Convention Archive
Results
Resolutions
- Resolution Letter
- Resolution Mailing Letter
- Agenda & Resolution Chair Letter
- Convention Elected Resumes Note: John Power has removed his name as a Vice-President Candidate 10/15/24
- Standing Rules
- Resolution Log
- Meeting Schedule
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
Modify Racing Committee Description in the AHA Bylaws (Bylaws 2/3rds vote) - Approved
Bruce Johnson
Racing Committee
Allow Banding of Manes in Reining and Reining Seat Equitation (USEF/EC) - Approved
Michael Damianos
Working Western
Allowing Designated Runners in Performance Halter (USEF/EC) - Approved
Steve Freeman
Arabian Horse Association of Northern California
Rework and Reflow of Sport Horse Rules (USEF/EC) - Disapproved
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Amending the Working Western Age Division to Include 11 & Over (USEF/EC) - Approved
Michael Damianos
Working Western
Dressage Seat Equitation/Medal – Off Pattern/Incomplete (USEF/EC) - Approved
Carol Spangler
Dressage/Western Dressage
Defining Adult Walk/Trot/Jog Classes (USEF/EC) - Approved
Jim Hitt
Competition Advisory Committee
Addressing a Professional Moving back to Amateur Status in the Leveling Program (USEF/EC) - Approved
Jim Hitt
Competition Advisory Committee
Changes to Select in the Leveling Program - Disapproved Out of Order
Amelia A. Gunter M.D.
Legacy Arabian Horse Club
Complete Resolution Packet available here.
The Convention Resolution Archive can be found here.
2023 Convention
November 18 Virtually
Results
Resolutions
- Resolution Letter
- Resolution Mailing Letter
- Convention Elected Resumes
- Standing Rules
- Resolution Log
- Meeting Schedule
Key for Resolution Review: O = Original, A1 = Amendment 1, A2 = Amendment 2
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
DR/WD Walk-Trot/Walk-Jog 10 & Under/11 & Over Level Exceptions (USEF/EC) Approved
Carol Spangler
Dressage and Western Dressage Committee
Creation of Ranch Riding Walk/Trot 10 & Under (USEF/EC) Approved – now in effect by Presidential Modification
Sterling Bradley
Working Western Committee
Adding the Extended Trot to Walk/Trot Rail (USEF/EC) Approved
Sterling Bradley
Working Western Committee
Amending Ranch Horse Trail 10 & Under (USEF/EC) Approved – now in effect by Presidential Modification
Sterling Bradley
Working Western Committee
Showmanship Tack Clarification (USEF/EC) Approved
Michelle Pease-Paulsen
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Add Western Dressage to Walk-Trot/Walk-Jog 10 & Under and Clean-up (USEF/EC) Approved
Carol Spangler
Dressage and Western Dressage Committee
Add Dressage/Western Dressage to Walk-Trot/Walk-Jog 11 & Over (USEF/EC) Approved
Carol Spangler
Dressage and Western Dressage Committee
Complete Resolution Packet available here.
2022 Convention
November 9 - 12 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Results
- Results of Convention Elected Boards/Committees/Commissions
- Results of Board Elected Boards/Committees/Commissions
- Awards Presentation
General Session 1
General Session 2
General Session 3
Resolutions
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
Amend AHA Bylaws Articles VI & VIII (Bylaws – 2/3rds vote) Approved with Modification
Charles Bass
Bylaws Committee
Josh Schildroth
Local Level Committee
Karlan Downing
South Central Arabians of Texas
Allow USEF Arabian Judge to Officiate SHIH and SHUS Classes with an AHA Sport Horse Specialty Card; development of the SH Specialty Card (USEF/EC) Approved with Modification
Jeff Rutz
MN Half-Arabian Horse Association
Further Addressing Un-natural and Altered Tails (USEF/EC) Approved with Modification
Kathy Callahan-Smith
USEF Arabian Division Committee
Shoeing Rule Modification (USEF/EC) Approved with Modification
Lori Conway
Equine Stress Research & Education Committee
Use of Tongue Ties in the Show Ring for Horses in Full Bridles and Driving (USEF/EC) Approved with Modification
Cathy Vecsey
Arabian Horse Association of Arizona
Amends USEF 164.2 - Cross Rails 10 & Under Not to Canter in Under Saddle Classes (USEF/EC) Approved
Allan Ehrlick
Hunter/Jumper Committee
Dressage Seat Equitation – National’s Scoring/Placing (USEF/EC) Approved
Carol Spangler
Dressage & Western Dressage Committee
Addition of Western Dressage to the Sport Horse Disciplines (USEF/EC) Approved
Karlan Downing
South Central Arabians of Texas
Horse Substitution in Equitation Classes (USEF/EC) Approved with Modification
Michelle Pease Paulsen
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Horsemanship Lead Changes (USEF/EC) Approved
Michelle Pease Paulsen
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Judges and Stewards Selection Committee Election Changes Approved with Modification
Peter Conway
5-90 Committee
Complete Resolution Packet available here.
