
• Mentor Network
• Frequent Rider Program
• Competitive Distance Program
• Open Event Incentive Program (OEIP)
• Individual horse and rider records
• OEIP Host Organization Approval/Recognition

Free Feature of the Month: Online Classifieds

There is no limit to the number of horses a member may list on the Online Arabian Horse Classifieds. Thousands of people looking for Arabian and Half-Arabian horses search marketplace by clicking here. Your horse may be just what they're looking for. One in four ads results in a sale! The best part is, it's free! To place an ad, click here.