2021 Convention
November 20 Virtually
Results
Resolutions
- Resolution Log Updated 11/22/21
- Meeting Schedule
Key for Committee Assignments: 0 - In Original Form, 1 - In First Amendment
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
Allowing Horses with the Loss of Sight in One Eye to Compete in Sport Horse In-Hand (USEF/EC)
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Change to the Rule on Violation of the Shoe Measurement (USEF/EC)
Referred to the Equine Stress/Research & Education Committee
Referred to the Equine Stress/Research & Education Committee
Nancy Harvey
Southern California AHA
Add Western Dressage to the Exception for Manes/Tails (USEF-EC)
Carol Spangler
Dressage & Western Dressage Committee
Allowing the use of Burgundy in Hunter Divisions (USEF/EC)
Amended on Convention Floor
Amended on Convention Floor
Elizabeth Williams
Alamo AHA
The Use of a Chain in Sport Horse Appointments (USEF/EC)
Amendement 1 - 11/16/21
Amendement 1 - 11/16/21
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Changing “Normal” to “Working” in Sport Horse Show Hack (USEF/EC)
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Modifying the Breaking of Tied Scores in Sport Horse Showmanship (USEF/EC)
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Addition of Ranch Rail Pleasure Walk-Trot 10 & Under (USEF/EC)
Amendement 1 - 11/14/21
Amendement 1 - 11/14/21
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Addition of Ranch Trail Walk/Trot (USEF/EC)
Amendement 1 - 11/14/21
Amendement 1 - 11/14/21
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Testing Top Four in Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences (USEF/EC)
Michelle Pease Paulsen
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Dressage Seat Equitation Rule Simplification (USEF/EC)
Amendement 2 - 11/19/21
Amendement 2 - 11/19/21
Carol Spangler
Dressage & Western Dressage Committee
Walk-Trot/Jog Pleasure Class Specifications Amendment (USEF/EC)
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Subchapter AR-32 ATR/JTR/AATR Walk-Trot 11 & Over Amendment (USEF/EC)
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Karlan Downing
South Central Arabians of Texas
Complete Resolution Packet available here.
2020 Convention
November 21 Virtually
Results
What you might have missed at the 2020 AHA Annual Convention:
Resolutions
The 17 Resolutions listed below were approved in the version listed below:
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
Emergency Provisions - Amend Articles V, VI and VIII – Bylaws (2/3rds vote) Amendement 1 - 11/17/20
Charles Bass
Bylaws Committee
Executive Vice President to Executive Director (Bylaws 2/3 vote)>
Cynthia Richardson
Executive Committee
Scope of C2/TD Responsibility in Regular/Local Competition offering Dressage (USEF/EC) This resolution has been submitted to a joint collaborative at USEF for further work. It will be posted in its final format once it is complete and approved - 3/15/21
Carol Spangler
Dressage & Western Dressage Committee
Additional Modification to Regulation for Judging Conflicts (USEF/EC)
Mary Jane Brown
Education/Evaluation Commission
Western Dressage Equitation – Junior Exhibitor Age (USEF/EC)
Carol Spangler
Dressage & Western Dressage Committee
Youth National Exception to the Breeding/In-Hand Order of Go (USEF/EC)
Cynthia Richardson
Youth National Show Commission
Permanent Changes to the Hunter Jog Rules (USEF/EC) Amendement 1 - 11/12/20
Cricket Gates
Pennsylvania AHA
Modify AR172.3 Open Dressage Statement for Regular/Local Competitions (USEF/EC)
Carol Spangler
Dressage & Western Dressage Committee
Breaking Ties in Working Western (USEF/EC) Amendement 1 - 11/16/20
Jim Hitt
Working Western Committee
Addition of Ranch Horse Reining (USEF/EC) Amendement 1 - 11/17/20
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Addition of Ranch Cutting (USEF/EC) Amendement 1 - 11/17/20
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Addition of Ranch Horse Conformation (USEF/EC) Amendement 2 - 11/19/20
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Allowing National Classes Change of Venue Amendement 1 - 11/12/20
Cynthia Richardson
Executive Committee
The Convention Resolution Archive can be found here.
2019 Convention
November 13 - 16 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Results
What you might have missed at the 2019 AHA Annual Convention:
- Results of Board Elected Commissions/Committees/Boards
- Results of Convention Elected Boards/Committees/Commissions
- Board of Directors Unapproved Motions (11/13/19)
- 2019 Volunteer Service Award Winners
- 2019 Club Excellence Award Winners
Resolutions
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
Charles Bass
Bylaws Committee
Charles Bass
Bylaws Committee
Carol Spangler
Dressage and Western Dressage Committee
Removing Age Restriction in Sport Horse In-Hand (USEF/EC)
Amendement 1 - Approved
Amendement 1 - Approved
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Clarification to Sport Horse In-Hand (USEF/EC)
Amendement 2 - Approved
Amendement 2 - Approved
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Appointing Another Rider in Owner Classes for Working Hunter (USEF/EC) Approved
Jim Porcher
Sport Horse National Show Commission
Joan Palelek-Shelton
Half Arabian Club of Washington
Addition of Ranch Horse Cow Work (USEF/EC)
Amended on the Floor - Amendement 2 - Approved
Amended on the Floor - Amendement 2 - Approved
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Addition of Ranch Horse Trail (USEF/EC)
Amendement 1 - Approved
Amendement 1 - Approved
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Addition of Ranch Horse Rail Pleasure (USEF/EC)
Amended on the Floor - Approved
Amended on the Floor - Approved
Sandy Woerle
Working Western Committee
Redefining Age Splits for Youth (USEF/EC)
Amended on the Floor - Amendement 1 - Approved
Amended on the Floor - Amendement 1 - Approved
Debbie Himmel
AHA President
Showmanship Rules Modified (USEF/EC)
Amendement 2 - Approved
Amendement 2 - Approved
Sheri Odom
Equitation & Showmanship Committee
New Section for Walk/Trot/Jog Classes 11 & Over (USEF/EC)
Amendement 1 - Approved
Amendement 1 - Approved
Laura Mickelson
Region 10
Allow Concurrent Specialty Classes to be Held at Regionals
Amended on the Floor - Approved
Amended on the Floor - Approved
Jim Hitt
Competition Advisory Committee
Combined Regional Championship Shows/Rides
Amended on the Floor - Approved
Amended on the Floor - Approved
Peggy Weems
Regional Review Task Force
Allowing Board Modifications to Resolutions with Restrictions
Referred to the Bylaws Committee
Referred to the Bylaws Committee
Nancy Harvey
AHA Board of Directors
Filing Fee on Judges and Stewards Complaints to be set by the AHA Board of Directors Approved
Mary Jane Brown
Education/Evaluation Commission
Complete Resolution Packet available here. Updated 11/16/19
The Convention Resolution Archive can be found here.
Speeches
Nancy Harvey (State of the Association)
Glenn Petty (Executive Vice President Report)
- Glenn Petty EVP Speech for General Session (11/15/19)
- Glenn Petty EVP Speech Presentation for General Session (11/15/19)
Dave Corning (Treasurer's Report)
Ty Wallis (Keynote Address)
Christy Landwehr (Keynote Address)
2018 Convention
November 14 - 17 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Results
What you might have missed at the 2018 AHA Annual Convention:
- Results of Board Elected Commissions/Committees/Boards
- Results of Convention Elected Boards/Committees/Commissions
- Board of Directors Unapproved Motions (11/14/18)
- 2018 Volunteer Service Award Winners
- 2018 Club Excellence Award Winners
Resolutions
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
Allow Specialty Cards for Ranch Riding (USEF/EC) - Approved
Jim Hitt
Competition Advisory Committee
Amateurs to Receive Re-numeration for Riders not Competing in Recognized Arabian Competitions (USEF/EC) - Approved
Peter Conway
Amateur Committee
Rik Harnden
Arabian Horse Association of Northern California
Defining Which Horses Compete for Breeding/In-Hand Championships (USEF/EC) - Approved
Jan Decker
USEF Arabian Division Committee
Allowing Half-Arabians/Anglo-Arabian Stallions to Compete in Breeding/In-Hand (USEF/EC) - Approved
Cricket Gates
Pennsylvania Arabian Horse Association
Allowing Horses with Loss of Sight in One Eye to Compete in Performance Halter (USEF/EC) - Approved
Steve Hugus
Region 6
Defining Work-off Procedure (USEF/EC) - Approved
John Ryan
Arabian Professional & Amateur Association
Clarifying Green Working Hunter (USEF/EC) - Approved
Alexis Doughty
Old Dominion Arabian Horse Association
Clarifying Novice Jumpers (USEF/EC) - Approved
Alexis Doughty
Old Dominion Arabian Horse Association
Add Extended Gaits to Horsemanship 13 & Under (USEF/EC) - Approved
Sheri Odom
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Judge or Designated Person in Showmanship (USEF/EC) - Approved
Sheri Odom
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Allow Concurrent Specialty Classes to be Held at Regionals - Referred to Committee
Cathy Gage
Competition Advisory Committee
Ad Hoc Committee Formed to Explore the Need for USEF Affiliation - Approved
Joan Shelton-Palelek
Half Arabian Club of Washington
Marilyn Weber
Dressage Committee
Marilyn Weber
Dressage Committee
2017 Convention
November 15 - 18 Denver, Colorado
Results
What you might have missed at the 2017 AHA Annual Convention:
- Results of Board Elected Commissions/Committees/Boards
- Results of Convention Elected Boards/Committees/Commissions
- Board of Directors Unapproved Motions (11/15/17)
- Board of Directors Unapproved Motions (11/18/17)
- 2017 Volunteer Service Award Winners
- 2017 Club Excellence Award Winners
Resolutions
SUBJECT
CONTACT
FROM
Add Disclosure of Occipitoatlantoaxial Malformation (OAAM) to the AHA Code of Ethics - Approved Original
Beth Minnich
Equine Stress Research and Education Committee
Modification to Regulation for Judging Conflicts (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 (USEF Effective Date 4/1/18)
Johnny Ryan
Arabian Professional & Amateur Horse Association
Amended Requirement for Copies of Member Cards and Registration Papers (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Jim Hitt
Competition Advisory Committee
Co Ownership and Eligibility to Show in JO and AO Classes, Without Restriction (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 and from the floor (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Lorne Robertson
All Arabian Horse Association of BC
Helmets Required for English Trail (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 4/1/18)
Jill Mitchell
Working Western Committee
Exemption to Allow the Number to Follow the Horse in Western Dressage (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Marilyn Weber
Dressage Committee
Arabian Scoring System Optional (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 (USEF Effective Date 4/1/18)
Isaac Taylor
Breeding/In-Hand
Allow Yearling Fillies and Colts to compete for Champion (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 4/1/18)
Isaac Taylor
Breeding/In-Hand
Dave Dickerson
The Arabian Cutting Horse Association
Fence Heights in Green Hunter (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendement 1 and from the floor (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Kelly Alcorn
National Arabian Sport Horse Association
Terry Johnson
Competition Advisory Committee
Sport Horse Modifications (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Janet Henderson
Sport Horse Committee
Ranch Horse Riding Modifications (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 4/1/18)
Michael Damianos
Working Western Committee
Handling Ties in Western Dressage (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Marilyn Weber
Dressage Committee
Walk/Trot Western Dressage Exemption (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Marilyn Weber
Dressage Committee
Defining the Jump in Amateur English Trail (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Jill Mitchell
Working Western Committee
Revised Trail Scoring System (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Michael Damianos
Working Western Committee
Walk/Jog Trail Amendment (USEF/EC) - Approved Original (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Jim Hitt
Working Western Committee
Reining Seat Equitation Scoring (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Sheri Odom
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Walk/Trot Hunter Seat Equitation Gait Calls (USEF/EC) - Approved Amendment 1 (USEF Effective Date 12/1/18)
Sheri Odom
Equitation/Showmanship Committee
Gerald McDonald
Canadian National Show Commission
